The Title Ran Away

Why?

Breaking through to the Dou Zong was her master Yun Shan's lifelong dream.

Now that Yun Shan has successfully made a breakthrough, Yun Yun is naturally happy for him.

"Master... did he use some underhanded methods?"

After some thought, Yun Yun could only make this guess.

After all, Qin Yu wouldn't talk nonsense about something like this.

Since this has been brought up, there must be solid evidence already.

"Hmm, I sensed an unusual mark within Senior Yun Shan's body, and his Dou Qi fluctuations are also a bit off."

"So what happened back then...?"

Yun Yun was about to ask Qin Yu why he hadn't spoken up at the time, but then she thought about it again. The method of helping someone steadily break through to the Dou Zong was not something an ordinary person could possess.

Qin Yu's silence at the time was also a way of avoiding potential risks.

Moreover, Yun Yun had wondered if her master was simply not qualified to advance to the Dou Zong, given that Yun Shan had remained at the Peak Dou Emperor for so many years.

"Sister Yun, about this matter..."

"No need to say anything more, I understand. It was the right thing for you not to get involved."

Yun Yun interrupted Qin Yu, then stood up and prepared to leave.

"Hey, I didn't say that. It's just that we need to be more prepared when facing this kind of potential threat."

"So you..."

Only now did Yun Yun understand why Qin Yu had left first.

The current Wu Protector is estimated to be around Four-Star Dou Zong, which is indeed a bit troublesome for Qin Yu.

But he also carries two Heavenly Flames on his body.

Unlike Xiao Yan, he didn't need to desperately control the balance between the two Heavenly Flames, spending a long time conjuring a Fire Lotus.

These two Heavenly Flames will find their own balance.

I'm going out to find a place to refine the Emperor's Extreme Pill. Firstly, it's never a bad thing to increase my strength, and secondly...

He has already reached the Seven-Star Dou Emperor.

If I don't take the Emperor's Extreme Pill now, wouldn't it be a waste of its potency if I waited until I reached the Eighth Star level?

Since we have the means, why not eat it?

As for the Dou Wang Stage...

It was purely accidental.

Qin Yu hadn't even had time to consume the Dou Ling Pill before his cultivation level was directly boosted to the Peak Dou King.

So this time, we absolutely cannot miss it again!

"After taking the Emperor's Extreme Pill, it shouldn't take long for my cultivation level to improve."

As he spoke, Qin Yu stretched out his hand to Yun Yun, palm facing up, as if asking her for something.

After seeing Qin Yu's gaze, Yun Yun instantly understood what he meant.

After a moment's thought, Yun Yun's actions exceeded Qin Yu's expectations.

Yun Yun removed a strand of her hair, clenched it slightly in her jade-like hand, and a layer of azure light immediately enveloped the strand.

Then, Yun Yun placed the strand of hair, along with a cloud-shaped jade pendant, into Qin Yu's palm.

The jade pendant still carried a faint warmth and a refreshing fragrance.

"This can be considered..."

Before Qin Yu could utter the words "token of love," Yun Yun interrupted:

"I won't say any more. I'm going back now. I'll keep an eye on Master."

In the past, when Yun Yun was in a state of turmoil, she would usually stay by Qin Yu's side to calm herself down.

But now, the matter involves both Qin Yu and Yun Shan, so she needs to find a quiet place to stay for a while.

"Wait a moment."

Just as Yun Yun was about to leave, Qin Yu called her back.

Yun Yun froze, mentally bracing herself for Qin Yu's teasing.

"Sister Yun, that guy Xiao Yan has a Heavenly Flames in his hand, the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame, which ranks twenty-second on the Heavenly Flame Ranking."

"The Three-Year Agreement is almost up. Tell your apprentice to prepare in advance."

Upon hearing that it was about the Three-Year Agreement, Yun Yun snapped out of her daze, nodded, and turned to leave.

But before she had gone far, Yun Yun stopped and turned back, crashing headfirst into Qin Yu's chest.

"Let me hold you for a while."

This time, Yun Yun was too lazy to make excuses anymore.

Leaning against Qin Yu, Yun Yun's anxious heart finally calmed down.

"Phew... thank you, I feel much better."

After a long while, Yun Yun raised her head, the confusion and helplessness in her eyes had faded.

"Well, don't make it too obvious about Senior Yun Shan. And it's best to find a secluded place to settle your duel with Xiao Yan as soon as possible."

"Good."

Yun Yun obediently nodded in agreement, which put Qin Yu's mind at ease a little.

If Yun Shan and Xiao Yan could avoid meeting, things would be much simpler.

These two sworn enemies, even if their Three-Year Agreement is somewhat different now, might still run into trouble if they actually meet.

After Yun Yun left, Qin Yu took the Emperor's Extreme Pill and began his journey towards the Nine-Star Dou Emperor.

After Yun Yun returned to the sect, Yun Shan immediately summoned Yun Shan.

"I see. It's alright, it's a good thing that young people strive for progress."

After listening to what Yun Yun said, Yun Shan remained outwardly calm, but some doubts began to arise in his heart.

From what he observed, his disciple was missing something on his trip.

That jade pendant was no ordinary trinket to Yun Yun.

Yun Yun has already given Qin Yu her personal jade pendant, doesn't this kid have anything else to show his appreciation for her?

"Master, while it's a good thing that you've broken through to the Dou Zong, our Misty Cloud Sect's foundation still lags behind those major powers. What do you think...?"

Just then, Yun Yun suddenly spoke up, using the pretext of discussing the current state of the sect to briefly mention the matter of breaking through to the Dou Zong.

Yun Shan's expression remained unchanged by Yun Yun's words; he simply remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking:

"Let's take over the resources here in the Jia Ma Empire first. That old bastard Jia Xing Tian probably doesn't even know that I've already emerged from seclusion."

"Heh, I really want to see that old man's expression when he sees me break through to the Dou Zong."

Yun Shan's words were fine, but Yun Yun felt that her master seemed to have changed somewhat.

It seems to have become more...

Arrogant.

Although Yun Shan was arrogant in his youth, that was decades ago.

"By the way, Yun'er, I heard that my grand-disciple made some kind of Three-Year Agreement with a young master from a small family?"

This time, it was Yun Shan who took the initiative to bring up the agreement between Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan.

"Yes, Master, I took Yanran to the Xiao Household family patriarch in private to discuss the annulment of the engagement. The Three-Year Agreement was proposed by Xiao Yan, the young master of the Xiao Household."

Yanran found it interesting, so she gave him a chance.

Yun Yun explained what happened back then to Yun Shan, but after listening, Yun Shan lost interest.

He's just an overconfident guy; there's no need to waste time on him.

If this matter hadn't been related to the current Young Sect Master of their Misty Cloud Sect, Yun Shan wouldn't have bothered to get involved.

Now, besides strengthening the Misty Cloud Sect, his only concern is the mysterious person who found him and helped him break through to the Dou Zong.

The man only said he would come when he needed Yun Shan's help, but he never said what he needed him to do.

"Alright, you may leave now."