Why Weren't We Great Beauties?

Su Jinxuan was stunned for a moment, her eyes widened slightly, and her heart skipped a beat.

Beauty-Preserving Pill?!

As a female cultivator, Su Jinxuan naturally cared a great deal about her appearance.

Even though she is now at the Nascent Soul Realm stage with a lifespan of over a thousand years, time will not be merciful in the end.

However, as she gets older, even with her abundant spiritual power, her appearance will still age.

She naturally wanted the Youth- Beauty-Preserving Pill.

But to her surprise, Lu Yang actually took one out and gave it to her!

This...

Su Jinxuan was at a loss for how to respond.

In those deep eyes, the usually calm and composed light was now tinged with a rare moment of bewilderment.

Seeing Su Jinxuan's eyes widen slightly as she stared at the Beauty-Preserving Pill without speaking, Lu Yang smiled slightly and said, "Elder Su, take it."

Su Jinxuan snapped out of her daze, gave Lu Yang a deep look, pursed her red lips, and reached out to take the jade bottle.

She held the jade bottle in her palm, her voice a little softer than usual. "... Then I won't stand on ceremony, I'll owe you a favor."

Lu Yang smiled and waved his hand, without saying anything more.

The three people beside Lin Xuanchen exchanged glances, all feeling somewhat strange.

As male cultivators, they naturally had no interest in things like Beauty-Preserving Pills.

Use it if you have it, it doesn't matter if you don't.

However, they also understood to some extent that female cultivators had a different view of appearance than male cultivators.

Lu Yang just gave away this precious Beauty-Preserving Pill to Su Jinxuan like that?

Could it be that, as they suspect, Lu Yang has taken a liking to Su Jinxuan?

If that's really the case, it would naturally be a good thing for the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect.

The three exchanged a knowing glance, a barely perceptible hint of joy appearing in their eyes.

The next moment, Lu Yang took out something else.

It was a palm-sized wooden box, carved from a single piece of aged sandalwood. The grain was fine and rustic, and it faintly exuded a very subtle, bitter fragrance of herbs and wood.

He gently handed the wooden box to Su Jinxuan, his tone still casual and composed. "Elder Su, your 'Golden Rainbow Sword Canon' should be nearing perfection, right? Inside are Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves. Take them and use them; they can help you take the final step."

Upon hearing this, the air on the mountain path seemed to freeze instantly.

Han Qianshan was the first to react, his eyes widening in disbelief. He exclaimed, "Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves?! Young Master Lu, this is Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves?!"

His sharply defined face was filled with disbelief.

Although Qi Yunshu did not speak, his usually composed eyes widened in shock.

Lin Xuanchen's fingers, which were stroking his beard, froze in mid-air, and a rare moment of discomposure appeared on his wrinkled face.

He unconsciously twisted a few strands of his silvery beard into a tuft, without even noticing.

If the Beauty-Preserving Pills mentioned earlier were of little use to Lin Xuanchen and his companions, then...

So now, the Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves... made the three of them green with envy.

This is the legendary Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves!

A top-tier heavenly materials and earthly treasures that can enhance comprehension and accelerate the understanding of Cultivation Method and the Great Dao in a short period of time!

Throughout the entire history of the Canglan Realm, the number of times Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves has appeared can be counted on one hand!

It is said that this tea is only produced from the Dao Comprehension Tea Tree, and it seems that only in a higher plane of existence can such a Heaven and Earth Spirit Root be cultivated!

Let alone Qin Province, looking across the Eastern Domain and even the entire Canglan Realm, there are probably very few forces that can produce Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves!

Lu Yang actually gave Su Jinxuan a box of Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves???

Judging from the size of this wooden box, it contains far more than just a few pieces; it probably weighs several ounces!

If they were given this Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves, they could completely reorganize their learning and insights from beginning to end, and make another breakthrough in a short period of time!

Especially for Lin Xuanchen, who has been stuck at the Peak Nascent Soul for countless years, if he had this Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves, even just a few more insights would be of immeasurable help in his breakthrough to the Divine Spirit Transformation Realm!

The three of them stared intently at the wooden box, their eyes glued to it, unable to look away.

If it weren't for the fact that Lu Yang had taken out this Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves and gave it to their own Supreme Elder, they probably would have wanted to snatch it away.

If Lin Xuanchen and the other two were already reacting this way, then Su Jinxuan herself was even more so.

She had just snapped out of her daze from the Beauty-Preserving Pill, and before she could even put the pill into her Storage Bag, another wooden box was handed to her.

After hearing Lu Yang's explanation, she froze on the spot, her mind going completely blank.

Her heart, which was already racing, quickened even further, and her mind was in turmoil.

What does Young Master Lu mean by this?!

Beauty-Preserving Pills... well, forget about them.

After all, it doesn't improve one's strength.

But the Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves are different... This is something that even a Spirit Transformation Realm expert would consider a priceless treasure!

Improving one's comprehension means improving one's understanding of the Great Dao!

After reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, every breakthrough in cultivation is inextricably linked to the understanding of the Great Dao!

