Sect Master Yun, you wouldn't want anything to happen to the sect, would you?

Under the water-like, gentle moonlight, the lips of Xiao Fan and Yun Yun pressed together as if by some strange twist of fate.

In an instant, Yun Yun's fair face turned as crimson as clouds dyed by the sunset.

That delicate, blushing flush spread all the way to her earlobes, and even her slender neck was stained with a charming, rosy hue.

"You..."

Her voice trembled, filled with both anger and a trace of undetectable panic spreading quietly.

"What's wrong?"

Xiao Fan looked at her playfully, not even waiting for a second sentence.

Like a startled hare, Yun Yun suddenly broke free from Xiao Fan's embrace.

Her figure darted backward rapidly, leaving only a faint afterimage in the air.

In the blink of an eye, she was already dozens of meters away.

Her silhouette appeared so flustered under the moonlight, the hem of her robes fluttering in the wind.

Yun Yun stared at Xiao Fan in shock; the way he stood there so calmly made it seem as if he hadn't just kissed her!

No, when I got close just now, why didn't you dodge!

It was bizarre; every time the disciples of her own sect saw her, they were like pure-hearted youths who wanted to look but dared not, shyly glancing away.

She had assumed Xiao Fan would be the same, and in her mind, she expected him to turn his head to avoid suspicion when she approached.

She never imagined he wouldn't dodge or evade at all, ahhhhhhh!

Watching her flustered retreating figure, the corners of Xiao Fan's mouth curled up slightly, outlining a playful smile.

Hilarious, he thought to himself, do you really think I, having lived two lifetimes, am some shy boy who has never even touched a woman's hand?

Xiao Fan opened his mouth slightly, his lips trembling, yet no one but Yun Yun could hear a single sound.

"Sect Master Yun, you wouldn't want anything to happen to the Misty Cloud Sect, would you?"

The sound of his Dou Qi transmission was like a thin thread, precisely entering Yun Yun's ears.

Yes, a little trick he had invented.

Hearing this, Yun Yun's beautiful eyes widened instantly, filled with shock and shame.

She was still immersed in the embarrassment of that sudden intimacy, unable to recover her senses.

But upon hearing these words, Yun Yun's chest heaved violently, her breathing ragged.

This detestable fellow, he actually dares to threaten me!

"I'm leaving. Let this matter end here; I hope Sect Master Yun shows more sincerity in her apology next time."

The faint voice sounded in Yun Yun's ear once more, and then Xiao Fan turned and left, taking the somewhat pouting Little Doctor Fairy with him.

Watching the two figures drift further and further away until they vanished from sight, Yun Yun stood where she was, her face etched with helplessness.

It was the profound powerlessness and frustration of a weakling facing a powerhouse.

She bit her lip, her teeth leaving shallow marks, as if suppressing the turmoil within her heart, which was also filled with a trace of shame.

That feeling of shame burned like a flame in the depths of her heart, leaving her restless and agitated.

At the same time, an inexplicable, strange sensation flooded her mind, making her mood increasingly complex.

"Master..."

Nalan Yanran's timid voice rang out, breaking Yun Yun's long silence and interrupting her chaotic thoughts.

She had just witnessed that scene, and the thought of her respected master being treated like that by that youth...

Nalan Yanran felt even more distressed.

"Yanran, you... sigh..."

Yun Yun looked at Nalan Yanran; the reprimands that had been on the tip of her tongue died away when she saw the girl's miserable and disheveled state.

Her eyes were filled with helplessness and heartache as she shook her head gently.

"Let's go back..."

She let out a helpless, long sigh, ultimately saying only those few words.

"Yes..." Nalan Yanran replied, her voice filled with exhaustion and disappointment.

She lowered her head, not daring to meet Yun Yun's eyes.

Yun Yun glanced at the youth who had fainted and at Ge Ye, who was clinging to his last breath and in critical condition, and couldn't help but sigh again.

She hurriedly knelt down, reached out her hands, and urgently fed Ge Ye medicinal pills to save him.

During the treatment, she discovered that even if Ge Ye were lucky enough to survive, he was completely ruined for life.

