156: Chapter 156: The Peak Master's Astuteness

Xiao Yuan was escorted away, and as he looked back, he couldn't help flattering her.

"Peak Revered Master, you are truly imposing."

This thigh was thick and sturdy, so he had to hold onto it tightly.

Although his current strength was not afraid of the Early Golden Core stage, after all, he could only deal with the Early Golden Core stage.

Peak Master Yun Ruowei glanced at him and said calmly, "Save the flattery. You'll get what's coming to you in a moment."

Her voice carried a hint of amusement and banter!

Xiao Yuan's smile stiffened.

He understood the meaning behind Peak Master Yun Ruowei's words!

This beautiful Peak Revered Master was likely as clear as fire, and his little tricks had long been seen through by her.

Even the fact that he was able to successfully muddy the waters was partly because this Peak Revered Master was adding fuel to the fire on the side.

Otherwise, as a mere Qi Condensation practitioner in the eyes of outsiders, in front of a group of Golden Core powerhouses, would they honestly pay attention to your pathetic little matters!

They would have long since interrogated him about the dan bell ringing nine times!

They would have definitely told Xiao Yuan to go cool off somewhere else!

Dan Peak, Main Peak, Council Hall.

Xiao Yuan was escorted in by seven beautiful Golden Core Elders.

With that formation, anyone who didn't know better would have thought he had won a great battle and returned in triumph.

Peak Master Yun Ruowei sat down in the main seat, while the other six Elders stood on both sides.

As for the six women following behind, they had been dismissed!

Xiao Yuan stood in the middle, stared at uniformly by seven pairs of beautiful eyes, his scalp tingling for a moment.

That feeling was just like a mouse being targeted by seven cats.

"Um..." He gave a dry cough, "Peak Revered Master, Revered Master, various Elders, is there something the matter?"

He still wanted to play dumb, holding onto a sliver of luck in his heart!

Peak Master Yun Ruowei didn't speak.

On that face capable of captivating all living beings, a half-smile expression was revealed.

Yun Qingwan didn't speak either, rolling her pretty, large eyes, but her gaze clearly spelled out: You little brat, confess on your own.

Leng Youyue and Lin Zhirou exchanged glances, their pretty eyes filled with helplessness.

Previously, they had been thinking about how to snatch a Disciple from Yun Qingwan's hands, so they deliberately concealed the fact that Xiao Yuan was the person behind the dan bell ringing nine times.

However, after Xiao Yuan took out the perfect-grade Medicinal Pill, they now reacted and knew that this matter probably couldn't be kept hidden anymore.

Now it seemed, what the hell was there to snatch!

They probably wouldn't be able to get their hands on this Disciple!

The other three Elders also had varied gazes—some curious, some scrutinizing, and others thoughtful.

The council hall was so quiet that the sound of a needle dropping could be heard.

Xiao Yuan felt his hair stand on end from being stared at, and said sheepishly, "Um... Peak Revered Master, Revered Master, if the various Elders have nothing else, I'll head back first? I still have some Medicinal Pills to refine..."

"Stop right there."

Peak Master Yun Ruowei finally spoke.

Her voice was not loud, but it made Xiao Yuan pull back the foot he had stepped out.

Looking at Xiao Yuan, she said leisurely, "Xiao Yuan, shouldn't you give us an explanation?"

Xiao Yuan continued to play dumb: "Explain what?"

"Explain what?"

Peak Master Yun Ruowei smiled.

That smile was beautiful indeed, but it sent a chill down Xiao Yuan's back.

"A Qi Condensation 9th Layer cultivator punching a Late Foundation Establishment Stage expert to death—do you take this seat for a blind person?"

Xiao Yuan: "..."

"And," Peak Master Yun Ruowei continued, "that furnace of perfect-grade Medicinal Pills, and that furnace exceeding the perfect-grade... How many years has it been since Jade Maiden Palace produced Medicinal Pills of this quality?"

"As an apprentice who just started learning Alchemy, could you refine them?"

Xiao Yuan: "..."

"And the dan bell ringing nine times," Peak Master Yun Ruowei stared into his eyes, "whose Alchemy room did that dan bell rush into in the end?"

