Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 430: Tender Affection
"Yes."
Looking at the misty spiritual mountain, watching the groups of immortal cranes, Jiang Qiushui suddenly quieted down in the distance.
Her gaze turned far away, her eyes devoid of focus, a subtle worry etched between her brows, her lips slightly upturned, suddenly transforming into a heavy-hearted expression.
"Then let's do it this way."
Liu Yu understood what she was thinking, but it was not the time for comfort, so he allowed her to be, planning to soothe her later.
After saying that, he changed the spell technique in his hand, and the speed of the Wind Escape Boat suddenly increased, swiftly flying toward the spiritual mountain where Jiang Qiushui was.
An hour later, the Wind Escape Boat halted above a spiritual mountain, and a blue escape light shot down.
Following that, it turned direction and continued forward. After about another quarter of an hour, he finally sensed Color Lotus Mountain.
...
The dark escape light landed on Color Lotus Mountain, revealing Liu Yu's figure.
"I'm back."
With a flick of his hand, he stored the Wind Escape Boat into his storage pouch. Looking at the familiar yet strange scenery of Color Lotus Mountain, he revealed a faint smile.
The spiritual farmland on the spiritual mountain was well-maintained, with spiritual grain plants thriving within.
Among the intersecting fields, several outer sect disciples in gray robes were busy working.
Before he left, Liu Yu had entrusted Color Lotus Mountain to Ji Ruyan, and from the scene before him, it was clear that she had put in a lot of effort.
The appearance of Color Lotus Mountain was much more appealing than when he managed it himself. After all, he had focused entirely on cultivating immortality, treating these superficial matters as just good enough.
Though it wasn’t unsightly, it certainly wasn’t anything remarkable.
However, since his cave dwelling represented his own reputation, Liu Yu was still very pleased to see it looking better.
"Not bad."
After a rough glance at Color Lotus Mountain, he was fairly satisfied with Ji Ruyan’s results.
"Greetings, Shishu Qingyang!"
Sensing the arrival of foundation establishment-level spiritual pressure, several outer sect disciples quickly came to pay their respects. Upon recognizing Liu Yu's identity, they bowed in fear and trepidation.
Perhaps having heard of the cruel exploits of "Qingyangzi," the heads of these outer sect disciples drooped deeply, not daring to look up.
It seemed that the person before them was some kind of fearsome beast.
As for these outer sect disciples, Liu Yu did not pay them much mind. He casually waved his hand to dismiss them and continued with his own matters.
After lingering for a moment, taking in the beautiful scenery of Color Lotus Mountain, he walked toward the location of his cave dwelling.
Not seeing Ji Ruyan outside, he presumed she was inside the cave dwelling.
Arriving at the entrance, he took out the control token for the Wutu Qingshi Formation and activated several spell techniques with his magical power.
A green light shot into the formation, and the towering stone forest immediately changed.
"Boom!"
Sharp stone columns sank down with a dull, massive sound.
As the formation changed, a small path appeared right in front of him, leading directly to the cave dwelling. The stone gate slowly opened.
Seeing this, Liu Yu stepped inside the cave dwelling.
Inside the cave, in a beautifully decorated room filled with numerous exquisite trinkets, emanating a feminine charm, a female cultivator in a green dress sat cross-legged, earnestly comprehending her cultivation technique.
This female cultivator was none other than Ji Ruyan!
Suddenly, she was startled by the sound of the cave dwelling opening, her eyes flashing with a hint of confusion, annoyed at being interrupted during her training.
But soon, Ji Ruyan reacted.
"The cave dwelling token is held only by me and the young master. Since the cave dwelling wasn't opened by me, doesn’t that mean the young master has returned?!"