The cat demon defies the heavens and is the emperor’s only beloved disciple!

The cold wind of winter, with a bit of biting chill, gently blows across the quiet path. There are sparse trees on both sides, with a few stubborn dead leaves hanging on the branches, as if they are also making a final struggle with this season.

At the end of the path, a quaint inn stands quietly, with smoke rising from the chimney, adding a bit of warmth to this cold winter day.

In the stable of the inn, Murong Yu was busy selecting horses, his eyes flashing with excitement.

Ye Ying stood aside, looking at him tenderly. They were lovers, and the tacit understanding between them needed no words.

Murong Yu carefully selected three strong horses, turned to Ye Ying and said with a smile, "Ying'er, are you ready? Let's have a winter horse race to see who reaches the town at the foot of the mountain first."

Ye Ying nodded, her eyes also gleaming with anticipation. She walked briskly towards the horse Murong Yu had chosen for her, stroking its back gently as if she were reuniting with an old friend.

At this time, Yun Che and Xu Wan also walked slowly over. Xu Wan was Yun Che's beloved disciple. She was wearing a thin robe that swayed gently in the cold wind, but she didn't seem to feel the slightest bit of cold.

Yun Che frowned slightly upon seeing this, but said nothing more. He knew that Xu Wan, as a cultivator, was not afraid of the coldness of the mortal world.

Taoist Master Xuanqing also joined them. He was wearing a thin coat and had a smile on his face. He looked warm and kind.

He is a good friend of several people and can always provide them with help and guidance at critical moments.

"Since everyone is in this mood, let's have a winter horse race," Taoist Xuanqing suggested.

Upon hearing this, Murong Yu immediately led a horse over and mounted it with graceful and smooth movements.

Ye Ying followed closely behind, and the two smiled at each other, showing their tacit understanding.

Yun Che gently picked up Xu Wan and placed her on the horse's back, while he sat steadily in front of her.

It was Xu Wan’s first time riding a horse. She felt both nervous and excited, feeling the speed and passion brought by the horse’s galloping.

"Master, I'm so happy!" Xu Wan whispered softly in Yun Che's ear, her voice filled with childlike innocence and joy.

Upon hearing this, Yun Che's lips curled up into a gentle smile, his eyes filled with doting as he said, "Then hold me tight, Master."

Following the order from Taoist Xuanqing, three teams of people rushed out of the inn like arrows and set foot on the winter path.

The cold wind whistled past her ears, and Xu Wan felt as if she was above the sky, dancing with the wind and walking with the clouds.

She couldn't help but burst into laughter, and that joy infected Yun Che and everyone around them.

The horses galloped along the rugged path, each step following the rhythm of winter.

Murong Yu and Ye Ying walked side by side, their laughter echoing in the cold wind, sounding particularly pleasant.

Ye Ying hugged Murong Yu's waist tightly, feeling the sense of security brought by his solid back, her heart filled with happiness and satisfaction.

Yun Che led Xu Wan in the front. His skill in controlling the horse was adept and steady, making Xu Wan feel both at ease and excited.

She couldn't help but reach out and stroke the horse's mane, feeling the warmth and strength of life. The horse seemed to sense her kindness and love, and ran even more happily.

Taoist Priest Xuanqing was riding alone at the end. His eyes sometimes swept towards the two people and the horse in front of him, and sometimes looked at the scenery on both sides. There was always a faint smile on his face.

He enjoyed the tranquility and freedom, as if the whole world had nothing to do with him.

As time went by, the three teams gradually approached the small town at the foot of the mountain.

The outline of the town gradually became clear in the distance, with smoke from cooking, voices of people, barking dogs... everything seemed so familiar and kind.

An inexplicable excitement and anticipation surged in Xu Wan's heart. She knew that this would be an unforgettable winter journey.

Just as they were about to arrive in the town, an accident happened.

An out-of-control horse suddenly rushed out from the side path and headed straight for Murong Yu and Ye Ying.

Murong Yu was horrified when he saw this. He pulled the reins hard to avoid the out-of-control horse, but it was too late.

At this critical moment, Yun Che and Xu Wan reacted quickly.

Yun Che suddenly squeezed the horse's belly, and the horse rushed forward like a frightened cheetah.

With his superb driving skills and profound cultivation, he drew a graceful arc in the air and landed steadily in front of the out-of-control horse.

Xu Wan hugged Yun Che's waist tightly, closing her eyes and taking in the thrill of it all.

With the deafening sound of horse hooves, Yun Che skillfully guided the out-of-control horse to the side of the road, avoiding a collision with Murong Yu and Ye Ying.

A crisis was resolved by Yun Che with amazing wisdom and courage.

Murong Yu and Ye Ying looked at Yun Che and Xu Wan in shock, their gratitude overflowing with words.

Taoist Priest Xuanqing also hurried forward to check the situation and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that everyone was safe.

"Thank you, Brother Yun, for your help!" Murong Yu bowed to express his gratitude.

“It’s just a small favor, not worth mentioning.” Yun Che responded with a faint smile.

"Yes! Thanks to Yun Che and Xu Wan, we were able to escape danger." Ye Ying also quickly agreed.

Xu Wan snuggled tightly in Yun Che's arms, feeling the warmth and protection from her master, her heart filled with gratitude and happiness.

The group finally arrived at the small town at the foot of the mountain.

The town is bustling with people coming and going, full of the breath of life.

They found an inn to rest and planned to spend a warm winter night there.

The fire in the inn was burning brightly, dispelling the cold and fatigue from my body.

They sat around a big table, savoring the hot meals and enjoying this rare tranquility and warmth.

