Indeed, Hua Ci wasn’t waiting outside the short-stay palace without reason. It was clear she had received a message from Su Yuqing, intentionally keeping an eye on him here.

The previous anomaly between him and Jiu Yan likely caught Su Yuqing’s attention, and since it was inappropriate for her to intervene personally, she could only pass the message to Hua Ci.

Seeing this, the relationship between these two women seemed to be quite good. They apparently stood on the same side concerning certain matters.

Walking along the way, Lu Ye was ill at ease, while Hua Ci was gentle and kind.

Finally, they arrived at All Phenomena Island.

Due to Lu Ye’s unique status today, he resorted to some disguises on the way. Otherwise, if recognized, it would surely cause some turmoil.

Yet, even so, shortly after entering All Phenomena Island, someone came forward to greet him.

It was Lhing Yue from Cheling World, known as Aunt Yue who stayed by Jiu Yan’s side.

Appearance might be disguised, but Lu Ye’s aura couldn’t be hidden. Jiu Yan clearly perceived his arrival and purposely sent Lhing Yue to greet him.

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Lu." Lhing Yue gracefully bowed, her gaze complex as she looked at Lu Ye. Back when she first saw this young man, he possessed only Constellation cultivation, yet over the years, he had already reached Sun Blaze, now presiding over All Phenomena Ocean, holding high status and authority.

In contrast, her own cultivation had progressed slowly over these years, remaining merely at Moon Jade.

"Fellow Daoist Yue!" Lu Ye slightly nodded.

"I wonder what instructions Fellow Daoist Lu has upon coming to All Phenomena Island? The World Lord, since returning from Yiyuan World, has been meditating in seclusion. If you have any instructions, please feel free to let me know, and Lhing Yue will ensure they are arranged properly." She had hurriedly rushed over upon receiving Jiu Yan’s message earlier. As for the World Lord meditating, that was completely fabricated, and Lhing Yue had the feeling that the World Lord was intentionally avoiding this young man, yet she couldn’t grasp the reason.

Speaking, she glanced at Hua Ci.

Lu Ye’s Dao companion, the real owner of the stellar space supreme treasure, Lhing Yue had certainly heard about her. Seeing Hua Ci now, she was indeed a beauty of national grace and noble temperament. Although her cultivation was lower, the stellar space supreme treasure compensated for that deficiency.

These two standing together truly made a match made in heaven, a perfect couple.

Lu Ye said, "No significant matters, just came to stroll around, Fellow Daoist need not bother, please take care of your own affairs."

He originally planned to inquire Jiu Yan about some things; now that Hua Ci had followed, certainly it would be difficult to ask, so he decided to drop it for now and wait for another opportunity.

"Is that so..." Lhing Yue did not doubt him, "Should Fellow Daoist require anything, feel free to convey it to me. The World Lord is in seclusion, and I am currently managing All Phenomena Island."

"Then I’ll thank Fellow Daoist Yue in advance."

After Lhing Yue left, Lu Ye stood in place pondering for a moment before turning to Hua Ci, "Where do you want to go?"

"Just stroll around." Hua Ci smiled gently, her eyes forming crescent moons, affectionately grabbing Lu Ye’s arm, heading towards the interior of All Phenomena Island. Lu Ye knew refusal was pointless, and could only let her lead.

Soon, in front of a shop, Hua Ci seemed to have seen something novel, her beautiful eyes lit up and she walked over. Moments later, she called out to Lu Ye behind her, "Husband, come quickly."

Lu Ye, walking leisurely over to that side, stiffened, almost doubting his ears.

Despite knowing each other for so many years, Hua Ci had never addressed him so intimately; she had always called him by name.

This sudden affection made Lu Ye shiver, realizing he might be in grave trouble...

Forcing himself forward, he saw Hua Ci taking a hairpin and inserting it into her hair. The hairpin had a butterfly design, and as Hua Ci moved, the butterfly gently spread its wings, seeming alive, not to mention the light and shadow floating around the hairpin, with illusory butterfly shadows appearing and disappearing. Such accessories on a beauty like Hua Ci indeed added to her allure, causing many passing cultivators to gaze in admiration.

"Husband, does it look good?" Hua Ci looked at Lu Ye with an expectant expression.

"It looks good." Lu Ye nodded.

The shop owner beside them smiled and said, "Madam truly has a good eye. This ’Fluttering Butterflies’ is the store’s prized treasure. Not only is it visually beautiful, but it is also a 6th-grade protective magic treasure that can provide tremendous protective power when infused with mana. Madam’s dignified temperament matches it perfectly, truly tailor-made for her, a piece not to be missed."

He praised extravagantly, well-versed in the art of commerce.

Hua Ci, however, picked up another piece and wore it on her head, its design more radiant than the previous, further enhancing Hua Ci’s stunning appearance.

"Does this look good?"

Lu Ye nodded like a pecking chick, "Looks good!"

Hua Ci smiled and picked up the third piece, wearing it on her head, "And this one?"

"Looks good, looks good." Lu Ye nodded again.

The shop owner beside them beamed, Hua Ci’s chosen items ranked among their most valuable, and if all were sold, they would profit enormously. He bobbed his head and bent over, enthusiastically introducing the advantages of his store’s goods next to Hua Ci.

