Chapter 131: In broad daylight! Elder Jiang

"This girl Wen..."

Jiang Ye coughed softly with a red face, hurriedly closed his Fire Eyes, turned his head away, and even his footsteps retreated half a step involuntarily.

The moment the red-gold flames extinguished in his eyes, the scene behind the door crack had already been branded in his mind, lingering.

Just now, through the door crack, he had clearly seen the scene in the courtyard.

He saw a black-gold cauldron placed in the center of the courtyard, about half a zhang high, with raging fire burning in the furnace, flames rolling, and heat waves rolling, burning the surrounding air slightly distorted.

No wonder he felt the heat wave rushing toward him just as he walked nearby; even the courtyard wall couldn't block that scorching aura.

Worthy of being a True Disciple's courtyard, the treatment is good, and one can even place a cauldron alone.

And Wen Yueyao was sitting by the cauldron, her eyes closed, breathing long and slow, with fire-red true energy faintly flowing around her body, clearly nourishing fire energy.

The problem is this girl, I don't know if it's to keep cool, but she is actually...

The steaming heat lingered around her body, reflecting her figure hazily, yet revealing an indescribable charm.

It can only be said that this girl's heart is really too big.

In broad daylight, under the bright sky...

How can this be...

Jiang Ye took a deep breath, suppressed the waves in his heart, raised his hand to knock on the door frame, and coughed softly: "Miss Wen, are you there..."

Inside the courtyard.

The figure sitting by the cauldron stiffened suddenly.

"This voice... is Elder Jiang..."

Wen Yueyao opened her eyes suddenly, and then her face turned red, burning from her cheeks to her ear roots, and even her neck was stained with a layer of pink, "Oh my, why is it this time..."

She grabbed the robe on the side in a panic, put it on messily, and muttered in a low voice while tying the belt, not knowing what she was saying.

A moment later.

Wen Yueyao's voice came from inside, carrying a bit of embarrassment and panic, "Elder Jiang! You... wait a moment, I'll be out soon..."

"Good."

Jiang Ye nodded slightly, his gaze falling on the distant mountains, as if the scenery there was exceptionally charming.

His old face was still slightly hot, and he secretly felt lucky that he had only glanced at it and didn't look more.

After about the time it takes to burn an incense stick, the courtyard door was opened, and Wen Yueyao stood at the door, pretty and delicate.

She had changed into a pale green dress, her hair was still half-wet, and a few broken hairs were stuck to her cheeks, making that egg-shaped face even fairer.

A trace of blush still remained on her cheeks, not knowing if it was baked by the furnace fire or for some other reason...

Fortunately, this girl Wen Yueyao was a straightforward person, and after only a moment, she stabilized her mood and smiled brightly:

"Elder Jiang, you're back from Tai'an Mountain, how was the harvest? I've been in seclusion these days."

Ever since she wanted to go to Tai'an Mountain last time but was rejected by Luo Song because her strength was too low, Wen Yueyao had been holding her breath.

She had been cultivating in seclusion these days and knew nothing about the information that happened in the sect.

Jiang Ye smiled faintly: "Miss Wen, this is a long story..."

Wen Yueyao immediately became interested, her eyes lit up, "Elder Jiang, tell me in detail!"

She had a drive in her bones and loved to hear these adventure stories.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have gone alone to pursue the fierce bandit Black Fifth.

As she spoke, she suddenly realized that Jiang Ye was still standing outside the door.

A flash of embarrassment suddenly appeared on the girl's pretty face, and she hurriedly stepped aside to welcome Jiang Ye in, "Sorry Elder Jiang, no one usually comes here, so I lost my manners for a moment."

"No matter." Jiang Ye smiled faintly and followed Wen Yueyao into the courtyard.

The courtyard was not big, but it was elegantly arranged.

Besides the cauldron that was emitting flames, there was also a small pavilion, with stone tables and stools in the pavilion, and a few clusters of green bamboo planted around it, which was quite quiet.

His heart moved.

No wonder this girl was so undefended in broad daylight; it turned out that no one would visit on weekdays.

The True Disciple's courtyard was already remote, and coupled with Wen Yueyao's straightforward personality, who didn't like those vain social interactions, it was indeed rare for anyone to visit.

Wen Yueyao took Jiang Ye to a pavilion far from the cauldron and brewed a pot of good tea for him.

The tea soup was clear, and the tea fragrance was curling, drifting in the heat wave, with a unique flavor.

Borrowing money, of course, you can't just go straight to the topic.

Jiang Ye, who was old and sophisticated, naturally understood this truth.

After a cup of clear tea, Jiang Ye first chatted with Wen Yueyao about his experience in the ruins of the previous dynasty.

From entering Tai'an Mountain, to encountering the conflict with the Hanjian Sect, and then to discovering the herb field...

"What? Zhang Zhang Shixiong Zheng got a Blazing Sun Flower!"

Wen Yueyao's expression changed slightly, and a trace of envy appeared in her beautiful eyes, "Senior Brother Zheng will probably open up eight regular meridians soon and break through to the late-stage of the Pill Embracing Realm."

"Hateful Peak Master, ruining my opportunity..."

She paused, curled her lips, and complained in a low voice.

