67: Chapter 67 Lin Xueyue's Suspicion

Ji Taichang possessed all of the Fire Cloud Pill King's insights into the Dao of Alchemy; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he was the Fire Cloud Pill King reincarnated!

Under his guidance, Yang Yao felt a sudden moment of clarity, and many of the difficulties regarding the Fire Cloud Pill Scripture were solved with ease.

The alchemical knowledge she previously couldn't read or understand became clear and thorough, allowing her to grasp it quickly.

Although Yang Yao's combat strength was average, she was a genuine Alchemy Genius; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to refine Golden Core Stage Medicinal Pills while only at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

After Ji Taichang's pointers, Yang Yao felt as if she had been enlightened, entering a state of Epiphany, holding the Fire Cloud Pill Scripture and reading it with rapt fascination.

The Fire Cloud Pill Scripture was not just a method for Alchemy, but also a cultivation Cultivation Technique!

As Yang Yao's understanding and attainment of the Fire Cloud Pill Scripture achieved a Breakthrough, her own Bottleneck was also broken through!

Thump!!

Yang Yao felt her body shudder violently, as if a dull, massive sound echoed from the void. The surging Spiritual Qi within her Dantian continuously condensed and then collapsed, like a black hole.

The next moment.

Beams of golden light burst forth from within, transforming into a perfectly round Golden Core. Boundless Spiritual Qi surged out, flowing into the Meridians and acupoints throughout her body, causing her physique and Soul to undergo a transformation and gain a massive boost!

Within the entire territory of the Qingyun Sect, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi seemed to have received a summons, gathering toward Yang Yao in an endless stream, forming a tide of Spiritual Qi.

A vast expanse of golden light shot up into the sky, reflecting against the firmament.

Accompanied by the permeating pressure of a Golden Core!

An extraordinary phenomenon!!

At this moment, every Cultivator in the Qingyun Sect was startled, looking toward Yang Yao's direction from afar, their faces filled with expressions of pleasant surprise.

"Someone has broken through to the Golden Core Stage!"

"That direction... it's the Grand Elder's residence!"

"Wonderful! Our Qingyun Sect has gained another Golden Core Stage powerhouse!!"

The crowd of Qingyun Sect Cultivators all showed looks of joy, feeling sincerely happy.

"Yaoyao has finally broken through to the Golden Core Stage!"

In the neighboring courtyard, Lin Xueyue's face was also full of smiles, feeling happy for Yang Yao from the bottom of her heart.

A moment later.

After the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi dispersed and the phenomenon vanished, and once Yang Yao had completely stabilized her Golden Core Stage cultivation.

Lin Xueyue took Qin Ruolin with her and knocked on Yang Yao's door, intending to offer her congratulations and also wanting to introduce Qin Ruolin and Yang Yao to each other.

"Yaoyao, congratulations on your Breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage!"

"Open the door, I'm going to introduce you to a good sister..."

After Lin Xueyue knocked on the door.

Yang Yao's pretty face instantly turned beet red, and she suddenly became flustered.

"Don't... Sister Xueyue, I-I'm not quite decent right now, you guys should head back first."

Yang Yao scrambled out of bed and began to change her clothes.

Lin Xueyue rolled her eyes and said irritably, "What's not decent between the two of us? I've even bathed with you before... Hurry up and open the door!"

"It's re-really not convenient!"

Yang Yao bit her lip. Looking at the messy bed, her bedroom full of 'combat marks,' and that lingering atmosphere of intimacy, she was both anxious and ashamed, wishing she could crawl into a crack in the floor.

Most importantly...

Ji Taichang was still here!

If Lin Xueyue found out...

Yang Yao's delicate body trembled violently. She felt incredibly shy and panicked, not knowing how to face Lin Xueyue at all.

Seeing her panicked and shy appearance, the corners of Ji Taichang's mouth curled up as a playful mood took hold of him.

He directly hugged Yang Yao from behind, his touch tugging at her heartstrings.

Wait... no..."

