Uncle Nangong: Could You Help Me Cultivate?

As for the conversation between Nangong Wan and the Rainbow Robed Fairy, Fang Yu naturally knew nothing about it. Right now, he was wholly focused on cultivating the Origin Spirit Art, striving to break through to the ninth stage of body refinement, the Spirit Communication realm, as soon as possible.

However, this realm required one to temper the spirit. Breaking through through sheer bitter cultivation was no easy matter.

What was more, after breaking through, he would still need to continue tempering his spirit. In immortal sects such as the Eclosion Sect, one could find Heavenly Demons or use other methods to temper the spirit.

Although the Mortal World likewise had no Extraterritorial Heavenly Demons, those were existences one could only encounter after reaching the Great Vehicle stage. They were far beyond anything he could touch now.

Therefore, after thinking it over, he found only one method for tempering his spirit: seduction arts.

This was the reminder the Rainbow Robed Fairy had given him earlier. Using the Origin Spirit Art to resist seduction arts that beguiled and eroded one's reason, will, and spirit was far faster than bitter cultivation.

The Rainbow Robed Fairy's slight attempt at bewitching him earlier had been equivalent to several days of his hard cultivation.

Among the entire Yellow Maple Valley, the only person he remembered who excelled at seduction arts was Dong Xuan'er. But it would be no good if she became entangled with him.

He remembered that Dong Xuan'er had always enjoyed making men fight over her, even coming to blows. That would not do.

He only wanted to cultivate the Origin Spirit Art. He had no desire to invite trouble.

He would need to find someone else. Nie Ying was incomparably proud and disdained cultivating seduction arts to bewitch others, so she was not a suitable choice.

Thus, finding a suitable candidate truly gave Fang Yu a headache.

At this thought, he could not help opening his eyes and looking toward Nangong Wan, who also seemed to have been resting with her eyes closed the entire time.

Given Nangong Wan's status as a Core Formation cultivator of the Moon-Covering Sect, she must have cultivated profound seduction arts.

Having her help him cultivate might be difficult and could easily expose him. But if he could find a way to provoke her into using her seduction arts to bewitch him, then taking the opportunity to cultivate the Origin Spirit Art did not seem impossible.

"Senior Sister, that nephew-disciple Fang from Yellow Maple Valley is looking at you. There's something off about his gaze. Could it be that he truly fell in love with you at first sight?"

All of a sudden, the Rainbow Robed Fairy softly chuckled as she sent a voice transmission to Nangong Wan, who was resting with her eyes closed.

Fang Yu had not made any effort to conceal his actions. In fact, he had been perfectly open about them. Thus, he caught the attention of the Rainbow Robed Fairy, who had been watching him all along, prompting her to send a voice transmission to Nangong Wan.

After all, the topics women discussed among themselves could sometimes be far more provocative and improper than those discussed among men.

Upon hearing the Rainbow Robed Fairy's voice transmission, Nangong Wan still appeared to be resting with her eyes closed. Yet a faint, alluring blush surfaced on her innocent, guileless cheeks, making one unable to resist the urge to taste her sweetness.

The smile in the Rainbow Robed Fairy's beautiful eyes deepened further at the sight.

It was not easy to make her always aloof and proud Senior Sister Nangong reveal such an expression.

Meanwhile, Fang Yu's actions also drew Li Huayuan's attention.

Not long after, just as he was pondering how to get Nangong Wan to help him cultivate the Origin Spirit Art, a cold snort sounded beside his ear.

Following the sound, he saw Li Huayuan staring at him with a somewhat unsightly expression.

"Come here!"

Li Huayuan ordered in a tone laced with anger.

Hearing this, Fang Yu naturally understood what was going on, but he still had no choice but to obey and walk over.

Just as he rose to his feet, Nangong Wan, who had been resting with her eyes closed, slowly opened her bright eyes. With a trace of complexity in her gaze, she watched Fang Yu walk toward Li Huayuan.

