46: The third piece of golden information: guidance for the disciple!

At the Azure Cloud Sect, the Soul Transformation celebration concluded, and guests from all sides departed one after another.

This grand event that shook the Eastern Wilderness not only established the Azure Cloud Sect's status as a newly risen Soul Transformation power but also solidified Lu Yuan's reputation as the number one Sword Cultivator at the Soul Transformation stage in the Eastern Wilderness.

On Longevity Peak, within the Immortal Cave.

Lu Yuan and Gu Qingxue sat facing each other, with a pile of various congratulatory gifts before them.

"Husband, the resources received from this celebration are more than enough to nurture several more Nascent Soul Cultivators," Gu Qingxue said, unable to help but sigh as she inventoried the gift list.

Although she had managed the Sect for many years, she had never seen such a vast amount of wealth.

Lu Yuan's gaze fell on the Li Fire Forging Furnace sent by the Hundred Refinements Sect, a smile tugging at his lips: "It seems this celebration was well worth it. If we have any major Realm Breakthroughs in the future, we might as well hold a few more. Receiving gifts is indeed much easier than going out to plunder."

Hearing this, Gu Qingxue couldn't help but cover her mouth with a light laugh, her beautiful eyes filled with admiration.

In the entire cultivation world, probably only her husband could say such things with such justified confidence.

"Arrange these Medicinal Pills and spiritual materials as you see fit." Lu Yuan put down the gift list and pointed to three jade bottles nearby: "These three Nascent Soul Pills from Medicine King Valley, grant them to Gu Qingxiao, Qi Yunhe, and the ever-diligent Vice Hall Revered Master of the Enforcement Hall."

"They have been stuck at the Late Golden Core Stage for many years; it's time to give them a push. For the Sect to thrive long-term, relying solely on the two of us is not enough."

"Yes, Disciple understands." Gu Qingxue nodded in agreement.

Then, a surge of crimson Pure Yang True Fire erupted from Lu Yuan's palm, instantly enveloping the Low Grade third-rank Li Fire Forging Furnace.

Under the high temperature's scorching, the metal at the furnace's base began to melt, revealing a highly concealed layer.

An ancient fragmentary map, made from an unknown Yao Beast hide, drifted out from within.

Lu Yuan unfolded the fragmentary map, swept it with his Divine Sense, and raised an eyebrow slightly.

"It truly is a Dragon Pattern Black Gold Ore Vein!"

The location marked on the map was at the border between Zhao State and Fengyuan Kingdom, a region called Fallen Demon Valley.

"Husband, that is a disputed territory." Gu Qingxue glanced at the map and said with some concern: "Fengyuan Kingdom is the territory of the Blissful Union Sect, one of the Six Demonic Sects. If we mine the vein there, it will inevitably draw the attention of the Blissful Union Sect and even trigger conflict between the cultivation worlds of the two states."

"No matter." Lu Yuan put away the map, his expression calm: "There's no need to rush this matter; it requires careful long-term planning!"

...

In the dead of night, the zi hour had arrived.

Lu Yuan sat alone cross-legged in his Immortal Cave.

[Ding, daily intelligence has been refreshed.]

The System's prompt arrived as scheduled.

[White Intelligence: Su Yueli, the Sect Master of the Blissful Union Sect, has temporarily suppressed her old injuries by cultivating the incomplete Eternal Youth Technique of the Azure Wood brought back by her maid Shen Miaoyin. However, as a Peak-Nascent Soul Stage powerhouse, she is highly ambitious and not satisfied with this superficial remedy.

She secretly left the Blissful Union Sect at the chen hour today, heading alone to the Wanhun Hall, one of the Six Demonic Sects, for an appointment. She plans to discuss with the Wanhun Hall Revered Master, the Soul Refining Venerable, initiating a righteous-demonic war. By invading the Zhao State cultivation world, she aims to obtain the complete Eternal Youth Technique of the Azure Wood, unaware that the Soul Refining Venerable has long coveted her and is setting a trap.]

