I let you tame beasts, and you've already formed a contract with your stunningly beautiful mast

We walked out of the main hall.

Having completely won over Yu Linglong put Cao Kun in a great mood.

Next, we should focus our energy on Liu Rumeng.

This little firecracker has a fiery temper and a very bad impression of herself.

Yesterday in the square, they even drew their swords against each other.

If I go to her now, it will inevitably arouse her suspicion.

Therefore,

We have to wait until she can't contain her curiosity first.

They proactively come to our door to test the waters.

Only in this way can we firmly grasp the initiative in our own hands.

Once a woman develops a strong curiosity about a man, that's the beginning of her descent into infatuation.

"Hmph, you dare point a sword at me?"

"I hope that after we form a contract with you, you'll continue to maintain this arrogant and unruly attitude!"

Having made up his mind, Cao Kun stopped thinking about Liu Rumeng.

He immediately took to the air on his sword and flew towards the outer sect of the Hehuan Sect.

He was going to see someone.

……

the other side.

Inside the herb garden pavilion on the back mountain of Lianxiang Peak.

The spiritual light surrounding Leng Qingyue gradually subsided.

She let out a soft breath.

The white mist condensed into frost in the air, and then quickly dissipated.

"Late stage of Foundation Establishment..."

Not only did his cultivation level officially break through, but the stubborn cold energy that had lingered in his body for twenty years was also completely washed away by this enormous medicinal power.

With unobstructed meridians, spiritual energy circulates continuously.

Leng Qingyue could even sense her own supreme ice spirit body.

After breaking free from the shackles of the cold poison, a certain degree of sublimation was achieved.

"The pills that Senior Brother Cao gave me have such miraculous effects."

Leng Qingyue jumped off the bed.

I couldn't wait to share this amazing news with Cao Kun as soon as possible.

"Senior Brother Cao?"

Leng Qingyue called out with joy.

The room was empty.

Pushing open the door, the herb garden was also empty.

"Senior Brother Cao must have something important to take care of."

Leng Qingyue comforted herself in her heart.

"He did everything he could for my illness, so I must not be the clingy, timid woman he finds annoying."

"Since Senior Brother Cao isn't here, let's go to the main hall first to report the good news to Master!"

A smile returned to Leng Qingyue's face.

Master has been extremely worried about his cold poison.

Now that I have not only recovered, but also broken through to a higher realm, my master would be very happy if he knew.

With that thought in mind, Leng Qingyue no longer hesitated and flew towards the main hall on her sword.

……

Inside the main hall of Lianxiang Peak.

Yu Linglong leaned against the throne behind the sandalwood jade table.

……

Just then.

"Master, your disciple Qingyue requests an audience!"

Suddenly, Leng Qingyue's cold voice came from outside the hall.

Yu Linglong's delicate body trembled.

A tilting moon?!

Why did this girl come at this time!

If her disciple saw her like this, wouldn't she lose all face as a master?

"No... I won't see him!"

Yu Linglong opened her mouth, instinctively wanting to refuse.

But before he could say it...

Suddenly, Cao Kun's words before he left echoed in my mind.

……

Yu Linglong shivered.

If we refuse to see Qingyue, this girl will definitely sense that something is wrong, given her keen perception.

What if she forces her way in, or what if Cao Kun finds out about it later and uses it as an excuse to punish her even more severely...

Yu Linglong dared not think any further.

The lesser of two evils.

"Come in...come in."

Yu Linglong tried her best to make her voice sound normal.

The palace doors were pushed open.

Leng Qingyue strode in.

His face beamed with a rare, radiant smile.

"Master!"

Leng Qingyue walked to the jade table and gracefully bowed.

"This disciple has successfully broken through to the late Foundation Establishment stage!"

"Moreover, thanks to Senior Brother Cao's help, the extreme cold poison in my body has been completely eradicated, and I have no more worries!"

Leng Qingyue raised her head, looking at Yu Linglong with expectant eyes.

Waiting for Master's praise.

Behind the jade table.

Yu Linglong looked at her most beloved disciple.

Normally, she would have been overjoyed, and might even have stepped down from her throne to take her disciple's hand and examine him closely.

But now.

All her attention was focused elsewhere.

"Okay, very good..."

Yu Linglong forced out a stiff smile.

"Qingyue, you are exceptionally talented, and I am very pleased with your good fortune..."

……

……

"Now that we have made a breakthrough, we should guard against arrogance and impatience."

Yu Linglong adopted the airs of a master and urged.

"Hurry back to your cave to stabilize your cultivation level. Don't linger here. You may leave."

Leng Qingyue was about to bow and take her leave.

Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed Yu Linglong's unusual behavior.

"Master..."

Leng Qingyue frowned slightly, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

"You look terrible."

……

Leng Qingyue took a half-step closer with concern.

