An Old Acquaintance at Chongyang Palace

"The Jade Maiden Manual is a secret of the Ancient Tomb Sect, passed down only to the disciple who inherits leadership of the sect. How could you know it?"

Li Mochou knew when to back down from someone stronger.

The eight servants had already shaken her.

And Ye Zhuo's strength seemed unfathomable. Her heart trembled.

At the mention of the Jade Maiden Manual, she dared not act rashly.

None of it made any sense.

"The martial world has a short memory. It once took a hundred years to forget me. Now it's taken barely a dozen."

Ye Zhuo gave a self-mocking smile.

He took out a martial arts manual and tossed it to Li Mochou.

Everyone immediately understood that Ye Zhuo intended to practice the Jade Maiden Manual.

They formed a defensive array and guarded the cave.

Li Mochou had already mastered the Five Poisons Palm and the Ice Soul Needles.

But she wanted the Jade Maiden Manual too. How could she not be tempted when it was right before her?

"Do you truly intend to practice it with me, Master?"

Li Mochou asked cautiously.

"Of course."

Ye Zhuo closed his eyes. Soon, steam filled the cave, turning into a cloud of white mist.

Every impurity in Li Mochou's body was expelled.

Before long, surging true qi had her crying out in pain.

The faster her cultivation advanced, the more keenly she felt the power of the Jade Maiden Manual.

It did not take long.

Li Mochou felt much stronger. Even her face had grown younger, returning to the height of her beauty.

Three hours later.

The mist dispersed.

Li Mochou knew she would never again make such rapid progress or absorb so much pure vital energy.

No wonder he's a mysterious master. His vital energy truly seems endless.

"Thank