The improved female villains regained their memories.

A gentle breeze blew through the corridor.

Zhou Jinyu stepped aside, leaving behind her last words: "Second Senior Brother, how could you understand my feelings when you could kill the person most important to you with your own hands?"

The wind blew Li Zhujun's clothes, like a child being coquettish.

He stood there, smiling, without a change in expression.

"Oh dear, this is really..."

He laughed, seemingly addressing no one in particular, and said, "My cute junior sister from back then has become quite formidable now..."

"Someone important to me..."

In this world, what kind of person can be considered an important person?

Chapter 606 I Didn't Think of Him

As dusk fell, the young master's residence was unusually quiet. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled down like gold dust, bathing the entire mansion in a gentle orange-red hue. The mansion gate stood tall, flanked by majestic stone lions. In the setting sun, the shadows of the stone lions stretched long, dividing the space into light and shadow.

A winding flagstone path leads forward, flanked by meticulously trimmed pines and bamboos that cast dappled shadows in the setting sun. At the end of the path lies a spacious courtyard with a lotus pond in the center. Bathed in the golden light of the setting sun, the water shimmers, and dewdrops on the lotus leaves sparkle like inlaid pearls. Several nimble fish swim leisurely beneath the lotus leaves, occasionally leaping out of the water and creating ripples.

The door creaked open, and Ye Buxin walked out of the library, carrying a pile of forbidden books.

"Ping Sheng, lend me a hand, help me get what's inside..."

She instinctively called out to the shadow beside her, then suddenly froze.

She was right. She said that the two of them should not meet for the time being and should communicate with each other through their divine sense... For the past month, she had indeed only used her divine sense to maintain the most basic contact with Yang Pingsheng. Only when she was occasionally too busy would she subconsciously call out Yang Pingsheng's name.

'I'm such a jerk.'

She cursed herself inwardly, preparing to take the pile of forbidden techniques back to her room, when she turned her head and saw Nangong Qingyang standing in the corridor waiting for her.

She wore a light, flowing gown, the color of which resembled the palest glimmer of sunset, swaying gently in the breeze like the last tender rays of the setting sun. Her long, glossy black hair cascaded down her shoulders, a few strands dancing lightly beside her cheeks. Her eyes were deep, like a lake under the night sky, clear yet mysterious, and as she looked at Ye Buxin, they seemed to hold unfinished stories.

Ye Buxin frowned: 'This guy's come looking for me again.'

Nangong Qingyang, one of the three suspicious individuals, was suspected by Yang Pingsheng of being connected to the attacker. For some reason, he had been coming to see Ye Buxin for the past month.

Nangong Qingyang had a very good reputation in the young master's residence.

She possesses unique magical abilities, cooks delicious meals, and maintains good relationships with many retainers. Most importantly, due to the restoration of ancient texts, Fusu has no choice but to rely on her.

Nangong Qingyang's excuse for getting close to Ye Buxin was also under the guise of "restoring ancient books," so he could ask Ye Buxin questions.

Just then, she saw Ye Buxin come out carrying a pile of books, approaching with a smile, and asked, "Miss Ye, do you need any help?"

Ye Buxin coldly replied, "No need."

"I still have some questions about classical texts that I would like to ask Miss Ye. Would it be convenient for you to ask me?"

"inconvenient."

Ye Buxin looked at her coldly: "This is the sixth time you've come to see me. I just don't understand, with so many people in the young master's mansion, why do you keep chasing after me?"

“Because you and the young master are both disciples of the Guigu School.” She smiled, giving people a feeling of warmth and comfort. “I often see you going in and out of the library, so I thought you must be a very knowledgeable person.”

"Oh."

Ye Buxin ignored her and was about to leave when she was blocked by her.

“Alright, Miss Ye, I’ll tell you the truth,” Nangong Qingyang said. “Actually, I know some immortal techniques, and it was from those techniques that I learned that Miss Ye can solve my problem.”

A flash of greenery crossed Ye Bu's mind; the other person was telling the truth.

Intrigued, she scrutinized the other person: "Is your magical abilities related to fate?"

