Before long, Nangong Baixue descended onto Supreme Profound Peak.
This peak soared straight into the clouds, its mid-slopes shrouded in swirling mists, giving it the appearance of a celestial realm. Dozens of cave dwellings, blessed by the heavens and earth, dotted the spiritual peak, emitting a faint, auspicious glow. The spiritual energy here was so abundant it was almost tangible.
She took a deep breath, filling her lungs with the rich spiritual energy. Her body and mind felt utterly refreshed. “Supreme Profound Peak is so much better than Master Yunyang’s peak,” she murmured to herself. “If only I could cultivate here…”
She immediately made her way to Qin Xiao’s cave dwelling.
Qin Xiao, clad in brocade robes, possessed a handsome countenance. In his hand, he held a folding fan, and from his waist hung an ancient jade pendant. A thick aura of a powerful clan emanated from him.
“Qin Xiao!” Nangong Baixue called out, immediately pouncing into his embrace, her hands eagerly exploring his body. “I’ve missed you so much.”
With a casual wave, Qin Xiao cast a powerful Restriction over the cave dwelling, sealing it off completely.
Qin Xiao swept Nangong Baixue into his arms and carried her to the purple wutong wood bed deep within the dwelling. He lowered his head and kissed her cheek.
Her ample curves pressed against his chest, a heavy, intoxicating weight. Qin Xiao felt a surge of heat in his lower abdomen, his desire to strip her bare almost overwhelming.
“Did everything go smoothly at the Ye family this time?”
Nangong Baixue nodded like a pecking chick, but her eyes reddened.
She whimpered.
“Did the Ye family give you trouble?” Qin Xiao’s face instantly hardened, a chill murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
Nangong Baixue shook her head. “No.”
“Hmph,” Qin Xiao sneered. “A mere Ye family is nothing but ants.”
Nangong Baixue said, “Qin Xiao, that waste Ye Chen can cultivate now! This time when I went to the Ye family, he’d actually stepped into the Profound Emperor Realm.” She hesitated, deciding against revealing the humiliating fact that Ye Chen had defeated her. It was simply too embarrassing. Her cultivation realm completely outstripped his, yet she’d been utterly helpless against him. If Qin Xiao knew, he would surely look down on her.
Qin Xiao let out a disdainful scoff. “Qingzhou is just a tiny, insignificant place, and the Ye family is nothing but a bunch of ants. Even if Ye Chen broke through to the Profound Emperor Realm, I could crush him with a flick of my finger!”
“Yes, you’re right, Qin Xiao,” Nangong Baixue readily agreed. “That waste Ye Chen can’t even hold a candle to you!”
“Rest assured,” Qin Xiao said calmly. “I’ll find an opportunity to eradicate Ye Chen. It’s just that the Divine Son Challenge is about to begin, and I can’t afford to be distracted right now.”
Nangong Baixue’s peaks pressed against him once more. “But…”
Qin Xiao frowned, his hands still casually kneading her body. “But what?”
Nangong Baixue said, “That waste Ye Chen somehow stumbled into the Grand Dao Sect.”
“Hm?” Qin Xiao’s hands stilled, and Nangong Baixue let out a soft moan. “Mmm…”
Nangong Baixue continued, “But don’t worry, he joined Azure Mystery Peak, and his master is that waste, Lu Xuan!”
“Lu Xuan?” Qin Xiao pondered for a moment, then finally remembered. He had once considered joining the Grand Dao Sect and other sects before ultimately choosing the Supreme Profound Sect. Back then, his Qin Family Old Ancestor had specifically warned him: “If you ever join the Grand Dao Sect, whatever you do, avoid Azure Mystery Peak. That Peak Master Lu Xuan is utterly useless.”
The memory brought a triumphant cackle from Qin Xiao. “Hahahahaha! As expected, a waste attracting a waste! With two wastes combined, I can’t even imagine how utterly useless Ye Chen must have become!”
Nangong Baixue said, “Qin Xiao, I still want Ye Chen dead! I’m going to be your woman, and I want all of me to belong to you. As long as Ye Chen is alive, I feel incomplete.”
“Rest assured,” Qin Xiao nodded. “If he were still at the Ye family, I wouldn’t have a good reason to act against him. But now that this waste has joined the Grand Dao Sect, it gives me a perfectly legitimate excuse to get rid of him!”
