"If it weren't for you, I would never have been discovered."
"Don't think I don't know, it's you who's up to no good."
"You brat, are you asking for a beating again?"
Ye Xiaoyun pinched Jiang Yan's pink fox ears on the top of her head.
Although he was blaming her, he didn't seem angry at all.
He and Jiang Yan have known each other since childhood and have grown up together.
I'm used to the noise and commotion.
But he didn't realize that after he pinched Jiang Yan's ear,
Jiang Yan froze.
He remained silent after being provoked.
Her delicate pink neck instantly turned bright red.
Her cheeks turned bright red.
She stood there, timid, her cherry-like mouth opening as if to say something, but she had no strength left.
All that could be turned into a soft moan.
"Ye~"
Upon hearing the light, clear voice, Ye Xiaoyun sensed something was amiss.
Looking at Jiang Yan again, she was completely stunned.
When had he ever seen Jiang Yan look like this?
In his memory, Jiang Yan will always be his junior sister next door.
When have I ever looked so beautiful?
Ye Xiaoyun's playful intentions were immediately shattered.
They seemed lost in thought, unable to move.
The two stood frozen in place, and the air suddenly felt thick.
Until a deep, sharp cough rang out.
"Cough cough!"
Xu Xiong's voice startled the two of them awake.
Ye Xiaoyun quickly let go.
Jiang Yan darted behind Xu Xiong, revealing half of her flushed face and two restless fox ears.
Looking at the two young people experiencing their first stirrings of love.
Xu Xiong ignored it.
He was curious as to why this kid had suddenly returned.
Today, the Dao Court is thriving and prosperous, and the two prefectures under its jurisdiction are bustling with activity.
In particular, Jingxi Prefecture borders the Sea Race and has many affairs to manage.
The Army Suppression Division was in a state of chaos; Ye Xiaoyun's return to the prefectural city was probably not a simple matter.
Out of curiosity, I asked.
"Xiaoyun, why are you back?"
"Wasn't it said that the Army Suppression Division was dealing with and preparing against the foreign tribes along the coast?"
Upon hearing Xu Xiong's question, Ye Xiaoyun composed herself and calmed her agitated emotions.
A proper response.
"Reporting to my senior uncle, my esteemed senior uncle Dong Qing, the Army Suppression Division, is currently in seclusion attempting to break through to the Nascent Soul. The Army Suppression Division is resting and regrouping at the front lines."
"I have been ordered to return to the prefectural city to handle military affairs."
When Ye Xiaoyun is serious, he is quite handsome.
His posture was upright, and his silver moon robe highlighted his status in the Dao Court.
Before he turned thirty, he had already become a high-ranking official in the Dao Court.
That's incredibly rare.
Furthermore, his aura as a sword cultivator was overwhelming, making him appear both handsome and otherworldly.
It revealed a hint of sharp Sword Qi.
Jiang Yan, who was hiding behind Xu Xiong, felt her heart pound.
"So it was military business..."
"Alright, then I won't bother you any longer. Go quickly."
Xu Xiong was a clever man; he was able to get the Army Suppression Division to personally relay military information.
This is definitely not a trivial matter.
He didn't ask any further questions.
He waved his hand, signaling him to leave quickly.
Ye Xiaoyun was in no hurry. The first thing he did upon returning to the prefectural city was to relay military information.
Otherwise, where would they find the time to play around in this illusionary trial?
At this moment, his mind was filled with the image of Jiang Yan's adorable appearance.
His fingers unconsciously rubbed together.
His gaze swept over Jiang Yan, who was hiding behind Xu Xiong, and he responded to Xu Xiong.
"It's alright, Grand Uncle, my military duties are complete."
"We'll need to stay in the prefectural city for a few days before continuing our journey; these next two days..."
"How about I ask my martial arts master for some pointers on how to Desperate Survival realm?"
Ye Xiaoyun's eyes flickered slightly.
It's clearly implying something.
Xu Xiong could easily tell that the other party had set a record of eight championships in the Desperate Survival.
There's no need to ask your master for advice.
This is clearly intentional.
Before he could speak, Master Wu hurriedly spoke up.
"Excellent! Excellent! I had this idea for a long time."
