I let you tame beasts, and you've already formed a contract with your stunningly beautiful mast

The power of a half-step into the Divine Transformation realm is by no means a fabrication.

Even if they are separated by millions of miles, they can communicate through a single jade slip.

The shock also caused the air inside the attic to distort slightly.

Yun Xiyue suppressed the panic in her heart, took a deep breath, and was about to answer.

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Ji Wuli, on the other end of the jade slip, keenly sensed something amiss.

The oppressive force suddenly intensified.

"Elder Yun, what's wrong?"

Why does your voice sound so strange?

Yun Xiyue bit her lower lip tightly, her beautiful eyes glistening with tears, full of pleading.

She glared at the instigator with shame and indignation.

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This excuse sounds rather forced.

But Ji Wuli's mind was entirely on his son at the moment, and he did not dwell on this issue too much.

"I see. I apologize for disturbing Elder Yun's meditation."

Ji Wuli's tone softened slightly, but he immediately got to the point:

"Ji Nian is your most senior disciple, and he has always respected you."

"Before he disappeared, did he tell you where he was going to train?"

Yun Xiyue's heart tightened.

The jade slip that Cao Kun had taken out earlier flashed through his mind.

"Don't panic, Patriarch Ji," Yun Xiyue replied coldly.

"Ji Nian sent me a message half a month ago, saying that he had come across an ancient cultivator's cave on his way back to Qingzhou."

"This is a rare opportunity, and he plans to go into seclusion to explore it, which could take anywhere from six months to a year."

A long exhale came from the other end of the communication jade slip.

Ji Wuli felt much relieved.

This explanation was exactly the same as his guess in the ancestral hall.

That matches perfectly!

The person's fortune was extremely prosperous in that year, but they must have accidentally entered some ancient killing formation that could isolate them from the secrets of heaven, which caused their life tablet to temporarily lose its connection and shatter.

Hearing the commotion on the other end, Yun Xiyue assumed that the matter had been dealt with.

My tense nerves have just started to relax a little.

Who knew?

Ji Wuli's tone suddenly changed, becoming firm.

"However, the shattering of the life tablet is a serious matter. The ancient ruins are extremely dangerous, and as a father, I am truly worried."

"I would also appreciate it if Elder Yun could inform me of the exact location of that cave."

"I need to personally lead a team to check on Ji Nian's safety!"

These words were spoken.

Yun Xiyue's heart skipped a beat.

There's no such thing as an ancient cultivator's cave!

If Ji Wuli were to lead a team to investigate, they would find that there was no cave dwelling at all.

The fact that Ji Jinian is dead cannot be concealed!

With a little scrutiny, Ji Wuli would realize that she was deliberately concealing the truth.

When that time comes, the Ji family's first act of violence will directly burn the Miaoyin Sect!

She simply couldn't cover up the lie.

Yun Xiyue's forehead was covered in a fine layer of cold sweat.

She turned her head and looked at Cao Kun, who was playing with her toys, with pleading eyes.

Cao Kun felt a sense of satisfaction seeing the aloof and elegant woman completely flustered.

He used his divine sense to mock:

"What? Elder Yun is already failing?"

"Weren't you being quite tough just now?"

Yun Xiyue's eyes reddened with anxiety.

Ji Wuli on the other end of the jade slip was still urging, "Elder Yun? Why aren't you saying anything?"

"Please, sir," Cao Kun continued telepathically, "call me 'sir,' and I'll teach you how to deal with him."

Yun Xiyue's cat ears drooped limply.

For the sake of the Myriad Sounds Gate.

In order to survive.

"Master...Master!"

Yun Xiyue used her divine sense to transmit her voice, which trembled slightly.

"Please help me! The Wonderful Sound Sect cannot be destroyed in my hands!"

[Ding! Congratulations, host! Through a heart-to-heart conversation, you have successfully won her over with your virtue, making her deeply aware of her position within the family! Exceptionally effective!]

[...+5]

Current time: 10/100

[Reward for completing the mission: 500]

Hearing the system's announcement in his mind, Cao Kun grinned.

He took out the jade slip containing the message that he had forced Ji Jinian to record from his storage ring.

After activation, place it next to Yun Xiyue's communication jade slip.

"I stumbled upon an ancient cultivator's cave dwelling; this is a rare opportunity, and I plan to go into seclusion for six months to a year..."

Ji Jinian's voice carried clearly.

During the break in the recording playback, Cao Kun continued to transmit his voice.

"Now, put on your airs as the Grand Elder of the Myriad Sounds Sect! Lose your temper!"

Yun Xiyue understood immediately.

In a life-or-death situation, she unleashed astonishing potential.

The panic on his face vanished instantly.

As soon as the recording ended, Yun Xiyue's voice suddenly rose, carrying a hint of anger at being questioned.

"Patriarch Ji! Did you hear me clearly?!"

"Don't you know who your son is wary of?! He only left a couple of sentences in his message, he didn't even tell me, his mentor, the exact coordinates!"

"You're asking me for an address now? How am I supposed to find it for you?"

Yun Xiyue spoke very quickly, taking the opportunity to vent the resentment that had been building up in her heart.

They didn't give Ji Wuli a chance to interrupt at all.

"Do you really think that my Miaoyin Sect is greedy for his little bit of opportunity and has hidden him away?!"

"Or do you really think I'd be so idle as to scheme against my own disciple?!"

"Your Ji family is powerful, and my Miaoyin Sect can't afford to offend them. But I am not a puppet to be molded!"

"If you don't believe me, you can lead your men to raze my Wonderful Sound Sect to the ground right now!"

Seeing Yun Xiyue's reaction, and with the audio recording as evidence.

On the other end of the jade slip.

Ji Wuli's last remaining suspicion vanished.

He wasn't angry at all; on the contrary, he felt that this was the kind of temper Yun Xiyue should have.

If she were to give a hesitant and timid explanation, Ji Wuli would become suspicious instead.

But Yun Xiyue's current fiery temper, which is so explosive that she flips the table, is more in line with her persona as the Great Elder.

"Oh dear, Elder Yun, please calm down! Please calm down!"

Ji Wuli's attitude immediately softened, and he smiled apologetically, "It was because I loved my son so much that I lost my composure and said the wrong thing."

"Elder Yun is a man of noble character and integrity; how could he possibly covet the opportunities of a junior?"

"Since Ji Nian has left a message, let's wait until he comes out of seclusion before making any further decisions."

"I, Ji, will personally visit Elder Yun another day to apologize!"

Done.

Ji Wuli proactively cut off the communication.

The light dimmed, and the crisis was averted.

Yun Xiyue could no longer hold on and collapsed limply into Cao Kun's arms.

The black leather jacket, slightly damp with sweat, looked even more alluring.

What just happened was even more dangerous than when she was undergoing the Nascent Soul Tribulation.

"You did a good job."

Cao Kun took the opportunity to open his arms and pull the alluring body into his embrace.

"Remaining calm in the face of danger, and even turning the tables."

"What an obedient and good cat."

"Now that you've gotten rid of the trouble, it's time for me to reward you properly."

Upon hearing the word "reward".

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