"Qingxia, you must have missed me terribly..."

Hua Jieyu pushed open the door and immediately saw Yun Qingxia standing at the entrance with a broad smile, causing her to feel a mix of shock and delight.

Since the last time they shared tea together, 751 and a half days had passed, and although Hua Jieyu had not intentionally counted the days, she remembered it quite clearly.

It was only two years, yet for Hua Jieyu, these two years seemed exceptionally long.

Especially after the Tribulation Thunder incident, Hua Jieyu was anxious to find out about the situation. However, Yun Qingxia remained out of sight.

Today, Yun Qingxia finally appeared. Seeing her smiling so warmly, Hua Jieyu's resentment accumulated over two years vanished without a trace.

As long as Yun Qingxia acknowledged it, everything would be fine. And if she didn't, what could she possibly do?

After her initial joy, Hua Jieyu noticed a significant change in Yun Qingxia's demeanor.

Originally, Yun Qingxia's eyes had a hint of elusive mist, adding a touch of mystery, albeit somewhat obscure.

Now, from the inside out, Yun Qingxia appeared very serene.

Cultivators in the world, even with daily Qi Refining and Spirit Ingestion, cannot escape the dust of life. Yet Yun Qingxia seemed like a gem washed in water, not only pure but also fresh, brimming with vitality.

The mist in her eyes had gone, replaced by a bright purple and cyan Spiritual Light deep within, adding an indescribable Spiritual Qi to her entire being.

Hua Jieyu was quite familiar with Yun Qingxia and instantly noticed her significantly increased Dao Practice. Her heart was filled with envy.

Sometimes, cultivation is like this; regardless of talent or ability, a single opportunity can alter destiny.

Witnessing Yun Qingxia's transformation with her own eyes, Hua Jieyu felt even more moved.

At this point, Hua Jieyu calmed down, realizing that since Yun Qingxia acknowledged her as a friend, there was no need to impatiently demand benefits.

She invited Yun Qingxia into the room, both took their seats, and Hua Jieyu exclaimed, "After two years, Qingxia, your Dao Practice has greatly improved. Congratulations!"

Yun Qingxia waved her hand gently, "No need to praise me, friend. It's all thanks to the Celestial Master's guidance, allowing me to make some progress."

Hua Jieyu's curiosity was piqued, "You and the Celestial Master?"

Yun Qingxia smiled without speaking; though her close relationship with Gao Xuan was not something she could openly discuss with Hua Jieyu.

Moreover, her gentle and reserved nature did not favor showing off such matters.

Hua Jieyu, being sharp, immediately understood from Yun Qingxia's ambiguous smile that something was going on between her and Gao Xuan.

It made sense; considering Gao Xuan's level of cultivation, he could only be drawn to Yun Qingxia's charms.

Hua Jieyu asked again, "Was it you who crossed the tribulation last time?"

"It was me. My cultivation had a stroke of luck, so under the Celestial Master's protection, I crossed the tribulation."

Yun Qingxia candidly admitted it. The augmentation in Dao Practice was unmistakable, and there was no need to hide it.

"That's wonderful indeed."

Hua Jieyu suppressed her envy and jealousy, and with a smile, said, "If I ever face hardship, I will rely on you, friend."

"Friend, don't speak like that. We're here to support each other. How could I stand by if you face trouble?"

Yun Qingxia understood Hua Jieyu's thoughts and felt deeply grateful towards her. Without her guidance, she might have missed this opportunity.

She spoke directly, without beating around the bush, "I've always remembered your situation, friend."

Hua Jieyu's eyes brightened, "What did the Celestial Master say?"

"The Celestial Master asked me to bring you over."

Yun Qingxia genuinely cared for Hua Jieyu, seizing an opportune moment when Gao Xuan was in the best mood to plead once for a chance of guidance.

Gao Xuan readily agreed, finding it of little consequence.

Yet, Yun Qingxia dared not take it lightly, for this matter may seem trivial to Gao Xuan but was of utmost importance to Hua Jieyu.

Having followed Gao Xuan for a while, the more Yun Qingxia learned about him, the more she admired and revered him.

After crossing the Twelvefold Thunder Tribulation, she stood at the pinnacle of this world, having forged the Purple and Cyan Dual Swords, confident that few could rival her.

But compared to Gao Xuan, she felt even more distant.

Previously, she assumed Gao Xuan was at the Twelvefold Thunder Tribulation level with merely powerful Divine Techniques.

Now standing at the Twelve Tribulations level, she realized Gao Xuan was far superior, defying any possibility of comparison.

Yun Qingxia feared Hua Jieyu might not grasp the significance, inevitably elaborating a bit.

Hua Jieyu chuckled, "Don't worry, friend. I know my limits. Just seeing you, friend, is enough to guide my actions."

Yun Qingxia also smiled, albeit with a slight anxiety. What if, what if Hua Jieyu ended up sharing Gao Xuan's bed?

It should be unlikely; given the Celestial Master's stature, he might not favor Hua Jieyu's free-spirited nature...

Normally, Yun Qingxia wouldn't think so much, but having been with Gao Xuan, she grew more sensitive to matters of the heart.

Ultimately, being a considerate person, she refrained from commenting further on such topics.

Yun Qingxia led Hua Jieyu to Gao Xuan's room, where she knocked and directly brought Hua Jieyu inside.

This act made Hua Jieyu instantly realize that Yun Qingxia was indeed sleeping with Gao Xuan, evident from her homelike confidence.

In the living room, Gao Xuan was waiting for them.

Hua Jieyu bowed respectfully, while Yun Qingxia sat smilingly by Gao Xuan's side. Hua Jieyu understood even more clearly; she was closely monitored.

But Hua Jieyu never intended any mischief. She knew well that Gao Xuan wouldn't prefer her type. If there was even a hint of interest, she would have sensed it.

Thus, Hua Jieyu respectfully and formally sought Gao Xuan's guidance for her cultivation doubts.