Lingyun Peak!

"Xuan'er, why are you back?"

Inside the cave abode, Gu Xiran was slightly excited.

She hadn't expected Chu Xuan to return, and with Su Changqing no less.

Great, just great.

For the past few days, she had been constantly bullied by Su Changqing.

It was frustrating that her cultivation hadn't fully recovered.

Right now, she probably wasn't a match for Su Changqing.

But with Chu Xuan back, Su Changqing definitely wouldn't dare do anything to her!

That ungrateful disciple!

Finally, she could be left in peace.

Gu Xiran was both excited and thrilled, yet deep down, she felt a vague sense of loss.

When she realized this feeling, she quickly shook her head.

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"It must be the influence of the True Love Gu, damn that ungrateful disciple."

Chu Xuan chuckled and said:

"I took on a mission a few days ago and just completed it. I came back to the sect today to submit it."

The mission Chu Xuan took was an A-level one, quite tricky, and even she had to put in a lot of effort to complete it.

So that's how it was.

Gu Xiran nodded.

Chu Xuan continued:

"I didn't expect to run into our junior brother being bullied by people from Jade Cloud Peak when I was submitting the mission, so I stepped in to teach them a lesson."

"Hmm?"

Gu Xiran's brow furrowed, and her face immediately fell.

"What happened?"

"Why would people from Jade Cloud Peak attack Changqing?"

Whether it was the effect of the True Love Gu or her own thoughts, in Gu Xiran's heart, Su Changqing absolutely couldn't be bullied by outsiders.

Dare to bully him, and it was like slapping Gu Xiran in the face, absolutely unforgivable!

Both women turned their gaze.

Su Changqing coughed lightly and explained what happened at the Mission Hall, starting from Li Yunsheng's invitation and ending with his own actions.

Of course, Su Changqing didn't mention anything about the system.

After listening to Su Changqing, both Chu Xuan and Gu Xiran were stunned.

"Junior brother, you said you killed the Celestial Ice Python? And you also took down Li Yunsheng and the other three?"

Gu Xiran also stared intently at Su Changqing.

"Yeah."

Su Changqing nodded with a smile.

"Hiss!"

Chu Xuan and Gu Xiran gasped in unison.

Although neither the Celestial Ice Python nor Li Yunsheng and his group were significant in their eyes, they were still surprised.

But!

Su Changqing was only at the Peak Mortal Transformation Realm.

Crossing a major realm to be invincible?

That's too outrageous, right?

This combat power, not to mention Chu Xuan, even Gu Xiran in her younger days wasn't this terrifying.

Gu Xiran had felt Su Changqing's talent and knew this ungrateful disciple wasn't lying.

After all, he had mastered two martial arts from entry-level to perfection in one day.

This talent was simply off the charts.

"Junior brother, you're amazing!"

Chu Xuan gave a thumbs up with admiration.

"This matter was initiated by those from Jade Cloud Peak, Changqing was merely defending himself.

They dared to attack you, so in a few days, I'll personally settle this debt."

Gu Xiran said coldly, her words leaving no room for doubt.

This was her disciple.

How dare a mere Jade Cloud Peak lay hands on Su Changqing, they must be tired of living.

If Gu Xiran's cultivation had fully recovered, she would probably have gone over there tonight.

After all, Jade Cloud Peak and Lingyun Peak didn't get along, and were somewhat hostile.

The strength of Jade Cloud Peak's leader had always been inferior to Gu Xiran's.

"Hehe, thank you, Master."

Su Changqing said with a grin.

No wonder she was his most beloved master, truly domineering!

He felt like charging forward!

"In another month, the Sect Grand Competition will take place, and by then, Changqing can participate in the Outer Sect Competition. It's said that the first prize for the Outer Sect disciples this time is generous, and it includes entry into the Tai Xuan Sect's Forbidden Area."

Gu Xiran said.

The Tai Xuan Sect's Forbidden Area was off-limits to everyone except the Sect Leader, even peak leaders like Gu Xiran couldn't enter.

It's said to contain extremely terrifying resources that can greatly enhance cultivation levels and even cleanse one's aptitude, allowing for a complete transformation.

There's only one spot available every fifty years.

And this time, the first place in the Outer Sect Competition would receive this spot.

"Hiss."

"If junior brother can enter the Forbidden Area, his strength will definitely skyrocket."

Chu Xuan's eyes lit up, filled with longing.

Gu Xiran nodded.

"The Sect Leader placed this spot in the Outer Sect Competition because he recently accepted a disciple with extraordinary talent, possessing a saint-level physique, with the potential to break through to the Saint Realm in the future. He probably wants to pave the way for her."

Gu Xiran speculated.

Recently, the Tai Xuan Sect Leader accepted a disciple, intending to groom her as the future Sect Leader.

Hence, the reward for the Outer Sect's first place.

However, upon hearing Gu Xiran's words, Su Changqing showed a faint smile.

Saint-level physique?

Is that impressive?

"I originally thought junior brother had little chance of taking first place in the Outer Sect, but now it seems very possible."

Chu Xuan said with some surprise.

The combat power Su Changqing displayed gave him a real chance to compete for first place in the Outer Sect.

If he could enter the Forbidden Area, it would greatly benefit his strength.

Gu Xiran also nodded.

"Indeed."

"But the disciple the Sect Leader accepted is no simple character, and Changqing's current cultivation level is still not stable enough."

Gu Xiran shifted the conversation.

Although Su Changqing's combat power was strong, his cultivation level was still lacking, being only at the Peak Mortal Transformation Realm.

If that Sect Leader's disciple had any hidden tricks, Su Changqing's cultivation level would definitely be at a disadvantage.

Therefore, Gu Xiran continued:

"In my opinion, it would be better for Changqing to go out and train with you for a while.

I heard that a relic appeared in Feiyun City, where you are stationed, left by an Emperor Realm martialist from ancient times. It's attracted many rogue cultivators, and it's a good opportunity for Changqing to gain some experience."

Su Changqing: "????"

What the heck?

Going out for training?

Damn, no way.

Su Changqing panicked immediately.

"Master, no, I can't leave you, I... I won't go out, I'll stay at Lingyun Peak to guard you."

Su Changqing was full of tears, looking utterly heartbroken.

Anyone who didn't know would think it was a deep bond between master and disciple.

Chu Xuan, seeing Su Changqing like this, even felt moved.

Oh my.

Junior brother truly is a person of deep emotions.

Indeed, a deep bond between master and disciple.

However, seeing Su Changqing like this, Gu Xiran's mouth twitched.

Alright, alright.

You rascal.

Do you really think I don't know what you're thinking?

Aren't you just lusting after your master's body?

Shameless.

Of course, she couldn't say these things in front of Chu Xuan.

If she found out that this ungrateful disciple had succeeded, where would her dignity as a master be?

"Ahem."

"Changqing, I'm doing this for your own good. You should go out and train for a while, as I need to go into seclusion during this time. You should follow Xuan'er and make the most of it."