His Dou Qi cultivation would likely vanish entirely, leaving him a commoner without a shred of power.

And for Ge Ye, who had relied on his cultivation to throw his weight around for a lifetime, this was perhaps even more agonizing than being killed outright...

Back at the Xiao Clan, Little Doctor Fairy finally spoke up.

She said with a hint of jealousy, "Brother Xiao Fan, so you like mature women after all..."

As she spoke, she pouted her small lips slightly.

Her eyes revealed a trace of dissatisfaction and envy, much like a kitten acting spoiled.

Xiao Fan smiled faintly and reached out a large hand, intending to pat her head.

"Of course I like you more..."

"Hmph... just you wait, I'll be grown up in a couple of years too!"

Little Doctor Fairy gave a coquettish huff, quickened her pace, and nimbly dodged Xiao Fan's "clutches" with a side-step, her indignant voice trailing behind her.

Her small face wore an expression of stubbornness and refusal to admit defeat.

Watching her playful and adorable appearance, Xiao Fan couldn't help but smile, feeling that this vibrant version of Little Doctor Fairy was much more interesting.

Previously, Little Doctor Fairy had always felt that her Woeful Poison Body might erupt at any moment, fearing that her life could fade away at any time, so she hadn't been truly cheerful inside.

But now, everything was moving in a positive direction.

He shook his head gently and immediately opened the system.

Seeing that his Bragging Points had reached exactly one hundred thousand, a flash of excitement crossed Xiao Fan's eyes.

"System, purchase the Nine Character Secret..."

[Beep! Purchase successful!]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Secret—Travel!]

[System discount ended]

The mechanical voice rang out in Xiao Fan's mind, and the corners of his mouth curled upward, revealing a satisfied smile.

The Secret of Travel was created by Heavenly Venerable Xiaoyao, one of the nine great Heavenly Venerables of the mythical era.

This secret technique was known as the pinnacle of movement, granting the user the fastest speed in the world.

Once cultivated to perfection, the holder could leap to the nine heavens and descend to the nine netherworlds; even if blocked by innate formations or absolute arrays, the Secret of Travel could still allow the holder to move as if in an empty land.

It could also instantly traverse space, achieving short-distance spatial leaps, much like shrinking the earth into an inch.

In battle, those who possessed the Secret of Travel could rely on their speed advantage to easily dodge enemy attacks.

Whether facing a single powerful foe or caught in a group battle, the Secret of Travel could play a massive role.

When facing a strong opponent, using the Secret of Travel allowed one to catch them off guard by circling behind them to launch an attack.

In group battles, one could shuttle through quickly, making it difficult for enemies to lock onto their target, and could rapidly break out of encirclements.

If the Secret of Travel were cultivated to the extreme, it could even alter time and restore one's youth.

"And..."

Xiao Fan pondered to himself, "With this Secret of Travel, I will be able to roam the Dou Qi Continent with much more freedom."

The Dou Qi Continent was vast and boundless, divided into many different regions and home to numerous nations.

Countries like the Gama Empire were merely insignificant corners of the continent.

The various empires were separated by vast distances, with boundless uninhabited lands or perilous regions like the Magical Beast Mountain Range lying between them.

Furthermore, there was the core region known as the Central Plains, where the continent's top factions and numerous powerful experts gathered.

From a remote place like the Gama Empire to the Central Plains required a long and arduous journey, which showed just how vast the Dou Qi Continent truly was.

A Dou Zong had only grasped a sliver of spatial laws; only a Dou Zun had the ability to tear through space to reach various places quickly.

Now that he had obtained this Nine Character Secret, it meant he could accomplish many things he had previously only imagined.

For instance... plundering Heavenly Flames... and filling his Dao Body...

Xiao Fan closed his eyes slightly, and when he opened them again, he had already mastered the basics of the Secret of Travel.

Although he had only just begun, it had already made his speed incredibly fast—a staggering speed that was far beyond what he had possessed before!

Whoosh!

Xiao Fan's figure instantly vanished from Wutan City, leaving behind only a blurred afterimage...