Women's Intuition

Outside the Eastern Xuan Hall, the smile on Xiao Chen's face faded instantly, replaced by a barely perceptible gloom. Walking ahead, his tone turned somewhat stiff. "Follow me."

Xuanyuan Che paid it no mind, following closely behind Xiao Chen.

The academy's scenery was quite elegant, with Spiritual Energy swirling and exotic flowers and rare herbs visible everywhere.

The two arrived at the foot of a towering peak, lush with vegetation. A small path wound into the mountain, Spiritual Energy drifting through the air.

"The academy has five peaks: Xuanqing, Heavenly Sword, Cloud Ruins, Nine Flames, and Nether Abyss. The peak masters are the Prefect and the Four Core Elders."

"Each peak has several Cave Heaven Treasure Lands, all located above the mountainside. These are typically the cultivation residences of the peak's Core Disciples. Core Disciples are the personal disciples of the Prefect and the Four Supreme Elders."

"Prefect Lu oversees Xuanqing Peak. Before you, he accepted four closed-door disciples. Go in on your own; I won't accompany you." Xiao Chen's tone was flat, revealing neither joy nor anger.

After they parted, Xuanyuan Che walked up the path. The scenery along the way was quite beautiful.

He soon arrived before a quiet, secluded courtyard. On the gate's plaque were three graceful characters: "Listen to Rain Pavilion." The brushstrokes were elegant and pure, much like the person they evoked.

"Come in." The voice came before the person was seen.

Creak—

The wooden courtyard gate swung open gently, revealing a woman in a plain white dress before Xuanyuan Che.

Her features were stunningly beautiful, pure and otherworldly, with a hint of cold detachment in her brows—like a winter plum blossom standing proud in the snow. Her gaze held a sharpness that seemed to see through people's hearts.

She stood there quietly, and the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth obediently converged toward her, as if she had merged with the serene surroundings into a perfect painting.

A Wu Xiang Realm expert!

"Little junior brother?" The woman's crimson lips parted, her voice clear and cold, like a flowing spring—indescribably pleasant.

"Your junior brother, Xuanyuan Che, greets Second Senior Sister." Xuanyuan Che cupped his hands in salute, sizing up this senior sister.

The woman nodded slightly, her gaze also falling on Xuanyuan Che.

"No need for formalities."

Her eyes were cold but carried a hint of probing, as if trying to see through Xuanyuan Che.

Under the gaze of such a beauty, Xuanyuan Che felt no romantic thoughts. He was still young, and due to family circumstances, he had long become immune to stunning looks.

But he could sense that this Second Senior Sister was far from simple!

"Your constitution is very special," the woman suddenly spoke, her tone calm but with a note of certainty.

"What makes Second Senior Sister say that?" Xuanyuan Che's heart tightened, intrigued, but his face remained composed.

He had never revealed his Innate Chaos Body since descending to the Lower Realm.

"Intuition." The woman smiled, and it was a beautiful smile. "What if I said it's a woman's intuition telling me your constitution is very dangerous? Would little junior brother believe me?"

A woman's intuition?

Xuanyuan Che chuckled. If that were the case, then this Second Senior Sister's "intuition" was terrifyingly sharp.

His constitution, needless to say, indeed held terrifying power—likely among the top of the three thousand constitutions.

But with your level of strength, Second Senior Sister, what could you possibly see?

"Second Senior Sister jokes. I haven't awakened any constitution—just a bloodline that's a bit stronger," Xuanyuan Che said with a laugh, keeping his guard up.

The woman was unmoved, continuing to stare at him with a strange look. "Little junior brother, you don't need to put on a front in front of me. Your constitution can't hide from my eyes."

"Second Senior Sister..." Xuanyuan Che felt a bit helpless. This Second Senior Sister seemed even harder to deal with than he'd imagined.

"Forget it." The woman suddenly sighed, withdrawing her gaze, her tone softening. "Everyone has their secrets. I won't force you. But since you've joined Xuanqing Peak, you're one of us. If anything comes up, you can come to me anytime."

