176: Chapter 176: Has the Peak Master figured it out?

Xiao Yuan gasped.

He finally understood why an Old Ancestor of the Sect would clearly know that someone possessing the dan bell should be cultivated with all the Sect's effort, or protected with all strength, and even explicitly stipulated in the Sect rules.

Yet they still came knocking, coercing and demanding to get the dan bell. So that was how it was...

Peak Master Yun Ruowei continued, "Old Ancestor Qinghe has long known these people's intentions, but the Sect's high-end combat power is insufficient. If they were disposed of, the Sect's high-end combat power would be lacking. If other Sects found out, Jade Maiden Palace... would probably be finished. That is why she has been enduring it all these years."

She looked at Xiao Yuan, her gaze becoming complicated, "Now, you... have appeared, and the Sect's situation might be different!"

"Me?" Xiao Yuan was stunned.

"The dan bell has recognized you as its Master, you can refine perfect-grade Medicinal Pills, and you have a Dual Cultivation Technique that can rapidly increase cultivation..."

When Peak Master Yun Ruowei said this, the roots of her ears turned slightly red, but her tone was still calm, "Old Ancestor Qinghe probably already knows about this, and she... hopes that you can help us increase our cultivation."

Xiao Yuan suddenly understood.

No wonder Old Ancestor Qinghe did not snatch the dan bell and even let him increase the cultivation of the women on Dan Peak... This was cultivating her own high-end combat power!

If those four disloyal Nascent Soul Old Ancestors truly rebelled one day, Jade Maiden Palace would likely face ominous prospects.

But if Dan Peak had a few more Nascent Souls... the situation would be different.

"I understand," Xiao Yuan said solemnly, "This Disciple will definitely assist with all strength."

Even if not for Jade Maiden Palace, this current opportunity was just right for him to achieve his own goals!

When he said this, he was already calculating in his heart: Master Yun Qingwan, Mid Golden Core Stage Peak; Leng Youyue had just broken through to the Late Stage Golden Core; Lin Zhirou, Mid Golden Core Stage Peak; Liu Yunyan, Murong Qiu, Su Yunshang, ranging from Mid Golden Core Stage to Peak; and Peak Master Yun Ruowei, Golden Core Peak, half-step Nascent Soul...

If all these people could break through to the Nascent Soul...

Xiao Yuan felt his blood boil just thinking about it. Seven Nascent Soul powerhouses! With the Sect suddenly adding seven, even if the remaining four were killed off, Jade Maiden Palace could still stand tall and unshakable!

Peak Master Yun Ruowei looked at him, words failing her.

She turned her head to look at Yun Qingwan, and then looked at Leng Youyue, Lin Zhirou, and the others.

The women exchanged glances, recalling the humiliation in the main hall just now... Three Nascent Soul Old Ancestors had suppressed Xiao Yuan with their prestige right in front of them, and even wanted to search his soul.

And they, trying with all their might, could not stop it.

That sense of powerlessness was engraved in their bones.

They nodded imperceptibly.

Peak Master Yun Ruowei took a deep breath, as if making some kind of resolution.

"Xiao Yuan," she spoke, her voice a few shades lower than usual, "Come with me."

Xiao Yuan's heart skipped a beat.

The Peak Master was... going to talk to him alone?

He instinctively looked at Yun Qingwan, only to find that his Master's face was blushing, avoiding his gaze.

He looked at Leng Youyue and Lin Zhirou again; these two Junior Martial Uncles also had evasive gazes, with a trace of unnaturalness on their faces.

Xiao Yuan's heart thumped, and then a surge of wild joy welled up.

He had previously told the Peak Master that the best method to break through to the Nascent Soul was Yin and Yang harmonization and the Five Elements generating each other.

At that time, the Peak Master's face turned red after hearing it, and he had thought this matter was a dead end.

Now it seemed... the Peak Master had figured it out?

"Yes!" Xiao Yuan quickly responded, his voice rising by an octave.

Peak Master Yun Ruowei's face turned even redder because of his reaction. She glared at him and turned to walk towards the inner hall.

Xiao Yuan eagerly followed behind.

Yun Qingwan looked at his back, opened her mouth to say something, but swallowed it back.

Leng Youyue muttered softly, "The Peak Master is..."

Lin Zhirou pulled her and gave her a look.

The women tacitly dispersed.

...

Peak Master's Immortal Cave.

Peak Master Yun Ruowei walked in front, her steps neither fast nor slow, but Xiao Yuan could sense that her breathing was a few shades faster than usual.

