Chapter 94: Two Women in Conflict

In this mountain pit that suppressed the spirits of many fierce beasts.

It was evident that the spirits of fierce beasts, at least at the Earth Immortal realm, were all captured and refined by Bai Shi.

After all, lacking substantial bodies, even the ghosts of Heavenly Immortal realm might not be a match for Bai Shi!

Bai Shi, having inherited the legacy of the old beggar, possessed a set of methods for capturing ghosts.

At this moment, the night sky was bright with a clear moon, and Bai Shi's body resonated with the moonlight. Guided by his sword, a rope formed from condensed moonlight enveloped the spirit of a fierce beast at the Earth Immortal realm, merging it into Bai Shi's body.

He closed his eyes, moonlight flowing over his body as he refined the spirit. After completing the process, he continued to capture more, which was much faster than using high-grade Yin Spirit Stones for cultivation.

Sun Ling, on the other hand, observed the arrangement of the Bodhi trees, carefully studying the profound mysteries of the array, gaining insights and meditating quietly.

No one disturbed them. Xu Daoyan stored the ancient bronze staff in his spatial ring, isolating it from the outside world to prevent it from trembling and potentially slipping out of his hands.

Once Bai Shi finished his cultivation, he would use the ancient bronze staff to suppress the area. Otherwise, the seal would be incomplete, making it difficult for Bai Shi to capture Earth Immortal realm spirits for cultivation.

At night, the mountain pit was filled with the howls of fierce beast spirits. They were trapped here, unwilling to let go of their grudges, and continuously used their strength to collide with the sealing array set up by the high monks, hoping to break free.

Xu Daoyan and his group retreated to one side, allowing Sun Ling and Bai Shi to cultivate properly.

In the icy and snowy landscape, he built a fire stand with dead branches and ignited it, and everyone gathered around the campfire.

The firelight illuminated everyone's faces. Xu Daoyan sat cross-legged, his five organs having reached the Qi Vortex realm, where even without cultivation, they would autonomously absorb and release qi, though not much. Cultivation would accelerate the process.

Seeing Xu Daoyan's serious cultivation, Tian Tian was not to be outdone. She had already reached the Heavenly Immortal realm and felt the immense potential within her. Having consumed countless elixirs and magical medicines since childhood, the advantages of her noble family background began to show.

The night was cool like water. As Bai Shi captured and refined the spirits of fierce beasts, they were so frightened that they dared not howl or cry, fearing they would become his targets, and thus became unusually quiet.

By the campfire, Yun Wu sat beside Xu Daoyan and gently said, "Master Xu Daoyan, I... have something I want to ask you!"

Tian Tian, who was diligently cultivating, kept her eyes closed but her ears perked up like a rabbit's. Her woman's intuition told her that this was not going to be good.

Xu Daoyan slowly opened his eyes, looked at her, and smiled, "Miss Yun Wu, what is it you want to ask?"

"Um, it might be a bit presumptuous. I wonder if Master Xu Daoyan would mind!" Yun Wu lowered her eyelids, exuding a seductive charm, a small woman's demeanor that was irresistibly alluring.

"No problem!" Xu Daoyan's heart stirred at her expression.

"Do you have a woman you like?" Yun Wu looked at him, her eyes like a pool of spring water.

"Well, not at the moment..." Xu Daoyan was somewhat taken aback, having been asked this question not long ago.

Before he could finish, Tian Tian immediately interrupted, "Xu Daoyan, you are so ungrateful! What about Bai Yan'er? Have you forgotten her?"

"Didn't you say I treat Yan'er like family, not as a love interest?" Xu Daoyan was speechless.

"You two have been together for so long, and she has done so much for you. How can that not be considered liking? And don't forget, she is coming back to find you. Is it right for you to be flirting with others here?" Tian Tian ignored Xu Daoyan's words, not wanting to reveal her true identity but wanting Yun Wu to back off.

"Alright, let's say I do!" Xu Daoyan looked at Yun Wu seriously.

Yun Wu found Tian Tian's behavior amusing but showed no outward reaction, maintaining a demure demeanor. She said softly, "It's fine. A great man having multiple wives is quite normal. If a woman loves you and you love her, would you be with her?"

Yun Wu's words completely infuriated Tian Tian. She said heavily, "Miss Yun Wu, in Suzhou, where you come from, the customs are different from ours in Youzhou. My father has always had only my mother, never taking a concubine. One should be devoted and loyal to the person they love."

Xu Daoyan, thinking of his mother's hard work in raising him, agreed, "Indeed, it should be so."

Yun Wu, hearing his response, was even more delighted. "May I ask if Master Xu Daoyan and Bai Yan'er are married?"

"No!" Xu Daoyan shook his head. "We are like this..."