"Thank you, Second Senior Sister." Xuanyuan Che felt a warmth in his heart.

"My name is Yun Mengyao," the woman said flatly. "Just call me Senior Sister Mengyao."

"Senior Sister Mengyao." Xuanyuan Che followed suit, changing his address.

Yun Mengyao nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

"Alright, I need to go refine pills. Take these few pills—consider them a welcome gift from your senior sister." A flash of white light, and several exquisite milky-white Spiritual Pills appeared in Xuanyuan Che's hand.

"I'll find you another day."

Yun Mengyao gave Xuanyuan Che a meaningful look, then turned and walked into the Bamboo Tower.

"Refining pills?" Xuanyuan Che probed the pills briefly, somewhat surprised.

He had thought this cold, ethereal Second Senior Sister, whose cultivation far surpassed her peers, was purely a spiritual cultivator. He hadn't expected her to also be an alchemist.

And the quality of these pills was outstanding, even by the standards of the same age in the Immortal Domain.

This Second Senior Sister seemed pretty shady too.

No, wait—beautiful women are all shady!

After parting with Yun Mengyao, Xuanyuan Che left Listen to Rain Pavilion. Following the mountain path upward, he soon arrived before another Cave Abode.

This Cave Abode was completely different from Listen to Rain Pavilion's quiet elegance, instead exuding a wild, untamed aura. Outside, jagged rocks were strewn about, and faint thunder rumbled through the mountains.

"This is your Third Senior Brother's Cave Abode, called 'Thunder Roar Ravine.'" A somewhat simple, honest voice sounded behind Xuanyuan Che.

Xuanyuan Che turned to see a burly, dark-skinned young man walking toward him.

The young man wore a coarse cloth outfit, his muscles knotted and bursting with explosive power. A simple, honest smile spread across his face, making him easy to warm up to.

"Could you be the new junior apprentice brother?" The young man walked up to Xuanyuan Che, grinning wide and revealing a set of pearly white teeth.

"Indeed. Your junior, Xuanyuan Che, greets the senior apprentice brother." Xuanyuan Che cupped his hands in salute once more.

"Haha, no need for formalities. My name is Shi Zhuang, I'm ranked third. Just call me Third Senior Brother." Shi Zhuang laughed heartily and clapped Xuanyuan Che on the shoulder, the force nearly sending him stumbling.

Good heavens, this guy's strength is no joke! Xuanyuan Che marveled inwardly.

"Third Senior Brother," Xuanyuan Che called out obediently.

"Mm, not bad, not bad. Little junior brother's quite handsome—way better than I was back in the day." Shi Zhuang looked Xuanyuan Che up and down, clicking his tongue in admiration.

"Third Senior Brother flatters me," Xuanyuan Che said modestly.

"I'm not flattering. Our Xuanqing Peak has always been a gathering place for the beautiful and the talented. Your First Senior Brother is dashing and elegant, Second Senior Sister is a celestial beauty, Fourth Senior Sister is enchantingly charming, and even I, Old Shi, am tall, handsome, and suave..." Shi Zhuang launched into a nonstop praise of Xuanqing Peak's members, completely oblivious to the twitching at the corner of Xuanyuan Che's mouth.

"Ahem, Third Senior Brother, do you know where Fourth Senior Sister's cave abode is?" Xuanyuan Che quickly cut off Shi Zhuang's self-aggrandizement and changed the subject.

"Oh, Fourth Junior Sister? Her cave abode is in 'Hundred Flowers Valley,' still a bit of a walk from here. I'll take you there." Shi Zhuang scratched his head and grinned sheepishly.

"Then I'll trouble Third Senior Brother," Xuanyuan Che said gratefully.

"No trouble at all, let's go." Shi Zhuang waved his hand and enthusiastically pulled Xuanyuan Che along toward Hundred Flowers Valley.

Along the way, Xuanyuan Che got a general sense of his senior siblings' traits.

The First Senior Brother was named Jun Moxie, the Academy Lord's foremost disciple, with unfathomable strength. He spent most of his time training abroad and rarely showed his face in the academy.