Entering the Immortal Cave, Peak Master Yun Ruowei sat down on the futon and gestured for Xiao Yuan to sit as well.

Xiao Yuan obediently sat down, but his eyes unconsciously glanced at the Peak Master.

Peak Master Yun Ruowei wore a plain white long dress today, her hair tied up high in a bun, revealing her slender neck.

At this moment, sitting there, she clearly still had that cold and ethereal appearance, but between her brows and eyes, there was a trace of... shyness that was usually absent?

Xiao Yuan felt his heartbeat accelerate as he looked.

Peak Master Yun Ruowei felt utterly uncomfortable being looked at by him. She wanted to open her mouth to say something, but found her throat dry.

She thought of what Xiao Yuan had said before... Yin and Yang harmonization, the Five Elements generating each other, increasing the chance of breaking through to the Nascent Soul to eighty percent...

That brat couldn't be lying to her, right?

She secretly glanced at Xiao Yuan and found that this brat was looking at her eagerly, with a gaze full of anticipation.

Peak Master Yun Ruowei suddenly felt a bit flustered in her heart.

She felt as though she had fallen for this brat's trap.

"How about... forget it?" This thought popped up in her mind, and the blush on her face grew even thicker.

But soon, she remembered the scene in the main hall just now... Three Nascent Soul Old Ancestors uninhibitedly humiliating them.

That kind of humiliation, she did not want to experience a second time.

Without a Nascent Soul Old Ancestor, Dan Peak could only be bullied by others.

Without sufficient strength, Xiao Yuan could only be coveted by others.

She bit her lower lip, and her gaze gradually became firm.

"Xiao Yuan," she spoke, her voice somewhat hoarse.

"Here!" Xiao Yuan quickly responded.

Peak Master Yun Ruowei looked at him, fell silent for a good while, and then asked in a low voice, "That... Yin and Yang harmonization and Five Elements generating each other that you mentioned... what needs to be done?"

Xiao Yuan's heart beat like a drum, but his expression was entirely solemn: "Peak Master, this... requires the spiritual power of both people to blend, Yin and Yang to complement each other, and the Five Elements Rotation..."

He paused and asked carefully, "Does the Peak Master want to... right now..."

Peak Master Yun Ruowei's face turned bright red, and she glared at him: "This deity just wants to understand! Don't overthink it!"

"Oh, so that's how it is!" Xiao Yuan's expression looked a bit dejected, but that was just put on the surface, while in his heart he found it somewhat amusing.

Not overthink? It would be a wonder if he didn't! By now, this beautiful Peak Master was still acting proud and aloof. He didn't want to expose her either!

Peak Master Yun Ruowei looked at his appearance, feeling both shy and angry, wishing she could blast him out.

But thinking of Dan Peak's predicament and Old Ancestor Qinghe's expectations, she held back.

"That... Cultivation Technique... have you prepared it?" she asked, her voice as small as a mosquito's hum.

Xiao Yuan quickly pulled a Jade Slip from his bosom and handed it over with both hands: "Peak Master, this is the Cultivation Technique that this Disciple has organized. Please take a look first."

Peak Master Yun Ruowei took the Jade Slip and extended her Divine Sense into it.

A moment later, her face turned even redder.

This Cultivation Technique... is simply too detailed!

She quickly withdrew her Divine Sense, gripped the Jade Slip in the palm of her hand, and dared not look at Xiao Yuan again.

The Immortal Cave was so quiet that the heartbeat of both people could be heard.

Looking at the Peak Master's shy, annoyed, yet desperately putting-up-a-front appearance, a wave of indescribable tenderness surged in Xiao Yuan's heart.

He spoke softly: "Peak Master, this Disciple will definitely help you break through to the Nascent Soul."

Peak Master Yun Ruowei did not speak, only giving a soft "en".

That sound was as light as a feather falling to the ground.

Seeing this scene, how could Xiao Yuan hesitate anymore? The other party was acting coy because she was shy; if he acted coy as well, he could just wait to eat dust!

Without hesitation, he stood up and walked towards Peak Master Yun Ruowei. Amidst her startled cry, he picked her up.

Peak Master Yun Ruowei was both shy and panicked, never expecting this Disciple to be so bold. Yet, meeting Xiao Yuan's solemn and earnest expression, the shock and anger in her heart instantly softened, and she was so shy she dared not look at Xiao Yuan again.

(Ten thousand words omitted here... Please imagine it yourselves!)