209: Chapter 209: The Shy Palace Mistress

She lowered her head, not daring to look at him, her voice as soft as a mosquito's hum: " That... um... the method to Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul... "

Xiao Yuan looked at the proud and haughty Palace Master before him, currently blushing, lowering her head, and stammering, feeling both exasperated and amused.

If he had known it would come to this, why act like that in the beginning?

He stood up and walked in front of Palace Master Mengying.

Palace Master Mengying felt him approaching, her body stiffening slightly. She instinctively wanted to step back, only to find that she was already leaning against the back of the chair, with nowhere left to retreat.

Xiao Yuan looked down at her from above, the corners of his lips curving into a rogueish smile: " Palace Master, are you begging this Disciple? "

Palace Master Mengying raised her head, meeting those smiling eyes, and her heartbeat skipped a beat.

This brat was clearly only at the Early Foundation Establishment, yet facing her, a Palace Master at the Golden Core Peak, he showed not the slightest bit of timidity and even dared to tease her...

An unusual feeling welled up in her heart, but she quickly suppressed it.

" Yes. " She bit her lip, her voice so low it was almost inaudible, " This deity... has come to beg you. "

Xiao Yuan reached out and gently wrapped his arm around Palace Master Mengying's waist.

Palace Master Mengying's entire body stiffened, and her face instantly flushed red.

She instinctively wanted to struggle, but Xiao Yuan's hand tightly locked around her, making it impossible to break free.

Or rather, she could break free, but she didn't want to.

After all, she was at the Golden Core Peak, while Xiao Yuan was ostensibly only at the Early Foundation Establishment. If she used too much force, she might hurt Xiao Yuan!

" Palace Master, " Xiao Yuan lowered his head to look at her, his voice carrying a hint of provocation, " Since you have prepared yourself, do not let all your previous efforts go to waste. "

Palace Master Mengying's heart skipped a beat, and her struggling movements stopped.

Xiao Yuan continued: " This is only initial contact. If you cannot even accept this, what will you do about the subsequent Dual Cultivation? "

His voice was very soft, carrying a hint of a magnetic quality as it echoed in Palace Master Mengying's ear.

Palace Master Mengying only felt a wave of heat spread from the tips of her ears throughout her entire body, and her body actually began to grow weak.

She wanted to push him away, but found that she could not muster any strength in her hands.

She wanted to say something, but her throat felt as if it was blocked, unable to produce any sound.

" You... let go... " She finally managed to squeeze out a sentence, her voice as soft as melted sugar, leaving not a shred of the Palace Master's majesty.

Instead of letting go, Xiao Yuan tightened his arms, pulling her closer into his embrace.

Palace Master Mengying pressed her entire body against his chest, clearly feeling his powerful heartbeat and her own heartbeat sounding like a beating drum. Her nose was filled with his scent, making her dizzy.

" Junior Nephew Xiao... " Her voice trembled, her hands pressed against his chest, wanting to push him away, yet seeming reluctant to do so.

Although she was the Palace Master, always high and aloof, stern, and ice-cold in front of the Sect Disciples while maintaining the dignity of a Palace Master, at this moment, she had long lost her composure!

Xiao Yuan lowered his head, pressing his forehead against hers, close at hand.

" Palace Master, " he said softly, " If you are truly unwilling, this Disciple will never force you. The door is over there, and you can leave at any time. "

Palace Master Mengying bit her lip, looking at those eyes right before her, her heart in utter chaos.

Leave? She was unwilling.

Stay? She was afraid.

She closed her eyes, her eyelashes trembling slightly. Her appearance was like a startled fawn, and also like a flower bud ready to bloom.

Looking at her like this, a wave of mischievous delight and a hint of pity welled up in Xiao Yuan's heart.

He did not take it any further, only gently holding her and waiting for her to adapt.

The Immortal Cave grew quiet, save for the intertwined sound of their breathing.

After a long while, Palace Master Mengying opened her eyes, her gaze shimmering with moisture.

She looked at Xiao Yuan, bit her lip, and suddenly reached out to wrap her arms around his neck.

