419: Senior sister, have you ever had a Daoist partner?

Li Cen's reprimands still echoed, and Sword Qi whistled across the Heavenly Sword Peak Training Ground.

The Disciples, holding back their energy, practiced their swords frantically. Yao Delong, however, had already transformed into a streak of light, leisurely returning to Luoxia Peak.

At the same time, how keen was the Divine Thought of a Nascent Soul Great Perfection expert?

Even without deliberately probing, the discussions of several Inner Sect Disciples on the mountain path below were transmitted as clearly as whispers right next to his ear.

"...Have you heard? Over in the Royal Capital of the Ba Xia Imperial Dynasty, the Zhenyuan Marquiss Residence is about to change hands!"

One voice spoke with a mix of mystery and excitement.

"Oh? What happened? Tell us quickly!" Someone immediately pressed.

"According to reliable sources, the one in power now is Meng Tianlan, the father of Senior Brother Meng Lang of Tuyao Peak!

Old Marquis Meng Changtian has publicly announced Meng Tianlan as the new Head of the Marquis Residence, and Senior Brother Meng Lang is about to become the Heir!"

The Disciple lowered his voice, yet could not hide his excitement.

"Senior Brother Meng Lang? No wonder I haven't seen him in the Sect? What does this have to do with him?" Someone was confused.

"Heh, you're truly ignorant then!"

Another voice interjected, sounding a bit boastful,

"My brother is an Inner Sect Core Disciple; his information is excellent!

This matter is highly related to our Sect's newly promoted True Disciple, Senior Brother Yao Delong!"

"Senior Brother Yao?!"

This name seemed to possess magic, instantly silencing all discussion for a moment, only for it to erupt into greater curiosity.

"Tell us, tell us quickly! How is Senior Brother Yao involved?"

"Exactly! Senior Brother Yao is now our Sect's Sequence One!

Nascent Soul slaying Soul Transformation, Moyang Sect's Son-in-Law... How could he be involved with the Zhenyuan Marquiss Residence?"

The Disciple cleared his throat, savoring the attention:

"Have you forgotten? Previously, when the Sect held a celebration for Senior Brother Yao, the Moyang Sect Sect Master personally attended and proactively requested a marriage alliance!

Furthermore, Li Linger, the Saintess of the Moyang Sect, personally stated her willingness in front of all the Factions in the Eastern Region!

This event caused a sensation; surely you all know about it?"

"Who doesn't know that! But what does that have to do with the Marquis Residence?" Someone was impatient.

"It has a huge connection!" The Disciple smiled mysteriously,

"Did you know that the Moyang Sect Saintess Li Linger had an engagement with Meng Bi, the Heir of the Zhenyuan Marquiss Residence, a long time ago!"

"Ah?!"

"There was such a thing?!"

"Then... what about Meng Bi? I seem to have heard... something happened to him?"

"More than just something happened!" The Disciple's voice held a trace of coldness,

"Not long after the celebration, news spread that

Meng Bi had died in the Soul Prison, with conclusive evidence of harming fellow Disciples!

Moreover, the Head of the Law Enforcement Hall of the Moyang Sect personally went to the Marquis Residence to cancel the engagement, and shortly after, a drastic change occurred in the Marquis Residence,

with Meng Tianlan taking the high position... Tell me, isn't the timing awfully coincidental?"

The discussions instantly grew noisy, filled with various speculations and exclamations.

"Hiss... Could it be that... Meng Bi's death and the change of power in the Marquis Residence... are all related to Senior Brother Yao?"

"Hush! Watch your words! How can we recklessly speculate about Senior Brother Yao's actions?

However... if this is true, then Senior Brother Yao's methods are truly... capable of turning clouds into rain with a flip of the hand!"

Yao Delong listened to the increasingly outlandish speculations below, a subtle curve forming at the corner of his mouth.

His heart stirred slightly: "Meng Lang's actions are quite swift."

Back in the Soul Prison, he had only mentioned it casually, planting a seed in the Marquis Residence, but he hadn't expected the effect to far exceed expectations.

However, with his current Nascent Soul Great Perfection cultivation, his true combat power was enough to crush an ordinary Mid-stage Soul Transformation expert.

A mere Marquis Residence in a secular Dynasty was no longer something he cared about.

The shift in authority was nothing more than an insignificant Casual Move on his chessboard.

