"Let the Cyan Snake Immortal engage in dual cultivation, and I guarantee, boss, your strength will skyrocket!"

The Black Bear Spirit's incredibly straightforward and unabashed comment instantly froze the atmosphere on the scene.

Bai Suzhen slightly parted her small mouth, looking at Lin Heng with a bit of disbelief.

Lin Heng, on the other hand, was staring at the Black Bear Spirit in shock.

As for the Cyan Snake, after a brief moment of shock, her beautiful eyes widened, and on her cold, exquisitely beautiful face appeared a blush and a hint of anger.

"What nonsense are you spouting?!"

Fueled by anger, the Cyan Snake directly launched a palm strike at the Black Bear Spirit.

However, with her current cultivation only at the Grandmaster level, this palm strike was nothing more than a tickle to the thick-skinned Black Bear Spirit.

Still, the Black Bear Spirit dodged the attack, looking at the Cyan Snake somewhat sheepishly and said:

"Cyan Snake Immortal, I'm doing this for everyone's benefit."

"If the boss's strength increases, we can all enjoy the perks, can't we?"

The Cyan Snake's exquisite face turned frosty as she continued to attack without saying a word.

Bai Suzhen seemed to want to intervene with some advice, but Lin Heng shook his head and said:

"Let her beat him; this bear is asking for it."

Internally, he was utterly speechless.

Although the Black Bear Spirit had previously mentioned the Cyan Snake's physique, Lin Heng never expected that he would blurt it out right in front of her.

Wouldn't anyone be furious and ashamed?

He even felt like giving the Black Bear Spirit a few kicks.

Perhaps sensing the awkwardness of the situation, the Black Bear Spirit, after repeatedly dodging, decided to retreat hurriedly, yet did not forget to earnestly shout to Lin Heng:

"Boss, Cyan Snake Immortal, think about it!"

The Cyan Snake, incensed, waved her hand, sending a cyan Sword Gang through the air.

But the Black Bear Spirit vanished in a flash.

At the Daoist Temple.

The Cyan Snake was still clenching her teeth angrily.

She now deeply regretted not incapacitating the Black Bear Spirit when she was at her peak strength.

How dare he spout such nonsense!!

"Ahem..."

Feeling the awkward atmosphere, Lin Heng cleared his throat and gently placated:

"Well... his brain isn't functioning properly; no need to get mad at him."

The Cyan Snake, with a cold face, said nothing, turning and heading back to the Quiet Chamber.

Bai Suzhen, seeing this, felt somewhat apologetic and said to Lin Heng:

"Observatory Master, please don't blame her. Xiao Qing has always been proud and aloof, but she's really soft-hearted inside."

"Please allow me to slowly persuade her on this matter."

"Ah?" Lin Heng was taken aback and was about to explain, but Bai Suzhen quickly ran back into the Quiet Chamber.

"No... this dual cultivation is entirely that damned bear's one-sided wish. I never had any such thought..."

Lin Heng covered his forehead, feeling acutely embarrassed, eventually wandering off to the Spirit Medicine Garden in the backyard with a mixture of amusement and helplessness.

...

After Bai Suzhen followed her into the Quiet Chamber, she saw her sister lying on the bed without a word, covering her head with the quilt.

She smiled, thought for a moment, and with a wave of her hand, set up a barrier in the chamber, isolating it from the outside world.

Then she sat down by the bedside, softly saying, "Are you angry?"

The Cyan Snake inside the duvet spoke with pride and stubbornness: "No."

Bai Suzhen chuckled at that: "Then why are you reacting so strongly?"

The Cyan Snake poked her head out, looking furious: "It's that damned Black Bear Spirit, too abominable!"

Bai Suzhen nodded with a smile: "Indeed abominable, how could someone be so blunt?"

"However..."

Bai Suzhen paused for a moment and then said softly: "Though he may be blunt, he truly spoke for everyone's benefit."

The Cyan Snake remained silent.

Seeing this, Bai Suzhen asked, "What do you think of that Observatory Master?"

After a moment of silence, the Cyan Snake replied coldly: "His talent is extraordinary, rare in the world."

"What do you think of his character?"

After some hesitation, the Cyan Snake said: "His actions are unconventional, but he is frank, aloof, and cold in words, yet bright and open in deeds. He distributed elixirs today and warned the nearby Demon Race not to commit any wrongdoings, clearly distinguishing between right and wrong and caring for all living beings, indeed an excellent cultivator."

Though she was expressing admiration, the Cyan Snake's tone remained as frosty as ever.

If not for Bai Suzhen understanding her sister's nature, one might think she was being sarcastic.

Bai Suzhen nodded with a smile: "Your perception of people is as extraordinary as ever."

After a slight pause, she hesitated, saying, "Xiao Qing, in fact, sister thinks, you..."

Before Bai Suzhen could finish, the Cyan Snake already spoke up, her head lowered:

"I will engage in dual cultivation with him."

Bai Suzhen was momentarily stunned, her sister's beautiful eyes showing a hint of surprise.

The Cyan Snake turned her face away: "My life was saved by him."

"My sister's escape from Leifeng Pagoda was also thanks to him."

"So..."

The Cyan Snake turned back to Bai Suzhen, speaking softly:

"I am not someone who doesn't repay kindness."

"Even if he asks me to be a servant, I will agree."

"So sister, don't worry..."

After speaking, the Cyan Snake turned over and snuggled back under the covers.

Bai Suzhen looked on, feeling a bit pained, and after a moment of hesitation, said:

"Follow your heart, no matter the decision you make, sister will support you."

...

...

In the Inner Heaven and Earth of Lingyin Temple, the mountains are layered and beautiful, the great river vast and majestic.

Majestic and splendid Buddhist halls stand side by side, appearing especially sacred and solemn amidst the rounds of Zen Sound.

Mellow chimes reverberate.

Within the Buddhist Hall, monks sit on mats, quietly listening to the Abbot's sermon.

This contemporary leader of the Buddhist Saint Sect's Lingyin Temple, steeped in profound wisdom, delivers his teachings calmly, yet occasionally, a Buddha's radiance manifests, as if every word and action is truth.

Just as he was reaching a key point, Abbot Chenyin paused, his calm gaze looking into the distance.

There, a star-like spark flickered.

After several quick movements, a golden kasaya fell into the hall.

Monks present hastily rose and put their palms together: "Greetings to the First Seat!"

Chenling slightly bowed his head, putting his palms together towards Chenyin: "Abbot Senior Brother."

Chenyin nodded, asking calmly: "How is the battle situation over there?"

With a solemn voice, Chenling replied: "Ku Wu and Jewel Monk have both fallen in battle, and as for the other three Jewel Monks, they have likely perished by now. Those who went to Qingfeng Temple today have most likely been completely wiped out."

"What?"

At this statement, all the monks in attendance were greatly shocked, expressions filled with strong suspicion and curiosity.

Chenyin also slightly furrowed his brow: "Is that Qingfeng Temple truly so formidable?"

Chenling nodded and said: "Indeed formidable. The Observatory Master of Qingfeng Temple, though only at the Early Stage of Grandmaster cultivation, possesses the ability to refine elixirs, consuming Ninth Grade Elixir during battle, providing him with an unending stream of mana."

"Moreover, he possesses not one but two Immortal Artifacts!"

"Jinshan Temple's Ku Wu, unaware of his true strength, bound his opponent's Immortal Sword with Leifeng Pagoda, intending to crush him by virtue of realm superiority, only to be caught off-guard when the opponent countered with another Immortal Grade Alchemy Furnace, leading to his downfall and bitter demise."

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