As Ye Yun emerged from the cave, a year had passed, bringing subtle changes to the outside world.
"I wonder how my disciples are doing, if they missed me..."
Though he didn't know their feelings, he certainly missed them.
His figure moved instantly, and he arrived at the seaside villa.
Having reached the peak of the Emperor tier, combined with his year-long intense battle with Ning Qianqin, his control over his own power had reached an apex.
Those who were resting in their accommodations felt a subtle fluctuation of profound energy. When they looked towards him, they were all stunned.
At this moment, a hearty voice echoed in all directions.
"My good disciples, did you miss me?"
Ye Yun walked over with a smile.
Lin Xueyan and the others initially couldn't believe their eyes upon seeing their master, suspecting it was an illusion.
As Ye Yun's familiar voice rang out, they finally cried out excitedly.
"You're finally back!"
At this moment, no matter what they were doing, they all dropped their tasks and flocked towards Ye Yun.
Fang Zhiwei was the fastest, immediately hugging Ye Yun's waist and saying with great excitement.
"Master~ You're finally out!"
The other girls quickly gathered around, looking at Ye Yun with immense excitement.
After not seeing him for a year, their longing had reached a fever pitch.
Ye Yun looked at them, somewhat surprised, and said.
"I didn't expect you all to have grown up so much in just a year."
Perhaps it was their growth spurt period, but Lin Xueyan and the others' figures had clearly improved significantly.
They were basically transitioning from the cute type towards a more charming and alluring direction...
Especially...
"Especially Xiaoxiao, you finally look like an adult!"
Among them, Bai Xiaoxiao had changed the most, transforming from a flat-chested girl to a beautiful woman.
Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaoxiao became a little shy.
"Master, what are you talking about..."
However, in her heart, she was very pleased with her master's compliment.
She also remembered her daily persistence in exercising, which had finally paid off!
At this moment, Chen Lingyi jumped out, not to be outdone, and declared with her chest puffed out.
"Me too, me too, Master, do I look like an adult now too!"
Seeing her cheerful demeanor, Ye Yun smiled, ruffled her hair, and said.
"Yes, yes, you do, Lingyi has grown up too."
This made Chen Lingyi even happier.
It was a shame that the prime spot was taken by Fang Zhiwei.
Otherwise, she would have definitely rushed to hug her master as well.
Meanwhile, Ye Yun looked down at Fang Zhiwei, who was hugging him. Compared to before, she had also grown considerably.
But that wasn't the most important thing. The key point was something else, and Ye Yun raised an eyebrow and asked.
"By the way, Zhiwei, during my absence, you haven't been teaching Xiao Meng any strange things, have you?"
"Uh..."
Fang Zhiwei paused for a moment, then said with determination.
"How could I! I'm not that kind of person! The disciples have grown up now and won't do such strange things!"
"Hmm, then..."
Ye Yun was about to nod in satisfaction.
Then, Xiao Meng, standing nearby, nodded along and said.
"Senior sister, I'm doing great. She even gave me many interesting books to read."
Xiao Meng said this with genuine sincerity.
Fang Zhiwei's expression froze upon hearing this.
Ye Yun's mouth twitched, and he looked down at Fang Zhiwei with a friendly expression.
"Oh? Interesting books? Can you let this master have a look?"
"Cough, cough, cough, disciple has something to attend to, I'll take my leave now."
Fang Zhiwei immediately let go of her master and fled in a flash.
Watching this, Ye Yun couldn't help but let out a soft snort. He then said to Xiao Meng.
"Xiao Meng, you mustn't be led astray by your senior sister."
"Yes, I understand."
Xiao Meng nodded silently, whether she truly understood or not was another story.
After this, Ye Yun spent some intimate time with each of his disciples.
Lin Xueyan, however, had not forgotten the important matter and asked curiously.
"Master, what were you doing inside for so long? And did you complete the three conditions?"
After all, this was the most crucial matter for their future departure.
