210: Chapter 210 This bead is for me?

illusion pearl.

This was one of the treasures rewarded by the System back then. Its rank was not low, and its functions were quite mysterious—

It could change the wearer's appearance, aura, and cultivation, and could even simulate different spiritual power fluctuations.

If he, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, wore this pearl, even Cultivators at the Core Formation Stage would not be able to see through it.

“Zili, this is the illusion pearl.”

Ye Changge held the pearl in his palm and handed it to Nangong Zili, his tone flat:

“Wearing this pearl on your person can change your appearance, aura, and cultivation. Even a Core Formation True Person would find it difficult to see through the flaws.”

As he spoke, he injected a trace of Spiritual Qi into the pearl.

The next moment—

Ye Changge's figure began to transform.

His face twisted, his features rearranged, his aura flowed, and his cultivation fluctuations changed accordingly.

In just a few breaths, he transformed from a handsome youth into an ordinary-looking, unremarkable middle-aged Loose Cultivator.

Nangong Zili looked at the Ye Changge before her, her Phoenix eyes narrowing slightly.

She actually... did not recognize him.

If she hadn't seen the change with her own eyes, she would have been completely unable to associate this middle-aged Loose Cultivator with Ye Changge.

Appearance, aura, cultivation fluctuations, even that unique temperament of a Cultivator... everything had changed.

Nangong Zili was secretly shocked.

This pearl... was definitely not simple.

She was a Core Formation Cultivator with a powerful Divine Sense and keen perception. Ordinary disguise techniques and concealment methods had nowhere to hide before her.

But after Ye Changge put on this illusion pearl, she could not see a single flaw.

This treasure was at least at the third-rank or higher, perhaps even higher.

Nangong Zili felt somewhat puzzled.

Why was he showing her this?

To show off?

Or...

The next moment, Ye Changge threw the illusion pearl in his hand directly toward her.

Nangong Zili instinctively reached out and caught it.

Ye Changge's body heat still lingered on the pearl, making it feel warm.

“Take this pearl for now.”

Ye Changge looked at her, his tone calm:

“It will be helpful for your return to the Yu Kingdom.”

Nangong Zili was startled.

She looked down at the illusion pearl in her hand, then looked up at Ye Changge.

This pearl... at a glance, it was clearly Bufan.

It was a treasure of at least the third-rank or above, and its value was immense.

If it were put up for auction, it could probably be sold for a high price of several hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

One might not even be able to buy it with Spirit Stones!

But he... actually just gave it to her like this?

Nangong Zili had mixed feelings.

She was now very certain that he must know about her pregnancy.

Otherwise, how could a Foundation Establishment Cultivator give such a precious treasure for nothing to a demonic Cultivator he had only known for a few days?

From the time she spent with him before, with that Talisman Array, the Yin-Yang Qi, and that exquisite Cultivation Technique...

She knew that this man was very unusual.

She had clearly concealed the child's aura, yet he still found out...

Nangong Zili bit her lip.

But on second thought, she didn't find it too surprising.

After all, she had witnessed his methods with her own eyes.

It seemed normal for him to have discovered it.

She did not refuse and silently put the illusion pearl away.

Seeing her take the pearl, Ye Changge's gaze turned toward Ling Xiaotang.

The young girl was standing behind Nangong Zili, her eyes slightly red, her clear eyes staring at him longingly, full of reluctance.

Ye Changge sighed inwardly.

He could also tell that this girl really didn't want to leave him.

However... given the current situation, he really couldn't keep her.

If he kept her, Nangong Zili would definitely not let the matter rest with him!

He reached into his Storage Pouch and took out a stack of Talismans.

They were all second-rank High Grade, balanced in offense and defense, and of excellent quality.

“Miss Xiaotang.”

Ye Changge handed the Talismans over, his tone gentle:

“These are some second-rank talismans; keep them safe. Protect yourself and your Revered Master.”

Ling Xiaotang was stunned for a moment and instinctively took the Talismans.

She looked down at the stack of Talismans emitting spiritual light in her hand, her heart a bit dazed.

Talismans?

Why give her Talismans?

Although her Revered Master was very weak now, she was still a Core Formation True Person after all.

No matter how weak she was, she shouldn't need a small Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator like herself to protect her, right?

“Thank you, Senior Ye...”

Although Ling Xiaotang was puzzled, she still politely thanked him and carefully put the Talismans away.

Nangong Zili, watching this scene, understood the meaning behind Ye Changge's words.

Nangong Zili's heart stirred, and she bit her lip.

As expected.

This dog man knew.

He knew she was pregnant, knew she couldn't take action right now, and knew she needed protection.

That's why he gave Ling Xiaotang those Talismans.

It wasn't just for Ling Xiaotang to protect her, but so that Ling Xiaotang could protect herself at a critical moment and also... give her a hand.

Nangong Zili didn't know how to feel.

She didn't speak, only letting out a cold snort.

——

Ye Changge looked at Ling Xiaotang.

The girl still stood there, staring at him longingly, looking very reluctant to part.

Ye Changge sighed softly in his heart.

Although he really didn't mind taking her home, if he said those words...

He glanced at the cold-faced Nangong Zili beside her.

This Core Formation Female Cultivator would probably explode on the spot.

Ye Changge took a step forward and gently hugged Ling Xiaotang.

The movement was very light and lasted only a moment.

“Take care.”

He whispered a word, then released her and took a jade slip from his Storage Pouch, handing it over.

“Xiao Tang, this is the Yin-Yang jade slip.”

Ye Changge looked into her eyes, his tone serious:

“It can sense our positions. I will go to the Yu Kingdom to find you in the future.”

He paused, then added:

“Of course, if you have the chance to come to the Zhao State, you can also come find me.”

Ling Xiaotang took the jade slip and gripped it tightly in her palm.

She looked up at Ye Changge, tears welling up in her eyes again.

“Senior Ye...”

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but found she couldn't say anything at all.

Ye Changge gently patted her shoulder and said warmly:

“Go on. Be careful on the road.”

Ye Changge then turned back to Nangong Zili, his tone softening a bit:

“Zili, you don't need to rush to leave either. This place has a Grand Array I set up; although I won't say it's foolproof, it won't be easy for an ordinary Core Formation Cultivator to break in.

This place is already secluded, and with the concealment of the Formation, ordinary Cultivators won't be able to find it at all. You are currently injured, so just stay here and recover in peace. Once your injuries are healed, it won't be too late to consider returning to the Yu Kingdom.”

He paused and added:

“I already gave you the core Formation Plate of the Grand Array just now, and you know how to control it. If anything truly unexpected happens, you'll be able to handle it. So... there's no need to rush.”

Hearing these words, Nangong Zili's heart trembled slightly.

She could naturally tell that this man was concerned about her.

Though