Tian Shu Wu Wang Lu

The plaza was already filled with inner disciples who had been teleported out. They were all dressed in rags and looked exhausted. Most of them had gained very little, and many were injured. They were discussing the dangers in the secret realm in twos and threes.

The sect elder in charge of guiding them frowned as he counted the number of people. When he saw Lin Ye slowly walk out of the teleportation array, his posture upright and his aura calm, even the hem of his clothes was neat and tidy, unlike the disheveled appearance of the other disciples, he couldn't help but fix his gaze.

Upon focusing, the elder's pupils instantly contracted, his face filled with disbelief, and he exclaimed in disbelief, "You...you're actually at the early stage of the Spirit Star realm?!"

One sentence stirred up a huge wave!

The noise in the square came to an abrupt halt, and all the disciples turned to look at Lin Ye, their eyes filled with shock, confusion, and disbelief.

Everyone knows that Lin Ye is just a newly recruited disciple who has only recently entered the inner sect. When he entered the secret realm, he was only at the mid-stage of the Condensing Star realm. In just seven days, he not only emerged unscathed, but also broke through to the early stage of the Spirit Star realm. He even skipped three major stages: the late stage of the Star Pivot realm, the peak stage of the Star Pivot realm, and the early stage of the Spirit Star realm.

This speed of advancement is simply defying the heavens and utterly unreasonable!

Those disciples who had previously surrounded Lin Ye or looked down on him turned pale and their legs went weak. Their gazes towards him changed completely, from contempt and disdain to deep awe and fear. They thought to themselves that they couldn't afford to offend him!

Lin Ye cupped his hands slightly, his tone calm and composed, without the slightest hint of arrogance: "Disciple Lin Ye, by sheer luck, gained some insights in the secret realm and broke through to the early stage of the Spirit Star realm."

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent, then erupted into an even bigger uproar.

He gently stroked the obedient Xingjin on his shoulder, feeling the warmth of the delivery box on his left arm, and a calm and composed smile appeared on his lips.

For him, the path of cultivation was no different from delivering food: every order was a mandatory task, every breakthrough was delivered on time, he didn't rely on shortcuts or slack off, he steadily completed the entire journey, and breaking through the seven-day impasse? It was just the persistence of a food deliveryman that gave him a cheat code in the world of cultivation!

The trials in the secret realm have come to an end, but Lin Ye's legendary cultivation journey has only just begun!

Lin Ye had no intention of dealing with the onlookers. As soon as he looked up, he saw two familiar figures standing not far away.

Jiang Xubai was dressed in a moon-white brocade robe with wide sleeves hanging down. A jade sash engraved with star patterns was tied around his waist. His hair was tied high with a white jade crown, showing his elegance and nobility. Seeing him come out safely, he obviously breathed a sigh of relief and thought to himself: This junior brother is even more reliable than him in managing the affairs of the sect!

Shen Qingyuan wore a moon-white immortal-style long dress with flowing sleeves. Her hair was lightly tied up with a star-shaped jade hairpin. She exuded a cool and indifferent immortal aura. Her cold face could not hide her concern. Her gaze was fixed on him. Her ears were red, but she tried to remain calm. She waited anxiously the whole time.

"Junior brother, you've worked hard."

Jiang Xubai stepped forward, looked him up and down, and smiled, "Your aura is deep and not superficial after returning from the secret realm. Your foundation is extremely solid. You have lived up to your master's high expectations."

Shen Qingyuan followed, her voice soft but filled with barely concealed worry: "The secret realm is dangerous, you... you weren't seriously injured, were you?"

As she spoke, she tried to check his pulse, but stopped halfway through, her cheeks flushing as if they were warm jade. She hurriedly withdrew her hand, her aloof senior sister persona almost collapsing on the spot.

Lin Ye felt a warmth in his heart and shook his head: "With Xing Jin by my side, it's not too dangerous." In his previous life, he wandered the streets and alleys alone, eating dry food when he was hungry and squatting by the roadside when he was tired. He had to bear all the cold and warmth on his own. Now, in this world of cultivation, someone actually cares about him. This warmth is more reassuring than a cup of hot milk tea in the cold winter.

The three of them returned to Qingxuan Immortal Abode together.

