These words left Fang Zhiwei speechless.
Indeed, this was her biggest vulnerability when facing her mother.
Seeing her silence, Fang Ruolan turned to Ye Yun.
"Zhiwei is still young and sometimes doesn't understand things. Elder Ye, what do you think should be done?"
All eyes turned to Ye Yun, awaiting his answer.
After a moment of silence, Ye Yun weighed his thoughts and finally sighed.
"I express my deepest sympathy for the affairs of your family."
"However, I still believe that one should pursue their inner desires in life and firmly hold their future in their own hands. Otherwise, even a stable life will not bring happiness."
In Ye Yun's view, as a master, his role was to support any of his disciples' actions (except for becoming filial disciples to their masters)!
As for risks and rewards, outsiders might not know, but he was well aware that Fang Zhiwei, by following him and surviving through countless dangers, would undoubtedly achieve great things.
Therefore, Ye Yun felt he had some qualification to guarantee Fang Zhiwei a perfect future.
Upon hearing this, Fang Ruolan frowned.
"Given your background, you are destined to be at the center of storms. Can you guarantee that you can protect her?"
"This… I really can't guarantee it."
Ye Yun shook his head, then added with determination.
"But no matter what happens, I will never die before my disciple."
He wasn't exaggerating this point. With the system's space, as long as he could survive, his disciples would not be in mortal danger.
"Master…"
His words drew touched glances from Fang Zhiwei and Lin Xueyan.
"Those are indeed grand words…"
Fang Ruolan smiled faintly and then nodded.
"If that's the case, I hope you can live up to your words."
Ye Yun was taken aback by her response.
"Uh, you just agreed?"
"Otherwise?"
Fang Ruolan glanced at him.
"Should I forcibly attack you, injure you, and then have that woman Feng Qingxian tear down our Star-Gazing Immortal Sect?"
She sighed and continued,
"Besides, I am her aunt, not her enemy. If she can find a good master, I should be overjoyed for her."
At this point, the people beside her couldn't hold back.
"If we don't take her back, it might be difficult to explain to the Sect Master…"
When they arrived, the Sect Master had given a strict order.
If they returned empty-handed, especially if they let her go willingly, wouldn't the Sect Master tear them apart?
Fang Ruolan said calmly, "I will personally explain to the Sect Master when we return. You don't need to worry."
"But…"
"No buts. Obey orders."
Fang Ruolan's voice grew slightly louder, causing the others to instantly deflate.
Despite the Deputy Sect Master's polite demeanor, she was as formidable and overbearing within the sect as the Sect Master herself.
Now, Fang Zhiwei was overjoyed.
"Aunt! I knew you were the nicest to me!!"
She excitedly rushed into her aunt's embrace. This was the second time she had been so happy since meeting her master!
Seeing this, Fang Ruolan ruffled her hair, her eyes full of affection.
Ever since childhood, Fang Zhiwei's father and elder sister had passed away, and her mother was busy with sect affairs alone. She had been the closest to her.
Initially, she had intended to take Fang Zhiwei with her, but after witnessing Ye Yun's immense potential, she believed that following Master Ye Yun was the best choice for Zhiwei.
"This is truly wonderful…"
Lin Xueyan and the others watching from afar couldn't help but show relieved smiles.
This was true family…
Only Bai Xiaoxiao looked at the scene with envy, then her expression gradually dimmed, and she lowered her head.
After all, if she had had such an aunt, or if her mother were still alive, perhaps she and her family wouldn't have reached the point of complete estrangement.
"Mother…"
Bai Xiaoxiao pursed her lips. Suddenly, she felt a warm touch on her head.
She came back to her senses and looked up, only to find her master gently stroking her head, looking at her with a smile.
At this moment, their eyes met, and without needing words, they understood each other's thoughts.
"Master…"
Bai Xiaoxiao's turbulent emotions gradually calmed under Ye Yun's warm palm…
…
Fang Ruolan and Fang Zhiwei talked for a long time.
Most of their conversation revolved around Fang Zhiwei recounting how she was pursued, met her master, and later shared some amusing anecdotes from her life.
Of course, her affection for her master was something she consciously kept hidden…
Finally, after finishing her story, Fang Ruolan nodded with satisfaction.
"Alright, as long as you are happy, that's all that matters. Be careful in the future, and always listen to your master, understand?"
"Mm-hmm, mm-hmm!"
Fang Zhiwei nodded repeatedly and confidently declared, "I've always been the most obedient!"
"That's good. Then I can rest assured."
Fang Ruolan smiled, then as if remembering something, asked Ye Yun.
"By the way, Zhiwei is about to break through to the Profound Immortal Realm soon. Do you need me to send over an immortal artifact for her?"
Hearing this, Ye Yun waved his hand.
"That won't be necessary. Since she is my disciple, I should be the one to prepare the immortal artifact!"
It was a joke. How could he possibly pass up such a good opportunity for return rewards?
Fang Ruolan and the others looked on with admiration.
"Elder Ye is truly generous, sparing no effort for his disciples."
After saying that, she sighed and said with a smile,
"If I were younger by a thousand or a hundred years, I would definitely want to become Elder Ye's disciple."
"Sect Master Fang, please don't joke. I can't handle such praise."
Ye Yun was amused and helpless. He then asked, "By the way, when do you plan to leave?"
Fang Ruolan replied without hesitation, "The sooner the better, of course. Zhiwei's mother is still waiting for news."
"However, I have something important to discuss. May I speak with you privately?"
Ye Yun was slightly taken aback. Seeing her serious expression, he could only agree.
Then, under the curious gazes of everyone, the two of them separated from the group and moved to a distance.
Fang Ruolan directly handed him a green jade slip.
"Elder Ye, please accept this."
"Uh, this is…"
"This is a one-way, single-use, ultra-long-distance communication jade slip."
"Communication jade slip? What are you giving this to me for?"
To Ye Yun's question, Fang Ruolan replied with a stern expression.
"Let me be direct. If nothing unexpected happens, the Heavenly Dao Divine Hall might take action against Mount Chaofeng in the future."
"This includes you as well. They have always suspected that Xingwu exposed her whereabouts voluntarily to cover for you."
"Now that you have publicly killed a Divine Hall enforcement elder, the Divine Hall will undoubtedly try to eliminate you completely given your terrifying growth rate!"