"Is that… her Dao companion?"
Song Lao's gaze shifted toward Ye Kaishan, his expression thoughtful as he studied the young man. Hmm… he's got a decent appearance, he mused, rubbing his chin.
"Finally, my daughter also has her partner," Song Qian said, her eyes shimmering with excitement, a gentle smile curving her lips as she looked at the two of them.
Meanwhile—
As soul power surged, Song Yan's cultivation and aura rose with astonishing speed, her strength ascending in great leaps as radiant light burst from within her body.
Ye Kaishan was also gaining power, but it was not cultivation that increased. Instead, his body's blood and qi swelled, making him stronger.
After half an hour, Song Yan and Ye Kaishan finished their cultivation and slowly opened their eyes.
Song Yan had now officially stepped into the Forging Realm of Spirit. She was far more powerful, and her understanding of the Space Dao had increased as well.
She guessed it was because of Ye Kaishan, for it is well known that a Dao companion's talent can affect both partners. If a cultivator's talent is weak, it can be strengthened by their Dao companion.
Ye Kaishan also looked very refreshed after cultivating.
Umm… what's wrong? I didn't gain any cultivation, he thought, frowning.
But how is this possible? I really feel refreshed, and my body strength has increased quite a bit. Is it because my soul doesn't belong to this world? he wondered
Sigh… looks like it really is the case. But it's not a problem for me. My blood and vitality were thoroughly boosted. He estimated his power level to be roughly at the early stage of Breaking of the Spirit.
"Are you okay?" Song Yan asked, her ears slightly red, though her expression remained indifferent.
"Yes, I am fine. Ye Kaishan replied
"Yan'er," a voice called from behind them. Song Yan turned around to see Song Qian and Song Lao standing there. She realized that not only her parents but the whole Song Clan had gathered.
"Mother, what's going on? Why are you all here?"
"Oh, you are asking me that after making such a big commotion?" Song Qian said as she raised her burrows
Song Yan looked around with a stunned expression. What's going on? My breakthrough in the Forging Realm destroyed the whole courtyard!
" first let's clear this crowd," Song Lao said, signaling to one of the elders. The elder immediately dispersed the gathered members.
"Let's go to my room; we can talk there."
"Okay, that's fine," Song Yan replied, and she and Ye Kaishan followed Song Lao and Song Qian.
...
Here in the Loman Forest, after Song Yan left, the Root Bone Clan, Flower House, and Divine Turtle Clan also departed after exploring the secret realm.
But the two females wearing masks did not leave.
In a certain cave, they found a place to stay.
"Have you located that girl's location?"
"No. She left very swiftly, as if she teleported to another place. I was not able to locate her," one replied.
At this time, their Dao companions also walked out of their subspaces.
"Well, it can't be helped. Have you found anything special?" one of the males asked. His cultivation was at the Tribulation Period.
"We didn't find anything special, but I think that girl has found something we need to find," one of the women spoke.
"We'll have some rest, then we will inform the family," another said.
After saying this, the woman gave a seductive smile to her companion.
The other woman gave a wry smile but did not speak. She also went with her companion to another side to continue their work. The cave remained restless throughout the night, pulsing with energy.
The stars sparkled around the three moons, the night restless and alive.
...
Back at the Song Clan, Song Yan and Ye Kaishan arrived at the courtyard of Song Qian.
Song Qian and Song Lao were seated on chairs in the open courtyard outside the room around a round table. Opposite them, Ye Kaishan and Song Yan sat.
"So, tell me, which family does he belong to?" Song Qian asked curiously.
"I don't know which family he is from. I found him in the forest, and he said he doesn't know where his home is," Song Yan replied, unwilling to reveal how he had appeared in her subspace and worry her mother.
Song Qian frowned. "You found him in a forest?"
"Umm… what's wrong, Mother? What are you thinking?"
"Ah, it's nothing. I was just thinking about when I first awakened. I also found your father sleeping in a certain forest," Song Qian recalled. "And after that, your father did not mention his family or home when I met him."
"… now I remember. I slept in a forest, but when I opened my eyes, I was in the Song Clan room," Song Lao said. You basically took me while I was asleep.
" yes, and you were so afraid that you ran outside the Song Clan in fright, but you were captured by an elder before you could step out," Song Qian said to Song Lao, smiling at him.
Now is not the time for reminiscing, Song Lao coughed as he spoke.
"What is your name?"
"My name is Ye Kaishan," he answered respectfully.
"Ye… good. You are now part of the Song Clan. Do you want to inform your family about this?"
"There is no need. There is no family here; where could I inform?" Ye Kaishan thought to himself.
Has he also left his family behind? Song Lao pondered silently. Or perhaps he has his reasons. No need to mention it.
"That's all right. By the way, why is there no cultivation in your body?" Song Qian asked with confused eyes.
Song Yan, who had been silent, her burrows furrowed as she reacted.
"What? You don't have cultivation? But we cultivated together! How is it possible that you didn't gain anything?"
"Let me check," Song Lao said, placing his hand on Ye Kaishan's head. "Hmm… you really don't have a single trace of soul energy in your body. Your physique is just like a mortal's, incapable of cultivation."
"Well, it looks like my physique is slightly different. I don't have cultivation, but my physical strength has risen to a certain point."
Song Qian became worried upon hearing Ye Kaishan's condition.
Song Yan also considered the situation. When she broke through, it was impossible for him to have merely a mortal body. She remained silent, knowing that in the outside world, many individuals cannot be defined by common sense.
"Sigh… you're both fine. That's all that truly matters.
Yan'er, I had intended to enroll you in the Yin-Yang Sect, and now, with your progress, the elders will not dare deny your enrollment," Song Qian said, her voice calm yet filled with gentle authority.
"Now that you have broken through into Spirit Forging, they should have no excuse to deny it."
"What do you think about this?" Song Qian asked with a slight smile.
"This… Mother, I want to attend Yaochi Holy Land. In four months, there will be a selection there," Song Yan spoke with a calm tone.
"You want to go to the Yaochi Holy Land?" Song Lao frowned, narrowing his eyes slightly.
"Umm… dear, do you know about the Yaochi Holy Land?"
"…Yes, I know." He nodded slowly. "It is one of the most prominent sects in the eastern region—renowned for its lineage of saintesses and their mastery over Flowers and Water laws."
"The sect leader is at the Soul Emperor Realm. I heard that she and her Dao companion are not in Yaochi Holy Land, but have gone to the outside world. They have not returned for almost a hundred years.
A century is not much for a Soul Emperor, but rumors say they have fallen in the outside world, and many sects now seek to devour them."
"You really want to go to Yaochi?"
"Yes, Father. I want to go to Yaochi Land," Song Yan said firmly.
"But you know Yaochi Holy Land is in the outside southern region, Eastern Domain, and to attend, you must be at least in the late stage of the Forging Realm," Song Lao said with some worry.
"Yes, Father. So I must break through to the late stage in four months," Song Yan replied.
What is she thinking? Is there something in Yaochi Land she wants? Two cheats for herself… Ye Kaishan thought to himself.
"Okay. If you don't want to go, then you don't have to. We had thought that by attending the Yin-Yang Sect, you could do something for your future," Song Lao said.
"But there is no need now, as you have also awakened your Dao companion," he added with a calm face.
Song Qian still had some worries about her daughter.
"Okay, Father, Mother. I will take my leave," Song Yan said, bowing slightly before departing with Ye Kaishan.
"Don't worry too much; she has awakened now," Song Lao said with a gentle smile to Song Qian.
"All right, if you say so," she replied a trace of relief stretching over her face.