Fairy, don't be afraid, I, Wang Daqi, am truly an honest man.

"No, absolutely not!!"

The thought had barely crossed her mind when Shen Ruyan abruptly cut it off.

"No, absolutely not. Master is proud and aloof, she would never allow herself to borrow the help of an outer disciple for healing. Besides, if word got out, her reputation would be completely ruined."

In her mind, her master was a proud and unapproachable figure.

Even if she were to die, have her cultivation destroyed, or have her soul scattered, she probably wouldn't do such a thing.

If I speak carelessly without thinking, my master will definitely be angry!

"Ruyan, you've come today because you have some doubts about your cultivation?"

Nangong Ling regulated his breathing, opened his eyes, and looked at his most prized disciple at the Qi Refining level.

Shen Ruyan quickly composed herself, bowed respectfully, and concealed the turmoil in her heart: "Master, I have come today with good news. Last night, during my seclusion… I have finally awakened the 'Azure Water Golden Eyes,' a technique passed down through my Shen family, and have already reached the first level!!!"

"Oh? Azure Water Golden Eyes physique??"

A glint flashed in Nangong Ling's eyes, and a genuine smile appeared on his previously weary face. "Excellent! Excellent! The Azure Water Golden Eye is one of the Ten Great Heterogeneous Eyes, and for you to awaken it at this moment is truly a blessing for Lingyun Peak!"

Nangong Ling stood up and walked to Shen Ruyan, carefully examining her golden eyes. He said with satisfaction, "Tell me quickly, how did you manage to break through at this crucial juncture?"

Shen Ruyan's heart skipped a beat, her eyes flickered slightly, and she was a little embarrassed to look directly at her master.

She couldn't very well say that last night in that remote, dilapidated house, because the black cloth was torn, she was awakened by Wang Daqi in some extremely shameful state, could she?

"Disciple... Last night, I sensed the flow of spiritual energy in the mountains and suddenly had a flash of inspiration. I remembered Master's teachings and my mind became clear. So... I unexpectedly awakened."

Shen Ruyan lowered her head, her voice barely audible, and a blush rose on her cheeks.

Nangong Ling frowned slightly when he saw her like this.

She's already three hundred years old!

Her instincts told her that Shen Ruyan was hiding something from her.

However, she didn't think much of it, assuming it was just her excitement after breaking through, and then exclaimed, "The word 'opportunity' is truly wondrous. Ruyan, now that you've awakened this eye, you have a very good chance of entering the top ten in the upcoming inner sect competition!!!"

As he spoke, Nangong Ling reached out and grabbed a jade slip that exuded an ancient aura, which appeared in his hand.

"This is a fragment of a pupil technique I obtained from an ancient cultivator's cave, called 'True Eye of Penetrating Void.' Although incomplete, it complements your Azure Water Golden Eyes, possessing the miraculous ability to perceive illusions and predict an opponent's moves. Take it and study it carefully."

Shen Ruyan accepted the jade slip with both hands, feeling extremely grateful.

With this method, the Azure Eyes will surely reach a higher level!

Shen Ruyan put away the jade slip, but her mind was still preoccupied with her master's injuries.

She took a deep breath and, feigning curiosity, tentatively asked, "Master, I once read in an ancient book about a special constitution called the 'Supreme Yang Body,' whose primordial energy has the power to turn decay into wonder and repair one's foundation. I wonder if this constitution would be of any help to Master's injuries?"

"Supreme Yang Body?"

Nangong Ling was slightly taken aback, then chuckled and shook his head, saying, "That kind of physique only exists in ancient legends. Its yang energy is so pure and of such high quality that it can change the color of heaven and earth. If one truly had such a physique to assist them, let alone my minor injury, even a shattered nascent soul could be rebuilt."

At this point, Nangong Ling's eyes turned cold, tinged with arrogance: "However, such a physique is simply impossible. Even if it were possible, as the master of a peak, how could I lower myself to borrow a man's yang energy to prolong my life? We cultivators should cut through thorns with our swords, not place our hopes on such an illusory physique. Let's not mention this matter again."

Shen Ruyan's heart skipped a beat, and she could only lower her head to hide the bitterness in her eyes: "Disciple understands, disciple has spoken too much."

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On the other side, halfway up Lingyun Peak, lies Qingfeng Garden.

Compared to the earthen houses over at Lingtian, this place is simply paradise on earth.

Although Qingfeng Garden is not large, it is elegant, clean and tidy.

A master bedroom, a side room, and a spacious courtyard.

Behind the courtyard, an acre of excellent spiritual land was also cultivated.

