29: Chapter 29: Using Lin Yaoyao's master, Li Shuang, to break through to the late stage of the first level.

"Ow! That hurts!" Yu Xiaotang sat up, clutching her head and complaining.

"I'm not even the one crying about the pain," Lin Kuang's voice drifted up from beneath her.

Only then did Yu Xiaotang realize she was pinning Lin Kuang down. She wiggled her hips and slowly stood up, her face flushing red as she apologized, "I'm sorry."

Ugh—Lin Kuang scanned his surroundings. It was a lush, green forest, but unlike the Liuyun Forest, there was no mist, and the visibility was perfectly clear.

Lin Kuang spoke slowly, "It seems we're inside the Secret Realm!"

[Ding! Mission Triggered: Discover hidden treasure chests within the Secret Realm]

[PS: The first layer is beneath the Lotus Leaf Platform,]

The second layer is in the center of the Lightning Formation; five lightning pillars must be destroyed]

[Mission Reward: 1 ningyuan pill, 300 Cultivation Points, and an Elementary Herb Pack]

[Combat Mission: Kill the Mountain Rat (The Demonic Beast guarding the entrance to the second layer)]

[Mission Reward: 500 Cultivation and an Elementary Medicinal Pill Pack]

The ningyuan pill has a 100% chance to let a First Realm Peak Cultivator Breakthrough, a 75% chance for a Second Realm Cultivator, and a 5% chance for a Third Realm.

Lin Kuang was overjoyed upon seeing the rewards. Wasn't this exactly what he needed for a Breakthrough? Perhaps he would Breakthrough to the second realm by the time he left the Secret Realm.

"Alright, let's find a place first to divide Young Master Liu Yun's things." Lin Kuang took out Young Master Liu Yun's Storage Pouch; it was packed to the brim.

"I'm sorry for making you run for your life with me," Yu Xiaotang said, bowing her head guiltily.

"It doesn't matter, he tried to kill me first!" Lin Kuang stroked Yu Xiaotang's small face and said tenderly, "Besides, I can't let my Xiao Tang face any danger!"

Yu Xiaotang didn't say anything this time, seemingly tacitly accepting whatever Lin Kuang said.

It looked like there would be a chance to win over Yu Xiaotang in this Secret Realm.

They first found a spot near some ruins to divide the loot. This bag of Young Master Liu Yun's was truly fat; there were over a dozen portions of Lin Kuang's favorite mengqing powder, along with various Magic Treasures.

What's this? Lin Kuang spotted a blue and pink inner armor.

"Young Master, this is a Talisman I drew. It can strengthen the attack power of lightning-attribute Magic Treasures!" a girl in blue clothing with exquisite features and eyes like autumn waters said gently.

Her outer garment was a thin blue veil, through which a sky-blue inner armor was faintly visible.

This inner armor was identical to the one worn by the girl who drew the Talismans.

"This is the Water-Suppressing Veil!" Yu Xiaotang leaned in and explained, "Looking at the style, it should be for women. I wonder which sister fell victim to Young Master Liu Yun's cruel hands!"

"Sigh! I was thinking of buying more since her Talismans were so well-drawn!" Lin Kuang also felt it was a pity, speaking with a hint of sadness.

If not for the Talismans sold by that female Cultivator, he would have been killed by The Patriarch at the entrance just now. Her Talismans didn't just boost attack; they also accelerated Magic Treasures.

"Alright, no use dwelling on it. You keep this and wear it! I'm a male Cultivator; this color doesn't suit me." Lin Kuang gave the Water-Suppressing Veil to Yu Xiaotang.

In truth, Lin Kuang didn't care about such things at all. As long as it provided a buff, he wouldn't mind even if it were women's clothing if the attributes were Heaven-Defying. However, this inner armor was too small; he couldn't even fit his arm into it.

"Thank you."

"Don't be so polite. We're grasshoppers on the same boat now!"

"Mm."

"Sister, if you were a man, wouldn't everyone fall in love with you?" an ethereal female voice rang out.

The voice was very close, giving Lin Kuang the urge to eavesdrop. He and Yu Xiaotang hid behind the ruins.

The female Cultivator who just spoke had a bright Lotus flower on her left jade-like foot, which clung tightly to her foot like surrounding vegetation. Small vines wound up from her foot all the way to the base of her thigh, pressing into her skin to create wonderful marks.

