"Nine-Hearted Begonia Ye Family?"
A flash of surprise crossed Qian Renxue's eyes. "Yes."
Ye Tian nodded and explained, "With the Dugu family acting as the intermediary, after I cured the Martial Soul Defect Disease of the Nine-Hearted Begonia Ye Family, they also agreed to cooperate with me. To be more precise... our relationship should be more like superior and subordinate."
As he finished speaking, Ye Tian couldn't help but show a hint of pride on his face.
He had already received Dugu Bo's letter.
And from the intelligence of the Spirit Hall, he learned that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had already contacted the Defense Clan and contracted out the construction of the Longevity Pavilion.
Next, Ye Tian only needed to wait for the Longevity Pavilion to rise from the ground...
Then, I'll have the Dugu family and the Ye family manage the Longevity Pavilion properly.
"So that's how it is!"
Qian Renxue smiled happily and nodded emphatically, "No problem. Since they have already pledged allegiance to you, I will definitely help you keep a close eye on them. Besides, since the Longevity Pavilion is your force, I will naturally go to show my support on the day it opens."
"Mm, I'll also visit you there when I have the chance."
Ye Tian said with a smile.
Qian Renxue pursed her red lips and smiled lightly, quickly stepping forward to hug Ye Tian.
"!!!"
Hu Liena and the others immediately turned their gazes over.
They were squatting in a circle on the ground, yet each of them raised their heads and looked back in Ye Tian's direction. Even Jin Yue'er, who had turned her back and squatted down to play in the sand, was no exception!
"I'll wait for you, Xiao Tian. When I have time, I'll come back too."
Qian Renxue nodded at Ye Tian and urged, "You must be careful of that woman."
"Definitely."
Ye Tian nodded heavily.
In his heart, he had to admit that ever since Qian Renxue agreed to carry out the Nation Theft Plan, there seemed to be nothing worth quarreling about between him and Bibi Dong anymore... No, this should be Bibi Dong throwing a tantrum unilaterally.
Ye Tian patted Qian Renxue's back and comforted her, "Don't worry too much. I am now her officially appointed Holy Son."
"Mmm~"
Qian Renxue responded somewhat reluctantly.
Her vermilion lips parted slightly, wanting to express something on Ye Tian's face, but the four pairs of eyes around her made her feel a bit restrained.
She could only give up the idea of kissing Ye Tian.
Instead, she gently rubbed her pretty face against Ye Tian's cheek, feeling the smoothness and warmth of his skin, as well as the Pill Fragrance he carried.
After closing her eyes and inhaling deeply for a moment, she steeled her heart, opened her eyes, and said softly, "Xiao Tian, let's part ways here then."
"Until we meet again."
Ye Tian patted Qian Renxue's slender back, and the two slowly separated.
An untimely voice rose from below at this moment.
"My turn, my turn!"
Jin Yue'er quickly turned around and stood up, spreading her arms toward Ye Tian, who had just separated from Qian Renxue, and said excitedly, "Ye Tian, it's time to hug me, right? You didn't come specifically just to see Sister Xue off, did you?"
Qian Renxue's face darkened.
Just as she was about to speak up and reprimand her, Ye Tian had already opened his arms.
"Of course not. Then let's have a hug."
Ye Tian said with a smile. They would be separated for several months or even longer soon, so he naturally wouldn't bother with such minor details.
No matter what...
He and Jin Yue'er were very good friends.
"Haha! That's great!"
Jin Yue'er excitedly rushed toward Ye Tian, right in front of Qian Renxue.
The two of them embraced directly.
Qian Renxue tugged at the corner of her mouth, feeling somewhat uncomfortable, but there was nothing she could do.
This was indeed the kind of human interaction that should take place.
It was just that Qian Renxue and Ye Tian both seemed to have forgotten that Jin Yue'er never failed to surprise them.
"Wait! What are you doing?"
Just as Ye Tian was about to let go of Jin Yue'er, he realized his feet were already off the ground.
Jin Yue'er had actually lifted him up.
And while holding him, she began to spin around.
"Haha~ Of course, I'm giving you a proper farewell."
Jin Yue'er laughed heartily.
"Damn it!"
Ye Tian felt as though his feet were about to float away.
"Yue'er!"
Qian Renxue furrowed her brows.
She was somewhat annoyed by Jin Yue'er's outrageous behavior, and even more annoyed at herself... Why hadn't she thought of such a special farewell gesture earlier?
Fortunately, Jin Yue'er didn't spin around too many times.
After three turns, she set Ye Tian down.
"Hehe~"
Immediately after, Jin Yue'er giggled, cupped her hands, and put on an ingratiating expression.
"Hah————"
Ye Tian couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle, finding himself helpless against this lass.
He consciously retrieved three jars—two large and one small—from the Green Pearl Bracer.
He handed them over to Jin Yue'er.
