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“Cloud Sea Sect……”
Ye Tian looked up at the three crimson characters on the Mountain Gate plaque, feeling a mix of emotions.
This departure from the mountain was initially just for a mission, but he never expected so many events to unfold.
“Truly unpredictable are the ways of fate.” Ye Tian sighed lightly and stepped through the Mountain Gate.
The mountain path was difficult to traverse, but this was nothing for someone engaged in Martial Cultivation. After about half an hour, Ye Tian finally returned to the long-absent Rolling Cloud Peak.
Gently pushing open the door, everything inside was as usual. Due to the tranquility of the mountain, no dust had accumulated on any of the furniture. At that moment, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the window, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
“Sigh…” Ye Tian sighed again, fully aware that this was reality, not a dream.
After staying alone in the room for a while, Ye Tian decided to look for Duan Liu and Wine Kid, as it had been quite some time since they last met after parting ways at the Luoma Market temple.
Ye Tian tidied up briefly and then took out the Spiritual Treasure Compendium, which he had copied from memory, before preparing to leave.
Just then, he heard faint voices outside the door, sounding like those of women.
“Yun'er?” Ye Tian hurried to the door and pushed it open, only to see two female disciples from Cloudscroll Pavilion walking along the path; they were not Yun'er, just other disciples.
Feeling somewhat disappointed, this only made Ye Tian more anxious. Having been missing for over two months, Yun'er and the others must be very worried about him.
He quickly closed the door and headed towards Duan Liu’s residence.
Duan Liu’s place was not far away; it would take about the time it takes to burn an incense stick to reach it.
Approaching the door, Ye Tian lightly knocked, but there was no response from inside.
“Could they have gone out?” Ye Tian muttered to himself before rushing towards Wine Kid’s residence.
This time there was no disappointment, and Duan Liu was here as well. At this moment, the two were standing at the edge of a cliff in front of a thatched cottage, occasionally letting out a light sigh.
"Brothers, I'm back," Ye Tian shouted from a distance.
The two did not turn around, seemingly engrossed in their conversation.
"Ahem..." As he approached, Ye Tian cleared his throat twice.
Finally, the two turned around, but upon seeing Ye Tian, their expressions were unusually strange.
"Is it really the heavens showing mercy?" Duan Liu stared wide-eyed, looking incredulous. The Wine Kid nodded repeatedly, his expression even more exaggerated.
"Ye Tian, if you have anything to say, I will definitely help you," Duan Liu said with a sorrowful tone, as if speaking to someone on the verge of death.
"What do you mean?" Ye Tian looked puzzled.
At this moment, the Wine Kid nudged Duan Liu and said, "He seems to be alive..."
Duan Liu sighed deeply and said, "Impossible. This must be Ye Tian's spirit returning to tell us about some regrets from his life. Sigh... Thank you, heavens, for allowing Ye Tian to temporarily return to the mortal realm."
"You’re the one who should be dead," Ye Tian punched Duan Liu in the chest and couldn't help but laugh.
"My goodness! Flesh and blood..." Duan Liu felt pain from the punch and finally came back to his senses.
"Is it really you, Ye Tian?"
"Of course! Who said I was dead?" Ye Tian nearly lost his temper; he couldn't believe this guy was not even excited about his return and was cursing him instead...
However, he clearly misunderstood Duan Liu because after realizing what was happening, this guy suddenly burst into tears...
"I thought you were dead... We searched for you for a month; we couldn't find you alive or dead... Where the hell did you go!" Duan Liu shouted hoarsely.
"Oh wow, Duan Liu, you still know how to cry like a cat," Ye Tian joked.
"To be honest, where have you been?" The Wine Kid was quite calm at this moment. Unlike Duan Liu, Xuanyuan Changfeng had once told him that Ye Tian might not actually be dead.
Ye Tian sighed lightly and said, "It's a long story. That night, I fell off a cliff..."
After about a stick of incense's time, Ye Tian roughly recounted the events of the past two months to the two of them. After listening, the Wine Kid clicked his tongue repeatedly, thinking to himself how he wished he could encounter such things.
"Damn, could it be that old man?" Duan Liu reacted after a moment and then stared wide-eyed at the Wine Kid, looking as if he had just realized something.
The Wine Kid pondered for a while and suddenly nodded vigorously. "It must be him."
Ye Tian was left confused and asked what they were talking about. Duan Liu then explained their last search for Ye Tian's location and the general environment, including that Seventy-Year-Old Man.
After hearing this, Ye Tian shook his head with a bitter smile. According to Duan Liu's description, it seemed they were very close to finding him; the reason they ultimately did not was that he had been hidden away by Lin the Elder.
"Enough about that. How have Sister Ningyue and Yun'er been lately?" Ye Tian asked with a smile, though it was tinged with bitterness. He knew very well how heartbroken Yun'er would be thinking he was dead.
"They've been lost in thought, what else can I say?" The Wine Kid replied with a pout.
"Sigh... Yun'er has really lost quite a bit of weight during your disappearance," Duan Liu sighed.