He accelerated his speed and quickly returned to his quiet and elegant courtyard on Luoxia Peak.

However, just as he reached the courtyard gate, an exquisitely graceful figure came into view.

The woman was dressed in a gorgeous palace gown, the skirt woven from the finest Heavenly Silkworm Silk,

adorned with ice crystal gems scattered like tiny stars,

reflecting a dreamlike halo in the sunlight. As she walked, she shimmered with light, looking extraordinarily noble.

Her figure was tall and graceful, her curves undulating beautifully, and her skin was fairer than snow,

delicate like the finest mutton-fat white jade. Her face was breathtakingly beautiful,

her features as refined as the Creator's most perfect masterpiece. Her seductive Peach Blossom Eyes shimmered,

carrying an inherent nobility and a hint of soul-stirring charm. It was none other than the Spirit Water Peak True Disciple—Cang Yunyao!

Cang Yunyao had clearly been waiting for a long time. Seeing Yao Delong return, her captivating Peach Blossom Eyes immediately lit up,

carrying three parts blame and seven parts seduction, she approached him, her voice soft and melodious, carrying a hint of enticing resentment:

"Good Younger Brother~ You're finally back!

I invited you repeatedly, and the tea on Spirit Water Peak has been changed over and over, yet you never came to find me.

What? Is my place a Dragon's Pool and Tiger's Den, or a Poison Den and Demonic Cave?

That you should be so afraid and avoid it?"

At this moment, a streak of white light 'whooshed' over. It was Little White Flood Dragon Qiong Shuang,

landing on Yao Delong's shoulder, and chirped clearly:

"Big Brother! This pretty Older Sister said she was looking for you and has been waiting for a while!"

Yao Delong smiled and stroked Qiong Shuang's little head, casually handing her a bulging bag of Mid-Grade Spirit Stones:

"Be good, go play by yourself, don't run too far."

"Thank you, Big Brother!" Qiong Shuang flew away happily, clutching the bag of Spirit Stones.

Yao Delong then looked at the radiant Senior Sister before him, a gentle smile appearing on his face:

"Haha, I apologize for keeping Senior Sister Cang waiting. Please come in."

He moved aside to lead the way, his posture composed.

Cang Yunyao's eyes shimmered, giving him a flirtatious glare that was full of charm,

before she swayed her slender waist and gracefully followed Yao Delong into the courtyard.

Inside the courtyard, the Spiritual Plants were lush, and Spiritual Qi permeated the air.

Yao Delong sat down by the stone table, poured Cang Yunyao a cup of Spiritual Tea, and asked straightforwardly:

"Senior Sister Cang, did you come here for something specific?"

Cang Yunyao took the teacup, her fingertip intentionally or unintentionally brushing against Yao Delong's hand,

bringing a slightly cool sensation. She did not answer directly, but leaned forward slightly,

her stunning face drawing closer, her breath like orchids, carrying a hint of enticing fragrance:

"What? Can't I come to see my Younger Brother just to catch up and have a heart-to-heart?

My Younger Brother is now a major figure famous throughout the Eastern Region; it's as hard as ascending to heaven just to meet you."

Her tone held a slight grievance, but her gaze was bold and ardent,

"I recall that when Younger Brother was still at the Golden Core stage, I already promised to 'discuss the Dao' with you and jointly study the Profound Principles of Yin and Yang.

Now Younger Brother has reached Nascent Soul Great Perfection, his cultivation advancing by leaps and bounds,

while I am still languishing at the Late Nascent Soul Stage... My heart is both envious and anxious.

That's why I shamelessly came to seek 'guidance' from Younger Brother~"

After speaking, she threw him a highly charged flirtatious look, her eyes seemingly carrying small hooks that burrowed straight into one's heart.

How could Yao Delong not understand the meaning behind this bold Senior Sister's request for "guidance"?

He already had a plan in mind. His Divine Soul had reached the limit of the Nascent Soul stage; the next step was to temper his Physical Body,

completing the Entry Level chapter of the Great Sun Body Forging Art before seeking the opportunity for a Soul Transformation Breakthrough.

The time for "discussing the Dao" with Cang Yunyao had not yet arrived, but he could plant the seed first.

He put down the teacup, his gaze meeting Cang Yunyao's captivating eyes frankly, his tone serious:

"Senior Sister, if I may be so bold, have you... ever had a Dao Companion?"