The Source Ring Enters a Forbidden Zone; the Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin Sets Sail

When Qin Yao mentioned teaching the female disciples to cultivate, Jiang Yun gave two dry chuckles. He remembered how he had taught Princess Yue Ling today and could not help changing the subject.

The two chatted for a while before Qin Yao turned to leave. She said she still had other disciples to guide, then added, as if in passing,

"When you have time, Palace Lord, why not visit me? I've recently collected some exquisite spirit teas from the Primordial Era."

"Next time, definitely!"

Jiang Yun tossed out a casual reply and turned away, adjusting his physical condition as he walked. His Dao partner could not find out he had been stealing a taste elsewhere.

Cultivating with his Dao partner consumed his vital essence. What was more, to obtain marks on the panel, he made a genuine contribution every time.

If he only wanted pleasure, it would not matter. But if he wanted marks, he could not use the Essence-Sealing Lock-Gate Technique; otherwise, the panel would not count those dual cultivation sessions.

Perhaps one had to give something up to gain something. Only by spending vital essence could he receive marks in return. Give and gain—such was a fundamental truth of heaven and earth.

The drain was plain to see. Spending too much vital essence on dual cultivation truly harmed the body. But he still had to work overtime tonight; he could not stop.

"Was I too subtle?"

Qin Yao watched Jiang Yun leave, a trace of hurt in her eyes.

Did he really think she was so idle that she wandered around guiding disciples every day? Would it not be easier for them to come to her with their questions?

If she had not learned Jiang Yun was coming, she would never have gone to such lengths to arrange