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Seeing the overwhelming river of sword energy, those at the Condensing Yuan Realm trembled, and even those at the Sea Transformation Realm felt their scalps tingle.

Among the crowd, only a few true disciples managed to remain calm.

Lin Xiao retracted the Azure Rainbow Sword, and the sword intent around him also withdrew completely. He was very satisfied with his gains this time.

With the enhancement of his sword intent, the Qingyuan Sword Technique had also broken through, advancing from the second level to the fourth level!

This was the chain reaction brought about by the Saint-grade True Meaning of the Way of the Sword.

"If my master knew about my progress, he would definitely be very pleased, and perhaps even his anger would dissipate." Lin Xiao was eager to share this joy with Luo Yusu, but he couldn't leave yet, and there were still so many stone tablets on Reflection Cliff. Understanding just one wasn't enough.

If others knew what Lin Xiao was thinking, they would surely curse him. Others struggle immensely to comprehend even one stone tablet, yet Lin Xiao wasn't satisfied with just one!

"Now I can confirm that my aptitude has indeed improved. In the past, I wouldn't have been able to comprehend the True Meaning of the Way of the Sword." Lin Xiao pondered, feeling that the improvement in his aptitude was due to changes in his physique.

"When I return, I must have my master examine my body thoroughly, leaving no detail unchecked." Lin Xiao had a feeling that he now possessed a special physique, though he wasn't sure what kind.

The thought excited him, as every cultivator yearns for a special physique, for those who have one are invariably geniuses in cultivation.

"Lin Xiao, congratulations."

As Lin Xiao was deep in thought, a pleasant voice suddenly sounded behind him. Although the voice was cold, it was as melodious as a nightingale's song.

Lin Xiao turned his head, and the first thing he saw was a pair of long, straight legs, glowing with a snow-white luster like beautiful jade. His gaze lingered on those legs for three breaths before reluctantly moving upward, meeting Yun Mengxi's eyes, which glinted with a cold light.

Yun Mengxi's gaze was icy. She hadn't expected Lin Xiao to be so bold, daring to stare at her legs for such a long time.

Her beautiful face, hidden under a light veil, was now covered in frost.

Yun Mengxi bit her silver teeth, reminding herself that she was here to collaborate with Lin Xiao, and held back her anger.

"Uh, Senior Sister, please don't blame me. I just used up my spiritual power with that sword strike, and my brain is a bit slow to react." Lin Xiao knew he was in the wrong, and given the girl's unfathomable strength, which far surpassed his own, he quickly explained.

"I want to know how you comprehended the True Meaning of the Way of the Sword?" Yun Mengxi asked.

Her question made many around them perk up their ears, as they were also eager to know.

"Forgive me, Senior Sister, but I cannot disclose that." Lin Xiao refused to answer directly. He wasn't about to reveal his secrets, not even to a girl stronger than him.

He scrutinized Yun Mengxi, guessing she might be a disciple of Fuyao Peak. Judging by her attire, she was likely a true disciple.

"Could she be Yun Mengxi, the chief senior disciple of Fuyao Peak?" Lin Xiao had never met Yun Mengxi, but he had heard his senior sister mention her several times. His senior sister wanted to compete for the position of Holy Maiden, and Yun Mengxi was her only rival.

Lin Xiao was merely speculating and wasn't certain yet. Fuyao Peak had ten true disciples, five of whom were female, all with formidable strength. The girl before him might not be Yun Mengxi.

"If you're worried about others overhearing, we can communicate through sound transmission. I can offer compensation." Yun Mengxi hadn't expected Lin Xiao to refuse so bluntly. No man had ever rejected her like this before.

Lin Xiao's face showed impatience. Her legs might be attractive, but he had seen equally beautiful legs before. "If I don't want to say, I won't say. No compensation will change that."

Those around admired Lin Xiao's firmness.

After calming herself, Yun Mengxi spoke in a different tone, "We can collaborate once. There's something inside one of the stone tablets that you might be interested in."

"What is it?" Lin Xiao asked warily. What did she mean by something he might be interested in? Did she know some secret of his?

