The whole family went mad, but the junior sister turned the tables and her luck soared.

This space is nice, but the only problem is that there's no courtyard where people can stay.

Xie Qianjue simply summoned the Sun and Moon Shuttle to provide temporary shelter for everyone.

Because they also had to guard against the demon cultivators from the Endless Sea coming to their door.

Wu Wang simply detained three demon cultivators from the Crocodile Dragon Clan, and released the remaining two to help keep watch.

These alligator dragons were not only timid but also somewhat naive, completely unaware of Wu Wang's intentions.

They thought Wu Wang was treating their pregnant clansmen well.

So whether they stayed behind or were called out to keep watch, everyone was happy.

However, when it came to going out, everyone encountered another problem.

Everything here is white; they fell from above.

The two alligator dragon demons were about to fly upwards when the snake-man saw their intention and pointed in the opposite direction from the medicine field, signaling them to come over.

Everyone knew that this time the snake-man was probably going to lead them to an exit.

So everyone followed the snake-man in unison, intending to find out where the exit was.

The emperor was overjoyed at this, and he was able to go ashore as soon as everyone left.

After walking for about half an incense stick's time, the group had left the ice spring and the medicinal field behind.

They finally saw the center of this space.

On a huge golden star chart, stars twinkle, and from a distance, the constellations form a purple-gold "曜" (Yao) character.

The calligraphy is bold and vigorous, and the divine intent contained among the stars bursts forth from the star chart.

Each star on the natal chart contains a different story and meaning.

Everyone looked up at the vast, cloud-like, and radiant star array, completely mesmerized.

Wu Wang's expression immediately changed, and he rushed over to the astrolabe.

Shen Huaichuan calmly said, "This astrolabe looks like something extraordinary; it might have been left behind by my father, the Emperor."

Wuwang frowned in pain, once again lost in memories of the past.

After examining it closely, he confirmed, "This is indeed the mark left by Fellow Daoist Di Yao himself."

"But when he gave me the Divine Wutong Branch back then, he didn't specifically mention that there was another secret within it."

Mu Yunjian mercilessly stabbed Wu Wang in the heart: "You are the culprit who lost the imperial edict, so naturally he has to be wary of you. This must be for the sake of the imperial edict."

Wu Wang was pale, but he had no face to argue.

Yun Yici was more concerned about: "Can we really get out of here?"

If anyone can access the horoscope of the emperor's father, then there is no point in having this horoscope.

The snake-man pointed forcefully at the star array several times, indicating that it was acceptable.

He deliberately passed through the star array, his figure blurring and disappearing from sight.

Two alligator dragons followed curiously behind, but then disappeared from sight.

Wu Wang sighed deeply, "I must summon my young friend, the Emperor, to come and take a look."

The group exchanged glances, noted the location of the star chart, and decided to return to the Sun and Moon Shuttle first.

The Sun and Moon Shuttle stopped nearby by the Ice Spring.

However, when they returned to the Sun and Moon Shuttle, they were surprised to find that the imperial edict was still soaking in the spring.

The emperor ordered him to lie prone on the bank of the spring, with his abdomen and below immersed in the icy water.

He said in a muffled voice, "As soon as I left this spring, the Crystal Fire started burning again."

"So I'm back. I probably won't be able to leave here for a while."

Yun Yici comforted him, "Anyway, we're not in a hurry to leave, so it's fine if we need to soak for a while longer."

Wu Wang was eager to tell the Emperor about the astrolabe his father had left behind.

Seeing that Yun Yici didn't mention it, he thought for a moment that since the imperial edict couldn't leave the Ice Spring at this time, it would be useless to say it, so he quickly echoed it.

Shen Huaichuan and the others kept quiet.

With the crisis resolved, everyone turned their attention to the medicinal field that had been cleared out in the space.

They had seen plenty of spiritual herbs, flowers, and trees.

But they had never seen those plants that belonged only to the gods.

The emperor also disliked being surrounded by onlookers while soaking in the water.

The three alligator demon cultivators were quite sensible and indicated that they would stay on the Sun and Moon Shuttle.

Xie Qianjue then led them upstairs to assign rooms to prevent them from wandering around.

So, in no time, most of the people by the ice spring dispersed.

Yun Yici originally wanted to visit the herb field as well.

But when she saw Shen Huaichuan board the Sun and Moon Shuttle, she remembered the black smoke that rose from Shen Huaichuan's body when he carried the imperial edict.

A bad feeling made her turn around and head towards the Sun and Moon Shuttle.

Ning Tinglan and his two fellow disciples took a few steps and noticed Yun Yici heading towards the Sun and Moon Shuttle. They called out to her, "Junior Sister, aren't you coming?"