"Although the surveillance failed, do you think this seat couldn't guess?"

Xiao Yuan was completely speechless.

He finally realized that these seven beauties were craftier than the last, and he simply couldn't fool them.

He sighed and simply threw caution to the wind: "Fine, fine, fine. I admit it. The dan bell has indeed acknowledged me as its Revered Master."

Of course, he could also tell that these seven beautiful Elders harbored no malicious intent toward him.

Otherwise, even if beaten to death, he would not admit it.

If the other party truly harbored evil intentions, he would only be able to use the Blood Spirit Escape and flee.

He had absolute confidence that even if a Golden Core Peak powerhouse made a move, he could use the Blood Spirit Escape to escape from their hands!

As soon as these words were spoken, a sharp glint flashed simultaneously in the eyes of all seven women!

Although they had long suspected it, hearing Xiao Yuan admit it with their own ears still left them shocked.

Peak Master Yun Ruowei took a deep breath, a trace of curiosity welling up in her eyes: "Take it out and let us see."

With a thought from Xiao Yuan, a small bell flew out from his Dantian, hovering in his palm.

The small bell was entirely bronze-colored, its surface covered with profound runes, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

Although it was only the size of a palm, that oppressive might capable of suppressing the heavens made the hearts of all seven women involuntarily tighten.

"It really is the dan bell..." Leng Youyue murmured.

Lin Zhirou's eyes went straight: "Spirit Treasure! This is a true Spirit Treasure!"

Yun Qingwan looked at her own Disciple, her gaze extremely complicated.

Just how many secrets did this brat still have?

What other abilities did he possess?!

He even managed to get his hands on the dan bell!

Peak Master Yun Ruowei stared at the dan bell for a good long while before slowly saying, "Xiao Yuan, do you know what this means?"

Xiao Yuan nodded: "I know. I will be revered by the entire Sect, and I will also be coveted by others."

When he heard others discussing the matter of the dan bell, he also heard some inside information.

Although being revered by the entire Sect was a very tempting thing, but... he still understood the principle that a tree standing tall in the forest would be destroyed by the wind!

The bird that sticks out gets shot!

Otherwise, why did you think he insisted on concealing the news of having the dan bell on him!

If it weren't for the fact that the seven women harbored no malicious intent toward him, he wouldn't have exposed it!

A trace of appreciation flashed in Peak Master Yun Ruowei's eyes: "You're quite clear-headed."

Speaking of this, Peak Master Yun Ruowei's expression grew slightly stern and solemn.

"Remember, although obtaining the dan bell can make the Sect revere you, you have also placed yourself in the most dangerous situation. Therefore, regarding the matter of the dan bell, do not tell anyone else besides us!"

As her voice fell, the other several Elders also nodded along.

They also understood just how great the temptation of this treasure was.

If Xiao Yuan truly exposed himself, his ultimate fate probably wouldn't be very good!

"It's just that everyone already knows Xiao Yuan refined perfect Medicinal Pills. Combined with the dan bell ringing nine times, I'm afraid... others will still suspect him."

Yun Qingwan frowned at this, worry showing in her eyes.

Although they wanted to smooth this matter over, it was obvious that Xiao Yuan's performance made it impossible to easily smooth it over!

The other women also furrowed their brows tightly, thinking of the seriousness of this issue.

Peak Master Yun Ruowei pondered for a moment, a sharp glint surging in her eyes as she said, "So what? As long as we say the matter is still under investigation, what can others say, even if they suspect something! Without evidence, they can do nothing."

Speaking of this, her voice carried a hint of chill.

"If there is any blind fool who dares to touch Xiao Yuan, we will retaliate with thunderous means. Let's see who dares to make a move!"

As her voice fell, the other several Elders heard this, nodded, and said respectively:

"What the Peak Revered Master said is right. As long as we protect this kid well, we don't need to worry about others coveting the dan bell..."

"Whoever dares to harbor crooked thoughts will be killed..."

"Right... Although Dan Peak primarily focuses on Alchemy, our fighting skills seem not bad either..."