Corpse-Driving Sect, Wendao Peak, a cultivator's cave mansion with the plaque 'Yuchen' engraved at the entrance.

An elegant, tranquil, and exquisitely furnished lady's boudoir.

A redwood dressing table, blue embroidered curtains, and a few bright flowers with branches inserted in a white porcelain vase by the window.

On the spotless bedside, sits a beautiful girl with fair, cold skin.

She is currently reading a letter filled with black characters, a rare gentle expression appearing on her face.

"Grandmother's sixtieth birthday, I must go back for a visit; I haven't seen her for a long time..."

Thinking about it, You Qingyi carefully put the letter into the drawer at the bottom of the dressing table, then hurriedly walked out the door.

Through twists and turns in her master's cave mansion, she finally arrived at the innermost layer of a room with tightly closed doors, where red array lights kept spilling out on the ground at the entrance, shaking her head.

"Master hasn't finished his retreat. I must go ask Senior Brother for leave."

She went to another room in the other areas of the cave mansion and informed a middle-aged man about her going back home.

"Junior Sister, you're going for a good amount of time, and it's personal business. You'd better register with the steward at the Guest Welcoming Peak's Name Pavilion."

"Okay."

After taking leave, You Qingyi began to pack clothes and other personal belongings.

"Grandmother likes sweets. On my way back, I'll pass by Wei City where I can buy some White Cloud Cake for her..."

"The jewelry Grandmother wears is still quite old; I should replace it with a new piece for her..."

"Grandmother also said, 'Don't worry about what Dad says. It's okay to find a suitable husband sooner...' "

Thinking of this, You Qingyi suddenly paused, and a strange thought popped into her mind:

'Should I invite him along? Grandmother would probably like him if she sees him...'

'If I invite him, what reason can I use?'

'Wait, what are you thinking!' You Qingyi was startled by her sudden strange idea.

She shook her head, trying to shake the strange thoughts out of her mind.

'Beating sounds!'

The familiar sound of small footsteps came from outside the door.

"Qingyi, Qingyi!" A familiar voice followed.

"Yaoyao?" You Qingyi showed a joyful expression.

Upon opening the door, she saw a familiar girl.

With apricot eyes and peach cheeks, eyebrows like new moons, smiling with two charming dimples beside her mouth—the girl was none other than her friend Bi Yaoyao.

"Qingyi, what are you up to? Going home?" Bi Yaoyao curiously asked after taking a glance around You Qingyi's room.

"My grandmother turns sixty, so I need to go back for a bit."

"Didn't your dad say that you shouldn't return home without achieving Foundation Establishment?"

"My dad and my grandmother don't live together." You Qingyi said, feeling a bit helpless, "My grandmother lives in Ying City, which is over a hundred miles from my home."

"Ah, I've never been to Ying City, you know. I heard their Yellow-skinned Fruits are really sweet; I always wanted to try them." Bi Yaoyao's eyes twirled, and she suddenly suggested, "Why don't I go with you?"

"What?" You Qingyi was taken aback.

But Bi Yaoyao already came up to her, and hugged You Qingyi's arm, using a gentle voice to plead, "Please..."

"Okay." You Qingyi didn't mind; she was just stunned by the sudden suggestion.

Knowing Bi Yaoyao would accompany her, she felt a joy of not having to travel alone.

Only, it would be nice with one more person.

That thought sneaked back into You Qingyi's mind again, but she quickly and forcefully dispelled it.

'With a pure heart and no distractions.'

She silently recited the Purifying Heart Spell in her mind, unwilling to let the thought appear again.

Just at this moment.

'Beating sounds!'

An eight or nine-year-old boy with braids came jogging again, panting heavily, "Fairy You, Fairy You, there's a Senior Brother outside wishing to see you!"

"Really?" You Qingyi said flatly, but she felt a bit of joy inside.

"Do you want to meet him?" asked the boy.

"Let's see who it is." You Qingyi and Bi Yaoyao walked hand-in-hand outside to the garden, the usual place for meeting guests at the cave mansion.

Soon, a figure entered the garden.

An appearance clean and fair, with an elegant demeanor, the green jade pendant hanging at his waist occasionally tapping against his clothes, clearly of great value.

Yet upon seeing this person, the light in You Qingyi's eyes suddenly dimmed.

Even though he wore a dark blue Daoist robe, indicating his status as a True Disciple, she felt no joy.

"How has Junior Sister You been lately?" The young man smiled.

"I've been well, thanks to Senior Brother Hu for your concern." You Qingyi replied coldly.

The man named Hu Jiawei, was a True Inheritance on Wendao Peak.

Recently, upon seeing You Qingyi, he was mesmerized and persistently tenacious, yet You Qingyi found no affection towards him.

"In the past few days, a friend visited me and gifted me some green tea.

The taste is elegant, and leaves a fragrant aftertaste, a rare specialty. I specially put aside a jar for Junior Sister." Finished speaking, Hu Jiawei.

While speaking, suddenly revealed a beautiful square white porcelain container.

"Wow, Senior Brother Hu is biased, only giving Qingyi something, am I not worthy?" Before You Qingyi could speak, Bi Yaoyao said with a hint of grievance.

Hu Jiawei, whose appearance was handsome, looked a bit embarrassed and said awkwardly, "I only brought one jar this time. Next time I come, I surely won't forget Fairy Bi's share!"

With anticipation, Hu Jiawei looked at You Qingyi, attempting to hand her the tea leaves.

"I don't drink tea." You Qingyi had no intention of accepting.

"Senior Brother Hu, why are you really here? Surely it's not just to give tea, right?" Hu Jiawei was embarrassed, but Bi Yaoyao came to his aid, making him give her a thankful look.

"Ahem, it's like this... I heard Junior Sister You is traveling far, but the world is currently chaotic.

Our sect and Red Sun Sect are constantly at odds, with these Evil Cultivators often causing trouble," Hu Jiawei paused and then solemnly said, "Junior Sister, your cultivation experience is limited, and to avoid being taken advantage of, wouldn't you prefer that I accompany you?

Since my cultivation recently encountered a bottleneck, it's indeed time for some outside experiences; they say reading thousands of books is not as beneficial as traveling thousands of miles..."

Hu Jiawei talked on and on.

But You Qingyi suddenly said, "Senior Brother Hu, how did you know about my travel plans? Did you hear it from the Name Pavilion?"

Hu Jiawei replied sheepishly, "I just happened to hear."

"With Senior Sister Bi accompanying me back, security is no concern, Senior Brother Hu, I must ask you to turn back."

Seeing You Qingyi's firm stance, Hu Jiawei, having no option, turned back home.

"Qingyi, Senior Brother Hu is handsome, talented, you're really not considering?" Bi Yaoyao mischievously instigated.

"He's so good, you can have him." You Qingyi replied indifferently, "Besides, I'm set on the Great Path, uninterested in romantic affairs."

"Hehe, sounds impressive."

The two of them lingered in the garden for a while before heading back inside.

The same boy who brought the news quickly ran over again.

"Fairy You, Fairy You, there's another Senior Brother outside wanting to see you!"

"...Let him in then."

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