"Alright, do you really want to turn it into a roast chicken?" Ye Luo said helplessly.

At last, the strange laser currents moved away from the Fire Turkey’s body.

This time, the Fire Turkey was much more obedient and didn’t dare challenge the base anymore. Instead, it dejectedly came to Ye Luo’s side.

"Considering you are my host, I’ll spare you!"

At this moment, a woman stepped out from the base. However, once she came out, the door immediately closed tightly, leaving Ye Luo somewhat puzzled. Could it be that the base truly harbors secrets?

This woman was different from cultivators; her attire and appearance were exceedingly high-tech.

Even naturally beautiful women need maintenance, and even cultivators in old age encounter some issues with their eyes.

After all, cultivators are human too, and they have their times to rest in peace.

And this woman clearly had been well-maintained; her skin was even smoother and fairer than that of a cultivator.

What stunned Ye Luo the most was the woman’s appearance.

Not inferior to beauties like Zi Wei, just with distinct qualities.

He never expected that the scientists of the Zhongzhou Empire would be such alluring figures.

"Are you the resurrected scientist?" Ye Luo directly asked.

After all, he still needed to travel with Nuonuo in the South Territory. He had to return to the Zi Wei Sect and discuss the next steps with Zi Wei.

"Indeed, I am. The base is currently upgrading, so if anyone interferes, don’t blame me for being rude!"

Her words were clearly directed at Ye Luo, since the Fire Turkey, although it understood, wasn’t bothered by them.

Since the base was upgrading, Ye Luo didn’t intrude further. After all, the base was in his Divine Kingdom, giving him some standing.

Perhaps post-upgrade, the base might reveal some unexpected capabilities.

In the days that followed, he traveled with Nuonuo.

"Master, how much farther is it? I really don’t want to walk anymore!" Nuonuo said somewhat petulantly.

But Ye Luo had grown accustomed to it.

"It should be soon, given that our map is accurate!"

He was holding the map given to him by Zi Wei.

With this map, there was no fear of getting lost. However, the cultivation environment here was quite different from the Five Dao Ridges.

Ye Luo initially intended to visit the tribes, but he was more concerned about the current state of the Zi Wei Sect.

After all, indigenous tribes have fixed locations and rarely migrate, making finding Dao’er’s tribe not too difficult.

Soon, they arrived in Sumeru City, and upon returning here, both felt as if reborn.

The crisis Ye Luo previously encountered was indeed severe; surviving was a stroke of luck.

Nuonuo, however, seemed in good spirits, which Ye Luo understood. With him, she was all smiles, but didn’t extend the same warmth to others.

"Master, will you go to see Sister Zi Wei when you return?" she suddenly asked.

"Indeed, now that the Five Dao Ridges are about to close and people from various paths are returning to the South Territory, it’s likely there’ll be conflict!" Ye Luo replied calmly.

"Hmph, I think you just miss Sister Zi Wei! Making up so many excuses!" Nuonuo pouted.

Ye Luo immediately turned awkward. Is this how a disciple should act?

But there’s no helping it; she is a female disciple, after all, with certain privileges.

Plus, Ye Luo was cultivating the Nuonuo Divine Technique.

"Stop saying nonsense. I genuinely have matters to discuss with Zi Wei!" Ye Luo said seriously.

Seeing Ye Luo’s serious expression, Nuonuo became solemn too, no longer joking.

Soon, they returned to the Sect, which seemed more desolate than before, with noticeably fewer disciples. What’s going on? If disciples were lost, he should know!

"Ye Luo, you’re finally back!" Zi Wei herself came to meet him.

"Indeed, I’m back. Though it was a bit risky, things progressed smoothly!" Ye Luo replied with a smile.

"That’s good, come with me. I have some matters to discuss with you!" she said to Ye Luo. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Ye Luo was briefly dumbfounded; their thoughts were aligned.

Besides having fewer disciples, many cave mansions were problematic, yet Ye Luo was surprised by the disciples’ high loyalty to him. Could it be that after he left, they sought his whereabouts?

It shouldn’t be. After pondering for long, Ye Luo couldn’t fathom the true reason. It seems he must ask Zi Wei when he gets the chance.

Of course, it couldn’t be expressed now since the matter she supposedly wished to discuss was none other than their intimate engagement.

Truly like newlyweds after brief separation, unsure how long they indulged in their reunion.

From afar, Nuonuo sat on the steps, pouting, obviously displeased.

"Hmph, what a lecher, returning only to do such things, it’s embarrassing!" she muttered to herself.

"But Sister Zi Wei’s there is indeed bigger than mine; when will I grow that big? Master favors larger ones!" She whispered again.

Quickly, she sighed, seemingly recalling something.

In Zi Wei’s abode, she nestled in Ye Luo’s embrace, like a lazy cat.

"Ye Luo, what are your goals after this?" Zi Wei suddenly asked.

At this moment, she wasn’t the previous unapproachable Zi Wei Fairy anymore, nor the foremost of the Sixth Region, resembling a small wife, even appearing reliant on Ye Luo.

Ye Luo considered, "Still uncertain for now, I wish to wait a bit!"

He intended to wait on the base’s situation; though the scientist had revived, the upgrade might take time. Only knowing the base’s status would enable him to decide.

After all, if the base doesn’t undergo major changes, he can only shrink back within the Zi Wei Sect, cautiously evading pursuit from other forces.

But time isn’t abundant for him. Given the aftermath of the Five Dao Ridges, the forces congregated in the South Territory, Ye Luo didn’t believe the Dragon Clan would let him go. Naturally, they were unaware that Ye Luo had met the true Dragon Emperor.