Lotus-patterned panties and rosy Lotus nipple pasties—it was truly an eye-opening sight.

Lin Kuang gulped. Lin Yaoyao's current outfit was even more explosive than being naked.

The female Cultivator opposite her wore a golden apricot-blossom robe. Unlike Lin Yaoyao, she was dressed very conservatively. From this distance, her features weren't clear, but her silhouette was tall and slender; she likely wasn't far behind in beauty.

"What do you mean?" Ma Tingting asked Lin Yaoyao with a scowl, looking confused.

"Sister is from Lingfeng Valley! Lingfeng Valley has so few resources; your Cultivation must be very hard, right?" Lin Yaoyao said with a flirtatious expression, her hips swaying as she walked forward. "So, come with me and follow Young Master Li!"

"The Li family has abundant resources. You won't have to work so hard at Cultivating anymore!"

Lin Yaoyao's words were full of temptation, causing Ma Tingting to be momentary attracted, suddenly feeling that following her might not be so bad.

But Ma Tingting had a fierce personality; how could she yield to Li Shuang? She rejected the offer with stern words.

"You stupid bitch, what are you acting so pure for?" Upon hearing Ma Tingting's answer, Lin Yaoyao's gentle face immediately darkened, and then she laughed.

"It seems there's nothing more to say!" Ma Tingting knew Li Shuang must be nearby and prepared to make a run for it.

Li Shuang was obsessed with Ma Tingting, so Lin Yaoyao had to strike first. The vines in her hand were like lightning as they smashed into the ground: Vine Seal!

Ma Tingting leaped up abruptly as several tough vines sprouted from where she had just been standing.

"Wind-Ling Sword Technique, First Style: Wind Breaker!" Five streaks of Sword Qi struck violently toward Lin Yaoyao.

Lin Yaoyao's lips moved slightly as she blew gently toward her palm. A giant Lotus flower carrying poisonous gas slowly began to spread out.

"Dreamflower Poison." Yu Xiaotang recognized it at a glance.

The toxin of Dreamflower Poison makes one's blood boil and causes dizziness; it's similar to an aphrodisiac, but the effect is stronger and faster.

"It seems this woman isn't right either!" Lin Kuang said calmly, stroking his chin.

After all, what kind of normal female Cultivator dresses like that? She's definitely some Young Master's toy.

They exchanged a few more moves, and Lin Yaoyao was soon suppressed again. However, Ma Tingting didn't finish her off, intending only to leave by flying on her sword.

"What are you doing?" Ma Tingting shouted.

Lin Yaoyao knew that if she let Ma Tingting go, she'd be finished when she went back to report. Thus, she burned her Lifespan to use vines to imprison her in a ball; the more Ma Tingting struggled, the tighter they wound.

"Wind-Ling Sword Technique: Heaven-Circle Guard!" Ma Tingting shouted, erupting with all her spiritual energy to break free from the shackles.

"You've harassed me time and again! I've had enough! Die!" Ma Tingting had lost her patience; she had originally intended to spare her life.

"Your act of pretending to be pure is truly disgusting!" a powerful voice boomed from the air.

A dark-skinned man wearing a purple short-sleeved shirt appeared before Ma Tingting. With just a casual wave of his hand, he sent Ma Tingting flying.

"Woman, don't go too far."

"Where is this coming from?" Ma Tingting countered, pointing her sword at Li Shuang.

"You're nothing but an apprentice from Lingfeng Valley! What right do you have to talk back to me? Today, I'll let you know how formidable this Young Master is!"

"I'll show you what a Second Realm Cultivator is!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful pressure washed over them, pinning Ma Tingting down so she couldn't move.

Ma Tingting was slammed ruthlessly into the ground by Li Shuang.

Is this Rank suppression? I can feel it even from this far away, Lin Kuang felt a bit of trepidation.

Suddenly, a warm current rose from the soles of his feet. Lin Kuang had broken through; under Li Shuang's pressure, he had reached the Late Stage of the First Heavenly Layer!

[First Heavenly Layer Late Stage (1/1500)]

Not bad at all! Alright, the goal is achieved; time to withdraw.

"Fellow Daoist, it wouldn't be right to just leave like that, would it?" Li Shuang's voice drifted over.