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Ye Tian watched Bai Kuo leave, then withdrew his gaze and began to examine the place where Cold Moon resided.
It was a tranquil little courtyard surrounded by a neat bamboo fence. On the southern side of the courtyard stood several Camphor Trees, beneath which were a stone table and a few stone stools.
The stone table was clean, but there were no tea utensils on it, indicating that Cold Moon must have invited guests inside when entertaining.
The house was a wooden structure, simple in style but looking very relaxed, giving the impression that living here would be quite comfortable.
At that moment, Cold Moon happened to hear a sound and pushed open the door. Upon seeing Ye Tian and Yun'er standing outside the courtyard, she was clearly taken aback. After a moment, she asked in confusion, "Why are you both here together?"
Hearing this, Ye Tian inwardly groaned; Cold Moon's subconscious implication was quite obvious—how did you end up together?
Although Cold Moon did not oppose Yun'er pursuing Ye Tian, her apparent "generosity" largely stemmed from her trust in Ye Tian. In her heart, she believed that Ye Tian would never do anything to betray Cold Frost.
Thus, when Cold Moon saw Ye Tian unexpectedly appear with Yun'er, she was surprised because the scene gave her the feeling of introducing a daughter-in-law to her parents.
"Ye Tian rang the Bronze Bell in the square to find you. I went over after hearing it and brought him along," Yun'er quickly explained for Ye Tian.
Yun'er's actions warmed Ye Tian's heart, and he instinctively looked at her.
Yun'er was focused on Cold Moon and did not notice Ye Tian's gaze. At that moment, a gentle breeze stirred a few strands of hair by Yun'er's temples, complementing her enchanting appearance. In such a serene place, she exuded an ethereal beauty as if untouched by the mundane world.
Ye Tian found himself somewhat entranced; fortunately, Wine Kid appeared just in time to pull him back to reality.
"What are you doing here again?!" A dissatisfied voice came from inside the wooden house. Then, with a flash of movement, Wine Kid's youthful yet pretentiously mature face appeared before everyone.
Ye Tian was taken aback by his question and then realized he had been misconstrued as a rival. He couldn't help but smile wryly and said, "I'm here to find you."
"Looking for me?" Wine Kid shifted two steps to block Ye Tian's line of sight to Cold Moon, but his efforts were in vain due to his height.
"Let's talk inside." Cold Moon pushed past the obstructing Wine Kid and turned to enter the room without invitation.
Ye Tian and Yun'er were not angry; this was Cold Moon's style. The Boss Lady carried herself this way.
Once inside, Cold Moon gestured for everyone to take a seat and pointed to the tea on the table, instructing Wine Kid to pour tea.
Although Wine Kid was mischievous, he listened to Cold Moon. After receiving her signal, he promptly poured a cup of tea for both Ye Tian and Yun'er.
"Stop, stop, stop. Sit down." Ye Tian pulled Wine Kid, who was pouring tea for him.
"What’s up?" Wine Kid's willingness to pour tea for Ye Tian was solely due to Cold Moon's suggestion, so his attitude was not very friendly.
"I really came to find you today." Ye Tian straightened the wooden stool beside him, signaling for Wine Kid to sit down.
Skeptical, Wine Kid sat down and waited for Ye Tian to continue.
"Why didn't you go to the Apprenticeship Ceremony?" Ye Tian got straight to the point; there was no need for subtlety with someone like Wine Kid.
"Didn't want to go. What's it to you?" Wine Kid clearly brought his feelings about his rival into this topic.
Ye Tian intended to pick up the teapot and pour another cup of tea for Wine Kid but hesitated upon remembering that this guy had a penchant for alcohol. Moreover, his conflict with Xuanyuan Changfeng stemmed from the latter only allowing Wine Kid to drink tea. Thus, this action would be inappropriate and could lead to misunderstandings.
"Why didn't you want to go?" Ye Tian put down the teapot and pressed further.
"He won't let me drink." Wine Kid was straightforward; his reason was simple, and he had no intention of hiding it.
Ye Tian found it amusing yet exasperating. He then explained in detail how Xuanyuan Changfeng controlled his drinking habits and what that control was meant to achieve.
Wine Kid was deeply moved upon hearing this. Previously, he only knew that Xuanyuan Changfeng did not allow him to drink, but he did not realize that Xuanyuan Changfeng was setting an example. For decades, drinking had been a daily necessity for Xuanyuan Changfeng. Now, drinking was not just a hobby; it could even be said to be a part of Xuanyuan Changfeng's life.
"Really..." Tears welled up in Wine Kid's eyes. Perhaps for others, quitting drinking might just feel frustrating, but he understood deeply how painful it must be for Xuanyuan Changfeng.
In Xuanyuan Changfeng's heart, alcohol was an old friend that had accompanied him for decades.
"Why would I lie to you? Your master cares for you so much, yet you keep throwing tantrums..." Ye Tian expressed some complaints, but his tone was not harsh.
