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

After the two carried Mo Lianfeng into the inner city, they soon arrived at the entrance of the Imperial Palace.

As they approached, several guards came up to them.

Interestingly, Ye Yun encountered the guard who had stopped him last time.

But this time when they saw Ye Yun again, they all obviously recognized each other.

The captain of the guards, leading his men, knelt down on one knee and bowed in salute.

"Greetings, Senior Nangong!"

Seeing their actions startled Han Yu, who was standing nearby.

Goodness, does Senior Nangong have such a high status in the royal family?

But even Ye Yun was somewhat surprised and asked with great interest.

"What? This time, there's no need for questioning or reporting?"

Upon hearing this, the captain of the guard coughed lightly and replied with a serious expression.

"Reporting to Senior! His Highness has instructed us that whenever we see you, we should treat you with the utmost courtesy, as if you were her!"

"I see……"

Ye Yun suddenly realized that Cang Lan was indeed very concerned about his affairs...

"So, we can go in now?"

The guard captain nodded repeatedly and gestured for them to proceed.

"Of course, please come in!"

As for the sack Han Yu was carrying on his shoulder, it clearly looked like it contained a person.

They were all selectively blind.

Thinking back to the scolding I received that day, I can't believe there was a person in this sack.

Even if they're pretending to be princes or princesses, they have to pretend they didn't see anything...

"Alright, let's go then."

Ye Yun smiled faintly and led Han Yu straight inside.

As for the guards behind them, they only peeked out after they had walked far away.

Only when the two figures were no longer visible did everyone breathe a sigh of relief.

"Phew... that ancestor is finally gone."

At this moment, someone nearby couldn't help but speak up.

"Captain, what that female cultivator was carrying on her shoulder just now looked like a person. Shouldn't we investigate?"

"Investigate? Investigate your grandpa's head!"

The captain of the guard had clearly learned his lesson and glared fiercely at the man.

"Use your pig brain! Who would this person be going to see at the palace?"

"Uh, of course it's Her Highness the Eldest Princess."

"Then do you think this person might be a gift for Her Highness the Eldest Princess?"

The captain of the guard blew his beard, glared, and snorted coldly.

"Also, why did they put it in a sack? Is it because they were worried about people seeing who they were arresting?"

"You still want to investigate at a time like this? Do you think your eyes are superfluous and you want them gouged out?"

After being reprimanded, the man was so frightened that he shook his head repeatedly.

"Then, forget it."

Clearly, he realized just how dangerous his earlier thoughts had been.

If Ye Yun could hear what they were saying, he would probably sigh with emotion.

This reprimand, surprisingly, unlocked the captain's potential, making him more perceptive.

"Alright, it's best not to meddle in things that aren't our business."

He glanced at everyone present and said coldly.

"You too, there are some things that the more you know, the shorter your life will be."

"Yes, yes, Captain, we understand!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Alright, forget about that, everyone get back to your posts."

The captain of the guard waved his hand and said calmly.

Afterwards, everyone went back to their posts and continued to stand guard.

……

With Cang Lan's instructions, Ye Yun and Han Yu successfully entered the Imperial Palace.

As it was Han Yu's first time here, she was like Grandma Liu visiting the Grand View Garden, curiously looking at everything around her.

Every now and then, her eyes would light up with a strange light.

"Wow...this is really gorgeous."

She originally thought that the Jade Maiden Sect's main hall was already quite magnificent.

But compared to the Azure Dragon Imperial Palace before them, it was like the countryside.

Upon seeing this, Ye Yun smiled faintly.

"It's not too late to regret it now, but once you get to Dongzhou, there won't be such a magnificent place."

Upon hearing this, Han Yu immediately shook his head.

"No, I want to go with you, senior!"

Ye Yun smiled without saying a word and led her straight to Cang Lan's office.

Along the way, many people were astonished to see them carrying sacks, clearly containing a person.

A few people even curiously stepped forward to ask, but Ye Yun simply brushed them off.

Upon arriving at the blue-green study, the scene before me was just as lively as last time.

Ye Yun didn't knock and led Han Yu inside.

