Stepping on the demon door, the witch becomes the strongest.

Chapter 690: Planting Comrade Ye Yun
In Yan Yu's memory, the Onmyoji Temple in his previous life had not done something like making tens of thousands of copies of the Sword Manual of Exorcism and distributing them everywhere in the martial arts world.

The reason for this is naturally the existence of the Sword Master of Lu State, who was too restrained in the Yamata no Orochi plan.

Even if the shroud barrier is broken, it can be repaired later; if one warrior dies, there are still many left; only the Yamata no Orochi requires the sacrifice of a large number of lives during its cultivation, and the time period is also long. After much difficulty in cultivating it, it is eventually chopped down by a swordsman... It is definitely a huge loss.

Reasoning from this direction, we can speculate that the reason why Onmyoji sold the training plan of Yamata no Orochi publicly was to lure the forces around Lu State to train their own Yamata no Orochi, so as to divert the attention of Lu State's sword master and delay the time for Onmyoji to train the snake.

Even if everyone knows this, the surrounding forces will definitely try to cultivate "Yamata no Orochi", and the Lu Kingdom will definitely not remain indifferent - so it can be regarded as a very clever conspiracy.

Of course, the State of Lu also has great strategic determination and does not even intend to waste time and manpower on arguing with surrounding forces.

As long as we can create a legion of Jindan Zhenren, everything will be fine!
At this point, Yan Yu felt as if he had shouldered a heavy burden.

Although I am a pure love warrior, I will risk it all to help Lu Kingdom have more high-quality Jindan Zhenren!
"By the way," the Privy Council envoy said, "I have something I'd like to ask Yan Yu about."

"The Dingbei Army is considering having Cai Qianlong replace Ye Jun to adjust the composition of the Longxiong team. What do you think?"

"I don't think it's appropriate." Yan Yu said.

"I understand." The imperial envoy nodded.

Both parties knew the truth very well. With just these words, Cai Qianlong would no longer be able to replace Ye Jun.

The Sword Master of Lu State has absolutely irreplaceable right to speak in Lu State. Even if he expresses his opinions on something, even the cabinet has to listen attentively and weigh them carefully.

The only thing that made Yan Yu feel strange was that the last time Li Weiguo came, he could have asked for opinions in private and there was no need to bring this topic up on the table.

So why did they publicly ask for my opinion? Was it to give Xiao Cai's father-in-law an explanation?

Yan Yu couldn't figure it out.

After the meeting, he returned to his room and suddenly received a message from Ye Jun:

"I'm outside the door."

Yan Yu went to open the door for her and saw Ye Jun outside with red eyes, as if she had just cried. He asked in a low voice:
"Not bothering you, right?"

"No." Yan Yu shook his head, then asked Ye Jun to come into the room, and only then noticed that she was holding a bottle of wine in her hand.

"Have you been drinking?"

"I drank a little." Ye Jun sat down on the edge of the bed, not caring that the wine would stain the sheets, he picked up the bottle and gulped down a mouthful.

Yan Yu frowned at her. Never mind, the base cleaning staff will come and change the sheets.

"Am I useless?" Ye Jun suddenly lowered the wine bottle, looked down at the carpet under his feet, and asked softly.

"Uh..." Yan Yu hesitated for a moment, "Have you heard about it?"

"Yeah." Ye Jun nodded.

In a flash, the thoughts in my mind were connected together!
The news that Cai Qianlong was going to replace Ye Jun had not been made public. Now that Ye Jun knew about it, someone must have told her privately.

Upon learning that the Dingbei Army was going to replace him, Ye Jun must have felt a strong sense of frustration and resentment, and the fact that he started drinking so early in the morning was the most obvious example.

So, as the opposite of this resentment, when he finds out that he was pulled back from the main gate of hell, what kind of positive emotions will she have towards this person?

An open conspiracy, an open conspiracy!
The conspiracy of the Yin-Yang Court forced the State of Lu to be distracted from dealing with new problems of the surrounding forces; the conspiracy of the Privy Council helped me win the heart of another woman. Even though I knew it well, I had to appreciate it... I couldn't tell which conspiracy of the two sides was better.

"You don't have to be too sad." Since he had guessed the higher-ups' intention, Yan Yu certainly didn't rush to boast about his achievements. He just smiled and comforted her, "You're not happy in the Longxiong team anyway, so why not take this opportunity to quit? It'll be a good opportunity to take a break."

