Forced to become a pure and innocent female pharmacist in order to cultivate immortality.

Most girls in the mortal world get married before they reach adulthood, so this outfit is more like that of a married woman. The only difference is that the hair does not need to be tied up. Moreover, in the cultivation world, tying up the hair does not necessarily mean that one is married. Most women of high status in the cultivation world will dress in traditional palace attire, and when they dress in palace attire, they will tie their hair up.

"Ah! Done." It took Ye Liuyun nearly half an hour to adjust her appearance, referring to the diagram next to her.

According to the rules of the Yun Sect, there are strict requirements for the appearance of inner disciples, and there can be no ambiguity. Of course, it only requires how to wear clothes and accessories, but there is no requirement for the same hairstyle. As long as the accessories and clothes are fine, they can do whatever they like.

After all the clothes were taken care of, all that was left were the shoes. These shoes were light blue and made of some kind of crystal, unlike ordinary shoes.

"These shoes, are they high heels? The fairies of the cultivation world dress so fancy!" Ye Liuyun said in astonishment, picking up the shoes and looking at them.

Of course, they weren't regular high heels, but they were definitely more modern than the retro high heels worn by the Yunxia Sect. The retro high heels worn by the Yunxia Sect had hidden heels, meaning the soles were slanted.

The shoes worn by this female disciple of the Yun Sect clearly had raised heels, about eight centimeters high. Ye Liuyun thought these shoes must be difficult to walk in.

Because these shoes are actually just decorations and not practical at all. The inner disciples of the Cloud Sect are at least at the Spirit Pattern Realm, and most of them are at the Dao Palace Realm. They don't need to walk at all, especially Dao Palace cultivators, who don't consume much power when they float in the air.

Therefore, these shoes pose no challenge for them; they are purely decorative.

But Ye Liuyun can't fly, so these shoes are no different from the high heels on Earth in her previous life. Sure enough, after putting on these shoes, Ye Liuyun felt like she was about to fall over at any moment.

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Not only that, this soft and flowing white gauze dress is also very long; if you don't wear these shoes, it will basically drag on the ground.

"Hey? Master, I feel like this outfit is completely impractical and just torture." Ye Liuyun lifted her skirt slightly and walked back and forth, swaying from side to side.

Not only the skirt and shoes, but also the shawl she wore, could easily fall off if she wasn't careful.

The hair ornaments and earrings on her head would sometimes bounce off her face if she moved too much, making her feel uncomfortable.

It's definitely uncomfortable, because hairpins, earrings, and shawls are accessories that remind women to pay attention to their demeanor and appearance, just like suits for men on Earth. If you wear a suit, it's difficult to make big movements.

The xiapei (a type of ceremonial robe) is quite common; Lin Qingyou's formal Dharma form also features a xiapei.

"Of course, people like you who are usually so unreliable and casual are rare in this world. These shoes are already quite modest. I've seen even more outrageous ones in the Immortal Realm. Also, the higher a cultivator's realm, the less they walk; they fly and float around. So the Cloud Sect's elaborate clothing and accessories weren't meant to make you comfortable; they're purely for looks. It just so happens that you, who can't fly, stumbled upon them," Lin Qingyou said with amusement.

Ye Liuyun rolled her eyes. She admitted that she looked absolutely stunning and ethereal, but it was really inconvenient for her. The shoes fit her feet perfectly and wouldn't fall off. After all, they were treasures, so they had that function.

However, to fully master this outfit, one must learn proper court etiquette, but Ye Liuyun really doesn't know it, so he ends up swaying and staggering.

Lin Aoxue can definitely pull off this outfit.

Lin Aoxue had already changed into clothes similar to Ye Liuyun's, though hers were more elaborate and complicated, but she felt no discomfort at all.

"Junior Sister Ye, are you ready?" Just as Ye Liuyun was having a hard time, Han Yao's voice came from outside.

Upon hearing this sound, Ye Liuyun could only helplessly stuff all the clothes and other items he had changed out of into his storage ring, then awkwardly walked to the door and opened it.

But as soon as the door opened, Han Yao's eyes narrowed when she saw Ye Liuyun, because even she had to admit that the white-haired woman who came out was extremely beautiful.