Having operated here for years, he naturally developed sharp insight, realizing that Lu Ye and Hua Ci were evidently wealthy, deserving his attentive service.

"All look good?" Hua Ci, however, ignored him, casting a sideways glance at Lu Ye, a hint of amusement on her lips, "Turns out husband is fond of new and neglecting the old..."

Lu Ye’s expression froze, suddenly realizing why Hua Ci was suddenly interested in purchasing hairpieces; she came to point this out about him. He hurriedly said, "They look good on you because you wear them, otherwise on someone else, they wouldn’t have the same effect."

"Hmph!" Hua Ci huffed lightly, took off a few hairpins, put them back in place, and turned to leave.

The shopkeeper was dumbfounded, unable to understand how a perfectly good deal suddenly fell through.

Lu Ye urged, "What are you standing there for, hurry up and pack them up."

The shopkeeper was stunned, only responding then, quickly packed up the three hairpins, Lu Ye paid the spirit jade, and turned to chase after Hua Ci.

When he found her, she was already holding something that looked like a sugar figurine, took a bite, and immediately frowned, "So sour...here, you take it."

Casually handed the unfinished sugar figurine to Lu Ye.

Lu Ye blinked and took it, contemplating finding a place to toss it. After all, for him, the dignified Lord of All Phenomena Ocean, a Sun Blaze sovereign, to be seen eating sugar figurines in public, what a lack of decorum?

But Hua Ci said, "You paid for it, can’t throw it away. Hurry up and eat it!"

"...Fine, I’ll eat it!" Lu Ye accepted it with a resigned expression.

Hua Ci never caused trouble for no reason. This time, deliberately coming with him to All Phenomena Island, causing such a fuss, was obviously intentional. Lu Ye was well aware but couldn’t expose it, so he had to cooperatively play along.

For the next half-day, the two strolled around like a typical couple, with Hua Ci occasionally buying things, often taking only a bite before handing the rest to Lu Ye. If Lu Ye were a regular person, his stomach might have burst by now.

They walked until they reached the All Phenomena Merchants Guild.

"I’m tired!" Hua Ci suddenly stopped and said.

"Then let’s head back." Lu Ye, feeling relieved, thought that out of all the times he had been to All Phenomena Island over the years, none had been as torturous as this. Now it was finally over.

Hua Ci leaned in close and whispered in his ear, "I’ve heard that above the third floor of the All Phenomena Merchants Guild, there are rooms where one can stay and rest?"

Lu Ye was startled and quickly persuaded, "Isn’t it more comfortable to rest back home? They say, ’There’s no place like home, no matter how luxurious.’"

Hua Ci smiled without saying a word, but she took Lu Ye’s hand, pulling him into the Merchants Guild, and directly found a manager to book the most luxurious guest room!

Moments later, in front of the guest room on the top floor of the All Phenomena Merchants Guild, Lu Ye stood at the door with a serious expression.

Hua Ci had already taken a turn inside, obviously satisfied with the environment, before poking her head out from the inner room, beckoning Lu Ye over, "Come in, husband!"

Lu Ye knew he couldn’t escape this fate. He could only take a deep breath and stride forward, no matter how many obstacles lay ahead!

He just couldn’t believe it, a little Hua Ci, and he couldn’t handle her?

Even someone like Su Yuqing, a Peak Sun Blaze, was defeated by him. How could a Hua Ci act so arrogantly? It’s time to show her his strength!

One can’t keep falling in the same place; there will always be a day when they stand up!

In the blink of an eye, several days passed.

Outside All Phenomena Island, a starboat shaped like a flower basket flew out, with Lu Ye sitting cross-legged inside, eyes closed, nurturing his spirit.

The starboat was being piloted by Hua Ci, her face glowing with a rosy hue. Suddenly feeling something, she turned and glanced back.

Simultaneously, within All Phenomena Island, at the Spirit Jade Vein, Jiu Yan’s gaze was directed towards this direction.

Hua Ci’s lips curled slightly as she turned away, as if she had won a victory and was returning triumphantly...

Back at Three Worlds Island, Hua Ci put away the starboat and kindly said, "Husband must be exhausted this time. Go back and rest early. Don’t wander about unnecessarily. There’s nothing fun on All Phenomena Island that we don’t have at Three Worlds Island. Whatever you want, just tell me, and I’ll arrange it for you."

Lu Ye, weakly, "Don’t call me husband, I’m not!"

He slowly made his way towards the pill-making room.

Hua Ci held back her laughter behind him, "Walk slowly and don’t trip."

Lu Ye immediately straightened his back and walked briskly!

Hua Ci laughed even louder.

This darned woman, a gentleman’s revenge is never too late, whether ten years or a hundred years... just wait! Lu Ye vowed in his heart.

At the pill-making room, he found Yiyi and Amber, who were with Second Senior Sister. Lu Ye called out, "Let’s go!"

Yiyi, puzzled, "Where to?"

"Back to Nine Provinces, to the ancestral land!" Lu Ye said concisely.

"We’re heading back already." Yiyi was visibly reluctant, but thinking about it, they’re bound to return eventually. Getting back earlier means returning to cultivation earlier. Once her strength grows, she can continue to assist Lu Ye, and with that thought, she quickly decided.

There’s nothing much to pack, and in a moment, Lu Ye piloted his starboat, taking Yiyi and Amber towards the direction of the Insect Path.