"Actually, I've been mentally prepared for this." Ye Jun stared at the floor and said, "Under normal circumstances, I'd be fine if I quit the team. But now is the critical period for the breakthrough to the Golden Core stage. If I'm asked to give up my position, I will definitely not be willing to do so."

"It's understandable. It's human nature." Yan Yu echoed.

In this system, if someone has connections and you don't, unless you're powerful enough, you have to give way to them. While this is a principle everyone understands, when it happens to you, who can truly accept it?
"I will quit the Longxiong team." Ye Jun suddenly said, "After I achieve Dan formation."

"What do you plan to do after you quit the team?" Yan Yu asked in surprise, thinking that Ye Jun seemed to be really injured.

Mr. Jing is heartless and ungrateful! I despise him.

"I don't know." Ye Jun closed his eyes. "I will definitely still have to serve within the Dingbei Army system, but I won't stay in the team. Anyway, they don't need me anymore."

"Hmm." Yan Yu fell into deep thought.

"Why don't you just deny it?" Ye Jun suddenly burst into laughter and wiped away the remaining tears on her face. "What if what I just said was just an angry remark?"

"I'm wondering whether I should tell a lie or the truth." Yan Yu replied.

"What is a lie?" Ye Jun asked curiously.

"The lie is that losing you is a loss for the Longxiong team." Yan Yu said with a smile.

"It's really fake." Ye Jun reached out and wiped the corners of his eyes. "But it makes me feel good. What about the truth?"

"The truth is, there are places that are more suitable for you than staying in the Longxiong Team." Yan Yu said.

"Hmm." This time, it was Ye Jun who looked pensive. From the Marrow Cleansing Stage to the Palace Transformation Stage, everyone's strength had increased dramatically, and their overall strength had grown significantly. However, the improvement in the Xuanguang Ruler's defensive capabilities hadn't kept pace with the overall improvement in the environment, causing Ye Jun's tactical value to become awkward. Enemies they could defeat wouldn't be easily injured, even without the Xuanguang Ruler's protection. However, enemies they couldn't defeat, even with the Xuanguang Ruler's protection, couldn't withstand them.

Now that I am of little value, can I play a sufficient role by leaving the Longxiong team and joining the Zhenhai team?
No. The Zhenhai team didn't need him either, so there was no need to waste Yan Yu's favor for this.

"How about I be the spokesperson for the Dingbei Army?" Ye Jun suddenly suggested, probing the issue. "I usually represent the team in dealing with the media, and it's normal for someone to transition into the system after retirement, right?"

"Hey!" Yan Yu shouted, "You've already reached the Jindan stage, and you're actually switching to a civilian job? That's too much!"

"But I really don't have any outstanding abilities." Ye Jun smiled regretfully. "My swordsmanship is far behind yours, and my magic weapons are mediocre. Even if I form a golden elixir, what good will it do me?"

Hmm... Yan Yu was also a little worried.

Brain, get moving!

Ye Jun certainly wasn't without merit. She was meticulous and conscientious, adept at tasks requiring repetitive, mechanical manipulation. Using the Xuanguang Ruler allowed her to maximize her endurance, but these qualities were rather abstract and, unless possessed by a suitable magical weapon, could not be translated into actual combat advantages.

What about other advantages?

Well, he's also very good-looking. Although he has a neat short haircut, his facial features are bright and generous, and his personality is cheerful and outgoing. He'll occasionally make you laugh during small talk, and he's like a good friend, with no sense of distance at all. Who doesn't want a "good friend" who can meet all your needs for the opposite sex?

No, no, no, that's not entirely right! Ye Jun needs a position where she can realize her career value. Why should I look for her strengths from a woman's perspective? Is she good for nothing except her attractiveness as a woman?
You stupid brain, hurry up and turn it around!

Yan Yu was thinking hard over there, and Ye Jun was also very conflicted over here.

Did he...did he understand my hint?

Upon hearing the news that he was nearly being traded out, Ye Jun was truly heartbroken. After some introspection, he realized he wasn't worthy of being on the front lines, so he planned to semi-retire from the front lines. This wasn't a lie.

As for not knowing where to go after retirement and wanting to become the spokesperson for the Dingbei Army, this is a complete lie.

Before coming here, she had spoken with Li Minghu, who, like Yanyu, suggested that she "take a good rest after leaving the team."

