The next morning.
Ye Ming, as usual, woke up early to prepare breakfast for the women.
Although the royal palace had imperial chefs, if Ye Ming had time, he was willing to cook himself and make the most delicious dishes for his women.
"Where did you go last night?"
Ye Ming was washing ingredients when a silhouette in a red lace robe, exuding a hint of languor, leaned against the doorway outside the room.
This kind of lazy aura was rarely seen on this woman.
More often, she exuded a formidable ferocity that made ordinary people dare not approach.
Only in this warm room would she completely retract it, transforming it into a gentleness that belonged solely to her.
Hearing the voice, even without turning around, Ye Ming naturally knew who it was.
"You know!"
Ye Ming continued washing the ingredients, feeling the woman behind him step closer.
The next second, his back felt a soft weight.
"Thank you!"
Yegawa Sagong rested her head gently on Ye Ming's back, embracing his waist, her heart filled with warmth and her beautiful eyes brimming with emotion.
"It's my fault towards Sister Zhen, this is what I should do."
Ye Ming wrung the water from his hands, turned around, and gently stroked the exquisite profile before him, saying in a soft voice, "Don't worry, I will definitely let Sister Zhen live here."
"And there will always be a place for her here."
"Good! I believe you!"
Standing on her tiptoes, Yegawa Sagong parted her red lips and kissed him.
Ten minutes later.
Yegawa Sagong, her face flushed, tidied her slightly disheveled nightgown and walked out of the kitchen.
After breakfast.
The women also began their respective tasks.
Following the discussion last night, Nangong Qian and her team would be led by Dolisa as captain.
After all, among the six of them, Dolisa, who came from the Shadow Guard Commander, was more suitable in terms of combat experience.
Now, she had also resigned from her position as Shadow Guard Commander and made the team's training her top priority.
At the same time, this team naturally acquired a resounding name:
Violet Orchid!
This was nominated by Bai Qiushui.
It sounded beautiful and also suited the identities of the six women.
"Are you leaving already?"
Ye Ming looked at the six women who were ready to depart, surprised by their plan to go out for training.
"Now that we all have the ability to protect ourselves, we can't just get stronger by solely cultivating."
Dolisa stated from a professional standpoint.
"I know!"
Ye Ming naturally understood this, but with the impending chaos, he was unsure if it was good or bad for them to leave now.
"Heroes emerge in troubled times, Ye Ming, don't look down on us!"
Nangong Qian stepped forward, nudged his chest with her elbow, her face full of confidence.
"Let them go for training!"
Fang Junxue also chimed in, "None of us sisters want to be mere decorative pieces."
"That's right! As our strongest force, we must live up to our name."
Loriya nodded emphatically.
Ye Ming pondered for a moment and finally agreed to their decision.
With the strength of the six women now, and their unique origin powers, they could even fight against Innate realm cultivators.
"Good! I agree to your training!"
Ye Ming nodded but stated his condition: "I know you don't want to rely on me excessively, but one thing is crucial: never push yourselves too hard."
"If you encounter Innate realm cultivators, you can fight them."
"But if you encounter a Heavenly Human realm expert, you must notify me immediately, understand?"
"Also..."
He looked at Bai Qiushui, his expression more serious than ever: "Qiushui, you absolutely cannot reveal your identity as a 'Spirit.' You must all remember this."
This was Ye Ming's biggest concern.
A Spirit!
That could easily cause sects to compete for them.
This was not a joke.
Besides this, Ye Ming was also worried that they might underestimate the power of their enemies.
In the past, they had always stayed by his side. Even if Heavenly Human realm experts attacked, it didn't seem to make them feel the terror of the opponent.
Therefore, Ye Ming worried they might have a misconception.
Thinking that Heavenly Human realm experts were nothing special.
But one must realize, who were those Heavenly Human realm experts facing?
It was Ye Ming, who possessed the Time Spirit!
Furthermore, his own cultivation realm had already reached the mid-stage of the Heavenly Human realm.
The phrase "invincible among peers" was most fitting for him.
So, it wasn't that Heavenly Human realm experts were too weak.
It was because he was too strong.
"We understand very well!"
Dolisa said very seriously, "Precisely because you are too strong, it's easy for us to become dependent."
"Going out for training now is the best opportunity."
"Good!"
Ye Ming stepped forward, hugged each of the women, and said with a smile:
"Go!"
