Chapter 94: Let Me, as Your Master, Help You Reach the Pinnacle!

Unlike Li Zhiyun and the others, Cao Xuan had not chosen to study spells over the past few days. The profound insights returned by the system were no joke; he had already mastered the "Heavenly Gang Flowing Step," "Azure Dao Sword," and "Golden Body Shield" to perfection. Moreover, neither Yu Wan nor Li Yao were particularly skilled in this area.

Originally, Yu Wan had prepared herself to spar with Cao Xuan, only to watch him turn and disappear into a room with Li Yao. Yu Wan suddenly wondered if she was overthinking things, worrying needlessly. Compared to others, her disciple certainly knew how to enjoy life; after grand proclamations, he would turn around and seek pleasure with his senior sister.

Perhaps it was because her master was now aware, but Li Yao did not set up any barriers this time. Nor did Cao Xuan, whose own little schemes were left unshielded. In the end, it was Yu Wan who cast a restriction, sealing off the entire dwelling; to the other three peaks, it appeared as if the Talisman Peak was preparing for the Azure Cloud Grand Assembly.

Seeing Cao Xuan once again devoted to "cultivation," Yu Wan relaxed. In this state, she believed, her disciple would probably last two rounds at the Azure Cloud Grand Assembly before realizing his own limits and conceding defeat.

Hearing Li Yao’s repeated exclamations from the room, Yu Wan’s cheeks flushed, but she reassured herself, “Yes, this is how it should be, so different from the slaughter and strife of the Demon-Expelling Peak. Our lineage should just cultivate quietly and in peace!”

The next morning, Cao Xuan emerged refreshed and clear-headed, while Senior Sister Li Yao remained in bed, “asleep” while refining her true essence. Then, Yu Wan promptly dragged Cao Xuan into her own room for a stern session of “rigorous instruction.”

Li Yao was awakened by the sounds of her master’s “instruction.” Though she had suspected what was happening, hearing it for herself brought a sour pang to her heart. She spat lightly, “Master is shameless, already over a hundred years old…”

Li Yao had no objection to cultivation itself, but she always felt that the method her junior brother had invented was a little embarrassing. After some thought, she added, “…acting like a little maiden!”

Having been raised by Yu Wan, Li Yao saw her master as both teacher and mother. Unlike Lin Miaoxuan and Chen Qianru, who quickly came to terms with joint cultivation, Li Yao herself was completely unprepared for such matters. In truth, even Yu Wan herself had not been ready for this aspect either.

Thus unfolded the current scene—Cao Xuan’s earlier schemes had all rebounded upon himself.

At this moment, Li Yao wore the latest translucent gauze dress from the Harmonious Union Sect and Misty Attire Pavilion, her figure half-veiled, half-revealed. Knowing Cao Xuan’s preferences, she had even crafted a pair of high-heeled sandals to accentuate her form. Although Li Yao herself found such shoes impractical, their effect in cultivation was undeniable.

When she saw Cao Xuan standing motionless at her door, Li Yao instantly donned this battle attire, determined to make him “raise his head” and face her. She even purposely raised her voice to a coquettish pitch, “Junior brother, won’t you come cultivate with your senior sister?”

Yu Wan, observing Li Yao’s efforts, gave a cold laugh. “Still so young—does she really think I am unprepared?”

Just as Cao Xuan was about to act, Yu Wan appeared in attire from a century ago, styled after the Harmonious Union Sect and Misty Attire Pavilion. If one were to draw a modern comparison, it would be lingerie versus the ancient undergarment. Each style had its unique allure. Of course, this was only a metaphor—they were all in traditional garments.

Cao Xuan touched his nose, musing inwardly, “Wait, isn’t the Harmonious Union Sect one of the six great holy lands? How can the Maiden Sect claim that title instead? This hollowed-out design, this tantalizing translucence, this form-fitting fabric—it’s all unparalleled! If the Harmonious Union Sect isn’t counted among the six sacred grounds, I, Cao Xuan, will be the first to object!”

It must be said that while attire is important, the wearer is even more so. One must have confidence; even the most alluring clothing loses its charm if worn with timidity. Li Yao and Yu Wan both exuded supreme confidence.

As cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage, and lacking any notions of shame in such matters, for them the body itself was part of the cultivation path. Knowing Cao Xuan’s appreciation for their forms, they were all the more willing to display themselves.

Li Yao was bold, Yu Wan innately seductive, both eager to cultivate—yet Cao Xuan found himself caught in an agonizing dilemma. By all reason, he should respect his teacher and choose Yu Wan. Yet, in this style of cultivation, respecting one’s elders meant he ought to choose Senior Sister Li Yao.

In the end, Cao Xuan, in a burst of frustration, simply turned and retreated to his own chamber.

“Junior brother!” Li Yao called out in protest.

“Coward!” Yu Wan sneered coldly.

Cao Xuan heard the two women’s snorts, but remained unmoved.

With the Azure Cloud Grand Assembly set for the next day, Cao Xuan resolved to enter seclusion that night for focused cultivation.

…

Late at night, as all was silent, Cao Xuan suddenly felt a chill on both his cheeks.

Fortunately, he was adept at regulating his cultivation and had not yet entered deep meditation. He opened his eyes instantly.

“Mmmph~”

He felt a sudden suffocation and quickly pushed out with his hands.

“Eep~”

At once he felt two soft masses at the back of his head as well.

Beset from front and rear, Cao Xuan immediately released his spiritual sense to survey the room from every angle, eschewing mere eyesight.

He saw two jade-like women, one before and one behind. Sighing in resignation, he said, “Master, Senior Sister Li Yao, please, not this again.”

Yu Wan snorted, glancing down at Cao Xuan.

“Wan’er, you were right—your junior brother really is susceptible to this approach!”

Li Yao, bashful, replied, “That’s just how he is—” she paused, then added, “…especially shameless!”

Cao Xuan immediately protested with a straight face, “Senior sister, you’re slandering me!”

Li Yao blushed furiously. Yu Wan sneered, “If you’re going to say that, would you kindly remove your hands from both my and your senior sister’s bodies?”

Cao Xuan feigned innocence, “Master, with both of you lying here in all your beauty, how could I, as your disciple and junior, not express my admiration?”

“All right, enough chatter!”

Yu Wan stepped forward, her legs like white jade. “I’ve thought it over: tomorrow, both you and Li Yao will participate in the Azure Cloud Grand Assembly. Naturally, you must face it in your best condition! Li Yao told me that your cultivation method can link the three of us, forming a triad cycle of energy circulation?”

Cao Xuan glanced at Li Yao, and seeing her shifty eyes, realized at once—she must have spied on his dual cultivation with Lin Miaoxuan and Chen Qianru! But since his senior sister was weaker than him, he should have detected her spiritual probing, unless there was some secret surveillance talisman crafted by her hidden within his abode. He made a mental note to search thoroughly.

“Yes, Master, but for this method, I need to be in the center.”

Yu Wan pondered for a moment, then understood how the three could unite to form a great triad circulation.

“Very well, go ahead. As your master at the peak of Foundation Establishment, I can at least help you and Yao’er reach your peak states before tomorrow!”