Nangong Baixue gazed at Qin Xiao with doting eyes. “Oh, right, Qin Xiao. In three months, the Grand Dao Sect is hosting a Pill Refining Exchange Conference, and my Master will be taking me there.”
“Go,” Qin Xiao said. “If an opportunity arises, just kill that waste. I can arrange something when the time comes.”
Nangong Baixue smiled, her slender hand already reaching for Qin Xiao’s intimate region.
Qin Xiao’s body stiffened, and he held Nangong Baixue tightly. “Baixue, don’t worry. In a year, during the Divine Son Challenge, I’ll step over all the other candidates to claim my rightful place! By then, I’ll have already reached the Profound Venerate realm, a step closer to the Profound Saint Realm.”
Nangong Baixue twisted her body, “Qin Xiao, I really want to… give myself to you…”
Qin Xiao’s face was a mask of bitterness. “I want to too, but we have to hold back a little longer.” It was well known that Nangong Baixue possessed a Primordial Yin Body, a truly exceptional ‘cultivation cauldron’ physique. Dual cultivation with her would provide immense cultivation feedback. However, the benefits would only be maximized once he reached the Profound Saint Realm! More importantly, the Supreme Secret Art of the Qin family that he cultivated required him to remain a virgin until he turned eighteen. Yet, facing a beauty like Nangong Baixue, he found it incredibly difficult to hold back!
With that thought, Qin Xiao’s face flushed crimson. He violently tore at Nangong Baixue’s clothes, revealing her perfect body, like a ripe peach, plump and inviting.
Nangong Baixue slowly knelt down, her form undulating. Qin Xiao leaned back, effortlessly, surveying the captivating scene.
A dozen breaths later, Qin Xiao let out a muffled grunt and collapsed onto the purple wutong wood bed. He felt that everything was tasteless.
Nangong Baixue wiped her lips and lay down beside Qin Xiao. “Qin Xiao, I’ll spend the day with you, then I’ll be going into seclusion for the next three months.”
“It’ll be hard to get through these three months then,” Qin Xiao said, a hint of regret in his voice.
Nangong Baixue smiled. “I’ll come find you again before I leave the Supreme Profound Sect.”
Qin Xiao nodded, his hands already beginning to explore Nangong Baixue’s body once more.
***
Meanwhile, at the Grand Dao Sect.
Cangxuan Old Ancestor, the Sect Master, and Elder Mu, among others, had returned to the Grand Dao Hall.
Elder Mu frowned deeply. “How do you suppose that fellow Lu Xuan managed it? Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen actually don’t want to leave Azure Mystery Peak!”
The Sect Master shook his head. “It’s clear they genuinely respect Lu Xuan, it doesn’t seem fake at all.”
The many Peak Masters looked utterly bewildered. They simply couldn’t comprehend it! That scoundrel Lu Xuan had somehow gained yet another disciple for free! How was he worthy?! What drove them truly mad was that Ji Fuyao was willingly cooking for him! Unbelievable!
Cangxuan Old Ancestor said indifferently, “Forget about it. You probably won’t be able to emulate Lu Xuan’s success with these two disciples. If I’m not mistaken, Lu Xuan, Ji Fuyao, and Ye Chen all share a deep connection with the Fuyao Dynasty. It’s understandable why they wouldn’t want to leave Lu Xuan.”
The Sect Master mused, “I recall that when Azure Mystery Saint picked up Lu Xuan all those years ago, Lu Xuan was an orphan.”
Cangxuan Old Ancestor shook his head. “It’s a matter from three thousand years ago, far too distant. But looking back now, it seems Ji Fuyao probably decided to join Azure Mystery Peak the moment she entered the sect. There’s no forcing these things!”
At this moment, the Pill Peak Peak Master spoke with a bitter expression. “Old Ancestor, in three months, the Pill Refining Exchange Conference will be held, and many powerful alchemy factions from the Southern Wilds will descend upon us. That fellow Lu Xuan is sure to become the target of ridicule once again.”
Everyone sighed softly. They knew that in the past, whenever the Grand Dao Sect participated in various Southern Wilds trial grounds or genius competitions, other major powers would often use Lu Xuan to taunt them. This time, the Grand Dao Sect was the host! They would surely be mocked again! What was worse was that Lu Xuan had now taken on two genius disciples. Wouldn’t the Supreme Profound Sect and the Yao family practically rub their noses in it with mockery? The thought of it gave them a massive headache. They desperately hoped Lu Xuan would just stay hidden on Azure Mystery Peak and not stir up any trouble!
