Yaoguang Fairy Path

In the early morning, the Li Mansion courtyard, illuminated by the rising sun, reveals a simple yet elegant scene. The soaring eaves seem to touch the heavens, while the carved beams and painted buildings reveal the dignity and mystery of a family of immortal cultivators. Every detail bears the traces of time, interwoven with the charm of the immortal cultivation tradition, leaving one captivated.

The courtyard is deep and secluded, with towering ancient trees. Their branches and leaves reveal a subtle spiritual energy, as if the years have engraved endless wisdom and strength on these ancient trees. A bluestone-paved path winds around the courtyard.

In a quiet corner of the courtyard, a clear pond is like a gem inlaid in the green shade.

In the pond, lotus flowers bloomed, their petals pure white as snow, their leaves emerald green like jade plates. They swayed gently in the breeze, emitting bursts of refreshing lotus fragrance. A pavilion stood quietly beside the pond, a stone table with tea sets placed on it and four stone benches beneath.

As the dawn light gradually filled the Li Mansion, the disciples of the clan began to bustle about, their figures moving through the courtyard, forming a series of flowing landscapes. The gatekeeper respectfully opened the door, and the four people walked in, exhausted.

A sharp-eyed disciple stepped forward quickly, bowed and said, "Greetings, Senior Brother, Junior Sister." His voice was full of respect.

Xiang Yan nodded slightly in response. Li Yuru smiled and waved her hand, saying gently, "No need to be so polite. Just go about your business and don't worry about us." Her voice was like a spring breeze, warming people's hearts.

Then, Xiang Yan turned to the disciple, his tone revealing a bit of urgency: "Do you know where the master is?" He hoped to find the master as soon as possible and report what happened last night.

The disciple replied respectfully, "The master is currently practicing in seclusion in the training room." Although his voice was calm, it was not difficult to hear his admiration for the master.

Xiang Yan thought for a moment, then turned to Li Yuru and Ye Shuyao and said gently, "Junior Sister, why don't you take Miss Ye to rest for a while, and Yang Tao should come with you. I will go find Master and report to him about the attack last night."

The three were not surprised by this. They knew that as the eldest brother, Xiang Yan had the responsibility to report important matters to his master Li Yunxiao.

Li Yuru nodded and replied, "Well, okay.

Let’s go find my mother first. She should be having breakfast now.

"Yaoyao, let's go." She gently took Ye Shuyao's hand, and the two of them walked gracefully along the bluestone path. Yang Tao, with a faint smile, followed them slowly. The three of them walked further and further away, their figures gradually blurring in the morning light.

Ye Shuyao patted her cheeks gently, trying to dispel the fatigue of the whole night and make herself look more refreshed. She looked at her clothes carefully again, and seeing that there was nothing wrong with them, she felt relieved.

Seeing this, Li Yuru couldn't help but ask curiously: "Yaoyao, what are you doing?"

Ye Shuyao smiled slightly and explained, "Ah, it's nothing. I just didn't want to be impolite when meeting my aunt for the first time."

Li Yuru couldn't help laughing after hearing this: "Puchi, Yaoyao, we have known each other for more than five years, right?" As she spoke, she gestured with her fingers, as if to measure the deep friendship between the two.

Then, she continued, "I'm a little surprised that you're so particular. Just look at me and you'll know. My mother is even more casual and relaxed than I am. So, you really don't need to be so nervous. My mother is very easy to get along with. If you don't believe me, just ask Yang Tao."

Hearing this, Yang Tao smiled and nodded, saying, "Ayu is right. I was able to continue to be with Ayu thanks to my aunt's help and support. So, Shuyao, don't worry, your aunt will definitely like you."

After hearing what Li Yuru said, Ye Shuyao's nervousness dissipated a lot. She sighed softly and said, "Well, okay."

Then she changed the subject, and Ye Shuyao asked curiously, "By the way, when did you two start?"

Yang Tao's cheeks flushed slightly. He looked at Li Yuru embarrassedly, scratched his head, and began to recall that sweet time: "Well... before you came out of quarantine, when we were out on a mission, at that time..." His voice gradually lowered, as if he was savoring the sweetness of that time.

Li Yuru blushed when she heard this. She interrupted Yang Tao shyly, "Oh! It's all in the past. Don't mention it anymore."

