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

Ultimately, Gong Yueli did not agree to Cheng Ran's excessive request.

The materials were fine; she simply waved them away.

However, the techniques and magical artifacts are also important.

She's not that wealthy to be able to give both.

So she simply agreed to Cheng Ran's request, saying that she could give him one of them after some time.

As for what beauty!

Haha, don't even think about it!

Even she, a sword immortal, couldn't tolerate it, so how could she possibly be willing to let this wicked disciple continue to harm other women?

However, not every disciple is as greedy as the wicked disciple.

Mu Yunxi did not ask for a reward.

Gong Yueli understood that Mu Yunxi probably hadn't figured out what she wanted.

So she didn't ask any more questions.

She simply told Mu Yunxi to think it over and then tell her.

"Alright, you may leave."

After rewarding those who had contributed, Gong Yueli gave a brief instruction.

There's nothing we can do about it.

The longer Cheng Ran stayed, the higher the chance that Lu Shixue would discover something amiss.

Moreover, just looking at this wicked disciple made her feel uncomfortable all over.

Out of sight, out of mind.

"Yes, Master!"

The two disciples didn't linger and turned to leave the main hall.

Wait until the door is closed.

Gong Yueli finally let out a long breath and withdrew her surging sword energy.

"Yunxi is as outstanding as ever."

Lu Shixue said calmly at this moment.

"Um."

Gong Yueli nodded slightly; this first disciple truly pleased her greatly.

"Yunxi joined Wenjian Peak at the age of twelve to cultivate under my guidance, and she is my proudest disciple."

Lu Shixue also lowered her eyes slightly, looking at her best friend:

"Yes, and she has exceptional talent in cultivation, as well as the Three Thousand Dao Body. In the future, she should be able to rival the two of us."

Gong Yueli continued sipping her tea, a fact she firmly believed.

Her cultivation of Mu Yunxi was always aimed at nurturing her into another peak Mahayana realm cultivator.

"Oh, right."

Lu Shixue suddenly called out, her gaze fixed on the direction of the door:

"Speaking of which, that handsome male disciple from earlier must be the one you mentioned last time, right?"

Junxiu?

Ha ha.

They're just hypocrites.

Gong Yueli was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, but she did not deny it:

"Yes, it's him."

Lu Shixue remained expressionless, but a hint of tenderness appeared in her clear tone:

"I have taken a brief look at this child's physique, and as you said, Yue Li, he is indeed extremely suitable for sword cultivation."

"Moreover, although this young man's words and gaze are somewhat presumptuous, I saw in his eyes an extreme desire for cultivating immortality and seeking the Dao."

"In my opinion, this child's future is also limitless."

But Gong Yueli, who was always aloof, now revealed a bitter smile:

"Yeah......"

Sister Lu, please!

This wicked disciple's eyes certainly don't hold any heart for cultivating the Tao!

Didn't you notice that he was staring at our OO the whole time?

Besides, let's go on.

Even if this wicked disciple is truly gifted and has a steadfast heart for seeking the Dao.

This wicked disciple will never see the day he becomes an immortal.

Because I will kill him...

?

Thinking back to this point.

Gong Yueli's gaze sharpened suddenly, as if she hesitated.

She recalled the recent incident when that wicked disciple dragged her into a sword duel in her bedchamber.

At that time, her cultivation, which had stagnated for a full hundred years, inexplicably made some progress.

After being secretly humiliated by her wicked disciple through a curtain.

His cultivation level also made progress, even more so than before.

This seems to suggest that her crazy idea was true, and that this wicked disciple might actually be related to the origin of swordsmanship.

If we kill him...

perhaps......

"Yue Li?"

Lu Shixue's voice came to my ears.

Gong Yueli focused her gaze again and realized that Lu Shixue had been calling her for a long time.

"Yue Li, you seem a bit off today. You keep staring absently at that disciple named Cheng Ran."

"Did something happen between you and him?"

Lu Shixue nodded calmly.

"Sister Lu, please be careful what you say."

Gong Yueli was startled when her best friend pointed a finger at her.

"It's just that that wicked disciple is insatiable, wanting to have his cake and eat it too. He wants both spiritual materials and heaven-level cultivation techniques and magical artifacts, which annoys me a bit."

"That's true."

Lu Shixue nodded slightly, not delving into the matter further:

"But have you ever wondered why he would want these things?"

Gong Yueli was taken aback upon hearing this. She had been either thinking about the Yin-Yang Sect or cursing this wicked disciple, and hadn't really thought about it in detail.

