74: Chapter 74 Master~

"This will not only temper my Heart-Nature but also make my Foundation more solid, which will be of great benefit to my future cultivation. I ask that Revered Master grant this request!"

His tone was incredibly sincere, his gaze unshakeably firm, without a hint of falsehood; he truly wanted to establish himself through his own efforts.

Master Bai Yuxue looked at his earnest, stubborn expression and was momentarily stunned, evidently not expecting him to refuse her good intentions.

One had to know, countless Outer Sect Disciples would break their necks just to become an Inner Sect Disciple and stay by an Elder's side; yet this brat actually refused voluntarily?

She frowned, then let out a soft huff, carrying a hint of dissatisfaction, but she did not force the issue, saying in a calm tone.

"As you wish. Since you want to struggle in the Outer Sect and rely on your own efforts to advance, I will not stop you."

"However, remember this: if you are bullied in the Outer Sect, or encounter trouble you cannot solve, you are not allowed to bear it alone or act tough. Come find me at Lonely Peak immediately, understood?"

"Disciple understands! Thank you for your understanding, Revered Master! Thank you for granting this request, Revered Master!"

Ye Yun was instantly overjoyed, letting out a long sigh of relief as the stone in his heart finally dropped, nearly jumping up in excitement.

[Great! I can finally stay in the Outer Sect! If I were truly tied to this Lonely Peak by Revered Master and had to face her every day, let alone finding other women for Dual Cultivation, I probably wouldn't even dare to breathe loudly. That would be worse than just crippling me!]

[Only by staying in the Outer Sect will I have the opportunity to meet more people, and have the opportunity to complete the System's Dual Cultivation tasks and increase my cultivation!]

Master Bai Yuxue watched his look of relief and secret delight.

A trace of imperceptible amusement flashed in her eyes, then she changed the subject and asked calmly.

"I heard that you and the Outer Sect Disciple Wang Peng have scheduled a life-and-death battle for the day after tomorrow?"

"Huh?" Ye Yun widened his eyes again, his face full of shock.

"Revered Master, you... you even know about this?"

But on second thought, Master Bai Yuxue was a top Elder of the Inner Sect.

Naturally, nothing big or small within the Sect could escape her notice, so he was instantly relieved.

Ye Yun nodded quickly and replied respectfully.

"Reporting to Revered Master, that is indeed the case. Wang Peng coveted a Martial Skill I accidentally obtained and intentionally provoked me on the first day I entered the Sect. After failing to seize it, he set up a life-and-death battle and forced me to agree. Driven by desperation, I had no choice but to accept this life-and-death battle."

Master Bai Yuxue nodded slightly and asked in a flat tone.

"Wang Peng is an old Disciple of the Outer Sect, and his cultivation is already at the Great Martial Master Second Level Peak. His Physical Body and Martial Skill far exceed those of an ordinary newcomer. You have just entered the Sect and your Foundation is still shallow; are you confident you can win this life-and-death battle?"

If it were yesterday, when Ye Yun was still at the Great Martial Artist First Level, he might have been a bit cautious.

But after last night's Dual Cultivation, he had broken through three levels in a row, reaching the Great Martial Artist Fourth Level Early Stage. Crushing Wang Peng would be as easy as flipping his palm; it wouldn't take any effort at all.

A trace of confidence flashed in Ye Yun's eyes; he straightened his back slightly, his tone incredibly certain, without a hint of hollowness.

"Revered Master, rest assured. Disciple has absolute certainty. I will not only win but also make him submit willingly. I will definitely not lose face for Revered Master."

Master Bai Yuxue looked at him deeply and could clearly feel that the aura on his body had already changed drastically.

His Mystic Power was thick and pure, far exceeding yesterday's; clearly, this brat still had many secrets.

She did not ask further, just nodded lightly and said calmly.

"It is good that you are confident, but do not underestimate your enemy."

"Disciple will keep Revered Master's teachings in mind!"

Silence fell between the two again.

Ye Yun stood there, not knowing where to put his hands and feet. He lowered his head, his eyes drifting, feeling completely uncomfortable.

He really couldn't stand this dead and awkward atmosphere and just wanted to escape this place of trouble as quickly as possible.

Return to the Outer Sect dormitory, report his safety to Zhao Hu and the others, and also properly stabilize his newly broken-through cultivation.

Ye Yun hesitated for a moment, finally mustered his courage, and spoke in a low voice, his tone carrying a hint of caution.

"Revered Master, if... if there are no other instructions, Disciple will take his leave. I need to return to the Outer Sect dormitory to handle some cultivation matters, and I also want to properly stabilize my newly broken-through cultivation."

Master Bai Yuxue raised her eyes to look at him, a hint of deep meaning flashing in her cold Phoenix eyes. Her tone was calm, yet she said words that instantly froze Ye Yun in place.

"Wait. I have one last rule that you must obey."

"From today on, you must come to this Lonely Peak once every day to see me in this bamboo house. You are not allowed to be absent, not allowed to shirk, and not allowed to use any excuses not to come."

"Boom!"

Ye Yun's head felt as if it had been struck by a thunderbolt; it went blank instantly. He froze in place, his pupils dilated, his face full of disbelief:

[Come every day? No way! I thought what happened last night was just an accident, and once was enough. Why do I have to come every day?]

[I don't have that much charm, do I, enough for Revered Master to fall for me at first sight? What on earth does she want to do?]

Thinking about having to engage in such lingering matters with Master Bai Yuxue every day like last night, Ye Yun felt his waist and abdomen ache, and his whole body shuddered!

Although he was a Hehuan Daoist Body and his recovery ability was stronger than ordinary people.

But Master Bai Yuxue was a powerhouse in the Martial Spirit Realm; the gap in their cultivation was worlds apart.

Coming once a day, even if he had an iron-forged body, he wouldn't be able to handle it; he would definitely be completely hollowed out!

Ye Yun was stunned for a long while before snapping back to reality. He squeezed out a flattering and cautious smile on his face and quickly tried to politely decline.

"Revered Master, this... wouldn't this be a bit too rushed? Disciple has just broken through to the Great Martial Artist Fourth Level and needs a lot of time to stabilize my cultivation. Besides, there are daily cultivation tasks in the Outer Sect."

"If I come to Lonely Peak every day, I really can't spare the time; it's too tight."

"How about... how about Revered Master make an exception, once every three days? Once every three days, I will definitely arrive on time, never be late, never be absent, and absolutely obey Revered Master's words!"

Master Bai Yuxue's expression darkened, the aura around her instantly turned cold, and her tone became incredibly firm, leaving no room for negotiation.

"No. Once every three days is too long. There is no negotiation; you must come every day. Not one time less!"

Seeing this, Ye Yun knew that resisting or reasoning was useless, so he could only soften his stance and use all his might to act spoiled.

He pouted slightly, his eyes wet, like a pitiful little puppy, and he gently tugged on Master Bai Yuxue's sleeve.

His voice was soft, glutinous, and aggrieved, carrying a full sense of acting spoiled:

"Revered Master~ I beg you, please just make an exception~ Once a day, Disciple really can't handle it. Disciple's body can't bear it, and I can't properly stabilize my cultivation."

"Just once every two days, okay Revered Master? Disciple promises, once every two days, I will definitely come over obediently, never slack off, never be absent, and I will listen to all of Revered Master's arrangements~"