Wine Kid remained silent, biting his lip in thought, as if he were contemplating or making a decision.
Seeing this, Ye Tian also fell silent. Cold Moon and Yun'er quietly waited nearby.
After a moment, Wine Kid stood up straight and looked at Ye Tian with a meaningful glance, saying, "Thank you."
Upon hearing this, a faint smile appeared on Ye Tian's lips; it was a smile of relief. To Xuanyuan Changfeng, Wine Kid was like an immature child. The father-son relationship had been marred by the issue of drinking, but now, Ye Tian had filled that gap, allowing them to reunite.
Once Wine Kid left the small courtyard, only Ye Tian, Cold Moon, and Yun'er remained in the room. The atmosphere suddenly became awkward. Ye Tian could even sense that Cold Moon was brewing some questions, which made him feel uneasy. After hesitating for a while, he finally stood up to escape.
"Wine Kid, wait for me!" Ye Tian shouted as he chased after him, using the Yuqi Tayan Jue technique.
Seeing this, Cold Moon had a face full of black lines and secretly cursed the brat for escaping so quickly.
"Sister Ningyue, we really met at the square," Yun'er, who was very perceptive, said. She understood that Cold Moon wanted to ask something about Ye Tian, which was a perfectly normal reaction for an older sister.
"Yes, I just wanted to ask him... never mind, it's better not to say anything," Cold Moon did not finish her sentence and instead glanced at the bed.
This indicated that she wanted to send them off, which Yun'er naturally picked up on.
"Sister Ningyue, you should rest first; I need to go back too," Yun'er said as she stood up to take her leave.
Cold Moon smiled and nodded, then personally escorted Yun'er outside the small courtyard.
Watching Yun'er's figure grow more distant until it completely disappeared, Cold Moon sighed lightly, " Ye Tian, you wouldn't really have feelings for her, would you..."
...
At Cloudscroll Pavilion, Ye Tian's residence.
At this moment, Ye Tian was lying flat on the wooden bed, his eyes quietly fixed on the beams of the ceiling, his brows slightly furrowed as if he were pondering something perplexing.
He had caught up with Wine Kid along the way and first accompanied him to apologize to Xuanyuan Changfeng. After seeing the two of them open their hearts to each other, he finally returned to his residence.
Upon returning, Ye Tian felt a wave of fatigue wash over him. This fatigue was quite strange because it did not stem from his body but rather from a kind of inner turmoil and torment.
"Xiaoshuang..." Ye Tian murmured softly, the delicate and lovely figure of Cold Frost appearing in his mind. Her pair of bright eyes blinked as if she were speaking to him.
Ever since meeting Yun'er, Ye Tian had always felt a sense of guilt in his heart because he would unconsciously think of Yun'er. That kind of thought was almost instinctive, and instinct was precisely the true reflection of one's feelings.
Shaking his head vigorously, Ye Tian decided not to dwell on this troubling issue because no matter how he thought about it, he could never arrive at a satisfying answer.
He could control himself not to think about this problem, but he could not control the irritation caused by it.
"Sigh..."
Ye Tian sighed softly and then sat up cross-legged on the bed, silently reciting his cultivation method as Martial Origin Power began to circulate within him.
He hoped to alleviate the suffocation in his heart through cultivation, but after some time, he found that this approach not only failed to reduce his inner turmoil but even disrupted his practice.
Left with no choice, Ye Tian had to change his method again. After thinking for a while, he finally came up with a good idea that could help him focus.
Thinking of it, Ye Tian rolled out of bed. Moments later, he found paper and pen, and wrote four large characters on the slightly yellowed page.
Spiritual Treasure Compendium...
These were the four characters written by Ye Tian. The Spiritual Treasure Compendium had already been burned by the Crimson Dragon Golden Blood, but fortunately, Ye Tian had a general understanding of most of its contents, especially the spiritual herbs and the Martial Arts Section, which he remembered vividly.
However, even the deepest memories can fade, so before that could happen, Ye Tian decided to write his own version of the Spiritual Treasure Compendium.
This was a significant undertaking, one that required careful reflection and could effectively alleviate Ye Tian's frustrations.
This move was simply killing two birds with one stone. First, it could effectively reduce his inner turmoil because focusing entirely on this task would leave Ye Tian little room to think about anything else. Second, by writing the Spiritual Treasure Compendium, Ye Tian could deepen his understanding of the information that had previously only existed in his mind. Whether it was about spiritual herbs or martial arts, having more knowledge could provide him with an advantage in critical moments.
With this in mind, Ye Tian focused intently and began to write diligently.
Once a person concentrates their energy on a single point, their perception of time passing becomes extremely vague.
Ye Tian was in such a state; it was already nightfall, and a thick stack of yellow paper had accumulated on the small wooden table while Ye Tian continued to write tirelessly without realizing it.
Time continued to pass until the morning birds began to chirp. With the final stroke of the last character, Ye Tian finally completed all his recollections regarding the Spiritual Treasure Compendium.
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