“Wan’er and I plan to leave the mortal world tomorrow and return to the heavenly realm.” Yun Che’s words broke the warmth, and everyone was stunned.

"What? You want to go back to heaven?" Murong Yu and Ye Ying asked in surprise.

“Yes, I am the Emperor above the Nine Heavens. I came down to the mortal world to bring Wan’er for a trip. Now it’s time to go back,” Yun Che said.

Taoist Xuanqing was utterly shocked upon hearing this! His friend was actually an emperor above the Nine Heavens. This was truly terrifying, and Taoist Xuanqing could only remain silent and minimize his presence.

"But..." Murong Yu wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Ye Ying.

"But we haven't thanked you properly yet." Ye Ying said.

Yun Che smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry about it. This is just a small episode."

Murong Yu looked at Yun Che thoughtfully, then said, "Brother Yun, since you and Miss Wan'er are returning to the heavens, I can't force you to stay. However, if you have time in the future, you are welcome to come to the mortal world to meet again."

“Definitely.” Yun Che nodded.

A talisman suddenly appeared in Yun Che's hand and he handed it to Murong Yu.

"This talisman can save you when your life is at stake. You only need to summon me and say, 'Emperor, Murong Yu is in trouble. Please show your power and help me.'"

Murong Yu and Ye Ying took the talisman, both knelt on the ground, and kowtowed to Yun Che to express their gratitude.

"Thank you, Emperor, for your reward! I will never forget this great favor!"

Yun Che smiled and waved his hand, signaling them to get up.

"The responsibility of protecting this world in the future will fall on you, Brother Murong."

Murong Yu and Ye Ying looked at each other, their eyes full of gratitude.

"Your Majesty is kind and benevolent, a rare benevolent person in the world. We are willing to follow your Majesty and protect the people of this world."

Yun Che's majesty was inviolable. Murong Yu and Ye Ying instantly felt his power. In the past few days, they had actually been playing around with the Emperor, calling him brothers.

Yun Che nodded with satisfaction. “After I return to the heavens, I will focus on the affairs of the mortal world. You two should work together to protect the mortal world. If you encounter difficulties, you can use the talisman to call upon me.”

Yun Che looked at the two people in front of him and sighed in his heart at their sincerity.

He decided to lend them a helping hand, so he raised his hand and waved it, and two rays of light shot into their bodies.

Murong Yu and Ye Ying suddenly felt their bodies filled with strength, and their realms were also elevated.

“This is a small gift from me to you. I hope it can be of some help to you.” Yun Che said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Murong Yu and Ye Ying knelt down again to express their gratitude.

“Alright, get up.” Yun Che bent down and helped them up.

There seemed to be a hint of anger in Xu Wan's eyes.

She will close her eyes and sit as still as Mount Tai,

He was pulled up from the chair, pressed to the ground, and angrily shouted: "You didn't hear what my master said, did you?

Why don't you kneel down before me? You still want to worship me as your master. How uneducated! My master is your great master."

Xu Wan's actions stunned Taoist Xuanqing. He looked at Xu Wan in astonishment, wondering what kind of master he had chosen.

However, after seeing Xu Wan's determined eyes, Taoist Xuanqing sighed helplessly and slowly knelt down.

“Disciple greets Grandmaster.” Taoist Xuanqing bowed to Yun Che.

"No need to be so polite, disciple!" Xu Wan smiled and helped Taoist Xuanqing up.

Looking up, Taoist Xuanqing met Yun Che's eyes that looked like he wanted to kill him instantly, and immediately let go of Xu Wan's hand.

Yun Che looked at Taoist Xuan Qing with a complicated expression and said, "Are you willing to follow me back to the heaven?"

Taoist Xuanqing was slightly stunned, then said without hesitation: "Disciple is willing to follow Master."

Yun Che frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "You are just a mortal. If you go to the heaven, you will probably be in danger of your life."

Taoist Xuanqing smiled and said firmly, "Master, you are worrying too much.

I believe that under the protection of my master, I will be safe.

Besides, I, the disciple, also want to see the splendor of the heavenly realm. If I could serve Master, it would be my greatest wish."

Yun Che stared at Taoist Xuan Qing, nodded, and said, "If that's the case, then you can come with me.

However, after Wan'er and I return to heaven, we will go into seclusion to practice and will have no time to take care of you.

Also... we cultivators don't need to eat, but you, a mere mortal, have to take care of your own meals. Whether you can survive in the Nine Heavens depends on your ability."

“Master, don’t you like your disciple accepting a disciple? Are you angry?” Xu Wan blinked and looked at Yun Che.

Yun Che looked at Xu Wan, feeling helpless. How could he be angry with her? However, he still had some concerns about accepting her as a disciple.

“Wan’er, I’m not angry. I’m just worried that you won’t be able to teach your disciple well.” Yun Che gently stroked Xu Wan’s hair.

Xu Wan said with a smile, "Master, don't worry. I will definitely teach him well. Moreover, with Master by your side, I will definitely not teach him wrongly."

Yun Che nodded, a hint of fondness flashing in his eyes. "Well, since you are so confident, I won't say much more. However, if you need anything, please let me know at any time."

Xu Wan happily hugged Yun Che, "Thank you, Master!"

Then, she turned to Taoist Xuanqing and said, "From now on, you will be my disciple. You must listen to what I say."

Taoist Xuanqing replied respectfully, "Yes, Master."

That night, Yun Che taught Murong Yu the method of summoning the talisman and told him to use it with caution.

Murong Yu was moved to tears and said that he would remember Yun Che's kindness.