Reporting the Caomiao Village Incident!

Great Bamboo Peak.

"RUMBLE!"

A deafening roar, as if to tear the very sky apart.

A massive fire dragon fiercely collided with the Myriad Ancient Cauldron.

Flames and black light warred wildly, the air distorting from the intense heat, rippling in waves.

Tian Buyi's sword strike, seemingly casual, actually contained hundreds of years of refined spiritual energy.

"CLANG--"

The Myriad Ancient Cauldron let out a mournful cry, the inscriptions on its surface flashing intensely.

Ultimately, it couldn't withstand the overwhelming might, like Mount Tai pressing down, and was sent flying.

The light receded.

The giant cauldron rapidly shrank in mid-air, returning to palm size before plummeting down.

Ye Xuan grunted.

His feet stumbled, and he retreated over ten steps in the air.

However.

Ye Xuan did not fall.

His back was straight as an arrow, and a faint smile even graced his lips.

In contrast, on the other side.

The fire dragon dissipated.

Tian Buyi's stout body remained unmoving, the Crimson Flame Sword already sheathed.

He won?

Naturally.

If he couldn't even handle a twelve-year-old child.

He, the head of Great Bamboo Peak, might as well find a block of tofu to smash himself against.

But Tian Buyi's round face showed no hint of triumphant pride.

On the contrary.

His hand, hidden within his sleeve, was trembling slightly.

His hand was numb.

His tiger's mouth was truly, damn numb!

Where did this brat find a Nine Heavens Divine Weapon?

This strange cauldron was outrageously hard!

If he hadn't put in a bit more force, he might not have been able to suppress this kid!

"Hoo..."

Tian Buyi took a deep breath, striving to maintain his dignity as a Master.

Yet, in his heart, he was overjoyed.

Monster!

An unparalleled monster!

Having just entered the Shangqing Realm, he withstood an attack from a late-stage Shangqing Realm cultivator without injury!

If this feat were to spread, the entire Qingyun Sect would be utterly shocked!

"Master is mighty!"

"This disciple willingly admits defeat!"

Ye Xuan extended his hand.

The Myriad Ancient Cauldron obediently flew back into his palm, and he casually hung it back on his waist.

"Hmph."

"Magic Treasures are good, but ultimately they are external objects."

"Although your cultivation has entered the Shangqing Realm, your foundation still needs tempering. Do not become complacent."

Tian Buyi clasped his hands behind his back, his chin slightly raised, adopting a profound and inscrutable demeanor.

Hearing this.

Su Ru's beautiful eyes flickered, and she gave her husband a playful glare.

Give it a rest.

Your mouth is practically splitting to your ears, why are you trying to act serious?

How much more can a twelve-year-old in the Shangqing Realm be honed?

If you hone him for a few more years, I'm afraid even you, Master, will be beaten down!

"Seventh..."

Song Daren and the other disciples finally came back to their senses.

They stared at Ye Xuan, dumbfounded, like they were looking at a monster.

Du Bishu, in particular, had his eyes practically bulging out of his sockets.

We all eat from the same pot, so why did you secretly get ahead?

How are we supposed to have fun together in the future?

Tian Buyi intended to strike while the iron was hot and lecture him a few more times to establish his master's dignity.

But he saw the smile on Ye Xuan's face suddenly disappear.

His previously relaxed and carefree demeanor instantly became as still and deep as water.

His eyes were too profound for a mere boy.

"Master."

"Since the spar is over, I have something important to report."

Ye Xuan's voice was kept very low.

There was no hint of joking in it.

Tian Buyi frowned.

He knew his youngest disciple too well.

Although Ye Xuan often seemed flighty, he never messed around when it came to serious matters.

That expression...

Something happened?

"What are you all standing around for?"

"Is your homework for today done?"

"Get lost and cultivate!"

Tian Buyi swept his gaze over them.

He let out an angry roar at the disciples who were still stunned around him.

