Dual cultivation makes you stronger, everyone else is a prodigy, and I'm the only one slacking

When several elders of the Heavenly Robe Sect from other regions descended upon the Eastern Treasure Continent, their cultivation levels were all suppressed to the Nascent Soul and Golden Core realms by the laws of heaven and earth.

But now, facing hundreds or thousands of bloodthirsty cultivators ganging up on them, plus the cold-eyed top demon Cui Xiu, how could they possibly withstand it?

In the chaos, several powerful figures from other realms were beaten black and blue, spitting out mouthfuls of blood. They gritted their teeth, crushed their life-saving interdimensional array talismans, and fled back to the other realms.

The people from the outer realms have fled, but the scene outside remains as noisy as a vegetable market.

The disciples who had passed the test by the Karma Stone earlier were all pale-faced and surrounded the high platform in fear and unease.

"Sect Master, we've already tested everything. Has our information been entered into the system? Could we become their targets for possession in a while?"

"Yes, Sect Master, what should we do? Please save us!"

Upon seeing this, Cheng Min frowned, pressed her hands down in the air, and her voice entered everyone's ears through powerful spiritual energy.

"Rest assured, everyone. Our Dongbao Sect will thoroughly investigate this matter and will not overlook any clues. We will definitely give you an explanation."

"Disciples who have not yet been tested, please leave in groups led by the deacons of each peak. As for the disciples who have already been tested, please stay behind so that I can personally perform a spell to check whether any secret marks from the outer realm have been left on your souls."

Hearing the sect leader speak like this, everyone's hearts, which had been hanging in suspense, calmed down a little, and they all began to cooperate.

When the chaos subsided, Yu Luoning and her group successfully returned to the family quarters in the rear of the sect.

Cui Xiu, being a great Buddha, naturally wouldn't join in the fun with a group of mortals. He transformed into a purple streak of light and swaggered along with Yu Luoning to the courtyard.

Shi Shangxu, still worried, followed along.

Upon entering the courtyard, Cui Xiu crossed her arms and looked around at the simple little courtyard.

His handsome, otherworldly face darkened, filled with disdain. "You little wretch, I thought your cousin valued you highly, letting you live in such a shabby and impoverished place. I'm almost heartbroken for you. This wretched spot, and there's only one bed?"

Yu Luoning rolled her eyes and glanced upwards speechlessly.

What is he doing?

Didn't you know perfectly well when this man sneaked in at night before? What are you pretending for now?

Just as Cui Xiu was about to continue provoking, the communication jade talisman on Shi Shangxu's waist lit up with a faint light.

Shi Shangxu probed with his divine sense, and after a moment, looked at Yu Luoning with some apology, "Ningning, I just received a message from Master. The conspiracy in the outer realms has been exposed, and it's a matter of great importance. The sect leader wants to question me in detail about what happened during this trip to the secret realm, so I have to rush back to the main peak."

Before he finished speaking, he brushed away the stray hairs on Yu Luoning's forehead with his fingertips, leaned down and gently kissed her, his voice as clear and gentle as ever.

"Keep those three treasures safe in your storage bag for now, and don't show them off. Rest well for the night. Tomorrow morning, the main summit will hold the Secret Realm Celebration and the Inner Sect Selection Ceremony. At that time, Ningning will naturally become a core inner sect disciple."

"I have already spoken to Lu Feishuang about this matter. You will set off together tomorrow, and I will come to find you when I have time."

After explaining everything, Shi Shangxu glanced at Cui Xiu standing to the side with an inscrutable look in his eyes. Finally, he transformed into a streak of sword light and hurriedly flew towards the main peak.

For a moment, only Yu Luoning and Cui Xiu, who was smiling maliciously, remained in the courtyard, which was neither too big nor too small.

Cui Xiu took long strides and approached little by little.

Those strange purple eyes stared intently at Yu Luoning without moving, with a hint of mockery in their gaze. In the blink of an eye, the distance between the two was only inches.

Cui Xiu leaned forward slightly, her cool breath carrying a faint scent of snow-white essence, brushing against her ear almost imperceptibly.

His voice was husky with an intensely sexy quality. "Say what you said to me again."

Yu Luoning's earlobes felt a little warm from his breath, and she blinked innocently.

"I've said a lot of things before, which one are you referring to?"

Cui Xiu's slender fingers gently caressed her waist, his knuckles tightening slightly as he pulled her close.

Yu Luoning was forced to stand on tiptoe and press her body against him, leaving no space between them.

A faint blush rose on Cui Xiujun's handsome face, and he squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth, "You said... Yu Tongtian's supernatural powers are just... a flick of the finger in your mouth."

Yu Luoning was stunned for a moment, then instantly came to her senses and couldn't help but roll her eyes inwardly.

A man's competitive spirit... has it all manifested in such strange places? Is it some kind of supernatural power?

Okay, she admits, the place is quite far.

Yu Luoning's eyelashes fluttered twice, her survival instincts kicking in. "I was just afraid you'd say something inappropriate in public, that's why I said it. Others may not know your true abilities, but don't you think I know them too well?"

The deliberately drawn-out syllables tickled Cui Xiu's ears like tiny feathers, making him feel itchy all over.

Cui Xiu gave a light hum, clearly pleased.

Suddenly, a surge of heat rose up from my lower abdomen.

The thought of this intimate act being known to a third party made him curse inwardly. He slightly increased the distance between himself and Yu Luoning, and only then did the heat in his heart dissipate.

Then his gaze shifted to the side, inappropriately sweeping across the bed in the room.

The relatives' quarters of Dongbao Shangzong are extremely valuable, and because they are right next to the main peak of the inner sect, the courtyard here is not only small in size, but the bedroom is also extremely shabby, with only a bed.

Cui Xiu stared intently at the wooden bed, and the image of Shi Shangxu lying on that bed suddenly flashed into her mind.

The thought of other men leaving their scent on Yu Luoning's bed was unbearable.

Cui Xiu's handsome face instantly darkened, and a surge of possessiveness and disdain welled up in his eyes.

With a loud bang.

With a flick of his long sleeves, Cui Xiu instantly reduced the sturdy wooden bed to dust.

Yu Luoning gasped, glaring at Cui Xiu with a hint of exasperation, and snapped, "Are you out of your mind? You ruined my bed! Where am I supposed to sleep tonight?"

Cui Xiu slowly withdrew her hand, her long eyelashes slightly raised, and said in a condescending tone, "If you have nowhere to sleep, I don't mind if you sleep in my bedroom."

Looking at his expression—clearly seething with jealousy yet feigning generosity—Yu Luoning's anger inexplicably subsided.

There are too many men, so dealing with them is quite troublesome.

Unfortunately, in this relationship, absolute control actually rested with Choi Soo.

She dared not mention it, fearing she would be beaten to death, or that one day it would escalate into a situation beyond her control.

What dark room, chains...?

She's already in a pretty good position right now, and she doesn't want to disrupt the balance.