Shrouding the Heavens: Starting by joining the Holy Land of Yao Guang

Chapter 49 The Holy Maiden of Yao Guang
Li Yao, possessing both of the above qualities, is the perfect template for an unparalleled genius.

"Alright, I'll go and reply to the Holy Lord. You should focus on your cultivation. There's no rush. Take your time and proceed steadily." After his initial surprise, Yun Shang said happily, then immediately got up and left.

After Yun Shang left, Li Yao wandered around aimlessly.

Originally, he planned to visit the jade gambling market after leaving the pass, but now that he has received an order, the original plan has naturally been cancelled.

However, Li Yao did not want to start his seclusion immediately. The long period of arduous cultivation had indeed made him feel somewhat exhausted.

Fortunately, the scenery on this mountain is incredibly beautiful, and just strolling through it gives one a very relaxing feeling.

At this moment, Li Yao felt incredibly relaxed, and the fatigue brought on by his long period of seclusion gradually subsided amidst the natural scenery.

……

The cloud merchant, who had already walked quite a distance, stopped. He suddenly remembered that he seemed to have forgotten something.

He paused only briefly before continuing forward.

"Let the young people get to know each other on their own. I, an old man, will not introduce them."

……

Li Yao, strolling among the peaks, soon arrived at a mountain summit. Standing on the precipice overlooking the sea of ​​clouds and the azure sky, his mind instantly felt open and free, and the dullness brought on by his arduous cultivation vanished.

Just then, a melody of celestial music rang out, instantly attracting Li Yao's attention.

The sound was incredibly beautiful, like heavenly music. Li Yao felt as if he were in a celestial palace, surrounded by celestial mist. Before him stood a woman, like a lotus in full bloom, with crystal-clear skin and a radiant jade body. She possessed a beauty that could shame the moon and flowers. Her white robes fluttered, like a fairy descending from the moon palace, and she danced gracefully toward him.

Li Yao's eyes flickered. He had never seen this woman before, but he had already guessed her identity.

This girl was only fifteen or sixteen years old, just sixteen, but she already possessed a beauty that could topple kingdoms and shame the moon and flowers.

Without exaggeration, this woman was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen in both his lives, so perfect as to be almost dreamlike, possessing a beauty that seemed otherworldly.

At this moment, she danced gracefully, like a bright pearl exhaling auspicious omens. Her skin was crystal clear, and she was surrounded by a dazzling light. Her body was slender and graceful, like a divine lotus in bloom, and her whole demeanor was ethereal.

People with such temperament and beauty are probably few and far between, even in the entire Eastern Wilderness.

This place is deep within Yaoguang Workshop, and apart from the disciples of Yaoguang Holy Land, no one else can enter.

Coincidentally, among the people Li Yao knew, the Holy Maiden of the Yao Guang Holy Land possessed such grace and beauty.

Li Yao didn't interrupt, which spoiled the mood. Everyone has a love of beauty, and he naturally wouldn't act like a pedantic person who wouldn't look at something improper when he could appreciate such a rare dance.

After a long while, the celestial music faded, and the graceful dance came to a stop. Li Yao couldn't help but reach out and pat the dancers lightly, praising them:
"This dance should only exist in heaven, and it is rare to hear it in the mortal world. What virtue or ability do you have to have the opportunity to see Her Highness the Holy Maiden's stunning dance?"

The Holy Maiden of Yaoguang was stunningly beautiful. Her eyes sparkled, and her smile made all the flowers pale in comparison.

"Junior Brother Li is too modest. Now, who in the entire Holy Land doesn't know your name? You, at the Divine Bridge Realm, defeated Li Tianqi, who was at the Other Shore Realm, creating a rare feat in the history of cultivation. Your style of defying immortality has made countless junior sisters admire you."

The Holy Maiden of Yaoguang's voice was incredibly beautiful, like pearls falling onto a jade plate, clear and melodious, in no way inferior to the celestial music just now.

Who wouldn't feel pleased to receive such praise from a woman of unparalleled beauty to their face?

History teaches us that countless heroes have fallen from grace, driven by a rage for the sake of a beautiful woman, only to ultimately succumb to the allure of romance.

Li Yao also enjoyed it, but he was also very clear-headed, knowing that Yao Xi's words were just polite talk, and that it would be a fool to take them seriously.

"Your Highness is too kind. With Your Highness's talent and combat prowess, defying immortality is merely the most basic skill. What my junior brother has accomplished is nothing to Your Highness." Li Yao exchanged pleasantries.

