One of my fairy-like friends

“Gu Hanshuang is still an outsider, while Aunt Yue, regardless of what happens in the future, is much closer to me now than Gu Hanshuang. Aunt Yue is overthinking it. The reason I came to see Gu Hanshuang is simply because I hope to resolve the matter between Gu Hanshuang and Yu Mudan as soon as possible. Why not see Aunt Yue...? Because I haven't figured out what to do after seeing Aunt Yue. I don't want to be so hasty and leave a bad impression on her.” Ming Yan looked innocent as he continued, “If Aunt Yue is angry, then scold me…”

"You... you've already said all that, and I still scold you..." Yue Qingyou sighed softly, "You really leave me helpless..."

“But since Aunt Yue has taken the initiative to come to me, even if I’m not fully prepared, I will still show her my best side,” Mingyan chuckled.

"Come on, I just saw you using sweet talk to deceive Gu Hanshuang." Yue Qingyou rolled her eyes at Ming Yan. "If you're like this to Gu Hanshuang, you'll probably be even worse when you try to deceive me."

“How could Aunt Yue say that?” Mingyan frowned. “This isn’t deception at all. Aunt Yue has a deep misunderstanding about me… What kind of image do I have in Aunt Yue’s heart…?”

Yue Qingyou glanced at Ming Yan, then chuckled, "Look at you... I have to say, you left a pretty good impression on me before, don't worry..."

Mingyan sighed helplessly, "Aunt Yue, please don't tease me..."

Yue Qingyou smiled and reached out to rub Mingyan's head.

Mingyan stared at Yue Qingyou for a while, feeling a little strange. Come to think of it, Yue Qingyou had done this before...

Does she still see herself as a child?

Then again, when I joined Fengling Yueying, I was indeed quite young, only sixteen. Now, compared to Yue Qingyou, I'm probably not even a fraction of her age. In her eyes, I really am still just a child. Maybe even my master is a child in Aunt Yue's eyes...

Sometimes my older sister would touch my head like that...it was very affectionate, but my master never did that...but Mingyan did touch her head in return.

"Ah...right, shouldn't I stop seeing you as a child?" Yue Qingyou suddenly came to her senses. She lowered her hand and smiled, "You're hardly a child anymore..."

"To be precise, he's the one who's going to marry Aunt Yue," Mingyan said with a smile.

"Tch..." Yue Qingyou's face flushed. Although neither of them were particularly averse to such matters, hearing Ming Yan say this still made Yue Qingyou feel somewhat ashamed. However, after regaining her composure, she said, "Even if you marry, it won't be me, right? Even if you do end up together, I'll just be a concubine."

“Why a concubine? In my opinion, anyone I marry is a wife.” Mingyan shook his head. “I don’t care about those worldly rules.”

Yue Qingyou couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle. Indeed, if he truly cared, how could he and Yue Wuxia have gotten to where they are now? After all, master and disciple shouldn't have this kind of relationship...

She took a deep breath. "Alright, I'll go back and wait for you to come find me..."

Upon hearing this, Mingyan reached out and grasped Yue Qingyou's wrist. "Aunt Yue, since you're already here, why rush to leave?"

"Didn't you say you weren't ready yet?" Yue Qingyou looked down at Mingyan's hand, then looked up at him again. "I'm giving you time to prepare."

“Didn’t I just say that since Aunt Yue has come to me, even if I’m not ready, I should at least spend some time with her?” Ming Yan said with a smile, but he still let go of Yue Qingyou. “If Aunt Yue really wants to leave, I won’t stop her, since my accuracy is indeed not sufficient.”

Yue Qingyou rolled her eyes at Ming Yan, "You're too good at using words to block other people's right to choose. Now that you've said that, how am I supposed to leave?"

Chapter 234 Aunt Yue's Unexpected Actions

The two found a place to sit down, and Yue Qingyou started talking about her junior sister Liu Mengli. "Your junior sister talks about you to me every day. I'm so tired of hearing it. Why don't you go and keep her company?"

Upon hearing this, Mingyan scratched his head and said, "I've been really busy lately, with all sorts of things to deal with, but I'll go see my junior sister later."

"All sorts of things...aren't they just about me, Gu Hanshuang, and Yu Mudan?" Yue Qingyou rolled her eyes. "Mengli's cultivation and body are growing very fast...it feels like she'll be an adult in a few months..."

Yue Qingyou was somewhat lost in thought. She was the eldest among the generation left behind by Feng Lingyueying. All her peers had passed away. She had watched countless generations grow up and was long used to it. However, Liu Mengli was a little different; she had grown up far too quickly...

The approaching arrival made her feel a little melancholy...

“Yes…that’s quite strange. My sister told me she didn’t find anything unusual about Junior Sister,” Mingyan said. “Then I guess we don’t need to worry…”

"Perhaps she's just too eager to grow up... You should know that she's always wanted to marry you, but she seems to have realized that you think she's too young," Yue Qingyou said with a slight smile.

"...Using 'dislike' isn't quite right. I just feel that Junior Sister's age is too complicated, and I can't get past my own conscience." Ming Yan shook his head. However, this Junior Sister now... Ming Yan couldn't really comment on her condition. Her actual age wasn't that old, but her physical body was already that of a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl... How should this be classified?

