Ye Zhan pondered, "They're talking about that kid from the Ye family, could it be me? And the Extreme Yin Extreme Yang body, that refers to Yulan?"
"Thirteen, I heard that the Extreme Yin Extreme Yang body is the best cauldron for us ghost cultivators. Do you think His Majesty the Ghost Emperor captured her for cultivation?"
"Probably not, right? Our Ghost Emperor's cultivation has already reached a state of supernatural perfection. The peak of the God Lord realm, that's the ultimate attainable on Azure Star."
"That's true! Then why do you think our Ghost Emperor captured that Extreme Yin Extreme Yang body?"
"Nine, I'm telling you this, but you must not tell anyone, understand?"
"Thirteen, my lips are sealed. Just tell me, I promise I won't tell anyone."
"Hmm! I heard from Lords Black and White Impermanence that the blood of the Extreme Yin Extreme Yang body is crucial for opening the divine artifact Ghost Gate!"
"The divine artifact Ghost Gate? Could it be that treasure His Majesty the Ghost Emperor brought back from the Heavenly Bestowal Continent?"
"It likely is! Alright, Nine, I still need to report the situation to His Majesty the Ghost Emperor and await his instructions!"
"Thirteen, let me remind you one more time, His Majesty the Ghost Emperor has been very irritable lately, you should be careful!"
"Thank you! I'm leaving!"
After Thirteen finished speaking, he left.
There was no more sound from outside, but Ye Zhan knew that Nine was still outside the cave.
Ye Zhan was tempted to enter the Ghost Domain to investigate, but after much deliberation, he returned to the Chaotic Domain.
It wasn't that Ye Zhan feared death, but rather that a single move could affect the whole situation.
Firstly, Ye Zhan didn't know the situation outside the cave. Besides Nine, were there others hidden in the dark?
Secondly, Ye Zhan knew nothing about the Ghost Domain. If he barged in rashly, he would surely alert the enemy. Once they discovered that the teleportation array had been exposed, they would definitely destroy it and open a new passage. In that case, the situation would be even worse.
Thirdly, Ye Zhan hadn't yet figured out the relationship between the Jing family and the Ghost Domain, so he had to return to investigate this matter thoroughly and confirm whether Jing Yulan was indeed the Extreme Yin Extreme Yang body mentioned by Nine and Thirteen.
Finally, according to Nine and Thirteen, the Ghost Emperor of the Ghost Domain was already a peak God Lord realm existence. With his divine sense, he could cover the entire Ghost Domain without issue. Thus, Ye Zhan barging in rashly would be like exposing himself in broad daylight, a pointless death.
Therefore, Ye Zhan eventually returned to the City of Chaos and erased his presence from the cave.
As for the teleportation array, it was an entity with violent spatial fluctuations. Even if there were residual traces of energy, they would disappear quickly.
Ye Zhan retreated to below the well, further cleaned his traces, then passed through the barrier and swam with all his might to the wellhead.
He jumped out, restored everything to its original state, and then disappeared into the night.
Ye Zhan instructed the intelligence organization of the Ye family in the Chaotic Domain and then rushed back to the Ye family without delay.
Upon returning to the Ye family, he first met his father, Ye Qianjue, and recounted the matter of the teleportation array in detail.
Ye Qianjue, aware of the gravity of the situation, immediately contacted the major families of the Chaotic Domain.
Important figures from the major families of the Chaotic Domain convened a secret meeting.
Ultimately, they decided to lie low and observe the true intentions of the Ghost Domain.
Ye Zhan returned to his room and, after some affectionate time with Jing Yulan, asked tentatively, "Yulan, why did your Jing family decide to settle in the Chaotic City, where killing is done without reason?"
Jing Yulan blinked and replied, "I heard my father say that the more dangerous a place is, the safer it is. Our ancestor specifically chose the Chaotic City because it is a place of great danger. Ye Zhan, why do you suddenly ask about this?"
Ye Zhan shook his head and smiled, "It's nothing, I was just asking casually. Come, let me listen if the baby is bothering you!"
As he spoke, he leaned down and placed his ear against Jing Yulan's belly.
Jing Yulan's face flushed, and she said shyly, "Look how anxious you are! The baby is only three months old, how could it be bothering me!"
Ye Zhan smiled charmingly, "You and my child are exceptionally gifted. What's impossible about a three-month-old being active? By the way, Yulan, have you ever heard of a physique called the Extreme Yin Extreme Yang body?"
Jing Yulan looked bewildered and asked, "What is the Extreme Yin Extreme Yang body?"
Seeing her appear genuinely clueless, Ye Zhan quickly explained with a smile, "The Extreme Yin Extreme Yang body is a very rare physique that only appears in women whose birth charts are entirely Yang."
Jing Yulan shook her head, utterly confused, and furrowed her brows, "Extreme Yin Extreme Yang body? This is the first time I've heard of it!"
Ye Zhan smiled gently, "If you haven't heard of it, then you haven't. I was just speaking casually!"
A flicker of suspicion crossed Jing Yulan's eyes, and she stared intently at Ye Zhan, "Tell me the truth, what exactly did you find out when you went back to the Jing family this time?"
Ye Zhan sighed, "Alas, I found nothing. Yulan, pregnancy is a very arduous task. Let me help you to bed so you can rest. I still have some matters to discuss with Father, alright?"
Jing Yulan nodded obediently, "If you need to go, then go quickly. You don't need to help me, I can go rest on my own."
"That won't do. If I don't personally help you to bed, I won't be at ease. What if you fall?"
As Ye Zhan spoke, he gently supported Jing Yulan and carefully walked towards the bed.
Reaching the bedside, Ye Zhan removed Jing Yulan's shoes, helped her lie down, tucked her in, and smiled, "Good girl, close your eyes and rest. I'll come to accompany you after I'm done talking with Father!"
Jing Yulan nodded submissively and closed her eyes.
Ye Zhan kissed her forehead lightly, then left the room and headed straight for the study.
He was now certain that Jing Yulan was unaware of the truth.
As soon as Ye Zhan left the room, Jing Yulan opened her eyes and sat up, her expression becoming extremely solemn.
Although Ye Zhan had said he found nothing when he returned to the Jing family, Jing Yulan had a gut feeling that he was lying to her.
She didn't expose him because she didn't want to create a rift between them because of it.
The reason the Jing family chose to settle in the Chaotic City, and the matter of the Extreme Yin Extreme Yang body, were likely tests Ye Zhan was conducting on her.
But why was Ye Zhan testing her?
Although Jing Yulan was simple, she was not foolish.
She knew that Ye Zhan must have made some significant discovery within the Jing family.
However, Jing Yulan had grown up in the Jing family since childhood, but she had never heard her father mention any secrets hidden by the Jing family. Therefore, she was very curious about Ye Zhan's discovery.