Unable to figure it out, Chrysanthemum Douluo didn't delay any further and suppressed his confusion.
He welcomed Ye Tian and the others into the courtyard.
"Young lady, and Ye Tian, let's move to the backyard. The luncheon can be prepared at any moment; we only need to wait a short while."
"Thank you, Elder Chrysanthemum."
Qian Renxue responded indifferently, then began walking.
"Ye Tian, Yue'er, let's go."
"Yay! We'll be feasting soon!"
Jin Yue'er excitedly bounced and jumped, rushing into the courtyard.
Ye Tian offered an apologetic smile to Chrysanthemum Douluo and followed closely behind.
Bang!
The sound of the courtyard gate closing echoed.
It was at this moment that Qian Renxue suddenly realized something.
She stopped in her tracks and quickly turned to look at Ye Tian.
"Little Xue, what's wrong?"
Ye Tian remained as calm and unruffled as ever, smiling gently.
"No, nothing."
Qian Renxue shook her head woodenly, then averted her gaze.
What's going on?!
Seeing a Titled Douluo show her such respect, why wasn't Ye Tian surprised at all?
Could it be...
Did Ye Tian already know her identity?
She only mentioned that the Saintess was her mother, right?
"..."
Ye Tian looked at Qian Renxue strangely.
After a brief recollection, he understood the issue—he had been too composed.
But wasn't that normal?
Yue'er had already mentioned at Wisteria Residence that their status was very high.
Besides, Yue'er was the granddaughter of the Second Worship.
How hard was it to guess which family Qian Renxue, who outranked her, came from?
Ye Tian couldn't help but smile faintly and didn't offer any unnecessary explanation.
Qian Renxue had no time to ponder further.
As soon as they entered the courtyard,
a black-clad ghostly figure, anticipated by Ye Tian, appeared before them.
It stood in stark contrast to the bright sunlight.
"Subordinate Guimei pays respects to the young lady."
"Elder Ghost, you may rise."
Qian Renxue nodded slightly, her thoughts returning to reality as she glanced at Ye Tian again.
But Jin Yue'er's next words
dispelled the doubts in her heart, making her sigh inwardly at having underestimated Ye Tian.
"Hehe~ Ye Tian, did you see that?"
Jin Yue'er beamed with pride, as if she were the young lady everyone was referring to.
"Is Sister Xue noble enough?"
"Expected."
Ye Tian responded lightly,
ignoring Jin Yue'er's pouting expression as he greeted Ghost Douluo.
"Junior Ye Tian pays respects to Elder Ghost."
"..."
Ghost Douluo, being a man of few words, simply nodded at Ye Tian. His deathly eyes secretly scrutinized him...
Setting Qian Renxue aside,
how could he not be curious about Ye Tian, who at such a young age had earned Chrysanthemum's high praise?
"Old ghost, take the young lady and the others to the backyard first. I'll join you shortly."
Upon hearing Chrysanthemum Douluo's instruction,
Ghost Douluo nodded and immediately took action.
Ye Tian smiled at Qian Renxue.
"Little Xue, let's go."
"Mm."
Qian Renxue looked at Ye Tian's unchanging smile from beginning to end.
As she followed, she suddenly felt enlightened.
That's right.
Even if Ye Tian knew her identity, so what?
It changed nothing.
Why should she always hide and conceal, only adding distance between them?
One thought understood, all thoughts clear!
Even if Yue'er and Ye Tian were close, so what?
Weren't they still good friends? If so, why should she dwell on it?
There will be plenty of time in the future.
Qian Renxue quietly slowed her pace, walking shoulder to shoulder with Ye Tian.
"Hehe~"
Jin Yue'er, standing behind Qian Renxue, flashed a wide, toothy grin at Ye Tian.
Under Ye Tian's dead-fish-eyed stare,
Jin Yue'er unconsciously ended up pushing Qian Renxue forward.
As their shoulders lightly brushed against each other,
Ye Tian had already averted his gaze.
Meanwhile, a faint blush once again spread across Qian Renxue's fair cheeks.
"??!"
Although Ghost Douluo was walking ahead,
he always kept some attention focused on Ye Tian and the others.
Even if he hadn't experienced it himself, hadn't he seen how things went?
