If you're willing to go layer by layer...

It was another beautiful world for just the two of them.

...

While Xiao Fan and Luo Ruyan were enjoying their time together, Ye Tian returned to Spring Breeze Pavilion to find Miao Ling.

With his current status and position, rescuing Luo Ruyan would be as easy as flipping his hand.

"Ruyan, this time, I can finally rescue you openly and grandly."

He wore a noble robe, his figure was tall and straight, his eyes were sharp like swords and his brows like stars, and he walked into Spring Breeze Pavilion with immense confidence.

Many women, seeing his appearance, gathered around him.

He was probably a Young Master. It was unlikely to win his heart, but a fleeting romantic encounter could still earn them more.

But Ye Tian was unmoved; a group of common women were not even worthy of carrying Ruyan's shoes.

"Get out."

"Call your manager out, I have something to discuss with her."

Miao Ling was called out by her girls.

When she saw Ye Tian's face, a hint of surprise appeared in her eyes.

Isn't this the Disciple from the Sacred Institute who competed with Wang Teng that day?

It seems this person has a soft spot for Ruyan.

"Isn't this a distinguished guest from the Sacred Institute? May I ask, Young Master, what you are looking for at my Spring Breeze Pavilion?"

"Where is Ruyan? I'm here to take her away." Ye Tian didn't offer any explanation, nor did he mention a ransom; he simply stated he was taking her.

Miao Ling was stunned. You're too late, you know. While you and Wang Teng were busy with your Dao competition, that Young Master from Yaochi Immortal Palace was already alone with Ruyan.

Luo Ruyan was already 'his' long ago.

However, she couldn't say that, so she just apologized deeply and said:

"I am truly sorry, Young Master, but Ruyan has already been taken away by someone."

"What?!" Ye Tian exclaimed.

Taken away? An image immediately flashed through his mind: Wang Teng!

"Was it Wang Teng? Damn it, he said he would let go if he lost, how could he go back on his word!"

Miao Ling explained, "It wasn't Wang Teng, it was another Young Master. What I can tell you is that Ruyan is not in danger, and she's likely doing quite well."

"Who exactly was it?" Ye Tian demanded, a surge of anger rising within him.

That solidified anger startled Miao Ling. This young man has a really bad temper.

"Damn it, if anything happens to Ruyan, I'll make your Spring Breeze Pavilion pay the price!"

Miao Ling quickly said, "It was that Young Master from Yaochi Immortal Palace. That Young Master enjoys music, and Ruyan is skilled in music, so he took Ruyan with him."

That Young Master from Yaochi Immortal Palace?

Ye Tian remembered. It seemed there was someone disguised as a man who also came here that day.

Thinking about it this way, Ruyan wasn't in danger, and Ye Tian's heart settled.

The most important thing was that the information he had at the time was that the person was a woman disguised as a man.

What he didn't expect was that Xiao Fan truly had a weakness.

"Yaochi Immortal Palace," Ye Tian murmured.

The events that occurred in the Sacred Hall of the Sacred Institute were ordered by Zhu Tong to be kept secret and were not spread.

The truth that these Disciples and ordinary Elders could understand was that a conflict had arisen between Yaochi Immortal Palace and the Sacred Institute.

"The relationship between the Sacred Institute and Yaochi Immortal Palace is tense. If I go there, I will definitely be driven away. What should I do?"

Ye Tian was in a dilemma. Their acquaintance was merely a chance encounter; his admiration was one-sided. After ascending to the Immortal Realm, they were considered fellow villagers, and that was all.

What reason did he have to seek out Luo Ruyan?

After much thought, Ye Tian left Spring Breeze Pavilion.

"Forget it, don't think about these things. First, I'll buy Medicinal Pills to improve my cultivation."

The Sacred Institute's core Disciples received generous stipends. As soon as he received his stipend, he would rush to Spring Breeze Pavilion, all to let Luo Ruyan feel his generosity.

In his imagination, he would forcefully take Luo Ruyan away, then lavishly spend Spirit Stones to draw them closer, but now everything had fallen through.

Walking on the street, Ye Tian planned what he wanted to buy.

"I've been cultivating in the blessed Secret Realm of the Sacred Institute for some time, and my cultivation has already reached the Late Stage of Human Immortal, and I've also had a period of consolidation."

"It's almost time to prepare Medicinal Pills for advancing to Earth Immortal. What kind of Medicinal Pills should I buy?"

On his way to buy Medicinal Pills, Ye Tian heard some news about Opportunities on the roadside.

"Did you hear?"

"No."

"Damn, you're really good at conversation."

"Alright, what did you hear?"

"Treasure Pavilion has a new batch of Immortal Pills, of excellent quality, especially the eighth-grade Zhongyuan Immortal Pill. It can directly stabilize the Realm of Human Immortal Cultivators, and Human Immortal Late Stage Cultivators can increase their chances of Breakthrough to Earth Immortal by taking it."

"And that's not all. I heard the unique thing about the eighth-grade Zhongyuan Immortal Pill is that there's no limit; you can take as many as you want, but it's only suitable for Human Immortal Cultivators."

"So if I have enough Spirit Stones, can I just keep taking this Immortal Pill to reach Earth Immortal?"

"Yes."

"That's a good thing."

"More than just a good thing, and it's cheap. However, the Medicinal effect is a bit strong, and taking this Medicinal Pill is somewhat painful, but the flaws don't overshadow the advantages. This is an excellent cultivation Medicinal Pill for Human Immortal Cultivators."

Ye Tian stopped and listened quietly.

It truly was a case of asking and receiving.

He was just worrying about not finding Medicinal Pills, and he could hear news about Medicinal Pills while walking on the street, and it perfectly fit his cultivation path.

"Excellent effect, cheap price, no quantity limit for consumption, just a bit painful—isn't this tailor-made for me?"

Having cultivated for many years, Ye Tian often experienced the breaking and reshaping of meridians, Rebirth of a discarded body, and breaking before establishing. For instance, before condensing Immortal meridians, one must first destroy mortal meridians; before condensing an Immortal Physical Body, one must first sever the mortal Physical Body.

As for the various broken bones, severed hands, severed feet, and all sorts of skin tearing and flesh splitting, and Physical Body reshaping, for him, it was merely commonplace.

Compared to the various broken bones and meridians from his previous cultivation, the pain brought by the Medicinal Pill was simply not worth mentioning.

"Most importantly, it's cheap. This way, I can save Spirit Stones to buy treasures for Ruyan."

"Alright, you're the one, eighth-grade Zhongyuan Immortal Pill."

Ye Tian was very excited. Eternal Immortal City is truly my blessed land.

Here, he met Luo Ruyan, picked up lightning techniques last time, and this time he found out about Medicinal Pills.

Without another word, Ye Tian rushed to Treasure Pavilion.

...

Xiao Fan diligently cultivated.

Putting aside other things, his cultivation progressed significantly.

He was now close to the Late Stage of Earth Immortal.

With his help and guidance, Luo Ruyan's previously stagnant cultivation grew rapidly, and she had now reached the Late Stage of Human Immortal.