10: Chapter 0010 Saying Hello

"So many people, what's going on?"

Gu Huan was completely confused; he had never seen so many Hehuan Disciples gathered, all craning their necks to look up at the higher floors.

Abnormal events always mean trouble; Gu Huan didn't act rashly and blended into the crowd to watch.

With his current cultivation, he could see further and hear more clearly.

"She is Song Yuchan, the number one person in the Outer Sect."

"Not just the number one in the Outer Sect, but also the number one Female Sword Immortal. She is a Disciple of the Grand Elder, and they are the only two Path of Forgetfulness Sword Cultivators in the Hehuan Sect. They live without joy or love for their entire lives; you people should just give up!"

"Haha! How ridiculous! Stop pretending to know everything!"

Someone retorted, "Not long ago, the Grand Elder of Wangqing Peak spoke up, allowing Senior Sister Song to seek joy and love. So everyone has a chance, provided they don't use despicable or low-handed means. Once discovered, the consequences are at one's own risk."

"To think such a thing happened. If one can win the beauty's heart, they'll fly up a branch and become a Phoenix."

"..."

So it was the Personal Disciple of the Grand Elder of Wangqing Peak. No wonder it caused such a stir.

Gu Huan withdrew his gaze from above, shook his head, and turned to leave, not planning to get involved in this mess.

But just then.

A sharp gaze shot down from above, making him feel like needles were at his back. He broke into a cold sweat and suddenly looked back. Under everyone's gaze, a woman arrived riding a sword, as dazzling as a banished immortal.

A green dress, elegant and poised, white embroidered shoes untainted by dust. Her delicate feet stood firmly on the Flying Sword. Her face was flawless, with coldness hidden in her beauty. Her long black hair fluttered in the wind, and she stood with her hands behind her back, confident and calm.

"Are you Gu Huan?"

The woman asked, her tone calm and steady.

But it fell like a thunderclap in the ears of the Hehuan Disciples. They couldn't understand this person's background or why Song Yuchan would know him.

Gu Huan was equally shocked; in his memory, he had absolutely no intersection with this woman.

Why did she ask for his name in public?

"Reporting to Senior Sister, I am indeed Gu Huan. May I ask what your instructions are?"

"It's nothing. I just came to say hello today. My name is Song Yuchan. That's all."

With those words.

Song Yuchan indeed flew away on her sword, her posture elegant and graceful.

Everyone was left dumbfounded. Only Gu Huan felt a faint unease. He left the canteen without a second thought, used Qin Yao's Disciple token to exchange for two Fasting Pills at once, and immediately set off to return to his Immortal Cave.

A place of trouble.

Staying long was of no benefit.

Gu Huan's status was low; staying would easily attract trouble.

After swallowing a Fasting Pill, not eating or drinking for a month wouldn't be a problem.

"Just to say hello in public, what does she mean?"

"Is she showing goodwill, or does she want to harm me?"

Thinking of Song Yuchan, Gu Huan got goosebumps. This woman was even more dangerous than Qin Yao because her status was too sensitive. Being the Disciple of the Grand Elder of Wangqing Peak already explained everything.

Getting involved with her meant either soaring to the sky or falling to pieces.

Which case it would be was still unknown!

But regardless.

Strength, it was still strength. Only by continuously improving his own strength could he turn danger into safety.

"The second Demonic Form must be nurtured as soon as possible."

Gu Huan's gaze was firm.

He urgently wanted to increase his strength quickly.

For a Cultivator to successfully nurture one Demonic Form in their lifetime is a great achievement.

Only Gu Huan, with the System, had the conditions to nurture a second Demonic Form.

But in reality.

Demonic Forms are not better just because there are more.

Nurturing a Demonic Form requires a lot of essence blood, and transformation is also a bottomless pit. Even a Nascent Soul Cultivator only deserves to nurture one Demonic Form in their life.

As the Demonic Form's cultivation improves, breaking through major Realms like Foundation Establishment and Core Formation is also a huge test for the master, and the resources consumed will become terrifying.

So.

The limit for Gu Huan to perfectly cultivate Demonic Forms is two; any more would be inappropriate.

Time passed.

Another month passed.

