She paused for a moment before continuing, "Also, we cannot drop blood on the same day. It must be split over five days. So, for the next five days, we can rest. The formation is already activated; we just need to drop blood to perfect it."
Everyone understood Zhu Yanyi’s words. Since they had already waited so long, waiting a few more days was no big deal.
The following days were indeed leisurely. Each day, only one person needed to accompany Zhu Yanyi to the specific location. After the first drop of blood, Zhu Yanyi would activate the formation.
Five days later, when Yan Aohan’s drop of blood fell in the very center, the entire formation instantly activated. As it started, Yan Aohan and the others noticed the air inside the barrier seemed much fresher.
"The air here seems much fresher, and the spiritual energy is stronger," Sikong Xuran said as soon as he noticed.
Zhu Yanyi nodded. "Banyan trees can purify the spiritual energy in the air. I planted nine hundred and ninety-nine banyan trees in this formation, so the spiritual energy naturally doubled."
"No wonder you asked for so many banyan trees. So that was the reason," Yan Aohan said.
Zhu Yanyi nodded again. "No choice. Since we are setting up a formation, it must be the best. I don’t want my formation to be half-baked."
Yan Aohan took a deep breath of the air. "Wife, this place might become a paradise in the future."
The spiritual energy here was excellent, making it a perfect place for seclusion.
Zhu Yanyi smiled brightly. "Yes, we should set up a home here too. It’s so nice. I considered this when designing the formation. The houses are already here, so not using this place for seclusion would be a waste."
Yan Aohan laughed too.
Ouyang Tianyun, however, stood aside speechless. "I realize you’ve set up several secluded places along this journey."
"No choice. More homes are better, as long as we live happily," Zhu Yanyi said directly.
Yan Aohan rubbed Zhu Yanyi’s head. "Let’s go. I’ll cook today. I’ll make your favorite vinegar-glazed fish slices and stir-fried pine pollen. When we left, Mama gave me twenty catties of pine pollen, specifically for making this dish for you."
"Good." Zhu Yanyi showed she was easy to please.
The others had moved from envy to indifference regarding Yan Aohan and Zhu Yanyi’s interactions. These two would show off their love whenever they got the chance. Since they couldn’t pretend not to see it, it was better to just ignore them.
They stayed for two more days to adjust their state. Yan Aohan finished handling all matters regarding Yan Zuo, then led Zhu Yanyi and the others away.
This time, they did not stop along the way. Zhu Yanyi’s vacation time here was almost up, so they needed to return to the Saint Academy plane.
Of course, they still had five days of holiday left upon arriving at Kunlun, so they decided to gather some herbs on Kunlun Mountain.
Yu Qingyun also realized at this moment that Kunlun Mountain was not as terrifying as imagined. With Yan Aohan and the group around, he would definitely be safe. In fact, he felt very secure at this moment.
Finally, the day to leave Kunlun arrived. Everyone stood on the peak of Kunlun Mountain, watching the sunrise slowly rise. Zhu Yanyi sighed, "I won’t be able to return for two years."
Yan Aohan smiled. "I will personally come to pick you up in two years. As soon as you return, we will hold our wedding ceremony."
"Good." Zhu Yanyi agreed readily.
Yu Qingyun said, "Actually, you are already registered. You are already husband and wife."
"Cultivator weddings are different. Registration is just a ritual of this plane. A cultivator’s wedding requires another ritual," Ouyang Tianyun explained timely. "It is called the Dao Companion Ceremony."
"If this ceremony is successful, it means the Heavenly Dao acknowledges them as husband and wife," Yi Yunfei added. "But I think Lord Yan and Junior Sister Yanyi have something better than the Heart-Linking Gu. So, the ceremony is just a formality."
With something that linked their hearts, the Heavenly Dao would not oppose them becoming Dao Companions.
Yan Aohan smiled and took out his flying boat, enlarging it. "Get on the flying boat. It’s time to leave. We can return in two years. Besides, I gave you the Yan Orders. If you want to return, you can go directly to the Yan family barrier through the orders. However, remember one thing."
Yan Aohan’s tone became serious. "Although the Yan Orders on you have spatial properties, you cannot travel back and forth casually. You can travel back and forth at most once a year."
This meant they should not come here unless absolutely necessary.
"We have noted it," Sikong Xuran and the other four said in unison.
However, they were still reluctant to leave. After all, the two years referred to the time in this plane. In the Saint Academy plane, two years here equaled six years there. So, for Zhu Yanyi, the time was quite long.
But for cultivators, six years passed in the blink of an eye. Some people meditated for hundreds of years at a time. Six years was nothing. However, for Zhu Yanyi, going to the Saint plane meant separating from Yan Aohan. Thus, those six years would feel like years of suffering.
Everyone boarded the flying boat. It slowly ascended, crossing Kunlun Mountain and quickly leaving the cliff, entering a different world.
Yu Qingyun was here for the first time. Only now did he realize the outside world was truly vast. Who would have thought that crossing the Kunlun cliff would lead to another different world?
"Senior Brother Qingyun, this place is the Saint Academy plane," Zhu Yanyi explained with a smile.
"It won’t take many days to reach the Saint Academy from here. Once we enter, Qingyun can live with me," Ouyang Tianyun said, considering Yu Qingyun’s situation.
Actually, every student had their own dormitory. Even a registered student like Yu Qingyun would have one. But Ouyang Tianyun thought that since everyone knew each other, it would be better for Yu Qingyun to stay with him. This way, he could take care of him nearby. His goal was actually to protect Yu Qingyun.
Zhu Yanyi nodded. "It will indeed be more convenient for Senior Brother Qingyun to stay with Senior Brother Tianyun. And we will feel much more at ease. Her place is safe."