Xu Daoyan briefly explained his relationship with Bai Yan'er. Yun Wu understood immediately. "I see. Master Xu Daoyan saved her life, and she wants to repay him with her own. Well, that's not the point. Since you are not married, others have a chance to compete fairly. A woman's happiness depends on the person she entrusts her life to, so she must fight for it!"

Tian Tian was speechless. Yun Wu was too bold, saying such things without any shame.

She had been raised with strict etiquette, and as a woman, she had to be reserved, never saying such things.

Yun Wu, having grown up in a place of entertainment, was skilled in various arts and had a more open and bold manner of speaking, having long since become accustomed to it. Her sincere expression now did not seem out of place to her.

Xu Daoyan's heart suddenly raced. He looked at Yun Wu, confused and startled, "What do you want to say, Miss Yun Wu?"

"I like Master Xu Daoyan. Can we spend some time together?" The moonlight shone in the night sky, and the firelight illuminated Yun Wu's eyes, which were filled with a beauty that made one's heart tremble.

Xu Daoyan's face turned bright red. He stammered, "Spend time? How?"

Shi Yun, hearing this, almost dropped his eyes to the ground. A Xuan Immortal realm existence had confessed to Xu Daoyan, a mere Heavenly Immortal, which was truly unbelievable. However, given that even Princess Tian Tian liked Xu Daoyan, he quickly accepted it.

"Xu Daoyan, what are you thinking?" Tian Tian couldn't help but lash out, speaking heavily.

"Master Tian, this is a matter between the two of us. Please don't interfere. I know you are of noble birth and have a status in Youzhou that is hard for ordinary people to match, but this is a private matter between Master Xu Daoyan and me. What right do you have to interfere?" Yun Wu emphasized the words "Master Tian."

Tian Tian clenched her fists but had no choice but to endure it. Shi Yun, watching from the side, was amazed, "Yun Wu is truly formidable. Tian Tian is no match for her!"

Xu Daoyan was stunned, feeling somewhat bewildered. He quickly tried to mediate, "Alright, everyone, let's not argue. Harmony is the most important!"

"Ah, what a good mood, ruined by someone. Master Xu Daoyan, I will talk to you privately another day." Yun Wu sighed, her expression displeased.

"Uh, okay!" Xu Daoyan was completely confused, and Tian Tian, hearing this, felt even more uncomfortable but couldn't react.

They stayed there for twenty days. Xu Daoyan's daily task was to guide winter qi into his kidneys, accumulating and storing it.

Now that he had reached the Heavenly Immortal realm, he could cultivate another immortal qi. He wanted to condense it from his spleen but had no clear idea yet, so he wasn't in a hurry.

After Yun Wu's public confession to Xu Daoyan, Tian Tian completely opposed her, and they no longer spoke to each other.

Seeing that Xu Daoyan had not changed much since then, Tian Tian realized that this country boy was emotionally naive and not infatuated with Yun Wu, which reassured her. As long as they returned to Fulong Academy, everything would be fine!

Shi Yun acted as Tian Tian's advisor, offering strategies and calming her emotions, otherwise, something even more terrible might happen!

During these twenty days, Bai Shi fully entered the Heavenly Immortal realm, having refined countless fierce beast spirits!

Sun Ling, having gained insights from the Buddhist array, improved her control over battle formations and also broke through to the Heavenly Immortal realm!

Finally, everyone had reached the Heavenly Immortal realm, meeting Meng Ziyang's requirements.

At Fulong Academy.

Meng Ziyang, Gao Ziqi, and Chu Lan had been closely monitoring their movements.

"Who is this Yun Wu? She suddenly appeared!" Gao Ziqi frowned. To be honest, among the young generation of women, few could match Yun Wu in appearance, demeanor, and cultivation.

"In terms of maturity and cunning, Tian Tian is no match for this woman. What do you think?" Chu Lan sneered.

"This woman was sent by Xiao Yan to seduce Junior Brother Daoyan, to make Tian Tian stay away from him!" Meng Ziyang, with his divine wisdom, had already deduced the entire situation.

"Oh? That's interesting. It seems Xiao Yan wants to use Yun Wu to compete with us. This boy is quite ambitious. However, I see that Yun Wu has some genuine feelings for Junior Brother Daoyan, not just a mere seduction, and she is not completely controlled by Xiao Yan!" Gao Ziqi, a master of love, had experienced several deep and moving relationships and could keenly observe women's emotions and changes.

"Exactly. So, we can only let them be. Tian Tian, having grown up with everything she wanted, with a high status and a superior mindset, needs to face some setbacks. Let Yun Wu temper her, which is good for her." Meng Ziyang, having experienced the world, would not interfere in the affairs of the younger generation.

"Haha, this will benefit Junior Brother Daoyan." Gao Ziqi smiled brightly and took a big sip of wine.

"You men are all no good!" Chu Lan, unable to bear it, turned and left.

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