" Junior Nephew Xiao... " Her voice was as light as a feather, " Teach me. "

Her voice was resolute, yet carried a hint of anticipation!

Xiao Yuan smiled.

He lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead.

" Alright. "

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Yuan swept her up in his arms, and amidst a cry of surprise from her, walked toward the inner chamber!

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(Ten thousand words are omitted here)

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A month's time quietly slipped away within Xiao Yuan's Immortal Cave.

During this month, Xiao Yuan and Palace Master Mengying were almost inseparable.

During the day, Palace Master Mengying consumed Medicinal Pills to Cultivate, with Xiao Yuan accompanying her and occasionally offering a few pointers; at night, the two engaged in Dual Cultivation, their spiritual power blending together and Yin and Yang complementing each other.

From the initial shyness and resistance, to gradually getting used to it later, and finally to facing each other with openness now, Xiao Yuan saw all of Palace Master Mengying's changes.

At this moment, Palace Master Mengying sat cross-legged on a futon, spiritual light circulating around her body, her aura as steady as a mountain.

Her cultivation had already reached the optimal state of the Golden Core Peak... her spiritual power was full, her Foundation was solid, and she could Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul at any time.

" That will do. " Xiao Yuan checked her state and nodded with satisfaction.

He took out a small jade bottle from his embrace and handed it to her.

Palace Master Mengying took it, opened it to take a look, and froze entirely.

A round and plump Medicinal Pill quietly lay inside the bottle, its entire body shimmering with a faint golden halo, and the medicinal fragrance was so rich it almost condensed into substance. A perfect-grade nascent soul formation pill!

" This... " She looked up at Xiao Yuan, her eyes filled with astonishment.

Xiao Yuan smiled: " I prepared it for you long ago. "

Palace Master Mengying held the jade bottle, a myriad of emotions swirling in her heart.

She recalled her reluctant appearance back then, remembered her suspicion and distrust toward Xiao Yuan, and then looked at the perfect-grade nascent soul formation pill before her, her eye sockets turning slightly red.

" Thank you. " She said softly.

Seeing her touched expression, Xiao Yuan's lips curved into a rogueish smile: " Palace Master, just saying thank you with words is not enough. "

Palace Master Mengying was slightly stunned: " Then what do you want? "

Xiao Yuan leaned closer, wrapped his arm around her waist, and lowered his head to whisper softly in her ear: " Call me something pleasant to hear. "

Palace Master Mengying's face instantly turned red, and she glared at him: " You push your luck! "

" Then forget it. " Xiao Yuan let go of his hand and feigned turning to leave.

Palace Master Mengying bit her lip and grabbed his sleeve.

Xiao Yuan turned back, and with a blushing face and a voice as soft as a mosquito's hum, she said: " Xiao... Lang... "

Those two words spilled from her mouth, light and soft, carrying a hint of shyness and a hint of resignation.

At this moment, where was there any trace of the high-and-mighty Palace Master? She looked much more like a young maiden deeply in love.

Xiao Yuan felt wonderfully elated inside, but kept a straight face on the outside: " I didn't hear clearly, say it again. "

To be able to make this high-and-mighty Palace Master act like this, a wave of satisfaction surged within his heart!

Palace Master Mengying became annoyed and slapped him on the shoulder: " Xiao Yuan! Do not go too far! "

Xiao Yuan laughed heartily, hugged her, and kissed her: " Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. Hurry up and Breakthrough, I will act as your Protector. "

Palace Master Mengying rolled her eyes at him, consumed the Medicinal Pill, and closed her eyes.

Boom...

The moment the Medicinal Pill entered her stomach, the majestic medicinal power exploded within her body! Palace Master Mengying hurriedly circulated her Cultivation Technique, guiding the medicinal power to impact the natural chasm lying between the Golden Core and the Nascent Soul!

Xiao Yuan's mind stirred, and the power of the creation cauldron permeated outward, preparing to conceal the anomaly of the Nascent Soul formation.

However——

The anomaly still erupted!