Being pressed against, Yang Yao's body felt like it was going soft. Her watery eyes looked at Ji Taichang piteously, carrying a hint of a plea.

"Open the door, Yaoyao."

"What unspeakable secret is there between us?"

"You haven't hidden a man in your room, have you?"

After knocking for a while, a suspicious look suddenly appeared on Lin Xueyue's face, and a bold guess surfaced in her mind.

?!"

Yang Yao's eyes widened, and she felt her heart skip a beat.

What a sharp intuition!

She hurriedly said, "No... I have not! Wu... Sister Xueyue, you go back first. I... I'm currently comprehending a technique; I need to continue my secluded Epiphany..."

"Really? I don't believe you."

Lin Xueyue's willow-like brows furrowed slightly, becoming increasingly suspicious. "Why do I feel like your voice sounds a bit off?"

"You haven't really hidden a lover away, have you?"

"But that's normal. You're a grown woman now; even if you've snuck a man in, it's quite normal. Hurry and open the door to let me see who the man you've taken a fancy to is?"

"Which pig has managed to steal my Yaoyao's heart..."

The more Yang Yao denied it, the more curious Lin Xueyue became, and she couldn't help but reach out to push the door.

"Don't... don't come in!"

"Wu..."

Yang Yao's voice suddenly softened, as if she were covering her mouth to stop herself from making a sound.

Lin Xueyue's brow furrowed deeper, feeling more and more that something was wrong, yet the bedroom door wouldn't budge.

Why did there seem to be some strange noises??

She was just about to spread her Divine Sense to peek at the situation inside the room, but she found that a powerful Divine Sense had formed a barrier, isolating the bedroom. Only Yang Yao's voice could pass through, and even then, it was intermittent.

"Yaoyao?"

"Open the door, Yaoyao..."

Lin Xueyue was still knocking. Yang Yao's heart was in her throat, yet Ji Taichang chose that moment to exert himself.

This sensation was more stimulating than anything she had ever felt, causing her to quickly lose the battle and collapse into Ji Taichang's arms.

"You brat!"

"To actually keep secrets even from me. I'll definitely spank you next time..."

After knocking for a long time without any further response from Yang Yao, Lin Xueyue could only pout and turn to leave helplessly.

Fortunately, Lin Xueyue was inexperienced in the ways of the world, and Qin Ruolin had only just begun to learn. Neither of the two women had much experience; otherwise, they would have realized long ago what was happening.

"Baddie!"

"Bad guy!!"

"It's all your fault..."

Yang Yao extended her pink fist and, full of shame and indignation, hammered hard against Ji Taichang's chest.

Ji Taichang chuckled, finding this sensation truly stimulating and wonderful.

...

Three days later.

Yang Yao announced to the outside that she was in "seclusion" to consolidate her cultivation and did not leave her room.

But the wonderful flavor of those days was known only to her and Ji Taichang.

These three days were also calm and peaceful. The Wuya Sect did not come to trouble the Qingyun Sect, nor did anyone come to seek revenge for the Wuding Sect, Yumen Sect, or Leiting Sect.

This allowed everyone in the Qingyun Sect to breathe a secret sigh of relief, and their taut nerves finally relaxed a bit.

"Now that matters here are concluded, I should return to report to Her Highness the County Princess."

"If the Qingyun Sect encounters trouble, you may use this token to seek help at the Lanzhou Princes Mansion."

Since Zhu Jin couldn't find Ji Taichang, he bid farewell to Lin Xueyue and presented a token as a keepsake from the Lanzhou Princes Mansion.

This meant that the Qingyun Sect had officially established a connection with the Lanzhou Princes Mansion!!

"Very well, thank you for your trouble, Senior."

Lin Xueyue's face was full of smiles as she led the Elders of the Qingyun Sect to see Zhu Jin off.

"Why is that girl Yaoyao still in seclusion?"

After seeing off Zhu Jin, Lin Xueyue's willow-like brows furrowed slightly. Feeling that it was a bit strange, she couldn't help but head toward Yang Yao's bedroom once more.