344: Chapter 345 Planting True Spirits Cannot Be Hasty!

She paused, her tone carrying a hint of worry: "Then it would be impossible to guard against."

Ye Changge heard this and frowned slightly.

Xiao Caiyue was right.

He could protect himself, but he might not always be able to protect everyone else.

The Ye Family now had many descendants; just counting those who had already entered the Dao to Cultivate, there were dozens.

These people were scattered throughout Longmai Mountain, some Cultivating, some managing businesses, and some out gaining experience.

If the remnants of the Jin Family were truly deranged enough to strike at these juniors...

"I have already considered this matter."

Ye Changge pondered for a moment and said, "During this period, the juniors of the Family are not allowed to go out unless there is a special situation.

The businesses outside will be temporarily handed over to managers with different surnames, or operated in cooperation with other families."

He paused, then continued: "As for those disciples who are already out gaining experience, I will send messages for them to return as soon as possible.

If they truly cannot return, I will arrange for people to protect them in secret."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Caiyue finally felt a little more at ease.

She knew that although Ye Changge was young, he had always been thorough in his actions.

Since he had already thought of these things, he would naturally make proper arrangements.

"Husband is wise."

Xiao Caiyue said softly, "I have one more suggestion."

"Please speak, Caiyue."

"Husband might as well strengthen ties with the Lingxiao Sect."

Xiao Caiyue said earnestly, "The remnants of the Jin Family are of the Demonic Path, and the Lingxiao Sect, as a Sect of the Righteous Path, will naturally not sit idly by.

If Husband can convince the Lingxiao Sect to take action, or at least let the Lingxiao Sect know that the Jin Family remnants are active in this area, then the other party will not dare to be too presumptuous."

Ye Changge nodded: "Caiyue makes sense.

I have some friendship with Fairy Xia Qingyue of the Lingxiao Sect; I will send her a message later to tell her about the situation here."

Xiao Caiyue's eyes flickered upon hearing this.

She knew who Xia Qingyue was.

A True Disciple of the Lingxiao Sect, possessing a Grade Four Ice Spiritual Root and a Taiyin Spiritual Body—she was one of the most outstanding Geniuses of this generation in the Lingxiao Sect.

Her own husband actually had a friendship with such a person?

Although she was a bit curious in her heart, she did not ask further.

After all, everyone had their own secrets.

Although she and Ye Changge were already Dao Companions, she did not need to ask about everything clearly.

"That is good."

Xiao Caiyue nodded gently and said no more.

Ye Changge looked at the gentle and sensible woman in his arms, and his heart warmed again.

He knew that it wasn't that Xiao Caiyue wasn't curious, but that she understood boundaries.

Such a woman was exactly the Dao Companion he wanted.

"Caiyue."

Ye Changge suddenly spoke, his voice gentle.

"Hm?"

"After this matter passes, I will take you to a place."

Ye Changge lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "There is something there that I want to show you."

Xiao Caiyue's cheeks flushed slightly, and she gave a soft "Hm," but did not ask what place it was.

She trusted him.

The two stood by the window for a while longer, until the sky had completely darkened, before turning back into the room.

Xiao Caiyue had spoken so much today and had just recovered from a serious injury, so her energy was already exhausted.

She leaned in Ye Changge's arms, her eyelids gradually becoming heavy.

"Sleep."

Ye Changge gently carried her to the couch, covered her with a silk quilt, and said softly, "Rest well, we will talk tomorrow."

Xiao Caiyue gave a soft "Hm" and closed her eyes.

Before long, her breathing became steady and long, and she had clearly fallen into a deep sleep.

Ye Changge sat by the couch, watching her peaceful sleeping face, and a complex emotion welled up in his heart.

This woman had almost lost her life for the sake of his Family.

He kept this debt of gratitude in his heart.

He reached out and gently brushed her hair, his movements extremely gentle.

"Caiyue, sleep well."

He whispered, "Leave the rest to me."

Then, he stood up and walked out of the Immortal Cave on tiptoe.

Outside the Immortal Cave, the night wind was cool, and the stars were twinkling.

Ye Changge stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the star-filled sky, and let out a long, heavy breath.

Too many things had happened this day.

He needed to think carefully about what to do next.

The remnants of the Jin Family, Li Xuanfeng, the defense of Longmai Mountain, the safety of the Family juniors, the contact with the Lingxiao Sect, and...

That Grade Four True Spirit that he had been hiding in his System space—the Cave Heaven Willow.

Ye Changge's gaze turned toward the depths of Longmai Mountain, to that undeveloped Spiritual Land.

"It is time to plant it."

He muttered to himself, a flash of determination in his eyes.

With the Cave Heaven Willow guarding it, the quality of the Spiritual Vein of Longmai Mountain would be greatly improved, and its defensive power would also increase exponentially.

By then, let alone a Pseudo-Core Cultivator, even a Nascent Soul Cultivator would not necessarily be able to gain an advantage.

"However, this matter needs to be considered carefully."

Ye Changge shook his head, casting aside distracting thoughts.

However, if this Grade Four True Spirit were discovered, it would be extremely troublesome.

Ye Changge stood with his hands behind his back at the edge of the cliff, the night wind brushing against his sleeves, making his robe corners flutter.

He looked at the undeveloped Spiritual Land in the depths of Longmai Mountain, his brows furrowed tightly.

The Cave Heaven Willow—that was a Grade Four True Spirit, an existence equivalent to a Nascent Soul Cultivator.

If such a great entity were planted in his own Spiritual Land, the quality of the Spiritual Vein would greatly improve, and the defensive power would increase exponentially.

By then, let alone a Pseudo-Core Cultivator, even a Nascent Soul Cultivator would not necessarily be able to gain an advantage.

But the problem was...

"Possessing a treasure is a crime."

Ye Changge muttered to himself, a flash of gravity in his eyes.

A Grade Four True Spirit was a rare existence throughout the entire Zhao State.

If people knew that a small Foundation Establishment Cultivator like him held such a supreme treasure, I fear that before the Jin Family remnants came to cause trouble, those so-called "Righteous Path peers" would first raze Longmai Mountain to the ground.

At that time, what could he do?

Reveal the Cave Heaven Willow to deter everyone?

But if he did that, he, Ye Changge, would become the target of all.

Nascent Soul old monsters would come to snatch it, Core Formation Cultivators would come to steal it, and even those small Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining Cultivators would take risks to get a share.

"Cannot rush, must plan properly."

Ye Changge rubbed his temples, feeling his head throbbing slightly.

Planting the Cave Heaven Willow had obvious benefits.

But how to plant it, where to plant it, how to cover its aura, how to explain the reason for the improvement in the Spiritual Vein quality to the outside world... these were all questions that needed careful consideration.

A slight mistake could lead to doom.

He had wanted to immediately discuss this with Xiao Caiyue.

Her understanding of Formations and Restrictions was far above his own.

If he could use her knowledge to set up a sufficiently clever hidden Grand Array, perhaps he could cover the Cave Heaven Willow's aura.

However...

Ye Changge recalled Xiao Caiyue's paper-white face in the Immortal Cave just now, and his heart sank again.

Her injuries were even more severe than he had anticipated.

She had forcefully activated the Talisman with a broken body, burning up the little remaining vitality she had.

Although she had temporarily stabilized her injuries, her body was even weaker than before.

"I am afraid she will need to rest well for a while."