Distinguished Guests Arrive, Breakthroughs in Succession

The Mite'er Family's reception hall.

The elders sat upright, each wearing a solemn, serious expression. Their aged eyes occasionally glanced toward the entrance, as though they were waiting for something.

Liu Yun sat at the very end, paying no attention to them. He had cultivated late into the night and was now drowsy, feeling his eyelids droop.

As the Young Master of the Mite'er Family, he had been forcibly dragged here by his grandfather, Teng Shan, early that morning. Teng Shan had said that an important guest was coming and wanted him to get acquainted with them.

Liu Yun found it strange. He had been obsessed with cultivation since childhood, and such matters usually had nothing to do with him. The family's affairs were never shared with him either. What was going on today?

Though puzzled by his grandfather's actions, he did not care much. He only hoped this so-called distinguished guest would arrive soon so this boring social occasion could end, allowing him to get back to cultivating.

First Stage Dou Qi was simply too embarrassing. He did not want the family to find out and then be pointed at and mocked like Xiao Yan. That would be too miserable!

Fortunately, the distinguished guest was punctual enough and arrived before long.

A graceful figure slowly entered through the doorway. A plain green robe wrapped around her voluptuous body, while her dark hair was arranged into an elegant phoenix-shaped coiffure. Her beautiful, captivating face was calm and serene, as though an immortal fairy had descended into the mortal world.

The woman walked over unhurriedly. A breeze swept through the hall, lifting the hem of her skirt and revealing glimpses of her long, slender legs. She was the dream of every innocent young man.

Liu Yun, who had been dozing off moments ago, was instantly stunned, entranced, and dumbfounded.

He had never seen such a beautiful woman before. Her entire body seemed to shine, without the slightest flaw. With the sunlight streaming in from the entrance to adorn her, she appeared so sacred and noble.

That green figure seemed to glow as she pierced straight into Liu Yun's heart, making it pound wildly.

At the same time, all the elders in the hall rose to their feet. Teng Shan, the family patriarch, also stood and crossed the distance to the woman in just a few steps before bowing slightly.

" Sect Master Yun, your presence graces the Mite'er Family!" Teng Shan said warmly.

"Patriarch Teng Shan, you jest. I have come this time hoping to rely greatly on you, so there is no need for such formalities." The woman nodded lightly.

Listening to their conversation, Liu Yun could not help but speculate.

Such a noble woman, and Grandfather calls her Sect Master Yun... Could she be Yun Yun, the White Moonlight? Liu Yun thought in shock.

Sure enough, how could anyone connected to the Son of Destiny possibly be ordinary? Her bearing alone was enough to eclipse ninety-nine percent of people.

At the same time, the system's mechanical voice rang out in his mind.

"Ding! Detecting bindable targets: Yun Yun, Nalan Yanran."

"Hmm? Nalan Yanran?" Liu Yun was startled.

Looking more closely, he found that Yun Yun really did have a little girl following behind her. He had simply been stunned by Yun Yun's peerless beauty at first glance and naturally overlooked the girl behind her.

He opened the profile panel that had just been generated for Yun Yun.

Name: Yun Yun

Realm: Two-star Dou Huang

Talent: 80 (First-rate on the Dou Qi Continent.)

Charm: 90 (A perfect White Moonlight who combines beauty and nobility, the dream lover of all male friends.)

Comprehension: 80 (First-rate on the Dou Qi Continent.)

Bindable Method: 100% Dou Qi Return (The Return Ratio depends on the relationship between the host and the bound target. Current relationship: "First encounter.")

Why would he hesitate? Only an idiot would refuse the Dou Qi Return of a Dou Huang expert.

"Bind!" Liu Yun said urgently in his heart.

"Ding! Congratulations, host, on binding Two-star Dou Huang Yun Yun."

Liu Yun was overjoyed. This trip had not been in vain. Not only had he seen Yun Yun's breathtaking beauty, but he had also bound Dou Qi Return. It was practically a blessing falling from the sky. No wonder he had heard magpies calling that morning.

