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

The room fell silent instantly.

Yu Luoning's gaze swept casually over Cui Xiu's handsome face and sexy waist, and she felt her mouth go dry.

Beauty can be alluring, it's a pity that Cui Xiu wasn't officially included in the list of handsome men, otherwise, I could have mustered my spirits and fought this enchantress for 300 rounds.

After these days of adventure in the secret realm, Yu Luoning felt exhausted and just wanted to rest alone.

She stepped forward, reached out and straightened Cui Xiu's clothes, closing the open hem tightly.

He coaxed, "Xiuxiu, be a good girl, okay? I'm so tired these days, and I have to deal with the inner sect election tomorrow. I just want to rest now. When we have some free time, we can have a proper, in-depth discussion, okay?"

Cui Xiu was taken aback at first, but then realized the meaning behind her words, and her face immediately turned somewhat embarrassed and angry.

He said, "Do you think I'm only doing this for that kind of thing?"

Isn't that right?

Yu Luoning said guiltily, "Of course not. How could I not know Xiuxiu's feelings for me? For me, she gave up thirty percent of her evil corpse's essence without hesitation. How could you be such a shallow person who only craves lust?"

Cui Xiu's expression shifted upon hearing this.

Yu Luoning continued, "I know you want me to stay with you, but it's just because you feel sorry for me since I'm living such a hard life. I know all that. I was just being blunt just now. Please don't be angry with me."

She always had a knack for coaxing people; her voice was soft and gentle, and her eyes sparkled.

His words always hit the mark perfectly, and Cui Xiu was easily won over with just a few words.

Sure enough, he awkwardly looked away, his face no longer showing any dissatisfaction.

"At least you still have some conscience. You're still willing to say nice things to appease me, but back when your cousin was around, you were mute..."

Yu Luoning: "..."

It is recommended that major vinegar producers hire Cui Yaojing at high salaries, as she ensures stable production and excellent quality.

"Fine, I'll let you go today."

Cui Xiu stood with his hands behind his back, and with a flick of his finger, a bed of ancient, cold jade was placed steadily in the inner chamber.

"This cold jade bed can help you achieve twice the results with half the effort in your cultivation. Cultivate diligently."

Yu Luoning's lips twitched, and she said insincerely, "Darling, you're so good to me."

Cui Xiu was finally satisfied. He glanced at her and left happily.

Seeing that the person had finally left, Yu Luoning breathed a sigh of relief and slumped down on the wooden stool.

Fortunately, people in the cultivation world don't have periods, otherwise sleeping on this cold jade bed would eventually cause uterine coldness.

The next morning, Yu Luoning, Lu Feishuang, Lu Mingyu, and Mo Fei headed to the main peak together.

The selection ceremony for inner disciples has officially begun. Yu Luoning possesses three supreme treasures, which, in addition to the three inner disciple slots, also grant him an extra 30 contribution points.

These 30 contribution points can also be exchanged for three inner disciple qualifications. These are qualifications, not guaranteed spots.

Yu Luoning's first thought was to resell the 30 points, or exchange them for some rare and precious items at the Treasure Pavilion.

Before long, the four arrived at the venue of the Inner Sect Disciple Selection Ceremony. This was because the shocking plot of a secret possession attempt by an outer realm cultivator to input the information of a prodigy from Dongbao the previous day had been exposed.

At this moment, the cultivators walking on the sect's white jade steps all wore expressions of lingering fear and gloom.

In this somber atmosphere, Yu Luoning and the others quickly suppressed their joy.

High above the sky, amidst endless auspicious clouds, the elders and bigwigs of the Dongbao Sect sat on a high platform in the center of the square. The most eye-catching feature was a noble throne made of purple and gold in the very center, upon which sat a man dressed in purple robes with a bewitching and handsome aura.

Unfortunately, a large screen blocked his view, and the disciples below could only vaguely make out the outline of his exquisite figure.

He rested his chin on his hand, his eyes scanning the crowd from above, until his divine sense detected a figure slowly making its way in his direction, at which point the corners of his lips curled up slightly.

On the other side of the throne is Sect Leader Cheng Min, and below him are the elders in charge of the seven peaks.

At the bottom of the steps sat a group of immortal cultivation clans that were on good terms with the Dongbao Sect.

The atmosphere on the platform was somewhat strange, and everyone looked uneasy.

The legendary master of Zhexue Peak, who is said to be the most mysterious peak outside the Seven Peaks, has surprisingly made an appearance today.

Elder Lei, who usually had a fiery temper, sat up straight, respectful and docile like a primary school student facing a teacher checking his homework.

Their Sword Peak's proudest signature technique, the Moon-Slaying Sword Art, is said to have been created by the peak master of the Snow-Folding Peak.

Seeing the senior he had always admired, Lei Changchun was filled with excitement and could not contain his joy.

Unfortunately, the VIP in the seat of honor did not seem to want to speak, and for a moment, the entire upper echelon remained silent.

The disciples who had come to the open space at this time were also affected by his oppressive aura and kept quiet about it.

"Hey cousin, why do you look so listless on this big day? What mischief did you get up to last night? Look at those two caterpillars under your eyes." Mo Fei muttered to Yu Luoning, fanning himself.

Yu Luoning sighed, "Don't even mention it. Some guy chopped up my wooden bed and then gave me a bed made of ancient jade, the kind that freezes you to death if you lie on it. How can I possibly sleep well?"

"A bed of ten thousand years of cold jade!?" The next moment, three voices spoke in unison, all unable to hide their shock.

Lu Feishuang's eyes lit up: "The Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Jade Bed, legend has it that lying on it during cultivation can make your efforts twice as effective, and it can also calm your mind and ward off evil. That person is really good to you."

Lu Mingyu, standing to the side, simply smiled faintly, a hint of melancholy flickering deep in his eyes.

Seeing his companions' strong reaction, Yu Luoning rubbed his nose and coughed guiltily, "Oh, it's alright. That's about all the good things he has. He has so many bad habits that I can't even count them all."

Mo Fei clicked his tongue. "Come on, don't take your blessings for granted. If I had such a powerful backer, I would treat him like royalty every day."

Yu Luoning: "Praise him? What are you thinking? Let me tell you, you can't spoil men, the more you spoil them, the more of a jerk they become, you know?"

Before she could finish speaking, Mo Fei gave her a disdainful look and bluntly said, "Hmph, all talk and no action, but your legs are weak. That's exactly the kind of person who's stubborn as a mule."

Yu Luoning rubbed her nose. "Do you even know what tacit understanding means? You know it, fine, but you have to call me out on it?"

Seeing her stubbornly insistent act, everyone shook their heads and chuckled.

Just as the group was about to make a few jokes, a very jarring voice suddenly broke the relaxed atmosphere between them.

"You bitch, I've finally found you."

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a disciple dressed in the robes of the Beast Taming Sect walking towards them.

This person is none other than Pan Maoxin, who experienced a half-day trip to the secret realm.

His face was gloomy, and his eyes were fixed on Yu Luoning.

Yu Luoning tilted her head and thought for a moment before remembering that this person was the villain from the Beast Taming Sect whom she had taught a lesson with her First Phoenix bloodline.

"You brat, you stole my opportunity in the secret realm, insulted me, and hurled insults at my Beast Taming Sect. If you don't apologize today, kneel down and kowtow three times to me, you won't get away with this."

At this moment, Pan Maoxin was full of confidence, with several distinguished inner disciples of the Beast Taming Sect standing beside him.

Yu Luoning raised an eyebrow.

Came prepared? Coincidentally, she was too.