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

Upon hearing this, Yue Rushuang frowned.

"But I'm still a little worried. What if you get arrested..."

To delve into the secrets of an empress's heart is far too dangerous.

Seeing her so worried, Ye Yun pondered for a moment and said.

"Then let's do it this way, just like light smoke."

"I'll go to the city later to retrieve the teleportation scroll from her and bring her here."

"If she dies, it means I'm dead too."

"Or perhaps she's alright, but if I haven't returned by tomorrow morning, it means I've been arrested."

"In either case, Frost, you can activate the teleportation scroll. How about that?"

Yue Rushuang rolled her eyes at him and said.

"If you really die, should I call my father to come and collect your body?"

Ye Yun coughed lightly and said helplessly.

"Since that's the case, can't you wish me something good?"

Yue Rushuang snorted lightly, sounding annoyed.

"Isn't that because you're too adventurous?"

Nevertheless, she nodded in agreement.

"Understood. If anything happens to you, I'll take immediate action."

After Ye Yun finished speaking with Yue Rushuang, he quickly left the city lord's mansion before it got dark.

Before long, he found Xu Qingyan, who was anxiously waiting in the inn.

As darkness fell and Ye Yun still hadn't returned, she began to worry and prepared to activate the teleportation scroll.

Seeing him return now, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Master, why are you back so late?"

Ye Yun did not explain, but only said one sentence.

"It's complicated, so don't ask any questions yet. Just come with me."

As his servant, Xu Qingyan really didn't need to know too much.

In any case, all she had to do was obey Ye Yun's orders unconditionally.

"Yes, Master."

Xu Qingyan responded and immediately left the inn with Ye Yun.

After that, we headed straight for the city lord's mansion.

Normally, a curfew would have been in effect at this time of day within the city lord's mansion.

However, Ye Yun, holding the pass token, encountered no obstacles throughout the process and successfully brought Xu Qingyan back.

Afterwards, Ye Yun simply instructed Yue Rushuang to explain to Xu Qingyan what had happened.

After finishing, he put on a night-clothes and quietly went out.

Watching his disappearing figure, Xu Qingyan couldn't help but glance at Yue Rushuang and asked in confusion.

"What is Master doing?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Rushuang gave a soft snort.

"What else can they do but court death!"

It's clear that she still finds Ye Yun's risky behavior somewhat unacceptable.

Afterwards, she told Xu Qingyan about Ye Yun's actions.

After hearing this, Xu Qingyan was also astonished.

"Master... he's really brave."

But now that things have come to this, all she can do is pray that he returns safely and is not discovered.

Ye Yun, who had slipped into the night, did not change his appearance and remained exactly as he was.

The reason is simple: there's no need for it.

Looking across the entire city lord's mansion, it's estimated that only Empress Yunxiao could spot him.

If she discovers herself, even if she transforms, it won't make any difference; in fact, it will only make things more complicated.

In the darkness of night, Ye Yun cautiously surveyed his surroundings, asking himself a question.

"Senior Nangong, according to your investigation, where is the entrance?"

Although he already knew that there was a hidden space beneath Cloud City.

However, to enter, one still needs to rely on Nangong Jiutian's power.

After all, it was constructed by an Emperor-level expert; he probably wouldn't even be able to find the entrance on his own...

Soon, Nangong Jiutian's voice came from beside him.

"The entrance to the formation is to your southeast."

At the same time, a jet-black aura swirled around Ye Yun.

This is the power that Nangong Jiutian activated to assist Ye Yun in infiltrating.

It was this force that completely concealed Ye Yun, preventing him from being discovered by unrelated individuals.

Ye Yun concealed himself in the darkness and headed in the direction indicated by Nangong Jiutian.

Meanwhile, in a dense forest within the city lord's mansion.

There is a vast, open space in one of these areas.

And on this ground, there sits an ancient teleportation array.

Yunxiao stood in the very center of the formation.

A bloody aura was constantly emanating from her, and her expression was somewhat ferocious.

Immediately, Yunxiao formed a hand seal and chanted rapidly.

"Heaven and earth unite in six directions, with me at the center; they come from above, they open from below, the formation begins!"

As her voice fell, a stream of pure silver profound energy shot out from her palm, activating the teleportation array below.

Instantly, a dazzling silver light surged forth from the array, engulfing the clouds.

Then, as the light faded, Yunxiao's beautiful figure disappeared without a trace.

……

In another part of the city lord's mansion.

"Keep a close eye on things. In these extraordinary times, we must not overlook any suspicious activity!"

Near Ye Yun, a night patrol team passed by, and the captain at the head shouted sternly at his team members.

Everyone was focused and carefully scanning their surroundings, especially the dark areas.

One of the gazes swept across the tree where Ye Yun was hiding.

However, thanks to the black aura surrounding Ye Yun, he did not notice Ye Yun's presence.

Only after this group had passed did Ye Yun breathe a sigh of relief and continue towards his destination.

Along the way, he also deeply felt the strict security of the city lord's mansion at night.

Fortunately, there was Nangong Jiutian, who not only concealed his whereabouts but also acted as his radar; without him, they would probably have been discovered.