Cangxuan Old Ancestor looked at the Pill Peak Peak Master. “Gu Yuefang, this time, many sects with profound alchemy traditions from the Southern Wilds will be arriving. You and the Sect Master should make arrangements in advance.”
Pill Peak Peak Master Gu Yuefang nodded. “As you command!”
Not long after, the group dispersed. Once the Pill Peak Peak Master returned to his own spiritual peak, he immediately summoned all of Pill Peak’s alchemy geniuses. “In three months, the Pill Refining Exchange Conference will be held. During this time, I will personally guide you.” He paused, then continued, “First place will likely be taken by the Yao family, barring any unforeseen circumstances. You just need to give it your all!” At his words, the alchemy geniuses responded in unison, “Yes, Peak Master!”
Before long, news of Lu Xuan taking a second disciple spread throughout the Grand Dao Sect. All the elders and disciples were stunned. That was a disciple who had resonated with the Grand Dao Bell! His talent was absolutely on par with Ji Fuyao’s! How had he become Lu Xuan’s disciple, too? They had already been resentful about the Ji Fuyao situation. Now, another genius had been ‘snatched away’ by Lu Xuan! Everyone found it utterly impossible to accept!
***
Meanwhile, on Azure Mystery Peak.
Lu Xuan lay leisurely on his Mystic Ice Bed, engrossed in a storybook.
The System’s voice chimed continuously.
[Ding! Host’s first disciple, Ji Fuyao, has advanced in cultivation! Synchronizing!]
[Ding! Host’s first disciple has gained insight into the Grand Dao Scripture! Synchronizing!]
[Ding! Host’s second disciple, Ye Chen, has gained insight into spirit herb mastery…]
[...]
Over the next few days, both Ye Chen and Ji Fuyao cultivated relentlessly, pausing only to eat. Ye Chen was especially diligent; even during meals, he was constantly pondering the characteristics and medicinal properties of various spirit herbs.
“Fuyao, Ye Chen,” Lu Xuan reminded them, “you two need to remember to balance work and rest.” He felt a little embarrassed. After all, while he was sleeping soundly at night, his two disciples were cultivating tirelessly through the night! Lu Xuan couldn’t help but sigh with emotion. This was truly the Congenital Worker Saint Body in action!
If Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen didn’t have to take turns cooking, they probably wouldn’t even step out of their cave dwellings. As for Lu Xuan… a moment of lying flat was great, and lying flat all the time was even better! It reminded him of his past life on Blue Star, ‘screwing screws’ at a factory. Back then, all he’d wanted was to ‘lie flat,’ and now, he’d finally achieved it.
Just then, the Transmission Jade Slip in Lu Xuan’s robe vibrated faintly. Lu Xuan infused it with spiritual energy, and soon the Sect Master’s voice emerged. “Lu Xuan, I have something to tell you.”
Lu Xuan frowned slightly. “Sect Master, what is it?”
The Sect Master’s voice was solemn. “In three months, our Grand Dao Sect will be hosting a Pill Refining Exchange Conference. Major powers like the Supreme Profound Sect, the Yao family, and the Pill Fragrance Sect will all be attending. During the conference, I hope you won’t wander around aimlessly and will remain on Azure Mystery Peak.”
Lu Xuan was slightly taken aback. “Pill Refining Exchange Conference?”
“Exactly!” the Sect Master said. “This Pill Refining Exchange Conference only happens once every hundred years, and now it’s our Grand Dao Sect’s turn to host. You understand what I’m getting at, so please don’t roam around the sect aimlessly when the time comes.”
Lu Xuan’s face twitched. The Sect Master clearly believed his hint was obvious. If Lu Xuan didn’t show up, the other major powers would at least show some restraint.
Lu Xuan suddenly realized that if the Supreme Profound Sect was coming, then Nangong Baixue would likely be there too! With that thought, Lu Xuan said, “Sect Master, I understand. However, I also have something to tell you about Ye Chen, something related to the Supreme Profound Sect and this upcoming Pill Refining Exchange Conference.”
The Sect Master frowned, asking with a hint of curiosity, “Oh? What about Ye Chen?”