As an experienced practitioner of dealing with master-adoring, rebellious disciples, Ye Yun could immediately tell that there was a subtle affection between the other party and himself.
This hadn't been present when he first met the person.
The source of all this was therefore self-evident.
Xiao Ai stuck out her tongue and said with a look of innocence, "No way, my senior sisters taught me a lot of useful things."
"Like what?"
"..."
A single question completely stumped Xiao Ai.
"Like... how to make Master..."
She trailed off mid-sentence.
"And you say they didn't teach you anything bad," Ye Yun glared at her.
Xiao Ai was a little indignant. The senior sisters had taught her things that were very useful.
Like how to get Master to comfort her, how to make Master like her more, how to make Master...
In any case, she felt that many of these were extremely practical skills.
However, seeing Master's expression, Xiao Ai decided it was better to change the subject.
"Um, um, Master, since we're here to celebrate someone, shouldn't we also prepare a congratulatory gift?"
When the topic shifted to this, Ye Yun's expression softened. He nodded and said with a smile, "Of course. I've already prepared one for them."
"Ah? What is it?" Xiao Ai was very curious.
Ye Yun shrugged and said, "Nothing much, just a leftover Tier 3 divine artifact with no good use."
He said it so casually, but if others heard it, they would probably think Ye Yun was bragging.
What was the concept of a Tier 3 divine artifact? In the entire Lingluo Domain, there were only four known Tier 3 divine artifacts.
Two of them were in Qian Qingning's hands, one was in Qian Ling's hands, and the other was in the collection of someone else. There were no other Tier 3 divine artifacts.
The Tier 3 divine artifact Ye Yun had chosen would be an absolute treasure that people would fight over if it were seen outside!
Even Xiao Ai was a little surprised this time.
"Master, aren't you too generous? Giving away a Tier 3 divine artifact just like that?"
Ye Yun's lips curved upwards, and he gently patted her head, saying, "A mere Tier 3 divine artifact. Just you wait and see, one day your Master will ensure you each possess a Tier 9 divine artifact!"
Hearing this, Xiao Ai was a little dazed.
If anyone else had said this to her, she would have thought they were joking.
But when it came from her Master, the situation was completely different!
Xiao Ai joyfully exclaimed, "Master? Are you serious???"
"Of course. A gentleman's word is his bond." Ye Yun smiled.
Xiao Ai then jumped three feet high in surprise.
"Hooray!"
Although Xiao Ai wasn't that concerned about strength, high-level magic treasures often meant fun, which was what she cared about at the moment!
However, if others heard this, they would probably think Ye Yun was crazy. A Tier 9 divine artifact for everyone?
Were they like common cabbage, easily dug up?
...
Meanwhile, within the Divine Palace of the Lingluo Domain.
Compared to the classical style outside, this place was even more magnificent and resplendent.
Qian Qingning, having just returned from Ye Yun's place not long ago, immediately sought out her disciple Qian Ling for a conversation.
As for what they were talking about, it was obvious without even thinking: matters related to marriage.
"I personally went to see him just now. That Star Lord Ye Aotian is truly outstanding!"
Seeing her Master trying to brainwash her again, Qian Ling said with some frustration, "No matter how outstanding he is, he's still from a Level 1 Great World."
She wasn't looking down on anything; rather, she intended to use this as a stepping stone to persuade her Master to stop urging her to get married.
However, Qian Qingning still didn't give up, and she said with a smile, "How outstanding? Not only is his appearance quite handsome, but his cultivation talent and disposition are also rare and precious."
"Moreover, he seems to have some special trump cards. He is absolutely an excellent choice. If the circumstances didn't prevent it, even I would be tempted by him."
To this, Qian Ling curled her lips and said, "If that's the case, why don't you marry him yourself, Master? Since it's all for the sake of profit anyway..."
"You silly girl..." Qian Qingning said helplessly. After so many years together, there were quite a few times when she couldn't do anything about this disciple.
At this moment, Qian Ling pursed her lips and said, "In short, Master, please don't worry about my affairs. I'm not unwanted; I'll find someone suitable eventually."
However, who was Qian Qingning? She was the Master who had raised her for many years.
She knew her disciple's inner thoughts all too well.
Raising an eyebrow, she stared at Qian Ling and asked, "I say, you weren't this resistant before. This time you're so against it, could it be that you've fallen for the person who saved you before?"
In the past, her disciple Qian Ling had been quite proactive about marriage.
At the very least, when she found a suitable candidate, her disciple wouldn't refuse to even meet them before outright rejecting them.
And the only thing that could have changed her mind during this period was that recent experience of being saved by a young and powerful Star God.
As soon as the words fell, Qian Ling froze for a moment. The figure of the person who had saved her flashed in her mind, and her face immediately turned red. She said, "Master, don't talk nonsense. How could I possibly like that kind of guy? Not only is he cold, but he's also so sharp-tongued."
"Oh? Is that so?" Qian Qingning stared at her with great interest, saying word by word, "If that's the case, then why are you blushing? Aren't you smitten with him?"
"I..." Qian Ling was speechless at the question.
Honestly, she couldn't quite understand it herself.
Why couldn't she forget about that person from back then? Why did his image flash through her mind?
Finally, she pursed her lips and said, "I don't like him at all. It's just that I seem to have an indescribable feeling towards him."
Seeing her disciple in such a conflicted state, Qian Qingning found her both adorable and helpless. She really wanted to say, "Disciple, you're in love."
Then, she couldn't help but sigh, "Alas, if it is as you say, that person is indeed extraordinary, and his origins are likely not ordinary."
"Mhm, yes." When the topic turned to that person, Qian Ling's spirits immediately lifted.
She recalled the experience at the time, took a deep breath, and said, "The divine artifact he used at that time was definitely Tier 5 or above. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been possible for a Star God-level being to injure a Heavenly God-level expert."
A Tier 5 or above divine artifact, that was something even their Lingluo Domain could only dream of.
Without a doubt, someone who could wield such a powerful divine artifact at the Star God level would have an extraordinary background.