Because it involved her teacher Yun Shan, this was also the reason she struggled over whether to speak about it.
If she did not say it, she would be betraying Ye Hao.
If she said it, she would be betraying her teacher Yun Shan.
In the end, the reason she chose to speak was, firstly, because Medusa's words awakened her.
If she remained silent, then just like in her previous life, she would once again have wronged Ye Hao.
This time, having finally been given another chance, she could not allow regret to continue.
And the reason she did not kill Gu He was also because Yun Shan restrained her in the early stages.
Fortunately, in the end, Ye Hao still avenged himself.
Being angered to death counted as well.
After hearing this, Medusa immediately frowned and asked for more details.
She guessed that the black shadow was most likely the strange figure who had taken Gu He's soul.
In her memories, that person once joined forces with Gu He to deal with Ye Hao. During that battle, he even became the final obstacle preventing Ye Hao from advancing to the Dou God realm.
As for whether he ultimately succeeded, judging from the present timeline, Medusa believed he had failed.
How exactly he failed, however, she did not know.
After hearing Medusa's guess, Yun Yun's beautiful face instantly turned pale.
She knew Protector Wu.
However, when he spoke with Yun Shan that day, the two were inside the room, and she had not seen his figure.
"No, impossible! My teacher would never have any connection with those people! There must… there must be some misunderstanding!"
If Yun Shan truly had ties with that so-called Protector Wu, Yun Yun did not know what she should do.
That was her benefactor and teacher.
"Why didn't you say this earlier?!"
Queen Medusa was extremely annoyed. She almost wanted to strike Yun Yun to death. Something this important had been hidden.
Previously, Yun Shan was only at the peak of the Dou Emperor realm, which was not much of a threat.
But now he had become a Dou Ancestor.
With such strength, if he were combined with that Protector Wu, and if that person later brought reinforcements, then things would truly become troublesome.
Yun Yun lowered her head in self-blame. Regret and frustration appeared in her eyes.
Medusa immediately went to find Ye Hao and told him the news.
After hearing it, Ye Hao smiled and waved his hand.
"It's fine. Yun Shan Sect Master already told me about this when we were in the Chu Yun Empire. The person he spoke with was indeed Protector Wu."
Protector Wu proposed that Yun Shan help search within the Jia Ma Empire for a clan with the surname Xiao.
He also wanted help investigating whether there was an alchemist named Yao Chen.
At the time, Yun Shan did not agree. Later, after obtaining the Ancestor Breaking Pill from Ye Hao, he no longer needed Protector Wu's help.
Naturally, he refused the proposal.
"Really?" Yun Yun asked excitedly.
Ye Hao nodded.
"That's good… that's good."
Yun Yun covered her mouth with her jade hand. Her delicate body trembled uncontrollably as tears flowed from her eyes and rolled down her smooth, delicate cheeks.
She no longer had to struggle between the two.
Medusa also let out a sigh of relief.
However, the potential threat of Protector Wu was like a sharp blade hanging above their heads.
It could fall at any moment.
She also knew that the force behind that man was extremely terrifying. Even a mere protector from one of their branch halls was enough to give them a headache.
Ye Hao glanced at the simulation countdown. There was still one month left.
During this time, he had to seize the opportunity to cultivate properly.
He could not just sit around waiting.
With the Saint-Grade Heaven-Swallowing Technique, Ye Hao absorbed the energy of heaven and earth at more than ten times the speed of ordinary people.
Half a month later,
Ye Hao advanced to the Seven-Star Dou Emperor.
With the help of the pills refined by Ye Hao, Medusa also reached the Two-Star Dou Ancestor.
After consuming the Emperor Extreme Pill, Yun Yun became a Five-Star Dou Emperor.
As for Ya Fei…
After taking the constitution-improving pill, she was also close to reaching the Dou Master realm.
Everyone had improved.
Even Nalan Yanran, who had been confined within the Yun Lan Sect, increased her strength by two stars after crazily cultivating with renewed motivation.
Yun Sha and Yun Du were extremely astonished by this.
They thought that when Yun Yun visited her previously, she must have said something stimulating that produced results.
On this day, Yun Leng walked out of Nalan Yanran's courtyard with a face full of worry.
His expression looked as if he had swallowed a fly that had just flown out of a latrine.
It was as unpleasant as it could possibly be.
"Great Elder, what kind of expression is that?"
Yun Sha asked curiously.
