Breaking the Masked Man

As a powerful aura rose from within the Yunlan Sect, two figures flew one after the other toward Yao Yan's location.

"coming!"

Hai Bodong's eyes flickered slightly, and he immediately introduced Yao Yan: "The old man in front is Yun Shan, the former sect master of Yunlan Sect, and the woman following behind is his disciple, who is also the current sect master of Yunlan Sect. Her name is Yun Yun, she is twenty-four years old, and she has the strength of a seven-star Dou Wang!"

However, as soon as he finished speaking, he looked at Yao Yan for no apparent reason, a strange look flashing in his eyes. To be honest, Yun Yun was the kind of genius who could be considered normal, while Yao Yan was a monster who was beyond common sense and comprehension!

"Twenty-four years old...that's a seven-year age difference!"

Upon hearing this, Yao Yan muttered to himself, then looked with interest at the aloof woman behind Yun Shan. Compared to that old geezer Yun Shan, his disciple Yun Yun was clearly more worthy of a young man's attention.

Is this lust?

He didn't think so. As a normal person, if you see a flower in full bloom and don't appreciate it, wouldn't you seem too unromantic?

Besides becoming stronger, isn't the purpose of cultivation to be able to appreciate the flowers by the roadside in one's leisure time?

If becoming stronger is only for fighting and killing, wouldn't that be too boring?

In a short while, Yunshan had brought Yunyun to stand in front of the two of them. As he stood still, Yunshan's demeanor of a master was naturally revealed. With white hair and a youthful face, his eyes were calm and gentle, completely different from the arrogant character in the original work. He was like a highly respected senior.

His disciple Yun Yun, standing behind him, was even more eye-catching.

Twenty-four years old is the most beautiful age for a woman.

She wore a gold and purple fitted brocade robe, her long black hair styled into the shape of a phoenix singing, exuding an undeniable nobility. Her face was serene and beautiful, like a clear spring in a secluded mountain, inspiring awe and a touch of romantic longing in people who admired her noble status.

Indeed, they are very fierce, not much less so than the Medusa sisters... Yao Yan gave an accurate assessment in her heart, an assessment that was absolutely fair and unbiased, without any exaggeration.

No wonder the original author praised her so highly. Yun Yun's figure was extremely voluptuous, like a ripe peach. Coupled with her elegant and noble demeanor, she was enough to captivate the hearts of most men in the world. Thinking of this, Yao Yan thought of the Dou Zun powerhouse in the original work who was attracted to Yun Yun.

To be fair, the female characters who were prominently featured in the original work were all stunningly beautiful, if judged solely on their appearance.

I had many thoughts on my mind, but it all happened in the blink of an eye.

Yunshan smiled, glanced at Yao Yan a few times, and said softly, "Is this the young friend Yao Yan you mentioned?"

"He just turned seventeen not long ago, possesses the strength of a three-star Dou Wang, and is a seventh-grade alchemist."

Hai Bodong remained calm and composed as he introduced Yunshan and Yunyun.

Yunshan's smile froze, as if he doubted his ears. He couldn't help but stare at Hai Bodong, unsure of how to respond. The absurd feeling of his worldview being drastically overturned was almost unbearable, even for someone as experienced as him.

It feels like Mr. Ma's son suddenly opening a small shop next door to your house. If you suddenly found out the truth, wouldn't you have some doubts?

Yun Yun's eyes, as clear as the sky and white clouds, were also stunned for a moment. She couldn't help but clench her fists, feeling that she had been hit again. Her past pride was really not worth mentioning in front of this little brother. Her mood was a bit chaotic for a moment.

"This humble one, Yao Yan, greets you both."

Yao Yan, with a humble expression, politely cupped his hands in greeting.

Upon hearing this, Yunshan's attitude suddenly became more respectful. He dared not be presumptuous in the slightest and said in a deep voice, "Young master, there is no need to be so polite. Please come into the hall for a chat."

Yao Yan nodded and followed Hai Bodong.

What happened in the sky naturally attracted the attention of many people. The Yunlan Sect had a large number of disciples, including the outer disciples, totaling tens of thousands. Even the core disciples and elders inside the mountain gate numbered in the thousands. Many of them were not in seclusion for cultivation and were all shocked by the scene at the mountain gate.