"Come, come, come to my residence, we'll talk all night long."
"Bear, you come too, and Jiang girl as well. Come to my residence and let's have a good chat!"
Wu Changgeng wasn't stupid either.
He was fully aware of the current situation.
Anyway, as long as Ye Xiaoyun can teach him something and give him some pointers, he doesn't mind playing matchmaker for once.
As expected, it received approval.
Ye Xiaoyun's eyes lit up, and she respectfully clasped her hands in greeting.
Jiang Yan's lips moved timidly; she seemed to want to say something, but ultimately remained silent.
She nodded slightly, her face turning even redder.
The four of them walked out of the Heavenly Pivot Division.
Ye Xiaoyun raised her hand and released a third-tier magic warship.
French warships can be large or small.
Within this city, he did not unleash the full power of the magic ship.
It transformed into a delicate little boat, only ten meters long.
The boat's hull is gleaming silver, adorned with intricate Artifact Inscription.
Just by looking at the design, you can tell that this third-tier ship is the newest model in the Dao Court.
"Xiao Yun is doing well in the Army Suppression Division. This French warship should be the latest Lord Suppression Class flagship from the Dao Court, right?"
"You've only just entered the Golden Core, yet you've already been granted access to this ship. It seems the department holds you in high regard."
Wu Changgeng circled the French warship, his eyes filled with envy.
"This ship is a hundred times better than my crappy flying boat."
He clicked his tongue. "Xiao Yun, how's it going at the front? Have the Sea Race made any unusual moves? And where is your father?"
Ye Xiaoyun shook her head. " The Sea Race are indeed honest, but my father..."
He paused, his tone complex.
"He's still in seclusion, having attempted to break through to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage for three years without any progress."
"After Elder Jian disappeared, he locked himself in Imprisoned Dragon Mountain and refused to see anyone."
Wu Changgeng remained silent for a moment, then sighed.
Your father is a madman.
"As for the other department heads, it's been a long time since they've returned to the prefectural city."
"The head of the Dong Qing Division is in seclusion, while Senior Uncle Jiang Wuxie is overseeing the Pacify the West Ten Thousand Spirits Division."
" Changming Changming's Dao Propagation Division is vigorously promoting the enrollment of ordinary children into the Hidden Dragon Academy in Pacify the West."
Ye Xiaoyun went through them one by one.
All those mentioned are now prominent figures in the Dao Court.
They are the true high-ranking members of the Dao Court.
In addition, Lu Changye is in charge of the Pill and Dharma Division.
Every day, tens of thousands of Cultivation Method, elixirs, formations, and talismans circulate in the Dao Court.
The Artifact Manufacturing Division, under Li Nanci's command, encompasses half of the Dao Court's current Spirit Machinery forging capabilities.
The ten departments of the Dao Court each performed their duties, creating a diverse and impressive scene.
The mere discussion stirred the emotions of Wu Changgeng and Xu Xiong.
They are the generation that witnessed the growth of Dao Court.
Unlike Ye Xiaoyun and Jiang Yan.
He was the one most moved by the changes in the Dao Court.
As they talked, the four boarded the French warship and headed towards Wu Changgeng's residence cave abode.
They were so engrossed in conversation and laughter that they were completely unaware of what was happening.
Deep in the void thousands of miles above, a cold gaze pierces through layers of clouds.
Silently gazing at this small, silvery-white boat, and at the bustling, majestic city below.
Yinyang Qingfan sat cross-legged in the void.
His aura was so concealed that it was almost nonexistent.
She looked at Ye Xiaoyun's brand-new Lord Suppression Class magic ship, and at the orderly flow of people and demons in the city.
Gazing at the ever-shining light of the spiritual pearl atop the Ten Offices Tower.
It's been a hundred years.
Dao Court walked faster and more steadily than she had expected.
A century of observation and testing had long since extinguished any suspicion in her eyes.
My thinking has completely changed.
She knew that the key point of the imperial edict was Lu Li.
It was her good fortune to be able to get involved with Dongfang Jiangxue and Lu Li.
Lost in thought, deep within the city walls.
An aura that had been dormant for a century slowly began to awaken...