Qian Renxue's expression was clearly unusual!
Could it be that this kid Ye Tian might actually become their young master?!
If the Pope were to find out about this,
it would be absolutely disastrous!
Ghost Douluo's curiosity toward Ye Tian grew even stronger.
After a short while,
Ye Tian and the others arrived at the backyard. As soon as they opened the door at the end of the corridor,
a floral fragrance wafted toward them.
"Wow! It smells so good, and there are so many flowers!"
Jin Yue'er couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, and Qian Renxue was also drawn in by the floral scent,
focusing her gaze to look around.
The backyard was much larger than the front yard, with a fishpond in the center covered in lotus flowers. The tall fence walls were covered in all kinds of blooming flowers,
and a winding cobblestone path meandered through.
The remaining space on either side of the path was divided into small flowerbeds.
Even the rockeries had strange stone flowerpots placed on them, filled with plants and flowers that nearly obscured the rocks, making them look like small mounds covered in blossoms.
At the end of the path stood a pavilion in one corner of the backyard.
Ghost Douluo was already accustomed to the sight,
but Qian Renxue and the others were overwhelmed by the view, looking left and right, and even after finally sitting down in the pavilion, they still felt it wasn't enough.
They had never seen so many flowers before, each one so vibrant and beautiful.
Somehow, it made them feel lighthearted and relaxed.
Even Ye Tian couldn't help but want to linger here a little longer each time he visited.
He marveled at the vibrant life force!
It seemed to possess a mysterious power, causing one's thoughts to sink into this sea of flowers,
transforming into one of the blossoms.
Jin Yue'er couldn't resist running back onto the path, bending down and reaching out to get close to the flowers. "Sister Xue, it's so beautiful here! There are so many flowers I've never seen before!"
"Hmm~ It really is beautiful."
Qian Renxue wholeheartedly agreed,
but her mind was preoccupied with another flower. She turned gently to Ye Tian and asked, "Ye Tian, which one did you plant with Elder Chrysanthemum?"
"Young lady, that tree is right here nearby."
Chrysanthemum Douluo approached gracefully, carrying flower tea, his voice tinged with a hint of fascination.
"A tree?!"
Qian Renxue was taken aback. Weren't they supposed to be planting flowers?
"Little Xue, it's this tree right here."
Ye Tian smiled and pointed toward the far corner of the backyard, right next to the pavilion.
Qian Renxue, Jin Yue'er, and Ghost Douluo couldn't help but follow Ye Tian's direction. There, they saw a thick tree trunk with no visible branches or leaves standing prominently.
Ye Tian stood up and walked toward it.
"To be honest, I'm also curious to see how it's grown."
"In that case, Xiao Tian, you should take a good look. The flowers are in full bloom right now—this is the most stunning time to see it."
Hearing Chrysanthemum Douluo's words,
Qian Renxue, unable to contain her curiosity, immediately caught up to Ye Tian and walked alongside him.
"I want to see too!"
Jin Yue'er sprinted ahead and reached the tree first.
As soon as she looked up,
her eyes widened in astonishment, and she couldn't hold back a gasp:
"Ah! There are so many flowers on the tree!"
"Red! Blue, green, purple! Flowers of all kinds!"
Hearing this, Qian Renxue grew impatient.
She immediately overtook Ye Tian and stood beside Jin Yue'er, raising her eyes to look.
Instantly, she was stunned speechless!
On the towering, thick trees, the intricate branches and vines were covered in a dazzling array of vibrant colors! Even the green leaves varied from one another.
"How... how was this achieved? They're clearly all different flowers!"
Qian Renxue couldn't comprehend it.
How could roses and lilies, among other flowers, possibly grow on the same tree simultaneously?
Ye Tian slowly followed them out, lifting his head to admire his and Chrysanthemum Douluo's masterpiece. Even his eyes couldn't help but show amazement.
It was far more spectacular than he had imagined!
This was largely thanks to Chrysanthemum Douluo's special flower fertilizer and nutrient solution formulas, as well as his tireless efforts in frequently traveling to the Star Dou Great Forest to gather fertilizer from ten-thousand-year Spirit Beasts.
It was this that made so many instances of Distant Grafting possible!