"That’s it?"
"That’s it."
After several lifetis, Du Youqian was well aware that won were enigmatic creatures, but he still couldn’t for the life of him figure this out. "Then why did you say you were unhappy to see him? I honestly couldn’t tell what he did to offend you."
The Demoness blinked. Her expression was unreadable beneath her veil. "Is that so? Young Master Qiu, you think he didn’t offend , which must an *I’m* the one making a scene for no reason, is that it?"
’You’ve got so self-awareness, at least,’ Du Youqian grumbled inwardly.
However, since he had no intention of dying just yet, he naturally kept the thought to himself.
"I know he’s an annoying person. He must have accidentally said sothing he shouldn’t have, or maybe the way he looked at you made you uncomfortable. Don’t take it to heart. I’ll apologize on his behalf," Du Youqian said, gesturing toward the lake. "Let’s not talk. Let’s just enjoy the scenery."
"...Mm."
A wind blew in from the lake, playfully lifting the Demoness’s veil.
It sent their robes fluttering, making it seem as if they were about to ride the wind and ascend into the heavens.
The two stood side by side. He was valiant and handso; while her face and figure were obscured, her aura alone was a rarity in this world.
Anyone who saw them would have to praise them in their hearts:
’What a perfect couple.’
Admiring the scenery was a boring affair. Lin Sha rarely indulged in poetic lancholy.
But with him by her side, even the scenery seed to grow more beautiful.
Before she knew it, most of the resentnt she’d been holding onto had vanished.
"I’ve reached Qi Cultivation Perfection," Lin Sha said, breaking the silence. "And I was fortunate enough to win first place in our Sect’s recent tournant. The Sect rewarded with a Foundation Establishnt Pill."
She turned slightly to look Du Youqian right in the eyes, but just as quickly looked down, hiding her gaze. "I’ll be able to attempt Foundation Establishnt soon. I just need another year or two to get my body and mind into peak condition."
Du Youqian smiled. "Attempting Foundation Establishnt after only thirteen years of cultivation... what incredible talent. In the Zhongxuan Sect, you’d be a True Inheritor, treasured by the entire Sect."
Lin Sha smiled faintly. "In our Holy Sect, reaching Qi Cultivation Perfection in thirteen years is fast, but not unheard of. Besides, our Cultivation Techniques are different. If I were cultivating one of your orthodox Profound Sects’ techniques, I might not have co this far."
"You’re not even forty yet... If you succeed this ti, you might even have a chance to try for Core Formation before you’re sixty."
"That’s too far in the future. I need to get through Foundation Establishnt first," Lin Sha said, shaking her head.
Du Youqian felt that her tone was a bit strange.
She seed to lack confidence about Foundation Establishnt.
That was strange. Given her age and talent, Foundation Establishnt should have been a sure thing.
Du Youqian wanted to probe further, but Lin Sha clearly didn’t wish to discuss it and quickly changed the subject.
"I heard, Qing Lang, that you beca a True Inheritor of the Zhongxuan Sect. Within just a few years, your prowess was so great that no one in the entire Sect dared to challenge you. When I heard such a magnificent story, I wanted to raise a toast to you from afar. I always knew a peerless figure like you would one day shine so dazzlingly. I just never thought that day would co so soon."
Even though Du Youqian had grown used to flattery over the years, he still felt a bit embarrassed hearing Lin Sha’s sincere, fervent praise and seeing the worshipful admiration in her eyes.
In terms of raw talent, he couldn’t hold a candle to Lin Sha.
It was only because he had an unfair advantage—using the experience from his past life to build a foundation for this one—that he had a higher starting point than everyone else.
But then again, everything he had achieved was still the fruit of his own labor.
’In this life, I’m cultivating with a Lower Grade Spirit Root, yet my progress is comparable to soone with a Middle Grade Spirit Root. Isn’t that because I accumulated enough experience in my past life?’
’I beca a True Inheritor through my mastery of Cultivation Techniques, and so in the Sect grumbled about it. They’d say that Yang Zaisi and Pei Guangming had put in decades of effort, so on what grounds could a brat like Qiu Yuanqing surpass them after just a few years?’
’What those people don’t know is that I also spent decades in solitary cultivation and study. The blood, sweat, and tears I’ve poured into this are no less than what Yang Zaisi or Pei Guangming have invested.’
Du Youqian felt not a shred of guilt for surpassing them.
"Ahem, don’t say I’m peerless. I don’t even know how big the world is. All I know are the Nine Countries of Monan Desert. I’m completely ignorant. Calling myself peerless would just make a frog in a well."
The frost in Lin Sha’s eyes had long since thawed, replaced by the warmth of early spring and a burgeoning smile. "My Sect happens to have so records about the outside world."
"I’m extrely interested in that kind of knowledge," Du Youqian said, seizing the opportunity. "If you ever get the chance, I’d be eternally grateful if you could make a copy of all the information your Sect has that isn’t related to its Cultivation or Secret Techniques."
Lin Sha rolled her eyes at him. "Alright. But what will you offer in exchange for such precious knowledge, Qing Lang?"
"Well..."
"Surely the great True Inheritor of the Zhongxuan Sect isn’t completely broke. I’m not greedy. Just trade two Middle Grade Spiritual Artifacts for it!"
To be honest, it wasn’t that Du Youqian couldn’t obtain Spiritual Artifacts ant for Foundation Establishnt Cultivators; he just didn’t have any on him right now.
Before he could even speak, Lin Sha suddenly grabbed his arm and took a leap, pulling him along. "If you don’t have money, you can pay with your body!"
"..."
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「The next day.」
Du Youqian, throwing on a robe, walked to the window and discreetly pounded his lower back.
’I’m at the Seventh Layer of Qi Cultivation and have the foundation of a Martial Arts Innate Grandmaster,’ he thought, ’but even I can barely handle it.’
’A Demoness at Qi Cultivation Perfection... truly is sothing else.’
’What am I going to do when she reaches Foundation Establishnt?’
’If she’s still like this after Foundation Establishnt, will I even survive?!’
’No way. I have to hurry up and get to Foundation Establishnt myself...’
At this thought, Du Youqian recalled the hesitant look on Lin Sha’s face when they had discussed Foundation Establishnt.
’Could it be? Is she going to face so kind of difficulty with her Foundation Establishnt?’
"Qing Lang, what are you thinking about?" A pair of hands gently wrapped around him from behind.
Her supple, warm body pressed against his back.
Du Youqian turned back and smiled at her, just about to ask her why she felt pessimistic about Foundation Establishnt.
But the words died on his lips.
’Lin Sha’s personality is actually very stubborn; her word is final.’
’If she doesn’t want to talk about it, it’s useless for to ask.’
’I’ll have to find out from another source.’
"I was thinking, I have to go back, otherwise Nephew Guo will get worried."
"Don’t worry about him. We haven’t seen each other in ten years. Why are you bringing him up?"
Du Youqian smiled. "If he sends word back to the Sect, it could get complicated."
"Is it because you don’t want the Sect to know you’re involved with a Demoness from the Demon Sect, Qing Lang?"
"I’m a True Disciple. Sothing like this can’t touch ," Du Youqian said coolly. "But you’re on Zhongxuan Sect territory. What if so old hard-liner in the Sect gets a sudden urge to ’slay demons and vanquish evil’? I don’t want you to be in any danger."
Lin Sha let out a soft murmur and pressed her face against Du Youqian’s back.
It was as if she wanted to stay clinging to him like this until the end of ti.
She was the very picture of a young woman head-over-heels in love—so sweet it was almost cloying. Where was even a hint of the murderous aura of that cold-blooded demon?
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