Sister, am I good-looking?

Xia Wantang: "..."

Damn, I said too much again.

Actually, that's not right. I only praised him a little; it wasn't as exaggerated as Xiao Rui's words.

When Xiao Rui asked about Ye Xing's strength, I naturally answered truthfully.

Furthermore, if we really had to get into specifics, I was being too modest.

I can only say that these Sons of Destiny are all outstanding. If you pick any one of them, I could praise them for quite a while.

"Junior Brother Xiao, I'm just telling the truth. Among our peers, the Holy Son is indeed one of the best."

"You two are different ages. You're younger than him, and your cultivation is almost catching up. Comparatively, you have more potential."

"If Junior Brother Xiao wants me to praise you, I could praise you for three days and three nights."

Xia Wantang: I don't have many merits; I'm just an ordinary, unremarkable master of flattery.

Seeing her natural expression, free from any shyness or guilt, Xiao Rui actually believed her.

Even Elder Sword spoke up to defend her:

"Kid, your Senior Sister Xia doesn't seem like she's lying. That Holy Son is probably very strong, and he'll be your toughest opponent."

"In the remaining month, you need to strive to break through to the peak of the Mystic Martial Realm, defeat the Holy Son, and give this girl a good show!"

Hearing this, Xiao Rui's heart was filled with motivation:

"Naturally. I'll let Senior Sister know that I'm better than any peer my age!"

Seeing Xiao Rui like this, Elder Sword was very pleased:

He hadn't expected that matters of the heart wouldn't make this kid complacent, but instead, would give him more drive.

Including recently, it was also because Xiao Rui wanted to quickly catch up to Xia Wantang's cultivation that he was able to break through to the perfected Mystic Martial Realm so quickly.

[Xia Wantang gained 5 Favorability Points from Xiao Rui. Current Favorability Points: 60. Converted to Faith Points: 50.]

[Oh my god, Host, how did Xiao Rui's Favorability Points also break 60? This progress is faster than this System anticipated!]

Xia Wantang: Just a little favorability, got it. No need for further explanation, it's awesome plus.

Snapping back to reality, Xiao Rui's gaze was firm:

"Senior Sister Xia, I will work hard for the next month and definitely won't disappoint you."

Xia Wantang smiled and nodded:

"Good."

"But you don't need to push yourself too hard. The Inner Sect Grand Competition is nothing. Compared to the upcoming Sect Grand Competition, it's like comparing a firefly to the moon."

"The Sect Grand Competition of the Questioning Immortals Realm, held once every fifty years, will be attended by all renowned major sects and powerful families. By then, your stage won't just be Azure Cloud Palace, but the entire Questioning Immortals Realm."

This was precisely Xiao Rui's plan.

Although Azure Cloud Palace had some renown within the East Hill Domain, it wasn't particularly impressive when viewed across the entire Questioning Immortals Realm.

The Questioning Immortals Realm had five major regions. Excluding the Hills of Chaotic Stars in the center, each of the four outer regions had one strongest sect:

Asking Dao Valley in the East Hill Domain; Radiant Light Sect in the West Desert Domain; Crimson Sun Sect in the South Plains Domain; and Flowing Moon Pavilion in the North Border Domain.

In past Sect Grand Competitions of the Questioning Immortals Realm, disciples from these four major sects were the ones who shone the brightest.

Sects like Azure Cloud Palace, which were considered second-rate, often only went to make their presence known.

Now, with Xia Wantang, Xiao Rui, and Ye Xing as their trump cards, Azure Cloud Palace was bound to stir up the Sect Grand Competition.

After encouraging Xiao Rui, Xia Wantang returned to Quiet Heart Peak.

As soon as she landed, a small blue beast pounced into her arms:

"Sister, where did you go again? Didn't we agree you'd only practice sword in the morning?"

"I'm so bored being alone here."

Xia Wantang rubbed the horn on its head:

"You just focus on cultivating and healing. Your injuries aren't better yet, so don't always think about going out to play."

