"However, you must keep them in check. The mortal realm is where you grew up, so you know the rules there. Make sure to explain them to these three beforehand, so they don’t break any laws."
Zhu Yanyi gave a thumbs-up gesture, signaling she understood. She then prepared to leave, ready to return to the mortal world.
Knowing Zhu Yanyi was returning, Sikong Xuran, Yi Yunfei, and Ouyang Tianyun decided to join her. They wanted to experience the mortal realm for themselves, mostly curious about what kind of place could produce a prodigy like Zhu Yanyi.
Fortunately, Zhu Yanyi didn’t know their thoughts. If she did, she would have been indignant. She never considered herself a monster or a freak.
Before leaving, Zhu Yanyi visited the hall and used her points to exchange for some gifts. These items were useless to cultivators, but they were excellent self-defense tools for ordinary people in the mortal realm.
She still had some time before her actual departure, so no one knew what might happen in the interim. Although Yan Aohan was watching over her, she believed it was better to be cautious.
The flying boat she used was still the one originally belonging to Xi Muzheng. She had kept it, so it was now hers. Xi Muzheng had plenty of such boats anyway. More importantly, she considered the boat a mediocre reward, so she didn’t mind giving it to her.
This time, Zhu Yanyi chose a smaller boat, though it was still spacious enough. The four of them left the Saint Academy without attracting attention.
As Zhu Yanyi piloted the flying boat to the border of the dimension, Yan Aohan appeared on board.
Zhu Yanyi smiled when she saw her. "I was wondering when you would show up."
"I cannot appear casually within your dimension. The border is sufficient." She pointed at Yi Yunfei and the others, asking Zhu Yanyi, "Have you told them about the mortal realm?"
Zhu Yanyi shook her head with a smile. "Not really. Third Senior Brother has been there for a few days, so he knows a little." She then turned to Yan Aohan. "But he probably doesn’t know much. Why don’t you explain it?"
Yan Aohan did not decline. He gestured for everyone to sit down and said, "You can enter the mortal realm through the dimensional fluctuations ahead. Once you enter, remember the first rule: change your clothes."
She looked at their attire. If they went out like this, people would definitely think they were actors in a play.
Yan Aohan continued with a smile, "Of course, there is a place for you to change clothes where we will exit. I had someone prepare it. Inside are clothes from the mortal realm. If you go there in your current outfits, people will just think you are fans obsessed with ancient styles."
"That is true," Ouyang Tianyun said seriously. "I visited the mortal realm for a few days. Although it was short, the clothing there is from a completely different world compared to ours."
Yan Aohan nodded. "The mortal realm has very little spiritual energy now. You cannot cultivate there; you can only temper your minds. Moreover, the people there are ordinary. You must not attack them casually. If you interfere with their lifespans, you will incur karmic debt."
She added, "Also, you must follow the rules of the mortal realm." Yan Aohan handed them a booklet. "Read this. It covers the basics."
The three of them flipped through the booklet. Fortunately, they had trained their mental power recently. Otherwise, seeing the small text and dense content, they would have felt like they were reading a heavenly script.
After finishing the booklet, Sikong Xuran looked speechless. "Is life in the mortal realm that complicated?"
"It’s not really complicated. 'No rules, no standards,' as you know. Although people in the mortal realm are not as powerful as you, they have their own wisdom. They created their way of life, so you must respect their rules. Even the Heavenly Dao acknowledges this, so you cannot change it arbitrarily." Yan Aohan warned them.
The three hurriedly assured him, "Lord Yan, rest assured. We will not violate the rules of the mortal realm."
Yan Aohan hummed in acknowledgment. "In the mortal realm, Ani and I can move freely due to our own reasons. However, since you were not born there, your cultivation will be suppressed upon entry. Do not resist. This is the rule. Even suppressed, your skills will be sufficient for daily life there."
The three did not know how much their power would be suppressed until they entered the mortal realm. They discovered that their cultivation was limited to the Foundation Establishment stage.
Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan were also suppressed, but since they were natives of the mortal realm, the suppression felt natural, as if their power was merely hidden. The three others, however, felt a harsh suppression. When they stepped off the boat, they felt as if they were seasick, vomiting for a while before adapting.
"You will get used to it after visiting the mortal realm a few more times," Yan Aohan said, unsurprised by their condition.
Zhu Yanyi glanced at Yan Aohan, then took out three small bottles and handed them to the three men. "Drink these."
The three drank without hesitation. The liquid was diluted spiritual water from Zhu Yanyi. After drinking it, their discomfort vanished instantly.
"This stuff is great. I can faintly sense spiritual energy," Yi Yunfei said.
"Yes, it is good stuff. But you won’t find it anywhere else. Only I have it. Do you want some?" Zhu Yanyi grinned, looking at them with a playful expression that said, Beg me if you want more.
"Shiwu, this is wrong. As the host, you should be hospitable to your guests," Ouyang Tianyun said seriously.
Zhu Yanyi shook her head with a smile. "Precisely because I am the host, I want to extort you a little."
So, while a proper host is hospitable, her host was specifically there to take advantage of her guests.
Yan Aohan pretended not to see Zhu Yanyi bullying them. To him, as long as Zhu Yanyi was safe, it didn’t matter if others suffered a loss. If Zhu Yanyi were wronged, he would intervene. He was strictly protective of her.
"There is a cave ahead. It is a secret room I had built. You can go there to change clothes. I had someone prepare outfits for you. You can pick a few sets." Yan Aohan said, looking very accommodating.
To Yan Aohan, since Ouyang Tianyun and the others were here, they were guests to a certain extent. Of course, these were guests who would not bully Zhu Yanyi.