From a certain spot in the artificial Grotto Heaven at the back of Nourishing Spirit Peak came the sound of activity.

Soon, the entrance to the Grotto Heaven opened, and a bright force surged forth from within. Following this, a fresh and exotic fragrance wafted out, reminiscent of the sudden scent of gardenias blooming after the rain.

Song Weiyu emerged from the Grotto Heaven.

She wore a sheer, simple-colored gauze garment over a form-fitting brocade dress, which elegantly highlighted her figure.

Although her looks might not be considered stunning, there was a particular sense of clarity and understanding emanating from her eyes and brows. This gave her the aura of a mountain spring unexpectedly discovered by a weary traveler, inspiring boundless longing in others.

A woman's allure was not lacking in her.

Having just exited her secluded cultivation, she felt no joy over the abundant gains from her time in seclusion. Instead, what followed immediately was her concern and care for Nourishing Spirit Peak.

As the Peak Master of Nourishing Spirit Peak, she was very responsible.

Upon reaching the front of the mountain, the disciples of Nourishing Spirit Peak, upon seeing her, respectfully greeted her and congratulated her on her successful return from seclusion.

"Hmm, very good... During my time in seclusion, did any major events occur at Nourishing Spirit Peak?"

"Reporting to the Peak Master, there was indeed a major event, that is, the banquet for the grand ceremony of establishing the sect..."

Song Weiyu was astonished,

"I was in seclusion, and there was still a banquet?"

"Yes, this banquet was presided over by Junior Brother Fan Wubing."

"Who?"

"Junior Brother Fan Wubing."

Song Weiyu searched her mind for a long time and finally remembered—he was the disciple taken in by Senior Brother Yushan from Enlightenment Peak. She was even more amazed,

"Isn't Fan Wubing unable to cultivate? Could it be that the banquet consisted of ordinary food?"

"Peak Master, Junior Brother Fan Wubing cooked immortal food. Moreover, he generously treated everyone in the entire sect to a feast, which even brought about a blessing of good fortune and destiny that day!"

The words were few, but the information was vast, and Song Weiyu couldn't react for a moment.

"I'm not too clear on the details either. Oh, right! Senior Sister Gu Lan has been helping Junior Brother Fan Wubing all along; she should know the details very well."

"Gu Lan..."

Thinking of her cherished disciple, a smile appeared on Song Weiyu's face. She had always regarded Gu Lan as her own since she was taken under her wing. In this complicated Cultivation Realm, Gu Lan's pure and kind nature was extremely rare.

Thus, Song Weiyu protected her very well, hardly letting her get involved in the sect's conflicts, allowing her to live peacefully, farming, raising pigs, and cattle at Nourishing Spirit Peak without worrying about the world... Fortunately, Gu Lan was naturally close to nature and lived happily.

Song Weiyu only worried that her disciple was too focused on farming and breeding and neglected her own health, resulting in some hidden ailments.

Before going into seclusion, she personally sewed garments for her to adjust her skeletal structure.

"I don't know how her health is now... I hope she hasn't been bullied while I was away."

During her seclusion, Song Weiyu's greatest worry was Gu Lan. Because of her pure nature, she feared that she might be deceived. Men are no good; they only think with their nether regions! I can't let Gu Lan have too much contact with men.

Heading towards Gu Lan's residence.

As she approached, she pondered whether to give her a surprise. Upon entering the courtyard, she suddenly heard a soft, weak moan.

The smile on Song Weiyu's face immediately froze.

This voice... it was undoubtedly her disciple's. But why was it this kind of sound? Had she ever made such sounds before?

Suddenly, a man's voice followed,

"Senior Sister Gu, it's almost over."

Song Weiyu was thunderstruck, nearly falling to the ground. After her astonishment, her whole body was overwhelmed with turbulent Qi and Blood, and a violent fury brewed instantly, exploding in a moment.

"Bastard! Which scoundrel has deceived my beloved disciple! I will tear you to pieces!"

Gu Lan was the apple of Song Weiyu's eye.

At this moment, her feelings were as if someone was fiercely gouging her heart with a curved blade.

She broke through the door, her turbulent, violent immortal energy sweeping through, nearly crumbling the entire room.

"Filthy scoundrel, filthy scoundrel!"

Upon entering, Song Weiyu saw Gu Lan lying on the bed, with Fan Wubing beside her, his hand on her back.

Such a scene instantly exploded Song Weiyu's fury. She summoned a wisp of immortal energy and attacked Fan Wubing.

Feeling the Unwarranted Qi Creation Skill, Fan Wubing realized instantly that he couldn't withstand this immortal energy head-on! It would definitely deplete his Blood Bar in an instant!

Dodge!

Because of his early awareness, he dodged swiftly, barely avoiding Song Weiyu's attack. Even so, it grazed him, tearing open his shoulder.

[You were attacked by immortal energy, HP -729]

["Tongue Lust" activated, you absorbed a wisp of immortal energy, max HP +37]

Song Weiyu was about to attack again.

