Am I the only good person in this cultivation world?

Varied…?!

This sword energy was vast and boundless, spanning heaven and earth. The surging magical power and killing intent contained within it were astonishing, as if it would cleave him in two!

Yao Han's pupils contracted, and the hairs on his body stood on end. Alarm bells rang in his mind!

Almost instinctively, he adopted a defensive stance!

Countless spiritual lights flashed around him: the snow and wind pattern unfolded in front, the Yin-Yang Pearl was placed behind, the golden water shield swelled into a wall, the burning shadow whip flew and swirled, the cold longsword appeared and disappeared, the dragon-like true qi surged to his arms and blocked forward, and the magic power on his feet flashed with golden light and he retreated violently!

He did all this in less than a breath, it was a completely subconscious reaction, simply because this sword energy made him feel a sense of threat of death!

However, while he was fast, someone was even faster. The moment He Muran raised his hand, Su Yao immediately sensed something amiss. Her eyes sharpened, her brows furrowed, and with a gentle flick of her right hand, a soft, orange-hued spiritual light rose between them. Enveloped in this warm light, the water-colored sword energy instantly vanished without a trace.

"Mu Ran! What are you doing? This is your junior brother!"

Su Yao reprimanded, while Fang Tingyu and Jiang Fanyu were already dumbfounded, staring at Yao Han's colorful magical artifacts, speechless for a long time.

"Junior Brother Yao, you have so many magical artifacts."

Jiang Fanyu was stunned for a long time before swallowing and saying blankly.

"My God, a top-grade magical artifact!"

Fang Tingyu's eyes widened, her gaze fixed on Yao Han's Burning Shadow Whip, unable to look away, and like Jiang Fanyu, she swallowed hard.

"I've been in the sect for so long, and my master still hasn't given me a single item..."

Yao Han clicked his tongue lightly; he hadn't intended to reveal these methods in front of others.

The sword energy was so fierce that he was a little overwhelmed. The ruthless killing intent almost made Yao Han think that an enemy he had offended in his previous life had recognized him.

Seeing Su Yao mediate, Yao Han's expression softened slightly, and he put away all the magical artifacts. However, his face was still not very good, and the Snowstorm Painting was still half-unfurled in front of him.

"Ah! Sorry!"

He Muran's face was deathly pale, as if she hadn't expected to do such a thing, but she still took several steps back, her face still pale.

"I'm sorry, Master. I just broke through to the next level, and my power was unstable. I couldn't stop myself for a moment..."

Su Yao's furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and she sighed softly:

"Alright, be careful next time. If you want to have a magical duel, practice on the platform in private. We'll let it go today. His name is Yao Han, my newly accepted disciple, your fifth junior brother... What are you doing running so far away?"

As she spoke, He Muran, riding her flying sword, flew backward a great distance. She took a deep breath, her right hand trembling slightly, and pointed towards Yao Han in the distance:

"Junior brother, is that snake your spirit pet? Could you please put it away for now?"

Yao Han was completely bewildered by this sudden and unexpected sword strike. Hearing this, he paused for a moment, then pointed to Xiao Yuan on his shoulder:

"You mean Xiao Yuan?"

He Muran nodded from afar.

"Oh, I almost forgot about that."

Su Yao then tossed her hair as if suddenly realizing something:

"No wonder she drew her sword at you right away. Your senior sister is usually very quiet, but she's terrified of snakes."

Yao Han's lips twitched.

He remembered that Fang Tingyu had told him before that this Senior Sister He was most afraid of snakes.

But he didn't take it seriously at the time.

No, how could a Foundation Establishment cultivator be so afraid of snakes?

Moreover, even if someone is afraid of snakes, it shouldn't be to the point of being unable to distinguish between humans and animals, right?

Were you aiming that sword at it just now? You almost cut me down too!

Yao Han was speechless for a moment, a lump in her throat, unsure of what to say.

He glanced at Fang Tingyu and saw that she was trying so hard not to laugh that her face was red and her skirt was swaying incessantly. Even standing on a flying sword couldn't stop her from shaking her leg.

This expression made Yao Han even more depressed. He patted Xiao Yuan on the head, then put it back into the spirit beast bracelet. He looked at He Muran with a slightly unpleasant expression and didn't say a word.

This girl has advanced to the late stage of Foundation Establishment at such a young age. She must have been spoiled by people in this Water Moon Palace for too long!

They don't know their own strength!

The good impression she made on Yao Han when she first appeared vanished instantly.

At this awkward moment, Jiang Fanyu stepped forward and laughed heartily:

"Well, as the saying goes, 'No fight, no friendship'! You two have fought, so you can be considered acquainted. Now that Senior Sister has emerged from seclusion, if Master has nothing else to attend to, then this disciple will take my leave first. I've reserved a spiritual herb in the Hundred Herb Garden, and my junior brother over there is waiting for me to fetch it!"

"In that case, Fan Yu, you should go first. The situation outside the sect has been turbulent recently, so don't go out easily."

"Understood! This disciple takes his leave!"

Just as Yao Han was about to bow to Jiang Fanyu in farewell, he suddenly heard a telepathic message from the other party:

"Junior brother, how about coming to my cave for a drink tonight?"

Yao Han was slightly taken aback, then smiled and replied:

"It's possible, but I just promised my master that I would accompany her back to her cave, and I don't know how long I'll be staying."

"No problem, I'll go to your island. I'll be waiting for you at your cave! I'll let you taste my treasured wine, hahaha."

After saying that, Jiang Fanyu summoned a frosty white lotus leaf, which transformed into a misty blue light and disappeared into the distance.

Su Yao glanced at him, then turned around and focused her gaze on He Muran:

"I was just passing by and wanted to see how your cultivation was progressing. Now that you've successfully broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, I'm relieved. However, judging from your performance just now, it seems you haven't fully mastered the 'Pillow Moon Sword Technique' yet. Since you've just broken through and your foundation isn't solid, you should go into seclusion for a few more days to stabilize your cultivation. If you have any questions, come find me later."

"Yes, Master."

He Muran clasped his hands behind his back and bowed to Su Yao.

Su Yao nodded, then lowered her eyes and looked at Fang Tingyu:

"What are you laughing at?"

"No...no, Master, you've mistaken me."

Fang Tingyu was almost bursting with pent-up frustration, her back hunched over, not daring to look up at all.

"Look at you! Even your junior brother has reached the Foundation Establishment stage, and you're still stuck in the early stages. Can't you be a little more careful? I'm punishing you by making you go back to your residence and go into seclusion for a month, so you won't cause me any more trouble."

Upon hearing this, Fang Tingyu's face immediately fell:

"Ah? No, Master! I just made an appointment with Junior Sister Lan from Shengxiao Island to go see the flowers in Miaocai City. They'll be gone after this month..."

Su Yao raised her eyebrows:

"What are you looking at! I've really spoiled you for too long. Then stay in seclusion for another month! Don't even think about going to Shengxiao Island. I'll send a message to Luan Zheng right now. You two should just stay in the sect."

Su Yao was truly decisive; as soon as she finished speaking, she summoned a communication talisman, imprinted the message on it, and tossed it into the distance.

"Mu Ran, keep an eye on her, don't let her get away. Han'er, come with me."

"Yes."