8: The reward from Senior Sister Cheng.

Cheng Qingyue's eyes widened, filled with shock, and her throat bobbed. Her pretty face was also a little charmingly naive at this moment.

"Junior Brother, you are truly amazing in the Outer Sect! I'm afraid you'll take first place in this Outer Sect competition!"

Cheng Qingyue smiled sweetly, revealing a bright smile.

Zhou Xuan's face showed a smile, and he cupped his fists, saying,

"I was just lucky. May I know Senior Sister's name?"

"Cheng Qingyue."

"Zhou Xuan."

Zhou Xuan and Cheng Qingyue had a brief exchange, and while they talked, he processed the valuable parts of the Flame Iron Rhinoceros's body and put them into his package.

The two also chatted simply.

Through their conversation, Zhou Xuan gained a better understanding of Cheng Qingyue and a general grasp of the situation among some Inner Sect Disciples.

Cheng Qingyue ranked second on the Inner Sect Disciple leaderboard, while the first place was held by someone named Qi Shan.

What surprised Zhou Xuan was that Qi Shan and Li Feng, the Outer Sect's top Disciple, seemed to have some connection.

"Junior Brother Zhou's strength is impressive, and the Martial Skill you used to kill the Flame Iron Rhinoceros just now was probably a Profound Rank Martial Skill. After all, Yellow Rank Martial Skills don't have such power."

Cheng Qingyue revealed a sweet smile, her eyes flashing with obvious surprise as she looked at Zhou Xuan.

Profound Rank Martial Skills are generally only cultivated by Inner Sect Disciples, and the power he just displayed, even if not at Perfection, had already reached the Major Achievement stage.

One must know that when a Martial Skill reaches each proficiency stage, its power undergoes an almost qualitative change.

"It was just a fluke."

Zhou Xuan also smiled noncommittally, as, in a sense, his acquisition of a Profound Rank Martial Skill was indeed a fluke.

Both sides walked towards the Sect's Inner Sect with smiles on their faces, preparing to exchange the Materials from the Flame Iron Rhinoceros.

When Zhou Xuan stepped into the Inner Sect, he couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.

The Cultivation environment within the Inner Sect was even more elegant, and of course, the endless stream of Disciples within it all exuded True Qi fluctuations.

Clearly, all of them had entered the Innate Realm.

Neither their temperament nor their strength could be compared to some of the Outer Sect Disciples.

"Tsk tsk, these Inner Sect Disciples really can't be compared to Outer Sect Disciples, and their living conditions..."

Zhou Xuan's eyes held a faint hint of envy.

After the Inner Sect selection in a few days, he would be able to enter the Inner Sect to begin his Cultivation.

As he walked side by side with Cheng Qingyue in the Inner Sect, they encountered many Inner Sect Disciples, and many of them looked at the two with surprised expressions.

Throughout the Inner Sect, many Disciples knew that Cheng Qingyue rarely got close to men. Even when Qi Shan, the Inner Sect's top Disciple, made advances, she always ignored him.

She maintained a sense of distance from beginning to end.

"Senior Sister Qingyue actually has a male Disciple by her side; that's truly unprecedented."

"That Disciple seems to be an Outer Sect Disciple, and the fluctuations emanating from him have also reached the Innate Realm. He'll probably enter the Inner Sect after the Inner Sect selection in a few days."

"The boy next to Senior Sister Cheng is quite handsome and dashing. If Senior Brother Qi Shan knew, he'd probably be grinding his teeth by now."

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Several Disciples in the Inner Sect square exchanged glances, their eyes filled with curiosity as they looked towards Cheng Qingyue, and whispers continuously drifted over.

Although these Disciples were also very curious about who the boy next to Senior Sister Cheng was, due to Senior Sister's prestige within the Inner Sect, none of them went forward to cause trouble.

Upon hearing these voices, Zhou Xuan's mouth twitched slightly.

He hadn't expected to be noticed by so many Inner Sect Disciples before even entering the Qingxuan Sect's Inner Sect.

