Ye Yu smiled faintly as he listened to the story unfold. Despite Ji Lingqing being thoroughly subdued, there was still a hint of resentment in his tone when he spoke of past events.
There was nothing that could be doneâJi Lingqing still believed that the root of his problems lay with Ye Yu.
If it weren't for Ye Yu, Zhong Qin wouldn't have sought him out.
She wouldn't have tied him up here for such a long time.
Of course, even if there was a mistake, so what?
After all, he couldnât win against Ye Yu, so he could only behave obediently!
Ji Lingqing pursed his lips slightly, trying his best not to let the tears fall.
After hearing the full story, Ye Yu's lips curled upwards slightly.
It seemed that Zhong Qin retained memories from the Dream Realm; otherwise, she wouldn't have come to find Ji Lingqing.
Unfortunately, it was this young man who had to bear the blame.
With that in mind, Ye Yu, recalling the friendship in the dream and the grievances Ji Lingqing had suffered, didnât mind helping him untangle his knots once again.
After all, this was a tremendous opportunity for him.
Without any internal conflicts, Ji Lingqing would cultivate at a speed that would surely surpass anyone's expectations!
"Ji Lingqing, let go of yourself..." Ye Yu spoke for a while, but realized that Ji Lingqingâs face was only full of confusion.
There was no sense of enlightenment at all.
Hmm, did something go wrong?
The words he was speaking were the same as before, but why werenât they working?
At that moment, Ye Yuâs gaze landed on the immortal wine nearby.
Right, that was the missing ingredient!
After repeatedly pouring the wine into Ji Lingqingâs mouth, his eyes, once clear, gradually became foggy.
Seizing this opportunity, Ye Yu once again tried to enlighten him.
Sure enough, within half an hour, the immortal qi from the surrounding area began to converge on Ji Lingqing.
The young man, once hailed as the future of the Ji family, had broken through the bottleneck that had troubled cultivators for nearly ten thousand years and had finally stepped into the Earth Immortal realm.
Feeling the change in his cultivation, Ji Lingqing's intoxication vanished in an instant.
He stared at Ye Yu in disbelief.
He understood very wellâif not for the help of the immortal in front of him, he would never have been able to break through here.
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior! If you ever need anything in the future, feel free to ask. I will not hesitate to give my life!" Ji Lingqingâs voice was firm and resounding, filled with sincerity.
However, his face, still swollen, paired with those words, created an oddly comical image.
Ye Yu laughed, âYouâre too kind. Next time, letâs drink together again!â
The familiar tone warmed Ji Lingqing's heart.
He hesitated but decided to give a word of caution. "Senior, please be cautious about Zhong Qin. She once killed an Immortal King. Though she was injured afterward and her cultivation dropped, a dying camel is still larger than a horse. If she truly wants to kill you, you should still be wary!"
"Injured and dropped in realm? What happened?" Ye Yuâs expression became serious.
In the Dream Realm, during the Celestial Realmâs great calamity, Zhong Qin had already reached the Immortal King realm.
Even if she hadnât reached that level in reality, the fact that she could kill an Immortal King meant that she was at least at the Immortal Monarch level.
How could someone with that cultivation have been injured and fallen in cultivation?
Could it be that another Immortal King had acted against her?
Ji Lingqing explained, âIt is said that after Zhong Qin killed an Immortal King, she was severely injured. Some immortals in the Celestial Realm, trying to take the Great Wild Bloodvine for themselves, ambushed her. Zhong Qin fought back, breaking through the drop in her cultivation and killed them all. I didnât believe it at first, but when I saw Zhong Qin recently, I noticed her immortal power fluctuated greatly, much weaker than before. It seems like the rumors are true.â
Ye Yu nodded slightly.
That makes sense.
In the Dream Realm, Ye Yu had been there to protect Zhong Qin, which prevented her from being injured and falling in cultivation.
But in reality, before the Celestial Realmâs great calamity, Ye Yu hadnât ascended, and even hadnât transmigrated yet.
Zhong Qin, alone and vulnerable, faced many opponents, so it was only natural for her to be injured.
But that wasnât a big deal. As long as the Great Wild Bloodvine existed, it would only be a matter of time before she regained her peak.
Thinking about this, Ye Yu felt somewhat reassured.
Ji Lingqing, with good intentions, couldnât help but remind him again, âNo matter what, be careful.â
However, Ye Yu was completely unfazed, unconcerned as he replied, âDonât worry, we are Immortal companions. How could she want to kill me?â
Honestly speaking, Ye Yu was â NĐŸvĐ”lŃĐłht â (Donât copy, read here) truly confident about this.
The love in the Dream Realm wouldnât fade in reality. On the contrary, the more they missed each other, the more intense it would become.
So, be cautious?
Aside from being careful about my waist, I really donât know what else to be careful of!
Ji Lingqing hesitated for a moment.
Maybe Ye Yu was right. After all, they were Immortal companions. It was just a little misunderstanding, a small conflict, nothing to be truly concerned about.
Sigh, even Elder Zhong has an Immortal companion now.
But what about me?
The immortal I loved didnât return my feelings. That was the real sadness.
Hmm?
Wait, somethingâs not right!
Even if Ye Yu and Zhong Qin were having a falling-out, why did she come looking for me?
She even hung me up and said we were good friends.
But this was the first time Iâd met Ye Yu. So why would Zhong Qin say such things?
Ji Lingqing was utterly confused. Just as he was about to ask, he saw Ye Yu already turning and flying away into the air.
Before leaving, Ye Yu left behind one final remark.
"A hundred years later, letâs drink again. Remember, this is our second hundred-year appointment!"
Upon hearing this, Ji Lingqing was completely stunned.
A second hundred-year appointment?
What was the first one?
Ah!
His mind was a mess!
Could it be a memory lapse? Why couldnât he remember anything about Ye Yu, but he couldnât understand the words they had said to each other?
...
Elsewhere.
Zhong Qin had arrived in the eastern Celestial Realm, continuing her search for Ye Yu.
However, she had heard that another immortal, similarly searching for Ye Yu, had arrived in the area.
Rumor had it that this person was extremely powerful and decisive, having killed no less than a hundred immortals in less than half a month. Her name had become synonymous with terror.
This made Zhong Qin begin to doubt.
Could it be that this immortal had gone through the same experience as her?
Had she fallen in love with Ye Yu in the Dream Realm, only to start searching for him frantically once she woke up?
Or perhaps she was overthinking it?
Zhong Qin didnât dwell on it too much.
She continued her search for Ye Yu in the Celestial Realm.
Because she knew very well that once she found either Ye Yu or that immortal, all the answers would be revealed.
Two days later.
Ye Yu returned to the Wu Wei Tower.
Seeing his arrival, Bai Miaoling and Shangguan Jiujiu were both overjoyed.
Especially the latter, who had been worried about Ye Yuâs return. The worry in her eyes completely disappeared.
She had genuinely feared Ye Yu would vanish, just like in the Dream Realm.
Fortunately, he had returned safely.
Ye Yu handed Shangguan Jiujiu the Nine Revolutions Nirvana Fruit, telling her it might activate her bloodline and urging her to consume it soon.
Then, he gave Bai Miaoling several rare treasures and resources, ensuring both were equally well-treated.
But just as they were enjoying the moment, the War Heaven Black Ape A Kong, seeing the scene, came over to join the fun.
Pointing to his mouth, he seemed to want some attention.
But instead of receiving a treat, he got a kick from Ye Yu, sending him flying!