On Chaofeng Mountain, atop Qingyun Peak.
Lin Xueyan and the others had also noticed the massive explosion in the distance, but they were unsure what had happened.
Moments later, they saw their Master returning from the direction of the blast.
As soon as Ye Yun landed, the women immediately surrounded him.
"Master, are you alright?"
"Master, when did you leave?"
"Master, were you fighting outside?"
They bombarded him with a rapid-fire barrage of questions.
Ye Yun smiled and shook his head, reassuring them.
"Don't worry, your Master is fine."
"Really?"
"Really!"
Ye Yun nodded with absolute certainty.
However, as soon as he finished speaking.
Lin Xueyan, Bai Xiaoxiao, Chen Lingyi, Chen Lingyi, Fang Zhiwei, and Ye Yao.
All of them, as if discovering something, were staring intently at his face.
After a long while, Ye Yun couldn't help but ask.
"What is it? Why are you all looking at your Master like that?"
"Master..."
Fang Zhiwei stared at his face, pursed her lips, and hesitated to speak.
Meanwhile, Ye Yun still hadn't caught on.
"Hm? What?"
"Something must have happened between you and the Heavenly Phoenix Empress!"
"Huh? What makes you say that?"
"Because..."
Fang Zhiwei stepped forward, touched his face, and wiped at it.
Then, she waved her rosy finger in front of Ye Yun.
"You still have that woman's lipstick on your face! I recognize this lip color very clearly, it's the one the Heavenly Phoenix Empress uses most often!"
At these words, Ye Yun's lips twitched.
Damn it...
He only then remembered that detail, and that he had forgotten to wipe it off upon his return. What a mistake!
At this moment, with the exception of Ye Yao, who had not yet been fully assimilated.
Five pairs of eyes, filled with indignation, stared at him. Lin Xueyan was the first to step forward and ask.
"Master, have you already... with the Heavenly Phoenix Empress..."
Ye Yun couldn't help but cough lightly.
"I say, listen to your Master's sophistry...呸, listen to your Master's explanation!"
After all, if something had truly happened with her, then so be it.
The problem was, nothing substantial had happened with her yet.
Ye Yun needed to defend his own innocence.
However, his disciples' emotions were still quite intense.
Chen Lingyi hugged his arm, nuzzling him tearfully.
"After you found the Heavenly Phoenix Empress as your Immortal Companion, you won't want us anymore, will you?"
Although, the Heavenly Phoenix Empress did seem superior to her, and her figure was so good...
Her words were exactly what Lin Xueyan and the others wanted to say.
Among them, Fang Zhiwei was particularly insightful.
"Exactly, if you get an Immortal Companion, that person definitely won't let us get close to you anymore!"
"Then, we'll have less interaction... bit by bit we'll be abandoned, and then no one will want us..."
In an instant, her thoughts drifted to a place that made Ye Yun both amused and exasperated.
He quickly explained, "Don't worry, none of that is true."
"Not to mention, nothing truly happened between your Master and that Heavenly Phoenix Empress. She kissed me just now to repel the enemy. You probably all noticed the commotion, right?"
"In other words, even if your Master truly had an Immortal Companion, I wouldn't abandon you!"
Ye Yun gazed at them with a smile and said softly.
"You are all your Master's little angels!"
After this speech, their melancholic expressions finally recovered slightly.
Fang Zhiwei looked at him suspiciously.
"Just now... was it really just to repel the enemy? What kind of enemy repelling requires a kiss?"
Ye Yun coughed lightly and explained the situation earlier.
After listening, the women finally understood and then showed looks of concern.
"The Heavenly Dao Palace Master actually came in person. Master, it's great that you're alright..."
Fang Zhiwei looked at him with a lingering fear. After all, as someone from the Astrology Immortal Sect, she understood the terrifying power of that Palace Master better than anyone present.
Ye Yun waved his hand and said with a smile.
"No need to worry. After this incident, I believe she won't make a move against your Master for a while."
"Mhm, mhm, that's wonderful!"
Fang Zhiwei nodded joyfully.
However, she then seemed to recall something and said mysteriously to Ye Yun.
"By the way, Master, can you close your eyes for a moment?"
"Hm?"
Ye Yun was a bit confused, not understanding what she suddenly wanted.