Gu Lan timely stopped her,

"Master, stop!"

Watching Gu Lan protect Fan Wubing with an anxious expression, Song Weiyu felt her heart breaking and angrily said,

"You're still protecting him!"

Gu Lan, rarely seen angry, retorted,

"Master, it's you who is being unreasonable, coming in without a word and wanting to attack Junior Brother Wubing!"

"Wubing? So he is that bastard Fan Wubing?!"

Standing aside, Fan Wubing looked aggrieved,

"What did I do to you, to be called a bastard? Big Sister, I don't think I've offended you."

"Still talking! What were you up to with my disciple just now? Don't you know in your heart?"

Fan Wubing thought to himself, this is bad! Could it be that my pretense of healing to deceive Senior Sister Gu into hitting me has been exposed? Damn, who let it slip! Could it be... Wei Changkong?

Damn Wei Changkong!

Gu Lan frowned and said,

"What were we doing just now? Junior Brother Wubing was, of course, healing me. Can't you see that, Master?"

"Who heals with such a posture?"

"Junior Brother said it was ancient massage techniques!"

"What is that? Ancient massage techniques? Aren't those the peculiar skills of Jianghu quacks?"

Fan Wubing felt more guilty. Because, so-called ancient massage was just a facade to cover the use of the Unwarranted Qi Creation Skill on Gu Lan's body.

But Gu Lan was very firm,

"I may not understand medical skills, but my body tells me the answer. After a few days of Junior Brother Wubing's treatment, my condition has improved significantly. Tonight is the last session; after this, it will be completely cured. Master, you're just unreasonable!"

Song Weiyu furrowed her brows. She calmed down slightly, sensing Gu Lan's body...

As time passed bit by bit.

Her brows gradually relaxed and then showed surprise,

"Lan'Er, your body... has really recovered? Those holes in the meridians, they've actually healed?!"

"It's all thanks to Junior Brother Wubing!"

"So, just now it was really only treatment?"

Gu Lan said with dissatisfaction,

"What did you think it was, Master!"

"I thought—" Song Weiyu's cheeks turned slightly red, showing a somewhat sheepish expression that was particularly captivating, "Ahem. I thought you were being bullied."

"Junior Brother Wubing would never bully anyone. He's the best man I've ever seen, not like those bad men you always tell me about, Master," Gu Lan said with a pout.

Fan Wubing felt awkward, so what on earth had this Master been teaching her disciple?

Song Weiyu hurriedly defended herself,

"Lan'Er, you must have been deceived by him. Trust your Master, there isn't a single good man under the heavens."

Gu Lan, holding Fan Wubing's arm, said,

"No way, Master, that's your prejudice. Junior Brother Wubing is a good person!"

Song Weiyu glared at Fan Wubing through gritted teeth.

Fan Wubing felt like crying but had no tears, don't look like I've snatched your disciple away. He composed himself, stepped in front of Gu Lan, and bowed,

"Disciple Fan Wubing, greets Elder Weiyu. When the Sect Leader had me preside over the banquet, I heard of your exploits and couldn't help but admire you. Even the Spirit Nurturing Pot, which despises me, never ceases to sing your praises. I have no intention of contending with you."

He then sighed deeply and said with a touch of emotion,

"But that sentence 'there isn't a single good man under the heavens,' I deeply understand. In today's world, in mortal feudal states, women are seen as appendages or even properties of men. Even in the Cultivation Realm, there are many men practicing evil dual-cultivation techniques, wantonly plundering female cultivators' Yin essence to replenish themselves. As long as they're somewhat pretty, they'll face criticisms. It seems women must have a beautiful face to truly be considered women."

"However, let me say something," he took a step forward, "Allow me to say this. In today's world, Sword Immortal Bai Yun, Lord of Feng City Dong Xin, Empress Li Qian of the Phoenix Dynasty... which one isn't a heroine? Which one isn't leading us cultivators to advance continuously?"

Fan Wubing recited the names of all the powerful female cultivators he had heard of,

"Why should those damned men look down on us women? Elder Weiyu, don't you agree?"

Song Weiyu was so stunned by his words that she was left speechless. He even brought up figures like Sword Immortal Bai Yun and Dong Xin of Feng City for argument's sake; what more was there to say,

"You, young man, truly aren't like those men who think with their lower parts."

Fan Wubing secretly thought to himself, sorry, fellow men, this is merely an expedient tactic, not meant as betrayal.

Seizing the opportunity, Fan Wubing quickly changed the topic,

"By the way, Elder Weiyu, while healing Senior Sister Gu's hidden ailments, I accidentally discovered that she seems to have an Innate Spiritual Body."

With this statement, everything else became unimportant.

Song Weiyu knew very well what an Innate Spiritual Body meant.

Because, just now, Fan Wubing mentioned that the Empress Li Qian of the Phoenix Dynasty is an Innate Spiritual Body.

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