When their eyes met, Yun Xi, who usually remained calm no matter who she faced, found her heart suddenly in turmoil.

  For no apparent reason, her heartbeat quickened.

  This sudden change left Yun Xi momentarily unaccustomed, her face slightly flushed.

  As the direct disciple of the Palace of the Moon's master and the eldest daughter of the Yun Family, Yun Xi was adept at concealing her inner shyness.

  She circulated her cultivation techniques to suppress the slight panic within her, quickly regaining her composure.

  Yet, she dared not continue meeting Ye Yun's gaze.

  She was worried that if they locked eyes again, her heart would once more be in disarray.

  She slightly turned her head to the side, a subtle movement that Ye Yun clearly noticed.

  With a slight smile, it seemed his cousin wasn't as aloof as she appeared, depending on who she was facing.

  "Cousin, what brings you here today?"

  He was a bit curious about why Yun Xi suddenly decided to visit him.

  What Ye Yun didn't know was that Yun Xi had already visited two or three times in the past half month.

  Each time, Ye Yun was deep in cultivation, and no one dared disturb him.

  Every visit, Yun Xi came full of anticipation, only to leave disappointed.

  Today was her fourth visit, and she finally saw Ye Yun.

  Originally, Yun Xi planned to leave a couple of days ago, but not having seen Ye Yun, she couldn't quite let go.

  So today, she made a special trip again.

  As it turned out, she arrived just as Ye Yun finished his cultivation.

  Thinking about leaving soon made Yun Xi a bit sad, reluctant to part.

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  Her gaze, like autumn water, lingered on Ye Yun as she softly spoke.

  "Yun, I've been here for quite some time, and it's about time I prepare to head back."

  They hadn't seen each other for many years, yet the feelings from childhood hadn't faded, only growing stronger.

  Unexpectedly, Yun Xi came to bid farewell.

  Upon hearing this, Ye Yun's brow furrowed.

  He was just planning to nurture their relationship, so how could he let her leave easily?

  This was absolutely not acceptable.

  His mind raced, quickly contemplating what to do.

  The conclusion he reached was to accompany Yun Xi back to the Yun Family for a while.

  And perhaps meet the so-called second prince of the Heavenly Dragon Dynasty, Fortune's Son Li Fei.

  However, Ye Yun couldn't leave immediately.

  First, because of Yue Qingshan, who wouldn't take long to be dealt with.

  Ye Yun didn't want to give this guy any more chances to grow.

  In just half a month, he had broken through to the Dao Comprehension Peak Realm, still far behind Ye Yun, but who could guarantee he wouldn't catch up in the future?

  Before he could grow, Ye Yun planned to strip him of all Fate Points, then eliminate him to gain the Villain Chest—a perfect plan.

  He didn't want to cultivate an enemy who would cause trouble in the future.

  Having made up his mind, Ye Yun gently placed his hands on Yun Xi's shoulders.

  Yun Xi, who never interacted with any man, felt the strength on her shoulders and was startled like a frightened bird.

  Her eyes widened slightly, looking at Ye Yun in disbelief.

  Her delicate hands clenched slightly, showing her nervousness.

  Ye Yun leaned forward, bending down to whisper softly in Yun Xi's ear.

  "Cousin, you've only just arrived. Don't be in such a hurry to leave. Wait a bit longer.

  In a day or two, I'll accompany you back to the Yun Family. How does that sound?"

  Warm breath brushed against her ear, and Yun Xi felt a strange sensation.

  Her once translucent earlobes turned pink, and a blush appeared on her face.

  She suddenly realized she didn't quite recognize this cousin anymore.

  In the past, this cousin was quite afraid of her, never daring to make any small moves in her presence.

  He used to be bullied by her often, but now he seemed completely different.

  He... seemed to have grown into a real man, no longer the cousin she once knew.

  "Gulp~!"

  Yun Xi felt a bit parched, her small hands unknowingly pressed against Ye Yun's chest, gently pushing.

  Despite her not-so-weak cultivation, which could easily push Ye Yun away, Yun Xi didn't know why she wanted to push him away, yet her body honestly didn't.

  "Ding! Detected Yun Xi's heart fluttering for the host, intimacy increased by 3 points, current intimacy 75 points."

  Wow!

  Who would have thought that just a close conversation could stir Yun Xi's once calm heart?

  Of course, this was only possible for Ye Yun; anyone else would have been taught a lesson by Yun Xi before they even touched her.

  Thus, this was exclusive to Ye Yun.

  With intimacy reaching seventy-five points, if he proposed a relationship with Yun Xi now, she likely wouldn't refuse.

  However, Ye Yun wasn't in a hurry; there was plenty of time ahead, no need to rush.

  After saying this, Ye Yun stepped back, smiling at the blushing Yun Xi.

  "Cousin, what do you think of what I just said? Stay a bit longer, and I'll go back with you later."

  Under such a gaze, Yun Xi shyly lowered her head.

  At this moment, she found herself unable to meet Ye Yun's eyes.

  Ye Yun's eyes seemed to draw people in, too captivating for Yun Xi to dare look at.

  With a barely noticeable nod, Yun Xi softly replied.

  "Mm~."

  She had never been this shy before. If others saw her now, they would find it unbelievable.

  Was this still the direct disciple of the Palace of the Moon's master? Why was she so shy?

  It was truly puzzling and astonishing.

  Yun Xi initially had many things she wanted to say to Ye Yun, but now everything was left unsaid, and she didn't know what to say.

  Filled with shyness, unable to meet Ye Yun's gaze, Yun Xi quickly turned to leave.

  At this moment, she didn't want anyone to see this side of her, feeling it was too embarrassing.

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