166: Chapter 166: Let's do it together

Peak Master Yun Ruowei froze.

Yin and Yang harmonization? The Five Elements generating each other?

Although she was single-mindedly focused to Cultivate and didn't understand much about matters between men and women, having lived for so many years, she wasn't completely clueless.

Wasn't this talking about...

Her face flushed red, and she quickly averted her gaze. Deep down, she vaguely felt as if she had been set up by the brat in front of her.

But upon second thought, she felt that Xiao Yuan wouldn't lie to her.

After all, if Xiao Yuan were lying to her, his true colors would be exposed when the time truly came!

Furthermore, a Breakthrough had already become an obsession in her heart... Her gaze gradually became a bit more resolute.

Seeing her expression, Xiao Yuan knew there was hope, and quickly continued, "Moreover, this kind of energy can also help suppress the Heart Demon, and there is almost no risk during a Breakthrough."

Hearing this, Peak Master Yun Ruowei's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

Having almost no Heart Demon during a Breakthrough—this temptation was undeniably massive.

You must know that a Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm was extremely perilous. Out of ten Golden Core Peak experts, having even three manage a Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm would be considered good.

Among them, at least five or six perished in the end because they failed to overcome their Heart Demon.

However, she grew suspicious again. If Xiao Yuan truly had such a method, wouldn't that mean... in the future, experts making a Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm could easily succeed with at least nine out of ten people!

She was silent for a good while before saying indifferently, "Oh? There is such a saying?"

"It is absolutely true!" Xiao Yuan patted his chest. "It is written in the dan bell Legacy, this Disciple wouldn't dare speak nonsense."

Although he made this up on the spot, he had no choice but to shift the blame onto the dan bell.

Of course, what he said was also a fact; finding a Medicinal Pill that allowed one to safely achieve a Breakthrough within the dan bell wasn't difficult.

Moreover, using a Dual Cultivation Technique during a Breakthrough made it even easier. One could only say that his words were half true and half false, but the result would definitely be good!

Hearing this, Peak Master Yun Ruowei fell silent.

But Xiao Yuan could sense that her breathing was a bit more hurried than before.

"Th-that energy, how can it be obtained?" She finally asked, her voice much lower than usual.

She clearly had an idea in her mind, but she threw this question back to Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan was ecstatic inside, but his face remained completely serious. "This... the Pill Formula only states that it requires the energy of Yin and Yang harmonization and the Five Elements generating each other. As for how to specifically obtain it..."

He paused, wearing a troubled expression. "This Disciple is still researching it."

He couldn't possibly tell Peak Master Yun Ruowei that as long as she engaged in Dual Cultivation with this Disciple, she could easily achieve a Breakthrough!

If he said that, wouldn't it show that he was coveting a Peak Master with such intentions! He could only let her think about it herself... and let her imagination run wild!

Peak Master Yun Ruowei looked at him with a complex gaze.

She always felt that this brat was up to some bad ideas, but she couldn't pinpoint what was wrong.

Moreover, this brat looked completely innocent, but... he was clearly playing dumb! He possessed a Dual Cultivation Technique, wasn't that a perfect fit?!

Yet he didn't mention it. Could it be because she was a Peak Master, and he felt too embarrassed to speak of it? He didn't dare to offend...

The more she thought about it, the more she felt that was the case. However, asking her to make it clear to Xiao Yuan right now made her feel too embarrassed.

"Alright, continue your research." She stood up, reverting to her cold and aloof appearance. "Inform this Eminence whenever there is any progress."

Finishing her words, she turned around and left.

Walking to the doorway, she stopped and glanced back at him.

That look seemed to hold words she wanted to say but held back.

Then, she briskly left.

Xiao Yuan watched her leave, closed the door, and let out a long breath.

The inner chamber door creaked open, and Leng Youyue and Lin Zhirou poked their heads out.

"She left?" Leng Youyue asked in a low voice.