"Miss Azure! I've returned!"

The people in line around them were about to start cursing and insulting someone who had cut in front of them.

But when they saw Ye Yun's appearance clearly, they were all instantly speechless.

Clearly, they were mostly familiar with this distinguished guest of the princess.

"Nan, hello Senior Nangong."

Some people even bowed.

Upon entering the study, Cang Lan, who was working, looked up when she heard the call from earlier.

When they saw Ye Yun enter, and the person next to him was carrying a sack with a person inside, they were startled.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, what is this...?"

To be honest, the other person's appearance is somewhat frightening.

Ye Yun didn't waste any words and glanced around before speaking.

"I said, why don't we ask them to leave for a bit?"

Cang Lan understood what he meant and immediately nodded.

Then she addressed the people waiting inside and outside the house.

"You guys go back first, come back later."

"Uh, yes, ma'am..."

Upon hearing this, everyone left.

However, a few individuals among them had expressions of deep frustration on their faces.

"Wait, it's over again? Last time I finally got to this point in line..."

But there was no way around it; under Azure's orders, no one dared to disobey.

After everyone else left, only Ye Yun and the other two remained in the study.

Oh right, and the one in the sack...

Afterwards, Cang Lan closed the door and activated the soundproof barrier before looking at Ye Yun and asking.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, may you speak now?"

"And... what's in this sack? Did you bring someone back?"

Seeing the confusion on her face, Ye Yun took a deep breath and said.

"Miss Azure, you'll find out soon enough."

As soon as he finished speaking, he gestured to Han Yu beside him.

Immediately, Han Yu put down the sack, opened it, and released Mo Lianfeng inside.

When Mo Lianfeng came out and saw Cang Lan in front of her, her expression was somewhat complicated.

When Cang Lan saw Mo Lianfeng among them, his expression darkened.

Now that the other party has been captured, there's no need to worry about whether the Jade Maiden Sect is clean or not.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, is the situation over there really as the intelligence suggests?"

Ye Yun nodded slightly and said with a gloomy expression.

"Here's what happened..."

After that, he recounted his infiltration of the Jade Maiden Sect and the sights he saw underground in the forbidden area.

I told her everything that happened afterward.

After listening, the expression on Cang Lan's face became extremely ugly.

It wasn't for any other reason than that this sect leader had always been her capable assistant.

And it was she who single-handedly built up the Jade Maiden Sect over the years.

The purpose is to set an example in the empire so that more female cultivators will have the opportunity to cultivate in the future!

The result was quite unexpected; outwardly they followed his instructions, but secretly they were cooperating with the Ascension Cult...

"..."

Azure seemed to be too angry, and even her breathing was somewhat difficult to calm down.

Having previously received information about the Jade Maiden Sect, she still harbored a sliver of hope, thinking perhaps it was a mistake?

The evidence is irrefutable, and there's no point in arguing about it...

After a long silence, Cang Lan looked at Mo Lianfeng and asked.

"What else do you have to say?"

Faced with Cang Lan's question, Mo Lianfeng silently turned her face away and replied coldly.

"Since I've done it, I accept the punishment. There's nothing more to say."

"I just want to know, why?"

Azure clenched his fists and said coldly.

"I believe I have treated your Jade Maiden Sect well, even having my father entrust that precious cultivation site to you."

"Besides all that support, is this how you repay me?"

As she finished speaking, her tone revealed intense emotion.

To be honest, this was the first time Ye Yun had ever seen the princess so furious.

Even when she was threatened with pills and lost her virginity, it didn't seem to have come to this.

It's clear how furious the Jade Maiden Sect Master's actions were...

To this, Mo Lianfeng simply said indifferently.

"If Your Highness can understand what that leader seeks, you will naturally know what a great undertaking this is."

Clearly, she hasn't admitted her mistake even now.

No… she didn’t even think that what she did was wrong.

This difference in values ​​and stances already indicates that there is no room for reconciliation between them.

"Okay, okay..."

Canglan took a deep breath and called out to the door.

"Someone come here!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a figure entered from outside the door and bowed respectfully to him.

