524: The hardest thing to bear is the kindness of a beautiful woman.

Ning Qingxue looked at him like this and couldn't help but shake her head and smile, "I knew you'd say that."

"Well, when has your actions, Ye Xuan, ever cared about what others think? I'm just reminding you, a tree desires calm, but the wind won't cease. The news of Princess Xuanji being here with you probably won't be kept secret for long."

"When that time comes, some guys hidden beneath the surface might not be able to sit still."

Ye Xuan picked up his teacup, his gaze passing through the misty tea vapor, looking at the brilliant starry sky outside the window, and said lightly, "If they dare to come, let them come."

Ye Xuan didn't care about those trivial people and matters.

After all, to Ye Xuan, these people were completely unimportant.

"Alright, the serious business is done."

Ning Qingxue's tone shifted, a smile reappearing on her face, looking at Ye Xuan with a hint of teasing.

"Tell me, what is the exact relationship between this Princess Xuanji and Tai Hao... or rather, with you? The way she looks at you isn't just a simple acquaintance."

Fire Linger immediately perked up her ears, her beautiful eyes intently fixed on Ye Xuan.

Facing the two women's scrutinizing gazes, Ye Xuan's expression remained calm. He briefly recounted his battles alongside Xuanji in the Chaos Rift, their joint resistance against the Guixu Dao Erosion, and her final assistance with his belief.

"So that's how it is."

Ning Qingxue listened, then said thoughtfully, "She helped you stabilize your Dao Heart, and you helped her recover from her injuries. It's a rare friendship, but..."

She drew out her words, her eyes full of meaning.

"In this world, the hardest debt to repay is a debt of love, especially... a debt of love that spans Myriad Realms."

Fire Linger also gently leaned against Ye Xuan, whispering, "Husband, this Sister Xuanji... she really seems to care about you, not as an obsession with Tai Hao, but with the current you."

Ye Xuan put down his teacup, reached out and put his arm around Fire Linger's shoulder, looked calmly at Ning Qingxue, and said lightly, "I am Ye Xuan. In this life, I am only Ye Xuan. I accept the power of past Karma, but not its emotions. As for the future, let nature take its course."

Ning Qingxue looked at Ye Xuan, knowing that he had made his own decision on this matter, and said no more, simply picking up her teacup and taking a small sip.

The taste of the tea was indeed good; she very much enjoyed it.

"Indeed, this enlightenment ancient tea only tastes best when drunk here."

Ning Qingxue sighed.

"Sister Ning, if you want to drink, just come anytime. I'll brew a cup of tea for you whenever you like."

Fire Linger said with a smile.

If an outsider were to hear these words, they would surely marvel at the strength of the Ye family.

After all, the enlightenment ancient tea tree is an extremely rare existence in the Myriad Realms.

Ordinary people can only dream of it.

But in the Ye family, it can be used to entertain people at will, which shows the current power of the Ye family.

"Alas, if I weren't the Empress of the Hengyu Imperial Court, I would come daily. It's just a pity that the Hengyu Imperial Court doesn't yet have strong individuals who can stand on their own."

"Let's wait a few more days."

Ning Qingxue shook her head slightly.

"That's fine. Oh, by the way, Sister Linglong said earlier that after things are settled, she wants you to go over. Go now."

Fire Linger looked at Ning Qingxue.

"Okay."

Ning Qingxue nodded.

"Ye Xuan, remember, the hardest thing to bear is the kindness of a beautiful woman. If Princess Xuanji is deeply in love with you, you must not let her down."

As Ning Qingxue was about to leave the main hall, she suddenly turned and said to Ye Xuan.

After saying this, Ning Qingxue left, not giving Ye Xuan a chance to speak.

"You... Alas."

Ye Xuan just sighed, saying nothing more... After Ning Qingxue left, only Ye Xuan and Fire Linger remained in the room.

"Husband."

Fire Linger raised her head, her beautiful eyes reflecting the starlight, with a hint of cunning.

"Sister Xuanji is alone in the guest hall right now. She must be quite unfamiliar with this Ziwei Star Domain. Aren't you going to check on her? After all, she's your invited guest."

How could Ye Xuan not hear the probing in her words? He gently flicked her smooth forehead, laughing, "Ling'er, when did you learn to be so roundabout? Her cultivation is profound, her Heart-Nature is calm, and she has experienced Myriad Realms. She is not a weak woman and doesn't need my excessive attention. It's you, however, who seems particularly concerned about her?"

Fire Linger rubbed her forehead, muttering, "It's because the way she looks at you is exactly the same as how Sister Linglong and Sister Yan Ruyu looked at you back then."

"And, she's so beautiful, and strong, and a Princess of the Heavenly Court. And Sister Ning is right, the hardest thing to bear is the kindness of a beautiful woman."

Fire Linger's words unconsciously carried a hint of jealousy that even she hadn't noticed.

Ye Xuan held her a little tighter.

"No matter what her identity or power, in my heart, each of you holds an irreplaceable position. I invited her here to heal, and also to repay her kindness for helping me. As for anything else, let nature take its course."

"You..."

Ye Xuan's honesty made the last trace of resentment in Fire Linger's heart disappear. She pressed her cheek against his chest and whispered, "I know, Husband, but I always feel that there are many, many stories hidden in her eyes when she looks at you, making one feel a little heartache."

"I know what it's like to like someone, and I know that Husband doesn't like to be seen as the Reincarnation of Tai Hao. But if Xuanji once loved Tai Hao, then this love has spanned more than Myriad Realms."

"It's been so long, and not getting a response, it's really too difficult."

Fire Linger sighed.

Ye Xuan was silent, gently stroking Fire Linger's hair, his gaze once again directed towards the boundless starry sky outside the window.

How could he not feel the deep emotions hidden beneath Xuanji's cold exterior? That obsession spanning Myriad Realms is not easily let go.

But all he could do was state his position.

He was also unwilling to make choices for her.

After all, if she still chose Tai Hao, she might never achieve her wish in this life... Meanwhile, in the guest hall.

Xuanji was not resting, but standing quietly by the window.

The night sky of the Ziwei Star Domain was completely different from the ancient starry sky she was familiar with. The Star Power here was more active and surging, especially the central Ziwei Great Emperor Star, which emitted a brilliant Imperial Might that governed the heavens, subtly aligning with Ye Xuan's aura.

The furnishings in the hall were simple yet elegant, containing the profound principles of the Great Dao, clearly meticulously arranged.

The air was filled with pure Star Power and a faint, comforting aura.

That was the lingering Chaos Power belonging to Ye Xuan.

She extended her jade hand, and a wisp of Moonlight condensed at her fingertips, gently merging with the surrounding starlight.

Moonlight and starlight inherently have commonalities. On this Ziwei Great Emperor Star, her Great Dao of Moonlight was not suppressed; instead, it became more active under the nourishment of the Star Power, and her depleted Divine Power was rapidly recovering.

But her mind was difficult to completely calm.

Scenes from the Chaos Rift kept replaying in her mind.