"I hope to hear of your Violet Orchid team's renown soon."
Watching them leave, Ye Ming felt both relieved and touched.
They were all growing.
"Don't worry about them, their light will eventually shine upon the entire world."
Fang Junxue patted his hand.
"You're right, I was being sentimental."
Ye Ming turned back and looked at the remaining women.
"Qingyu, from now on, you will stay with Junxue. Besides learning how to manage the Tianming Alliance, your focus should be on cultivation."
"Only by raising your realm will your precognitive abilities become stronger and more accurate, understand?"
He instructed Bu Qingyu.
"Mm! I know!"
Bu Qingyu's little face broke into a smile, "Sister Junxue has already told me, I won't slack off."
"Good! But don't put too much pressure on yourself either."
Ye Ming gently rubbed her head and said softly, "The growth of an Intellect Spirit is crucial for its state of mind."
"So, if you encounter anything unpleasant in the future, or hit a bottleneck, come directly to me, alright?"
"I... Mm!"
Bu Qingyu lowered her head slightly shyly, not daring to meet Ye Ming's gaze directly.
Although she now had a position in the Concubine Pavilion, their relationship was still incredibly pure.
Intimate actions like this for the moment left her momentarily stunned.
Ye Ming naturally noticed this, then took her small hand and smiled without speaking.
Gradually, Bu Qingyu also slowly got used to it, raised her head, her little eyes still somewhat evasive, but no longer flustered.
Fang Junxue and Loriya saw this scene and exchanged a knowing smile.
Meanwhile, Nai Ni'er, who had been standing with Mo Zhaoge, kept glancing at the woman beside her.
The two had become familiar through their interaction last night.
However, while they were familiar, they were far from knowing each other well.
One could even say she couldn't see through what Mo Zhaoge was thinking.
She felt a maturity far beyond her peers from the other person.
"Is this the peculiarity of the Time Spirit?"
She mused.
"Loriya, there are some things I want to discuss with you regarding the Tianming Alliance."
Fang Junxue also glanced at Mo Zhaoge and then spoke.
"Okay! I was thinking the same thing!"
Loriya nodded gently, "Ni'er, you should participate as well and provide us with some intelligence."
"Understood!"
Nai Ni'er responded with a smile.
"Qingyu, it's time for your studies."
Ye Ming squeezed Bu Qingyu's jade hand.
"Ah! I... okay!"
Feeling the warmth in her palm, Bu Qingyu's little face turned red, and she immediately ran to Fang Junxue's side, lowering her head again.
What a shy girl!
After Fang Junxue and the other three left, Yegawa Sagong was also about to leave. She came to Ye Ming and said with some reluctance, "Don't worry about the matters in the Eastern Island Country, I will handle them."
"Be careful!"
Ye Ming embraced her and kissed her forehead, "As soon as I have time, I'll come to see you."
"Mm!"
Yegawa Sagong looked up, as if thinking of something, then her pretty face flushed, she leaned close to Ye Ming's ear and whispered.
"Ah! This... dual... dual..."
Hearing her soft words, Ye Ming's eyes widened abruptly.
He never expected Yegawa Sagong to make such a decision as she left.
"Alright! I'm leaving now!"
"Waiting for you!"
With that, Yegawa Sagong's figure transformed into a sky full of red light.
Slowly dissipating!
Although Yegawa Sagong had left, the impact she left on Ye Ming was still buzzing in his mind.
Even now, Ye Ming had some images forming in his mind.
"Here, wipe your nosebleed first!"
Just as Ye Ming was lost in his imagination, a voice with a hint of a smile entered his ears, pulling his mind back.
"I... I..."
Ye Ming looked at the tissue in front of him, his old face turning red.
"What did Sister Sagong say to you that made you so excited?"
Mo Zhaoge looked at him with great interest, the corners of her lips slightly raised.
"Cough cough! Nothing... nothing, hehehe!"
Wiping his nose with the tissue, the bright red blood made Ye Ming wish he could tear open a spatial rift and crawl into it.
It was too embarrassing.
"Oh! If you don't want to say, then don't. Anyway..."
Mo Zhaoge extended two slender fingers, poked Ye Ming's waist, and teased, "You should pay more attention to your health!"
"I..."
This time, Ye Ming almost died on the spot.
"Let's go! Since they've created an opportunity for us to spend time alone, we shouldn't disappoint them."
