30: Chapter 30 I was here first! Xiao Wan got her wish!

Hehuan Sect, afternoon.

Sunlight lazily spilled into the courtyard, but this warm sunlight could not shine into Lin Xiaowan's gloomy little heart.

Ever since she found out that her Revered Master and the two Mistresses were "engaging in night battles" every night, she had fallen into a state of deep anxiety and self-doubt.

"Why?"

Lin Xiaowan crouched on the ground, holding a twig, fiercely poking at an anthill on the ground. "It was clearly me who came first... I am the first Disciple..."

"Why is it that such good things like 'diligent Cultivation' never come my way?"

Just then, a red figure blocked her line of sight.

Ye Qingcheng looked at this young girl who was stuck in a rut and sighed helplessly.

Over the past few days, she and Su Qingge had racked their brains for the follow-up rewards of [Branching and Spreading Leaves].

They had given hints and created opportunities, but this girl just wouldn't get it, always thinking it was some serious "makeup lesson."

"Xiao Wan."

Ye Qingcheng squatted down, stroked her hair, and asked, "Do you really want to know how Su Qingge and I became stronger?"

Lin Xiaowan raised her head abruptly, her eyes sparkling: "I do! I dream about it!"

"Alright."

Ye Qingcheng took a deep breath, deciding not to beat around the bush anymore.

She leaned into Lin Xiaowan's ear and, using the most direct words, tore through that layer of mystery:

"The so-called 'night battles' are not for practicing, but rather... the process of having babies."

"It is also the core of 'Dual Cultivation' within the Yin and Yang Dao."

"Only by completely surrendering yourself to your husband and merging body and soul can you rapidly increase your Cultivation."

"Understand? You silly girl."

Boom!

Lin Xiaowan felt as if ten thousand Spirit Beasts were stampeding through her mind.

Her face instantly turned into a ripe tomato at a speed visible to the naked eye, and steam even began to rise from the top of her head.

"Ha... having babies?!"

Lin Xiaowan stuttered, covering her burning face with both hands. "Then... doesn't that mean I have to... take off..."

"That's right."

Su Qingge also walked over. Although she was still a bit embarrassed, for the sake of the Sect's grand plan, she also spoke up to encourage her:

"Xiao Wan, haven't you always said you like Revered Master?"

"Since you like him and want to become stronger, isn't this just the logical next step?"

"Besides..." Su Qingge delivered another blow, "You are the first Disciple, so logically, it should have been you first. But we snatched the lead. Are you willing to accept that?"

This sentence instantly ignited the competitive desire in Lin Xiaowan's heart!

Willing? Of course not! I am the Senior Sister! I was the first to go up the mountain! I was the first to meet Revered Master! Why should I only be able to eavesdrop from next door?!

Lin Xiaowan stood up abruptly, flames burning in her eyes.

"I am not willing!"

"I'm going to find Revered Master right now!"

"I want to take back what belongs to me!"

Watching Lin Xiaowan rush towards the main hall with a fierce Aura, Ye Qingcheng and Su Qingge exchanged a glance and revealed "plan successful" smiles.

Inside the main hall. Wang Yang was lying on an armchair, enjoying a rare afternoon nap.

"Bang!"

The door was rudely pushed open.

Wang Yang was startled, and the fan in his hand dropped.

"Who is it! Don't you know how to knock? What if I was in the middle of..."

Before he could finish, he saw Lin Xiaowan rushing in front of him like a little tiger.

At this moment, Lin Xiaowan, although her face was as red as a monkey's butt, had a gaze that was firmer than ever before.

"Revered Master!"

Lin Xiaowan pressed her hands on the armrests of the armchair, staring down at Wang Yang, her chest—which had become extremely well-endowed due to the Beauty Preservation Pill—heaving violently.

"What's wrong? Who bullied you?" Wang Yang was a bit confused.

"It's you! You bullied me!"

Lin Xiaowan accused him loudly:

"Revered Master is biased! Revered Master is a big liar!"

"It was clearly me who came first! I was the first to become your Disciple, the first to go up the mountain, and I was even the first to knead your shoulders and hammer your legs for you!"

"Why can the Mistresses and Qingge 'Cultivate' with you at night, but I can't?"

"Why does their Cultivation skyrocket, while I have to stay stuck in place?"

"I want to Cultivate too! I want to become stronger too! I also want to... have babies with you!"

"Pfft—!"

Wang Yang, who had just picked up his teacup for a sip, truly spat it out this time.

He looked dumbfounded at the Disciple in front of him who used to be silly and naive, but was now incredibly brave.

"Xiao Wan, do... do you know what you are saying?"