The female deacon beside her also showed an appreciative and approving look.

"Wow! Not bad at all. Clothes really do make the man. Wearing our Yun Sect disciple's robes, your temperament and beauty have immediately risen several levels. Even I, a woman, can't help but be moved." The female steward praised.

Indeed, when a woman is beautiful to a certain degree, it transcends gender. Ye Liuyun felt very pleased as she looked at the two people's praise, just like hearing outsiders compliment her daughter's beauty.

While he felt great inside, Ye Liuyun considered this to be practically useless.

"Thank you for the compliment, Steward, but is this outfit really necessary? I feel quite uncomfortable." Ye Liuyun walked out with a troubled expression.

When Han Yao saw Ye Liuyun walking out awkwardly, she immediately understood the reason.

"Hehe, I almost forgot, Junior Sister Ye, you're only at the Spirit Stream Realm, so it's understandable that you feel uncomfortable since you can't fly. We mostly control our bodies with our power, so we don't feel any discomfort at all," Han Yao said with a smile, lifting her skirt.

Ye Liuyun glanced at them and realized that although they seemed to be standing on the ground, they were actually floating in the air, only their skirts were long enough to cover their feet.

"I envy you senior sisters who can fly. Sir, can't you make an exception? Why do you have to dress like this?" Ye Liuyun looked at the steward with a soft and pitiful expression.

The butler looked slightly embarrassed.

"This? Little girl, our Yun Sect has never had a disciple at the Spirit Stream Realm. The lowest level we've ever had is the Spirit Pattern Realm. When designing the female disciples' clothing, we always designed it according to the standards of the Spirit Pattern Realm. It's designed for aesthetics, not for convenience. So you'll just have to get used to it. Although it's a bit troublesome, this outfit doesn't prevent you from moving around freely. Just follow the standards of secular court etiquette," the female steward explained.

Ye Liuyun was helpless.

"Then I'm very curious, you all have times when you fight and battle, right? Isn't this self-limiting?" Ye Liuyun couldn't help but complain.

In her past life, she had watched many anime, and some of the female characters in those anime wore long skirts and high heels. She wondered back then if this was appropriate for action. Now, she knew for herself whether it was appropriate for action or not.

But Han Yao said something serious.

"When it comes to fighting and spellcasting, you only need hands, right? You don't need feet to cast spells, do you?"

These words left Ye Liuyun speechless. What did they mean? They meant that fairies would not kick people with their feet.

Most female cultivators probably think this way, because 99% of female cultivators are magic cultivators, and it's rare for a female cultivator to take the body cultivation route.

Cultivators rely on spells to fight; they simply make hand seals and fly around in the sky. Since women's physical strength is inherently inferior to that of male cultivators, they should try to avoid physical contact as much as possible.

"Me? Uh, sigh! Never mind, I'll get used to it slowly." Ye Liuyun sighed heavily.

Because she's an outlier. The cultivation world is dominated by the majority of people. She can't very well tell Han Yao, "I'm a physical cultivator and I like to kick people, can she?"

"That's more like it. Come on, let's go. I'll take you to your place." Han Yao said with a smile.

After saying that, she waved her hand again, and flew up with Ye Liuyun to a secluded valley next to Caiyun Peak. Inner disciples all have their own cave dwellings.

The residence arranged for Ye Liuyun by the Disciple Management Office was Bixia Valley on Caiyun Peak. It was a secluded area protected by an array, and it was a large area, much larger than the inner disciples' residences of Yunxia Sect.

"By the way, Junior Sister Ye, you should have a mount, right? If you don't, this place is about a thousand meters away from Caiyun Peak. You can't climb up the mountain every time, can you?" Han Yao asked again on the way.

“I have a cloud crane,” Ye Liuyun replied.

Hearing this, Han Yao felt much more at ease.

"That's fine then. Our Cloud Sect is different from the Cloud Mist Sect. If there are any missions, we will notify you separately. However, my master told me that we don't need to assign you any missions. You just need to cultivate quietly within the Cloud Sect," Han Yao said.

Since Ye Liuyun is actually a hostage, her safety must be guaranteed, and she will definitely not be allowed to go on missions. This kind of treatment is unique in the Yun Sect.

