Watching Ye Lingling gradually walk away, a trace of doubt appeared in Dugu Yan's eyes.
"Didn't you say just a moment ago that you were going to the simulated cultivation grounds?"
"Why are you going home now?"
Although puzzled, Dugu Yan didn't dwell on it; instead, she remained seated where she was, quietly lost in thought.
Upon hearing Dugu Yan's words, Ye Lingling said nothing. She silently glanced at Dugu Yan before heading straight out of the Tian Dou Royal Academy.
Ye Lingling did not speak the entire way, but a look of contemplation flickered in her cold, clear eyes from time to time.
Returning to the Nine Heart Begonia Family, Ye Lingling headed straight for the room where her mother, Ye Qingxue, was located.
Upon entering the room, she saw Ye Qingxue, dressed in a luxurious gown, sitting in the main seat with a hint of worry in her eyes, seemingly pondering something.
"Lingling, why have you returned so suddenly?"
Ye Qingxue looked at Ye Lingling as she entered the room, a trace of surprise appearing in her eyes.
"Mother, I just heard something and felt I needed to tell you about it."
Ye Lingling sat down beside Ye Qingxue, her voice carrying a hint of seriousness.
"Something?"
"What is it?"
Listening to Ye Lingling's words, Ye Qingxue's eyes were filled with confusion.
As far as she knew, nothing major had happened in Heaven Dou City recently, so Ye Qingxue was slightly confused about what her daughter could possibly need to tell her.
Hearing this, Ye Lingling took a deep breath and recounted everything she had heard from Dugu Yan to Ye Qingxue exactly as it was.
After listening to Ye Lingling's account, Ye Qingxue crossed her hands, assuming a thoughtful posture.
After a while, Ye Qingxue looked at Ye Lingling and asked softly, "Lingling, is this information reliable?"
Ye Qingxue's expression was very serious, and her voice carried a hint of contemplation.
"Dugu Yan said it."
"I don't think it could be false."
Ye Lingling thought for a moment, then nodded gently.
"Then what are your thoughts?"
While asking, Ye Qingxue was also thinking to herself.
"The decline of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is something everyone can see."
"Our Nine Heart Begonia Family is a support system Family. Although we are on good terms with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, we cannot pin all our hopes on them."
"I think preparing an extra escape route is always a good thing for us."
After expressing her thoughts, Ye Lingling looked quietly at Ye Qingxue, waiting for her reply.
"Lingling, you should return to the Tian Dou Royal Academy first."
"I will handle this matter."
Ye Qingxue rose from the main seat and headed straight out of the room.
"Mother, I understand."
After acknowledging this, Ye Lingling rose from her seat, preparing to return to the Tian Dou Royal Academy.
Not long after Ye Lingling left, several more people walked out of the Nine Heart Begonia Family and headed in various directions across Heaven Dou City.
…Meanwhile, on the other side.
Ling Yuan, who had just returned to the courtyard from the Tiandou Royal Palace, was standing beside Ye Xi, reporting something.
"Young Miss, the Young Lord still has some matters to handle and won't be able to come over until evening."
"The Young Lord did not specify the exact time."
Ling Yuan's voice was very gentle, and her gaze toward Ye Xi was filled with tenderness.
"Mm, I understand."
"Let's wait at the residence for now. Tomorrow, we will head to the Sunset Forest to see if we can find a suitable spirit ring."
Ye Xi nodded gently, then picked up the pastry in front of her and quietly began to taste it.
"By the way, Elder Ling Yuan, did you see Yang Wushuang in the royal palace?"
Ye Xi looked at Ling Yuan beside her, her eyes filled with inquiry.
"No."
"I heard from the Young Lord that Yang Wushuang has gone to the Breaking Clan and will likely need a month or two to return."
Ling Yuan thought for a moment before answering Ye Xi's question.
"He has already gone to the Breaking Clan? Yang Wushuang is quite fast."
Ye Xi put down the pastry and rose to head toward her room.
It was still early, so she prepared to Cultivate for a while.
Watching Ye Xi walk back to her room, Ling Yuan did not follow but instead walked into the room next to Ye Xi's.
The sun set in the west. The sky gradually began to darken.
Qian Renxue brought She Long to the front of the residence and reached out to knock on the gate.
The gate opened, and Ling Yuan's figure appeared before them.
"Young Lord." Ling Yuan bowed respectfully to Qian Renxue.
"Where is my sister?" Qian Renxue waved her hand, signaling Ling Yuan to rise, and walked straight into the residence.
"The Young Miss is still in her room Cultivating." As Ling Yuan spoke, she led Qian Renxue toward Ye Xi's room.
Arriving at Ye Xi's room, Qian Renxue pushed the door open and walked in directly.
Ling Yuan and She Long stood at the doorway, with no intention of entering.
Just as Qian Renxue entered the room, Ye Xi, who was sitting on the bed Cultivating, opened her eyes.
"Xiaoxi, I heard from Ling Yuan that you have something good to give me."
Qian Renxue sat down on the edge of Ye Xi's bed and reached out to pinch Ye Xi's adorable cheek.
As her fingers pinched Ye Xi's cheek, a smile appeared on Qian Renxue's beautiful face.
"I do indeed have something good for you, Sister."
"But Sister, could you please stop pinching me first?"
Ye Xi reached out and grasped Qian Renxue's wrist, preventing her from continuing to pinch her face.
"What is it? Take it out and let me see."
Qian Renxue withdrew her hand and looked at Ye Xi with great interest.
Ye Xi took out the Bright Gold Flowing Cloud Grass, Fiery Apricot Delicate Herb, and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass from her storage bracelet, placing the three Immortal Herbs in front of Qian Renxue.
"Sister, first absorb the Bright Gold Flowing Cloud Grass; this can enhance the light attribute of your Spirit. Then, absorb the Fiery Apricot Delicate Herb and the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass at the same time. Once you have absorbed these two, you will be able to enhance the fire attribute in your Spirit and gain immunity to ice and fire."
Ye Xi pointed to the three Immortal Herbs and explained earnestly.
"So precious?"
Listening to Ye Xi's explanation, Qian Renxue looked at the three Immortal Herbs before her, her eyes filled with pleasant surprise.
"Mm, after you finish absorbing them, your spirit power Rank should improve significantly."
"But if we are talking about precious, the most precious one should be this Yearning Heartbroken Red."
"The Yearning Heartbroken Red has the effect of bringing the dead back to life and regrowing flesh on bones. Unfortunately, the conditions for picking it are too harsh; if picked by force, its medicinal power will be completely lost."
Ye Xi took out the Yearning Heartbroken Red and said with some regret.
"The power to bring the dead back to life and regrow flesh on bones."
"If this Yearning Heartbroken Red is used in a moment of crisis, it could completely save one's life."
Qian Renxue examined the Yearning Heartbroken Red in Ye Xi's hand, her eyes filled with admiration.
After all, the effect of bringing the dead back to life and regrowing flesh on bones meant that if used at the moment of near-death, it could truly be said to grant a second life.