I started by controlling his master, and the protagonist begged me to slow down my kicking.

And once these words were spoken...

Gong Yueli's icy gaze faltered slightly, no longer displaying its usual aloofness.

Yunxi and her wicked disciple?!

She certainly heard Mu Yunxi's voice.

His chief disciple's visit to the Azure Palace at night must mean he has something important to report.

But that wasn't enough to surprise her.

The crucial point is that that wicked disciple actually came with Mu Yunxi.

Isn't that the end of it?

An idea popped into her mind instinctively—

This wicked disciple, would he really try to... her in front of Yunxi?

No, Sister Lu is still here!

As she thought about it, Gong Yueli couldn't help but feel a dull ache.

"Yue Li?"

Lu Shixue seemed to sense something was wrong and called out softly.

Gong Yueli, who had developed PTSD from her wicked disciple, finally came to her senses.

She quickly recited the Heart Purification Mantra, and with a focused gaze, she regained the composure befitting the number one sword immortal of the Nine Provinces.

"It's alright."

Gong Yueli looked at Lu Shixue and answered calmly.

However, she also discovered something even worse than the arrival of her wicked disciple.

Lu Shixue is here!

With Sister Lu's cultivation and eyesight, if she were to observe Cheng Ran carefully...

You will definitely be able to find the mark!

The reason I didn't let Cheng Ran go to the Goddess Palace was to avoid this matter being exposed.

As fate would have it, the wicked disciple actually came to report on matters while Lu Shixue was in the Biluo Palace.

The timing is terrible!

That's all...

Luckily, I'm here.

With this in mind, Gong Yueli decided not to remain a bystander.

In any case, she couldn't expose the forbidden master-disciple relationship between her and Cheng Ran.

I can only try to fool Sister Lu.

boom--

Suddenly, sword energy surged forth.

An overwhelming pressure descended from nowhere.

Beneath the thin veil, Lu Shixue's expression shifted slightly.

She looked at Gong Yueli, only to see Gong Yueli lightly raise her jade fingers and release sword energy.

Lu Shixue looked slightly puzzled:

"Yue Li, why did you unleash your sword energy upon hearing of your disciple's visit?"

Why?

Of course, it's to confuse your senses, as someone at the peak of the Mahayana stage!

I'm sorry, Sister Lu, but to prevent this wicked disciple from being discovered by you, Yue Li had no other choice...

Gong Yueli sighed inwardly. She was straightforward and disliked deceiving others.

However, despite feeling guilty, the Sword Immortal Master still boasted:

"It's just a test."

"test?"

"Yes, enduring sword energy is an integral part of sword cultivation."

"But this sword intent is too overwhelming."

"No, if one cannot even withstand these sword intents, then one is not worthy of cultivating the sword."

The question and answer seemed to make sense, but in reality it was all nonsense.

Lu Shixue was also skeptical.

She couldn't understand why Yue Li would set up such a test.

Even though everyone dislikes your coldness and doesn't want to practice swordsmanship with you anymore, you still insist on doing these things.

Who would want to join your Sword-Seeking Peak to cultivate swordsmanship now...?

Lu Shixue lowered her head slightly, secretly criticizing her best friend in her heart.

Gong Yueli, however, seemed unaffected.

She stared at the door and said coldly:

"Come in."

......

......

Upon receiving their master's command, Cheng Ran and Mu Yunxi pushed open the door and entered the main hall.

As soon as I entered.

An oppressive aura immediately swept over us.

That was sword intent, the vast sword intent of my master's seven hundred years of sword cultivation.

Cheng Ran was a little confused.

No, Master, are you running a market?

How come I released such a terrifying sword intent as soon as I entered the hall?

However, the Slave Control Seal was not triggered at this time, indicating that Gong Yueli did not intend to kill him.

Moreover, because he had awakened the Eternal Sword Body, these sword intents had no effect on him.

Therefore, Cheng Ran didn't pay much attention and calmly walked to the main seat.

Looking up at the high mountain he had once climbed, Cheng Ran bowed respectfully.

"Greetings, Master."

Mu Yunxi, standing beside him, was also bowing respectfully.

However, what he said was somewhat different from what he said:

"Greetings, Master. Greetings, Palace Master Lu."

Palace Master Lu?

Cheng Ran was somewhat surprised.

He looked around.

Only then did they realize that a figure in a blue robe was sitting in the guest seat.

It was Lu Shixue!

Cheng Ran couldn't help but frown.

It should be noted that the Primordial Holy Land currently only has two peak Mahayana realm cultivators.

One is Master Gong Yueli, who has been thoroughly drunk and turned into a burning woman, and the other is Palace Master Lu Shixue of the Goddess Palace.

What is the concept of her strength?

Because there are no true immortals in this world!

Therefore, she and Gong Yueli are the current pinnacle of Kyushu's combat power!

Cheng Ran immediately understood why his master was releasing his pressure.

The master deliberately released his aura to confuse the situation because he didn't want the slave seal to be discovered by this peak expert.

Excellent, very cautious, as expected of my master...

We'll have to reward them handsomely next time we have a sword competition!

