But Senior Brother Isn't an Outsider

Lin Xi:...

"Sister, do the disciples of Azure Cloud Palace know you're so shameless??"

"Ahem, keep it low-profile."

Returning to Quiet Heart Peak, Xia Wantang released Lin Xi from the spirit beast bag:

"Lin Xi, the side hall next to the main hall is yours. Usually, no one will go there to disturb you."

"Also, in Azure Cloud Palace you must act with caution, make sure you aren't discovered by others, and don't run wild outside Quiet Heart Peak, understand?"

Hearing this, Lin Xi wore an expression of disdain:

"My cultivation is already at the Spirit Sovereign Realm Late-stage, and I'd still be afraid of being discovered by you puny human cultivators?"

If not for its desire to stay by Xia Wantang's side to recuperate from its injuries, it wouldn't even want to stay in Azure Cloud Palace, thank you very much.

Xia Wantang wore a helpless expression:

"Fine, fine, you're amazing. Just consider it a favor to me so you don't cause trouble, be a good girl."

Saying this, she took out a bottle of medicinal pills:

"These medicinal pills are good for the injuries on your body. When you finish them, ask me for more."

Since it had become her spirit pet, even under an equal contract, she wouldn't be stingy with this small benefit.

Anyway, these medicinal pills were all obtained through draws, and they weren't of much use to her anymore.

Since she needed to grind affection points, she might as well make the best use of everything.

Taking the medicinal pills, the corners of Lin Xi's mouth curled almost up to the sky:

"I knew Sister was the best to me!"

"Alright, alright, I'll stay in Quiet Heart Peak to recuperate in peace, I promise not to cause you any trouble."

Xia Wantang gained 5 affection points from Lin Xi, current affection points 45, exchanged for 50 faith points.

Xia Wantang rubbed Lin Xi's little head, then returned to the main hall.

Earlier in Azure Cloud City, she had bought not only a spirit beast bag, but also many materials for alchemy and artifact crafting, preparing to start practicing alchemy and artifact crafting.

As for formations and spirit talismans, her theoretical knowledge was already completely mastered, leaving only proficiency.

During this time, whenever she had free time, she practiced, trying out every single formation and spirit talisman.

Taking out the Dew Radiance Cauldron and materials, Xia Wantang began a full day of practice.

If one asked why she didn't use the Mystic Sky Divine Cauldron.

Using the Mystic Sky Divine Cauldron to refine pills or forge artifacts, as long as the materials put in were fine, success was one hundred percent guaranteed, and the grade could even rise to a higher level.

Xia Wantang was a beginner and wanted to lay a solid foundation first, naturally unwilling to use such a shortcut method.

Though cheating was also quite thrilling, she understood that if her foundation was unstable, trying to make up for it later would be even more difficult.

In the blink of an eye, the entire day passed. Early the next morning, Xia Wantang barely finished stretching when she heard movement outside.

She couldn't help but be startled: could it be that while she was engrossed in alchemy and artifact crafting, Lin Xi had caused trouble??

Thinking of this, she hurried out to check, only to see that it was actually Ye Xing practicing swordplay under the begonia tree.

Begonia petals inadvertently fell onto his hair, matched with that exquisite face that blurred the lines of gender, making him exceptionally pure and striking.

Noticing Xia Wantang's gaze, Ye Xing turned his head to look. Although he wore sacred light-gold robes, a pair of phoenix eyes brimmed with amorous charm:

"Junior Sister made me wait quite a while! You finally deigned to come back?"

Hearing this, Xia Wantang chuckled inwardly:

I haven't gone looking for the Son of Destiny, yet the Son of Destiny has actively run over to find me instead. Truly a rare sight.

Yet she also understood that Ye Xing didn't fully trust her, which was why he paid such close attention to her movements.

"Returning yesterday, I saw it was getting late, so I didn't go to disturb Senior Brother."

"If Senior Brother doesn't mind, every morning we can continue our sparring sessions on Lingyun Peak."

As for the afternoons, she had other plans; surely she couldn't revolve around Ye Xing alone every single day.