[White Intelligence: While instructing Lu Xueyao in cultivation, Sect Master Gu Qingxue indirectly inquired about Lu Xueyao's views on the Host. Seeing that Lu Xueyao's eyes were full of admiration and reverence when mentioning the Host, Gu Qingxue was greatly reassured.

She has begun secretly instilling in Lu Xueyao the idea that as a Personal Disciple, she should attend to her Revered Master's daily needs and share his worries. She even intentionally or unintentionally mentions the beautiful stories of Revered Master-Disciple pairs becoming Dao Companions in the cultivation world, guiding her towards becoming a Dao Companion, intending to add a capable assistant for the Host.]

[Golden Intelligence: Today, at the shen hour, while discussing important matters in the secret chamber of Wanhun Hall, the Heavenly Dao female lead Su Yueli will inadvertently fall victim to the ancient Love Silk Gu poison secretly set by the Soul Refining Venerable. When this Gu activates, the poisoned will be consumed by lust, lose all reason, and will develop an unwavering, undying love for the one who detoxifies them.

At that time, Ye Chen, who has been lurking nearby, will appear in time and take Su Yueli away amidst the chaos. Ye Chen will take this Opportunity to engage in Dual Cultivation with Su Yueli, not only fully recovering the Origin lost from his Innate Dao Body but also restoring his cultivation to the Middle Soul Transformation Stage. Moreover, borrowing Su Yueli's pure yin power, he will be only a step away from the Late Soul Transformation Stage.]

After reading these three pieces of intelligence, a glint of sharpness flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes.

Gu Qingxue's little schemes left him somewhat amused, but also warmed his heart.

A Dao Companion who thinks so much for her husband is indeed rare in this world.

As for Su Yueli and Ye Chen...

"Ye Chen, it seems your luck is indeed good, even encountering such an Opportunity to survive a desperate situation."

A cold smile curled at the corner of Lu Yuan's mouth.

"However, since I know about it, this Opportunity no longer belongs to you."

...

The next morning.

Gu Qingxue came to Longevity Peak again to seek an audience.

After reporting some daily Sect affairs, she shifted the topic and seemingly casually mentioned: "Husband, that girl Xue Yao seems to have hit a Bottleneck recently while cultivating the Great Void Splitting Light Sword."

"She's stubborn and doesn't want to disturb you, but I've seen her frowning these past few days. If you have time, Husband, you might go and give her some guidance."

Hearing this, Lu Yuan glanced at Gu Qingxue's slightly expectant eyes and understood.

This was hardly a Bottleneck; it was clearly Gu Qingxue creating an Opportunity for the two to be alone.

"Alright." Lu Yuan did not call her out but went along with it, nodding: "Since she is my only Personal Disciple, I should teach her diligently. I'll go take a look."

After finishing his current tasks, Lu Yuan's form flickered and disappeared from the spot.

Side Hall of Longevity Peak, the Sword Listening Pavilion.

The environment here was serene, surrounded by tall spiritual bamboo. When the wind blew, the bamboo leaves rustled, sounding like sword chants.

In the center of the courtyard, a white figure was dancing with a sword.

It was Lu Xueyao.

Today, she was wearing a brand new Flowing Cloud Sword Dress, specially chosen by Gu Qingxue.

The dress was as white as snow, with light blue cloud patterns embroidered on the cuffs and collar, and a cyan silk belt tied around her waist, accentuating her already slender waist.

After this period of recuperation and cultivation, her originally pale complexion had become rosy and translucent, her skin as delicate as fine mutton-fat jade.

As she danced with the sword, her posture was agile and graceful. Without any makeup, she possessed a natural, unadorned beauty like a lotus emerging from clear water.

The sword light flashed, exuding a chilling cold.

What she was practicing was precisely the Great Void Splitting Light Sword.

Lu Yuan stood at the entrance of the courtyard, watching quietly without disturbing her.

Although Lu Xueyao's sword techniques were already quite proficient, in the eyes of Lu Yuan, a Revered Master of the sword Dao, there were still many subtle flaws.