Cheng Qingyue simply exchanged some Cultivation resources at the mission hall.

Then she returned directly to where Zhou Xuan was waiting.

"Junior Brother Zhou, this is something I prepared for you as a reward."

After she walked out of the mission hall, a faint, unusual glint flashed in her beautiful eyes. Then, she took out a jade bottle from her embrace, which carried a faint fragrance.

"Inside are Grade 2 True Essence Medicinal Pills, which can help Junior Brother raise his Realm further before the upcoming Inner Sect selection."

"Junior Brother Zhou, I'm really looking forward to you directly becoming first place in the Inner Sect selection and entering the Inner Sect."

Cheng Qingyue's smile was like a blooming flower. She placed her slender finger on her full, soft chest and smiled charmingly.

"Grade 2 True Essence Medicinal Pill?"

A clear look of excitement flashed in Zhou Xuan's eyes, then he scratched his head and said, "Senior Sister, this is too valuable."

As he spoke, Zhou Xuan reached out and directly took the jade bottle from Cheng Qingyue's slender fingers, then immediately placed it in his Storage Ring.

His movements were fluid and incredibly smooth.

Seeing this, Cheng Qingyue felt the jade bottle disappear from her fingers and awkwardly rubbed them.

Zhou Xuan's actions had exceeded her expectations.

He said he didn't want it, but his body was so honest.

Looking at Zhou Xuan's tall figure, chiseled jaw, and good temperament, Cheng Qingyue smiled wryly and didn't say anything more.

Of course, Zhou Xuan's looks still had a considerable gap compared to all the esteemed readers!

Zhou Xuan was quite aware of this.

"Junior Brother Zhou, please keep this Medicinal Pill. I'm also really looking forward to your performance in the Inner Sect selection in a few days."

Cheng Qingyue smiled slightly, then extended her fair hand to pat Zhou Xuan's shoulder, and with her long, beautiful legs, walked away into the distance.

Zhou Xuan looked at Cheng Qingyue's exquisite figure and hot body, shook his head helplessly, then, holding the Medicinal Pill, walked excitedly towards the Outer Sect in the distance.

After just a few steps, he seemed to sense something and looked up, his gaze fixed on a pavilion.

A man in a white robe stood on the pavilion, his eyes clear, a faint smile on his face as he looked in Zhou Xuan's direction.

This person was naturally Qi Shan, the Inner Sect Disciple ranked first.

Their gazes met, and Qi Shan smiled slightly, nodding in greeting.

Zhou Xuan also smiled and nodded, then turned to leave, his eyes lowered, directly departing without any hesitation.

On the pavilion, Qi Shan watched Zhou Xuan's retreating figure, his eyes becoming more distant. He muttered to himself,

"Heh, an Outer Sect Disciple actually walking with Qingyue..."

Behind Qi Shan, a tall and straight figure also walked over. He was quite handsome, and it was Li Feng, the Outer Sect's top Disciple.

"Brother Qi Shan, this Zhou Xuan is quite interesting, but in the Inner Sect selection in a few days, he probably won't have a chance to be so arrogant."

Qi Shan's eyes flashed with an unusual glint, then he slowly said, "Our Junior Brother Zhou Xuan has good strength and has also reached the Innate Realm, so you don't need to hold back during the competition."

"After all, on the Yanwu Stage, fists and feet have no eyes. If he's accidentally crippled, one can only say he was unlucky."

Upon hearing this, Li Feng hesitated, saying, "In a Sect competition, wouldn't this violate Sect rules?"

"Don't worry, I'll go personally at that time. Even if there's trouble, I'll help you out," Qi Shan shook his head, a slight curve forming on his lips.

Li Feng's eyes flickered, then his expression turned ruthless, and he whispered, "Okay, I understand. At that time, I'll make this Zhou Xuan understand who the Outer Sect's top Disciple is!"

Qi Shan smiled slightly. He was now somewhat looking forward to seeing Zhou Xuan defeated and humiliated...