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

Cao Kun keenly sensed the unusual nature of the matter.

A powerful figure at the peak of the early Nascent Soul stage, and a true master at the pinnacle of the Hehuan Sect's inner sect.

I just came out of the pass and coincidentally passed by Dan Pavilion?

And what a coincidence that he took a liking to an outer sect manager who had just broken through to the early stage of Foundation Establishment?

In the inner sect of the Hehuan Sect, every year there are several disciples who break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

There are plenty of promising young talents with excellent bone age.

Nangong Wan had been the manager of the outer sect's scripture pavilion for over ten years, remaining unknown to the public.

Even if it's a gradual accumulation of knowledge and experience that eventually leads to some spiritual phenomena.

At best, the treatment would be promotion to an elite inner disciple.

To make an exception and accept him as a personal disciple? Absolutely not!

This old man definitely didn't have his eye on any of those worthless qualifications.

They must have realized that Nangong Wan had a special constitution.

They want to use the guise of taking on apprentices to bring people back to Yunyu Peak to be their exclusive cultivation furnace!

You old fool, how dare you covet my people?

They're really asking for it!

Cao Kun put on a warm, spring-like smile and stepped forward.

He gripped Xie Wuwang's raised hand tightly in his palm and shook it up and down with practiced ease.

"You're too kind, Peak Master. Senior Sister Nangong is incredibly fortunate to have been able to join Cloud Rain Peak and receive your personal instruction."

Xie Wuwang felt a slight sense of relief as he experienced Cao Kun's enthusiasm.

It seems that although this kid is extremely bloodthirsty, he is not a completely clueless mad dog.

As long as we give him enough face to keep him calm, we can consider the matter of taking him away today settled.

"Not at all. It's just that Wan'er is exceptionally talented, and I was simply delighted to find her..."

Xie Wuwang stroked his beard, intending to put on a kind teacher's face and climb up the pole to get away as soon as possible.

Cao Kun, however, abruptly changed the subject, directly shutting him down.

"but."

"Senior Sister Nangong has only recently entered the inner sect, and her foundation is still too weak. Peak Master Xie, as the master of a peak, is also a highly respected Nascent Soul expert."

"This exceptional gift for accepting a personal disciple... it must be incredibly generous, right?"

"I wonder what kind of protective magic treasure Peak Master Xie has bestowed upon you? Show it to me, so that I, as a junior, may have a look?"

At the entrance of the main hall.

Manager Zhang and four others were peeking through the door frame.

Upon hearing this, they all gasped in shock.

Knock on the bamboo bar!

This is blatantly extorting money from a Nascent Soul cultivator!

That's Master Xie of Yunyu Peak!

When he walks around inside the gate, everyone treats him with utmost respect.

This Elder Cao is something else. He just took over the Pill Pavilion and immediately started asking the Nascent Soul seniors for a greeting gift.

The managers exchanged glances, their eyes filled with deep respect.

Compared to this ruthless person, their previous methods of embezzling spirit stones from the books were like a three-year-old playing house.

Xie Wuwang's kind smile froze on his face, and the corners of his mouth twitched uncontrollably twice.

A gift to mark our meeting?

All he could think about today was how to bring this top-grade furnace cauldron back to the peak without anyone noticing.

They didn't even consider that aspect!

Taking on a disciple in the early stages of Foundation Establishment is just a matter of giving them a few spirit stones as a formality.

Who would actually bring out their most treasured possession?

But now that Cao Kun has put him in such a precarious position, Xie Wuwang is caught in a dilemma.

Not giving it to him? This kid even shattered Su Changhe's Nascent Soul Dharma Image yesterday.

If things turn sour on the spot, it's uncertain whether this old man will even be able to walk out of the main hall of the Pill Pavilion unscathed today.

Moreover, Nangong Wan, this fat sheep that was about to be eaten, will also have to fly away.

Give it to me? Ordinary scrap metal is simply not presentable.

Bringing it out would be a slap in the face to him, the Nascent Soul Peak Master.

Cao Kun, that heartless man, will definitely seize this opportunity to make a scene.

Xie Wuwang clenched his teeth, his heart bleeding madly.

You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub.

As long as we bring this reborn holy body back.

Use the resources of Yunyu Peak to fertilize.

