Ambition

Cheng Yunxiao did not back down.

"Rules are made by people, and unreasonable rules should be abolished! If disciples can provoke others arbitrarily, it will be even easier to cause internal strife within the sect."

"You—!"

"Alright!"

Just as the two were about to get into a heated argument, the Grand Elder stepped in to stop them.

"Both of you have some valid points, but it is also a fact that Lu Wangchuan killed someone in public. How about this, he will be confined for half a year, and the Law Enforcement Hall will compensate Still Water Peak with some resources as compensation. This matter is settled here and will not be discussed further!"

Both of them had to give some face, but they also both got what they wanted.

Cheng Yunxiao saved Lu Wangchuan, turning a major issue into a minor one. The Second Elder also made the Law Enforcement Hall bleed a little, saving face.

While it couldn't be said that everyone was happy, they still had to give the Grand Elder some face, didn't they?

After returning to his residence, Lu Wangchuan wrote a letter to his sister who was far away in Chu Zhou.

Before coming here, he only wanted to improve his cultivation as quickly as possible so he could settle down early. Now it was time to write back to her.

In the letter, he first talked about his recent situation, telling his sister not to worry and that he had already joined the Divine Water Sect.

The remaining greetings were more formal, and he asked about Xiao Wu and Xiao Yue, hoping his sister could give them food and treat them well.

Finally, he enclosed a fifty thousand Silver Note for his sister before sending the letter.

In the past, he wasn't strong enough and didn't have much money, so he had to be frugal and improve his cultivation as quickly as possible. Now he could finally give back to his sister a little.

With the money he returned to her, his sister should be able to hold her head up a little higher in her in-laws' home, right?

He hoped she would be happy.

After sending the letter, Lu Wangchuan was about to enter immersive cultivation again, but Chen Qingquan came to relay a message, saying that the Grandmaster had summoned him. Lu Wangchuan immediately rushed to the Law Enforcement Hall main hall.

Along the way, Chen Qingquan had already told him about the Grandmaster settling the matter with Still Water Peak. So upon arriving at the Law Enforcement Hall main hall, Lu Wangchuan immediately cupped his hands in thanks.

"Thank you, Grandmaster."

Cheng Yunxiao's expression was solemn.

"Wangchuan, you were a bit reckless today. I'm not saying you were reckless for killing someone, but for provoking Yun Mengyao. Do you know that let alone you facing her, even if it were your master facing her, he would undoubtedly be defeated."

Lu Wangchuan's expression was calm.

"I once promised my master that I would definitely reclaim Still Water Peak for him, and I will not break my word."

Cheng Yunxiao sighed deeply.

"The Grandmaster naturally knows you are a good child who knows how to repay kindness, but reality is cruel. It's not that the Grandmaster is speaking hurtful words, but you simply are not qualified to fight Yun Mengyao."

"Not being qualified now doesn't mean I won't be qualified in the future."

As he finished speaking, a Dantian Realm aura erupted from Lu Wangchuan, causing Cheng Yunxiao's pupils to shrink instantly. He sat up from his chair, looking at him with a face full of disbelief.

"You broke through again?"

"Thanks to the abundant spiritual energy of the Divine Water Sect."

Lu Wangchuan casually made up an excuse to brush him off, but Cheng Yunxiao was inwardly shaken.

He naturally knew that the Divine Water Sect had abundant spiritual energy, but there weren't many who could break through to the Dantian Realm at the age of eighteen like Lu Wangchuan. This required exceptional talent.

Most people took twenty, thirty, or even forty years, or even their entire lives, to achieve it.

Good heavens, geniuses are rare. I didn't expect Xian Yuan to encounter two at once, and each one is more monstrous than the last.

After a long while, Cheng Yunxiao finally recovered from his shock. He then took out a bottle from hisbosom and threw it to Lu Wangchuan.

"There are fifty Divine Blood Pills in here. Take them all and cultivate well. Don't rush the duel with Yun Mengyao. At worst, wait another three years.

Your talent is stronger than Yun Mengyao's. Surpassing her is only a matter of time. Don't be impatient. Before you fully mature, you must learn patience and humility."

"Yes, thank you, Grandmaster."

Lu Wangchuan bowed and left. Sometimes, explaining too much was unnecessary. Revealing a bit of strength was better than anything else.

Having obtained another fifty Divine Blood Pills, plus the few he received from the Resource Hall, he now had over fifty. If he refined them all, his blood energy should increase significantly.

The reason he didn't reveal his Condensing Truth Realm cultivation was that it would be too astonishing. He was only eighteen years old, and just revealing his Dantian Realm cultivation had already shocked Cheng Yunxiao this much. If he revealed his Condensing Truth Realm cultivation, he didn't know how scared Cheng Yunxiao would be.

After half a year of interaction, he trusted Cheng Yunxiao's character, but if Cheng Yunxiao couldn't help but show off to others, it would cause a huge stir. If some strange perverts were attracted and wanted to dissect him, that would be a big problem.

Just like that, Lu Wangchuan quickly returned to his Cave Dwelling and resumed his cultivation.

Meanwhile, on Still Water Peak.

Yun Sheng half-knelt before a beautiful woman who was meditating, gritting his teeth and saying:

"Mengyao, we absolutely cannot let this go. That kid not only killed our people but also slapped us hard in the face. If we let this matter rest, how will our Still Water Peak be able to hold its head up in the sect in the future?"

Yun Mengyao kept her eyes closed, too lazy to open them.

"The Law Enforcement Hall has already sent someone with Spirit Stones."

"Those few Low-Grade Spirit Stones aren't even enough to fill our teeth!"

"Then what do you want to do? Go against the sect's Law Enforcement Hall? Do you think Still Water Peak's current strength is enough?"

Yun Mengyao opened her eyes, her gaze clear.

As a woman who had climbed up from the bottom, her greatest strength was her calmness.

Because of her calmness, she had taken every step carefully to reach this point and become the Peak Master of Still Water Peak.

The fact that the other party had killed her disciple was undeniable, but the sect had already made a ruling, so there was no need to waste any more time. The most important thing was not to go against the sect!

"Mengyao, the Second Elder has always hoped you would marry his grandson. If you agree, our Yun Family will be completely established in the Divine Water Sect.

It's true that you're a genius, but how many years will it take you to compare to the Second Elder? Now, by becoming his grandson's wife, you can get his protection and ascend to the heavens in one step! You'll have more resources than you do now, and who would dare to look down on our Yun Family?"

"Absolutely impossible!"

"Why impossible? Didn't you betray Lu Xianyuan back then because you coveted the abundant resources of the Peak Master position?

Now, by marrying the Second Elder's grandson, you can get even more resources than you do now..."

Slap—!

Before he could finish speaking, a loud slap echoed, sending him flying, struck by Yun Mengyao.

When his bewildered gaze met Yun Meng Mengyao's icy eyes, he couldn't help but shiver instantly.

"Yun Sheng, don't think that just because you're my elder brother, I'll always indulge you! If it weren't for you protecting me when they sold me to the brothel back then, I wouldn't have brought you into the Divine Water Sect! If you dare to have any improper thoughts again, I can still expel you from the mountain gate! Get out!"

Yun Sheng felt a chill run through him and quickly ran out in fear.

After he left, Yun Mengyao gradually calmed her anger.

She walked to the window and looked at the world with cold eyes.

Seizing the position of Peak Master, though immoral, allowed her to obtain resources!

If she married someone else, she would become nothing more than a sow kept by others to bear offspring!

"My life, Yun Mengyao's life, is only in my own hands!"

Thanks to book friends Hong En Gege and Leng Naicha for their tips. Thank you very much.