Fang Zhiwei, however, grabbed his hand and said pleadingly.
"Master, just close your eyes, it'll be quick, and it's very exciting!"
"The way you say it, your Master is a bit hesitant to close them..."
"I'm your disciple, what bad intentions could I have?"
"This..."
Ye Yun pondered for a moment, it seemed reasonable.
Regardless of Lin Xueyan and the others, Fang Zhiwei was quite well-behaved...
Of course, in terms of aspiring to become his Immortal Companion.
"Fine, your Master will close them then."
Ye Yun sighed and slowly closed his eyes, thinking helplessly.
Could this melodramatic act be that she wanted to kiss him?
But the moment he thought this, he felt a soft touch on his cheek.
"???"
This incredibly familiar sensation made Ye Yun abruptly open his eyes.
Without any surprise, he indeed saw Fang Zhiwei sneakily leaning in and kissing him on the cheek.
Seeing Ye Yun open his eyes, she then wore a triumphant expression.
Ye Yun touched his cheek that had been taken advantage of and said exasperatedly.
"I say, Zhiwei, how have you also become mischievous? You can't just kiss people casually!"
However, Fang Zhiwei said indignantly.
"How could I? This is my first kiss!"
"If it's your first kiss, why give it to your Master?"
"Because I like you..."
Fang Zhiwei stuck out her tongue.
Ye Yun helplessly cupped his forehead. It's over, this girl seems to have been truly corrupted.
This terrible sect, must it really lead him further and further down this heretical path?
Although he knew it was useless, Ye Yun still reminded her.
"Liking someone, we have a Master-disciple relationship, right? This is a one-off, you can't casually kiss like this in the future, understand?"
However, Fang Zhiwei didn't seem to have taken any of it to heart.
And she directly gave a reason that left Ye Yun speechless and with nothing to say.
"I've heard it all, Xueyan, Xiaoxiao, and Lingyi Shijie have already kissed you!"
"They all had their reasons."
"Then this disciple also has a reason!"
"What reason?"
"Because of love!"
"..."
Ye Yun was somewhat helpless. He had to admit that with Lin Xueyan and the others back then, quite a few things had indeed happened to each of them, leading to kisses by chance.
And this Fang Zhiwei was practically an evolved version of them.
Meanwhile, Ye Yao, standing nearby, looked at Ye Yun with suspicion, even vigilance.
"This guy, he doesn't happen to like his disciples, does he?"
Although under Fang Zhiwei's guidance, she was studying the sect's scriptures.
She was still quite a distance from being completely assimilated...
"That's enough. Since each of you has kissed your Master once, you're not allowed to take advantage of your Master like this anymore!"
Ye Yun looked at the women with a serious expression and instructed them.
Fang Zhiwei also repeatedly agreed, her eyes filled with sincerity.
"Disciple understands, I won't kiss you again next time!"
Ye Yun finally nodded in satisfaction.
Little did he know, for Fang Zhiwei, she only said she wouldn't kiss him again, but didn't say anything about other things...
Ye Yun took a deep breath and then said.
"During this period, you have all made progress. Let your Master examine your bodies to see if there are any issues."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Yao, who had been wary of him, couldn't help but say.
"Master... are you talking about a proper physical examination?"
"..."
Ye Yun almost choked.
He even glared at her and said.
"What do you think? Of course, it's a proper examination!"
"Is that so..."
Ye Yao breathed a sigh of relief, while Lin Xueyan and the others secretly sighed, not knowing what they were lamenting.
After this, Ye Yun used his profound energy to perform internal observation for each of them, conducting a detailed examination one by one.
After all, with his help, their cultivation speed had been too fast, and sometimes problems could arise, so it was good to have them checked to detect any issues in time.
"Hmm... all very good."
After the examination, Ye Yun smiled and looked at Fang Zhiwei and Ye Yao.
"In such a short time, you have comprehended Immortal Divine Abilities and reached the Profound Immortal realm. Very good!"
Upon hearing this, Fang Zhiwei giggled playfully.
"Then, Master... are there any rewards?"
She blinked her eyes, as if clearly hinting at something to Ye Yun.
Thus, Ye Yun responded to her with a very amiable smile.
"No, next."