"Besides, didn't you say this Le Xiaoyao has a good relationship with Suxin? Then there shouldn't be any problems. I trust Suxin's judgment—if there were issues, she definitely would have said something to the Nangong clan by now." The Nangong clan head waved his hand, not planning to continue pursuing this matter.
This was mainly because he trusted Nangong Suxin's abilities. If Xiaoyao had problems, Nangong Suxin definitely wouldn't leave the Nangong clan without any explanation.
"Should we communicate with the Le family to verify? Better safe than sorry,”
"Good idea. There's a banquet tonight that the Le family's precious daughter will attend. Have Nangong Yan go and probe around!"
"Yes! Family Head!"
The Nangong clan members' decision caused Xiaoyao big trouble. This really felt like repaying kindness with enmity. Originally, if no one had brought this up, there wouldn't have been any problems at all.
And perhaps, if they hadn't spoken with this Le family's precious daughter, the later events might not have happened. In the end, things seemed to get somewhat out of control...
Ten days—could ten days elevate someone from General level to King level? This was of course possible. Anything could happen in the world, and besides, General level and King level were just one rank apart.
For someone at the peak, advancing to King level was very normal.
However, guaranteeing beforehand that ten days could make someone break through to King level was very difficult, because this all depended on opportunity. No one dared guarantee it—this threshold might block someone for a very long time.
Especially when the person who needed to break through still had some distance to go!
But Xiaoyao did it. The Young Miss broke through on the seventh day, not even needing the full ten days!
The reason?
In Xiaoyao's words, the Young Miss originally had very high comprehension. Although she hadn't cultivated her mental state much, she was naturally born with a good mental state because she didn't care about anything—she could achieve desirelessness, demandlessness, and non-action!
Just adding a little mental state conditioning and then a little stimulation made this matter very, very simple!
"Bullshit! You call this 'a little conditioning'? I listened to you talk about Buddhist teachings for three days until my head was spinning. Fortunately, I'm naturally intelligent and comprehended it! And 'a little stimulation'? You had Seventh Sister beat me nearly to death, injuring me so badly I almost died, then saved me and did it again..."
Regarding Xiaoyao's statement, the Young Miss had strong objections. She would never let Xiaoyao help improve her realm again—this was really too hard on her.
Moreover, she felt she didn't need to improve anymore. King-level realm meant few people in Qingyun City were her match. Even those old geezers at home were just King level, and still early-stage King level at that.
Emperor level? This had nothing to do with any of them. If they were Emperor level, the Mo family wouldn't be stuck in Qingyun City—they would have gone to better places to develop long ago.
For the Young Miss, this King level was already sufficient. Now she just needed to be able to beat Nangong Suxin. As for Emperor level, this seemed unrelated to her—she held no hope for it.
Although the Young Miss broke through in seven days, to stabilize her realm, Xiaoyao had her stay to continue cultivating. In this Lanruo Temple, it was quiet without disturbance, and she could hear some Buddhist teachings. If she comprehended them, it would benefit her greatly.
At the same time, during these ten days, Nangong Suxin had recovered almost completely, except she couldn't use full strength. To prevent her from getting excited and using full force, Xiaoyao suggested she directly forfeit the competition. This competition didn't have much meaning for her anyway.
Just with her current King-level strength, many people would come looking for her. She was only just over twenty now with great potential.
"Just over twenty—looks like you're the oldest here! Haha, old woman!" When the girls were chatting about how Guxing's trio had all become King level in their twenties, comparing ages, the Young Miss laughed.
"Xiaoyao, is there a way for me to fight this woman? I can barely stand her anymore," Nangong Suxin pointed at the Young Miss and said to Xiaoyao.
"There are ways, but I don't recommend using them. Also, I won't provide you methods to deal with the Young Miss," Xiaoyao said slowly.
"Hmph!"
After Nangong Suxin was silent for a while, she said, "We already know what will happen next in the competition. Now I want to ask everyone what kind of path you plan to choose?"
"What kind of path? I like flat, comfortable main roads so I can ride in carriages,” the Young Miss said with a smile, not knowing if she really didn't understand what Nangong Suxin meant or was playing dumb!
"Don't pretend to be confused. I'm asking which sect or academy you'll choose?" Nangong Suxin asked. Their trio's problem wasn't lack of opportunities but too many opportunities.
"First Academy Under Heaven!" Guxing said.
"Why? Why don't you choose Bright Jade Palace? They have higher-level Bright Jade Technique mental methods that you need," Nangong Suxin asked incomprehensibly.
