He still had a hint of childishness and purity on his face, combined with a cautious demeanor, and those wet, deer-like eyes in the forest.
I have to say, whether it is the future Saint Lord Ye Tian or the current Ye Tian, he is charming to female cultivators.
The hazy-eyed Zi Li was also momentarily dazed, then she tried hard to sit up straight and put on her master's imposing manner: "Tian'er, why are you not diligently practicing but instead coming here?"
However, even so, with her flushed cheeks, Zi Li could hardly be considered imposing.
A deep-seated heat flickered in Ye Tian's eyes, but his voice remained clear and obedient: "I heard that Master went to see Elder Yun today. I wonder how the conversation went? Disciple... also misses Senior Brother very much."
At the mention of Yu Mu, Zi Li's beautiful eyes dimmed suddenly with drunkenness. Sensing this gloominess, jealousy surged in Ye Tian's heart.
Why! I have already done well enough! Now I can be considered as supporting the Ziyun Hall, but why do these people still think of that traitor Yu Mu?
Not to mention Master and Senior Sister; even the seemingly easiest to approach Junior Sister rejected his desire to get closer! What is so good about Yu Mu!
Could it be just because I lost to him in the grand competition?! With this thought, Ye Tian's jealousy intensified! He inherited the ancient spirit cat's legacy and has the soul of a great demon within him.
Cats... are inherently jealous, and so are humans.
"Elder Yun, is it unwilling to release him?" Ye Tian's voice was like a devil's whisper: "Master must know that Elder Yun is jealous of your disciples who are all extraordinary; that's why he has bewitched Senior Brother.
If Elder Yun were no longer around, then... Senior Brother would definitely return to your side."
He leaned down beside Zi Li's leg like a cat waiting for its owner's affection: "Master, you want Senior Brother to come back too..."
As he spoke, one hand subtly climbed up Zi Li's arm.
Feeling the heat on her arm made his heart resonate like a bell! At first glance, above the pitch-black sky, there was a sinister aura that made it hard to breathe.
"Impudent!"
"Boom!!"
With Zi Li's furious rebuke, a massive spiritual pressure erupted instantly! Ye Tian, who was only at the early stage of Golden Core, was immediately shaken back several feet, his eyes filled with disbelief.
"How dare you have such thoughts? Do you know that Elder Yun is a pillar of our sect!"
Zi Li stood up, her steps somewhat unsteady, yet that powerful pressure made Ye Tian dare not look up. He knew... being able to bend and stretch is the essence of a strong person! Even now, despite being filled with rage, he lowered his head and bent his waist.
"Master! Disciple... is thinking for you."
Ye Tian clutched his chest; in fact, Zi Li did not hurt him, but he still wore a pained expression: "Moreover... I guarantee that this matter is known to heaven and earth; even if the sect master intervenes personally, it will never implicate Master..."
His voice carried pain and deep temptation. Under this temptation, even when Zi Li and Ye Tian locked eyes, they did not notice... his slightly greenish vertical pupils.
"Go on."
She looked down at Ye Tian from above.
"Master, I heard that deep in the northwest, seventy thousand miles from Yunhe, there is a secret realm called Yao Li Realm. Recently... the remnants of great demons within will awaken."
Ye Tian was very certain.
"The human race and demon race have always been incompatible; our immortal sect also needs demon beast skins and bones for forging weapons and refining pills with their blood and inner alchemy. Demon souls are rare treasures.
This year... it happens to be the time for Xinyun Hall to go out and collect these resources. If I am not mistaken, Elder Yun will definitely not allow Senior Brother to go out; with no one available in Xinyun Hall, he must take action himself! If he can enter Yao Li Realm, then those great demon remnants... will keep him there."
"At that time, without this person bewitching Senior Brother, Master only needs to say some good words; Senior Brother will naturally return to Ziyun Hall and back by your side."
Ye Tian's gaze was sincere while his heart sneered coldly.
The Great Perfection of Nascent Soul... is still human and can lose judgment too.
That great demon remnant was brought into Yao Li Realm by the ancient spirit cat; its strength is enough to annihilate Elder Yun!
But it would also suffer significant injuries itself. By then, if my master goes to devour its soul power along with Elder Yun's divine soul, that would be immensely beneficial!
With these things obtained, I can also receive feedback from my master for my realm to soar higher while making Yu Mu lose his support. Gradually and little by little, I will torment this prodigy to death and completely bring him down from grace…
He sought revenge for the grievances of the battle platform that day!
Moreover... he could use this as leverage to blackmail Zi Li, this "master," achieving multiple goals at once!
"How do you know so many details?" Zi Li forced the effects of the alcohol out of her system and looked at Ye Tian, a hint of suspicion crossing her beautiful eyes.
"Since last time, I have already made plans in my heart, so I collected quite a bit of information. Master, rest assured."
"But... Mu'er will blame me..." Zi Li's expression fluctuated, as if weighing gains and losses.
"Master, Senior Brother will never know, never.
Ye Tian's voice remained highly seductive, causing the flustered Zi Li to fail to see the obscure light in his eyes.
That phrase "never" echoed in her heart like a spell, and at the same time... she became more certain that what she saw in her nightmares was caused by Elder Yun!
As long as Elder Yun was dead... she could protect Mu'er well, and Mu'er would not suffer so much harm.
"This matter, I do not know and will not do it. Do not mention it again."
With that thought, Zi Li looked down at Ye Tian and spoke coldly.
At the same time, a short whip appeared in her hand, striking Ye Tian's hand—the very hand that had just climbed up her arm! Instantly, a bloody mark appeared.
"Do you dare disregard the master-disciple etiquette? This whip is a small punishment for a big warning."
"Step back."
"Yes, Master." Ye Tian obediently nodded and walked outside, then extended his scarlet tongue to lick the bloodstain on his hand.
"How interesting... One day, I will return this favor. Perhaps... I can record it in a jade slip and show it to her most cherished Yu Mu."
Zi Li must have taken his words to heart.
Now that the game is set, they just need Elder Yun and Yu Mu to enter the fray! Ye Tian's eyes were filled with anticipation and an obsession with power.
If... if he had enough strength, why waste so much effort! He could directly kill those he disliked and take everything he liked! This path is meant for the strong!
Unfortunately, for now, he still needed to be cautious and endure... "Master, what is it?"
In the training room of Xinyun Hall, Yu Mu looked puzzled at Elder Yun, who handed him a pile of training resources.
"In the coming months, you need to practice on your own. Do not become lazy or complacent."
Elder Yun rubbed Yu Mu's head: "These resources are sufficient for you. I have categorized them for you. If you need anything, just summon Hall Master Chen; there's no need for you to go out personally."
"Are you going down the mountain?"
"Yes. The sect needs resources from demon beasts; the quantity is substantial. Last time Elder Zi Li went to search; this time it should be me from Xinyun Hall."
"But your disciples are not strong enough; going to areas where demon beasts gather is certainly dangerous. Since I have some flaws in my understanding, I will personally go to Yao Li Realm."
Elder Yun smiled lightly; he had indeed received some news. Yao Li Realm was neither too far nor too close from the sect and contained various types of demon beasts, including those at rank five—equivalent to Yuan Ying cultivators.
With his cultivation level, he did not need to worry about them.
This would solve the materials needed by the sect while also solidifying his insights through travel. Additionally, he could go quickly and return quickly; after all, he was still somewhat uneasy about leaving Yu Mu alone.