Mo Zhaoge stopped teasing him and walked ahead of him towards the backyard.
Ye Ming shook his head, temporarily cast aside the stimulating images in his mind, and followed.
The two walked side by side.
"I heard from Junxue that you wanted to research something very powerful?"
He asked.
"Mm! Very powerful!"
Mo Zhaoge gazed ahead, her eyes as clear as water, and said with a smile, "Once I finish my research, I can guarantee that the overall strength of the Tianming Alliance will increase severalfold."
"That powerful?"
Ye Ming was slightly surprised.
Considering that she possessed the Time Spirit, her means were already unpredictable, so it was normal for him not to see through it.
Although he himself had mastered the power of time, compared to Mo Zhaoge, who was a Time Spirit, there would still be a gap in the end.
"Forget it! I won't pry into your affairs. We are all looking forward to your surprise."
Ye Ming shook his head.
However, he could overlook this matter. But other things, he still couldn't let go of.
He spoke in a deep voice, "Zhaoge, if possible, I still hope you can improve your strength as soon as possible. I believe you understand what I mean."
Although he had already given her the immortal cultivation techniques related to the Time Spirit.
However, Ye Ming did not sense any trace of cultivation from Mo Zhaoge at this moment.
This meant that she had not yet started cultivating.
"Oh! Are you very concerned about my cultivation progress?"
Mo Zhaoge turned sideways slightly and smiled charmingly.
"This... yes, very concerned!"
Ye Ming was silent for a moment, then said seriously, "You are a Time Spirit, and this news will spread sooner or later."
"Perhaps you don't yet understand the terrifying allure a Spirit possesses. But I can responsibly tell you..."
"I know!"
Mo Zhaoge interrupted before Ye Ming could finish.
"I know what you want to say!"
"I also know the predicament a Spirit might face in the future!"
"All of this, I understand."
Mo Zhaoge looked at Ye Ming seriously. The composure and maturity that were beyond her age were once again evident at this moment.
"As for cultivation, you don't need to worry."
At this moment, Mo Zhaoge extended a hand, her jade palm slowly unfolding, and she closed her eyes lightly.
The next second, a miraculous scene appeared.
The essence of all things contained within heaven and earth surged towards her palm. In a short period, a pure essence of all things was controlled by her.
"This... she's already entered the Sensing Realm?"
Ye Ming was dumbfounded.
Within a few seconds, he felt the changes within Mo Zhaoge's body.
Streams of essence of all things filled her body, every cell seemed to be sublimating at this moment, and her entire being emanated circles of white halos, sacred and ethereal.
Yes!
Mo Zhaoge had entered the Sensing Realm so effortlessly.
But this was only the beginning.
"Condense!"
She lightly tapped the ground with her jade foot, and the energy of all things gathered towards her accelerated again, all pouring into her body.
It directly condensed into the essence of all things within her.
She opened her eyes, and a radiant light surged from the depths of her beautiful eyes, like two lustrous pearls.
Agile and profound.
At the same time, Ye Ming felt a force probing him.
"This is... perception?"
Ye Ming's pupils widened again, his eyes staring in disbelief at the scene before him.
Perception!
This ability was only born when one reached the Observation Realm.
In other words, Mo Zhaoge had now advanced from the Sensing Realm directly to the Observation Realm.
Was this progress too outrageous?
And her aura was still surging.
Mid-stage Observation Realm!
Late-stage Observation Realm!
Peak Observation Realm!
"This... this..."
Ye Ming retreated step by step, his mouth agape, so shocked he couldn't utter a single word.
This cultivation speed was even faster than his previous advancements.
Unreasonable!
Just as Ye Ming was greatly struck, Mo Zhaoge's aura finally stabilized.
Her realm also settled at the peak of the Observation Realm.
"Hoo!"
Mo Zhaoge sighed softly while sensing the changes within her body, "It seems I still lack enough comprehension!"
This kind of improvement now seemed somewhat disappointing to her.
Hearing this, Ye Ming was once again bewildered.
What kind of cultivation method was this? He had never even heard of it.
The cultivation technique he gave her didn't seem to include these things.
"Zhaoge! You... this..."
He wanted to say something, but his mind was like a short circuit, completely chaotic.
"Why are you making that face? Isn't cultivation very easy?"
Mo Zhaoge asked in confusion.
"..." Ye Ming.