"Your Highness."

Cang Lan glanced at Mo Lianfeng on the ground and said coldly.

"Take her secretly outside the city and lock her in a specially made prison."

"Yes, Your Highness."

The man didn't say a word more, he just responded with a sound.

Then he knocked Mo Lianfeng unconscious, carried her away, and did it all in one smooth motion, as if he did this kind of thing often.

After Mo Lianfeng was taken away, Cang Lan breathed a sigh of relief.

Seemingly sensing the change in her own emotions, she spoke softly to Ye Yunqian.

"I am truly sorry that you witnessed such an unseemly scene."

Cang Lan composed herself and her usual smile returned to her face.

Seeing this, Ye Yun waved his hand and said.

"It's nothing, just human nature."

In his view, everyone has moments when they lose control of their emotions.

At this moment, Canglan bowed and said.

"In short, thank you Fellow Daoist Nangong for bringing her back here."

"I will interrogate her later and try to get as much information as possible from her about anything related to the Ascension Sect."

Just as he finished speaking, Ye Yun shook his head.

"There's no need to put too much effort into this."

"Oh? What do you mean?"

Azure looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Then, Ye Yun narrowed his eyes and said.

"I already found out all of this on my way back."

Upon hearing this, Canglan was greatly surprised.

"How is that possible? Those who believe in the Ascension Cult are all very stubborn; you can't get anything out of them without severe torture."

"Well... it's just a little trick of mine."

Ye Yun smiled mysteriously, but showed no intention of explaining in detail to her.

Then he changed the subject.

"In short, the situation is very bad."

Before speaking, Ye Yun glanced at Han Yu.

"Please wait at the entrance for a moment. I need to speak with Miss Canglan."

"Yes, senior!"

Without saying a word, Han Yu walked out.

She was well aware that sometimes the more you know, the faster you die.

After she left, Ye Yun looked at Cang Lan.

And then, he made a startling statement.

"Miss Azure, it's very possible that the Ascension Sect wasn't destroyed."

Upon hearing this, the expression on Cang Lan's face instantly turned ugly.

"Really? What exactly happened?"

Then, Ye Yun's expression turned serious, and he spoke slowly.

"Here's what happened..."

Ye Yun recounted the contents of his interrogation, mixed with some of Nangong Jiutian's speculations.

After listening, Cang Lan's face grew even more gloomy.

Until the very end, her fists were clenched tightly.

"I can't believe... that's what happened."

If Ye Yun's account is true, then almost half of the gains from the previous battle would have to be erased.

This was absolutely terrible news for her, and it could even shake the authority she had built up.

Imagine the immense sacrifices the Empire made in this war, with even Emperor-level experts being mobilized.

In the end, they failed to severely damage the Ascension Sect and instead fell into their trap.

Once this matter gets out, it will surely become a laughing stock throughout the entire Southern Continent.

Of course, it was precisely for this reason that Ye Yun asked Han Yu to leave first, in order to avoid Cang Lan taking offense.

"..."

She frowned, as if considering what to do.

The entire study was deathly silent.

After a long while, Ye Yun slowly opened his mouth and asked.

"Miss Azure, what are your plans for handling this matter?"

Now that there's no intelligence, he can't play any significant role on his own.

Upon hearing this, Canglan remained silent for a long time before taking a deep breath and speaking.

"Since things have come to this point, we can only conduct another investigation."

Then, she looked at Ye Yun and said seriously.

"Please leave this matter to me. I will send someone to investigate it discreetly."

"As for the two holy lands, I would appreciate it if you could ask them to restrain themselves and try not to interfere in this matter."

The reason for doing this was entirely based on political considerations.

If the investigation goes too far and is noticed by the authorities, it could be used against us by those with ulterior motives.

Upon hearing this, Ye Yun nodded slightly.

"Understood. I will convey this to the two holy sites."

"Thank you for your understanding, Fellow Daoist Nangong."

Azure took a deep breath and showed gratitude to him.

"This incident was due to a problem with my intelligence, which misled the overall situation. I am truly sorry."