"Here!"
"Inside are my Marrow Cleansing Pills and Bright Soul Nourishing Pills, as well as my Third Soul Skill Explosive Pills. The first two can help you improve your cultivation speed, while the latter can play a crucial role when facing enemies."
Seeing the pills she had been longing for,
Jin Yue'er immediately spread her hands and hugged all three jars to her chest.
"Thank you!"
"Just remember that there's also a share for Xue'er inside."
Ye Tian reminded her.
"Hmph~ Don't worry about that. I'd never shortchange Sister Xue."
Jin Yue'er declared confidently.
Holding the pills in her arms, she turned to look at Qian Renxue and asked, "Right, Sister Xue?"
"That depends on whether you have the guts."
Qian Renxue retorted irritably. As if sulking, she walked directly to the two steeds, grabbed the reins, and mounted the horse.
Her violet eyes turned toward Ye Tian.
Making her final farewell.
"Goodbye, Xiao Tian. Don't get so absorbed in cultivation and pill refining that you forget about me."
"I won't, Xue'er."
Ye Tian affirmed firmly.
Qian Renxue nodded at Ye Tian, then looked toward Hu Liena and the others.
"Nana, everyone, farewell for now!"
"Goodbye, Sister Xue!"
Hu Liena and the others all stood up to bid Qian Renxue farewell.
"Yue'er, it's time for us to go..."
Qian Renxue instructed Jin Yue'er, who was preparing to mount her horse beside her.
Before she finished speaking, she flicked the reins in her hand.
"Giddy up!"
With the steed's neighing, Qian Renxue and her horse shot forward like an arrow released from a bow.
"Ah! Sister Xue, wait for me!"
Seeing Qian Renxue about to ride far away, Jin Yue'er hurriedly scrambled onto her horse's back.
She barely managed to cling onto the horse.
Before she could adjust herself,
Ye Tian approached the horse's rear with a mischievous grin and raised his right hand.
"Yue'er, let me give you a send-off."
"Ah—No! I just learned how to ride! Ah—!"
With a slap!
Amid Jin Yue'er's startled cries, the steed she was pressing down on lifted its front hooves, let out a neigh, and propelled itself forward with a powerful kick from its hind legs.
"Ah!"
Jin Yue'er cried out, activating her Martial Soul Possession without a second thought, grabbing the reins and finally sitting upright.
"Haha!"
Ye Tian couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Stinky Ye Tian!"
Jin Yue'er turned her head and shouted, while waving the reins in her hand to bid farewell to Hu Liena and the others.
"Haha~ Everyone, take care!"
"Goodbye!"
Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and the others also couldn't hold back their laughter as they raised their arms to wave goodbye to Jin Yue'er.
Turning to Ye Tian with a bright smile, Jin Yue'er didn't linger any longer. She immediately flicked the reins, urging the horse forward and chasing after Qian Renxue. Faintly, one could see her taking pills while galloping on horseback.
The two rode side by side, quickly arriving at the front of the Central Divine Mountain and heading toward the gates of Spirit Hall City.
However, during this process, Qian Renxue and Jin Yue'er's appearances underwent a drastic transformation. Both women had now taken on the guise of ordinary-looking female Soul Masters with long black hair and dark eyes.
From Spirit Hall City to Heaven Dou City, they would have to change their appearances countless times along the way, switch horses repeatedly, and take many detours. Yet, without a doubt, this was the safest approach.
On the sandy ground, after watching Qian Renxue and the other woman depart, Xie Yue walked over to Ye Tian's side and said with a smile, "Brother Tian, we're planning to visit the orphanage. Would you like to join us?"
"What a coincidence, I happen to have important matters to attend to later."
Ye Tian smiled and shook his head, declining politely. Instead, he took out a jar of Marrow Cleansing Pills from his Soul Guidance Device and tossed it to Xie Yue, softly instructing, "I won't be going today. Here's a jar of Marrow Cleansing Pills. Please take them to Wang Ma and the children at the orphanage. The amount each person gets each time may not be much, but little by little, it adds up~"
"Brother Tian, this is already plenty!"
Xie Yue held the Marrow Cleansing Pills in his hands and shook his head in disagreement.
Hu Liena nodded repeatedly in agreement, "Yes, yes! Although the quantity isn't large, it's enough to keep Wang Ma and the children free from illness and misfortune."
"Not just that," Yan chimed in, his face full of pride and eyes filled with anticipation. "According to Wang Ma, in recent years, almost none of the children at the orphanage have awakened their Martial Souls without Innate Soul Power... Perhaps, when Brother Tian grows stronger in the future and they can consume more Marrow Cleansing Pills, every child from our Spirit Hall City orphanage might become a Soul Master."
"Haha... Alright, I know the effects of the Marrow Cleansing Pills well enough. No need for you all to flatter me like this."
Ye Tian chuckled and shook his head.
