Wan Tianyu's first glance upon returning fell on Li Xian'er sitting there.
Beautiful!
Too beautiful!
This woman was definitely no ordinary person!
Even though she still wore a veil, her hair and neck made it obvious that she had just taken a bath.
That feeling was truly enticing.
"Master."
Wan Tianyu walked over and bowed.
"Why did you stop cultivating?"
Li Xian'er asked casually.
"I just went for a walk around the sect to get some fresh air."
Li Xian'er nodded and said nothing more.
"Master, there are rumors outside about you and the Fourteenth Elder."
Wan Tianyu intended to use this as an opening to formally begin discussing this matter with her.
"Since you know they are rumors, why bother caring?"
Li Xian'er said as she flipped through an ancient book.
In that instant, Wan Tianyu felt the difference in their bearing.
He felt that he, the great Wan Tianyu, had somehow been trampled underfoot by a woman—a woman his own age—in a certain respect.
Yet it was precisely because of that feeling that he wanted to conquer this woman even more.
"You're right. I just wanted to let you know, Master."
"Mm."
Li Xian'er nodded.
"Master, regarding a partner, what kind of partner do you ideally want? A great hero who stands tall between heaven and earth, a chivalrous warrior full of righteousness, or perhaps a sage who cares for the world?"
Li Xian'er's hand paused as she turned the pages.
Her partner?
It seemed she had never considered that question in her life, nor did she wish to.
"If possible, why would one need a partner? On the path of wholeheartedly pursuing the Dao and seeking the Great Dao, it is best to have no emotional attachments."
Wan Tianyu shook his head. "Master, that is not so.