"Hehe." A light laugh, as melodious as heavenly music, came from behind. Yao Xi laughed so hard that she trembled with joy. She said, "Junior brother, you have such a silver tongue. It's a good thing you're still young. Otherwise, who knows how many girls would be lining up to throw themselves at you."

"I wonder if His Highness is among them?" Li Yao followed Yao Xi's lead, not letting her continue to tease him.

"That depends on Junior Brother," Yao Xi said meaningfully.

As a saintess, she must know many inside stories, such as the Holy Lord's lineage protecting Li Yao this time. Although she doesn't know the details, one thing is clear: the Holy Lord's lineage doesn't want their holy son to come from the Supreme Saint lineage.

Therefore, Yao Xi's words are easy to understand. In each holy land, the holy son and holy daughter will almost always become Daoist partners in the future, and the Yao Guang Holy Land is no exception.

If Li Yao really does reach that point in the future, defeating the current Holy Son and becoming the new Holy Son.

According to custom, the two will become Daoist partners in the future.

"Then I'll give it my best, junior brother," Li Yao said without any hesitation.

The two chatted and laughed, their relationship appearing incredibly close, as if they had known each other for a long time. No one who saw them would have guessed that they had only known each other for less than fifteen minutes.

Li Yao couldn't help but admire her. Although she was only fifteen or sixteen years old, Yao Xi was exceptionally gifted in interpersonal relationships.

Of course, this is also due to her appearance. Any man, unless he is an enemy, would naturally want to get close to such a woman.

Li Yao was not a saint, and naturally he was no exception.

Of course, this is on the premise that the Holy Lord's lineage is a potential ally. If the other party is on the Holy Son's side, then no matter how beautiful the woman is, he will be extremely wary.

However, judging from the current situation, it is impossible for the Holy Lord's lineage to stand on the side of the Holy Son. As long as Li Yao does not fail in the future, the worst outcome for the Holy Lord's lineage will be to remain neutral.

If Li Yao truly demonstrates greater potential, then the Holy Lord's lineage will definitely stand on his side.

Yao Xiyu gently raised her hand, and a jade bottle appeared in her slender hand. Her bright red lips parted slightly as she said, "Junior brother, this is your reward."

Li Yao's gaze was drawn to it. Compared to the pure white jade bottle, the crystal-clear jade hand was even whiter than white jade, without any flaws.

However, what attracted Li Yao more at this moment was obviously the jade bottle, or more precisely, what was inside it.

When Yao Xi saw that Li Yao's gaze was completely fixed on the jade bottle, she sighed softly, "Senior sister specially took on this task just to see junior brother. Recently, junior brother's reputation in the Holy Land has been quite great, and senior sister admires him very much."

"But who would have thought that when my junior brother saw this broken bottle, he would completely ignore his senior sister."

As she spoke, her eyes, which had been as bright as a galaxy, dimmed, and her pitiful appearance would make any man feel sorry for her.

"Senior sister, you misunderstand. Junior brother was just afraid of being too forward with a beautiful lady, so he refrained from looking at her inappropriately," Li Yao said insincerely.

"Hmph, what a little rascal! At such a young age, he's already good at sweet-talking people. I wonder how many people he'll ruin in the future." Yao Xi snorted, her demeanor instantly shifting from a mature and sophisticated woman to a mischievous and playful one.

"What a vixen," Li Yao thought to himself. If he hadn't been on guard, he probably would have fallen for her by now.

“Your Highness, this…” Li Yao pointed to the jade bottle, though he didn’t say it aloud, his meaning was quite clear.

"What 'Your Highness'? That sounds awful. Just call me 'Senior Sister' and I'll give it to you." Yao Xi coaxed gently, as if she were coaxing a child to give her candy.

Li Yao expressed his incomprehension, wondering if older women all liked this. However, despite his incomprehension, he didn't spoil the mood and simply called out, "Senior Sister."

"Hmm, that's a good girl." Yao Xi nodded in satisfaction before handing over the jade bottle.

Li Yao reached out and took it, probing it with his divine sense, and immediately felt a surge of immense energy.

Inside the jade bottle was a pool of golden liquid, shimmering with auspicious light and radiating boundless energy. Even with just a slight perception using one's divine sense, one could sense its extraordinary nature.

This is the supreme secret treasure for tempering the physical body: Vajra Bodhi Liquid.

Compared to Li Yao's formidable divine power, his physical body, though also strong, was only comparable to that of ordinary people.

Compared to those with special physiques, he couldn't even compare to the physical body of a god, let alone a sacred body.

He didn't have Wang Teng's opportunities, nor did he temper his body with the blood of the immortal phoenix; his physique has always been his weakness.

For Li Yao, the Vajra Bodhi liquid was absolutely a godsend.

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