With that thought in mind, Cheng Ran finally boldly turned his gaze to Lu Shixue:

"Cheng Ran, disciple of Wenjian Peak, greets Palace Master Lu!"

"Um."

Lu Shixue responded softly, her tone calm and serene.

Cheng Ran continued to secretly observe.

Like Gong Yueli, Lu Shixue is not only incredibly powerful, but also exceptionally beautiful.

Although she often covered her face with a veil, very few people had ever seen her true face.

However, based on just a few occasional appearances in battles, she firmly secured her second place on the list of beauties.

and!

Her unrestrained and reckless behavior beneath her blue robe and skirt was extremely eye-catching.

Even in comparison.

This size seems even more imposing than Master's...

One should be the peak, and the other should be the perfect state.

Damn it, if only I could have another Immortal Seal!

It is precisely because of a fairy like her, who possesses both beauty and power, that it is so enjoyable to desecrate her!

"What is it? Speak."

At this moment, Gong Yueli's cold voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Yes, Master."

Cheng Ran withdrew his gaze, spoke first, and got straight to the point:

"What this disciple wishes to report is precisely the matter of this demonic disturbance."

"how?"

As they were just talking about this, Gong Yueli was genuinely curious.

Cheng Ran continued:

"My senior sister Mu and I were ambushed by that monster during our patrol, so we drew our swords together and killed it."

"Um."

Gong Yueli raised her eyes slightly.

Being able to slay demons is quite impressive.

Originally, this task was assigned only as a request from the Holy Land.

The fact that the disciples were able to fight the demons head-on can be considered as increasing their practical combat experience.

After all, sword practitioners ultimately need to engage in real combat to master swordsmanship...

Hmm, something sounds weird.

"That's good, anything else?"

Cheng Ran glanced at Gong Yueli and continued:

"During the demon-slaying process, we discovered that the monster was afflicted with a soul-controlling technique, which should be related to the Yin-Yang Sect!"

Is this really true?

As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Shixue, who had been silent, suddenly widened her eyes in surprise.

It should be noted that slaying a demon is a significant achievement.

But for the Holy Land, it was a minor matter.

No matter what, it's just a demon at around the Core Formation stage.

But what if the Yin-Yang Sect's influence is involved...?

That would be no small matter.

Gong Yueli, equally solemn, continued to press for answers:

"Is there any evidence?"

"Yes, Master and Palace Master, please take a look."

At this moment, Mu Yunxi clasped her hands in a fist salute and took out a seal from her storage bag.

What's sealed inside is the wisp of remnant soul that Cheng Ran had previously fixed with the divine sword.

However, Cheng Ran still needed to use the divine sword to travel, so he later entrusted the remnant soul to her for sealing.

Lu Shixue and Gong Yueli glanced at the sealing talisman.

The two of them quickly identified the remnant soul.

"The shadowy traces linger, clinging to the bone, the yin fire still burns—this is indeed the Yin-Yang Sect's Soul Control Technique."

"Moreover, the caster of this Soul Control Technique is probably quite powerful."

"It should be at least at the Refinement of Emptiness Realm."

Lu Shixue, her face veiled by a light gauze, murmured to herself.

Then, she gently raised her eyes, her gaze falling on Cheng Ran and Mu Yunxi:

"You did a good job."

Being able to slay the demon is already a great achievement.

Capturing the remnant soul of a powerful figure from the Yin-Yang Sect would be an even greater achievement!

It should be noted that the Yin-Yang Sect is currently considering launching a war against the Four Holy Lands.

Capturing this wisp of remnant soul might be a way of destroying a pawn secretly planted by the Yin-Yang Sect.

It can even be used to spy on the movements of the Yin-Yang Sect.

It is of great strategic significance!

Gong Yueli also looked at the wicked disciple and the chief disciple, and nodded slightly.

He seemed quite pleased.

However, after a moment, she slowly asked again:

"Tell me, what reward do you want?"

She knew Mu Yunxi; most missions weren't for rewards.

But Cheng Ran, that wicked disciple, is different. Every time he's sent on a mission, he always finds an opportunity to extort benefits.

Cheng Ran deserves immense credit this time; it would be a mistake not to ask for an exorbitant price.

These words were spoken.

Cheng Ran's lips curled into a wicked smile.

Master is so sensible! Next time, I'll give her double the reward!

Jie Jie Jie...

He already had a wish list in his mind, and he wasn't going to hold back:

"My disciple did this to eliminate demons and monsters in order to protect the safety of the sacred land. I do not seek any reward."

"However, since Master has spoken, I will not refuse without hesitation."

"Disciple doesn't ask for much, just one thousand-year-old Blood Spirit Mushroom, two hundred-year-old Tree Demon Essences, four drops of Heavenly Pool Cold Water, one Heavenly-grade cultivation technique, one Heavenly-grade spiritual weapon, and one double flight with a beauty..."

Lu Shixue: "???"

Gong Yueli: "..."

Mu Yunxi: "!!!"

The three fairies swore that in all their long lives they had never seen such a shameless person as Cheng Ran!