Shang Yumin hurriedly averted her gaze, lest her eyes be sullied.

At this moment, she realized that she was far too inferior compared to Duan Gujin.

Previously, Huang Lingyu had told her to closely monitor Duan Gujin to see how long he could withstand the water in the pool.

The longer Duan Gujin could last, the stronger his aptitude would be indicated.

Now that she had fully recovered, all she could do was to try to absorb and refine more Primordial Energy from the pool to help rid herself of more impurities within her body.

Meanwhile, Duan Gujin was using the surging Primordial Energy in the pool to enhance his Cultivation. The reason for this was because his natural talent was truly astonishing.

Thus, Shang Yumin kept a close watch on Duan Gujin while trying her best to use the pool's Primordial Energy to expel more impurities from her Body.

She didn't know how much time had passed when Duan Gujin's internal Primordial Energy suddenly erupted again, signaling he had reached a new realm.

He inspected his body with his Divine Sense and discovered that he was now at the Fifth Level of Martial Monarch.

At this point, the Primordial Power within his body had stabilized and was no longer as wildly unstable as before, and the Soul Fire in his soul sea had been extinguished.

"It seems this is my limit!" Duan Gujin took a deep breath and quickly continued to sit cross-legged for another hour.

Once he was sure that the Primordial Power in his body had completely stabilized, he opened his eyes.

He extended his Divine Sense outward, intending to check on Shang Yumin's condition.

However, in the next moment, he was dumbstruck; he saw Shang Yumin had turned her back to him, facing his Body, and he was very clear that he was currently naked.

His heart suddenly began to pound violently.

"Good heavens! What should I do next? Should I just let her see my entire naked body? I didn't expect this! She actually has a hobby of peeping at men! What to do? What to do?"

Duan Gujin originally wanted to inform Shang Yumin that he had finished his Cultivation.

But seeing the direction she was facing, he could imagine that if he spoke up, she would surely open her eyes wide, and the situation would become extremely awkward.

Upon further thought, he knew what he had to do next.

He looked around and noticed that the water in the pool had decreased by more than half.

Despite the fact that the water in the pool had greatly diminished, he believed he could still buy himself some time.

So, he quickly circulated his Primordial Power.

In the next moment, the water in the pool rose, enveloping his naked body.

He swiftly took out clothes from his storage ring and quickly dressed himself.

In less than Five Breaths' time, he was fully clothed.

Only after he had put his clothes on did he let the water curtain fall.

The scene was filled with embarrassment.

"Miss Shang, I've finished my Washing Body; how about you?"

Duan Gujin ventured a question.

He reckoned that Shang Yumin must have already seen his pristine Body, and facing the beautiful lady akin to a fairy, he could only sigh inwardly.

"Oh, my modesty!"

Just as he was feeling sorry for himself, he saw Shang Yumin's face turn into one of horror.

Quickly, she leaped out of the pool and reached her hands behind her. Duan Gujin deduced from her movements that she was probably trying to grab something on her back.

"Duan Gujin, come here quickly, help me check what's on my back, I feel like there's something there!"

Shang Yumin's face was stricken with fear as she urgently called out to Duan Gujin.

Duan Gujin gasped in shock; he remembered what Huang Lingyu had told him before—that she had set up an Array here that allowed her to observe any movements within the area.

He didn't believe that there could really be something on Shang Yumin's back—it seemed impossible!

If this wasn't real, then there was only one possibility.

Shang Yumin was pretending!

And the only reason why Shang Yumin would pretend was one possibility.

"It must be Huang Lingyu sending Shang Yumin to test me, to see if I'm a man who would take advantage of others' vulnerability. Hah, what a time they choose to play these petty tricks!"

At this moment, Duan Gujin's gaze towards Shang Yumin was filled with profound contempt.

"Miss Shang, stop acting in front of me. Our time is precious! Let me tell you, I am not the kind of man who takes advantage of others' vulnerability!"

Hearing Duan Gujin's words, Shang Yumin was so anxious she was almost crying.

"Duan Gujin, come here at once! I order you to come here! I'm telling you, I really feel something on my back, something that keeps moving around!"

"Miss Shang, stop acting! I won't fall for it! There can't be any other living creatures here! There's only you and me here, and the Palace Master who's hiding behind the Array and observing us! Your tricks might fool children, but not me! Stop the act! I don't want to watch you playact!"

Duan Gujin said indifferently.

"You! Duan Gujin, I'm really not lying to you, there really is something on my back! My Divine Sense can't detect it, you come over and help me check what it is! I'm so scared!"

Shang Yumin was on the verge of crying; she couldn't believe that Duan Gujin could misunderstand her so grievously, leaving her speechless in her defense.

The sudden appearance of a strange creature that she was unable to detect filled her heart with immense fear.

The thing she touched was very smooth; she was terribly afraid that it was a snake.

She had been deathly afraid of snakes since she was a girl, and if it had been a normal snake on her back, she would have already used her Primordial Power to kill the poisonous snake.

But now, no matter how hard she tried to shake off the snake behind her, she was unable to kill it.

Each time she used her Primordial Energy to shake the snake, she felt its smooth and delicate body sliding across her back.

With every movement, it made her skin crawl all over her body.

She wasn't lying to Duan Gu, but how could he believe at this moment that she couldn't shake off a snake?

Besides, Duan Gujin had heard from Huang Lingyu before that this place only opens once every few years, and each time it's opened, it's for the most potential disciples of the Guanghan Heavenly Palace.

Logically, this was almost a sealed space; it was impossible for other creatures to infiltrate or live here.

Duan Gujin surmised that it was very likely Shang Yumin testing him, wanting to see if he was a trustworthy and honest person.

Duan Gujin sneered inwardly, sat down cross-legged, and said indifferently to Shang Yumin: "Miss Shang, I can tell you, I'm not fooled! Nor am I the kind of man who takes advantage of others in their time of need! I have a girlfriend already, my love for her is stronger than gold, unmatched in loyalty and affection!"

Damn it! Come over here quickly, help me check what exactly is on my back!"

Shang Yumin was frantic; she never expected to encounter such a fool as Duan Gujin here today.

She just asked him to come over and check what was on her back, but he actually said he wouldn't be fooled because he had a girlfriend—what does that have to do with anything!

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