After Lu Shixue mentioned it, she immediately noticed some clues.

A thousand-year-old blood-red Ganoderma lucidum, a hundred-year-old tree demon's spirit, the icy water of the Heavenly Pool...

If we also consider the Golden Serpent Dao Fruit obtained from hunting the Flame Serpent...

Gong Yueli murmured to herself:

"He's about to form his core."

......

......

"Are you about to form your core?"

Outside Biluo Palace, Mu Yunxi gave Cheng Ran a cold glance.

Why would you think that way?

Cheng Ran didn't look at Mu Yunxi, but just played with the spiritual materials in his hand.

Mu Yunxi's face was as cold as ice, thinking to herself, "Does this lecherous thief think I'm stupid?"

"Although the Fiery Serpent was injured by my sword formation, it was by no means something that an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator could kill."

"Even if you have that strange bronze sword, you still need to reach the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm."

"Moreover, aren't all those spiritual materials you possess, along with that Golden Serpent Dao Fruit, rare and precious treasures essential for advancing to the Core Formation Realm?"

"If you're not about to form your core, then what are you?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Ran smiled gently:

"As expected of my Senior Sister Mu, she is truly intelligent and quick-witted."

That lecherous scoundrel!

How dare you humiliate me!

Mu Yunxi bit her lip, wanting to draw her sword and ask Cheng Ran to be childless.

But thinking of Nuqi and Cheng Ran's actions today, he ultimately did not take action.

After a long pause, she turned her head and asked in a cold voice:

Why?

Cheng Ran glanced at Mu Yunxi, continuing to feign ignorance:

"Because of my legs..."

That's not what I meant.

Mu Yunxi interrupted, strode over and stopped in front of Cheng Ran.

A night breeze swept by, lifting Mu Yunxi's waist-length hair.

Bathed in the cool moonlight, Mu Yunxi's features were exquisite, making even the Biluo Palace behind her pale in comparison.

Even Cheng Ran couldn't help but ponder a question:

If it looks good, is it okay if it's a size smaller?

Mu Yunxi, of course, had no idea what Cheng Ran was thinking. She simply said seriously:

"Before I went into seclusion, you were only at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. How did you reach the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage in just a few days?"

"Moreover, even someone at the peak of the Foundation Establishment realm shouldn't possess that kind of sword intent. Why is it that I see my master's sword intent in your sword energy?"

"Besides, where did that bronze sword come from?"

Mu Yunxi was extremely confused.

She considers herself a chosen one of heaven.

Since she began practicing Taoism at the age of twelve, she has never met a peer whose talent surpasses hers.

Never!

But Cheng Ran's current state gave her a vague premonition.

This kid is probably better than me.

How could she possibly swallow this anger?

However, Cheng Ran's expression remained calm and composed.

He's now completely focused on refining the Golden Core and then breaking through to the long-awaited Core Formation Realm.

He simply couldn't be bothered to answer Mu Yunxi's countless "whys".

And why are there so many whys?

Whether it's improving cultivation, enhancing physical strength, or obtaining a divine sword...

The reasons are all very simple.

He opened it.

But considering how diligently Mu Yunxi cultivated today,

He also ignored Mu Yunxi:

"Senior Sister Mu, call me Master and I'll tell you why."

Without hesitation, Mu Yunxi coldly shouted:

"Owner."

Cheng Ran shook his head and looked at Mu Yunxi seriously:

"No, Senior Sister Mu, that's too heartless. You have to beg me with vivid words, like when you're practicing swordsmanship."

That lecherous scoundrel!

Even dying ten thousand times wouldn't be enough!

Mu Yunxi was practically fuming, but in order to find out why, she ultimately held back.

She thought she was still warm from the effects of the aphrodisiac, so she exhaled and said coquettishly:

"Please, Master, tell Yunxi..."

"Okay, okay."

Cheng Ran sighed softly. Even though Senior Sister Mu had already called out, there was nothing he could do.

"It's very simple, just one simple formula."

"What?"

Mu Yunxi asked with a serious expression.

Cheng Ran cleared his throat, gave a wicked smile, and said:

"Read more books and newspapers, eat fewer snacks and sleep more."

"Do you think I wouldn't dare kill you?"

Unable to contain her anger any longer, Mu Yunxi drew her long sword from her waist.

Cheng Ran ignored her and swiftly stepped onto the black eaves, his figure disappearing into the moonlight.

Only the angry Senior Sister Mu remained, alone, sword in hand.

"You lecherous scoundrel! You'll die a horrible death!"