Qin Mengyao and Yang Xiaoting are still young girls. They are youthful and energetic, without grand ambitions of becoming immortals, nor particularly interested in gaining five hundred years of life. However, they are keenly interested in eternal youth.

Which girl wouldn't wish to stay forever eighteen?

When Ye Fan slightly demonstrated some minor Immortal Techniques, they believed Ye Fan wasn't bluffing. They could quickly advance through the Qi Cultivation Stage, their bodies already filled with ample Spiritual Energy, enabling them to accomplish many feats that ordinary people couldn't, like retrieving objects from afar or performing Qinggong.

"Brother Fan, this is so much fun, why does it feel like my body is much lighter?" Qin Mengyao happily exclaimed, feeling as though she had transformed from an ordinary mortal to a cloud-riding fairy in just moments.

Ye Fan laughed, "Don't just focus on playing, cultivate more techniques. The methods taught to you are mainly defensive, so even if bullets come your way, you won't need to be afraid."

"Brother Fan, you're incredible. I never thought... I could be a goddess."

Qin Mengyao is a grateful girl; since Ye Fan offered her the chance to become immortal, she intended to repay Ye Fan with utmost sincerity. Unfortunately, aside from returning gratitude to Ye Fan, she didn't have much to offer.

Thus, Ye Fan once again enjoyed Qin Mengyao's affection, as Yang Xiaoting joined in too. With one on either side, Ye Fan enjoyed a sunny and comfortable morning.

Qin Mengyao and Yang Xiaoting, much like maids, brought breakfast to Ye Fan, who was dining with a knife and fork. The two young girls had their matters to attend to, only returning with shy glances at Ye Fan after he had finished breakfast. Ye Fan said, "You both should be careful while cultivating. If anything unusual arises, stop immediately. Don't force it. If there's trouble, use the Jade Talisman to contact me."

Ye Fan handed them two Jade Talismans. Although they didn't yet know how to use them, they could crush the talisman like Lu Xiaoman and Mo Xiaoyan did if danger arose, allowing Ye Fan to determine their location and danger through the talisman.

After breakfast, Ye Fan left the villa for the rooftop, rising skyward. Watching him, Yang Xiaoting and Qin Mengyao felt envious because Ye Fan could truly soar through the clouds, confirming that the extraordinary occurrences were not mere illusions.

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When Ye Fan returned to the villa in Jingzhao City, Li Zhaojun and Min Shang were still inside their room, yet Wu Ding looked at Ye Fan with a peculiar gaze, saying, "Junior Brother, you were gone long enough, returning only this morning. Do you know that one night on Earth is five days inside Pan Gu's secret realm?"

Ye Fan smiled, "What does it matter? I am an Earthling; I've grown used to this lifestyle."

Li Zhaojun, Min Shang, and Lan Jing emerged from the room, having changed clothes, while Qing Xu seemed a bit disappointed, for although she was cherished as a little princess here, ultimately she was not Ye Fan's woman and didn't have much in common with those older sisters.

"Junior Brother, where is the purple crystal you acquired last night?" Wu Ding suddenly asked.

Ye Fan replied, "What does Senior Sister want to do?"

"Let me have a look. It feels like there's a hidden secret inside that purple crystal. Previously, Uncle brought the Immortal Artifact back. If it's useless, he might come back for you!" Wu Ding said.

Ye Fan took out the small purple crystal, which still lay dormant in his hand.

Yesterday, the small purple crystal transformed into a human for the first time, expending much energy during the condensation process, leaving it in a seemingly dead state. Nonetheless, Ye Fan could feel its heartbeat and breathing with the Copper Mirror, even though the purple crystal appeared ordinary.

"Nothing special," Wu Ding examined with her Spiritual Sense and found nothing unusual, lacking the Copper Mirror to detect the unique qualities of the purple crystal.

In contrast, the little Lan Jing and little Red Crystal seemed anxious, hopping energetically in Ye Fan's hand, seeming to implore Ye Fan to revive their companion.

Li Zhaojun approached, asking, "Ye Fan, where are we headed now?"

"Back to Hua Hai and Forty-nine City to meet our families. I want... to complete our wedding," Ye Fan smiled.

"Alright," Li Zhaojun seemed to accept Ye Fan's proposal, a touch of happiness on her face.

Wu Ding interjected, "Junior Brother's wedding with Yun Zhao need not be rushed. There's something else I need your help with."

Ye Fan frowned, "I thought the recent trip to the ancient Arctic relic was the last time helping the sect. What else do you need me to do now?"

"I'm not asking you to do this for the sect; it's something personal. Come with me, Yun Zhao... you too. The others should stay, as this is a matter for the three of us!"

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Ye Fan felt somewhat puzzled inside. What was Wu Ding planning to do with him and Li Zhaojun?

Wu Ding had arranged for a vehicle outside. Ye Fan drove, with her in the passenger seat and Li Zhaojun in the back, and they left the villa.

Once far away, Wu Ding said, "There's something I couldn't say in front of the girls because I suspect that Qing Xu has been sent to spy on you on behalf of the sect."

"You might be overthinking, Senior Sister. Qing Xu doesn't seem cunning," Ye Fan said.

"That might not be true. We should remain cautious. I brought you out because I've heard some secrets," Wu Ding said. "Earlier, the six major sects searched for the Chosen One, expending much effort. It ended with the Tianxuan Sect standing against the five major sects. Now, even the Earth Yuan Sect is involved, making things complicated. But then I heard from Uncle casually that the ancient Immortal Artifact, Tai Ning, might have already chosen its master long ago, thus rejecting all those who attempted to claim it."

Ye Fan shook his head, "I don't quite understand what you're implying, Senior Sister."

"How can you be so oblivious? Think about it, many once tried to use Spiritual Energy for Tai Ning to choose them, but in the end, only your and Yun Zhao's Spiritual Energy wasn't repelled by Tai Ning. There was no chosen master then, but who knows if you and Yun Zhao succeeded long ago, causing Tai Ning not to require further acknowledgment from you two?" Wu Ding suggested.

Ye Fan thought for a moment, shaking his head, "But I've encountered Tai Ning for the first time. How about you, Zhao Jun, met it before?"

Li Zhaojun also shook her head honestly.

"The so-called choosing a master might not be in this lifetime. It might relate to a past life or Tai Ning having never needed a chosen master from the start," Wu Ding continued, "The notion of Tai Ning needing a master is mentioned only in ancient texts, which are not absolute truths, but mere recorded myths. Consider that if Tai Ning's Spiritual Energy doesn't retaliate against you both, couldn't it be your weapon?"

Ye Fan joked, "But Tai Ning couldn't possibly serve both me and Zhao Jun."

"Yet, you two are married. For a magical treasure, choosing one as the master means the partner is also recognized. Thus, you and Zhao Jun can both be considered Tai Ning's masters, which explains Tai Ning's non-retaliation!" Wu Ding concluded firmly, "Ye Fan, I believe one of you may be the Chosen One that the sects are seeking!"

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