"Isn't Sister Ningyue the same?" The Wine Kid pouted even more.
Seeing this, Ye Tian couldn't help but smile helplessly. It seemed that the Wine Kid had truly developed feelings for Cold Moon; otherwise, why would he always be jealous of his own unrequited love?
"Let's go find them," Ye Tian suggested.
"Let's go! We won't return until we're drunk tonight!" Duan Liu was excited. Ye Tian's safe return was even more joyous than New Year's celebrations.
When they arrived at Azure Cloud Pavilion, it was already noon. At this moment, everyone in Azure Cloud Pavilion had gathered in the central square, and the Pavilion Master Qin Fufeng was seated in the highest position, seemingly presiding over some important ceremony.
"Hey, timing is everything; they are currently holding an Apprentice Ceremony for their direct disciples," Duan Liu said casually while searching for Yun'er's figure.
Ye Tian was doing the same thing at that moment. Since Cold Moon was a direct disciple of Azure Cloud Pavilion and held a Cloud Token, he spotted her immediately without needing to search.
At this moment, Cold Moon was standing next to a seemingly casual man in his thirties, who was none other than Qin Fufeng, the Cloud Pavilion Master.
Cold Moon seemed oblivious to Ye Tian and the others, slightly lowering her head with a distracted expression, lost in her thoughts.
Soon, Ye Tian spotted Yun'er among the crowd. Her condition mirrored that of Cold Moon, appearing utterly dazed and disoriented.
Seeing this, Ye Tian felt an inexplicable pain in his heart; Yun'er had indeed lost weight, to the point of being alarming.
"Cloud Pattern has been granted; it should be ending soon," Wine Kid muttered.
"Hey, hey, hey, look at Yun'er; she's become so thin. What do you have to say for yourself?" Duan Liu also found Yun'er and began to scold Ye Tian.
Ye Tian kept his head down in silence, feeling quite uncomfortable despite Duan Liu's half-joking tone.
Noticing Ye Tian's distress, Duan Liu stopped talking. The three stood quietly, each lost in their own thoughts.
After about two or three incense sticks' worth of time, the Apprentice Ceremony finally concluded. It was at this moment that Cold Moon turned her head and saw Ye Tian waiting nearby.
She was taken aback for a moment, but soon her face lit up with ecstatic joy. Without caring about the crowd that had not yet fully dispersed, she rushed over and threw herself into Ye Tian's arms.
Everyone watched this scene in utter astonishment, thinking to themselves that Thunderstorm's young master was supposed to be Cold Moon's partner; when did she switch to a new love?
Yun'er was also startled by Cold Moon's unusual behavior. When she followed Cold Moon's gaze, she froze completely.
"Sister Ningyue, didn't I come back just fine?" Ye Tian gently patted Cold Moon's back, feeling quite embarrassed.
Upon hearing the name Sister Ningyue, Cold Moon realized her gaffe and quickly pulled away from Ye Tian's embrace. She gave him a heavy punch on the chest and regained her usual Boss Lady demeanor.
At this moment, Yun'er had already walked over. She suppressed her excitement as she stood before Ye Tian. Despite her efforts to maintain composure, tears were already welling up in her eyes.
Ye Tian smiled at her and stepped forward to gently wipe away the tears at the corners of her eyes. He softly said, "Don't cry; I will never leave you again."
In just a few words lay endless affection. Yun'er nodded vigorously; he was back, and that was all that mattered.
At this moment, countless words were left unspoken.
Under the questioning of Cold Moon, Ye Tian recounted the events of the past two months. However, halfway through his story, Duan Liu took over the conversation, passionately finishing the latter half with such flair that it felt more professional than a storyteller and far more exciting than personal experience.
Ye Tian's return excited everyone, especially after hearing that he had successfully advanced to Sixth-Stage Martial Artist. The crowd was even more astonished, collectively exclaiming that surviving great adversity must bring future blessings, treating it as a golden rule and a cautionary saying.
Then came the inevitable welcome feast. Ye Tian was truly wary of drinking after his experiences at the Lin family, muttering about how drinking less is better for one's health. Naturally, this earned him nothing but disdain from everyone.
However, despite their scorn, the effects of Ye Tian's recent drinking experience became evident during the banquet. Only Wine Kid could barely keep up with him; the others were left dazed and unsteady from Ye Tian's drinking.
Especially Yun'er and Cold Moon, who usually avoided alcohol, indulged freely today. By the end, they were babbling incoherently, with Cold Moon even expressing her feelings towards Ye Tian.
Ye Tian quickly changed the subject; if Cold Moon were to say anything unusual under the influence of alcohol today, it would make future interactions difficult.
Fortunately, Cold Moon soon laid her head on the table and fell asleep. Just as the conversation was winding down, Ye Tian let out a long sigh of relief.
After Cold Moon collapsed, Duan Liu followed suit. Yun'er mumbled something unclear before falling into Ye Tian's arms. He remained still, allowing her to sleep quietly against him.
Notably, ever since Cold Moon diverted that topic, Wine Kid had not spoken again and simply lowered his head to drink in silence.
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