Perfect. He had spent the entire previous night worrying over cultivation and had not slept a wink. Now that a Dou Huang expert could provide him with Dou Qi, he could go all out. Forget Hundred Refinement Dou Qi—even Thousand Refinement Dou Qi would be no problem.

"Ding! Yun Yun gained 1 point of Dou Qi through cultivation. The host has received a return of 1 point of Dou Qi."

As soon as the system's mechanical voice fell silent, a surge of majestic Dou Qi emerged and flowed through Liu Yun's body.

With a buzz, Liu Yun felt his whole body jolt. His cultivation had actually broken through to Second Stage Dou Qi.

This change naturally did not escape Yun Yun and Teng Shan, who were still conversing in the hall. Almost simultaneously, both turned their gazes toward him.

After examining him carefully, they both wore strange expressions. This little fellow had actually broken through under such circumstances. How interesting.

Only then did Yun Yun notice the young man. Looking closely, she found him unbelievably handsome. Even someone as lofty as her felt a flash of amazement in that instant.

At such a young age, he was already this handsome. It was simply unreasonable.

Moreover, the little fellow's actions just now had indeed stirred some interest in her.

Seeing the looks they gave him, Liu Yun smiled helplessly. He had not expected this to happen either. All he could say was that a Dou Huang expert's Dou Qi was too abundant. Even the Dou Qi naturally generated in her body was enough to let him break through a minor realm.

A Dou Huang expert was truly terrifying!

Once the two withdrew their gazes, Liu Yun turned his attention back to the system panel. At that moment, Nalan Yanran's profile was taking shape.

Name: Nalan Yanran

Realm: Seven-stage Dou Qi

Talent: 90 (Top-tier on the Dou Qi Continent.)

Charm: 80 (Though still young, she has already grown into a lovely little beauty. Once she grows up, she will definitely become a stunning beauty.)

Comprehension: 90 (She possesses a photographic memory and astonishing innate comprehension. Even across the entire Dou Qi Continent, she belongs to the top handful.)

Bindable Method: 100% Dou Technique Return (The Return Ratio depends on the relationship between the host and the bound target. Current relationship: "First encounter.")

Liu Yun was stunned. He had never expected Nalan Yanran's talent to be so astonishing.

In the original work, Nalan Yanran had merely been Xiao Yan's stepping stone in the early stages. Though her talent had been described as decent, it had never seemed especially outstanding. Now it appeared that he had been too shallow!

Nalan Yanran's talent was absolutely exceptional. Xiao Yan had simply been cheating.

Sure enough, cheats are the true way! Liu Yun could not help but sigh.

"System, bind Nalan Yanran."

She was a treasure girl with immense potential. As long as he built a good relationship with her, she would definitely make him feel so good he could barely breathe in the future.

"Ding! Congratulations, host, on binding Seven-stage Dou Qi Nalan Yanran."

If the occasion had been more suitable, Liu Yun truly would have wanted to shout, "Awesome!"

However, he did not get to stay pleased for even five seconds.

"Ding! Yun Yun gained 1 point of Dou Qi through cultivation. Congratulations, host, on receiving a return of 1 point of Dou Qi."

Dou Qi coursed through Liu Yun's body, frantically filling him to the brim. With another jolt, Liu Yun broke through to Third Stage Dou Qi.

The same script again. If the first time had been a coincidence, then this time was rather strange!

Yun Yun's beautiful eyes fixed tightly on Liu Yun, filled with curiosity and confusion.

Teng Shan also stared at Liu Yun with a strange expression. He believed he understood this grandson better than anyone. Not long ago, Liu Yun had only broken through to Ninth Stage Dou Qi.

Yet now, he was at Third Stage Dou Qi—and he had even broken through twice in such a short time. Teng Shan furrowed his brow tightly. If the circumstances had not been inappropriate, he would have questioned him immediately.

But this was not the end. Over the next stretch of time, Liu Yun's strangeness completely overturned their understanding, because he would break through from time to time.

By the time the reception ended, Liu Yun had already broken through to Seven-stage Dou Qi.