Besides, isn't this period of rest a good opportunity to get closer to Yan Yu?
Women who weren't part of the Zhenhai team rarely had time to visit Yan Yu due to their daily team duties. But if they quit the Longxiong team, it would mean a lot of free time to spend, and it would be a shame not to take advantage of it!
Ye Jun agreed with this, so before coming to see Yan Yu, he formulated a "retreat to advance" plan:

That is, pretend to be heartbroken and go to Yan Yu for comfort, and then lure him into inviting him to "come to my place to relax"!
This was not without purpose, because when she was practicing spiritual consciousness boarding, her heart was once broken due to the side effects of the experiment, and she recuperated in the villa of the Zhenhai team for a long time - so even referring to the previous example, Yan Yu should have thought of inviting her to stay with him temporarily.

But this time he didn't say anything. Why?

Ye Jun thought for a moment, wondering if she didn't act pitiful enough to arouse Yan Yu's sympathy?

So she tried to act like she had given up on herself, picked up the bottle again, and took a big gulp of the wine.

"Hey, don't drink too much," Yan Yu said hastily. "Although alcohol poses no threat to a cultivator's health, your habit of numbing your mind with alcohol is very dangerous! It will only shake your faith!"

"Forget it, just leave me alone." Ye Jun lifted her hair slightly, revealing her beautiful eyes filled with sadness. She said bitterly, "After leaving the Longxiong team, there's a high probability that no other first-tier team will need me. If I don't become the spokesperson for the Dingbei Army, then I can continue to shine in some second-tier team. It doesn't matter."

"Who said no top team wants you?" Yan Yu said quickly, "I want you!"

Regardless of whether you have any strengths, Ye Jun, you'll eventually be a Jindan Zhenren who's been promoted by me through dual cultivation. How could I possibly bear to send you to a second-tier team? That would be a waste of talent!
Ye Jun was also a little speechless. I want to live in your house, not join the Zhenhai team! You are now the Sword Master of Lu State, and it is unlikely that you will go on missions with the team. If I join the team, the time I spend with you will be even less. I don't want it!
"No." She insisted, shaking her head and refusing. "Team Zhenhai doesn't need me. Forcing me in would only cause an uproar in public opinion, and it wouldn't benefit the team or me in any way."

Really, I don't want to fight anymore! I want to be a full-time housewife!

Yan Yu couldn't help but hold his forehead. There was no way, this girl was so clear-headed that ordinary excuses could no longer fool her.

Ye Jun's problem was that she had invested too many experience points in defense early on, partly because she wasn't good at other paths, and partly because the team needed her to do so. Now that she was facing the "weakness of defense roles" at the Huafu level, it was difficult to make the transition.

But if I directly admit the truth and ask her to step back or even rest, she'll definitely lose face given her pride. This girl has always had a weak sense of worthiness... huh?

"Ye Jun, are you interested in transforming the formation?" Yan Yu suddenly smiled.

"Ah, formation?" Ye Jun was a little confused.

Of course, she was extremely unwilling in her heart, but in order to maintain the image of a desperate situation, she could only force an expression of grasping at a life-saving straw to avoid arousing Yan Yu's suspicion.

"You know about the Shroud of Corpse barrier in Europe, right?" Yan Yu said with a smile. "Currently, people in China are also researching this area of formations. However, in addition to basic Feng Shui theory, formations also require the person setting up the formation to have sufficient cultivation and mana."

"You're incredibly meticulous and conscientious, and formation drawing requires a multitude of complex operations. Even the slightest mistake can lead to a failed formation. By the way, the formation-supporting devices can also be chosen from among the magical treasures. In this sense, being a formation master is a profession made for you!"

Ye Jun: ………………

No, I don't want to be a formation master! I want to retire!

"I've never come across this formation before. It's impossible to do it with zero basic knowledge, right?" She quickly refused, revealing a very unconfident and rejecting expression.

"You can do it!" Yan Yu held her hands tightly, trying to give her courage. "Right now, no one in the country understands formations. Only Teacher Mei has some research, so you don't have to worry about having no basic knowledge... Oh, right, I need to talk to Teacher Mei!"

He immediately stood up and dialed the number:

"Hey, Teacher Mei! Here's the thing. We have a cultivator named Ye Jun in our pioneering team. You know me, right? I want her to transition to being a formation master after she reaches Dan Jin... Yeah, her qualities are definitely up to the mark..."

Ye Jun looked at his back and opened his mouth weakly.

Is it too late to say, "I just want to retire and be with you"?
　The update is late. I got inspiration halfway through writing and decided to rewrite it!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)