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In the Gentle Breeze, the bamboo shadows swayed.
In a secluded courtyard of the Ye Family Mansion in Liang City, the Rockery stood ruggedly, lotus leaves wafted their fragrance, and a pool of clear water rippled gently in the breeze.
By the edge of the pool, a beautiful young girl held a slender sword, her bright eyes resembling the bright moon as she gazed calmly at the water's surface. Suddenly, she stepped forward, her Silver Silk Boots firmly treading on the water.
"Whoosh..."
With an almost inaudible sound, ripples spread across the water.
She looked at her reflection in the water and sighed softly, "Is my heart still unable to settle?"
At that moment, a young man in a blue robe appeared in the courtyard, a faint smile on his lips. He walked over and looked at Yun Xiaoxi, who was walking on the waves, his clear eyes filled with envy as he couldn't help but praise, "Xiaoxi, your skill of walking on water is truly beautiful!"
Yun Xiaoxi turned around and saw Ye Yang approaching with the True Fire Sword on his back. This guy had advanced rapidly and was no longer the Earth Level Two waste he once was. Now, Ye Yang's strength was considerable, and he could step into the Stellar Realm at any time. However, it seemed he wasn't in a hurry to enter the Stellar Realm; he still went to Wangsheng Weapon Shop every day to review documents and seemed to enjoy it.
"Zi Yu, what does walking on water mean?" Yun Xiaoxi asked.
Ye Yang rubbed his nose, realizing that someone like Yun Xiaoxi probably hadn't had many opportunities to read martial arts novels. He shook his head with a smile and said, "It's nothing much. By the way, how do you like this courtyard I've arranged for you? It's filled with birdsong and flowers; it should be no worse than the mountains where Serene Gate is located, right?"
Yun Xiaoxi chuckled lightly, "Yes, it's very quiet here; it's not bad. But I can't stay here for long. You should understand that."
"Mm."
Ye Yang nodded and said, "Then I'll stay a little longer. Since we parted last time, I've been walking on the edge of death every day. With you here, I can at least sleep peacefully for a few days."
"You..." Yun Xiaoxi's beautiful eyes revealed displeasure as she playfully scolded, "You don't think of me as the Guardhouse of the Ye Family, do you?"
Ye Yang chuckled, "I wouldn't dare. Having the chief disciple of Serene Gate, the beautiful Yun, come to the Ye Family as a Guardhouse? To be honest, I definitely can't afford that kind of salary."
Yun Xiaoxi laughed lightly, "Don't call me 'the beautiful Yun,' okay?"
"Why not?" Ye Yang asked in surprise. Many girls would love for everyone to call them beautiful; why was she unwilling?
Yun Xiaoxi lightly furrowed her brows and looked at her reflection in the water. "All beauty and ugliness are merely skin-deep; what difference does it make? It's just superficial appearances..."
Ye Yang was taken aback for a moment. He stepped lightly on the ground and leaped onto the water's surface, his True Qi surging beneath his feet, supporting his body as he floated on the water. He looked at Yun Xiaoxi's reflection in the water and took a deep breath, saying, "If one has seen all the joys and sorrows of the world, then that would indeed be very boring."
"Oh?"
Yun Xiaoxi was slightly stunned. A hint of confusion appeared in her beautiful eyes. The Ye Yang before her was just an ordinary young man, yet with such a simple statement, he conveyed a sense of insight and nonchalance. For a moment, Yun Xiaoxi felt puzzled; if one truly understood all the complexities of human life, then what would it matter? As Ye Yang said, it would indeed become quite dull.
Looking at Ye Yang, Yun Xiaoxi pursed her red lips but said nothing more. She continued to gaze at the water's surface and noticed that Ye Yang was also looking at her reflection.
In the reflection, a pair of indigo Silver Silk Boots led up to a pair of long and delicate legs, exuding gracefulness. The exquisite Armor showcased elegant curves that wrapped around her enchanting figure, while light gauze fluttered between her skirt armor, creating an overwhelming beauty that reflected endlessly in the water.