"Did something go wrong during your cultivation, and you went into a state of demonic possession?"

Yu Linglong was startled.

He quickly waved his hand, stopping Leng Qingyue from getting closer.

"Nonsense!"

"How could I, a dignified late-stage Golden Core cultivator, easily suffer a cultivation deviation?"

"Your teacher... Your teacher is happy for you!"

Even Yu Linglong herself found this reason lame.

But Leng Qingyue believed it.

Having grown up on Lianxiang Peak since childhood, she knew better than anyone how much her master loved her.

Seeing her master so excited and out of control, Leng Qingyue felt a lump in her throat.

"Master!"

Taking advantage of the momentum, Leng Qingyue revealed another purpose of her trip.

"Besides bringing good news, I have come today with another request!"

Yu Linglong secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as that girl doesn't get too close, it's fine.

"What is it... tell me."

Leng Qingyue mustered her courage and looked at Yu Linglong with a determined gaze.

"During the treatment of the cold poison, my disciple and Senior Brother Cao Kun have developed feelings for each other and are deeply in love."

"Senior Brother Cao not only saved my life, but is also the Daoist partner I have chosen for this lifetime."

"We earnestly hope that Master will grant our request, bear witness, and allow us to formally become Daoist partners!"

This statement came out.

Yu Linglong was completely stunned.

She even ignored the strange feeling lingering in her body at this moment.

The words "become Daoist partners" kept echoing in my mind.

Daoist partners?

Is Qingyue going to become a Daoist couple with Cao Kun?

Yu Linglong looked down at her beloved disciple, whose face was full of anticipation.

Suddenly, I felt a pang of sadness in my heart.

There is also the anger of having something that belongs to you blatantly stolen.

【You, Leng Qingyue!】

If it weren't for you, how could I have been manipulated by that rebellious disciple!

【You're something else!】

[Not only has the cold poison been cured, but your cultivation level has also increased. Now you want to openly demand a formal title?]

I don't even have a formal title yet!

The moment the thought crossed her mind, Yu Linglong was startled.

What's wrong with me?

Why would I be jealous of my own apprentice?

They even wanted to compete for her affections?

That's a despicable bastard who betrays his master and ancestors!

However, emotions are completely beyond the control of reason.

"No!"

Yu Linglong blurted it out almost without thinking.

As soon as she said it, she realized she had overreacted.

Only then did he revert to his masterly demeanor, coldly reprimanding her.

"This is utter nonsense!"

"You've just broken through; this is the golden period for you to refine your cultivation and solidify your Dao heart!"

"How can I be swayed by such worldly romantic entanglements?"

Leng Qingyue felt somewhat aggrieved.

She never expected her master to refuse so decisively.

After all, it was Master who arranged for Cao Kun to detoxify him.

"But Master..." Leng Qingyue argued softly, "I can cultivate with Senior Brother Cao Kun! My cold poison, and this breakthrough, were all thanks to him..."

"Shut up!"

Hearing this, Yu Linglong felt even more heartbroken.

"The path of cultivation requires taking one step at a time, avoiding arrogance and impatience, in order to progress steadily and go far! One must never be too hasty!"

"That dual cultivation method, though seemingly a shortcut, easily shakes one's resolve, causing one to succumb to desire and develop inner demons!"

"If you become obsessed with this path, how will you ever attempt to break through to the Golden Core stage, or even reach the Nascent Soul stage?!"

"As your teacher, I will absolutely not allow you to ruin your future!"

Leng Qingyue listened to her master's stern teachings. Although she did not agree with them, she did not dare to talk back.

They could only lower their heads sensually and pretend to be humble and receptive to instruction.

But I was thinking to myself.

How could dual cultivation shake one's resolve to pursue the Dao?

Senior Brother Cao is clearly very powerful; he always helps me improve my cultivation.

Master must be afraid that I'll become so engrossed in it that I'll neglect my cultivation.

I'll bring Senior Brother Cao before Master later and prove it properly.

Leng Qingyue ignored Yu Linglong's warning completely, letting it go in one ear and out the other.

Yu Linglong sat on the platform, looking at her disciple's two-faced attitude, and felt a sense of helplessness.

This girl used to be so obedient!

Ever since he met that bastard Cao Kun, he's gotten bolder and bolder, and now he even dares to ignore what he says!

What kind of bewitching potion did that bastard give her?!

It's incredible that he could make his aloof disciple so devoted to him!

"Qingyue! Are you even listening to your teacher?!" Yu Linglong emphasized.

"Disciple understands!"

Leng Qingyue quickly snapped out of her daze and responded loudly.

She looked up, about to say something to ease the tension.

His gaze, however, inadvertently fell upon the area beneath the jade table.

……

……

"Huh?"

"Master, you...?"