"No matter how you describe it, she knew she felt too young, so she wanted to grow up quickly, and that's how she grew up. Do you think that's possible?" Yue Qingyou smiled.

“...Perhaps…” Ming Yan was silent for a moment, then nodded, which was considered as agreeing with Yue Qingyou’s statement.

"So what do you think? Aren't you going to give her an answer?" Yue Qingyou turned her pretty face to look at Ming Yan and smiled. "She has actually been trying her best to keep up with you and wants your approval. If you are willing to give her a future, I think she will be very happy, right?"

Mingyan nodded slightly upon hearing this, "I know... I originally wanted to wait until she grew up before considering this matter, but she's growing up much faster than I imagined..."

Hearing this, Yue Qingyou smiled with relief and reached out to pat Mingyan's head. But halfway there, she stopped, realizing Mingyan was looking at her, and couldn't help but think that he was no longer the boy he once was...

Seeing Yue Qingyou slowly lower her hand, Mingyan said, "If Aunt Yue wants to touch it, then touch it. Why did you take it back?"

“...Because it felt inappropriate. You’re already an adult, and such behavior is disrespectful to you. Isn’t it said that men shouldn’t touch women’s heads and women shouldn’t touch their waists?” Yue Qingyou shook her head with a smile.

“Aunt Yue is not an outsider, I don’t mind.” Mingyan shook his head. “This won’t change just because I’m getting older.”

Upon hearing this, Yue Qingyou tilted her head and looked at Mingyan for a while, but finally couldn't resist reaching out and placing her hand on Mingyan's head, gently rubbing it...

As she massaged him, Yue Qingyou laughed, "...Don't you hate it?"

"Why would I hate it?" Mingyan smiled and said, "Aunt Yue is my elder. Touching my head is a sign of our close relationship."

"...So you do know I'm your elder." Yue Qingyou lowered her hand, rolled her eyes at Ming Yan, and said feigned annoyance.

“My master is also my elder,” Mingyan added.

Yue Qingyou paused for a moment, then rolled her eyes at Ming Yan again, "Are you saying that what you want is an elder?"

“I didn’t say that. I just wanted to tell Aunt Yue that even though you are my elder, you are still a woman to me. In my eyes, you are both an elder and a woman who is attractive to me.” Ming Yan shook his head and smiled, “Does Aunt Yue understand what I mean?”

"I understand, you're just a little pervert." Yue Qingyou nodded.

Mingyan blinked. "It can't be that bad, can it?"

"Hehe..." Yue Qingyou chuckled twice, with a hint of sneer. Ming Yan blinked, wondering if she was really that twisted.

Yue Qingyou looked ahead and said, "I've thought about whether or not to extend my lifespan... I've considered it a lot, and I still really want to extend my lifespan. The pursuit of immortality is something that most cultivators can't escape. I think I still can't bear to part with you all, with Wuxia, with Mengli, with Qingying, and I can't bear to part with you either."

"It sounds like I'm somewhat insignificant in Aunt Yue's eyes?" Mingyan sighed. "I'm a little sad..."

Yue Qingyou glanced at Ming Yan, "You're not my disciple, nor are you like Wuxia Qingying, whom I watched grow up. Of course, I don't care about you that much..."

Mingyan didn't speak, but his expression was somewhat downcast.

Yue Qingyou stared at Mingyan for a while, and finally couldn't help but chuckle. She reached out and put her arm around Mingyan's head, letting him lean against her chest. "Alright, alright, don't be upset. Actually, I still care about you quite a bit... After all, in my heart, you are the one who can shoulder the responsibilities of the entire Fengling Yueying, and even the whole world... I said those things just now to annoy you."

Mingyan was somewhat surprised, not expecting Yue Qingyou to suddenly hug him, which made Mingyan afraid to move for a moment.

Mingyan remained silent, and Yue Qingyou thought he was really angry, so she complained, "You're not angry already? So petty?"

"...I dare not move..." Mingyan couldn't help but speak up. Yue Qingyou noticed something was wrong and quickly released Mingyan, her face flushed. She often comforted Liu Mengli like this, and for a while, she was so used to it that she didn't even realize something was amiss...

Thinking of this, Yue Qingyou couldn't help but shift her body, turning her back to Ming Yan. Her face was burning, and she wondered if Ming Yan would find her behavior frivolous...

After being released, Mingyan dared to move his neck. He coughed twice to ease the awkwardness between them and said, "Aunt Yue, please don't mind. I know it was just a casual thing you did; you're probably used to it with Junior Sister..."

"...You...you know that's good..." Yue Qingyou breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Ming Yan take the initiative to explain for her. She was silent for a while, then turned to look at Ming Yan. Although there was some shyness in her eyes, there was more of a relieved smile.

Mingyan did not disappoint Yue Qingyou.

Chapter 235 Mother's Cry

This small detail reveals how much Mingyan respects her deepest feelings...

Yue Qingyou let out a long sigh and stood up. "I'm going back, Yan'er... I'll wait for you to come find me when you're ready."

