Ice Spirit Body, Beauty's Enlightenment!

Lin Piaoxue's arrival was indeed beyond Xia Wuji's expectations.

Lin Piaoxue had come to Qingyun City specifically to watch his assessment.

Recalling what happened at the Sword Pavilion that day.

A warm current surged through Xia Wuji's heart, and a smile appeared on his face. He said, "It is my honor that Miss Piaoxue has come to watch my assessment."

Lin Piaoxue blinked and said, "Don't call me Miss Piaoxue. It sounds too distant. My family all calls me Xue'er, so you can call me Xue'er too."

Everyone around: "..."

What exactly was the relationship between this Xia Wuji and Lin Piaoxue?

One had to know that Lin Piaoxue had already been highly regarded by the higher-ups of Tian Xuan Peak at Azure Star Academy, with boundless prospects for the future. Even the disciples of the Great Chu Imperial Family had to carefully consider their attitude when facing Lin Piaoxue.

"Miss Piaoxue..." The Twelfth Prince of the Great Chu Imperial Family, Chu Jue, frowned and called out again.

Only then did Lin Piaoxue turn around and look at him. She said, "Oh, it's the Twelfth Prince. However, Your Highness, it would be better if you still called me Miss Lin. After all, we aren't that familiar. It's best to avoid any misunderstandings."

Chu Jue: "..."

Everyone: "..."

She found it too distant when Xia Wuji called her Miss Piaoxue.

But when the Twelfth Prince called her Miss Piaoxue, she said they weren't that familiar.

Wasn't this clearly slapping Chu Jue in the face?

Chu Jue's expression was extremely unpleasant.

Lin Piaoxue ignored him and turned to the young male disciple of Azure Star Academy. She asked, "What is this senior brother's name?"

The man hurriedly replied, "Junior Sister Lin, I am Zhao Cheng, an Outer Court Disciple from Shaking Light Peak."

Lin Piaoxue nodded and said, "So it's Senior Brother Zhao from Shaking Light Peak. What happened here?"

Zhao Cheng could only brace himself and recount the lie Chu Jue had just fabricated.

Lin Piaoxue hummed and said, "Raising fierce beasts is the right of every martial artist. But if a fierce beast goes berserk without reason, and even injures or kills people, then such a fierce beast should be killed, shouldn't it?"

Chu Jue gritted his teeth and snorted, "My Great Earth Black Bear didn't go berserk without reason. It was clearly this Xia Wuji who provoked it..."

Lin Piaoxue still didn't spare Chu Jue a glance. Instead, she stared at Zhao Cheng and said, "If Senior Brother Zhao doesn't know how to handle this, I can go find a senior brother or sister from Tian Xuan Peak to come over."

Zhao Cheng immediately broke out in a cold sweat. "No, no need!"

"This fierce beast deserves to die!"

"Anyone who slays a berserk fierce beast not only has no fault but is even rewarded. I am willing to personally reward Xia Wuji with three Yuan Crystals!"

This matter could not stand up to scrutiny.

Otherwise, if his connivance with Chu Jue's reckless behavior were exposed, he would also be in trouble.

As he spoke, he quickly took out three Yuan Crystals full of energy and handed them to Xia Wuji. "Xia Wuji, well done! We at Azure Star Academy value brave individuals who step forward in the face of danger the most!"

Xia Wuji did not refuse. Three Yuan Crystals were enough to increase his cultivation by another level, so he accepted them directly.

"Then, Senior Brother Zhao, how should we handle the casualties of the Huang family's guards and the damage to the manor?" Lin Piaoxue asked.

Zhao Cheng immediately looked at Chu Jue.

Chu Jue's face was so gloomy it looked like it could drip water.

"Chu Jue, take out ten thousand taels of gold as an apology. After all, it was the beast you raised that caused the trouble, and you cannot shirk responsibility," Zhao Cheng urged.

Chu Jue gritted his teeth. No matter how unwilling he was in his heart, he could only brace himself and do as Zhao Cheng said. Then, he glared fiercely at Xia Wuji and left with his men, looking dejected.

"Junior Sister Lin, I'll take my leave then," Zhao Cheng said.

"Thank you for your trouble, Senior Brother Zhao," Lin Piaoxue said lightly.

"I dare not accept thanks. This is what I should do," Zhao Cheng replied. After speaking, he didn't dare to linger any longer, and moreover, he still had to find Chu Jue to settle accounts!

The three Yuan Crystals would have to be accounted for by Chu Jue!

For an Outer Court Disciple, this was no small sum!

"Brother Wuji." Lin Piaoxue immediately turned to face Xia Wuji.

Xia Wuji: "..."

This address caught him off guard.

A brilliant smile appeared on Lin Piaoxue's face, revealing two shallow dimples. "I've traveled a long way and just arrived in Qingyun City. Won't you invite me in to sit for a while?"

Huang Hu, who was nearby, immediately said, "Brother Xia, this is only right, only right. You accompany Miss Lin first, and I'll go arrange for food and drinks."