If Bright Jade Palace hadn't approached Guxing, her choice would be more understandable. But Bright Jade Palace had approached Guxing and clearly told her they could provide higher-level Bright Jade Technique if she joined.
Not only would they provide Bright Jade Technique, they would also provide the best conditions. Even the palace master position might be Guxing's in the future!
However, Guxing refused. The reason was simple—Bright Jade Palace wouldn't let Xiaoyao in because they had their own servants, and Xiaoyao wouldn't join Bright Jade Palace as their servant.
Hearing this, Bright Jade Palace only said arrogantly, "Think it over carefully. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Miss it, and you'll never have another chance!"
Guxing was completely indifferent, not even showing a trace of expression. She had no thoughts about Bright Jade Palace whatsoever. Her Bright Jade Technique was just a cultivation method she happened to choose, not for entering Bright Jade Palace.
The conditions Bright Jade Palace offered held no attraction for her. Advanced techniques? She believed Xiaoyao would obtain them. Best conditions? Wasn't that just pills? Xiaoyao had the highest grade ones. Palace master position? What meaning did this have for her? None at all. Besides, the current palace master was still young—she'd have to wait at least seventy to eighty years. What was the point?
Therefore, Guxing had absolutely no interest in Bright Jade Palace's olive branch. She still thought First Academy was better—at least it was free, she could see Xiaoyao every day, and might even bring him along.
"I don't necessarily have to cultivate Bright Jade Technique. Besides, that's something far in the future—who can say what will happen later," Guxing replied calmly.
"That's true. First Academy has quite a few martial arts manuals. Though not comparable to Bright Jade Technique, they're not bad! As long as you cultivate properly, even the worst mental method can be practiced to the strongest level. Well, except Divine Farmer's Art!" Nangong Suxin looked at Xiaoyao and suddenly added a comment.
"..." Xiaoyao was speechless.
"Divine Farmer's Art is so special—how did you choose this? But if you didn't cultivate this, I'd be in trouble," Nangong Suxin glanced at Xiaoyao and said with a smile.
"It would be a bit troublesome—I would waste more pills!" Xiaoyao nodded in response.
"..."
So even without Divine Farmer's Art, you'd still have methods. Sigh, I really underestimated you!
"Let me think... I'll also go to First Academy. I've already received an invitation from First Academy. We can still be together!" the Young Miss said at this moment, seeming to still be thinking about the previous question without following everyone's train of thought.
"...Alright, since that's the case, I'll also go to First Academy. With you there, Little Servant will also take care of me incidentally. With him, even if it were the world's worst academy, it would be better than First Academy!" Nangong Suxin said with a smile.
With Xiaoyao there, going anywhere was the same. To them, Xiaoyao was a mobile pill library, a mobile martial arts library, a mobile mental method library, a mobile...
"First Academy is definitely the best—it has more manuals than anywhere else! It's not very useful for you, but very useful for me," Xiaoyao replied.
"Yes, actually our choice should depend on you. Wherever is most helpful for you, that's where we'll go! Places like Bright Jade Palace are too narrow—they won't be as comprehensive as First Academy. Therefore, First Academy is most suitable for you and our choice," Nangong Suxin said with a smile.
"If you go to First Academy, I can go too," At this moment, Third Miss spoke up.
"You?" The three girls were all confused. What did this have to do with Third Miss, a talented lady? Did they also teach literature there? This had never been heard of.
"That's right. Third Miss can indeed go. Although the First Academy doesn't emphasize literature, they must have scholars researching ancient texts because some manuals are written in ancient script that those focused on martial arts can't understand," Xiaoyao nodded.
"Yes, organizing martial arts manuals requires people. If I go, I can definitely pass,"
"Third Miss, I'll follow you in the future," Xiaoyao directly pledged allegiance to Third Miss, because if she secured this position, he could use her job to see many sealed martial arts manuals—much more than what he could see by borrowing books inside.
"Hehe, alright! Then you must listen to me in the future," Third Miss smiled.
"Mm, if it doesn't conflict with Boss's orders, I'll definitely listen to you," To see those sealed martial arts manuals, Xiaoyao could temporarily become Third Miss's temporary servant.
"Damn! You're too easily bought! I despise you," the Young Miss looked at Xiaoyao with disdain.
"Little Servant, since you'll listen to my sister, that means you'll listen to me too," Nangong Suxin seized the opportunity.
(End of Chapter)