However, there was no annoyance on her face, clearly just joking.

When Jiang Ye talked about encountering the corpse ghost in the cave and the 'Five Elements Old Man' waking up from the ice coffin, besides shock, there was no fear on Wen Yueyao's pretty face, but rather a trace of excitement.

She listened with bright eyes, holding her chin with both hands, her body leaning forward slightly, and the faint, scorching fragrance drifted directly into Jiang Ye's nose.

That posture, she wished she were there herself.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Ye nodded secretly in his heart.

Besides being gifted, this girl's courage was truly great.

You know, those elders of the Embracing the Pill Realm were all scared quite a bit at the time.

Even Hua Qingshui of the Divine Qi Realm was tense throughout, facing a great enemy.

But this girl was good, listening with relish...

He picked up the teacup, took a sip, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

This girl is a talent that can be molded.

Bold and careful, gifted, and has a martial arts heart that is not afraid of danger.

Given time, her achievements might not be worse than those so-called geniuses.

"By the way, Miss Wen..."

After the chat, Jiang Ye spoke at the right time, his tone carrying a bit of embarrassment: "I don't know if your contribution points are abundant. I want to shamelessly..."

He had prepared a set of rhetoric, thinking about how to speak without appearing abrupt.

But before he finished speaking, Wen Yueyao smiled straightforwardly, her smile as bright as before, without any hesitation: "I have 18,000 contribution points here. If Elder Jiang needs them, just take them."

As she spoke, the girl directly took out her True Disciple token and handed it to Jiang Ye.

Jiang Ye took the token, which still carried the girl's body temperature and fragrance.

"Miss Wen, this old man thanks you. I will return it as soon as possible..."

Jiang Ye bowed with a solemn expression.

Wen Yueyao laughed playfully, her laughter as crisp as a silver bell: "Elder Jiang, you are too polite. I don't need you to return it. My life was saved by you back then; what are mere contribution points."

Jiang Ye shook his head with a smile, his tone carrying a bit of seriousness: "One thing is one thing."

He was not the kind of person who would rely on favors to seek rewards.

Wen Yueyao looked at him, and a complex emotion flashed in her bright eyes, admiration, emotion...

She didn't say anything else, just nodded with a smile.

Afterward, the two chatted for a long while, and Jiang Ye took his leave.

He could see that Wen Yueyao was very attentive to cultivation now; from the more refined fire energy around her body than before, it could be seen that she had put in a lot of effort these days.

He couldn't disturb her cultivation progress and delay her.

Walking out of the courtyard door, Jiang Ye took a deep breath, leaving the curling tea fragrance and the girl's laughter behind, and looked up at the distant Juding Peak.

"Finally, I can exchange for the other two Qi-Nurturing Methods."

His gaze passed through layers of mountains and landed on the direction of the Scripture Pavilion, and a flash of hidden excitement appeared in his eyes.

Three of the five elements have been obtained; only Metal and Earth are missing, and then he can gather the five elements and truly step onto that path to heaven.

At the same time.

Tianqing Sect, Outer Sect.

"Zhang Zhang Shixiong Xu Xu Shijie Yiyi, are you really going to Profound Water Peak..."

Wang Siyi looked at Liu Yiyi with reluctance, her eyes full of mist, her lips slightly pouted, looking like a puppy abandoned by its owner.

"Hmm."

Liu Yiyi nodded slightly, her voice as cold as usual, but in those cold eyes, there was a flash of softness that was hard to detect.

Joining the Inner Sect Profound Water Peak was a decision she made after careful consideration.

One is that her father's friend, Elder Xie Tang, has always taken good care of her.

Second...

Liu Yiyi's mind flashed back to that night, the "Canglan True Water Qi-Nurturing Method" she picked up on Tai'an Mountain...

In the dark, she felt that she should have a predestined relationship with water-attribute true qi.

"Okay, Zhang Zhang Shixiong Xu Xu Shijie Yiyi, then don't forget me in the future."

Wang Siyi pulled Liu Yiyi's clothes corner reluctantly.

"Hmm."

Liu Yiyi responded softly.

A look of joy appeared on Wang Siyi's pretty face. She knew that Liu Yiyi had such a dull personality; having such a "hmm" meant that the other party already cared.

Immediately after, she seemed to think of something and lowered her voice: "By the way, Zhang Zhang Shixiong Xu Xu Shijie Yiyi, that Elder Jiang you asked me to help inquire about last time... I finally have some clues..."

Hearing this, Liu Yiyi's cold eyes shrank suddenly, and even her voice changed slightly, and a flash of hidden urgency appeared on that cold, dusty face.

"How is it..."

She asked softly, her voice carrying a tension she didn't even notice herself.

Wang Siyi sighed and counted with her fingers: "This Elder Jiang is also quite mysterious. It is said that he was introduced to the sect by Zhang Zhang Shixiong Xu Xu Shijie Wen Yueyao, a True Disciple of the Inner Sect, about two months ago..."

"Two months ago?!"

Liu Yiyi was startled suddenly, and a flash of shock appeared in those cold eyes.

Wasn't that exactly the time when their whole family moved to the prefecture city... ===== CHAPTER 132 =====