"Huh? Is that so?" Ye Liuyun didn't know whether to be happy or unhappy.

Dragged along by Han Yao, Ye Liuyun quickly arrived at Bixia Valley below.

"Wow! Senior Sister, is this my residence? It's like a paradise!" Ye Liuyun and Han Yao quickly arrived at the top of a valley with blooming flowers and lush greenery.

Here, flowers bloom in abundance, creating a scene resembling a fairyland.

Actually, this place was arranged for Ye Liuyun to live in as an exception. Ordinary inner disciples do not have such a large dojo. This is one of the preferential treatments that Yun Sect gives to Ye Liuyun.

Chapter 257 At the Crest of the Storm (4500 words)

Han Yao looked at the place and smiled slightly.

"This place was originally prepared for the sect's direct disciples. It's quiet and comfortable. Although I don't know why the sect made an exception and accepted you as an inner disciple, and even gave you preferential treatment, from this moment on, you are the master of this place. You need your identity token to enter. I won't go in."

Ye Liuyun smiled and nodded, then took out the token issued by the Disciple Management Pavilion and gestured towards the place. After the gesture, the valley in front of him, which was wrapped in an array, immediately opened a gap, and Ye Liuyun prepared to go in.

However, before going in, Han Yao said something that left Ye Liuyun slightly confused.

"Oh, right, Junior Sister Ye, there's something I'm not sure if I should say." Han Yao seemed to have remembered something, so she spoke up.

Ye Liuyun, who was about to enter the barrier, immediately stopped and looked at Han Yao.

"Senior Sister, please just tell me what's on your mind."

Han Yao didn't waste any time and then said what she wanted to say.

"This place can be said to be one of the best blessed lands and training grounds among the sect's direct disciples, but do you know why no one has lived in such a good place for so many years?" Han Yao said.

This statement surprised Ye Liuyun. Indeed, such a good place should have been snatched up by the important disciples of the Yun Sect long ago, according to the rules.

"Huh? Why?" Ye Liuyun asked back.

When Han Yao heard about the cave dwelling and training ground that the sect had arranged for Ye Liuyun, Bixia Valley was also completely puzzled.

"Well, this place is actually the residence that the sect tacitly approves of for the young sect leader. The person who lives here means that he will take over the position of the Cloud Sect Master in the future." Han Yao said something that Ye Liuyun didn't know.

After listening, Ye Liuyun still couldn't understand what Han Yao meant.

"This? Is that what you mean? But, Senior Sister, I'm just a lowly Spirit Stream Realm cultivator. No matter how much the sect treats me well, it's impossible for me to be the successor of your Cloud Sect, right?" Ye Liuyun joked with a smile.

Han Yao immediately shook her head.

"That's definitely impossible, but I don't know what the sect means either. As your senior sister from the same faction, I have to remind you that although this place is nice, it's in the eye of the storm. If you can't handle the pressure here, I suggest you ask the sect to change your accommodation. Alright, I've said what I needed to say. I'm leaving now." After Han Yao finished speaking, she turned around and flew up, transforming into a streak of light and flying towards Rainbow Cloud Peak.

Ye Liuyun still hadn't figured out what Han Yao meant by those words.

"Master, did you understand what this woman meant?" Ye Liuyun asked.

Lin Qingyou's spirit immediately floated out and tapped Ye Liuyun on the head.

"Are you really stupid or just pretending? Didn't she explain it clearly enough? This is the residence that the Yun Sect arranged for its successor. Even this little girl doesn't know why the Yun Sect arranged for you to live here, so it's even less likely that others would know. If they knew that a Spirit Stream Realm cultivator like you was living here, do you think the disciples of the Yun Sect would be satisfied?" Lin Qingyou reminded her.

This sentence served as a reminder to Ye Liuyun.

"Huh? You mean I'll get into trouble staying here?" Ye Liuyun understood.

"What do you think?" Lin Qingyou rolled her eyes.

Ye Liuyun fell silent.

"Is this Yunzong doing this on purpose? Isn't this putting me in a terrible predicament?" Ye Liuyun's face fell.

Having just arrived at Yunzong and done nothing, he has already attracted unknown trouble.

