18: Chapter 0018 Not Letting It Flow into Outsiders' Fields

"Master, did you call for me?"

"Nonsense, do you know why I called you here?"

Qin Yao sat gracefully in the living room chair, her long, slender legs crossed, revealing a large portion of her thigh's skin, making Gu Huan feel restless.

He had been tracking Liu Zhu and had disappeared for several days in a row.

Qin Yao wasn't blind; how could she turn a blind eye?

"Reporting to Master, do you know of Yangding Peak within the Sect?"

"Of course I know. Yangding Peak is about ten thousand feet high, named after a Sky Yang Stone at the summit. This stone absorbs the essence of the sun and moon; it helps female Cultivators Cultivate at night and male Cultivators Cultivate during the day."

"Don't tell me you climbed that mountain with such great effort just to Cultivate?"

Qin Yao's sandalwood-colored lips parted slightly in surprise.

Since Gu Huan mentioned Yangding Peak to her face, he must have his reasons.

Exactly!

Gu Huan mentioned this peak just to deceive her; in reality, he hadn't gone there either.

During the day, Yangding Peak is beneficial for male Cultivators, especially for a Cauldron, as it provides unexpected benefits and can effectively restore depleted Yang Qi.

"Reporting to Master."

"You should know that most Cauldrons have weak bodies and Yang deficiency. If this isn't taken seriously, one's bodily functions will soon be ruined. I chose to climb Yangding Peak, firstly to strengthen my body and maintain my energy, and secondly to restore my Yang Qi and show vitality."

Hearing this.

Qin Yao felt a slight sense of shame.

Yangding Peak truly was the most suitable place for a Cauldron to Cultivate.

"So, you did all this just so I could harvest you better?"

"Precisely. Master should appreciate my well-intentioned efforts."

Gu Huan said shamelessly.

Immediately, a new doubt arose in Qin Yao.

"But I see you are as vigorous as a dragon and tiger, without a single side effect from being harvested. Every time, I'm the one who collapses from exhaustion first. Several times, I've wondered: am I Plucking you, or am I being toyed with by you?"

"Since you're already like this, there's probably no need to go to Yangding Peak!"

Gu Huan's old face turned red.

He quickly retorted.

"That's where you're wrong!"

"Master only sees the surface illusion; in reality, I'm strong on the outside but weak within. If I don't take proactive measures, I certainly won't be able to withstand your successive rounds of attacks later on."

That was all he said.

Qin Yao's heart also began to be moved.

Gu Huan's proactive actions were indeed for her own good. If she continued to question him, it would inevitably hurt his feelings.

"Fine! I'll believe you."

"Thank you, Master."

"Don't thank me yet, come with me." Qin Yao stood up, her posture graceful, her whole body radiating a stunning charm.

Gu Huan was stunned at first, then his expression changed slightly because he guessed where Qin Yao was about to go.

"Master, it's still broad daylight!"

"So what? This is the Hehuan Sect; there is no difference between day and night here."

Qin Yao primarily cultivated the Yin-Yang Hehuan Arts and was quite dependent on Gu Huan, her Cauldron, to plunder Ultimate Demonic Qi. Now that she had a relatively comfortable amount of Spirit Stones, she was going all out to prepare for the Sect Competition.

Especially after the battle with the Blood Spirit Sect Disciples.

It made her deeply realize the importance of Ultimate Demonic Qi, which meant the importance of Gu Huan.

Regarding him.

She could no longer act as she did before.

Instead of reckless and frantic Plucking, she needed to constantly monitor his condition to extend the Cauldron's lifespan.

"Has your cultivation been going smoothly lately?"

In the bedroom.

Qin Yao sat on the edge of the bed and lightly untied the jade belt at her waist.

Gu Huan stood right in front of her, watching with wide eyes, not shying away at all.

"Reporting to Master, your Plucking has been lighter recently, and the process has been gentle and delicate. Compared to before, the damage caused to me has been reduced, and with my proactive cultivation, everything is going smoothly."

As he finished speaking.

Gu Huan proactively released the aura of Qi Refining level five Perfection.

Qin Yao looked up, her jade-like lips curling into a smile, and she nodded slightly.

"This is a good sign; you're almost back to the sixth layer of Qi Refining. However, I'm in a good mood today, so you'll have to endure a bit. I will definitely compensate you afterward."

"What about the blood sun pill?"

"Don't take it; I'm doing this for your own good."

Qin Yao said casually, then turned over and crawled to the center of the bed, shedding her dress and robes with her back to him, leaving only a pair of snow-white silk socks covering her delicate feet.

Gu Huan sighed softly.

He knew Qin Yao's heart had softened.