"Hmph!"
Yun Xiaoxi pouted, and her True Qi suddenly swirled beneath her feet, instantly creating a vortex on the water's surface, shattering and blurring her reflection. She glared at Ye Yang and said, "What are you looking at..."
"Ah?"
Ye Yang secretly lamented the missed opportunity, sighing at how this incredibly strong girl possessed such a graceful figure, embodying the essence of heaven and earth. Heavenly Authority not only granted her formidable strength but also bestowed upon her unparalleled beauty; indeed, the world was unfair.
Stammering slightly, Ye Yang looked at Yun Xiaoxi and calmly said, "Xiaoxi, your figure is quite nice..."
Yun Xiaoxi: "..."
Their eyes met, and finally, Yun Xiaoxi lowered her head, gracefully stepping out from the edge of the pool. Walking along the pebble path without looking back, she said, "I'm going to cultivate. Don't disturb me for 24 hours."
Ye Yang pouted and replied, "What a pity. I heard that Shu Chuan has brought in several famous chefs to open a Heavenly Gourmet House in Liang City. I was discussing with Zhang Tianhe about inviting you to try it out, but now you want to cultivate..."
Yun Xiaoxi turned around playfully, her expression calm. "Then let's go?"
"Aren't you... going into seclusion?"
"I'm not cultivating anymore; let's enjoy some delicious food first..."
"..."
Ye Yang chuckled and turned to say, "Alright, follow me!"
Yun Xiaoxi closely followed and suddenly tapped Ye Yang's arm with the hilt of her sword, her beautiful eyes narrowing, "No more laughing!"
Ye Yang desperately covered his mouth, "Okay, let's go call Tianhe!"
"Alright."
Upon hearing about the delicious delicacies at Heavenly Gourmet House, Zhang Tianhe woke up from his meditation, his face flushed as he picked up his Hammer and walked out, laughing heartily, "Zi Yu, who's paying for this meal?"
Ye Yang thought for a moment, "Let's withdraw some silver from the Treasury..."
Yun Xiaoxi glared at him, "Didn't you say yesterday that you were a man of integrity? Not taking a single needle from the common people, not spending a single copper coin?"
Ye Yang scratched the back of his head and laughed heartily, "In ancient times, Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs; today, Ye Yang tastes all flavors. There's really no difference, right?"
Yun Xiaoxi looked at him with disdain and said nothing further.
The three of them left the residence and headed straight for the Heavenly Gourmet House. Quite a few people recognized Ye Yang and greeted him, "City Lieutenant!"
Ye Yang nodded in response. In Liang City, Ye Yang's reputation had already surpassed Pang Jing. This was not without reason; after obtaining the Governor's power, Ye Yang immediately reduced eighty percent of the taxes and built many houses on the outskirts to accommodate refugees from near and far, expanding Liang City's population. In fact, these were decisions that earned him widespread praise from the people. However, it also meant that the Treasury was about to run dry—a double-edged sword.
Ye Yang had his own plans. First, he would use Ye Family Forge and his Forging Technique to accumulate some wealth. Then he would recruit soldiers to strengthen Liang City's defenses. The next step would be to clear out the surrounding Strongholds and rebels, taking control of all nearby towns to establish his own power in the Central Plains.
As they walked, Ye Yang couldn't help but glance at the slender sword in Yun Xiaoxi's hand and said, "Xiaoxi, why are you still using that weapon?"
"What's wrong? This is what my master gave me..."
"Your master really isn't generous. An Eighth-Rank Weapon is all he gives to such an outstanding disciple like you..."
Yun Xiaoxi replied, "An Eighth-Rank Weapon is already quite rare, okay?"
Ye Yang raised the True Fire Sword in his hand and said, "Look, a Second-Grade Weapon."
In a flash of light, Yun Xiaoxi had already snatched the True Fire Sword into her hands, her pretty face flushing as she asked, "Zi Yu, are you really going to give me this sword?"
Ye Yang was taken aback, "You... I..."
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