Chen Ye took the teacup, his gaze falling on Li Qiuyun.

At home, she was not wearing the sect’s Taoist robe, but a sleek black outfit.

The cuffs were tightly tied, adding to her neat and agile appearance.

Her long hair was tied high, exposing her smooth forehead and slender neck.

Though her looks were not as exquisite as Bai Susu’s, nor as gentle as Mao Qingzhu’s, she had her own unique charm.

Her eyebrows and eyes were full of spirit, her nose was straight, and especially those eyes, clear and bright, filled with a resilient determination.

Years of sword practice had given her an upright posture, her long legs were strong, even standing simply exuded abundant vitality.

At this moment, although her cheeks were slightly red, her gaze boldly met Chen Ye’s eyes:

"Uncle Chen, your cultivation... it seems to have advanced again, hasn’t it?"

Chen Ye sipped his tea and smiled, "Just some progress. But Qiuyun, ever since you entered the Inner Sect, you’ve been advancing rapidly, now you’re at the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer, right."

Upon hearing the praise, a hint of joy flashed in Li Qiuyun’s eyes but soon turned into disappointment, she pursed her lips and said:

"If Uncle Chen has just some progress, then Qiuyun is standing still... I remember Uncle Chen’s cultivation was lower than mine, but now..."

She paused as a look of doubt passed through her eyes.

Uncle Chen’s cultivation speed seems to have surpassed what’s normal?

Chen Ye remained unfazed, casually casting a Qi Concealment Technique, in the presence of the Li family father and daughter, his cultivation was concealed, becoming an ordinary Qi Cultivation Fourth-Layer cultivator.

He laughed, "No, no, Qiuyun doesn’t realize. When outside, naturally it’s good to keep some territory, I’ve been just hiding my cultivation."

When Li Qiuyun saw his superb Qi Concealment Technique, she suddenly realized, "I knew it! Uncle Chen has been pretending to be weak!"

Li Yanfeng coughed, glaring at Li Qiuyun, "You girl, not just your Uncle Chen, even your father conceals his Qi often outside. Don’t joke in front of your Uncle Chen."

The girl pouted, she hadn’t said anything, just recalling the past made her feel a bit melancholic.

"Qiuyun, you have talent, but you’re too eager for success in your daily cultivation. The path to cultivation requires gradual progress, cannot be rushed."

Chen Ye set down the teacup and said seriously,

"I came this time, not just to visit Brother Li, but also to give you something."

Saying this, he took a jade box from the Storage Ring and pushed it in front of Li Qiuyun.

Li Qiuyun was slightly stunned, taking the jade box without knowing what to do.

Li Yanfeng repeatedly declined, "It’s unnecessary! Younger Brother, I only taught you a technique for Cyan Wave Sword back then, you also paid the tuition..."

Well...

Brother Li, there’s something you don’t know.

It’s not about your face, but about your daughter’s.

Of course.

Chen Ye couldn’t say this outright, otherwise, Li Yanfeng might think he was interested in Li Qiuyun!

Uh... perhaps a little interested.

Chen Ye said seriously:

"Brother Li, between us, why talk about too much interest? I’m just acting out of friendship. Besides, now that I’ve become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, I don’t care about these Qi Cultivation stage items."

"This... Younger Brother..."

Li Yanfeng was moved, not expecting Chen Ye to be such a person remembering old friendships.

He couldn’t help but feel ashamed.

This ordinary instructor from Purple Cloud Peak, what ability does he have to associate with someone like Younger Brother Chen?

His whole life, the only thing worth boasting about was having a pretty daughter...

"Thank... thank you, Uncle Chen."

The girl had no intention of refusing, after all, this was the first time Uncle Chen had given her something.

She hugged the jade box, her emotions were complex.

Heard that Uncle Chen still doesn’t have a partner, and doesn’t seem to have any intimate female acquaintances?

As for Bai Susu... a character like Uncle Chen surely doesn’t like those who appear too childish.

Chen Ye didn’t stay long, after advising a few cultivation keys, he summoned the Jade Treasure Sword.

"Go back, don’t see me off."

He waved to the father and daughter, then turned into a stream of light, soaring into the sky, disappearing in the depths of the clouds in the blink of an eye, leaving only the faint sound of breaking through the air.

Li Qiuyun stood at the edge of the cliff, the mountain wind blew through her hair, she tightly held the jade box in her arms, gazing longingly towards the direction of the disappearing stream of light, not retracting her gaze for a long time.

"Girl, stop looking, he’s already far away."

Li Yanfeng sighed, coming beside his daughter,

"Guardian Chen now holds a high position, is busy with affairs, that he’s willing to visit us is already thoughtful."

Li Qiuyun’s pretty face turned slightly red, "I was just seeing Uncle Chen off..."

The old father puzzled, "He’s already gone, what are you seeing off?"

"Dad!"

"Alright, alright..."

Li Yanfeng stroked his beard, pondering: Could it be that Qiuyun is fond of this Younger Brother?

In the Cultivation Realm, age isn’t an issue.

Guardian Chen is certainly a very good person.

But the problem is how to account for seniority?

If I had known, I wouldn’t have called him brother back then...

"Forget it, forget it, no need to think so far. I see Younger Brother likely has no such intentions either." Li Yanfeng sighed quietly.

Li Qiuyun retracted her gaze, lowered her head, looking at the heavy jade box in her arms.

Uncle Chen said, this is his gift for her.

"Dad, what do you think... might be inside?"

She was a bit nervous, but also a bit expectant.

"Why not open it and find out?" Li Yanfeng laughed, "Younger Brother Chen wouldn’t be stingy, it might be a protective talisman or magical artifact."

Li Qiuyun took a deep breath, gingerly opened the lid of the jade box. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

At the same time, a rich and overwhelming medicinal aroma instantly greeted her, just inhaling a breath made her spiritual power circulate more smoothly.