To Ye Yun's surprise, the patrol density decreased as they got closer to their destination.

At this moment, Ye Yun was in a dense forest within the City Lord's Mansion.

It's hard to imagine why the empress would plant such a large forest inside the city lord's mansion.

Of course, Ye Yun didn't care about any of that; he just wanted to get to the place Nangong Jiutian had mentioned as soon as possible.

However, after a full half hour, Ye Yun gradually realized something was wrong and glanced at the dense forest around him.

"What the hell? I have a feeling... I've been here before?"

Upon hearing this, Nangong Jiutian sneered.

"Kid, it seems you're not too stupid. You thought you wouldn't have figured it out if I hadn't told you?"

This answer made Ye Yun frown.

"Does the senior mean that I am indeed going in circles?"

Before long, Nangong Jiutian gave an affirmative answer.

"That's right, the dense forest you're in right now has been set up with several large illusion arrays."

"Ordinary people, no, even cultivators of the Imperial Path, would probably not be able to escape on their own if they entered this place."

Upon hearing this, Ye Yun instantly understood.

No wonder there were no patrols around here.

So these illusion arrays are protecting us...

"Kid, you're now the prey who's fallen into the trap."

"Senior, please stop making sarcastic remarks."

Ye Yun raised an eyebrow and said dejectedly.

"This is the path you led me to. If I stumble here, I'll be the first to betray my predecessor."

"You brat, how dare you threaten me?"

"No, I was just stating the facts."

Ye Yun shrugged, looking helpless.

Nangong Jiutian snorted lightly and said indifferently.

"From now on, you must follow my every step."

Ye Yun's eyes lit up, and he immediately responded.

"No problem! Just tell me, senior!"

He undoubtedly trusted Nangong Jiutian.

Then, Nangong Jiutian began to speak.

"Take ten steps forward."

Without saying a word, Ye Yun immediately did as instructed.

"Alright, ten steps."

"Take fifteen steps to the right."

"Go well."

"Go forward ninety steps."

"Um……"

……

A full quarter of an hour passed.

Nangong Jiutian was precise in every step, directing Ye Yun's movements back and forth.

He sometimes moved forward, sometimes turned, and sometimes went backward.

Those who know the truth will understand that they are breaking the illusion array, while those who don't might think they are performing some kind of ritual.

The most absurd thing is that Ye Yun felt like he was just walking around in the same place.

So much so that he couldn't help but ask a question.

"Senior, how much longer?"

"Alright, kid, it's done."

Nangong Jiutian's sudden voice startled Ye Yun.

"All done? What do you mean?"

"Now turn around and see for yourself."

"Hmm? Turn your head?"

Ye Yun raised an eyebrow and turned his head.

This sight stunned him.

The dense forest behind them had turned into an open space.

There is a teleportation array set up on this ground, but it is unknown where it leads.

"This is... the entrance?"

Ye Yun looked at the teleportation array in front of him, then glanced around, feeling somewhat incredulous.

Nangong Jiutian affirmed.

"That's right, the space where that little empress is hiding is right below here."

Ye Yun was surprised by what he saw.

"How could this happen?"

Seeing this, Nangong Jiutian asked in confusion.

"What's wrong?"

Ye Yun raised an eyebrow, expressing his doubt.

"The other parts of this city lord's mansion are heavily guarded, but this important place is completely unguarded?"

Even if there are no patrol teams, there should still be a few guards to keep watch.

Seeing his confusion, Nangong Jiutian pondered for a moment and then said slowly.

"In my opinion... that little empress probably doesn't want anyone to know the secrets down there."

"Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many illusion arrays set up around here."

"Even with the teleportation array right in front of you, I doubt there are many people in the world who know how to activate it."

This explanation undoubtedly makes some sense.

Ye Yun thought for a moment and nodded slightly.

"If that's the case, then that would be even more interesting..."

Then, his gaze fell on the teleportation array in front of him.

"Why do I get the feeling that this teleportation array has a very ancient structure?"

To this, Nangong Jiutian answered without hesitation.

"Nonsense, this is an ancient formation from tens of thousands of years ago."

"Uh... I see."

Ye Yun suddenly realized.

Then, he asked with great curiosity.

"Senior, you should..."

Before he could finish speaking, Nangong Jiutian said smugly.

"That's right, I know how to activate it. Just do as I say."

"Alright, senior, I knew it! You're the best!"

Ye Yun grinned and flattered him without any politeness.

Nangong Jiutian said with satisfaction.

"First, gather the profound energy in a flowing manner, then converge it towards..."

Ye Yun followed her instructions step by step.

Not long after, Nangong Jiutian laughed.

"That's about it. Now, repeat after me."

"Heaven and earth unite in six directions, with me at the center; they come from above, they open from below, the formation begins!"

Ye Yun read the rest of the text aloud without any further explanation.

Just as he finished speaking his last word, the dim array patterns beneath his feet suddenly lit up with a silver light!

The intense silver light vanished in an instant, suddenly engulfing Ye Yun, who then disappeared into the formation...