Seeing Shenhe's cold and taciturn demeanor—like snowflakes drifting endlessly around her—Yi Chen not only felt no awkwardness or irritation, but secretly nodded to himself in approval.
That's right! This is what an immortal should be like!
Cool! Mysterious! Keeping everyone at arm's length!
Subconsciously, he compared this ice-sculpture-like senior sister to his own unreliable master who used her wings to tickle people awake. Instantly, Shenhe's image grew taller and far more dependable in his mind.
Thus, Yi Chen immediately decided to be a well-behaved, sensible junior disciple who would absolutely not cause trouble for his senior sister.
He imitated Shenhe's posture—back straight, breath held—and stood quietly, obediently beside her.
If Senior Sister didn't want to talk, then he definitely wouldn't speak first!
What if he said something wrong and offended this clearly very strong senior sister, only to be stuffed into a sack and thrown off the mountain?
The clouds of Mt. Aocang drifted slowly around them. Time itself seemed to slow.
The two stood side by side in complete silence, yet the scene somehow carried a strange harmony and tranquility.
However, Shenhe's inner state was far less calm than her outward appearance suggested.
From childhood, she had borne the Solitary Star baleful aura, which shaped her cold and withdrawn personality. That violent aura clung to her like a curse embedded in her bones, constantly stirring, requiring red cords to suppress it just enough to keep it under control.
Living beings nearby often felt discomfort or fear because of this ominous presence.
Yet when this newly arrived junior brother stood beside her, something extremely strange happened.
She clearly felt the ever-restless, clamoring baleful aura within her suddenly behave as if it had encountered its natural nemesis—becoming unprecedentedly quiet and docile.
It wasn't forcibly suppressed.
It simply withdrew on its own, lying low, not even daring to surface—so obedient that even Shenhe herself found it unbelievable.
A long-lost sense of ease and peace wrapped around her.
It felt as though a tightly drawn string had finally loosened, and the cold, sharp edge that always surrounded her softened without her realizing it.
This comfortable feeling… is it because of this junior brother?
From the corner of her eye, Shenhe quietly observed the young man beside her.
He was maintaining a very serious "well-behaved.jpg" expression, staring straight ahead, clearly trying his best to blend into the immortal environment.
After a moment of silence, Shenhe subtly shifted—moving just half a step closer to Yi Chen.
The distance between them shortened slightly, and that soothing presence became even clearer.
Her face remained expressionless, as if she had merely adjusted her stance, yet the chilling aura around her quietly melted just a little, unnoticed by anyone else.
Deep within the clouds, the senior sister and junior brother stood quietly side by side.
Inside the cave dwelling, Cloud Retainer rummaged around for quite some time before finally pulling out a thin, ancient-looking booklet from a dusty corner.
Satisfied, she brushed the dust off the cover with the tip of her wing and walked outside.
The moment she reached the entrance, she froze.
Yi Chen and Shenhe stood side by side like two door guardians—silent, upright, completely motionless—as if competing to see who could stand straighter or longer.
Cloud Retainer scratched the feathers near her temple, confusion filling her bird-like eyes.
What are these two doing?
Aren't there stone benches right there?
Why are they standing here like they're being punished?
She stepped forward and cleared her throat, breaking the strange silence.
"Shenhe, this master needs to instruct your junior brother in the foundational method. You may return to your usual cultivation area for meditation."
Shenhe nodded expressionlessly. Her gaze flicked briefly—almost imperceptibly—toward Yi Chen before she turned and walked lightly toward a cloud-shrouded platform in the distance.
Almost the instant she left Yi Chen's vicinity, the baleful aura that had been dormant within her meridians stirred once more. Though still restrained by the red cords, it was no longer as docile as before.
Shenhe didn't stop walking, but realization flashed through her eyes.
So it wasn't my imagination.
That unusual calm was because of him.
What… exactly is he?
She stored the doubt in her heart and gradually disappeared into the sea of clouds.
After sending Shenhe away, Cloud Retainer finally turned her full attention to Yi Chen and handed him the booklet.
"Here. This is the most basic Guided Breathing Method, the foundation for absorbing spiritual energy and tempering the body. Study it well."
She observed the natural flow of energy around him and made a judgment based on her experience.
"From my observation, you possess a Wind-element Vision, correct?"
Yi Chen accepted the manual and nodded honestly.
"Yes, Master, that's correct."
He scratched his head awkwardly and added,
"But so far, aside from using it as a fan when it's hot, I haven't really found any other use for it."
As he spoke, he casually activated the Vision. A tiny breeze spun at his fingertips—indeed, only enough to cool himself.
Cloud Retainer: "..."
Her wing tapped his forehead lightly, carrying a hint of iron-forged disappointment.
"Nonsense! What a waste of heaven's gift!"
"The Vision is an external arcane organ—a certificate of communion with the elements! Countless mortals would kill for one, and you use it as a fan?! You— you infuriate me!"
She stared at Yi Chen's utterly baffled expression, feeling nothing but helplessness.
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