Li Yun Teases Gui Ling, Inquires About the Sect-Protecting Divine Skill

"Uh~"

Li Yun was also caught off guard, helplessly glancing at Wudang beside him as he said, "I actually think Martial Sister Gui Ling is very beautiful too."

This wasn't a joke.

At this moment, Wudang looked like a girl of fifteen or sixteen, with fair skin, big eyes, a high nose bridge, and a small mouth. Dressed in a white long gown with a sword on her back, she truly had that girl-next-door vibe.

Gui Ling, on the other hand.

With black hair and black eyes, tall and fair, her form-fitting black Daoist robe bore a pattern of a dark turtle. Her impressive figure made the robe cling tightly, and her distinctly mature face and older-sister aura made her an absolute beauty among the current disciples of the Three Sects.

As for Jin Ling beside her.

This woman was also beautiful, with golden hair and golden eyes, a stunning figure in a golden gown, exuding a noble and somewhat domineering air of a strong woman.

But compared to Gui Ling, she fell short—at least in Li Yun's eyes.

"You~"

Opening her mouth, Gui Ling was stunned for a moment.

She never expected that she was merely teasing Li Yun, only for him to say something like that.

"Pfft~"

Wudang burst out laughing, blinking her watery big eyes as she said, "Did you hear that, Martial Sister Gui Ling? Junior Brother Li Yun thinks you're prettier!"

Even as she said this, Wudang felt a little disappointed inside.

After all, she was a girl—who didn't want to be pursued, who didn't want a powerful admirer?

Li Yun might only be an Inner Disciple.

But his status and position were special, no less than theirs as Direct Disciples.

More importantly, even the Saints valued Li Yun highly, as evidenced by Sect Master Tongtian giving them extra lessons specifically to counter him.

"Ah, you little girl, shut up~"

Gui Ling's pretty face flushed red, and she glared at Wudang with a mix of embarrassment and anger, then shot a glare at Li Yun. "Junior Brother, that's no fun."

"I was just joking with you~"

This scene made Duobao, Guang Chengzi, Xuandu, and the others unable to help but laugh and shake their heads.

Whether Li Yun's words were true or false, Gui Ling had been put on the spot. She tried to tease Li Yun but ended up being effortlessly countered, even left somewhat flustered.

"Is that so?"

In response, Li Yun lazily raised his wine cup and toasted Gui Ling. "Junior Brother wasn't joking, you know~"

"You~"

Meeting his gaze, Gui Ling's eyes locked with his for a moment before she backed down, raising her cup to drink but choking and coughing due to her flustered state. "Cough, cough~"

"Hahaha~"

Seeing this, not just Li Yun but all the Direct Disciples of the Human, Chan, and Jie Sects around them couldn't help but laugh.

This broke Gui Ling's composure. She slammed down her cup, glared at Li Yun, then lowered her head to eat spirit fruits, trying hard to make herself less noticeable, afraid Li Yun might say something shocking again. But beneath her black hair, her cheeks were flushed red, and only she knew the thoughts in her heart.

"Heh, trying to mess with me."

Taking in the whole scene, Li Yun curled his lips into a playful smirk.

In his past life, he was a king of banter. In this extremely simple Primordial World, it was like a crushing blow from a higher dimension.

"Alright, Junior Brother Li Yun, look—you've made Martial Sister Gui Ling too shy to lift her head."

With a hearty laugh, Duobao stepped in to smooth things over.

Though this scene was amusing, Gui Ling was still a Direct Disciple of the Jie Sect, so it couldn't go too far.

But precisely because of this, his wariness toward Li Yun grew. The latter had broken the situation with just a few words and even turned the tables on Gui Ling—something not just anyone could do.

From the conversation and observations so far, he could tell that Xuandu, though a Direct Disciple of the Human Teachings, was clearly lacking in social skills and not high in cultivation, posing no threat in the short term.

But Li Yun was different.

Earlier, Sect Master Tongtian had said this kid was not to be underestimated, and today's words only proved his complexity.

With that thought, Duobao asked, "Junior Brother, are you really going to participate in the Golden Immortal Realm competition?"

At these words, aside from Xuandu, all the Direct Disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects turned their eyes to Li Yun.

Though their master had mentioned it before, they were still curious until it was confirmed.

"Yes."

Nodding, Li Yun knew the real deal was coming.

Beyond the exchanges between Direct Disciples, the battles in the Golden Immortal Realm were the main event, and what the Chan and Jie Sect Direct Disciples cared about most.

But Li Yun had no intention of hiding anything. He didn't care about the petty rivalries between disciples. As the only Inner Disciple of the Human Teachings, he had no fundamental conflict with Xuandu. Add to that their bond as fellow disciples under the same master, there was no room for friction between them.

As for any conflicts between the Chan and Jie Sect disciples, he neither minded nor cared. His master was Laozi, and in the struggles of the same generation, nothing was truly wrong. If they dared to act out of line, Grand Pure One Laozi wasn't just for show.

With that in mind, Li Yun raised his cup and toasted Duobao, Guang Chengzi, and the others. "But my cultivation isn't high, so I'll have to ask all you Senior Brothers and Sisters to go easy on me."

Upon hearing this, Duobao, Guang Chengzi, and the others all twitched at the corners of their mouths.

Hold back?

Are you sure?

Even the Master had warned them to be on guard against this existence—how could they dare to hold back? That would be a sure path to self-destruction.

Of course, complaints aside, Duobao, Guang Chengzi, and the others still responded by raising their cups in turn, saying, "Junior Brother need not be modest; when the time comes, we'll each rely on our own skills!"

"Yes, since Junior Brother is participating, we must have a good exchange then."

"..."

After a round of pleasantries, Guang Chengzi suddenly shifted the topic, saying, "By the way, Junior Brother Li Yun, I hear you cultivate the Three Teachings Guardian Divine Art. We've only heard the Master mention it in passing, but we know nothing of the specifics. Would Junior Brother be willing to tell us about it?"

"What exactly is this so-called Guardian Divine Art? What makes it special? Can we cultivate it as well?"

At these words, everyone present turned their gaze to Li Yun, including Gui Ling, who had been keeping her head down. Curiosity gleamed in each of their eyes.

Aside from Xuandu, who already knew the details of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, Duobao, Guang Chengzi, and the others were completely in the dark. But just hearing the name "Three Teachings Guardian Divine Art" told them it was no ordinary method. They wanted to probe into it—not only to gauge Li Yun's confidence but, more importantly, to see if it might suit them.

After all, by now, only an idiot wouldn't realize that this Guardian Divine Art was immensely powerful. Otherwise, the Three Pure Ones would never have allowed Li Yun, at the Grand Unity True Immortal Realm, to participate in battles alongside their Golden Immortal Realm disciples.