"Ye Ce, what happened on the mountain just now? Don't tell me you got into a fight with the Sect Master?"
Arriving at the foot of the mountain.
Chen Nan encountered Elder Wu.
Chen Nan bowed, "Greetings, Elder Wu!"
If his previous bow to Elder Wu was an act, this one was from the bottom of his heart.
If Elder Wu hadn't arranged for him to be in the Alchemy Hall, his situation in Huoyun Cave wouldn't have been so good.
"Let me guess, you and the Eldest Miss are about to get married, right? That's good, our Huoyun Cave hasn't had any joyous occasions for a long time!" Elder Wu laughed heartily.
This fellow hadn't disappointed his expectations!
"Alright, I don't have anything else to do. I just saw you and wanted to chat," Elder Wu said with a smile. "If you have time in the future, remember to come to our Law Enforcement Hall and teach our young ones some spells."
"Those people don't listen to me at all. If you lecture them, they'll definitely enjoy listening."
"If I have time, I will definitely go, disciple." Chen Nan bowed. After Elder Wu left, he stood up and returned to the bamboo forest.
In the bamboo house.
Nangong Wan stood happily before the coat rack, where a bright red wedding robe and a phoenix coronet and cape were hanging.
Seeing Chen Nan approach, Nangong Wan intimately linked her arm through his. "Ye Ce, what do you think of this outfit?"
"It's said that my mother and father wore this when they got married."
"Although it's a style from decades ago, I still feel it's timeless!"
"Of course, if you don't like it, we can have someone make a new one."
"I like it, of course I like it!" Chen Nan gently stroked the wedding robe and couldn't help but say, "You'll definitely look beautiful wearing it!"
At this moment, he had already pictured Nangong Wan in this wedding attire. Just thinking about it made her look stunning.
Alas...
In the end, he had let the other party down.
Nangong Wan's pretty face blushed shyly, "Don't rush, I'll be wearing it soon."
Chen Nan cleared his throat and said with some gloom, "This matter will probably have to be postponed for a while."
"The Sect Master said I haven't completed any sect missions since joining. I need to go out for a trial before I can be considered a disciple of Huoyun Cave!"
Disciples of Huoyun Cave had to complete several sect missions every year, such as finding medicinal herbs or ores.
Even the seven most important disciples were no exception.
"Is he senile?" Nangong Wan's face was filled with indignation. "You've already refined sixteen Foundation Establishment Pills and improved many spells. Aren't these two achievements more important than completing a sect mission?"
Chen Nan pouted, "I feel like they are."
"However, the Sect Master has a point."
"As the future son-in-law of Huoyun Cave, I should set an example!"
"If even I can't set an example, what's the point of having sect rules?"
Nangong Wan pouted, "Why are you always siding with him?"
Chen Nan chuckled wryly, "The problem is, he has a point!"
"Alright then, we'll get married after you come back!" Nangong Wan smiled and then put the wedding robe, phoenix coronet, and cape into a wooden box.
"When are you going out on the mission? Who will accompany you? Why don't I go with you?" Nangong Wan asked incessantly.
"Greetings, Eldest Miss!"
Jiang Ye's voice suddenly sounded.
Nangong Wan frowned, then walked out of the bamboo house and asked indifferently, "What are you here for?"
She disliked Jiang Ye.
No!
To be precise, she disliked any man other than her father.
Especially after Jiang Ye put on his mask, he seemed even more sinister.
Jiang Ye said respectfully, "Reporting to the Eldest Miss, the Sect Master has ordered me to escort Ye Ce to complete a sect mission."
Nangong Wan asked, "What's the mission this time?"
Jiang Ye: "To collect Naihe Grass!"
Nangong Wan was relieved. Naihe Grass was a medicinal herb, but it grew in dark and damp places where poisonous creatures lived.
It would be dangerous for ordinary disciples to go there. However, with Jiang Ye accompanying Chen Nan, there would be no danger at all.
After all, both of them were masters in the middle stage of Qi Refining.
"Ye Ce, hurry back. I'll be waiting for you in the mountains! After you return, we'll get married!" Nangong Wan's eyes were full of anticipation, completely unaware that this might be the farewell between them.
"Okay, I'll try to return as soon as possible!"
Chen Nan's smile hid the pain in his heart, as if cut by knives.
Since it had come to this, he could only hope that time would heal Nangong Wan's heartache.
If there was a next life.
If she didn't mind.
He would definitely be a dutiful husband by Nangong Wan's side, giving her all his love!
"Ye Ce, I'll be waiting for you at Phoenix Cry Stone!"
For some reason.
Nangong Wan felt a sense of sadness.
As if sensing something, she shouted towards the departing figure!
Chen Nan waved his hand to her with his back turned!
On Taibai Peak, there was a celestial stone called Phoenix Cry Stone.
Legend had it that a long, long time ago, a phoenix landed on the stone, let out a clear cry, and left a footprint.
Therefore, later generations named it Phoenix Cry Stone.
The ancestor who founded Huoyun Cave took inspiration from this legend and built Huoyun Cave on Taibai Peak.
That stone still exists today.
From that stone, one could overlook the entire Taibai Peak!
And the entire Huoyun Cave!
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Thus.
Chen Nan left Taibai Peak with Jiang Ye.
When they left the territory of Huoyun Cave.
When Taibai Peak became a blurry outline.
A cold smile appeared on Jiang Ye's face. "I really can't believe you've captured the Eldest Miss's heart! I truly underestimated you!"
Although he controlled Chen Nan's life, the other party was so favored and had such high talent. He still felt a bit jealous.
Chen Nan quickly cupped his fists and said nervously, "Even if I become the son-in-law of Huoyun Cave, I am still your dog, Senior Jiang Ye!"
"That's more like it," Jiang Ye said coldly. "You must always remember your identity. Don't even think that if you become the son-in-law of Huoyun Cave, or even if you were in charge of Huoyun Cave, your life would still be in my hands."
"If I want you to live, you live. If I want you to die, no one in this world can save you!"
Jiang Ye knew how terrifying the Myriad Poison Pill was.
It was a potent poison that even those in the Foundation Establishment stage found difficult to withstand!
Especially during its onset, it was extremely painful, affecting not only the body but also the soul!
Jiang Ye became more and more excited. "Ye Ce, after you marry the Eldest Miss, remember not to consummate the marriage."
"Her first time belongs to me."
Chen Nan said, "But..."
"But what? Can't you refine some pills to make her fall unconscious? Then I can take her?" As he spoke, a hint of anger flashed in Jiang Ye's eyes. "Don't tell me you're reluctant to give her to me?"
"I'm thinking, shouldn't it be an honor for you to wear a cuckold's hat?"
"If you're reluctant, do you believe I'll kill you right now?"
Chen Nan grinned and laughed, "Do you really think you can kill me?"
At this moment!
He had shed all pretense!
The surroundings were desolate. What was the point of tearing off the mask?