She thought Nangong Qingyang would deny it, but to her surprise, she nodded generously: "Yes, there is one thing, and I hope Miss Ye will keep it a secret for me."

They actually admitted it.

The verdant scenery surged before her eyes like ocean waves, and Ye Buxin continued to ask, "Are you a Yin-Yang Master?"

“Indeed, someone taught me some of the Yin-Yang School’s techniques, but I am not a member of the Yin-Yang School,” Nangong Qingyang replied.

That's the truth.

As the greenery faded, Ye Buxin took another step: "I don't want to answer you, and don't bother me. There are many capable people in the manor; someone will solve your problem."

"Miss Ye, the problem I want to solve is [life]."

The step I took came to a halt.

"Please come in and have a cup of tea with me." Nangong Qingyang bowed and said sincerely, "Miss Ye, if you can help me, I will definitely repay you with a generous gift."

When she said this, her eyes were lowered, and she presented herself to Ye Buxin in an extremely humble manner. Ye Buxin did not trust this woman. Although the Wonderful Method could detect the truth, there were many ways in this world to use the truth to deceive. This woman was involved in the power of destiny, which was a power that Ye Buxin had not yet mastered.

Judging from her appearance alone, she really couldn't tell what this woman was thinking.

"What can you give me?" Ye Buxin asked.

“I have a magical artifact that can detect the location of secret treasures,” Nangong Qingyang replied.

"What's the big deal? Do you think I need this?"

"It can even detect the locations of the four great treasures of heaven and earth."

Ye Buxin was speechless.

She was indeed tempted.

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The list of the four great treasures of heaven and earth has been largely established in the world since the King of Qin used the soil from the Taixu Ruins to consolidate Qin's internal affairs and rapidly expand its military strength.

These four treasures are recognized as the strongest treasures automatically generated in the world: Sword Soul Heart, Dust-Shattering Light, Primordial Ruins Soil, and Boundless Flower. Only one of each of these four treasures can exist in the world at any given time. Without special means of acquisition, the treasures will automatically dissipate upon the death of their owners, awaiting the next generation.

Later generations generally know the time when the four great treasures were produced and the conditions for them to recognize a master, but at that time, these were all mysteries. Everyone only knew that new treasures would be produced after the treasures disappeared, but they did not know the location of the new treasures or the conditions for them to recognize a master.

Leaving aside the latter, the former is a difficult problem.

Since the death of Yu the Great, the Sword Soul Heart has appeared on mortals from time to time. When nobles try to capture mortals to retrieve the Sword Soul Heart, it shatters and disappears. Tong Chen Guang originally followed Zhuangzi, but after Zhuangzi disappeared, Tong Chen Guang fell into the hands of the Chu royal family, who then destroyed it. Wu He Hua was first discovered by Zhuangzi, but it fell into the hands of Huizi. After many twists and turns, it ended up in the hands of Guiguzi. The great formation of Yunmeng Mountain was set up by Guiguzi with the help of Wu He Hua.

Guiguzi's lifespan is a mystery; even his disciples have never seen his true form. They all say that Wuhehua was in Guiguzi's hands, but Ye Buxin has no concrete evidence.

Of all the treasures, the only one whose location can be confirmed is the Taixu Earth. After all, the Taixu Immortal Soldiers that the King of Qin unleashed were comparable to a well-organized army of cultivators. Coupled with his powerful spatial abilities and the militaristic path of the Qin state, he finally unified the world.

Ye Buxin needs the four great treasures of heaven and earth.

Only the Four Great Treasures can repair the defects in Yang Pingsheng's immortal body.

Ye Buxin had carefully studied Yang Pingsheng's innate immortal body. According to her analysis, Yang Pingsheng's physical body was not too weak, but his soul was too strong.

The so-called "movement to nourish the body is called the soul, stillness to stabilize the form is called the spirit." Many immortal techniques require a powerful soul to be used (such as soul-based killing moves), and Yang Pingsheng's soul was so powerful that his physical body could not withstand it.

If other people's souls are like infants, then Yang Pingsheng's soul is the embodiment of all the mythical beasts from ancient times to the present.