In fact, the side effects of the blood sun pill had long since completely vanished, but he couldn't say that to her face.

Since she was no longer planning to provide blood sun pills, Gu Huan had no choice but to secretly swallow a Virility Pill.

"Why aren't you coming up yet?"

"Yes, Master."

Gu Huan quickly removed his green robe, stepped onto the pink bed, and gently hugged Qin Yao's waist from behind, his chest pressed tightly against her jade-like back, smelling the elegant fragrance of her hair.

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The next day.

Gu Huan received a bottle of Qi Gathering Pills and a bottle of Yuan-Nurturing Pills from Qin Yao.

"Master, this is?"

"Take them to Cultivate and don't disappoint me. Also, I'm going into seclusion for a period of time. You go to the summit of Yangding Peak to Cultivate and come back after I finish my seclusion."

Qin Yao put on her full snow-white dress, returning to her elegant and intellectual self, sweeping away the enchanting and seductive demeanor she had while frolicking on the bed.

Gu Huan quickly complied and then withdrew from the Immortal Cave.

This period of seclusion.

Qin Yao's cultivation would surely see a Breakthrough, rising from the tenth layer of Qi Refining to the eleventh layer.

The Qi Refining Realm.

The first Realm for Cultivators, with a total of thirteen layers.

From the tenth layer onwards, one can take a foundation establishment pill to Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment. The higher the cultivation, the higher the chance of success. Besides that, one can also use corresponding Heaven And Earth Treasures to increase the chance of Breakthrough.

Leaving the Immortal Cave.

Gu Huan did not head towards Yangding Peak.

Homeless as he was, he planned to go find Liu Zhu.

After a while.

He knocked on the Immortal Cave. As the stone door opened, Liu Zhu appeared in a green dress, looking fresh and lively. She was surprised to see Gu Huan clearly.

"Master, why are you here?"

"Shh! Let's go inside first."

"Oh, oh!"

Liu Zhu realized that her master-servant relationship with Gu Huan must be kept secret.

Letting him in, closing the door.

It was done in one smooth motion without alerting anyone.

"Master, please have a seat." Liu Zhu was enthusiastic, inviting Gu Huan to sit and then serving him fragrant tea.

"Are you planning to go out?" Gu Huan had a keen eye and saw that Liu Zhu was exceptionally radiant today, clearly having dressed up carefully.

Her long black hair was braided.

She wore hair ornaments and jewelry.

Her thin lips were stained vermilion, matching her brand-new green dress, making her look pure and refined, a sight that brightened the eyes.

"Yes, I was just about to go to the Auction Hall!" Liu Zhu said, blushing.

"Auction Hall? What are you going there for?"

Gu Huan was no stranger to that place.

He even disliked it a bit.

When he first arrived, he was just a piece of cargo being bid on at will in the Auction Hall.

"The Sect Competition is approaching, and I want to bid for a Cauldron to harvest, to better improve my cultivation."

"Pfft!"

Gu Huan couldn't help himself.

A mouthful of tea was sprayed out on the spot.

Fortunately, Liu Zhu was standing to the side, so she was spared from this disaster.

"Master, are you okay? It's all my fault for making bad tea. Please forgive me!"

"What did you say? You want to bid for a Cauldron?" Gu Huan took the handkerchief Liu Zhu handed him and wiped the water residue from the corner of his mouth, feeling quite shocked.

"Yes!"

"Senior Sister Qin also agreed and even suggested that I bid for the type I like."

Thinking about her future Cauldron.

The corners of Liu Zhu's mouth curled up slightly; there was no thought of shame.

Because this was the Hehuan Sect, which had always advocated Plucking Cauldrons for cultivation; the degenerate atmosphere had long since been established.

Gu Huan looked at Liu Zhu.

His brows furrowed deeply.

To her, a Cauldron was not a concept, but a tangible shortcut to increase cultivation.

However, imagining Liu Zhu Plucking and cultivating with another man made him feel uneasy.

If it were before.

When they didn't know each other.

Gu Huan certainly wouldn't have bothered to ask.

But now, his mindset was gradually becoming different, though he didn't know if it was influenced by his Demonic Technique.

"No, I don't agree to you finding another man as a Cauldron."

"Eh! Why is that?"

Liu Zhu was dumbfounded, her face full of shock.

Right at that moment.

Gu Huan suddenly reached out to her, grabbing her waist, which was as slender as a green willow, and pulling her into his embrace.

With a cry of surprise, the petite and charming beauty sat blankly on his lap, and a confident, smiling face quickly approached her own.

"Because!"

"Fertile water shouldn't flow into others' fields!"

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