"That one should be Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, but who is the person next to him? The old sect master seems to value him very much."

"He looks quite young. Could he be here to propose marriage to the sect leader?!"

"That's possible. Our sect leader is getting on in years and it's time for him to get married!"

A few gossipy disciples couldn't help but whisper among themselves, unaware that a man dressed as an alchemist was hiding behind a nearby artificial hill. He was clenching his fists, staring intently at everything in the sky, his eyes filled with a hint of gloom, as if he couldn't accept what was happening.

As for why he didn't rush up... Gu He's cultivation level was only three-star Dou Ling, and he couldn't fly!

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Inside the main hall of the Yunlan Sect.

As the four entered the hall, Yunshan asked Yunyun to brew tea, while he personally entertained Haibodong and Yaoyan. After Yunyun handed over the tea, he smiled and introduced it: "This is spiritual tea grown on the back mountain of Yunlan Mountain. Drinking it regularly is beneficial for cultivating battle qi. However, in terms of efficacy, it is still not comparable to elixirs. Please have a taste, young master."

"Spiritual tea?"

Yao Yan picked up the tea tree with some curiosity, took a sniff, and a rich fragrance wafted over. He couldn't help but take a sip, and immediately a warm and soothing sensation flowed through his body. The effect was somewhat similar to the nourishing function of the Illusionary Gold Flame, except that one worked on the body and the other worked on the meridians and fighting spirit of the whole body.

It's somewhat interesting, but not much.

After numerous trials, Yao Yan's body and fighting spirit had reached a level unimaginable to ordinary people. In fact, in terms of the quality of his fighting spirit alone, he dared to challenge a Dou Zong.

"What do you think, young master?" Yunshan asked with a smile.

"Excellent".

Yao Yan gave his evaluation: based on his experience, this thing has a significant effect on cultivators below the Dou Wang level, but the effect is not enough for those above that level.

Hai Bodong wasn't very interested in the tea, as it had no effect on a Dou Huang; it was only good for satisfying a craving. He looked at Yun Shan and said softly, "Stop beating around the bush, let's get down to business. What about what we talked about last time? How's your thinking?"

"If you possess the Breakthrough Pill, Young Master, the Yunlan Sect can join the forces you establish and be at your disposal. Of course, this is limited to the Jia Ma Empire. As for anything further away, the Yunlan Sect is too far away to reach."

Yunshan's eyes flickered slightly, and he paused in his tea-drinking motion. Then, he straightened his expression and slowly spoke.

Without wasting words, Yao Yan took out a medicine bottle from his storage ring, placed it on the table, and slowly said, "It was just refined a few days ago, and its quality is excellent. It should be of some help to the old sect leader."

As he spoke, he pushed it in front of Yunshan.

"..."

Looking at the jade bottle that Yao Yan pushed over, Yun Shan still felt a little unreal. The pill he had been dreaming of had been delivered to his door. With his state of mind, he couldn't help but feel a strong fluctuation at this moment. After all, breaking through to the Dou Zong realm was his lifelong wish, and he was even willing to give his life for it.

Only when one is stuck at the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Huang realm for decades, until their lifespan is nearing its end, can one truly feel that urgency and helplessness.

Yun Yun looked at her teacher's trembling hands, and a slight ripple appeared in her elegant eyes. She pursed her lips and softly called out, "Teacher..."

"May I examine it a little?"

Yunshan looked at the medicine bottle, remained silent for a moment, then looked at Yaoyan and said in a deep voice.

"can."

Yao Yan didn't think much of it. He and Yun Shan had only met for the first time. It was impossible for the other party to gamble everything of the Yunlan Sect just because he took out a pill. A proper check was still necessary. If it were him, he probably wouldn't feel at ease seeing such a young man.

Hai Bodong couldn't help but say, "We've known each other for so many years, would I lie to you?"

"It's not that I don't believe it, it's that I dare not believe it..."

Yunshan gave a bitter smile.