For such a powerful soul to be stuffed into the body of an ordinary person is like asking an adult to control a tiny model the size of their fingernail. Such a high level of control would be difficult; not only would it be a miracle if the model wasn't crushed, but it would be a miracle if it wasn't put together properly.

It's a miracle that Yang Pingsheng has survived this long.

Ye Buxin never had a cure. Her solution was to use a clever method to suppress Yang Pingsheng's soul and then conjure up a substitute to control his body, allowing Yang Pingsheng to use the substitute to manipulate his body.

Others can simply raise their hands, but Yang Pingsheng has to use a substitute first, and then have the substitute raise his hand on his behalf.

For him, normalcy was a luxury.

"The only solution to Yang Pingsheng's illness lies in the Four Great Treasures." Ye Buxin concluded this after countless studies.

In short, the flaw in Yang Pingsheng's immortal body was caused by the mismatch between his soul and his physical body.

If that's the case, there are only two solutions: either weaken the soul or strengthen the body.

Weakening the soul is definitely not an option; a damaged soul is no different from being an idiot. Therefore, Ye Buxin can only start with the physical body.

"Physical enhancement is not simply about increasing strength. The human body involves so much more: psychology, spirit, dreams, internal organs, vital energy... Most importantly, to allow Yang Pingsheng's soul to directly control his body, the core issue must be resolved."

The core elements are nothing more than five: ambition, thought, spirit, heart, and virtue.

'The sword spirit nourishes the will, the light of the mortal realm facilitates thought, the Taixu earth subdues the spirit, and the Wuhe flower scatters the heart. With these four great treasures of heaven and earth, the four core problems of Yang Pingsheng's physical body can be solved.'

As for the final virtue, there must be specific cultivation methods and paths to approach the Great Dao. As long as one imitates the Great Dao, virtue will be born.

"We can think about the last one later. The most crucial ones are the first four. As long as we obtain the four great treasures and resolve Yang Pingsheng's will, thoughts, spirit, and heart, he can at least live like a normal person and no longer need to rely on ingenious methods."

Since becoming close friends with Yang Pingsheng, Ye Buxin has never stopped searching for the whereabouts of the four great treasures of heaven and earth.

The reason she took her master's advice and came to seek refuge with Prince Fusu with Yang Pingsheng was also because the land of Taixu was in the hands of the King of Qin.

The seeds in the shadows have been planted; they are just waiting for time to bloom.

She was never loyal to the Qin state or the King of Qin, which is why she explained to Yang Pingsheng in advance that he could sever ties with Fusu at the crucial moment.

She kept this secret to herself, not even telling Yang Pingsheng.

She wanted too much land.

I want it no matter what.

Because she didn't want Yang Pingsheng to be like her, carrying a "flaw" from beginning to end.

He is the real genius.

So when Nangong Qingyang came to visit, despite her repeated suspicions, Ye Buxin still agreed to go to her place for tea.

Just like Yang Pingsheng risked his life to help her escape and prevent her from dying.

She would not give up any opportunity—the opportunity to cure Yang Pingsheng's defect.

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Pushing open the door carved from paulownia wood, a faint scent of sandalwood wafts out, mingling with the freshness of the bamboo grove outside the window, instantly invigorating the senses.

Nangong Qingyang welcomed Ye Buxin into his room.

They sat facing each other. Ye Bu's eyes were filled with green again, and she could easily see through the closed door behind her and look into the inner room.

Inside the room was a bed made from a single piece of precious wood, with intricate cloud and phoenix patterns carved on the headboard. The bed was covered with delicate silk bedding, mainly in natural earth tones. The girl named Qi Pengju was lying inside, half asleep.

Ye Buxin frowned as she looked at the phoenix pattern.

As a member of the Chu royal family, she naturally understood the meaning of the pattern.

Nangong Qingyang poured tea and set out pastries, but Ye Buxin didn't touch them at all and said directly, "Let's get straight to the point."

Nangong Qingyang lowered his head slightly: "Miss Ye, you should have heard it in the main hall earlier. The reason I came to seek refuge with Young Master Fusu is actually to treat my sister's illness."