Dressed in a white gown and plain skirt, her radiant and ethereal aura was still impossible to conceal. Although it had been a long time since they had last met, that charm of hers remained unchanged. It had been nearly five years since he transmigrated here. Aside from Yan Qingwu, Wang Mu had not yet fully seen the true faces of the other heroines.

Yan Qingwu possessed a unique charm.

She was beautiful, but those who looked at her often overlooked her cold beauty, her features and figure, only to be intimidated by her formidable aura.

Especially her eyes, which were serene and plain.

Yet, when they looked at her, almost any Cultivator would feel as if she were looking at them like trash. This inexplicably gave rise to a sense of self-loathing, and even a strange hint of excitement...

It inspired awe and fear.

No one dared to comment on her appearance, whether they were from the Sword Sect or other Cultivators in the Cultivation World. When they spoke of her, they only discussed her Cultivation level and swordsmanship, as well as her various deeds over the past thousand years.

It seemed she had become so powerful that countless Cultivators had overlooked her appearance.

But... Wang Mu found her quite intriguing to observe.

"Elder Yan." Wang Mu cupped his hands.

Yan Qingwu nodded slightly and then gave Wang Mu a quick look.

"Not bad."

She simply uttered these two words.

Her voice was crisp and clear, yet carried a touch of strength.

Not bad at all, Wang Mu also thought.

"Your Hundred Refinement Body Technique is Fulfilled, your Energy Introduction Skill has reached the twelfth layer, and you've begun the Mountain and Sea Body Refining Technique. To achieve such a Cultivation level in a year's time, you must be incredibly diligent."

Yan Qingwu seemed quite pleased with Wang Mu's current Cultivation. Her sharp, sword-like eyebrows relaxed slightly, making her entire demeanor seem a bit more peaceful.

"It's mainly due to the support of my fellow disciples from the Sect," Wang Mu said.

Yan Qingwu was silent.

"You haven't undergone Foundation Establishment because you wish to cultivate the Energy Introduction Skill to the eighteenth layer?" Yan Qingwu asked.

As expected of an Ascension Expert. A single glance and nothing can be hidden from her.

Especially these Sword Sect Cultivation Techniques, and the ones she taught me.

My Energy Introduction Skill, in these three months, along with cultivating the Mountain and Sea Body Refining Technique, has progressed quite a bit. I've broken through the eleventh layer and reached the twelfth!

Even the Great Joy Yin Yang Diagram has advanced one layer.

"Yes," Wang Mu nodded.

Yan Qingwu pondered for a few seconds before saying,

"The idea is good, but the Energy Introduction Skill becomes quite difficult in the later stages. If it truly proves too hard, you can undergo Foundation Establishment first."

"There's no need to forcefully achieve the eighteenth layer."

"I have a compulsion. I don't want to move on to other Cultivation Techniques until I've cultivated these to fulfillment," Wang Mu said.

Yan Qingwu was silent for a moment.

"Suit yourself," Yan Qingwu said, shaking her head. "By the way, have you cultivated any Sword Techniques?"

"I've only cultivated the Sword Control Technique and the Ten Thousand Sword Technique."

"These two Sword Techniques are too basic..." Yan Qingwu thought for a moment. "Has Su Yu taught you Heavenly Sword Peak's Sword Techniques?"

"Not yet. My Cultivation isn't high enough."

"With your Energy Introduction Skill at the eleventh layer, you're already no weaker than a Cultivator in the early-stage Foundation Establishment. It's understandable that Su Yu doesn't know your Energy Introduction Skill has reached such a high level."

So, that means I can actually cultivate Heavenly Sword Peak's Sword Techniques now, right? Wang Mu thought.

"Since I've come out of seclusion today, I shall teach you a few moves," Yan Qingwu said. "When you attend the Magpie Bridge Festival, you can display them and uphold the Sword Sect's prestige."

"Um..." Wang Mu hesitated. "Elder, can I choose not to participate in the Magpie Bridge Festival?"

"Hmm?" Suddenly, Yan Qingwu's aura changed.

Wang Mu's heart tightened.

She looked at Wang Mu and asked, "Why not participate?"

Wang Mu replied without hesitation, "I am single-mindedly focused on Cultivation."

"That doesn't conflict," Yan Qingwu said lightly. "The Magpie Bridge Festival isn't merely an assembly for finding a partner; it's also an opportunity to meet other Cultivators."

"You must participate!"

Wang Mu was speechless.

Wang Mu's heart thudded.

"Elder, since you've come out of seclusion, I have something I'd like to give you."

Wang Mu thought for a moment, took out a brocade box, and handed it to Yan Qingwu.

Seeing the brocade box, she seemed to know what was inside.

Yan Qingwu's expression showed visible shock; it was extremely rare for her to display such obvious emotional fluctuation.

"A Heavenly Heart Protecting God Pill from the Dan King Sect?" Yan Qingwu's aura changed drastically, as if she had transformed into a sharp Heavenly Sword hanging overhead, ready to strike at any moment. "How do you possess this pill?"

Wang Mu then briefly recounted the events.

It started from when he entered Linglong Love Abyss, encountered Bi You, and listened to her story.

Then, later, the Alchemy, participating in the Alchemy Dao festival, and subsequently entering the Dan King Sect...

Of course, some details were left unsaid.

Like obtaining the Divine Flame, and the promise made in the Dan King Sect not to disclose anything about Dongfang Mu.

After listening, Yan Qingwu's sword-like eyebrows rose slightly as she seemed to ponder the key points.

"Although I am completely ignorant of the Alchemy Dao..." Yan Qingwu stared at Wang Mu. "But with your Cultivation level, how could you refine an Abnormality Spirit Pill? And for the Dan King Sect to show you favor... this is far too coincidental."

"I chanced upon a Divine Flame that aided me, so I was barely able to refine it," Wang Mu explained.

Yan Qingwu was silent.

"Did you truly refine it by chance?" Yan Qingwu asked.

"By chance," Wang Mu nodded.

A complex emotion flickered in Yan Qingwu's eyes, then quickly vanished. She glanced at the brocade box and said slowly,

"This item is too valuable..."

"It's not valuable, not at all. Elder Yan, you have done me the great favor of imparting teachings. I know that in our Cultivation World, we cultivators value karma..." Wang Mu said. "This item is perfect for settling that karmic debt."

"Elder Yan, surely you wouldn't want me to bear too much karmic burden on my path of Cultivation, would you?"

Elder Yan fell silent.

She was silent for a long time, looking at Wang Mu.

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