When the best time for tonification arrives, drain her completely.

The bottleneck that has kept me stuck at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm for decades will surely be broken.

There is even a very high possibility that they will directly advance to the mid-to-late stages of the Nascent Soul realm!

Compared to the future path to heaven, sacrificing a little now is worth it!

"Yes... of course we have that! We do!"

Xie Wuwang forced a stiff smile and wiped it across his spatial storage ring.

Two things appeared out of thin air in my palm.

A piece of inner armor, as thin as a cicada's wing, radiating a deep blue glow.

A jade vase carved with exquisite cloud patterns.

"Wan'er."

Xie Wuwang forced himself to put the things into Nangong Wan's hands.

"This Water Cloud Armor is a top-grade defensive magic weapon made from sixth-order cold water dragon scales."

"When pushed to its limit, it can withstand a full-force attack from a late-stage Golden Core cultivator."

"This jade bottle contains an extremely precious Grade 4 Qi-Strengthening Pill."

"It will greatly benefit your initial stage of Foundation Establishment and the consolidation of your spiritual power."

Xie Wuwang felt excruciating pain in his heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys; every word he uttered seemed to bleed.

"Consider it...consider it a gift from your teacher!"

Massive bleeding.

Absolutely massive bleeding.

Manager Zhang, who was peeking through the door frame, stared wide-eyed.

I was thinking to myself: Elder Cao is awesome!

Nangong Wan was stunned as she held the two treasures that radiated astonishing spiritual energy.

Having served as an outer sect manager for over a decade, the highest-grade item she had ever seen was the Rank 5 Spirit Condensation Pill that Cao Kun had given her last night.

Faced with the precious treasure bestowed by the Nascent Soul cultivator, she was somewhat at a loss.

"Master... this is too precious, I am unworthy to accept it..." Nangong Wan subconsciously wanted to decline.

"Senior Sister Nangong, since it's Peak Master Xie's kind gesture, please accept it."

Cao Kun stepped forward from the side and naturally put his arm around Nangong Wan's extremely voluptuous waist.

The touch was amazing, with the mature charm of a woman combined with the tightness of a top-notch cultivator.

Even Cao Kun, that pervert, couldn't help but secretly praise him: "Top-notch!"

He felt the burning heat and masculine scent emanating from his waist.

A blush appeared on Nangong Wan's pretty face.

But instead of breaking free, she felt an unprecedented sense of security in this domineering action.

She instinctively leaned into Cao Kun's broad chest.

"One should not refuse a gift from an elder."

Cao Kun, with his arm around the beauty, looked at Xie Wuwang with a half-smile.

"How can a Nascent Soul cultivator like Master Xie take back what he has given away?"

"Wouldn't that be a slap in his face?"

Xie Wuwang's eyelids twitched violently, and he almost fainted.

He was not only heartbroken over the magic weapon, but what made his eyes blaze with fury was Cao Kun's actions!

That Nangong Wan was his designated top-grade furnace vessel, the vessel for his future breakthrough!

At that moment, she was suddenly embraced by another man right in front of her.

Moreover, the woman not only did not resist, but even showed such a shy and obsequious attitude!

But what can he do?

He could only grit his teeth and nod in agreement:

"Elder Cao is right. Wan'er, you...you can accept it without worry."

Looking at Xie Wuwang's smile, which was more like a grimace.

Cao Kun sneered inwardly.

As expected, I guessed correctly.

There wasn't even a proper ceremony for accepting apprentices, and the gifts were hastily put together under duress.

This old man never intended to actually take on any apprentices; he was only after the furnace/cauldron.

They're willing to go to such great lengths to take people away; their ambitions are far-reaching.

"As expected of Peak Master Xie, you are indeed wealthy and generous. This junior admires you."

Cao Kun pulled Nangong Wan closer to his chest and stared intently into Xie Wuwang's eyes.

"I'm relieved that my senior sister has gone to Yunyu Peak."

"When I have time in the future, I will definitely visit Yunyu Peak in person to pay him a proper visit."

Upon hearing the words "personally visit".

Xie Wuwang felt a chill run down his spine.

You've come to visit Yunyu Peak? Are you here to wipe out your entire family?!

"No trouble at all! No trouble at all!"

Xie Wuwang waved his hand repeatedly.