Along the way, Jiang Xubai shared his knowledge without reservation, instructing him on how to consolidate his newly broken-through realm and how to dissipate the remaining power of the Heavenly Star Spirit Spring; Shen Qingyuan added softly from the side, her voice as gentle as the evening breeze, having long since cast aside her usual aloofness towards others.

Back at the Qingxuan Immortal Abode, the courtyard was quiet and the air was filled with the fragrance of spiritual herbs.

Jiang Xubai escorted the two to the courtyard gate, patted Lin Ye on the shoulder, and said with a knowing smile, "You've just broken through to the next realm, so make sure to consolidate your cultivation. If there's anything you don't understand, feel free to come to me. Also... spend more time with your senior sister."

After saying that, he gave Shen Qingyuan a meaningful look, turned around and left, leaving the two of them alone, playing the role of a helpful wingman without disturbing them.

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment, the evening breeze rustling through the branches and leaves, creating an awkward and ambiguous atmosphere.

Shen Qingyuan's fingers, hanging by her side, curled slightly. Her usually aloof and ethereal appearance now revealed a hint of girlish awkwardness. She took a deep breath, suddenly raised her eyes, and stared directly at Lin Ye's face, her gaze surprisingly bright.

"Lin Ye, I have something to tell you."

Lin Ye was slightly taken aback: "Please speak, Senior Sister."

"I've been keeping an eye on you ever since the day you became my disciple and entered the manor." Her voice was soft, but unusually firm. "You are reliable, patient, and willing to fight to the death. When you were surrounded in the secret realm and severely injured while breaking through your cultivation level, I worried about you every single day."

Her earlobes were turning slightly red, but she didn't look away, her gaze so direct it sent shivers down one's spine.

"I like you, not like a senior sister like a junior brother, but the kind of liking where I want to cultivate together with you and walk together with you."

Lin Ye was stunned on the spot, frozen in place!

His mind exploded instantly. Even when he was delivering food in his previous life, he had never encountered anything like this!

He was used to relying on himself in everything, just like when delivering takeout, he would deliver the food steadily no matter how urgent it was. At this moment, he was overjoyed, but his mouth was as if it were sealed with takeout tape, and he couldn't utter a single word for a long time.

Seeing that he remained silent for a long time, just staring blankly at her, Shen Qingyuan's heart tightened slightly, but she still forced herself to remain calm and took a small step forward.

"I know you might not be able to react right away, that's okay." She looked at him, a hint of stubbornness in her eyes. "I can wait. But I want to know, are you... willing?"

She waited eagerly for him to say "okay," for him to nod, her eyes practically overflowing with anticipation.

But Lin Ye just blinked, his Adam's apple bobbed, and he swallowed back the words "I do".

It wasn't that he was unwilling; he just found the aloof senior sister's blushing face from nervousness too adorable. Plus, the deliveryman's inherent mischievousness made him want to tease her, aiming for an extreme tug-of-war!

Shen Qingyuan: "..."

The air was so quiet you could hear Starfall breathing, and the awkwardness was so profound you could dig a Starfall Secret Realm out of your feet.

Xingjin perched on his shoulder, tilting her little head back and forth, looking at him and then at her, chirping softly. She was just a bystander watching the show.

The delivery box on his left arm trembled slightly, and a faint light flashed, as if frantically urging him: Nod quickly! Isn't a Daoist partner delivered to your door more appealing than takeout?

But Lin Ye just wouldn't say a word, sticking to the principle that silence is golden.

Shen Qingyuan bit her lower lip, a hint of grievance flashing across her cool face, but it was quickly covered up by her stubbornness.

Fine, you won't tell, huh? She'll wait! She'll see it through to the end!

"I understand." She took a soft breath, her voice still gentle, but with a hint of unwavering determination. "I'm not in a rush, take your time thinking about it. But I won't give up."

After saying that, fearing she might lose her composure if she stayed any longer, she nodded slightly, turned around and walked away quickly. Her skirt swept across the bluestone, leaving a faint fragrance. Even her back view exuded a stubborn determination to "win you over."

Lin Ye stood there, touching his chin, a slight smile playing on his lips. He had already agreed a thousand times in his heart, but he just wouldn't say it. Teasing his senior sister was even more fun than getting a full order bonus!

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