Chapter 1428: Accompanying the Performance

Ye Liuyun and the others entered the courtyard one after another, following the old woman into the living room.

"What business do you have looking for my master?" The old woman's voice sounded quite authentic.

But Ye Liuyun noticed this time that the "old woman" deliberately controlled her vocal cords and altered her voice while speaking. Thus he was certain that the woman was Luo Yun without doubt.

The old woman let them into the living room and began to ask, "You all know the rules, right? When you come to see my master, did you bring any gifts? If you didn't bring a gift, you won't get to see her!"

"Um… since when did Luo Yun set this rule?" Meng Zhangxing asked awkwardly.

The valuable resources he had in hand had long been completely spent.

Ye Liuyun knew that he had become accustomed to spending lavishly as soon as he had money in hand.

"What? You have no gifts at all, and you come empty‑handed to see my master?" The old woman looked at them with contempt and asked.

"Exactly! Meng Zhangxing, didn't you say Luo Yun is the woman you have earmarked? And you didn't bring her any gifts?" Ye Liuyun deliberately set Meng Zhangxing up.

"What?" The "old woman" glared at Meng Zhangxing.

"Ah? Heh, I was just joking! Don't take it seriously! This Luo Yun too, there was never such a rule before!" Meng Zhangxing explained while looking pleadingly at Guo Da.

"Don't look at me, I didn't earmark Luo Yun either!" Guo Da also set Meng Zhangxing up again.

"You brat, spreading rumors outside and tarnishing my master's reputation, if you don't produce something good today, don't even think about seeing my master; you won't even be allowed to leave this courtyard!" The "old woman" threatened Meng Zhangxing.

Hearing this, Meng Zhangxing helplessly looked at Ye Liuyun and Guo Da, "You two, is it okay to set me up like this? We're comrades in the same trench!"

Guo Da replied, "I think Luo Yun's rule isn't bad! It's been so long since we met; shouldn't we bring a gift?"

Saying that, he took out a Formation Plate and handed it to the old woman.

The old woman nodded with satisfaction and kept saying, "Hmm, you kid performed well. When my master returns, I'll have him reward you with a few pills!"

Ye Liuyun thought for a moment, took out some high‑grade medicinal herbs. "Indeed! It's my first time here; how can I come empty‑handed!"

Saying so, he handed those pills to Luo Yun and used Transmission Voice to say, "Miss Luo Yun, this is our first meeting; please accept my respect!"

The old woman was startled by the words, but immediately used Transmission Voice to ask, "Did you see me coming?"

"Hmm." Ye Liuyun replied briefly.

"How did you tell?" Luo Yun immediately asked.

"My Golden Pupils are a bit special!" Ye Liuyun couldn't explain well; he had just seen through her, so he brushed it off vaguely.

But Luo Yun immediately understood. Fortunately, she had now altered her appearance, so she couldn't blush.

"Keep bullying Meng Zhangxing; I won't tell anyone!" Ye Liuyun quickly changed the subject, fearing she would think too much.

After finishing his communication with Luo Yun, he and Guo Da looked at Meng Zhangxing with glee.

"You..."

Meng Zhangxing was speechless, regretting why he hadn't thought to prepare a gift!

Luo Yun paused briefly, then began venting her anger at Meng Zhangxing.

"If you can't produce a gift, just sit here! I'll first take the two of them to eat some medicinal dishes personally prepared by the master!"

"Hey, no! You can eat, but you don't need my share!" Meng Zhangxing shouted.

"Hmph! You still have the nerve to eat? You've been tarnishing my master's reputation outside, and I haven't even settled the score with you yet!"

The "old woman" said, stood up, waved at Ye Liuyun and Guo Da, and beckoned them to follow.

Meng Zhangxing didn't want to argue with an old woman without a cultivation realm, so he sulked and stayed seated.

Ye Liuyun and Guo Da followed the old woman to the back hall dining room and sat at the table.

"Luo Yun, your pills are truly amazing; the transformations are so subtle I can't even tell!" Guo Da said directly.

The old woman was startled for a moment, then straightened her posture, smiled and asked, "You also saw it? How did you tell?"

This time, her voice returned to its original tone—very gentle and clear, sounding like that of an eighteen‑ or nineteen‑year‑old.

"Your ring on your hand! I noticed it as soon as I sat down after coming in!" Guo Da replied.

"I see!" Luo Yun also nodded and brought them many pastries.

"Ye brother saw it before me?" Guo Da asked Ye Liuyun curiously.

"Yes! I saw it right at the doorway," Ye Liuyun answered.

"How did you tell?" Guo Da asked directly.

"My Golden Pupils are somewhat special; they can see cultivation realms and flames… I guessed based on the realms and flames!" Ye Liuyun explained.

But while he was speaking, Luo Yun was extremely nervous.

"Don't say it!" she transmitted to Ye Liuyun.

Only after hearing Ye Liuyun say that did she feel relieved.

"Oh!" Guo Da responded, grabbed a pastry and ate, also signaling Ye Liuyun to eat.

Ye Liuyun also picked up a piece and realized the pastry must have been crafted using Luo Yun's alchemical refining method.

The pastry's medicinal fragrance was strong, and its energy abundant.

He took a bite and instantly felt his whole body filled with power.

"What a great method! To refine herbs and energy into pastries!" Ye Liuyun praised.

Luo Yun blushed secretly; hearing Ye Liuyun's praise, she took out a pot of medicinal wine, poured it for them, and asked, "Do you also know alchemical refining?"

"Just a little!" Ye Liuyun said modestly.

Unexpectedly, Luo Yun deliberately put him on the spot. "You dare to say you only understand a little?"

Then Luo Yun began testing him, trying to stump him and embarrass him as a form of revenge.

But after a few questions, she found that perhaps Ye Liuyun truly could refine alchemy.

So she probed deeper into pharmacology and alchemical techniques, but Ye Liuyun answered fluently.

Guo Da was also very surprised. Though he didn't know whether Ye Liuyun's answers were correct, seeing Luo Yun nod approvingly, he also knew Ye Liuyun's responses were probably fine.

Luo Yun managed to find a person to discuss elixirs with, came with genuine interest, no longer gave Ye Liuyun a hard time, and sincerely began to explore the matter with him.

After that, Ye Liuyun and Luo Yun each displayed their own flames.

This time, Ye Liuyun showed her two flames: Nether Ghost Fire and Golden Crow Holy Fire.

"Two kinds of flame! Both are exotic! They're both stronger than mine!" Luo Yun exclaimed upon seeing Ye Liuyun's flames.

"Your flame is impressive too!" Ye Liuyun praised.

Thus, the two of them chatted merrily, and Guo Da listened along.

The three left Meng Zhangxing hanging in the living room, not even sending him a drop of saliva.