245: Chapter 245 It's alright, we can visit them later!

Lu Shiyin said softly, her voice still a bit raspy:

"I... I lost my composure just now."

She paused, lowering her eyes, appearing somewhat embarrassed:

"It's just... I was truly happy to see you successfully Breakthrough."

As she spoke, she looked up at Ye Changge again, her beautiful eyes filled with tenderness and joy:

"I have been longing for my husband's safe return day and night. Now, not only are you safe, but you've also broken through to Foundation Establishment Mid-stage..."

She gave a light sniff:

"I... I am just so happy."

Hearing her words, Ye Changge felt increasingly ashamed.

During this trip, he had left her worrying for so long, yet upon his return, he only shared the good news and kept the bad to himself.

He didn't dare mention a single word about the truly dangerous matters.

He opened his mouth to say something, but found his throat tightening.

In the end, he simply reached out and gently held Lu Shiyin's soft, delicate hand, saying warmly:

"Shiyin, let's go inside and talk."

He paused, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly, a hint of mystery in his eyes:

"I have a surprise for you."

Hearing this, Lu Shiyin's beautiful eyes brightened slightly:

"What surprise?"

Ye Changge shook his head and laughed:

"It wouldn't be a surprise if I told you. Let's go."

As he spoke, he led Lu Shiyin by the hand toward the courtyard.

As they walked, he felt a secret sense of anticipation in his heart.

During this time in the Immortal City, he had not only refined many Medicinal Pills and drawn a large number of Talismans, but he had also commissioned someone to refine a special Spiritual Artifact using the Materials seized from the Bandit Cultivators.

That Spiritual Artifact was specifically crafted to complement the Taiyi Life-Water Art.

Although the Taiyi Life-Water Art was only Heaven Rank, it was the first top-tier Cultivation Technique Ye Changge had obtained from the System, making it exceptionally significant to him.

More importantly, this Cultivation Technique allowed for synchronized cultivation with a Dual Cultivation Dao Companion, where Yin and Yang complemented each other for mutual progress.

Since Lu Shiyin began practicing this technique, her cultivation had progressed extremely rapidly; in just one year, she stabilized at the Bottleneck from the Foundation Establishment Early Stage.

If she had a Spiritual Artifact to assist the technique, breaking through to Foundation Establishment Mid-stage would be just around the corner.

Thinking of this, Ye Changge's anticipation grew.

He couldn't wait to see her surprised expression when he gave that Spiritual Artifact to Lu Shiyin.

However, after just a few steps, Lu Shiyin gently tugged at his hand.

"Husband, wait a moment."

Ye Changge stopped and turned to look at her:

"How come?"

Lu Shiyin looked at him, a flicker of complexity in her eyes.

She hesitated for a moment before saying softly:

"Changge, I also have something I want to tell you."

Seeing her expression, Ye Changge's heart tightened slightly.

He turned to face her and asked warmly:

"What is it?"

Lu Shiyin took a deep breath, seemingly organizing her thoughts.

After a moment, she spoke:

"Husband, do you still remember the Little Golden Mouse you brought back?"

Ye Changge nodded.

Of course he remembered.

That Little Golden Mouse was a Spirit Pet he had obtained by chance. Although its combat power was nearly zero, its treasure-hunting ability was unparalleled.

"What... was buried down there?" Ye Changge asked.

Lu Shiyin looked at him, her eyes reflecting a mix of emotions:

"It's a treasure."

She paused and continued:

"I don't know exactly what it was, only that when the treasure emerged."

Ye Changge's brow furrowed.

"Spiritual light piercing the sky, drawing in Spiritual Qi from a hundred miles around?"

What level of treasure was that?

"And then?" he asked.

Lu Shiyin bit her lower lip:

"The spiritual light was too startling, and it attracted a Core Formation True Person who happened to be passing by."

She paused and looked at Ye Changge, her eyes filled with apprehension:

"That Core Formation True Person... came from the Jinyang Sect of the Yue State."

Hearing this, Ye Changge frowned slightly.

Yue State?

That was a country to the east of the Zhao State, even larger than Zhao, with a more robust presence in the Cultivation World.

Jinyang Sect...

It is also one of the five major Sects.

Seeing him silent, Lu Shiyin thought he was worried and quickly continued:

"That Core Formation True Person said that Ye Chen possesses the 'Kangjin Physique,' an extremely rare Metal-attribute Spirit Physique, which is most suitable for practicing the Cultivation Techniques of the Jinyang Sect."

She paused, her voice dropping lower:

"He... he took Ye Chen as a Disciple and brought him away."

Ye Changge's pupils constricted.

Lu Shiyin hurriedly added:

"Not just Ye Chen... but Zhenzhen as well."

"'Zhenzhen?' Ye Changge was stunned."

Ye Changge was silent for a moment.

While others might not know what special Physique Ye Chen had, Ye Changge knew perfectly well.

Ye Chen possessed the 'Kangjin Physique,' an extremely rare Metal-attribute Spirit Physique with an affinity for metal-based techniques far exceeding that of ordinary people.

However, that Physique had always been latent and hadn't manifested yet.

Ye Changge had originally planned to wait until Ye Chen was older and his cultivation was stable before seeking out some metal-attribute Heaven And Earth Treasures to help him achieve Awakening through a secret method.

He hadn't expected it to be seen through at a glance by a passing Core Formation True Person and directly taken as a Disciple and brought away.

Seeing his long silence, Lu Shiyin felt even more uneasy.

She carefully watched Ye Changge's expression and said softly:

"And... and what he said made sense. If Ye Chen and Zhenzhen stayed in the Ye Family, they truly wouldn't receive the best upbringing. The Jinyang Sect is, after all, a major Sect of the Yue State with a deep foundation..."

As she spoke, her eyes reddened again:

"I know my husband cherishes the children, so... so I was very worried, fearing you would be sad or anxious..."

She lowered her head, her voice getting fainter:

"'It's my incompetence; I couldn't stop that Immortal Master...'"

Looking at Lu Shiyin's self-blaming appearance, Ye Changge sighed inwardly.

He reached out and gently held her hand, saying warmly:

"Shiyin, you did well."

Lu Shiyin looked up, her eyes filled with confusion.

Ye Changge looked at her, his tone calm and certain:

"If a Core Formation True Person wants to take the children, you cannot stop them. Forcing a confrontation might instead anger them and bring disaster upon the Family."

He paused and continued:

"Besides... since he was willing to take Ye Chen and Zhenzhen as Disciples, it shows he truly valued their talent. For the children, this might very well be a great opportunity."

He looked at Lu Shiyin and said warmly:

"Moreover, the Jinyang Sect... I've heard of it."

He had indeed heard of it.

Although he didn't know much, he at least knew it was one of the five major Sects of the Yue State, with a deep foundation and a long-standing Legacy.

Being able to practice in such a Sect was indeed much better for Ye Chen and Zhenzhen than staying in the Ye Family.

"Yue State... Jinyang Sect?"

Ye Changge repeated in a low voice, his thoughts churning.

"Shiyin, there's no need to blame yourself. It's a good thing for the children to have such a great opportunity."

He paused, the corners of his mouth turning up slightly:

"Besides... when my cultivation is sufficient in the future, I'll just go to the Jinyang Sect to visit them."

Lu Shiyin looked at him, and a look of relief finally appeared in her beautiful eyes.