10: Is Xiao Fan going to confess his feelings to Gu Qingxue?

[White Intelligence: Inner Sect Disciple Xiao Fan, in order to stand out in today's Inner Sect Grand Competition and gain the favor of Sect Master Gu Qingxue, has already purchased an expensive Face Preserving Pill from the Four Seas Merchant Guild. He plans to present it to the Sect Master publicly after winning the competition to win her affection.]

[White Intelligence: Jiang Xuan, the grandson of Grand Elder Jiang Wuya, in order to achieve a high ranking in the Inner Sect Grand Competition and attract the attention of Saintess Shen Miaoyin, has secretly cultivated a Demonic Technique called 'Formless Demonic Technique'.

Although this Cultivation Technique can temporarily increase strength, it is extremely prone to Qi Deviation. In today's Grand Competition, he will face off against Xiao Fan, only to be defeated by Xiao Fan's on-the-spot Breakthrough, becoming a stepping stone for his rise.]

Lu Yuan's eyes flickered slightly as he read these three pieces of intelligence.

The Enlightenment Meditation Cushion is indeed a good auxiliary Magic Treasure.

As for Xiao Fan wanting to give a Face Preserving Pill to Gu Qingxue.

A cold smile played on Lu Yuan's lips.

And Jiang Xuan actually wants to attract Shen Miaoyin's attention through the Grand Competition.

Lu Yuan glanced at Shen Miaoyin, who was grinding ink for him at the side and was now his maidservant. He couldn't help but feel a hint of amusement.

He knew very well that Jiang Xuan's actions were destined to be futile.

However, none of this was the main point.

The main point was that Jiang Xuan would become a stepping stone for Xiao Fan's rise.

Lu Yuan would never allow such a thing to happen right under his nose.

He wouldn't give Xiao Fan any chance to show off.

Lu Yuan immediately sent a message with his Divine Thought directly to the Enforcement Hall Master.

The Enforcement Hall Master, named Gu Qingxiao, was Gu Qingxue's cousin. He was upright and one of the few trustworthy people within the Sect.

"Qingxiao, come see me at Longevity Peak."

Before long, a man in the Enforcement Hall's black uniform with a resolute face appeared outside the Immortal Cave.

"Disciple Gu Qingxiao greets Old Ancestor."

"No need for formalities." Lu Yuan's voice came from within the Immortal Cave: "I order you to immediately go to the Inner Sect Disciple residences and imprison Jiang Xuan in the Enforcement Hall dungeon."

Gu Qingxiao was slightly startled upon hearing this: "May I ask Old Ancestor, what crime has Jiang Xuan committed?"

"This child has secretly cultivated a Demonic Technique and already shows signs of Qi Deviation. If he is allowed to participate in today's Grand Competition, it may cause trouble." Lu Yuan's voice carried no emotion.

Of course, these were all just excuses.

The real reason was simply that he didn't want Jiang Xuan to become Xiao Fan's stepping stone.

"Disciple obeys." Although Gu Qingxiao had doubts, he would not question the Old Ancestor's decree.

He took his leave.

And this news quickly reached the ears of Grand Elder Jiang Wuya.

"What?!"

Inside the Enforcement Hall, Jiang Wuya trembled with rage, looking at his grandson, who was bound by spiritual energy chains and filled with unwillingness and venom.

"Who gave you the guts? Without my permission, who dares to touch my grandson?" He roared furiously at Gu Qingxiao.

Gu Qingxiao said expressionlessly: "What if he is the Grand Elder's grandson? Cultivating Demonic Techniques is a major taboo in the Sect. This matter was personally decreed by the Old Ancestor."

Old Ancestor.

Upon hearing these two words, Jiang Wuya felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured over him from head to toe.

All his anger, all his unwillingness, at this moment, turned into deep powerlessness and resentment.

He dared not question the Old Ancestor.

But the last shred of attachment he had for the Sect completely vanished.

His heart of betrayal became even firmer.

