A wasted cultivation cultivator, whose senior sister comes to his door asking for pills at the start

After another day of travel, they were getting closer and closer to their destination, and Ye Yun also came out of his cultivation state.

Looking down from here, you can already see the majestic Azure Dragon Imperial Capital.

Even now, Ye Yun was still pondering.

"I wonder what Azure wants from me?"

If all you need is elixirs, you can simply do what Cang Yue did and get rid of your past self to deliver a message.

There's no need for me to go and talk to her.

There must be something hidden here...

"Let's go down first."

Ye Yun glanced at Xu Qingyan, signaling her to prepare for landing.

After landing, he did not choose to take Xu Qingyan into the city with him, but instead gave her instructions.

"Qingyan, for the time being, you will wait outside the city."

This request surprised Xu Qingyan.

"Master isn't allowing me to come along?"

I originally thought that Ye Yun called me over to protect him.

Upon hearing this, Ye Yun looked at her and shook his head.

"With your current cultivation level, going in together would be too conspicuous. If the Crown Prince notices, he'll probably come after me for an explanation."

That is indeed a fatal reason.

If we're talking about Hei Tong, we could say she was framed, or at most, she had a grudge against the Second Prince.

He had been arrested for treason and handed over to Ye Yun, so strictly speaking, he had a grudge against the Azure Dragon Empire.

This would draw the attention of the Crown Prince and the others, showing that not only was she not used as a furnace, but she had also broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

They probably won't be able to sleep peacefully!

Finally, Xu Qingyan nodded.

"That's true... Then I'll wait outside and let you know if anything happens."

After settling Xu Qingyan in, Ye Yun headed alone to the capital of Canglong.

Everything went smoothly up to that point, without any obstacles.

However, when he arrived at the inner city and even outside the imperial palace, he was indeed stopped.

The guards at the entrance, seeing him approach, immediately reprimanded him.

"Royal Forbidden Zone, No Trespassing!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Yun raised an eyebrow slightly and said calmly.

"I am here on behalf of your eldest princess to discuss matters with her."

"Your Highness, the Eldest Princess?"

The guard paused for a moment, then immediately asked.

Do you have a pass?

"No... no."

"If there's no such thing, how can I believe you're not lying?"

The guard looked at him suspiciously and gave a soft snort.

"..."

Ye Yun's lips twitched slightly. This guard...

Speaking of which, the jade pendant that Cang Lan gave him last time has been forgotten to be returned to Gu Linlang ever since he handed it over.

There really isn't anything on him that can prove his identity.

"I said, 'Then you can at least go and inform them,' right?"

Upon hearing this, the guard replied with a serious expression.

"Sure, but you'll need to register first—your name, background..."

Hearing about all the things to fill out, Ye Yun was speechless for a moment, and for a second he even wanted to turn around and leave.

After all, it was Azure who invited me, so what's the point of being stopped here?

Just then, a surprised voice came from nearby.

"Isn't this Fellow Daoist Nangong? What are you doing here?"

Hearing this sudden address, Ye Yun was taken aback and turned around to look.

At the same time, the guards around him all changed their expressions when they saw the man approaching.

Then, with a thud, all the guards knelt down on one knee.

"Greetings, Your Excellency the Imperial Advisor!"

Ye Yun naturally recognized the other party as Xiao Qing, the Grand Preceptor of the Azure Dragon Empire!

I had met him once before, inside the Imperial Palace.

I remember thinking at the time that the other person was too handsome, and Canglan teased me about having a questionable orientation.

Even now, the Imperial Advisor is still quite handsome...

"Fellow Daoist Xiao Qing? What is this...?"

Xiao Qing stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting, and smiled.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, I just went out to investigate some things and came back to report on the situation."

Ye Yun raised an eyebrow and asked curiously.

"Oh? What kind of major event could have alarmed the Imperial Advisor to personally investigate?"

"It's nothing major, I just had some free time and went out for a walk."

Perhaps feeling it was inappropriate, Xiao Qing did not reveal any information.

After that, he turned and asked another question.

"But what brings Fellow Daoist Nangong here?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Yun shrugged and replied calmly.

"Naturally, it was your princess who sent someone to find me, saying she has something she wants to discuss with me."

Anyway, Azure didn't say it had to be kept secret at the time, so he just told him frankly.

After listening, Xiao Qing suddenly understood.

"So that's how it is..."

Then, he looked around and asked.

"If that's the case, why don't you go in, fellow Daoist?"

"I'd like to go in, though."

