Chapter 9: Arriving at the Grand Mansion

On the way to the Sun family, Ye Yun started his rambling again, perhaps out of curiosity, and kept asking Sun Gong about his great‑grandfather.

Sun Gong patiently answered, and somehow they sensed no gap at all between human and immortal in Ye Yun; instead they felt a closeness, and from Ye Yun's current appearance he looked only in his twenties, with a face that was truly breathtaking.

Ye Yun's looks now blend several generations of aesthetic standards, combining masculine beauty with the tender charm of youth, which is why everyone feels so close to him.

Although some people answered Ye Yun's questions fluently and politely, others felt their temper flare and silently thought, "Master!! Calm down, stop chanting, why are you starting again?"

Indeed, the one whose temper flared was Li Yan; she was deep­ly impressed by Ye Yun's "eloquence," yet a small part of her still recalled the scene of storming into the bathroom.

She was also eager to see what the Sun family's mansion looked like; based on her knowledge of the Sun family, it should be a splendid manor, and she felt a little anticipation.

The group rode in the middle of the convoy, occasionally drawing envious glances from passersby, and they swaggered along the road.

After Ye Yun finished asking his questions, he began to study the small iron box in his hand with utmost seriousness.

Sun Gong and Sun Liwen, seeing the scene, thought to themselves, "So the Immortal Ye actually has such a childlike appearance."

In the common understanding, immortals are said to know the heavens and the earth, and have no interest in worldly affairs, not partaking in mortal life.

But Ye Yun's appearance clearly overturns their perception—handsome looks, a lifespan equal to the heavens, boundless magical power, and refined speech (when he's serious); could this be the true form of an immortal?

Everyone fell into their own thoughts, and soon they arrived at the Sun family's mansion.

Strictly speaking, this could be called a small castle.

Li Yan was stunned when she saw the mansion.

"Wow, this is huge, it's so beautiful..."

After Li Yan's praise, smiles gradually spread across Sun Gong's and Sun Liwen's faces; after all, everyone welcomes flattering words.

Moreover, the Sun family's mansion cost billions to build, fully deserving Li Yan's compliments.

However, what they see now is only the exterior; the interior décor will surely astonish them.

The group slowly walked through a passage lined with greenery, while the mansion's staff cast puzzled looks at Ye Yun and Li Yan.

After all, it was the first time anyone had seen Sun Liwen and Sun Gong greet someone together; they wondered what kind of background and status that implied, and began to discuss it.

Ye Yun didn't mind much; after all, he had become accustomed to such stares along the way.

The four finally entered the house.

The interior décor was truly a sight to behold—golden and resplendent; although the exterior already resembled a paradise, the inside was even more breathtaking, and even Ye Yun found himself entranced.

On the hall's walls were calligraphic strokes carved by a famous person, and the ceiling featured a hand‑crafted pure crystal chandelier.

Li Yan could still praise the exterior, but for the interior she ran out of words; the speechless Li Yan simply uttered a single "Wow~".

Seeing that even Ye Yun liked their mansion made Sun Gong and Sun Liwen even happier; they promptly led Ye Yun and Li Yan to their own rooms, reasoning that after such a long journey they deserved a good rest.

Bathed in the crystal light, the four arrived at Ye Yun's room, the master bedroom of the house, the principal suite; its interior matched or even surpassed the exterior, indescribably beautiful, and Ye Yun liked it immensely.

Li Yan's bedroom, though not as impressive as Ye Yun's, was nearby and not lacking; at least she could always go see the handsome young man, who seemed like a little immortal.

Neither Li Yan nor Ye Yun sensed any shift in their relationship, yet each left a mark in the other's heart that belonged solely to them.

After a brief rest, they arrived at the meal segment Ye Yun had been most looking forward to, eager to see how the Sun family's cuisine would be.

Sun Gong specifically instructed the kitchen to prepare extra tasty dishes, all Chinese, to prevent Ye Yun from being unable to handle Western food.

One must admit it was very thoughtful; several renowned chefs began bustling in the kitchen, and Ye Yun and Li Yan quickly took their seats at the table.

After all, there's a saying: "If you don't eat enthusiastically, your thoughts are in trouble!"

In fact, Ye Yun hadn't rested earlier but entered a meditative state; he constantly felt that after entering the Sun estate, his Earth‑Binding Power had loosened a bit.

It seems this opportunity is also linked to the Sun family, but he could not fathom why; when he previously met Sun Gong's great‑grandfather he hadn't felt the Earth‑Binding Power shift—could his earlier guidance have altered the field of heavenly and earthly forces?

That's unlikely; he only pointed out a path, not enough to change the field of heavenly and earthly forces—could this not be mere chance but the karma he sowed himself?

Then why did the Earth‑Binding Power also loosen when I met Li Yan? Could the opportunity revolve around Li Yan, whose affairs affect the Sun family?

Sigh, I truly don't know whether this chance is a blessing or a curse for them; never mind, even if it's a curse my abilities can protect them.

Although Ye Yun is an Earth Immortal, he cannot see through fate; after all, fate is condensed from the power of heaven and earth, and even an immortal cannot fully comprehend it. The power of heaven and earth was born before the world took shape; it is the Great Dao, impossible to pierce easily.

This line of thought only made Ye Yun hungrier, increasing his anticipation for today's meal.

Ye Yun and Li Yan's eyes were full of anticipation—truly, they were both gourmands.

Just then, a voice from the servants outside suddenly rang out.

"Quick, catch that cat! Don't let it run away; the master is receiving guests and it must not get in. You all go block it over there."

Goodness, a cat actually managed to slip into such a tightly sealed mansion.

Suddenly a petite figure appeared in the main hall, sprinting toward Ye Yun at great speed.

This left Sun Liwen and Sun Gong dumbfounded; after all, there were many people in the courtyard, yet someone managed to bring a chubby cat inside, which should have been easy to catch.