"Do you see that tallest stone tablet?" Yun Mengxi pointed with her jade-like hand.

Lin Xiao wanted to say, "Stop beating around the bush and just tell me what you want." This girl seemed to enjoy keeping him in suspense, always maintaining the upper hand.

"What inside would interest me?"

Yun Mengxi switched to sound transmission, "I know you used Flood Dragon blood to repair your meridians. You should have Flood Dragon power within you now, right?"

Seeing Lin Xiao's expression turn serious, Yun Mengxi quickly explained through sound transmission, "Don't worry, I have no intention of prying into your secrets. It was my master who told me that Master Luo went to the Endless Sea to slay the Black Flood Dragon King. I was just guessing."

Lin Xiao's expression softened. The matter of using Flood Dragon blood to repair his meridians wasn't a big deal, and it didn't matter if others knew.

What others didn't know was that he not only had Flood Dragon power but also Ice Phoenix power. These two forces had transformed his body.

This was his greatest secret.

"So, what do you want to collaborate on?" Lin Xiao asked.

"Inside that stone tablet, it's said to contain a Dragon Clan technique, at least Saint-grade... possibly even Emperor-grade!" Yun Mengxi transmitted.

She had expected Lin Xiao to be excited upon hearing this secret, but to her disappointment, his expression remained unchanged.

"We can work together to comprehend that stone tablet. If we succeed, we can share the Dragon Clan technique. How about it?" Yun Mengxi finally revealed her purpose for seeking Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao inwardly sneered. She called it collaboration, but wasn't it just because he had Flood Dragon power?

If he guessed correctly, this girl had been here for a long time, and her inability to comprehend anything from the stone tablet meant she couldn't access its contents.

If she could, why would she need him?

Who would want to share a Saint-grade or higher Dragon Clan technique with a stranger?

"What do you say?" Yun Mengxi asked, anxious at Lin Xiao's silence.

Lin Xiao shook his head, "Senior Sister, find someone else. I refuse."

"You!" Yun Mengxi was furious. This man had rejected her twice in one day.

Yun Mengxi returned to the stone tablet, her long legs striding gracefully. Just as Lin Xiao had suspected, she had tried everything but still couldn't comprehend anything.

When she guessed that Lin Xiao had Flood Dragon power, she thought it was a feasible solution. A Dragon Clan technique required something from the Dragon Clan to comprehend.

In the entire Great Luo Sacred Sect, only Lin Xiao had Flood Dragon power, which was why Yun Mengxi had lowered herself to speak with him.

What infuriated Yun Mengxi was that Lin Xiao had refused her!

"Could he have recognized me?" Yun Mengxi considered the possibility. Perhaps Lin Xiao had recognized her and refused because of Zhou Wenqing.

In truth, Yun Mengxi was only half right. Lin Xiao's refusal did have something to do with Zhou Wenqing, but there was another reason: Lin Xiao didn't want to share the Dragon Clan technique with Yun Mengxi!

"Whether you're Yun Mengxi or not, I won't collaborate with you. Either I get the technique alone, or no one gets it."

Lin Xiao had made up his mind.

Time passed, and Reflection Cliff returned to calm. Everyone went about their own business.

Some were there for confinement, while others came specifically to comprehend the stone tablets.

Lin Xiao was among those who used their confinement time to comprehend the stone tablets.

Three days passed, and Yun Mengxi still had no results. She stood up and glanced in Lin Xiao's direction, finding it odd that he hadn't tried to comprehend other stone tablets.

"Forget it, I'll come back next time." Yun Mengxi wasn't confined. She had a token that allowed her to enter and exit Reflection Cliff freely.

After she left, Lin Xiao finally moved. He went to the spot where Yun Mengxi had been sitting. The ground was cold.

"Is that woman made of ice?" Lin Xiao thought, exasperated. Beautiful women were always cold, except for his senior sister. Thinking of his senior sister's fiery enthusiasm warmed Lin Xiao's heart, dispelling much of Yun Mengxi's lingering cold aura.

"You really want to keep it all to yourself!"

Just as Lin Xiao sat down, Yun Mengxi's voice, full of gritted teeth, sounded behind him!