Second Senior Sister, Yun Mengyao, was exceptionally gifted. Not only was her cultivation profound, but she was also an outstanding alchemist, equally low-key.

Third Senior Brother, Shi Zhuang, was born with divine strength and a robust physique. He possessed the Heavenly Thunder Body and cultivated the fierce, domineering power of thunder, making his physical body astonishing.

As for Fourth Senior Sister, her name was Liu Ruyan. She was a bewitching beauty skilled in music and charm techniques, with countless suitors.

"Fourth Junior Sister is kind-hearted and beautiful, but she's a bit flighty and loves to tease people. Little junior brother, you'd better watch out when you meet her," Shi Zhuang reminded with a simple smile.

"Thank you for the warning, Third Senior Brother. I'll keep it in mind," Xuanyuan Che replied with a smile, though inwardly he was full of curiosity about this Fourth Senior Sister.

Before long, the two arrived at Hundred Flowers Valley.

True to its name, the valley was a riot of blooming flowers, each vying for attention. All kinds of exotic plants emitted a rich fragrance that refreshed the mind and heart. In the middle of the valley, a delicate pavilion was half-hidden among the flowers, adding a touch of mystery.

"Fourth Junior Sister, the little junior brother is here!" Shi Zhuang called out toward the valley.

"Coming, coming!" A coquettish voice drifted from deep within the valley, followed by a gust of fragrant wind. A woman in a pink gauze dress appeared before Xuanyuan Che.

Her face was alluring, her figure graceful, and every smile and frown brimmed with seduction. There was a hint of charm in the corners of her eyes and brows, as if she were born to enchant the masses.

"Oh, is this the new little junior brother? He's quite handsome." The woman walked up to Xuanyuan Che, her seductive eyes scanning him, her red lips parting as she breathed out a fragrant sigh.

"Your junior, Xuanyuan Che, greets Fourth Senior Sister," Xuanyuan Che said with a smile, though his gaze was slightly odd.

"Hehe, little junior brother is so polite. I like that." Liu Ruyan covered her mouth with a light laugh, her voice as crisp and pleasant as silver bells.

"Junior Sister Ruyan, don't scare the little junior brother," Shi Zhuang said with a simple laugh from the side.

"Third Senior Brother always takes the outsider's side. I'm just welcoming the little junior brother," Liu Ruyan pouted playfully, shooting Shi Zhuang a glare before turning back to Xuanyuan Che with a bewitching smile. "Little junior brother, if you ever need help in the academy, just come to Fourth Senior Sister. I've got your back."

"Thank you, Fourth Senior Sister," Xuanyuan Che thanked her again, his brow furrowing slightly.

This Fourth Senior Sister was indeed as Shi Zhuang had said—flighty and fond of teasing. Her charm techniques seemed to have reached perfection, every move dripping with temptation. One wrong step, and you'd fall under her spell.

But he, Xuanyuan Che, was no ordinary man. A mere charm technique was nothing to him.

"Alright, alright, you two siblings chat. I've got things to do, so I'll be off." Seeing this, Shi Zhuang chuckled simply and took his leave.

After Shi Zhuang left, Liu Ruyan pulled Xuanyuan Che into Hundred Flowers Valley, enthusiastically introducing him to the valley's various exotic flowers and plants, as well as her own cultivation path.

Though Liu Ruyan was flighty and loved to tease, she took a real liking to Xuanyuan Che, the new junior brother. Not only did she give him a detailed rundown of Xuanqing Peak's situation, but she also gifted him some unique spiritual flowers and herbs from the valley, saying they could aid his cultivation.

Xuanyuan Che thanked her for each one, feeling quite favorable toward the senior siblings he'd met today at Xuanqing Peak.

As for the First Senior Brother, he hadn't seen him today, but he imagined the man must be quite impressive.

Still, if he thought about it, Xuanyuan Che had to admire Lu Xuanchen a little.

It seemed his cheap master was the true child of fortune. Otherwise, how could a mere Saint King have found such promising seedlings?

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