Yun Leng said nothing, merely sighing again and again. His old face looked as wrinkled as a bitter melon.
Yun Du asked, "Great Elder, what happened? You keep sighing. Tell us and we can think of a solution together."
"That's right. Many people means greater strength," Yun Sha also said.
Yun Leng walked into the pavilion and sighed.
"You know Ye Hao, the one who competed with Gu He in alchemy?"
The two nodded, even more puzzled.
"It's possible that the two sect masters of our Yun Lan Sect have both fallen in love with him." (TL/N: He's referring to Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran.)
Yun Leng forced out a bitter smile.
This was also the main reason he had just gone inside to confirm repeatedly, leaving him absent-minded afterward.
"What?!"
The two stood up simultaneously.
Yun Sha's eyes nearly popped out of his head.
"You're saying… the old sect master… likes… likes him?" Yun Sha stammered. This must be his ears malfunctioning. It could not possibly be real.
"N-No way, that's absolutely impossible!" Yun Du shook his head like a rattle drum.
This was simply shocking.
If Sect Master Yun Yun liked him, or even if Nalan Yanran liked him, they could understand.
After all, they were women.
But…
Old Sect Master Yun Shan was a man!
Did Ye Hao know about this?!
"Ahem… ahem…"
After hearing their words, Yun Leng nearly choked on his own saliva.
"No, what nonsense are you two talking about? I meant Yanran and Sect Master Yun Yun. How did you drag the old sect master into this?!"
"Ah?!"
Yun Du and Yun Sha opened their mouths wide, their voices rising.
Yun Leng shouted, "Lower your voices!"
Yun Du said in shock, "You mean…"
Yun Sha finished the sentence.
"The master and disciple both like the same person?!"
Yun Leng nodded.
Immediately, the pavilion fell silent.
Only the rustling sound of wind blowing through the leaves could be heard.
The three of them sat there like statues, not moving for a long time.
This news was simply too shocking for them.
At the same time, they finally understood why Sect Master Yun Yun had ordered Yun Du and Yun Sha to personally guard the courtyard and firmly prevent Nalan Yanran from leaving.
She also did not allow anyone else to come into contact with her.
Even she herself rarely came back.
The sect master was trying to take advantage of proximity and completely crush her disciple's hopes.
But…
What if Nalan Yanran loved him so deeply that she did not mind?
The three exchanged glances.
They did not dare imagine what kind of situation would occur if such a melodramatic scenario truly unfolded.
…
Miteer Auction House.
An old man with white hair hurried inside.
"Sir, who are you looking for?" a guard asked politely.
The old man spoke in a deep voice.
"Where is that old fellow Teng Shan? Tell him to come out and see me!"
"Huh?"
The guard froze.
Who was Teng Shan?
He was the current patriarch of the Miteer Clan, the absolute person in charge of the Miteer Auction House, and their strongest combat force.
There were very few people who dared address him like that.
"You are…?"
"Hai Bodong."
"Ice… Ice Emperor!!! Please wait… I will go immediately."
Very soon, the guard brought Miteer Teng Shan over.
"H-Hai… Hai Lao!! Is it really… really you?!"
Miteer Teng Shan recognized Hai Bodong at a glance and quickly walked forward.
"Hai Lao, where have you been all these years? I…"
Before he could finish speaking, Hai Bodong interrupted anxiously.
"I heard there is an alchemist named Ye Hao who competed with Gu He and won. Do you know where he is?"
"Yes."
Teng Shan nodded.
"That lord is currently at the Miteer Auction House."
"Is there any way you can introduce me to him? Back when I fought the Snake-People tribe, Medusa sealed my Dou Qi, and my strength fell to the Dou Spirit realm."
Hai Bodong said,
"All these years I have been searching for a way to break the seal. When I heard the news, I rushed back immediately."
Teng Shan suddenly understood.
"Ice Emperor, don't worry. Others might not be able to help, but that lord certainly can."
"That's good. Once I recover my strength, if I get the chance, I must go find Medusa and take revenge. I will let her know that I, Hai Bodong, am not someone easy to bully!"
"Well… Ice Emperor, how about forgetting about revenge?"
Teng Shan cautiously suggested.
Hai Bodong shook his head firmly, saying that no matter what, he would definitely take revenge. No one could stop him.
Teng Shan could only give up for now.
He mischievously wondered what kind of astonishing expression Hai Bodong would have when he saw Medusa again.
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