Yun Yun nodded slightly, bowed to Hai Bodong and Yao Yan, and then walked out of the hall, intending to find Gu He to take a look at the pill. Since it concerned her teacher, she attached great importance to it.

A moment later, Yun Yun led a middle-aged man slowly into the main hall. As soon as the man stepped inside, his gaze fixed on Yao Yan with a hint of hostility, but this look was fleeting. He respectfully bowed to Yun Shan and said, "Gu He greets the old sect master!"

"Look at this pill. It is a sixth-grade pill."

Yunshan didn't explain the pill's function, only briefly mentioning it before having Yunyun hand the bottle to Guhe. As for the fourth-grade alchemist appraising a sixth-grade pill... appraising pills is a basic skill for alchemists. Although he was only fourth-grade, he could still roughly distinguish the effects of the pills.

Could this pill be a betrothal gift...? Gu He's heart sank, and his face turned slightly bitter. However, he still maintained his professionalism, opened the medicine bottle, and poured out the pill. Immediately, a faint medicinal fragrance spread out. Even just a light sniff made the fighting spirit in his body start to stir.

Yunshan also felt that the bottleneck in his body that had not loosened for a long time began to shake. At this moment, he completely believed Hai Bodong's words.

"This pill should be an aid for breakthroughs. It's of excellent quality and has a wonderful fragrance, so it must have been recently refined..."

After tasting it for a while, Guhe began to speak.

"That's enough, Furukawa, thank you for your trouble."

Yunshan raised his hand to stop Guhe from continuing, then gestured for him to leave. He then looked at Yaoyan and nodded in agreement, "As you say, young master."

Yun Yun stood to one side, and upon hearing this, her eyes lowered slightly, as if she were not at peace with herself.

Gu He witnessed all of this, and it was unclear where he got the courage, but he suddenly spoke up in front of everyone: "Whether the old sect leader should betroth Sect Leader Yun Yun to him, I think we need to ask Sect Leader Yun Yun's opinion on this matter, and we cannot make a hasty decision!"

At this moment, his face flushed slightly, as if he had mustered up tremendous courage.

His words immediately silenced the scene, and four pairs of eyes, each with a different look, stared at him.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 117 The World is Big

The hall fell silent for a moment, everyone taking a jolt by Gu He's sudden words.

Yun Yun's clean-cut face was also covered with a look of astonishment. She never expected Gu He to say such a thing. Not to mention that there was no such thing at all, even if there really was such a thing, it obviously had nothing to do with Gu He. The fact that he jumped out at this moment was really too ridiculous and made people both laugh and cry.

Yun Yun could naturally sense Gu He's feelings for her, but she had no such feelings for him and had kept a certain distance from him in the past. She never expected that he would suddenly jump out in such a situation.

Her cool eyes held a hint of helplessness as she spoke first, "Gu He, stop talking nonsense and get out of here right now."

These words were naturally meant to protect Gu He. The other party had already joined the Yunlan Sect and was now a member of the sect. As the sect leader of the Yunlan Sect, Gu He naturally had to consider the other party's feelings. If he offended Yao Yan because of a single sentence, it would obviously not be a good thing for Gu He.

Having never met Yao Yan before, and not knowing what kind of person he was, she naturally had to be cautious.

"Sect Master, I'm serious. You should think about your own future!"

Gu He clearly didn't understand what had happened, and upon hearing Yun Yun's words, he spoke urgently.

Yun Yun's face now showed a hint of anger, and she reprimanded sternly, "Stop making a scene! We didn't talk about these things. Get out of here right now!"

Gu He was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, but then he realized what he had done. He looked at the others present and realized that he had made a mistake. He was immediately ashamed and quickly bowed to them to apologize: "I was presumptuous. I hope you will forgive me!"

Yao Yan ignored Gu He, quietly drinking her tea as if she were detached from the situation, adopting a spectator's attitude throughout.

"Go down."

Yunshan waved his hand, signaling Guhe to leave. After Guhe covered his face and walked out of the main hall, Yunshan apologized to Yaoyan: "Guhe has just joined the Yunlan Sect and is somewhat ignorant of the rules. He has offended you, young master. I hope you will forgive him."