Lin Piaoxue said, "Young Master Huang, there's no need for such trouble. It's already past midnight, so I'll just go to Brother Wuji's room and stay for a bit."

Huang Hu: "Okay... okay..."

Staying in Xia Wuji's room for a bit past midnight, Huang Hu felt that this held a deeper meaning, but he didn't dare to say more.

Xia Wuji led Lin Piaoxue into his room.

Lin Piaoxue quickly closed the door.

Huang Hu's eyes were glued to the scene outside, practically popping out of his head.

"Brother Huang," Xu Lan called out.

Huang Hu snapped back to reality, looking at Xu Lan. "Little sister Lan, do you want to come to my room and stay for a while?"

Xu Lan replied, "Brother Huang, it's not appropriate this late at night... We... we should wait until after the assessment is over."

Inside the room.

Lin Piaoxue kept sizing up Xia Wuji. "Brother Wuji, this is for you."

As she spoke, she took out a jade bottle.

"This is a top-grade Level 1 Spirit Pill from an elder of Tian Xuan Peak, called a Spirit Intent Pill. I didn't have it on me before, it was at my family's place. I'm giving it to you now."

Xia Wuji shook his head. "Miss Xue'er, since this was given to you by an elder of Tian Xuan Peak, you should keep it for yourself. A top-grade Level 1 Spirit Pill is truly too precious."

Lin Piaoxue directly stuffed the pill into his hand. "Don't worry, I have more. Half for me, half for you. Don't be polite with me."

"Alright, I need to go find people from Azure Star Academy. After all, it's a man and a woman alone. If I stay here with you all night, it wouldn't be good for your reputation."

With that, Lin Piaoxue prepared to leave.

"Miss Xue'er, wait a moment!" Xia Wuji called out.

Lin Piaoxue, who was already at the door, turned around abruptly.

The next instant, her pupils contracted. She saw Xia Wuji rush in front of her, and one of his hands actually moved towards her chest.

However, his palm landed on her chest without causing any harm.

"Ah..." Lin Piaoxue instinctively cried out, her face flushed crimson, her ears burning red.

After the initial shock, her first feeling was... it felt so good!

"Don't be scared. I'm just helping you unblock your acupoints," Xia Wuji's voice rang out.

"Mmm-hmm..." Lin Piaoxue's voice was like a mosquito's buzz. She lowered her head, not daring to look at Xia Wuji, and could only let his hands roam over her body.

She marveled inwardly at how special Xia Wuji's technique for unblocking acupoints was, making her entire body tingle.

"She truly has a special physique, the Ice Spirit Body!"

"It's just that the best time for her physique to awaken has been missed. Even if the people from Azure Star Academy help her awaken it now, it will be difficult to unleash the true marvel of this physique."

"I'll help her out!"

Xia Wuji thought to himself. No wonder Lin Piaoxue, with her cultivation at the first level of the Primal Energy Realm, was specially recruited by an elder of Tian Xuan Peak in Azure Star Academy.

Xia Wuji's expression turned serious, and strands of pure energy flowed into Lin Piaoxue's body.

Fifteen minutes later, Xia Wuji withdrew his hands.

After Xia Wuji's manipulation, Lin Piaoxue, upon awakening her Ice Spirit Body, could now unleash the true power of this physique.

"How do you feel?" Xia Wuji asked.

Lin Piaoxue replied, "It was a bit painful at first, but then it gradually became comfortable, more and more comfortable... Brother Wuji, are you helping me cultivate?"

Although there were no obvious external changes in Lin Piaoxue's body, she felt it intensely. Within her body, she had received some benefits that she couldn't yet comprehend, but they were immense.

Xia Wuji nodded. "You could say that."

Lin Piaoxue blinked. "So this is what dual cultivation feels like."

Xia Wuji: "...Dual cultivation isn't like this."

Lin Piaoxue blinked and smiled. "Brother Wuji, you're very mysterious. I feel like you have many secrets!"

Xia Wuji calmly replied, "Everyone has secrets."

Lin Piaoxue hummed. "Don't worry, Brother Wuji. I won't tell anyone about you helping me cultivate. I really have to go now!"

"I'll be at the assessment tomorrow to cheer you on!"

After Lin Piaoxue left.

Xia Wuji continued to circulate his cultivation technique, refining the remaining energy from the Earth Origin Spirit Pill in his body, and also used a Yuan Crystal he had just obtained.

As for the top-grade Level 1 Spirit Pill that Lin Piaoxue gave him, there wasn't enough time to use it now, so he placed it in his Storage Ring.

Two hours later.

Xia Wuji had completely refined the energy from the Earth Origin Spirit Pill, and had also absorbed most of the energy from the Yuan Crystal in his hand. His cultivation realm had broken through again.

Sea of Qi Realm seventh level!

By this time, the sky had brightened.

It was time to participate in the second assessment of Azure Star Academy!