And the moment Jiang Xuan was imprisoned, the System's notification sound rang in Lu Yuan's mind.

[Ding, successfully intercepted Son of Destiny Xiao Fan's blue Opportunity of an on-the-spot Breakthrough. Reward: 100 Destiny Points.]

Lu Yuan was not surprised that this reward was not much.

After all, it was just an Opportunity for an on-the-spot Breakthrough.

He got up and went to the Karma Hall.

He easily found the ordinary-looking lotus platform under the stone tablet, which, however, exuded a calming and focusing aura.

Enlightenment Meditation Cushion.

This item was no longer of much use to his current Realm.

He returned to his Immortal Cave and casually handed the lotus platform to Gu Qingxue, who had just returned.

"Take this."

Gu Qingxue took the lotus platform, feeling the Dao charm contained within, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"This... this is an Enlightenment Meditation Cushion. Thank you, husband."

She looked at Lu Yuan, her clear, cold eyes filled with admiration and tenderness.

Her husband always brought her various surprises inadvertently.

Lu Yuan looked at her charming appearance, his heart stirring slightly.

"You have just entered Golden Core Great Perfection, and your Realm is not yet stable."

He slowly said, "Today, I shall guide you in cultivation once more."

"Guide in cultivation."

Gu Qingxue was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then immediately understood.

A captivating blush instantly appeared on her pretty face.

Gu Qingxue recalled the Dual Cultivation session a few days ago, which made her shy yet left an endless aftertaste.

A hint of anticipation even arose in her heart.

Gu Qingxue lowered her head, her voice soft but full of obedience.

"Everything, as husband wishes."

Inside the Immortal Cave, the Yin and Yang Qi circulated, eventually settling into tranquility.

Gu Qingxue sat cross-legged, the aura of Golden Core Great Perfection on her having completely stabilized.

Her skin was even more lustrous than before, and her demeanor became even more ethereal, with an indescribable charm added to her coldness.

A session of Dual Cultivation had further refined her control over the Supreme Yin Body.

Lu Yuan looked at his peerlessly beautiful Dao Companion beside him, a gentle warmth flashing in his eyes.

"How are the preparations for the Inner Sect Grand Competition coming along?" he asked.

Gu Qingxue smiled confidently upon hearing this: "Husband, rest assured, with those thirty million Low-Grade Spirit Stones, everything has long been prepared. The rewards for this Grand Competition are far more generous than any previous one."

Lu Yuan nodded: "Tell me, what is the reward for first place in this Grand Competition?"

Gu Qingxue's heart stirred slightly, a hint of doubt arising. In the past, her husband had never cared about such competitions among the Sect's junior Disciples. Why was he suddenly asking for such detailed information today?

However, she did not show her doubt, merely answering truthfully: "Replying to husband, there are two rewards for first place in this Grand Competition. Firstly, a Perfect Foundation Establishment Pill, which can help Qi Refining Peak Disciples forge a perfect Dao Foundation, laying the most solid groundwork for future Core Formation. This pill was specifically exchanged by me at a high price from Wanbao Tower."

“Firstly, a Perfect Foundation Establishment Pill, which can help Qi Refining Peak Disciples forge a perfect Dao Foundation, laying the most solid groundwork for future Core Formation. This pill was specifically exchanged by me at a high price from Wanbao Tower.”

“Secondly, an Earth Rank Low Grade Evasion Technique called 'Wind and Thunder Escape'. Once mastered, this Evasion Technique is extremely fast and is a rare Divine Ability for preserving one's life.”

Lu Yuan understood after listening.

Perfect Foundation Establishment Pill, Earth Rank Evasion Technique.

Indeed, they were all good things.

If it weren't for him, these two items would undoubtedly have fallen into the hands of Xiao Fan, the Son of Destiny.

He pondered for a moment, then spoke calmly.

"Change the rewards for the Grand Competition."

"Change them?" Gu Qingxue was even more perplexed upon hearing this.