Ye Yun glanced at the guards nearby.

"These people insist that I prove my identity. If I can't, they want me to fill out a bunch of information before they can issue a notification."

Upon hearing his story, the guards around him were already drenched in sweat.

The conversation between the other party and the Grand Preceptor undoubtedly confirmed their identities.

And it is very likely that this person was indeed a distinguished guest of the eldest princess.

At this moment, Xiao Qing glanced at them and said coldly.

"You all, open your eyes wide and look carefully! This is Fellow Daoist Nangong, a distinguished guest of our Azure Dragon Empire!"

"If you see him again in the future, you must not stop him, understand?"

This reprimand was quite harsh.

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, like chickens pecking at rice.

"Yes, yes, Your Excellency, Grand Preceptor!"

Upon seeing this, Xiao Qing snorted coldly.

Then, he looked at Ye Yun and a smile appeared on his face.

"These guys are clueless. Fellow Daoist Nangong, there's no need to lower yourself to their level. Let's go inside first."

Since things had been said to this extent, Ye Yun naturally couldn't say anything more.

"Okay, then thank you for your help."

"Your Excellency is a distinguished guest of the royal family. It's not a problem at all; on the contrary, it's our fault for not being hospitable enough."

Xiao Qing was quite eloquent; with just a few words, she eased Ye Yun's displeasure.

After that, he smiled and said.

"Speaking of which, I was just about to go see Her Highness the Princess, why don't we go together?"

Ye Yun paused for a moment, then nodded.

"Can."

Seeing this, Xiao Qing smiled faintly and extended his hand.

"Then please, Fellow Daoist Nangong."

Ye Yun didn't stand on ceremony with him and went straight inside.

Only then did Xiao Qing follow.

After the two had walked away, the guards who had been kneeling behind them finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

Those who had just stopped Ye Yun were soaked in cold sweat on their backs.

"Today is truly an inauspicious day. I've run into this terrifying guy who came out of nowhere as soon as I arrived."

At that moment, someone nearby seemed to have thought of something.

"Captain, I remember now!"

"Hey kid, what's on your mind?"

"That person just now seems to be Senior Nangong, who shone brightly on the night of the birthday celebration."

"???"

Upon hearing this, the guard captain paused for a moment, then glared at him.

"No, why didn't you say so sooner!"

Upon hearing this, the man coughed lightly and said awkwardly.

"I just couldn't remember it for a moment."

"I really want to kick your ass hard with these boots!"

The captain of the guard's lips twitched slightly, and he glared at him fiercely.

The thought of offending such a powerful figure sent a chill down his spine.

"Indeed... thank you, Imperial Advisor!"

The reprimand I just gave them, which seemed like I was scolding them, now seems like I was saving them.

Otherwise, if that senior colleague investigates, even if I don't get punished, I'll definitely lose this lucrative job.

……

Meanwhile, inside the imperial palace.

Ye Yun followed the Imperial Preceptor Xiao Qing through the Imperial Palace, and wherever they went, people bowed to them.

It is evident that Imperial Advisor Xiao Qing holds a pivotal position within the Azure Dragon Royal Family.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Nangong, thank you so much for the matter with the Ascension Sect last time."

Xiao Qing looked at Ye Yun and said with emotion.

Upon hearing this, Ye Yun was taken aback.

"You knew about this?"

Xiao Qing nodded slightly and explained.

"At first it was unclear, but a few days ago, Her Highness the Eldest Princess made public the matter of the Ascension Sect."

"So that's how it is..."

Of course, Ye Yun could understand.

After all, the series of disappearances in the past had made her, the person in charge of criminal law, feel ashamed.

Once the truth is revealed and the matter is resolved satisfactorily, well... it can probably be considered a satisfactory conclusion.

Under these circumstances, it's quite normal for Canglan to release the news to enhance his reputation.

At this moment, Xiao Qing looked at him and smiled.

"In conclusion, thank you, Fellow Daoist Nangong, for helping our Azure Dragon Empire eliminate such a major threat!"

Ye Yun shrugged and said calmly.

"It's alright. I was dealing with the Ascension Sect anyway, so this is just a side effect."

"No, no, no, I'm just amazed by Fellow Daoist Nangong's abilities."

Xiao Qing shook her head and chuckled softly.

"I've heard that you went in alone into the enemy camp to investigate and successfully brought back the intelligence."

"I truly admire their courage and ability!"

As he said these words, he looked intently at Ye Yun.

His eyes were indeed full of admiration, not just for show, and not insincere flattery.