Upon hearing this, Ye Yun explained without hesitation.
"This time, this master spent a year in fierce battle with Miss Ning."
"Fierce battle? What does that mean?"
Lin Xueyan looked puzzled.
Fang Zhiwei, who had more knowledge, raised an eyebrow.
"Could it be that, Master, you and she..."
Her expression clearly implied something.
Ye Yun's mouth twitched, and he glared at her fiercely.
"What are you thinking, this master truly fought with her for a year inside, with real swords and guns."
"Miss Ning's third condition was to defeat her inside!"
Hearing his explanation, the women all breathed a sigh of relief.
It was evident that the girls in this master's sect understood a lot of outrageous knowledge.
As for the culprit, we don't know, and we dare not say.
However, they were all relieved now.
Bai Xiaoxiao then asked.
"Then, Master, did you end up winning against her?"
Speaking of which, everyone's gaze turned back to them. Previously, when they met Senior Ning, she had seemed very powerful.
Ye Yun then smiled proudly.
"Do I even need to say? Who do you think your master is? Of course, I defeated her!"
Although his methods were a bit dishonorable, a win was a win.
Upon hearing this, the girls' eyes lit up.
Fang Zhiwei, in particular, asked impatiently.
"Does that mean we can leave here now?"
Two years, plus the time spent at Chaofeng Mountain, had made her miss home and her mother.
Ye Yun smiled and nodded.
"Of course, we can leave soon and go home together!"
"Hooray!"
The girls cheered with joy, celebrating happily.
Ye Yun, however, was still thinking about another matter. He immediately said to Lin Xueyan.
"Xueyan, come forward. Your master has two treasures to bestow upon you!"
Lin Xueyan was startled, then quickly stepped forward and asked curiously.
"Treasures? What treasures?"
The other girls also cast curious glances.
Under the watchful eyes of the women, Ye Yun handed over the Black Jade Sword.
"First, this rather excellent treasure sword."
The women all looked at the Black Jade Sword, immediately sensing its extraordinary nature.
As a sword cultivator, Lin Xueyan felt it most profoundly and couldn't help but ask.
"Mas... Master, this sword looks very powerful."
"It's decent. A bit better than your previous one. It's a quasi-Emperor artifact."
Hiss...
The women collectively gasped, clearly deeply shocked by the sword's caliber.
Last time at Chaofeng Mountain, a top-grade immortal artifact had driven a quasi-Emperor expert from Qianxun Mountain into a frenzy.
A quasi-Emperor artifact, a sword of this level, was truly legendary in the Heavenly Domain!
Even the Saber Emperor Zhan Tian and Empress Yao Ye, who were famous figures, only wielded quasi-Emperor grade sabers and swords.
And now, such a legendary immortal sword was simply placed before them so casually?!
Lin Xueyan was even more taken aback.
"This won't do, Master! This sword is too precious, you should keep it for yourself."
Even the previous top-grade immortal sword felt too precious for her, and she was sometimes hesitant to use it.
Now, to be given a quasi-Emperor artifact, infinitely more precious than the previous top-grade immortal sword, was enough to shatter her little heart.
Ye Yun was nonchalant. His eyes were filled with tenderness as he smiled and said to her.
"No matter how precious this sword is, compared to you, what is it?"
Ye Yun's earnest words made Lin Xueyan blush deeply, and she couldn't help but purse her lips.
Her master was really something, he knew how to tease!
Lin Xueyan felt her heart pounding like it was about to leap out of her chest.
Looking at her master's handsome face, her delicate body felt as though it was melting.
"But Master, if I use this, what about you?"
Before this, Lin Xueyan remembered that the sword her master used was only a top-grade immortal sword.
Now, to give this quasi-Emperor artifact to her, she truly couldn't accept it.
Ye Yun waved his hand dismissively and chuckled.
"You don't need to worry about that. Just accept it. As for me, anything will do."