At this moment, clusters of crystal-clear "Jade Heart Cabbage" are growing in the field.

In appearance, they look similar to ordinary cabbages, but each one is more than twice the size and exudes a faint spiritual aura.

The steward explained, "The previous disciple of Qingfeng Garden moved to his cave dwelling, so this place became empty. There are thirteen Jade Heart Cabbages left. That senior brother said that since he moved away, he was too lazy to tend to the vegetable garden, so he gave them to you."

Wang Daqi quickly replied, "Thank you."

The manager nodded: "Yes, if there's anything else you don't understand, you can ask me."

Xu Yan shook her head: "Senior brother, I've lived here before, so I understand."

"Alright, if you have any questions, just ask my dad. I'm at the Mission Hall!" The manager cupped his hands in greeting and left.

"Wow, this place is wonderful!"

Xu Yan excitedly ran around the house, her face flushed, "Look at this cabbage, it has a piece of Five-Elemental Sand!!"

Wang Daqi nodded with a simple smile, deftly carrying his luggage: "Of course, it's a very good place arranged by Senior Sister Shen. We'll settle down here from now on."

Just then, a few laughs and chatter came from outside the courtyard.

"Oh, isn't this Junior Sister Xu Yan?"

Several men and women dressed in blue outer robes passed by and looked surprised when they saw Xu Yan.

The man in charge was named Zhou Yuan, and it was said that he got into Lingyun Peak through connections.

"Senior Brother Zhou, Senior Sister Zhao!" Xu Yan quickly pulled Wang Daqi to greet them.

After exchanging pleasantries, everyone congratulated the couple on moving to their new home.

But when their eyes swept over Wang Daqi's cheap, coarse linen clothes, a hint of mockery flashed across their faces.

Everyone knows that Xu Yan, a female cultivator who was originally an inner disciple, actually married a low-level outer disciple!

"Junior Sister Xu is so lucky. Senior Sister Shen values ​​you so much that she even set aside a place like Qingfeng Garden for you."

Senior Sister Zhao said with a forced smile, her gaze sweeping lightly over Wang Daqi, "This must be your... husband, right? He's really lucky to be able to stay here thanks to you."

"Yes, Brother Wang's luck is something we can only envy."

Zhou Yuan chuckled, but his tone was sarcastic, "However, Lingyun Peak doesn't tolerate idlers. Today, the Foreign Affairs Hall is issuing new monthly tasks, and we're about to snatch some lucrative ones. Brother Wang, would you like to come along and broaden your horizons?"

Wang Daqi wasn't stupid; he naturally picked up on the teasing in their tone.

However, having come from a humble background, he was already used to such teasing.

"Great! I was just looking for something to do; I can't just sit around and do nothing."

"Let's go together then."

Wang Daqi turned around and told Xu Yan to tidy up inside, while he followed her to the mission hall.

The group walked ahead, but no one paid any attention to Wang Daqi.

In their eyes, Wang Daqi was nothing more than a lucky Lingnong.

If it weren't for Senior Sister Shen's help out for Xu Yan's sake, this kind of person wouldn't even be able to set foot at the foot of Lingyun Peak.

A moment later, the group arrived at the Lingyun Peak Mission Hall.

The place was bustling with people, and various mission information was flashing on the huge screen.

Zhou Yuan and his group, relying on their slightly higher cultivation levels and familiar faces, quickly secured several respectable jobs such as cleaning the alchemy room and patrolling the mountain gate.

Wang Daqi stood in front of the task list for a long time and found that almost all the tasks with generous rewards had been snapped up.

Finally, he saw a sign in the corner: "Water diversion and irrigation of the spiritual spring behind Qingfeng Garden, ten-day construction period, reward of three hundred spirit sands."

Although there are very few, they are quiet.

Moreover, it's close to home, making it convenient for him to go home.

Just as he was about to reach out to take the sign off, he was suddenly patted hard on the shoulder.

"Hey! Junior brother, this job of watering cabbages pays way too little."

Wang Daqi turned around and saw a burly man with a somewhat rugged appearance.

The man, all smiles, introduced himself: "My name is Li Dahu. I've heard Brother Wang is a reliable person. I have a more lucrative job here, I wonder if you dare to take it?"

Wang Daqi, ever the competitive one, asked, "So it's Senior Brother Li. What kind of good job is it?"

Li Dahu lowered his voice, feigning mystery, and said, "Let's go to the 'Deadwood Forest' to cut down trees! The sect needs a batch of 'Ironheart Wood,' and the daily wage is 300 spirit sands! How about it, interested in coming with me?"