"Elder Cao has taken over the Pill Pavilion and is extremely busy. How could I dare to trouble you!"

He was afraid that things might change if he delayed.

Cao Kun doesn't play by the rules at all. If he comes up with some dirty tricks to extort money, his family's wealth won't be enough to cover the losses.

We must leave immediately.

"Wan'er is my beloved disciple, so I will naturally teach her everything I know."

"There's no time to lose. Wan'er, come back to the peak with me. I'll open a spiritual energy cave for you right away to help you stabilize your cultivation!"

Having said that, Xie Wuwang flicked his sleeve, making a move to use his spiritual power to lift Nangong Wan up.

"Wait a minute."

Cao Kun stood still, showing no sign of letting go of Nangong Wan's waist.

"Thank you, Peak Master, what's the rush?"

Xie Wuwang froze, barely suppressing his anger: "Elder Cao, do you have any further instructions?"

"I wouldn't call it giving advice."

"But I just took over the Pill Pavilion. That old bastard Ye Ting left behind a mess, with hundreds of thousands of spiritual herb accounts in complete chaos."

"What I really need is someone I know well and who is reliable to help me manage things."

Cao Kun turned his head and looked at Nangong Wan in his arms.

"Senior Sister Nangong has been in charge of the outer sect's scripture pavilion for over ten years. She is extremely familiar with all kinds of records and accounts."

"This seclusion isn't urgent. Let's postpone it for now."

Xie Wuwang's pretense completely crumbled.

He clenched his fists, and the spiritual power of the early Nascent Soul stage surged wildly within his body.

This is outrageous! Absolutely outrageous!!

They knocked over my top-grade magic weapon.

Now you want to seize my top-quality furnace cauldron?

Do you really think I, a Nascent Soul cultivator, am made of clay?!

"Elder Cao!"

Xie Wuwang's voice was somber, each word spoken slowly and deliberately.

"Wan'er is already my personal disciple. Returning to her peak for seclusion is a matter of course for our sect. You wouldn't dare to forcibly interfere in the internal affairs of another peak, would you?!"

Faced with the wrath of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Cao Kun showed no intention of backing down.

The purplish-gold elixir inside his body slowly rotated.

After merging with the Chaos Remnant Sword, that terrifying killing aura faintly seeped out from the body along the meridians.

It actually managed to shatter the Nascent Soul stage's pressure into pieces in mid-air!

Xie Wuwang's pupils suddenly contracted.

Within that black aura, he truly felt a death threat powerful enough to obliterate his nascent soul!

"Thank you for your kindness."

Cao Kun's smile faded, and he didn't even bother to address him as "Peak Master" politely.

"I told you, Dan Pavilion needs her."

"I've left you here, you can't understand human language..."

"Or do you want to go and keep Elder Su Changhe company?"

Xie Wuwang trembled with anger at those words.

He looked at Cao Kun's irritating face, and the spiritual energy in his palm gathered and dispersed repeatedly.

He dared not gamble.

That kid is a complete madman.

He dared to kill even the Grand Elder of the Inner Sect, so killing another Cloud Rain Peak Master didn't seem to bother him much.

If he were to make a move now, facing that eerie black sword energy, he wouldn't have any confidence in escaping unscathed.

It's not worth risking your life for a cauldron you haven't even tasted yet.

Xie Wuwang dispersed the spiritual energy surging around his body.

He swallowed his anger and humiliation.

"Okay. Very good."

"Since Elder Cao is busy with the affairs of the Pill Pavilion, then Wan'er will borrow the Pill Pavilion for a few days."

He looked at Nangong Wan, who was hiding behind Cao Kun and remained silent.

"Wan'er, after you've finished dealing with the miscellaneous affairs of Dan Pavilion, return to Yunyu Peak to report as soon as possible."

That's all.

Xie Wuwang snorted coldly, not wanting to stay a moment longer, and transformed into a stream of light, disappearing from the spot.

High in the sky, hundreds of miles away.

Xie Wuwang's face contorted in agony as he roared and swore inwardly:

"Cao Kun! You little beast!"

"I'll let you be arrogant for a little longer!"

"Those top-grade furnace vessels like Nangong Wan's will be mine sooner or later."

"The moment I find the opportunity to consume her essence, that will be the day you, you little beast, perish!"