178: The true lineage agreed to "discuss the Way".

He faced the vast dome of the starry river,

and bowed respectfully toward the direction where the Spirit's intent still flickered with intense fluctuations.

Then, his gaze swept across the three True Disciples, who stood as if frozen by a spell, their expressions a colorful display.

Cang Yunyao still held her hand over her mouth, her charming peach-blossom eyes wide and round.

They were filled with bewilderment, shock, and a trace of trepidation toward an unknown power that she hadn't even noticed herself.

The ancient sword in Zhuge Chuixue's arms was still humming softly, while he himself stared intently at Yao Delong.

In those cold eyes, flames of "inquiry" and "Battle Intent" appeared for the first time,

as if he wanted to slice Yao Delong open with his gaze to see what kind of monster was hidden inside.

The brawny Long Xu was even more exaggerated, his bell-like eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.

He looked at Yao Delong as if he were looking at a Prehistoric Beast in human skin.

He subconsciously took another half-step back, as if the primal Evil Qi still lingered on Yao Delong.

Yao Delong's expression was calm, as if the shocking scene from just now was merely brushing dust off his sleeve.

He cupped his hands slightly toward Cang Yunyao, who was clearly at the center of the "petrification," and spoke in a clear voice:

"Senior Sister, the Legacy has been obtained. This Junior Brother will take his leave first to go back and comprehend it in detail."

He said the words "comprehend it in detail" with utter naturalness.

As for the truth? Adding points with the System to reach instant Perfection? Of course, he couldn't say that out loud.

"Ah? Oh! Oh!"

Cang Yunyao was startled awake by Yao Delong's voice and suddenly snapped back to her senses.

Two clouds of rosy blush instantly drifted onto her exquisite face, though whether from embarrassment or shock was unclear.

She looked at Yao Delong's handsome and calm face, thinking of the pure and vast Pure Yang Yuan Power within him,

and the terrifying phenomenon from before. The strong palpitation and "covetousness" in her heart, far from weakening,

instead flared up like a prairie fire, burning even brighter!

"Wait! Junior Brother Yao!"

Cang Yunyao spoke hurriedly, her voice carrying a trace of urgency and charm that she herself hadn't noticed.

Moving with lotus steps, she instantly closed the distance, and a cool fragrance of orchids wafted over again.

Her eyes rippled with seductive charm as she looked straight at Yao Delong:

"I am Cang Yunyao, a True Disciple of Spirit Water Peak. Seeing your heaven-sent talent today truly fills me with joy!

Junior Brother, if you encounter a Bottleneck in your Cultivation, or if... your Yuan Power isn't flowing smoothly,

or if your Yin and Yang are out of balance... you can come to Spirit Water Peak to find me at any time!"

She deliberately emphasized the words "Yin and Yang are out of balance," her peach-blossom eyes shimmering with clear hints and temptation:

"I will certainly... teach you everything I know, and engage in... deep exchanges with you,

discussing the Dao together and exploring the supreme wonders of Yin and Yang harmony~"

"Pfft—Cough, cough!"

Yao Delong, who had just turned to leave, even with his current state of mind,

was so choked by this blunt and spicy "invitation" that he stumbled, nearly losing his footing.

Since he started his Cultivation, it had always been him looking for others to "exchange pointers and discuss the Dao." When had he ever been so blatantly "teased"?

Especially by such a stunning beauty whose cultivation was far higher than his, a Nascent Soul True Disciple!

He steadied himself and looked back at the smiling and seductive Cang Yunyao, his mind racing.

This Senior Sister was clearly lusting after his pure Pure Yang Yuan Power!

Go to "exchange pointers and discuss the Dao"? He'd probably be sucked dry!

Although he was confident, he wasn't so arrogant as to think that with his Golden Core Perfection, he could get the upper hand against a Mid Nascent Soul Stage,

especially a True Disciple proficient in the Dao of Yin and Yang harmony.

Yao Delong showed a perfectly timed expression of "shyness" and "difficulty" as he cupped his hands:

"Senior Sister, I appreciate your kindness. It's just that... my cultivation is shallow,

and my Foundation is still weak. I fear I wouldn't be able to handle your 'deep' guidance.

Once my cultivation has improved a bit more, I will certainly... have the thick skin to visit Spirit Water Peak and trouble you, Senior Sister, to listen to your teachings."

He deliberately emphasized "deep" and "thick skin,"

both declining the current "dangerous invitation" and leaving her with a "future prospect,"

so as not to completely offend this True Disciple Senior Sister with her deep background.

[Ding! Favorability +5! Current Favorability: 75 (Strong interest, determined to obtain)]

Hearing Yao Delong's "sensible" yet slightly "shy" response,

Cang Yunyao was not angry; instead, she giggled, her body swaying like a flower in the wind, her full curves a dazzling sight:

"Fine! I'll be waiting for you! Don't make me wait too long, Little Husband~"

"Hmph!" A muffled, thunderous cold snort suddenly rang out, carrying thick disdain and a hint of... imperceptible fear?

The mountain-like Long Xu's muscles suddenly twitched,

as if he had remembered some unpleasant past, a flash of lingering fear crossing his bell-like eyes.

He spoke to Yao Delong in a muffled voice, his tone carrying the "pity" and warning of someone who had been through it:

"Junior Brother Yao! Take a word of advice from your brother! Taking care of your body is what's important!

For us Body Cultivators, a body of pure Yang Qi is the Foundation! It is the cornerstone for forging a golden body and climbing the Great Dao!

Do not... do not let someone pluck your Foundation and ruin your path for the sake of a moment's pleasure!

That would be losing the greater for the lesser, a regret you'd never recover from!"

"Big! Guy! Long!"

Cang Yunyao instantly bristled, her willow-leaf brows arching. Her charm vanished, replaced by an Evil Qi of shame and anger!

She whipped her head around, glaring fiercely at Long Xu as if she wanted to skin him alive:

"What nonsense are you talking about?! My Yin Yang Sect is the majestic champion of the Righteous Path!

We speak of Yin and Yang complementing each other, harmonizing the Dragon and Tiger to jointly Cultivate the Great Dao!

How can we be compared to those low-life Hehuan enchantresses of the Demon Realm?!

You're just a brute who only knows how to train his bones and has a head full of muscles. What the hell do you know about the mysteries of Yin and Yang!

If you dare slander me again, believe it or not, I'll let you taste my 'Profound Yin Ice Soul'?!"

A bone-chilling cold that seemed capable of freezing the Soul instantly spread from Cang Yunyao,

and the temperature of the entire Second Floor plummeted.

Long Xu's massive frame subconsciously shrank back again.

He was clearly quite wary of Cang Yunyao's "Profound Yin Ice Soul," muttering things like "taking kindness for ill intent"

and "you don't understand the matters of a Body Cultivator," but he didn't dare to argue loudly anymore.

Zhuge Chuixue continued to hold his sword, watching the farce with cold detachment,

though his gaze toward Yao Delong grew a bit more complex.

This kid was not only a talent Prodigy but also had a knack for stirring up trouble.

Yao Delong looked at the chaotic scene before him,

and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl into a helpless yet amused arc.

He cupped his hands toward the two who were still "confronting" each other:

"Senior Brother Long's warning and Senior Sister Cang's teachings, this Junior Brother has noted them all. Farewell!"

With that, he stayed no longer. He turned and walked away with calm yet swift steps,

his figure vanishing into the spatial ripples leading to the first floor.

If he stayed any longer, he was afraid he wouldn't be able to stop himself from laughing out loud.