Xiao Yuan nodded.

Lin Zhirou looked at Xiao Yuan with a playful gaze. "Yin and Yang harmonization? The Five Elements generating each other? Junior Nephew Xiao, you tell lies quite smoothly."

Xiao Yuan dryly coughed. "Junior Martial Uncle is joking, what this Disciple spoke of is entirely content from the dan bell Legacy."

He couldn't possibly tell them that he was setting a trap for the Peak Master!

"Is that so?" Lin Zhirou wore a smile that was not quite a smile. "Then tell me, how is that energy actually obtained?"

Xiao Yuan: "..."

He couldn't help but roll his eyes. These two women clearly saw through his intentions, but they simply didn't spell it out openly.

Although he didn't know what they were planning, one thing was certain: these two women probably believed his routine somewhat.

Otherwise, given the schemes he just pulled off, if these two really minded and despised it, they wouldn't be talking to him with their current attitude.

Leng Youyue already chimed in, "Little Yuanzi, the method to obtain the energy? It's Dual Cultivation, right."

She looked at Xiao Yuan playfully, a peculiar glint flashing in her eyes.

Hearing this, Lin Zhirou looked at Xiao Yuan mockingly, her voice carrying a trace of craftiness. "Little Yuanzi, your appetite is quite large... You even dare to target the Peak Master..."

Hearing this, Xiao Yuan wasn't surprised at all.

He just gave a faint smile, neither denying nor admitting to it!

"It's a win-win cooperation... What is there about targeting or not targeting the Peak Master? What I said is the truth..."

Since they had already discovered it anyway, he might as well be more honest. Not daring to own up to what one did—wouldn't that make others look down on him?

Once he said it, whether they chose Dual Cultivation or not would be their own business!

However, he wasn't worried that the two women would refuse, unless they didn't want to improve their cultivation.

Hearing this, a peculiar look appeared in both of their eyes.

Afterwards, Leng Youyue looked at Xiao Yuan and asked, "So, your Master said that if you want to make a Breakthrough now, you must engage in Dual Cultivation with a female cultivator of higher cultivation base—is that true?!"

Lin Zhirou also looked at Xiao Yuan with expectant eyes.

Hearing this, Xiao Yuan looked at the two women in surprise, feeling an impulse to plant a kiss on his Revered Master right then and there.

Well, well, he was just fretting over what excuse to use to gloss over the matter of seeking Dual Cultivation with Golden Core Elders like them, yet his Master had actually found an excuse for him beforehand!

So his Master had told them about this; no wonder they came looking for him!

He wore a troubled expression toward the two women and nodded.

Although what his Revered Master said wasn't entirely correct, it could be considered half right. If he wanted to improve his cultivation, he had to activate his Bloodline and create his own Cultivation Technique! Didn't that require Dual Cultivation with someone at the Nascent Soul cultivation base?!

Seeing Xiao Yuan's appearance, Leng Youyue and Lin Zhirou exchanged glances.

The air fell silent for a few breaths.

Lin Zhirou broke the silence first, a flash of determination in her eyes. "I don't care whether what this brat says is true or false, I've decided to give it a try."

She looked at Leng Youyue and asked openly, "What do you think?"

Leng Youyue opened her mouth, her face turning red once again. She truly hadn't expected Lin Zhirou to be so bold as to dare say such words right to his face!

She wanted to say "This isn't very good," wanted to say "Let's consider it a bit more," wanted to say...

But seeing Lin Zhirou's expression of "my mind is made up," the words on the tip of her tongue were swallowed back down.

The temptation to improve her cultivation was simply too great—so great that even though she was shy, she still wanted to give it a try...

"I..." Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's hum as she cast a shy glance at Xiao Yuan. "Me too..."

"Then let's do it together!" Lin Zhirou slapped her thigh and turned her head to look at Xiao Yuan.

And at this moment, Xiao Yuan was completely dumbfounded.