Hearing this, Lin Xi blinked:

"So, if my injuries heal, I can go out and play?"

Xia Wantang nodded:

"Of course, you can. Just don't get caught by other cultivators."

Regarding Lin Xi, she had already signed an equal contract, so the link between them was always there. She was the least worried about gaining its favorability.

"But it's best if you return before the Sect Grand Competition of the Questioning Immortals Realm. There will be trial secret realms then, and I can take you inside."

Lin Xi was powerful. If she brought it along into the trial secret realms, its safety would be absolutely guaranteed.

Xia Wantang's human form was too weak, and she couldn't easily switch identities. When she needed external help, she would seek it.

Lin Xi exclaimed, "Hooray!"

"That's great! I promise to keep a low profile when we're out and I definitely won't get caught by any other despicable humans."

[Xia Wantang gained 5 favorability points with Lin Xi. Current favorability: 50. Earned 50 faith points.]

Hearing the electronic announcement of her favorability rising, Xia Wantang found it amusing. As expected, he's still just a child. His favorability increased just by hearing he could go out and play.

However, she suddenly thought of a problem:

"But your current appearance is that of a demonic beast, and you're so distinctive. Even if you can conceal your aura, going out like this will easily attract the attention of bad people."

Lin Xi chuckled:

"Don't worry, sister. My injuries have almost recovered, and I can already transform into human form and go out to have fun~"

Right, advanced demonic beasts can shapeshift once they reach the Spirit Sovereign Realm.

But Lin Xi is still a young beast. When he transforms, won't he still look like a child?

Her curiosity piqued, Xia Wantang couldn't help but ask:

"Lin Xi, what do you look like after you transform?"

Speaking of this, Lin Xi became very proud:

"Our Kirin clan is on par with the Dragon clan. When we transform into human form, we are naturally majestic and imposing."

As he spoke, light began to gather around him. Hidden by the white light, the small beast slowly took on the appearance of a young man.

"How is it, sister? Am I handsome?"

Lin Xi was dressed in a blue brocade robe, its embroidery shimmering with iridescent light, very similar to the Kirin's own scales.

Although his face was still youthful, he was already a meter eighty tall, with somewhat slender shoulders.

His features were extremely delicate and sculpted, with smooth facial lines ensuring he was handsome from every angle.

His brown eyes were round like apricot eyes, yet they had the upward tilt of peach blossom eyes. His lips were a very light, pale pink, and his innocent expression was both harmless and dangerously alluring.

Most striking were his long, brownish hair, which contrasted with his fair skin, giving him a unique exotic charm.

Seeing this, Xia Wantang couldn't help but exclaim in wonder, tiptoeing to touch him here and there:

"Lin Xi, I didn't expect you to look like a young man after transforming."

Hearing this, Lin Xi looked unconvinced, his voice a clear and pleasant young man's tone:

"That's because my cultivation hasn't reached the Spirit Emperor stage yet, so this isn't my adult form!"

"When I reach adulthood, I'll definitely be huge and incredibly imposing."

Xia Wantang suppressed a smile:

"Imposing is fine, but 'huge' is debatable. Being too muscular isn't what girls like."

Lin Xi seriously considered her words:

"Is that so...?"

Suddenly, as if he'd thought of something, he lowered his head, his brown eyes fixed on Xia Wantang:

"Then what kind do you like, sister?"

Xia Wantang answered without much thought:

"An inverted triangle body shape with eight-pack abs, broad shoulders, and a narrow waist, over 1.85 meters tall, and as handsome as possible!"

Lin Xi looked incredulous:

"It's that simple?"

"How is that simple! I've barely seen a few people like that."

Although cultivators generally had good looks, apart from the Sons of Destiny, most male cultivators were only considered moderately handsome, and their height and physique weren't necessarily that perfect.

Lin Xi, however, seized on the key point in Xia Wantang's words:

"So, sister, you've seen a few then?"