After all, it was she who first suggested that Fengbo City was very likely the headquarters, but it turned out not to be.

Ye Yun shook his head in response, offering words of comfort.

"Miss Azure, there's no need to blame yourself. No one can predict such things anyway."

"To be honest, I bear some responsibility for not being able to uncover the truth even after infiltrating the group myself."

Upon hearing this, Canglan sighed softly and smiled bitterly.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, there's no need to comfort me."

"I am simply stating the facts."

Ye Yun shrugged and said calmly.

"Instead of dwelling on whose fault it is, let's calm down and find the Ascension Cult again!"

"At that time, I, and even the two holy lands, will join forces to help you deal with the Ascension Sect once again!"

For him, since the deed had already happened, there was no need to wallow in self-pity any longer.

Listening to his story, Cang Lan was taken aback; she was indeed encouraged.

She took a deep breath and nodded.

"Yes, Fellow Daoist Nangong is right!"

At this point, her emotions calmed down considerably, and she smiled as she looked at Ye Yun.

"In short, I am very grateful for Fellow Daoist Nangong's help in this matter, which enabled me to find out the truth in time."

"Otherwise, countless more people would likely fall victim to that witch!"

Ye Yun smiled faintly and said dismissively.

"It's nothing, I'm just doing my job by taking people's money."

"Miss Azure, just remember the conditions you promised me."

In his view, this operation was essentially a mutual transaction.

Upon hearing this, Canglan nodded and explained.

"Regarding the Divine Extreme Pill that you are looking for, I have already sent people to investigate, but it is hard to say whether there will be any results."

"As for the other condition..."

A blush crept across her face as she took a deep breath.

"I'm going to interrogate Mo Lianfeng later. You can come to my palace tonight."

Obviously, the other condition is to engage in dual cultivation with the other party.

Ye Yun smiled slightly and said.

"Very well, then it's decided that way."

After all, this is two thousand points of fortune; we can't just waste it.

After that, Canglan thought of something, glanced outside, and asked.

"By the way, who is that little girl you brought earlier, fellow Daoist...?"

When Han Yu was mentioned, Ye Yun suddenly remembered something.

He immediately called out to the door.

"Han Yu, come in."

As soon as he finished speaking, Han Yu, who was waiting outside, hurriedly pushed open the door and came in.

Upon seeing the two of them, she cautiously asked a question.

"Seniors, have you finished talking?"

"Yes, that's right."

Ye Yun smiled and then gestured for her to come a little closer.

Only when they got close did Ye Yun begin to explain.

"Come, introduce yourself to Miss Azure."

Upon hearing this, Han Yu reacted quickly and stepped forward to bow.

"Greetings, Your Highness. I am Han Yu, an outer disciple of the Jade Maiden Sect."

"An outer disciple of the Jade Maiden Sect?"

Cang Lan frowned slightly, seemingly because of Mo Lianfeng earlier.

He glanced at Ye Yun and asked in confusion.

"Fellow Daoist, why did you bring her here...?"

Ye Yun smiled slightly and explained.

"Han Yu deserves much credit for enabling me to quickly uncover the Jade Maiden Sect's schemes this time."

"It was she who revealed to me that there was something strange about the forbidden area in the back mountain, and that the sect was suspected of engaging in evil cultivation activities."

"That's why I was able to quickly pinpoint the location and find that underground space."

These words were essentially an explanation of Han Yu's contributions.

After hearing this, Cang Lan was taken aback.

"Is that really true?"

She glanced at Han Yu, seemingly surprised that such an important matter had been exposed by an outer disciple.

At this moment, Ye Yun glanced at Han Yu, signaling her to speak.

Fortunately, Han Yu was perceptive and understood that he was trying to help her, so she quickly nodded.

"It was me, but I only helped a little, just to get the ball rolling. It was mainly Senior Nangong who did it."

His words both acknowledged the other party's question and did not steal Ye Yun's credit.

It's clear she understands some social niceties...

"Anyway, you did a great job."

Cang Lan smiled gently, then looked at Ye Yun and asked.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, you brought her back, surely you have some plans for her?"