"It's not necessarily intentional. After all, in their eyes, it's just a place to live. As for trouble, I think you need some motivation, little guy. You need a push to have motivation. This place is so big, it's enough for you to cultivate properly." Lin Qingyou said indifferently.

Ye Liuyun took it all in stride.

"Oh well, who cares? I'll deal with whatever comes my way. I'm not without ways to protect myself. Since this place has been assigned to me, it's mine now. Let's go in and see what's so special about this place." Ye Liuyun walked in with a grin.

Upon entering, Ye Liuyun discovered that Bixia Valley was indeed very large, with lush vegetation. The surrounding area was filled with beautiful flowering trees, and there was a lake in the middle, with several exquisite pavilions on the edge of the lake.

"Ah! Birds singing and flowers blooming, tsk tsk, a perfect place to stay. Oh, by the way, Bai Lin and her brother will really like this big place." Ye Liuyun quickly let Bai Lin and the others out.

Bai Lin, Jin Chen, Sun Dasheng, Mao Lv, and Liu Su all ran out of the storage bag.

Upon leaving, even they were full of praise for this place.

"Wow! This place is great! Is this the Cloud Sect?" Sun Dasheng looked around and exclaimed.

"Well, this is the Azure Valley of the Cloud Sect. Bai Lin and Jin Chen, you two can do whatever you want. This place is big enough. As long as you don't go out, you can do whatever you want," Ye Liuyun said.

Upon hearing this, the two tiger cubs immediately began to jump around happily.

The tassels flew around in the valley. As for the donkey, it was really strange. It was just an ordinary donkey, but it didn't seem to be afraid of Sun Wukong and Bai Lin at all.

The first thing he did after he came out was to take a bite of the grass on the ground. After taking a breath, his eyes lit up. The grass here seemed very tender and delicious. This valley is so big and full of spiritual energy that the plants here grow very fast, so the donkey can't finish eating it all.

This place is absolutely the ideal habitat for animals.

After releasing them, Ye Liuyun released the shrunken spirit peach tree, which happened to be an island in the center of the lake.

"I'll plant you in the center of the lake." Ye Liuyun came to the edge of the lake, then pushed off with all his might. The next moment, he shot out and flew more than ten meters before landing in the center of the lake. Although he couldn't fly, he still had this much ability.

However, this handsome and graceful posture did not last even a second. As soon as he landed on the ground, his foot immediately twisted.

With a cracking sound, Ye Liuyun's ankle dislocated on the spot.

"Ouch!" Ye Liuyun cried out in pain as his face made intimate contact with the ground.

Sure enough, this attire was like a bird with broken wings for a fairy who couldn't fly.

"Pah! These damn shoes, aren't they just making things difficult for me?" Ye Liuyun wiped the mud off his face, then glanced at his deformed foot, reached out and forcefully twisted it back into place.

"Hahaha, what a sorry sight!" Sun Wukong had somehow arrived on the island in the middle of the lake and couldn't stop laughing as he looked at Ye Liuyun's disheveled appearance.

"Shut up." Ye Liuyun glared at him, then pulled the spirit peach tree out of the flowerpot and replanted it.

As the Spirit Peach Tree reconnected to the earth, it began to grow at a visible speed, quickly returning to the size it was in the Cloud Mist Sect. Or rather, it was still growing. In no time, the Spirit Peach Tree had grown to a size where its canopy was large enough to cover the entire lake.

"What? How did it get so big?" Ye Liuyun was dumbfounded as he looked at the ever-growing spirit peach tree.

Upon seeing this, Sun Wukong immediately spoke up.

“The earth vein energy in your Yun Sect is definitely not as abundant as here. This guy grew by absorbing the power of heaven and earth.” Sun Dasheng chuckled as he climbed up the spirit peach tree and lay down against the trunk.

The tassels on the other side also flew over and landed on another branch of the spirit peach tree.

"Really? Does that mean he's grown up?" Ye Liuyun asked curiously.

"No, no, no, it will take at least six thousand years to mature. This tree flowers once every three thousand years and bears fruit once every three thousand years. Once it bears fruit, it is mature, so it's still a long way off," Sun Wukong explained.

Ye Liuyun felt that these words sounded very familiar.

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She looked up at the spirit peach tree, and the place suddenly became even more beautiful and magnificent.