And Lu Yang actually took out so much money to give to her all at once?!

Could it be... that Young Master Lu has really taken a liking to her?

The thought resurfaced, this time clearer and harder to dispel than before.

But... but they're so far apart in age!

On the contrary, Su Jinxuan didn't care about the difference in strength.

After all, in her opinion, with Young Master Lu's talent, he would definitely reach the Nascent Soul Realm in the future, and even the Spirit Transformation Realm would not be the end for him.

What bothered her most was the large age gap between them.

Which of the women around Young Master Lu isn't quite young?

However... with the resources provided by Young Master Lu, it's not impossible for me to break through to the Spirit Transformation Realm in the future...

The moment the thought crossed her mind, Su Jinxuan ruthlessly cut it off.

A chill ran through her; she was somewhat alarmed.

This kind of dependence on others is so unlike her!

She rose from a mere Qi Refining Realm disciple to her current status as a Nascent Soul True Lord, relying on her talent, hard work, and the fortuitous opportunities she forged through countless battles!

She never considered herself inferior to any other monk!

Now, isn't this idea tantamount to placing all one's hopes on Lu Yang?!

How could she have such an idea?!

Su Jinxuan's mind was in complete chaos.

Or... should we refuse?

This favor is truly immense!

It's so big that she simply can't pay it back...

But if I refuse, will it displease Young Master Lu?

An idea slowly surfaced in her mind.

Su Jinxuan's heart tightened suddenly, and she felt a strange sense of panic and even fear.

She even felt that some of her thoughts just now were not like her at all!

It's like he's Qi Deviation!

Then Su Jinxuan thought of something, and her heart sank slightly.

The cracks in my Dao heart left behind...

The effects are probably still felt today...

If her Dao heart hadn't already been imperfect, how could she have wavered so easily?

After a long silence, Su Jinxuan took a deep breath and suppressed all her surging emotions.

She raised her head, her gaze regaining its clarity and composure. "Young Master Lu Jinxuan, I feel unworthy to receive this Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves. Please take it back and use it yourself."

Lin Xuanchen and the other two. "?????"

Ah?

They refused?!

No... you don't have to give it to us!

How could you refuse??

This is damn Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves!

They were all dumbfounded.

Such a wonderful gift, especially from Young Master Lu, how could you bear to refuse it?

Lu Yang raised an eyebrow slightly.

He had been looking at the Affection Panel the whole time.

Su Jinxuan accepted the Beauty-Preserving Pill, and her favorability rating increased by 1 point, reaching 72 points.

He had originally thought that by taking out the Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves, the price would rise even further.

That didn't happen, and Su Jinxuan even refused.

Lu Yang looked at Su Jinxuan's persistent expression, seemingly lost in thought.

Elder Su is much more independent than Lin Ying and Jiang Shiqing.

She wasn't the type to willingly accept favors from others; she had built her career through her own hard work over the centuries, and owing others too much made her uncomfortable.

Lu Yang's mind raced, and he smiled, "Elder Su, please don't misunderstand. After your 'Golden Rainbow Sword Canon' reaches its peak, discussing the Dao with me will greatly benefit me. Besides, consider this a loan to you. Just think of it as Elder Su owing me a favor."

Upon hearing this, Su Jinxuan's resolve began to waver.

Does she want to Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves?

Naturally, they had considered every possible angle.

She was just one step away from Golden Rainbow Sword Canon.

With this Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves, one might be able to save years or even decades of arduous cultivation.

After perfecting her Cultivation Method, she will be able to break through to higher levels more smoothly.

She closed her eyes, feeling herself slowly walking towards the abyss.

But... she couldn't resist this sweet temptation.

Looking at the handsome, ethereal young man with a gentle smile before her, she felt a pang of bitterness in her heart.

Who can stop that?

After a long while, Su Jinxuan glanced helplessly at Lu Yang and sighed.

The sigh carried a hint of self-mockery, but more so a sense of relief.

She reached out and took the wooden box, saying softly, "Since that's the case... then I'll owe Young Master Lu another favor."

At the very least... this was something I earned through personal connections.

With his own Nascent Soul Realm cultivation, it would ultimately be helpful to Young Master Lu.

At worst, I'll risk my life for him; that'll be repaying a favor.

In that case, I wouldn't be considered to be dependent on Young Master Lu, would I?

Su Jinxuan silently comforted herself and carefully put the wooden box away.

Lin Xuanchen and the other two watched with bated breath as Su Jinxuan put the wooden box into her Storage Bag, then turned their gazes to Lu Yang, their eyes filled with a hint of anticipation.

What if... I have one too?

However, Lu Yang ignored the three people's pitiful looks.

He simply smiled politely at them and asked, "Is there anything else?"

The three people. "..."

They're so depressed they feel like crying.

Why aren't they considered great beauties?!

If they were exceptionally beautiful female cultivators, perhaps Young Master Lu could reward them with some Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves?

Lin Xuanchen forced a smile, a smile more painful than a grimace, onto his aged face. "... No, it's all alright now, Young Master Lu, please continue with your work... The four of us will take our leave now."