342: Chapter 342 Xiao Caiyue Awakens!

Especially those two more severe fractures; under the nourishment of the Yuan Yang energy, the edges of the fractures began to grow and heal at a speed visible to the naked eye!

Ye Changge did not dare to rest, continuously channeling Yuan Yang energy into her.

His complexion gradually became somewhat pale.

But he did not stop.

Time passed minute by minute.

In the quiet room, there were only the faint sounds of the two people's breathing, and the occasional slight humming when spiritual energy circulated.

A day passed.

Two days passed.

Ye Changge stayed by Xiao Caiyue's side almost every step of the way. Every few hours, he would perform the Yin and Yang Life-Saving Technique, using his own Yuan Yang energy to nourish her Dantian and repair her Meridians.

His complexion became increasingly pale, and his aura appeared slightly wilted.

But Xiao Caiyue's injuries were improving day by day.

Her complexion was no longer as pale, gradually regaining a hint of color.

The breathing that was originally so weak it was almost imperceptible also became steady and long.

Those few fractured Meridians, under Ye Changge's continuous treatment, were finally completely repaired.

This day.

Ye Changge had just finished a treatment and was sitting by the couch, regulating his breathing.

Suddenly—

"Mmm..."

A faint soft groan came from the couch.

Ye Changge opened his eyes abruptly and looked down.

He saw Xiao Caiyue's long eyelashes tremble lightly a few times, like a butterfly flapping its wings.

Then, those eyes that had been tightly shut for several days slowly opened.

Those eyes were still as clear and bright as ever, only now they held a touch of the confusion and bewilderment of someone just waking up.

She blinked, her gaze gradually focusing, landing on the face by the couch that, although pale, was filled with concern.

"Husband..."

Xiao Caiyue's voice was hoarse, almost inaudible.

Ye Changge felt a surge of joy and quickly took her hand, saying softly, "Caiyue, don't speak yet, focus on healing. Your fractured Meridians have just been repaired, and you still need to rest quietly."

Upon hearing this, a hint of a flush appeared on Xiao Caiyue's pale face.

She could feel a gentle and pure spiritual energy slowly circulating within her, nourishing her Dantian and moisturizing her Meridians. That spiritual energy carried Ye Changge's aura, warm and reassuring.

She gave a soft "Mmm," her voice as soft as a kitten's murmur.

Seeing this, Ye Changge knew she was no longer in any serious danger and felt slightly relieved.

He once again activated the Yin and Yang Life-Saving Technique, channeling a wisp of Yuan Yang energy into her body to accelerate the recovery of her Dantian.

Xiao Caiyue closed her eyes, feeling that warm power flowing through her body, and a faint flush gradually appeared on her face.

Another half a day passed.

Xiao Caiyue's complexion was finally no longer so pale, having regained some color. Her breathing was steady, and her eyes were no longer hazy, having returned to their usual clarity.

Only then did Ye Changge completely set his mind at ease.

He reached out and gently pulled Xiao Caiyue's soft body into his embrace, his movements gentle and careful, afraid of touching her not yet fully recovered Meridians.

Xiao Caiyue obediently leaned against his chest, her forehead resting against his shoulder, feeling the warmth of his chest and his powerful heartbeat.

"Caiyue, you have suffered this time."

Ye Changge lowered his head and planted a light kiss on the top of her head, his voice low and gentle, "If it weren't for you stepping forward, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

He paused, his tone filled with deep self-reproach: "It was my lack of consideration; I shouldn't have entrusted the safety of our home entirely to all of you while I traveled far away. If I had made some preparations earlier and left behind more measures, you wouldn't have had to suffer like this."

Xiao Caiyue gently shook her head.

She could feel the guilt and self-reproach in Ye Changge's words, and she could also feel his arms holding her slightly tighten, as if he were afraid of losing her.

"Husband doesn't need to blame himself; this time it is not Husband's fault."

She looked up, gazing into his deep eyes, and said softly, "This matter, no one could have foreseen it."

Although that was said, Xiao Caiyue did not have no thoughts in her mind.

Although she had only taken over the Ye family's Formation for a short time, she had already figured out the family's defense system clearly.

Although the Ye family had many treasures, they were very scattered—Talismans, Bean Soldiers, Spirit Pets, Formations... each had its own use and was managed by different people. There was a lack of unified coordination between them, so when encountering sudden situations, it was difficult to form a combined force in the first instance.

If she could have known the specific situation of these treasures in the home earlier, and understood the cultivation and means of Lu Shiyin, Lu Shiqing, and others sooner, she could have made plans in advance and made the optimal defensive arrangements—where to strengthen warnings, where to set up ambushes, where to arrange reserve teams...

In that case, perhaps they wouldn't have been so passive.

Xiao Caiyue thought this in her heart, but did not say it out loud.

She knew that Ye Changge was already blaming himself enough at this moment, and she did not want to add more pressure to him.

However...

"Those remnants of the Jin family's Demonic Path were clearly prepared."

Xiao Caiyue's eyes narrowed slightly, and her tone became serious, "They not only knew when Husband left Longmai Mountain, but also knew where the weak points of the family's Grand Array were."

She paused, her voice lowering a few degrees: "This is clearly problematic."

Upon hearing this, the coldness in the depths of Ye Changge's eyes deepened.

He of course knew there was a problem.

Not to mention outsiders, even the Ye family's own people, unless it was the few clan elders specifically responsible for the Formation, might not necessarily be able to explain it clearly.

Yet those Jin family Demonic Path remnants knew it so clearly.

Not only did they know where the Grand Array's weak points were, but they also knew how to avoid the warning Restrictions, and even knew how to break through the outer defenses in the shortest possible time to strike directly at the inner courtyard.

This was absolutely not an impromptu raid, but a long-planned precision strike.

"This matter definitely has an inseparable connection with that Li family's Li Xuanfeng."

Ye Changge's complexion was slightly cold, his voice low like ice, "After all, this Longmai Mountain was originally the Foundation of their Li family. The basis of the Grand Array was still left behind by their Li family back then. Although I modified most of it after taking over, some fundamental structures ultimately could not be changed."

He paused, the cold light in his eyes intensifying: "Li Xuanfeng, as the Li family's only remaining Foundation Establishment Cultivator, naturally understands this Grand Array much better than outsiders. If someone wanted to figure out the details of my Ye family's Grand Array, finding him would be the fastest path."

Xiao Caiyue listened quietly, without speaking.

Ye Changge continued: "Back when I seized Longmai Mountain, considering that we were both Cultivators and that Li Xuanfeng no longer had the strength to resist, I spared his life and only banished him to a place with barren Spiritual Veins, letting him and the remaining Li family remnants eke out a miserable existence."

He sneered: "I originally thought that by giving him a way to live, he would be grateful and keep to himself. I didn't expect—"

His voice suddenly turned sharp and cold: "Not only is he ungrateful, but he has instead colluded with the Demonic Path remnants to betray my Ye family's Grand Array secrets! For such an ingrate who repays kindness with enmity, what use is there in keeping him alive!"