"If you're going, you should head out soon. Return to Wisteria Residence and the Hall of Worship early."
"Senior Brother, we'll be off then."
Hu Liena blinked at Ye Tian, then linked arms with Xie Yue and led Yan toward the orphanage.
Ye Tian watched as Hu Liena and the others walked away, then glanced back in the direction Qian Renxue and the others had left, feeling an inexplicable emptiness in his heart.
He couldn't help but sigh.
"Never mind. Parting now is for the sake of a better reunion."
Ye Tian consoled himself.
Then, he lifted his feet and walked toward the Martial Soul Awakening Hall at the foot of the Central Divine Mountain.
With the construction of the Longevity Pavilion now on the agenda, it was time for Yang Wushuang to play a different role.
After all, one of the reasons for the existence of the Longevity Pavilion was precisely to win over those forces that had conflicts or even hostility with the Spirit Hall, wasn't it?
This suited the current situation of the Po Clan perfectly...
Moreover, Ye Tian had also made arrangements for the Defense Clan, whose circumstances were quite similar to those of the Po Clan.
He had already sent a letter.
He left the matter for Dugu Bo and the others to handle.
Since the Defense Clan was about to undertake the construction of the Longevity Pavilion, it provided Dugu Bo and his team with the perfect opportunity to make contact.
Ye Tian's figure vanished from the sand dune.
"Ah, Dong'er is just too sensitive. Where is the seduction she mentioned?"
In the distance, beneath the shadow of the mountain foot.
A short-haired mature woman clad in black leather armor leaned idly against a rock, her gaze drifting toward the three directions where Qian Renxue, Ye Tian, and Hu Liena had each departed.
With her short hair framing her profile and dressed in black leather armor, there was no doubt—this mature woman was Ye Tian's Titled Douluo guard, Lingyuan Douluo.
As Ye Tian and the others dispersed, Lingyuan Douluo's figure also melted away into the shadows.
Another uneventful day.
Two quarters of an hour later, Ye Tian finally arrived at the Martial Soul Awakening Hall. As the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, he naturally received an enthusiastic welcome.
After dismissing Xiao Dading, he soon arrived outside the room where Yang Wushuang was studying medicinal formulas.
He pushed the door open directly.
"Who is it?!"
Yang Wushuang, who had been fiddling with various bottles and jars, immediately fixed his bloodshot eyes on Ye Tian. Recognizing him, he quickly set down the porcelain bottle in his hand and rose to bow. "Your subordinate pays his respects to Your Highness!"
"No need for formalities."
Ye Tian waved his hand casually, glanced around the somewhat cluttered room, and dismissed the idea of taking a seat.
"Ah... my apologies, Your Highness. I will be more careful next time."
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Yang Wushuang's face.
It wasn't that Xiao Dading hadn't arranged things properly; rather, Yang Wushuang simply didn't want anyone other than Ye Tian to approach his room and disturb his work.
Ye Tian shook his head with a smile. "It's fine. I should be pleased that you're so dedicated to your work. However, many things require moderation. Taking a break now and then might even bring you more inspiration."
"Your Highness speaks wisely."
Yang Wushuang bowed in acknowledgment.
Regardless of whether Yang Wushuang truly took his words to heart, Ye Tian continued, "I came here today simply to tell you that the matter we discussed earlier—you may begin working on it now."
"What?"
Yang Wushuang was taken aback.
Ye Tian raised an eyebrow teasingly. "What? Have you forgotten what you said when I escorted the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan away?"
"!!!"
Yang Wushuang's heart skipped a beat as understanding dawned on him.
"Your Highness is referring to... persuading the Po Clan to surrender?!"
"Exactly!"
Ye Tian nodded, adding, "However, it's different from what we discussed before. The Po Clan will not be serving the Spirit Hall or the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall. Instead, they will serve a rising force called the Longevity Pavilion."
"???"
Yang Wushuang was momentarily stunned. Wasn't Ye Tian the master of the Longevity Pavilion?
As a researcher, his intelligence quickly caught up.
Soon, Yang Wushuang grasped Ye Tian's meaning.
Recruiting the Po Clan under the banner of the Longevity Pavilion was clearly a way to downplay the significance and avoid direct confrontation.
This was no longer about persuading them to surrender.
It was an invitation to join!
For Yang Wushuang, the difficulty of this task had just plummeted.
"Your Highness is truly wise!"
Yang Wushuang exclaimed with heartfelt admiration.
"Just a bit of cleverness, nothing more."
Ye Tian shook his head with a smile.
"You can now set aside your current work and head to the Po Clan's temporary outpost. With your brother's involvement, I believe your research will progress much faster."
"Your Highness speaks truly."
Yang Wushuang nodded repeatedly, overjoyed. He was deeply grateful that Ye Tian was willing to guide the Po Clan onto this Great Path to the Heavens as well.