After the time travel, my cheat program disappeared.

Every time Shi Yan returned from the Outer Heavens, no matter how clean his clothes were, he would always have the illusion that his clothes were sticky and wet from the inside out, covered in saliva.

Shi Yan watched Qin Suhuai leave.

Then, she set up the ritual and gripped Wen Ruya's wrist tightly.

Perhaps because of the excessive force, the woman's wrists were swollen and turned white.

"Gentle and elegant!!!"

Facing Shi Yan, who was clearly somewhat angry, Wen Ruya acted like a spoiled kitten, "I'm here~~~"

She gently rubbed the edge of her face against Shi Yan's neck.

Shi Yan could sense that the woman was laughing wildly and anticipating something inside.

She has always been the kind of person who is addicted to both sadism and masochism, so it's really a bit difficult for her to be a well-behaved big cat all the time.

It can be said that... ever since the "Love Sea Demon Sect" and her encounter with Yun Mengji, Wen Ruya has been suppressing her feelings.

now--

Finally, she found an outlet for her emotions.

She was anticipating Shi Yan's anger.

"I love it so much!"

"I can't wait! I can't wait!"

Wen Ruya awaited the coming storm.

Shi Yan looked at Wen Ruya's bright red eyes, which shone even in the darkness.

"Does Aya know?" With the most nonchalant tone, Shi Yan smiled, "Back in Qingzhou... at the Taiyi Sect—"

"I've encountered something that's really bothering me."

"Every time I meet a girl, senior..."

"The first thing they said to me was—"

"Teacher's words!!!"

“I’ve seen your scroll.”

"Pfft—" Wen Ruya suddenly laughed out loud, "Junior Sister Qieyun's painting skills are indeed quite good, very charming..."

"Of course, the most important thing is still Master Lang... he's naturally beautiful..."

"From that moment on, I secretly swore—" Shi Yan looked at Wen Ruya before him, his smile gradually widening, "When I return to the 'Love Sea Demon Sect'... I will..."

"Just what?"

You'll find out.

The bright moon hangs high in the sky, and the night sky is cloudless.

Outside the building... A girl in a smoky purple dress sat on a stone bench, her back slightly hunched and her head lowered, holding a bright purple longsword in her arms.

The girl's hands gripped the sword, her knuckles turning blue from the pressure.

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The "Enlightenment Conference" on the second day.

With a heart full of trepidation, Shi Yan arrived at the "Starry Sky Square" venue early in the morning.

Adjusting his robes, Shi Yan walked towards the stands of the "Azure Lotus Sword Sect".

The disciples of the Azure Lotus Sword Sect looked at Shi Yan with an almost reverent and admiring gaze.

Master Yan has a very high reputation within the "Azure Lotus Sword Sect".

A girl in a light blue dress greeted Shi Yan with a smile, but... Shi Yan did not see that familiar figure in smoky purple.

Shi Yan suddenly felt even more uneasy.

In the "Azure Lotus Sword Sect", inner disciples wear cyan skirts, true disciples wear light blue skirts, and most elders... wear dark blue silk skirts.

Only Qin Suhuai.

Her smoky purple dress was truly unique.

Shi Yan did not see Qin Suhuai.

Upon seeing Shi Yan arrive, Sheng Nu, who had been chatting with her sister, quickly stood up.

The girl mustered her courage and, amidst the expectant gazes of her fellow students, approached Shi Yan.

The crowd spontaneously parted to make way for the girl.

They even made room for Shi Yan and Sheng Nu to sit in an empty seat.

Laughing and joking, some people even asked Shi Yan why he didn't bring Lord Pixiu out to play this time.

The disciples of the "Azure Lotus Sword Sect" treated their master's words with almost the same fervor as the disciples of the "Love Sea Demon Sect."

Because of the enthusiasm of her senior brothers and sisters, and... the encouraging look from her older sister not far away, Sheng Nu's face seemed to turn even redder.

Shi Yan and Sheng Nu sat together.

The girl gently placed her hand on the back of Shi Yan's hand.

Very reserved.

It's even slightly suspended in mid-air.

After Shi Yan took the girl's hand in his own, Sheng Nu's shoulders trembled slightly.

Shi Yan could even hear the obvious lowering of the voices of the disciples of the "Azure Lotus Sword Sect" behind him after they saw the girl's shoulders trembling.

Sheng Nu was so embarrassed that her head almost touched her knees.

Seeing Sheng Nu's reaction, Shi Yan felt it was inappropriate to directly state his purpose.

It would be really hurtful for a girl to sit next to you after all that shyness and embarrassment, and then you just ask her where her senior is...

"Has Sheng Nu already reached the Golden Core Realm?"

"Mmm..." A voice as soft as a mosquito's murmur.

"That was fast."

"Compared to Master Shiyan... he is still too weak."

“Sheng Nu can’t compare to me~” Shi Yan’s fingertips gently caressed the girl’s knuckles.

No one can compare to yourself.

That's not right either—

It seems there really is one.

Shi Yan glanced around the area but didn't see anything.

—Ming Zhongqing.

The fact that the girl, who seemed to be burning with passion, could appear at the "Enlightenment Conference" was truly unbelievable to Shi Yan.

"..." Without answering Shi Yan, Sheng Nu just stared blankly at Shi Yan's profile.

Can't I compare to Master Shiyan?

That won't do...

It was Master Shiyan who gave me hope again.

I've tried so hard... just to help Master Yan in a little bit...

Just like back in the "Tai Xu Secret Realm".

Unfortunately, the stage of this world doesn't always seem to be prepared for us.

Without inquiring about Qin Suhuai's current condition, Shi Yan quietly accompanied Sheng Nu as they watched the match.

Sheng Nu hesitated back and forth with her small hand, and after dozens of times, she finally mustered up a little courage and grasped Shi Yan's hand in return.

As she grasped Shi Yan's hand, the girl almost lowered her head again.

The girl's palms were burning hot.

"Master Shi Yan..."

"Are you here to cheer me on?"

"My match will be soon."

Shi Yan was stunned for a moment.

To be honest... Shi Yan never expected that the "Azure Lotus Sword Sect" would send Sheng Nu, a Golden Core cultivator, to participate in the "Enlightenment Conference".

There are quite a few Nascent Soul Realm disciples within the "Azure Lotus Sword Sect".

Getting a few more people to fill the ranks is no problem at all.

But... they actually let Sheng Nu play.

but--

Upon realizing that this was the "Azure Lotus Sword Sect," Shi Yan felt relieved.

Among all sects, the brotherhood among the disciples of the Azure Lotus Sword Sect is probably the best.

Given her status as the junior sister of Xiaojian Peak, it's quite normal for her to have her spot given up.

Without showing any sign of anything amiss, Shi Yan simply tightened his grip on Sheng Nu's hand.

"Sheng Nu, you need to keep it up!"

"Don't feel guilty..."

After so many days of preliminary selection, those who can officially step into the "Enlightenment Conference" must have at least the cultivation level of the initial stage of the Spirit Realm.

The teacher said he was genuinely worried about the girl.