He had long said he would wait for Jiang Qingge’s memory to awaken.
Before this, he had never done anything that would be unfavorable to Jiang Qingge’s recovery of her strength after awakening.
Even if Jiang Qingge herself suggested wanting to do something, he refused.
Thus, when Lu Ye said he had a clear conscience, it sounded quite natural.
Youluo said, "I feel like the Lord will probably accept you."
These words weren’t said randomly by Youluo; they came from the impression she got after meeting Jiang Qingge.
Even if the memory awakens, over the years, the Lord’s husband has probably already become someone she truly loves; this won’t change after the fusion of memories.
If the Lord wakes up then and really doesn’t like Lu Ye...
Well, she had already gone all in, so she would definitely follow Lu Ye!
"We’ll see then, I can accept any outcome," Lu Ye didn’t dwell on this issue.
"That’s fine too, Lord’s husband, your mindset is great!" Youluo said with admiration.
This was genuine admiration; if she encountered such a situation, she would definitely be tangled up in it.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Near an uninhabited mountain range, a teleportation gate suddenly opened, and a female cultivator figure emerged.
The negative effects of realm teleportation, like dizziness and such, didn’t show at all on her.
"Is this the Northern Xuanzhou?"
With a faint gaze, she scanned her surroundings—this person was naturally the Tier Eight Youyu Domain Master from the Youyu Realm, equivalent to a Celestial Human Realm presence!
It’s been several years since the last breakthrough.
As a domain master, the resources weren’t lacking, and Ye Youyu’s talent was excellent; thus, she had already reached the Third Layer Realm of the Celestial Human Realm!
In this mountain range, several people were waiting.
Seeing Ye Youyu’s arrival, they immediately knelt on the ground and saluted, "We have met the Domain Master!"
"No need for formalities, get up and tell me about the situation here, and how you’ve been collecting information about the Empress,"
Ye Youyu said, waving her hand.
"Yes."
Soon, they quickly shared the information they had gathered during this period, although they attributed a previous phenomenon caused by Lu Ye to the Nine Nether Empress.
"Have you been here this long without accurate information?" Ye Youyu frowned. "Isn’t it said that in this domain, the cultivation level of the Northern Xuanzhou is basically bottom tier? You being Mortal Realm Grandmasters should be able to walk freely here?"
Upon hearing this, the Mortal Realm Grandmasters exchanged glances and shook their heads with bitter smiles.
"Domain Master, you aren’t aware yet, but we initially thought so, too. However, we’ve heard that in the past year... several people dispatched from other domains have already disappeared."
Ye Youyu frowned, curious, and asked, "What’s going on?"
"The current Northern Xuanzhou isn’t like before; it’s quite strange now!"
"Domain Master, you don’t know. Right now, in the Northern Territory, not only Mortal Realm Grandmasters but even Celestial Realm Grandmasters have appeared, which is completely different from before!"
Celestial Realm Grandmasters?
Upon hearing this, Ye Youyu frowned.
A Celestial Realm Grandmaster, if Xuanzhou has them, Ye Youyu wouldn’t be surprised.
But this Northern Territory, based on the information she gathered, seemed to lack such talents.
Could it be that this place held some mysteries?
"Could be; otherwise, why would the Nine Nether Empress appear here?"
Soon, Ye Youyu convinced herself with a rationale.
"Alright, regardless of Earth Realm or Celestial Realm, since I’m here now, don’t worry about these issues; feel free to investigate. Once you find information, regardless of any obstacles, I will clear them for you,"
Moments later, Ye Youyu waved her hand, her tone filled with unique confidence.
Though the Northern Territory had Celestial Realm, which exceeded her expectations, after all, she was above Celestial Realm.
If she didn’t have this bit of confidence, what would qualify her to lead a Spirit Realm?
"Yes!"
The Mortal Realm Grandmasters from the Nine Nether Realm had no doubts about these words.
The Domain Master dealing with a Celestial Realm was easy.
"Also, there’s one more thing. While investigating the Empress’s information, keep an eye out for a person for me,"
After some thought, Ye Youyu said, "This person... is called Lu Ye."
Because Lu Ye believed he had entered the Illusory Realm before, he didn’t use an alias.
Now, Ye Youyu directly tasked them with seeking him.
Upon hearing the Domain Master’s words, these people nodded immediately.
"Don’t worry, Domain Master. Leave it to us."
Moments later, she let these people scatter to gather information, Ye Youyu pondered briefly and then vanished.
Meanwhile, the Mortal Realm Grandmasters from the Nine Nether Realm, after departing a short distance from the mountains, one suddenly said.
"Lu Ye... why do I feel like I’ve heard this name before?"
When the Domain Master spoke earlier, he had this feeling, though not yet certain, unwilling to mention it immediately—planning to think it through first.
"You’ve heard of him?" Instantly, his companion became curious.
The Domain Master issued only two tasks; could one of them be completed already?
The man with cropped eyebrows in the Mortal Realm Seventh Layer thought and nodded, "I have some impression."
"Seems related to some Northern Great Sect? Let me think..."
After thinking for a while, the cropped eyebrow Mortal Realm Grandmaster’s eyes lit up, "I think I remember!"
"I did hear it before; while passing through a small county town, I heard that an Innate Clan’s son-in-law was called this name!"
The others were astonished, "There are so many people in the Northern Territory—how can you be sure it’s him?"
As he spoke, the cropped eyebrow Mortal Realm Grandmaster’s speed increased, "I’m not certain, but I know there is such a person."
"I think whether it is or not, we at least have a direction to investigate. What do you all think?"
Upon hearing this, the other three looked at each other and nodded.
That makes sense.
Whether true or not, at least they wouldn’t be like headless flies.
"Then let’s find that person you mentioned. Since he is an add-on son-in-law, his cultivation shouldn’t be too high. Let’s go..."
Moments later, a group from the Nine Nether Realm arrived outside Cloud Leaf City.
"This is the place; the person named Lu Ye is a son-in-law within the Jiang Family of this city..." the cropped eyebrow Mortal Realm Grandmaster said.
"What are we waiting for? Let’s go in. In such a small city, the so-called Innate Clan is akin to nothing for us?"
As the four entered Cloud Leaf City, the two Mortal Realm Grandmasters in charge of guarding within the Jiang Family’s secretive perimeter instantly had their expressions change.