Song Daren and the others flinched in fright.

Although their hearts were itching with curiosity like a cat scratching, none of them dared to incur the Master's wrath. They all hunched their necks and scattered like startled birds.

In the blink of an eye.

Only Tian Buyi, Su Ru, and Ye Xuan remained in the open space in front of Shou Jing Hall.

"Let's talk inside."

Tian Buyi said in a deep voice, turning and striding into Shou Jing Hall.

"Don't be afraid."

"Mistress is here."

"Did you get into some kind of trouble?"

Su Ru tugged on Ye Xuan's sleeve and asked softly.

Ye Xuan felt a warmth spread through his heart, and he gently shook his head.

"Don't worry, Mistress."

"It's not trouble, it's... a variable."

Inside Shou Jing Hall.

The light was somewhat dim.

"Speak."

"What's going on that's so secretive?"

Tian Buyi sat in the Grand Tutor Chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest.

Beside Tian Buyi, Su Ru also looked at Ye Xuan with a curious expression.

"Master! Mistress!"

"Here's what happened."

"..."

Under the watchful eyes of Tian Buyi and Su Ru.

Ye Xuan slowly spoke, recounting the events at Caomiao Village the previous night.

Of course.

He still concealed the identity of the man in black.

Because Ye Xuan hadn't decided yet whether to expose Cang Song's involvement.

"Puzhi…"

"Blood Devouring Pearl…"

"The demonic man in black…"

As Ye Xuan continued his account.

Tian Buyi and Su Ru's expressions grew increasingly grim.

Puzhi's visit to Qingyun Sect was no secret.

If Puzhi truly died at the foot of Qingyun Mountain, Qingyun Sect would be in a difficult position.

And the Blood Devouring Pearl.

Tian Buyi hadn't expected.

That such a malevolent item as the Blood Devouring Pearl would be on Puzhi.

"Hoo~"

"Seventh."

"You did well."

"If you hadn't intervened in time."

"Puzhi would certainly have been in grave danger, and the Blood Devouring Pearl would have fallen into the hands of the demonic cult."

After a long while.

Tian Buyi took a deep breath and praised Ye Xuan.

"No."

"This matter is of great importance."

"The demonic cult is reviving, and they've set their sights on the Blood Devouring Pearl, even daring to act at the foot of my Qingyun Mountain."

"I must go to Heaven-Piercing Peak immediately to report to the Sect Leader Senior Brother!"

The next moment.

Tian Buyi stood up, preparing to head towards Heaven-Piercing Peak.

"Master, wait."

Just then.

Ye Xuan's figure flickered, blocking Tian Buyi's path.

"What else do you want?"

Tian Buyi glared at Ye Xuan.

"Master."

"Those two children…"

Ye Xuan smiled and began to remind Tian Buyi.

"Uh~"

"They were scared silly?"

Hearing Ye Xuan's words.

A look of difficulty appeared on Tian Buyi's face.

In Ye Xuan's previous account, he had indeed mentioned two children.

But Tian Buyi hadn't paid attention to it at all.

Could it be that something had happened to these two children?

"Master."

"When those two children were unconscious."

"This disciple observed them carefully."

"One of the children is named Lin Jingyu."

"Lin Jingyu has an excellent root bone, an absolute once-in-a-million prodigy for cultivation."

"If properly nurtured, his future achievements will be limitless."

Ye Xuan organized his thoughts.

Lin Jingyu's talent is indeed quite good.

It would be a real shame to waste it like this.

As expected.

Upon hearing the word "prodigy."

Tian Buyi's ears twitched.

His greatest regret in this life was that Great Bamboo Peak was sparsely populated and its disciples were of mediocre talent.

After finally picking up Ye Xuan, could he pick up another one?

"What about the other one?"

At this moment.

Su Ru asked curiously.

Since Seventh had mentioned two, they must both have exceptional qualities.