"What exactly is going on with that disciple from the Moon-Covering Sect? Could it be that you really were bewitched by her seduction arts?"

When Fang Yu stopped about a meter in front of him, Li Huayuan bluntly questioned him.

"Uncle has misunderstood. This disciple was not bewitched by her. I already said earlier that there is something strange about that female disciple. I presume Uncle has noticed it as well?"

Fang Yu answered calmly, neither servile nor overbearing.

He did not feel much fear or respect toward Li Huayuan, a Core Formation cultivator.

Seeing this, Li Huayuan lightly furrowed his brow, then nodded. His tone softened considerably as he asked,

"Then what did you notice?"

"Nothing. I merely find her strange."

Fang Yu replied indifferently, with no intention of explaining further.

"Very well. Be more careful yourself. The Moon-Covering Sect's seduction arts are profound. It would be troublesome if you were bewitched by her."

Seeing this, Li Huayuan gave a grave reminder.

He had no intention of asking any further questions.

"Yes. This disciple understands. Uncle, please rest assured."

Fang Yu clasped his hands in thanks, then bowed and left, returning to his original spot to continue resting with his eyes closed.

When Fuyunzi saw this, he frowned deeply, stepped forward, and quietly asked,

"Benefactor Li, the disciples Yellow Maple Valley sent this time should be quite capable, yes? When the time comes, surely our two sects will not truly lose to that Qiong Old Monster! This poor Daoist still has some confidence in the Clear Void Sect disciples entering the forbidden grounds!"

"What do you mean? Are you looking down on Yellow Maple Valley?" Li Huayuan's expression darkened in displeasure.

"Ha ha! Of course not. This poor Daoist simply finds the disciples sent by the Moon-Covering Sect this time somewhat strange, and I truly cannot set my mind at ease!" The Daoist laughed awkwardly and forced a smile as he explained.

"That is true enough! Li has also noticed that something is amiss. In previous years, when had the Moon-Covering Sect ever sent disciples so young, much less pairs of male and female disciples? Do they think this trip into the forbidden grounds is children playing house?" Li Huayuan said with a grim face. It seemed he had been uneasy about this wager all along.

Unfortunately, he had failed to get anything out of Fang Yu.

"Then did Benefactor Li learn anything just now? What exactly is wrong with that female disciple of the Moon-Covering Sect?"

Only then did Fuyunzi of the Clear Void Sect get to the point.

"It is nothing. That disciple was merely worried that the Moon-Covering Sect's female disciple might come to harm, so he promised to find a way to give her a Foundation Establishment Pill."

"But Daoist Brother, rest assured. Since Li dared to make this wager, I naturally have some confidence in my sect's disciples. Their strength will not be inferior to the disciples of your sect."

Li Huayuan casually came up with an excuse to brush him off. Then, after giving the Daoist a meaningful glance, he spoke slowly, his voice filled with confidence.

"Hehe! Hearing you say that puts this poor Daoist much more at ease! Then I shall not disturb you any longer."

Having received the answer he wanted, Fuyunzi of the Clear Void Sect immediately relaxed. He then took his leave with a smile.

He returned to his original spot and began meditating to rest and gather his strength, preparing to await the results several days later.

"Hmph, Fuyunzi, what scheme is that ox-nosed Daoist plotting? Do not think I do not know! You are merely hoping our two sects can join forces to defeat the Moon-Covering Sect, after which your Clear Void Sect can suppress Yellow Maple Valley as well. Heh heh! Though I do not know what extraordinary disciples the Clear Void Sect sent into the forbidden grounds, this time our valley has dispatched every one of the top disciples said to rank among the top three in the Qi Refinement stage. Otherwise, do you think I would have made this bet with you?"

Li Huayuan murmured confidently, in a voice only he could hear.

He completely failed to notice Fang Yu quietly shifting toward where the Moon-Covering Sect was gathered—or, more precisely, toward Nangong Wan.