Ye Shuyao looked at the two people's shy appearance and couldn't help laughing: "Hehehe, you are embarrassed."

Li Yuru glared at Ye Shuyao and said angrily, "Yes, yes, I'm sorry, please don't say that again." There was a bit of coquettishness in her tone, which made Ye Shuyao and Yang Tao couldn't help laughing.

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Inside Yuexi Pavilion, the courtyard resembled a vivid painting, with low-level spirit beasts flitting and frolicking throughout, adding a touch of life to the tranquil space. In the center of the courtyard, a beautiful middle-aged woman sat at a stone table. Her posture was languid, her hair ablaze with ink, her skin white as snow, her lips rosy, and her eyes radiant with allure. Her right hand gently stroked a spirit rabbit on her lap, while her left clutched an ancient book. The scene resembled a tranquil and elegant painting.

The three of them walked into the courtyard gate, and the maids came forward and saluted respectfully: "Greetings, young lady, son-in-law."

Li Yuru was still a little shy about the name, but her mother liked to play tricks. She waved her jade hand lightly, signaling the maids to leave, and then called softly: "Mother, we are back."

Ye Xirui, the beautiful middle-aged woman, saw her daughter and others returning and joked, "Oh, our naughty girl is finally back. She went out all night and didn't come back. I was worried that you fell into some toilet." Her tone was full of teasing, but she did not lose her love for her daughter.

When Ye Shuyao heard this, she couldn't help laughing and thought to herself: "The way these two mothers get along is really 'special'." Her laughter was clear and sweet, echoing in the yard like a silver bell.

Yang Tao stood aside, his face already flushed. He was no longer surprised by his future mother-in-law's personality, but every time he heard such a joke, he still couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed.

When Li Yuru heard her mother's joke, her cheeks turned slightly red. She said coquettishly, "Mom, what nonsense are you talking about? Go and fish it out if it falls into the toilet." There was a bit of coquettishness and helplessness in her tone, which made Ye Xirui couldn't help laughing.

Li Yuru enthusiastically took Ye Shuyao's hand and walked forward to introduce her to her mother: "Mother, this is my good sister, named Ye Shuyao, who I mentioned to you before."

Seeing this, Ye Shuyao immediately bowed and said respectfully, "Shuyao greets auntie, I hope you are well."

Yang Tao followed closely behind, bowing respectfully and saying, "Greetings, Auntie."

Ye Xirui raised her head, her bright almond-shaped eyes fixed on Ye Shuyao. She quickly put down the book in her hand, stood up, warmly shook Ye Shuyao's hand, and said with a smile, "Look at you, child, stop being so polite. There's no need for so much formality here with your aunt. Come in and sit down, and let's have a good chat."

Then, Ye Xirui glanced at Yang Tao and jokingly said, "Stinky boy, didn't I tell you not to call me aunt? It's time to call me mother instead."

Yang Tao's ears turned red instantly, and he shouted shyly, "Mom, Mom." After shouting, he secretly glanced into the house, fearing that someone would hear him.

Ye Xirui couldn't help laughing. She comforted him, "Hey, that's right. Okay, stop looking. Your father is not here. You're not afraid of what he might do. Just look at you two."

Li Yuru instructed the maid Xiaolian beside her, "Xiaolian, quickly prepare the spiritual food. We have an honored guest coming to visit us today."

After this interaction, Ye Shuyao truly understood why Yu Ru said her mother was not particular about small matters. She was indeed generous and open-minded. She looked around. The decoration of the house was elegant and unique. Every detail revealed the exquisite taste of the owner who lived here.

After the four of them sat down, Ye Xirui began to carefully examine Ye Shuyao, with admiration in her eyes: "Tsk tsk, what a little beauty! Look at how charming and watery her eyes are, and how tender and pink her lips are. Everything about her is exquisite."

Ye Shuyao felt a little embarrassed by the compliment, and her cheeks flushed slightly: "Thank you very much for the compliment, Auntie. Auntie is also very beautiful, the most beautiful woman Shuyao has ever seen."

Ye Xirui listened and a happy smile appeared on her lips: "Really? Shuyao is really sweet-talking, unlike my naughty monkey who always makes me angry."

When Li Yuru heard her mother's words, she blinked mischievously and said angrily, "Mom, you picked me up, didn't you?"

Ye Xirui smiled and nodded, jokingly saying, "Yes, yes, I picked it up by the river."