Will You Handle It?

Within the small courtyard, a faint fragrance lingered in the air. Heart-soothing bamboo had been planted all around, shielding part of the courtyard and ensuring privacy while leaving the interior layout bright and open. Together with the courtyard's unique formation, it made the spiritual energy within exceptionally dense.

Bai Yu sat beside the hot spring pool in the courtyard. The spirit spring condensed from spiritual energy around him gave off wisps of white mist, lending his view a hazy quality.

According to Gu Xi, this estate was her private property. Though she was currently beset by countless matters, she had still seen to every courtesy. Even in her smallest gestures, the bearing of the Gu Family's eldest daughter was fully displayed.

Bai Yu swirled the Ten-Thousand-Year Hundred Flowers Brew in his hand. This was a newly brewed fine wine from Su Jiuniang, ranked seventh-grade and capable of increasing one's cultivation speed.

Hundred Flowers Brew was also widely acknowledged as one of the finest-tasting wines. Bai Yu particularly enjoyed the faint floral fragrance that lingered on the tip of his tongue.

Across from him, Liu Qingli moved through the hot spring pool like a swimming fish. A flash of emerald green surfaced from the water now and then, and Bai Yu smiled faintly at the sight.

Come to think of it, Liu Qingli had once been a peak master of the Heavenly Demon Sect, while he himself had still been a menial disciple. Now, the two had the standing to speak as equals. In fact, his own say was steadily growing heavier.

This was the most obvious change brought about by an increase in strength.

If he were still a menial disciple, or merely an ordinary disciple of the Heavenly Demon Sect, he would not even have been qualified to meet