Only one day remained before he would turn into an ownerless object.

On the same day, a woman calling herself Liu Zhu broke into the Immortal Cave. After three months, Gu Huan finally heard news about Qin Yao again.

"Senior Sister Liu, speak slowly. Where is my master now?" Gu Huan asked anxiously.

In the Immortal Cave, the woman calling herself Liu Zhu was messy and panting, as if she had just experienced a great battle.

"At... cough cough!"

"I can't say what kind of place it is. In short, just follow me. Qin Yao named you to meet in private; there must be an unspeakable secret."

With those words.

Liu Zhu grabbed his wrist and walked out.

Gu Huan suddenly hesitated, keenly sensing something strange.

Qin Yao is a Disciple of the Hehuan Sect. If something happened, why couldn't she return to Hehuan Peak to talk?

Besides, he was just Qin Yao's Cauldron. Why would she tell an unspeakable secret to an outsider?

Although there were many doubts.

He still had to go.

If he didn't go, he wouldn't know the woman's purpose or if someone wanted to harm him.

"What's wrong?" the woman asked.

Gu Huan looked at her and shook his head. "Meeting the master is more important. I'll go with you."

Seeing this, the woman smiled gently. The two left the Hehuan Sect together and headed straight for the rocky land to the east, using god-speed talismans.

In just two hours.

The two successfully arrived at their destination.

Gu Huan took off the god-speed talisman and looked at the deserted rock pile, confused.

"Senior Sister Liu, where is my master?"

"In the stone cave over there."

The woman also took off the god-speed talisman, pointed to a cave not far away, and walked in with Gu Huan.

The two were one after the other in the stone cave, always maintaining a distance.

When they reached the end.

Gu Huan's heart finally sank.

Because there wasn't a single person here, let alone Qin Yao.

"Senior Sister Liu, did you intentionally lure me here?"

"You found out so quickly? I thought you would have many doubts!"

"I do have many doubts. We have no grievances; why did you trick me into coming here?"

"Someone finds you an eyesore and wants to get rid of you."

"Who?"

"No comment."

The woman smiled playfully, her charm showing. She advised, "Why don't you kill yourself? Killing you would dirty my fair and delicate hands. I still have to serve the Young Master with all my heart tonight!"

With those words.

The aura of her seventh-level Qi Refining cultivation was no longer hidden.

It was a full two minor Realms higher than the fifth-level Qi Refining Gu Huan deliberately showed. She was sure of victory.

"Why does your Young Master want to kill me? Can you spare my life?"

"No! If the Young Master wants you dead, you must die!"

The woman raised her long eyebrows, her expression gradually becoming dissatisfied. She said with disgust, "I advise you to kill yourself. If you dirty my hands, I will definitely grind your bones and scatter your ashes."

Unable to get any useful information.

Gu Huan stopped pretending, and the corners of his mouth gradually curled up.

"What are you laughing at?"

"I'm laughing at your overconfidence. You dare to set a trap to kill me with only seventh-level Qi Refining cultivation, and without even bringing any help."

"Hmph, you are only at the fifth level of Qi Refining. I alone am enough to kill you!"

"Is that so? Why don't you open your eyes and look clearly again?"

Extreme Concealment Technique.

Using Ultimate Demonic Qi to hide cultivation, it could also increase the aura by one minor Realm for intimidation.

Gu Huan originally had eighth-level Qi Refining, and now he jumped to ninth-level Qi Refining for added intimidation.

Sensing the sudden change in cultivation aura, the woman's face turned pale and bloodless.

"Ninth level of... Qi Refining!"

"You actually hid your true cultivation?"

The woman's head throbbed, her pupils trembled, and her body shook uncontrollably.

Who would have thought that a mere Cauldron would have such amazing cultivation? The intelligence was wrong; she had to go back and tell the Young Master as soon as possible.

At the moment of life and death.

The woman didn't believe Gu Huan would spare her life, so she decisively struck first.

Two Talismans were quickly thrown out and exploded in front of Gu Huan. The soaring flames were absorbed by a purple magic crystal—it was the Demonic Shield Technique from the Supreme Heavenly Demon Art.

"The Talismans' power is insufficient; they can't break the defense. This is bad."