Ye Xing wore a profound expression:

"I originally thought my cultivation talent was already the highest within Azure Cloud Palace."

"Yet I never expected that after a month apart, Junior Sister's cultivation would actually break through to the Mystic Martial Realm Peak."

Ye Xing's true cultivation had broken through to the Spirit Channeling Realm Completion just half a month ago, while his publicly announced cultivation was the Mystic Martial Realm Peak.

Xia Wantang's cultivation had broken through to the Profound Heaven Realm Completion last night, and the spiritual power fluctuation she currently displayed outwardly was also the Mystic Martial Realm Peak.

This was also why Ye Xing suspected her.

Clearly, for the previous half year, Xia Wantang's cultivation showed no progress whatsoever, yet within a mere month, her cultivation directly rose by two grades. If she didn't have some sort of secret, not even Ye Xing would believe it.

Hearing this, Xia Wantang wore a conflicted expression, and finally bit her lip and spoke:

"This is a secret of mine. If Senior Brother hears it, you absolutely must not tell anyone else."

The young maiden's expression was slightly embarrassed, a flush of red appearing on her fair face, and her originally cold, light amber pupils held a flustered emotion, appearing vastly more vibrant than usual.

When a beauty revealed such an expression, anyone would have their curiosity piqued.

Ye Xing felt as though someone were tickling the tip of his heart, and unconsciously softened his expression:

"Tell me, Junior Sister, I will never tell a soul."

Only then did Xia Wantang slowly say:

"Actually, I possess a natural Divine Physique—the Ice Pure Jade Body."

"That is why I am able to cultivate so rapidly. Earlier, I didn't dare cultivate too quickly, mainly spending my time studying cultivation techniques and sword techniques."

Finishing this, she added with a shy expression:

"Even the Palace Lord doesn't know about this secret, Senior Brother must definitely help me keep it confidential."

Revealing this secret to Ye Xing was the "ultimate move" she had thought up.

Wasn't Ye Xing afraid that she had discovered his secret and would leak it to others?

Then she would simply tell the other party her own secret directly, demonstrating her attitude of complete trust in Ye Xing.

The Ice Pure Jade Body was a Divine Grade Second Tier physique after all; the gold content of this secret was extremely high, and it would definitely deliver an impact to Ye Xing's psychology.

Sure enough, upon hearing these words, Ye Xing's pupils constricted.

He clearly hadn't expected that Xia Wantang would actually reveal such a massive trump card to him; could it be that she really loved him to the core??

Xia Wantang gained 10 affection points from Ye Xing, current affection points 50, exchanged for 100 faith points.

Hearing the affection level broadcast, Xia Wantang felt a surge of joy in her heart:

It really worked! When dealing with Ye Xing, it seemed one still had to use heavy-handed tactics.

As for the secret of the Ice Pure Jade Body, she wasn't worried that Ye Xing would leak it to others.

Ye Xing had no friends to begin with; throughout the entire Azure Cloud Palace, the person he had the closest relationship with was Palace Lord Fu Hanqiu.

Leaving aside the fact that he wouldn't tell Fu Hanqiu about this matter, Xia Wantang wasn't afraid of Fu Hanqiu knowing either.

Moreover, the degree of a secret like the Ice Pure Jade Body was just right.

It was neither a trump card she particularly treasured, nor did it fall short of being god-tier—simply perfect.

Just as she raised her head, Xia Wantang saw Ye Xing wearing a solemn expression:

"Junior Sister, your vigilance against outsiders is far too weak."

"You possess a god-tier physique; you should guard this secret deep in your heart, otherwise it will draw covetous eyes."

The Ice Pure Jade Body was not only immensely beneficial to its possessor, but also exceptionally suited for dual cultivation.

If it were discovered by someone with ulterior motives, there was no guarantee they wouldn't capture Xia Wantang to use her as a cauldron for dual cultivation.

Xia Wantang blinked, her pair of pretty eyes bright and pure, filled entirely with trust:

"But Senior Brother isn't an outsider, you know. I know Senior Brother would absolutely never harm me."