Yun Yici smiled and said, "I'm going to get some things, I'll be back in a bit, you guys go ahead."

No one suspected anything and asked any further questions.

Yun Yici boarded the Sun and Moon Shuttle and went straight to Shen Huaichuan's room.

She raised her hand and knocked on the door: "Senior Shen, may I come in?"

The room was silent for a while before Shen Huaichuan's calm and collected voice came through: "Sect Leader, please come in."

Yun Yici pushed open the door and entered Shen Huaichuan's room.

Each room in the Sun and Moon Shuttle has its own unique furnishings, and the one where Shen Huaichuan is staying is particularly elegant.

A jade table stands by the window, its tea set gleaming green. Light gauze curtains flutter in the breeze, separating the inner and outer rooms.

Shen Huaichuan was in the inner room, his figure indistinct, and Yun Yici could sense that he didn't want her to get close.

Yun Yici took out the pills from her sleeve and placed them on the table.

Were you injured when you were carrying the imperial edict earlier?

A gentle yet slightly cold voice came from behind the curtain: "I'm fine."

Yun Yici felt uneasy. When Shen Huaichuan recited the imperial edict earlier, the ominous black smoke didn't seem like anything was amiss.

She felt a pang of regret; she should have gone with Wuwang to the herb field to see if there were any herbs that could treat burns.

But everything has come.

We can't just turn around and leave now.

Yun Yici felt that there was no significant estrangement between her and Shen Huaichuan.

She picked up the elixir bottle from the table and walked toward the curtain.

Yun Yici used her other hand to lift the curtain between the two of them, then crouched down and slipped into the inner room.

Shen Huaichuan sat on the edge of the bed. When she came in abruptly, he raised his eyebrows, seemingly displeased, but remained silent.

Yun Yici raised the medicine bottle in her hand and said first, "Let me see your injuries. If this medicine isn't very effective, I'll have to go see what treasures Wuwang has."

Shen Huaichuan insisted, "I told you, I'm fine."

Yun Yici: "If there's nothing else, then can you take a look at me?"

Shen Huaichuan's eyes darkened, and his tone became indifferent and gloomy: "Don't you think that Sect Leader Yun's request is too excessive?"

Yun Yici sensed his tone growing colder and looked up in surprise.

Shen Huaichuan also has a temper, Yun Yici knows that.

However, after knowing each other for so many years, it was only when she pointed her sword at Shen Huaichuan that he revealed his mean and furious side.

This is the second time.

Yun Yici said, "If I intended to offend you, that would be overstepping my bounds."

"Now that there are no doctors among us, I am worried about you and want to check on your injuries from a doctor's perspective."

"After cultivating immortality for a hundred years, what do you care about the difference between men and women? Your timid and hesitant manner makes me think you're guilty."

If Shen Huaichuan had been more honest and asked Rong Xuan and the others to come and help apply the medicine, she would have agreed without hesitation.

It's precisely because of this secretive and overt bravado that she can't rest easy.

Shen Huaichuan's tightly pursed lips stiffened instantly: "Sect Leader, you are not a healer; you have more important things to do."

“Besides that, you should prioritize the bigger picture.”

Yun Yici finally understood the crux of the problem.

She said helplessly, "So you're still angry about the imperial edict."

"I was confident when I chose to stay."

Shen Huaichuan said calmly, "How confident are you? Has the sect leader prepared for the worst, that you will live and die with the imperial edict?"

"The sect leader seems indifferent to life and death, and has not given any thought to how the sect will continue in the future."

Yun Yici explained gently, "In that situation, if Fellow Daoist Dizhao and Senior Wuwang had been left there, they would have been doomed."

"I only stayed because I was confident."

"No matter who is in such a dangerous situation, I will not abandon them."

“We are comrades, and I don’t want to leave anyone behind.”

Shen Huaichuan insisted, "That's why I said I'd like to ask the sect leader to prioritize the overall situation."

Yun Yici blurted out without thinking, forgetting all respect for him: "What if it were you?"

Do you also want me to abandon you?

Yun Yici regretted it as soon as she finished speaking.

But Shen Huaichuan smiled instead. His smile was gentle and refined, which made Yun Yici feel extremely guilty.

“This is exactly what Shen Xiu wanted.”

Yun Yici took a deep breath and pounced on him like a tiger descending a mountain: "Stop talking nonsense. You have to take off these clothes today, whether you like it or not."

Shen Huaichuan never expected that the usually composed Yun Yici would suddenly act like a rogue.

His lips twitched, and he swiftly struck Yun Yici's wrist with his elbow.

Yun Yici was prepared. With a flick of his wrist, a silver blade flashed from his fingertip, and the young man's dark blue belt snapped in two.

Shen Huaichuan: ......