352: Chapter 353 Substitute Talisman!

Upon hearing this, Ye Changge's heart stirred slightly.

The Lingxiao Sect offered such services? Why had he never heard of this before?

He asked calmly, "May I ask, Fellow Daoist, can your Sect dispatch a False Core True Person to be stationed here?"

Zhou Yuan shook his head and gave a bitter smile. "Fellow Daoist Ye, you joke. A False Core True Person is an Advanced combat force in our Sect. Most are dispatched to various resource points or markets to be stationed there. How could there be any spare False Core Cultivators to protect a Foundation Establishment Family? Even a Core Formation Cultivator must be stationed at the Sect and cannot easily leave."

He paused and added, "At present, the Sect can dispatch at most a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. If Fellow Daoist Ye needs one, I can help apply for it."

Ye Changge nodded, understanding in his heart.

False Core Cultivators were indeed considered the backbone of the Lingxiao Sect. Their numbers were limited, and it was impossible to casually send one to protect a small Foundation Establishment Family.

He pondered for a moment and suddenly asked, "Then, may I ask if I can make my own selection? I happen to have a friend at the Foundation Establishment Stage in the Lingxiao Sect."

The corners of Zhou Yuan's mouth twitched slightly, and he thought to himself: This is about having the Sect send someone to protect your Family, not letting you pick a bodyguard. Why are you being so picky?

But upon second thought, this Ancestor Ye had a close relationship with the Hall Master's precious Personal Disciple, Xia Qingyue. Could the "friend at the Foundation Establishment Stage" he mentioned be…

"This…" Zhou Yuan weighed his words and said politely, "Fellow Daoist Ye can have that friend go to the Law Enforcement Hall of the Sect to apply voluntarily. As long as the application is approved, the Sect will naturally make arrangements. I cannot make the decision on this matter, so I ask for your understanding, Fellow Daoist."

Hearing this, Ye Changge nodded. "Good, I will ask her later."

Hearing him say this, Zhou Yuan became even more certain that the "friend" he spoke of was Xia Qingyue, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly: This Ancestor Ye truly had such great Face!

To be able to invite even the Hall Master's precious Personal Disciple to come and guard his home?

"Since that is the case, I shall return to the Sect to report." Zhou Yuan cupped his hands.

Zhou Yuan's figure disappeared into the light of the teleportation array. Ye Changge and Xiao Caiyue stood side by side on the bluestone platform outside the Immortal Cave, watching the beam of light fly away until it completely merged into the horizon.

Ye Changge withdrew his gaze and turned to look at Xiao Caiyue beside him.

She was wearing a moon-white dress with wide sleeves today, her long hair loosely tied up with a white jade hairpin, with a few strands of dark hair falling by her cheeks.

The afternoon sunlight filtered through the gaps in the spiritual plant leaves, casting fragmented light and shadows on her Face, making her already beautiful and refined Face appear even more fair and translucent. However, there was still an unhideable trace of paleness between her brows—a sign that her Origin had just stabilized and her Qi and blood had not yet fully replenished.

"Caiyue, how does your body feel?" Ye Changge's tone was serious, but his hand naturally wrapped around her waist, his fingertips gently caressing through the thin clothing. As he spoke, he turned his head slightly,

his gaze landing on her neck, which appeared even more slender due to her weakness. His eyes held a touch of concern, while also hiding a hint of imperceptible intimacy that belonged to a husband towards his wife.

How could Xiao Caiyue not know his style of asking seriously while being restless with his hands?

She turned her Face and shot Ye Changge a charming, coquettish glance. That glance, with flowing eyes, seemed both reproachful and shy; it held both helplessness at his "pretended seriousness" and a hint of coquettishness that even she hadn't noticed.

However, she ultimately did not push that hand away, but instead leaned slightly towards him, finding a more comfortable position.

"I am much better, Husband, you need not worry." Her voice was soft and gentle. She paused, then added seriously,

"However, this incident can be considered a reminder for us. The Li Family was verified to be colluding with the Demonic Path. Even if the Jin Family can escape unscathed, I am afraid they will lose a layer of skin. Even if there are remnants hiding their names and living in disgrace, they will certainly not dare to provoke the Ye Family again."

Ye Changge nodded, deeply agreeing.

"But Husband," Xiao Caiyue raised her eyes and looked at him seriously,

"The Old Ancestor of the Jin Family is, after all, a Core Formation Cultivator. One of his Late Foundation Establishment Stage Personal Disciples died at our hands. Although that scoundrel deserved to die, the Jin Family's Old Ancestor might not see it that way. Given his cultivation and status, if he wants revenge, he might not come openly with blades and spears. Husband, it is best to be careful and leave yourself more contingencies."

Hearing this, Ye Changge's gaze darkened slightly. He naturally understood that what Xiao Caiyue said was correct. If a Core Formation Cultivator truly lowered himself to scheme against a Foundation Establishment Family, those indefensible methods would be ten times more terrifying than an enemy in the open.

However, his mind was wandering a bit at this moment.

He suddenly acted like a child who had gained an advantage, turning his body and gently resting his chin on Xiao Caiyue's shoulder, his nose brushing against her soft hair, and said in a muffled voice:

"Caiyue is right… I will keep it in mind."

Xiao Caiyue was taken aback by his sudden act of affection, and her ears turned slightly red.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something like "Husband, have some self-respect" or "We are outside the Immortal Cave," but feeling the warm breath on her neck, she swallowed the words back.

She sighed softly and ultimately didn't say anything, just letting him lean on her like a big child, even subconsciously adjusting her posture slightly to make him lean more comfortably.

After a while, Ye Changge released her with satisfaction. He reached out to straighten the collar he had ruffled, and said seriously, "Alright, you go back and rest first, I have some things to handle."

Xiao Caiyue nodded, watching him turn and leave. In her heart, she felt that this man was sometimes impossibly mature and steady, and sometimes… truly quite childish.

Ye Changge returned to his study and sat down at the desk. He pondered for a moment, took out a blank jade slip, and using his Divine Sense as a pen and spiritual power as ink, began to write a letter to Xia Qingyue of the Lingxiao Sect.

In the letter, he first exchanged some polite pleasantries, asking about her recent cultivation and Sect affairs. Then, the tone shifted, mentioning that hidden nests of Demonic Path cultivators were appearing frequently within the Zhao State, and the situation was delicate. As the head of the Ye Family of Longmai Mountain, he felt deeply that the Family's defensive strength was insufficient.

He tactfully asked if Xia Qingyue had any free time recently, and if she would be willing to apply to come to the Ye Family to be stationed for a period of time in her capacity as a Lingxiao Sect Disciple. He would make the most appropriate arrangements for compensation and treatment, ensuring the Fairy would not suffer any loss.

After writing, Ye Changge checked the wording again to ensure it appeared sincere without being too abrupt, then satisfied, he sealed the jade slip, preparing to send it to the Lingxiao Sect via courier tomorrow.

Putting down the jade slip, he couldn't help but think of another matter. This incident with the Demonic Path cultivators made him realize that the safety of the Family could not rely solely on hiring external aid.

His own descendants, although they had good Spiritual Roots and no lack of resources, had mostly grown up under the protection of Longmai Mountain and had never truly experienced the wind and rain. How could flowers in a greenhouse grow into towering trees?