The two who had returned from the summit had gone back to their rooms, which were very simple, consisting of just one bedroom and a living room.
Ji Yun tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep.
"Why don't we check on my disciple's cultivation progress?"
"Anyway, those who cultivate the Tao all meditate and cultivate."
"Won't people misunderstand if I go this late...?"
"Never mind, I'm going to sleep with you... then I'll get up and party."
He got up, put on his shoes, and walked to the neighboring yard.
"Yuexi? Are you asleep?"
Seeing no response, he continued knocking: "Are you cultivating?"
There was still no response, so Ji Yun pushed the door open and went in, only to find no one on the bed.
"Where did you go?"
Ji Yun walked to the bedside and saw that his disciple was not there. There was a set of clothes on the bed, one of which was about to fall to the ground. He prepared to push the clothes inward.
"Huh? What's this?"
He picked up a small garment and looked at it.
"Master... what are you doing?"
The sudden sound startled Ji Yun, who quickly threw the undergarment onto the bed.
He turned his head and saw Yuexi staring blankly at him.
“Disciple…I…I was just about to talk to you, but you weren’t here. Your clothes fell on the ground, so I picked them up for you.”
Yuexi paused for a moment, then said, "Master, don't lie to me. I saw everything."
Ji Yun quickly said, "Let me explain. It's not what you think, I..."
Yuexi stomped her foot and said coquettishly, "You smelled it."
"My disciple, please rest well. Your master has something to attend to."
Ji Yun turned and walked outside, not daring to look at Yue Xi again.
After returning to the room, he quickly closed the door and buried his head under the covers.
As dawn broke, Ji Yun walked out of the courtyard alone.
At this time, some disciples of the Lingyun Sect had already begun cultivating as the sun rose.
After leaving the courtyard, I saw a medicinal herb field below, where two female disciples were watering the spiritual herbs.
The sect will cultivate some commonly used spiritual herbs and medicines for alchemy, and if there are enough, they will exchange them for spirit stones.
Disciples can also exchange sect contributions for it if needed.
Upon seeing Ji Yun approach, the two female disciples immediately stopped what they were doing and bowed respectfully, saying, "Disciples Hongsu and Xiaoguo greet Senior Ji."
Ji Yun nodded. It seemed that everyone at the sect assembly knew about him. Now he didn't have to worry about being accidentally killed.
He asked, "Ladies, do you have any edible herbs in this medicinal field?"
Hongsu asked, "What does 'senior' refer to?"
"It's something that can fill my stomach. I'm a mortal now, and I need to eat."
Xiao Guo almost rolled her eyes. Come on, even the sect leader said this is a senior who plays the field.
She replied, "Some spirit beans and spirit clusters can be boiled and eaten, but..."
Ji Yun immediately understood: "Get me some first, and then report to your sect later."
Xiao Guo asked with a smile, "Please wait a moment, senior. We'll get it done for you right away."
Soon, the two of them brought two bags of things to Ji Yun. Looking at the spirit beans and spirit seeds in front of him, he didn't know what to do with them.
Ji Yun asked, "Can you do it?"
Xiao Guo replied with a grin, "I can! Although I practice fasting, I sometimes crave food. Senior, do you need my help?"
Ji Yun said calmly, "I have no reward."
Xiao Guo smiled broadly: "It's alright, I don't need any reward from you, senior. I just want to eat some after it's done."
Ji Yun agreed, "Okay, Hong Su, come too."
Ji Yun led them to her small courtyard and began preparing things.
Xiao Guo placed a stone under the pot, and the stone burned continuously, just like coal.
Xiao Guo said, "Senior, it will be about time once this fire spirit stone has burned out."
Ji Yun responded with a smile. This little girl had a very cheerful personality, which made him feel much better. The three of them sat on the stools, looking at the food cooking in front of them, enjoying the cool breeze.
A door opened, and the three looked over to see Yuexi walking out of the house.
Ji Yun called out, "Yuexi, come quickly, there's something to eat."
"I was planning to cook it before calling you, but I didn't expect you to get up so quickly."
Hongsu greeted Yuexi: "Good morning, Senior Sister Yuexi."
Xiao Guo squinted and smiled, "Senior Sister Yuexi, your master cooked something for you early this morning, that's so kind of you."
Yuexi replied, "Thank you for your help, junior sisters."
Xiao Guo waved her hand: "It's okay, no trouble at all. Hong Su and I will get a share too."
Seeing that Yuexi's eyes were a little dark, Ji Yun asked worriedly, "Yuexi, is there a problem with your cultivation?"
Yuexi said coquettishly, "I couldn't calm my mind while meditating last night."
Ji Yun: "......"
Well, it was my actions last night that made my disciple's Dao heart unstable.
Xiao Guo asked in confusion, "Is something troubling Senior Sister Yuexi?"
Ji Yun quickly said, "It's nothing, Yuexi is probably overthinking it."
He continued, “The Great Way takes no mind as its essence, forgets words as its function, and tranquility as its foundation. If you apply it to your mind and body, cut off all thoughts, sit quietly to regulate your breath, and calmly nourish your energy. Moon, do not think too much, and trust your teacher.”
Yuexi nodded, her body radiating a faint spiritual light.
At this moment, a surge of spiritual energy appeared, and Xiao Guo and Hong Su showed signs of breakthrough.
A moment later, Xiao Guo and Hong Su stood up at the same time: "Thank you for your guidance in cultivation, senior."
Ji Yun asked in surprise, "You've all broken through?"
Xiao Guo excitedly said, "Yes, senior, after listening to your words, I felt touched and broke through to the fourth stage of Foundation Establishment."
Hong Su suppressed her excitement and said, "This junior has also broken through to the sixth level of Foundation Establishment. Thank you for your guidance, senior."
Ji Yun: "......"
Then he looked at Yuexi and asked, "And you?"
Yuexi shook her head: "Yuexi is currently at the peak of the Golden Core stage, and breaking through will not be so easy."
Ji Yun felt a little regretful, but then smiled and said, "It's alright, opportunities will come on the path of cultivation."
Yuexi glanced at him and said reproachfully, "Master, please don't do this again next time."
Ji Yun felt somewhat embarrassed.
Xiao Guo looked curious, but didn't dare to ask.
At this moment, a fragrant aroma wafted from the pot.
Xiao Guo exclaimed happily, "The food is ready!"
She opened the pot lid, ladled out a bowl, and handed it to Ji Yun, saying, "Senior, please try this."
Ji Yun took a bite, and the taste was surprisingly good.
He praised, "Xiao Guo's cooking skills are quite good."
Then, he served a bowl to Yuexi and Hongsu respectively.
The four of them sat together enjoying the meal in a harmonious atmosphere.
At this moment, Ji Yun saw Ye Wudao appear directly at the entrance of the courtyard. He stood up and said, "Sect Master Ye, please come in quickly."
Yuexi and Xiaoguo Hongsu also stood up and bowed: "Greetings, Sect Master!"
Ye Wudao gestured with his hand: "No need to be polite, I'm here as a guest."
Ji Yun raised an eyebrow and said, "Xiao Guo, serve Sect Leader Ye a bowl as well."
"Okay, Sect Master, please wait a moment."
Xiao Guo immediately served Ye Wudao a bowl of spirit bean porridge.
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