"I know!"

Lin Xiaowan bit her lip, tears welling up in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall:

"I understand everything! The Mistresses told me everything!"

"Revered Master, is it because I didn't look good before, or because I'm too stupid, that you don't want me?"

"I've become beautiful now! And I've worked very hard!"

"Revered Master... will you take me to Cultivate? Please..."

By the end, her voice softened, carrying a hint of pleading, her large, watery eyes full of attachment.

[Ding! Detected that target Lin Xiaowan (90 points / awaiting conquest) has taken the initiative!]

[Current Favorability: 100 (Unwavering until death).]

[Meets the System XP... ahem, System rules of "Disciple first, Dao Companion later."]

[Host, stop pretending, go for it.]

Wang Yang looked at the tearful girl in front of him.

This was the first person he met in this world, and the one who relied on him the most.

"Sigh."

Wang Yang sighed, reached out, and gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"You silly girl."

"When has your Revered Master ever looked down on you?"

"Since you have made up your mind, then... Revered Master will grant your wish."

Wang Yang grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms.

The doors and windows of the main hall closed automatically.

The curtains fell.

"Revered Master... um... do I still need to do the broadcast gymnastics?"

"No need, I will teach you a new set today."

"But I'm afraid of pain..."

"Behave, that is the price of becoming stronger."

That night, for Lin Xiaowan, was painful yet happy.

But for the entire Hehuan Sect, it could also be considered a small "tremor."

Unlike the deep foundation of Foundation Establishment Stage experts like Ye Qingcheng and Su Qingge.

Although Lin Xiaowan had the Divine-Grade Cultivation Technique The Guide to the Sacred Body of Hehuan Across the Heavens sealed within her, her foundation was too thin; she was just a small novice at the 4th layer of Qi Refining.

"Hum!"

In the second half of the night, a wave of spiritual energy belonging to the Late Stage of Qi Refining rippled out from the main hall.

5th layer of Qi Refining... Breakthrough!

6th layer of Qi Refining... Breakthrough!

7th layer of Qi Refining (Late Stage of Qi Refining)!

Although she only broke through three small Realms, for Lin Xiaowan, who had average Aptitude and was stuck at the 4th layer of Qi Refining, this was already rocket-like speed!

The next day, the sun was high.

When Lin Xiaowan walked out of the main hall, leaning against the wall with weak legs, Ye Qingcheng and Su Qingge, who were doing morning exercises in the square, stopped their movements and cast concerned glances.

At this moment, Lin Xiaowan.

Although she looked exhausted, with darker circles under her eyes than yesterday, and even walked with a strange gait.

Her Aura was already steadily resting at the 7th layer of Qi Refining!

"Not bad."

Ye Qingcheng nodded with a smile, "Breaking through three Realms in one night and entering the Late Stage of Qi Refining, Xiao Wan, you can be considered a little Genius."

Su Qingge also rarely showed a gentle smile: "Congratulations to Xiao Wan for getting your wish."

Lin Xiaowan looked at the two Mistresses, her originally exhausted little face instantly blooming with an extremely bright and smug smile.

She puffed out her chest and waved her hand extremely proudly:

"Good morning, Mistress Sister! Good morning, Sister Su!"

"Oh my, I was really exhausted last night."

"Revered Master is really something, insisting on dragging me to Cultivate for so long. I kept saying no, but my Cultivation rose so fast that my body couldn't adapt."

"I am now a great expert at the Late Stage of Qi Refining! I can finally help Revered Master share his burdens!"

Looking at Lin Xiaowan's cute "petty person getting their way" look, Ye Qingcheng and Su Qingge looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh.

Although her Cultivation was still miles behind theirs, this girl had finally gotten her wish.

Meanwhile, Wang Yang inside the main hall was checking the System's settlement panel.

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host! Successfully captured the first Disciple, Lin Xiaowan!]

[Lin Xiaowan's Cultivation broke through to the 7th layer of Qi Refining!]

[Triggered Domain expansion mechanism!]

[4th layer of Qi Refining -> 7th layer of Qi Refining.]

[Domain radius increased: 300 meters!] [Current Domain radius: 10.44 km -> 10.74 km!]

Although it wasn't as violent as the previous Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage, it was enough for now.

He walked out of the main hall, looking at the three women outside who were bickering but had a harmonious atmosphere.

"Alright, stop showing off."

Wang Yang waved his hand spiritedly, interrupting Lin Xiaowan's bragging:

"Everyone has become stronger, this is a good thing."

"Because next..."

He cast his gaze towards the mountain gate, where the people from the Liuyun Sect were already almost there.