This time, Mingyan did not stop her. He guessed that the Supreme Elder was in a bit of a daze at the moment, and if he kept her there any longer, she would probably feel embarrassed.

Mingyan watched Yue Qingyou leave in silence. Just as he was about to depart himself, he suddenly stirred. He heard a faint voice calling his name...

The sound went from blurry to clear, and the voice became more and more familiar. He suddenly stood up. Wasn't that his mother, Ming Huiyin's, voice?

He immediately looked inward at his dantian and saw a crystal coffin floating in the very center of his dantian, pushing everything else aside. Was the voice coming from inside?

"Yan'er..."

This time, a complete and clear voice finally entered Mingyan's mind, and Mingyan quickly responded, "Is that Mother?"

"No need for further words, come back and see me..." Ming Huiyin didn't say much. Perhaps it was difficult for her to contact Ming Yan, or perhaps there was some other reason. After saying this, Ming Huiyin's voice disappeared.

Mingyan didn't hesitate at all and immediately sent a telepathic message to Wang Qingchu. Wang Qingchu was incredibly fast; he had barely finished sending the message when he found himself already inside the stone cave...

However, after dropping Mingyan off here, Wang Qingchu chose to leave, and Mingyan didn't even have a chance to say anything.

"Yan'er..." Ming Huiyin's voice rang out upon seeing Ming Yan arrive, "Come closer...let me take a good look at you..."

Mingyan snapped out of his daze and took a few steps forward, almost pressing himself against the stone door. "Mother... I thought it would be a while before you could talk to me again... Didn't you say last time that it would be two years?"

"Hmm...but it seems you've found my physical body," Ming Huiyin said softly. "Moreover, you brought it out of the spacetime chaos, so I've regained some of my strength..."

"Then...should I leave my mother's body here?" Mingyan asked.

“No need…but right now, I need you to release it…” Ming Huiyin said.

Upon hearing this, Mingyan did not hesitate and immediately released the crystal coffin from his dantian. Looking at the noble woman in the purple-gold palace dress inside the crystal coffin, he felt a little down. Could he not save his mother until he broke through to the Great Emperor level?

"How did you find it?" Ming Huiyin asked.

Once Mingyan came to his senses, he told Ming Huiyin what had happened back then.

“I see… Qingzi…” Ming Huiyin paused for a moment, “I originally thought that I would only have the opportunity to go there after you attained the Dao and became an Emperor, but I didn’t expect that Qingzi actually cultivates the Dao of Time…”

Upon hearing Ming Huiyin's words, Ming Yan was shocked. He exclaimed in surprise, "Could it be that Mother said I, as Emperor, was the reason to save you? And now... Mother is able to leave?"

“That’s part of the reason, but it’s not enough.” Ming Huiyin shook her head. “I just sensed Wang Qingchu’s presence. You used my blood to save Wang Qingchu, right?”

“Hmm…” Mingyan nodded.

“My current state is somewhat similar to Wang Qingchu’s; I also need a Human King’s bloodline to fully recover. Moreover, it must be a pure-blooded Human King’s body that has attained the Dao and become an Emperor,” Ming Huiyin continued. “Furthermore, this wall can only be opened after you attain the Dao and become an Emperor…”

Upon hearing this, Mingyan was immediately filled with disappointment. "I thought Mother had already been able to leave this place..."

"Don't be so disappointed..." Ming Huiyin's tone softened as she comforted her, "Although my main body can't leave here yet, now that you've found my physical form, I can accompany you in another way..."

"What do you mean by that, Mother...?" Mingyan blinked.

As soon as he finished speaking, a faint light began to shimmer on the stone door. The light entered the woman's body in the crystal coffin, and the originally bloodless body gradually became fuller. Ming Yan opened his eyes wide and saw the woman's fingers twitch slightly. After a while, the woman in the coffin slowly opened her eyes.

"Mother?" Mingyan quickly pushed open the lid of the crystal coffin, and the woman inside slowly sat up. Mingyan hugged her tightly, then chuckled softly and patted his back gently, "Alright, alright... I'm awake now, aren't I?"

"Mother? Is it really Mother?" Mingyan released the woman, placed his hands on her shoulders, and looked at her beautiful face, which was so beautiful that words could not describe it, in disbelief.

"That depends on whether you consider me your mother." The woman reached out and gently stroked Ming Yan's pretty face, smiling slightly. "But without a doubt, I am Ming Huiyin..."

“Mother!” Mingyan hugged Ming Huiyin tightly again. “Of course you are my mother…you created us, even though we were not born from your womb after ten months of pregnancy.”

Ming Huiyin laughed, "Alright, alright, let go of me now, I want to take a good look at you..."

Ming Yan reluctantly released Ming Huiyin, feeling somewhat embarrassed...

Mingyan, who had long since changed, had surprisingly regained the awkwardness he once had in his youth. Perhaps every child restrains themselves in front of their mother...

Ming Huiyin gently stroked Ming Yan's face, running her fingers through his hair, her eyes filled with deep affection and contentment. "Only you are my child. I hope you remember that. All the others were just failures, even Wang Qingchu..."