Under the bright moon.
The young girl wore ornate attire, her partially exposed shoulders captivating.
Her figure also appeared to have… developed better than before.
She clasped her small hands in front of her, maintaining a semblance of decorum, but then lowered her head and shyly said.
"Elder Ye, good evening…"
Ye Yun sized up Gu Xiaoyue, a touch of surprise in his eyes.
He hadn't seen her for some time, reportedly because she was in seclusion, learning how to be a qualified leader.
Now, it seemed she had changed considerably, truly embodying the bearing of a Palace Mistress.
"Xiaoyue… no, I should call you Palace Mistress Gu now."
Ye Yun smiled, which made Gu Xiaoyue a bit embarrassed.
"Elder Ye, please don't tease me. I'm not yet a qualified Palace Mistress, so please continue to call me Xiaoyue."
Originally, the position of Palace Mistress of the Ancient Dao Palace should have belonged to her master. It was entirely Gu Chen's decision to insist she become Palace Mistress, with him supporting her from behind the scenes.
She had learned a lot during this period, but to become a qualified Palace Mistress was still a long way off.
Ye Yun chuckled and said, "One day, you will become a qualified Palace Mistress."
"Now, can you tell me why you've come to find me so late?"
"This…"
Mentioning this matter, Gu Xiaoyue's small face flushed. She wrung her hands at her waist and said.
"There is indeed something I wish to ask of Elder Ye. That… could we go inside to talk?"
After speaking, she seemed to have made up her mind. As she looked up at Ye Yun, her eyes were filled with determination.
"Inside?"
Ye Yun was puzzled but agreed.
"Alright, come inside with me."
Inside the cave dwelling, the cold air had long since dissipated, returning to its usual state.
Upon entering, Ye Yun smiled and said.
"Xiaoyue, find a place to sit down anywhere."
As a result, Gu Xiaoyue sat directly on the bed.
Ye Yun didn't pay much attention and was about to sit on a nearby chair.
Then he saw Gu Xiaoyue gently pat the space beside her.
"Elder Ye, could you sit a bit closer?"
"Uh…"
Ye Yun grew more confused, but he reluctantly walked over and sat on the bed with Gu Xiaoyue.
"Alright, now can you tell me what it is?"
Hearing this, Gu Xiaoyue pursed her lips and slowly said.
"Elder Ye, I heard that you're going to attempt to ascend to the Heavenly Domain tomorrow?"
"Indeed. I can't improve my strength any further on this Profound Sky Continent, so I wish to take Xueyan and the others to the Heavenly Domain to forge our paths."
"Is that so… then we might not see each other for a long time."
"If nothing unexpected happens, that's right."
Ye Yun nodded. After all, he hadn't heard of any cultivators from the Heavenly Domain returning to the Profound Sky Continent through normal means.
It was imaginable that once one ascended, returning would be very troublesome.
After speaking, he noticed Gu Xiaoyue's silence and asked doubtfully.
"Xiaoyue, you're very strange today. Did something happen?"
"Or has someone bullied you? If so, this Seat will go and destroy him for you!"
He could brazenly say that, in his current state, he could make anyone in the Profound Sky Continent die if he wished. He was truly the master of this realm.
After a moment of silence, Gu Xiaoyue suddenly looked up at him and asked.
"Elder Ye, do you think Xiaoyue is pretty?"
"Of course, you're beautiful."
Ye Yun smiled without hesitation, "You are a top-tier beauty."
"Since that's the case, may Xiaoyue ask you for one thing?"
"Of course, as long as I can do it."
"Then, before you leave, can you leave your mark on Xiaoyue?"
"Uh? Leave a mark?"
Ye Yun's eyebrows twitched. He hadn't fully comprehended her words yet.
"What kind of mark?"
As soon as the words fell, Gu Xiaoyue stretched out her hands, held his arm, and gently placed it on her chest, over her beating heart.
While Ye Yun was astonished, Gu Xiaoyue, with a blushing face, said.
"Elder Ye, could you spend the night with me?"
"Let Xiaoyue become a woman."
"Master said that this way, you won't forget about me when you go to the Heavenly Domain."
As she spoke, her face was so red it looked like it could bleed.
Even though she was outgoing and had never hidden her affection for Ye Yun, saying such ambiguous words still made her very shy.
Ye Yun froze on the spot, feeling the gentle touch in his palm, imbued with Gu Xiaoyue's reassuring warmth.
This girl had indeed developed more than before, and she was… not wearing anything.
Ye Yun's mouth twitched slightly as he said, "That old fellow Gu Chen actually taught you this? He's really getting more and more shameless."
"Matters of such importance in life shouldn't be used in this way."
Gu Xiaoyue disagreed, pursing her delicate crimson lips and saying.
"But, besides this body, I truly don't know what else can make you remember me forever."
She was very afraid that Ye Yun, whom she loved, would gradually forget her existence after reaching the Heavenly Domain.
Compared to having a place in the heart of the one she loved forever.
What was an embrace compared to that?
Ye Yun withdrew his hand and looked at her helplessly.
"What are you thinking in that little head of yours? Even if you do nothing, I will always remember you."
"Besides, you're still so young."
"I'm not small!"
Hearing this, Gu Xiaoyue puffed out her chest proudly, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
Ye Yun, however, gazed at the mysterious small hills on her chest and shook his head helplessly.
"I'm talking about your age, not your figure."
Ye Yun sighed, "You are still too young. These things should only happen after you've reached adulthood."
At this, Gu Xiaoyue asked with a hint of surprise.
"So, it means it will be possible when I grow up?"
"Uh… I guess… so…"
Ye Yun didn't want her to be too disappointed, so he went along with her words.
The result was as expected; Gu Xiaoyue was very happy.
"Then it's settled, when Xiaoyue grows up!"
With Ye Yun's words, Gu Xiaoyue felt her body filled with strength.
She smiled and said, "Actually, Master has another idea."
"He wants me to become your disciple and then go to the Heavenly Domain together."
Hearing this, Ye Yun looked at her in surprise.
"And you? What are your plans?"
Honestly, with Gu Xiaoyue's qualifications, he wouldn't refuse if she wanted to be his disciple.
Gu Xiaoyue, however, shook her head. "I refused Master."
"Why? Do you think following me is too dangerous?"
Ye Yun was quite surprised. After all, Gu Xiaoyue should have seen the achievements of Xueyan and the others.
As a result, Gu Xiaoyue said with a serious expression.
"Of course, it's because if I become your disciple, I won't be able to have improper thoughts about you anymore!"
"This… makes a lot of sense."
Ye Yun almost shed tears on the spot. Finally, someone sensible!
Look, look at what she said. He truly wished Lin Xueyan and the others could have Gu Xiaoyue's awareness!
Then he wouldn't have to suppress his natural urges on a daily basis.
Immediately, Gu Xiaoyue said with a playful smile.
"Therefore, Xiaoyue will rely on her own efforts to reach the Heavenly Domain!"
"And then openly, I'll push you down, ah no, I'll pursue you!"