So much so that Ye Yun was momentarily dazed.

He couldn't help but have some doubts.

"Damn... how come this man is getting more and more attractive the more I look at him?"

For some reason, he saw a kind of feminine beauty in this national advisor.

Ye Yun increasingly felt that perhaps he really did have a problem with his orientation, just as Cang Lan had said.

It's only because Xian'er and the others weren't around that he would have been intimate with them to confirm that he wasn't gay.

At this moment, Xiao Qing noticed him staring at her and asked in confusion.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, what's wrong? Is there something on my face?"

Ye Yun snapped out of his daze and immediately shook his head.

"No, it's just that Fellow Daoist Xiao is so handsome, he's almost like a woman."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qing's expression also changed somewhat.

If it were someone else, they wouldn't feel anything if they said that.

Over the years, she had long since gotten used to it.

But this Nangong was different; he was someone who had truly seen his own body...

Hearing him say that now, I couldn't help but feel a little strange.

But soon, Xiao Qing calmly smiled.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, you flatter me. Perhaps it's just that I resemble my mother more."

"Is that so..."

Ye Yun seemed to understand what he said, and thought it made sense, but didn't think about it in detail.

After all, there are some men in this world who are more beautiful than women.

Besides, it's impossible that the Grand Preceptor, who is second only to the Emperor in the Azure Dragon Empire, is a woman disguised as a man.

As the two were walking and talking, they bumped into an uninvited guest!

"Huh? The Imperial Preceptor? And... Fellow Daoist Nangong?"

The young man in front of him glanced at Ye Yun and the Imperial Advisor Xiao Qing with surprise.

They were clearly surprised that these two would appear together.

Ye Yun and Xiao Qing were both taken aback when they saw the person in front of them.

Xiao Qing reacted quickly and nodded in acknowledgment.

"Is Your Highness heading out?"

The person before me was none other than the Second Prince, Cang Sheng.

When asked by the Imperial Advisor, he smiled calmly.

"That's right, I have some business to attend to at the Imperial Palace."

Then, he looked at Ye Yun beside him and asked.

"And Fellow Daoist Nangong, are you here to see the Imperial Sister?"

"Exactly."

Ye Yun nodded and explained.

"Your elder sister needs to speak with me, so I've come to have a chat with her."

"I see."

Cang Sheng smiled faintly, and then asked.

"Since you're already here, do you have time to come over for a drink?"

He squinted slightly as he said this.

"I happen to have something to discuss with Fellow Daoist Nangong."

It's clear that he's trying to win them over again.

"No problem, I'll go whenever I have time."

After all, he hadn't gone to the dinner invitation last time, so it was hard for Ye Yun to refuse now that he was being invited again.

I received a Heaven-Rank magic weapon from someone before, so I should at least give them some face.

Of course, whether you agree to what the other party says at that time is another matter entirely.

Seeing that he had accepted the invitation, Cang Sheng smiled and asked.

"In that case, are you free tomorrow evening?"

"Oh? Wasn't Your Highness going out?"

"I'll resolve this quickly; it won't affect tomorrow night."

"Alright, Your Highness can come and find me when the time comes."

Upon hearing this, Cang Sheng grinned.

"Okay, it's settled then!"

After that, he didn't bother the two of them anymore, and just smiled and said.

"Since you two have other matters to attend to, I won't bother you any longer. See you tomorrow night."

Cang Sheng bid farewell to Ye Yun and the Imperial Advisor Xiao Qing, and then turned and left.

The two watched his figure recede into the distance until it disappeared completely.

At this moment, Xiao Qing glanced at him and smiled.

"It seems that these princes haven't given up on trying to win over Fellow Daoist Nangong."

"There's nothing I can do, I don't know what's so good about me."

Ye Yun shrugged, looking helpless.

At this moment, Xiao Qing pondered for a moment and asked.

So, which of them do you prefer?

"Of course..."

Just as Ye Yun was about to answer, he realized something and changed the subject.

"Of course, everyone has their own preferences."

Just like last time, I gave this ambiguous answer to avoid being directly drawn into the royal power struggle.

"That answer, Fellow Daoist Nangong, is truly cunning."

Xiao Qing was clearly not satisfied with this.

Ye Yun smiled faintly and looked at him.

"That's a point you make, Fellow Daoist Xiao, isn't it the same?"

"..."

The two exchanged a glance, and then Xiao Qing smiled and said.

"Let's go, Fellow Daoist Nangong, let's go see Her Highness the Eldest Princess first."