"I heard you were planning to follow the Soul Palace and target the Xiao family?"
A hint of coldness once again appeared on Xiao Chong's youthful face.
Seeing the unfriendly expression on Xiao Chong's face, Yun Yun, who had just relaxed, tensed up again.
Yun Shan, however, said nothing. Although he was in his twilight years, it didn't mean he was a senile fool.
Even though Xiao Chong had intervened to stop this, it didn't mean the matter could be easily dismissed.
After all, if Xiao Chong hadn't arrived and hadn't killed Protector Wu on the spot, and given that Yun Shan had been secluded in his cave for years, he would have had no knowledge of the outside world's information about Xiao Chong of the Xiao family.
In that case, the outcome for both sides would likely have been similar to the fate of the Yunlan Sect in the original story.
Glancing at the sixth-grade Pill in his hand, Yun Shan shook his head helplessly, his eyes revealing a strong sense of reluctance.
He knew that, given his talent and current condition, without this pill, he would undoubtedly fail to break through to the Dou Zong level in the coming period.
But now, he had no other choice.
If he didn't make a statement now, the next moment, Xiao Chong would come over and make him follow Protector Wu! With this thought, a surge of energy emanated from Yun Shan's fingertips, and he crushed the top-tier sixth-grade pill into powder. Then, he looked at Xiao Chong and asked,
"Mr. Xiao Chong, are you satisfied now?"
"You still have a bright future ahead of you. Why bother with an old man like me who is nearing the end of his life?"
As long as your strength is formidable, others will automatically start speaking kindly in front of you.
Yun Shan's current attitude made Xiao Chong nod slightly. Then, Xiao Chong moved to the entrance of the secret chamber. Having dealt with the Soul Palace here, he naturally had to leave now.
However, Yun Yun glanced at Yun Shan's current state, bit her red lips, and finally made up her mind to speak up bravely.
"Mr. Xiao Chong! Please help my master break through the barrier of his lifespan!"
"In the future, if there is any need for me or the Yunlan Sect, I will spare no effort!"
As she spoke, Yun Yun stubbornly blocked Xiao Chong's path, her tender eyes flashing with a hint of pleading.
It seemed that the Yunlan Sect, the place that had nurtured her, truly held a special place in Yun Yun's heart.
Seeing this, Yun Shan could only sigh deeply, his face appearing even more aged.
Who would have thought that now, he could only rely on his disciple to plead for him.
How low he had fallen...
But the desire in his heart to break through to the Dou Zong level still prevented him from stopping Yun Yun...
Xiao Chong had anticipated this scene. After glancing at the two before him, he spoke,
"With my abilities, helping you break through to the Dou Zong level is naturally a piece of cake. However, there are no free lunches in this world, and I don't care for your future service to me."
A glowing sphere appeared at Xiao Chong's fingertips, emanating waves of energy that made one's heart race.
"This is some of my mental insights after breaking through countless chances of breaking through to Dou Zong." Of course if his actions do not align with my will he will suffer from a backlash. Absorbing it can greatly increase his mental power, but if he absorb it, and one day his actions go against my will, he will suffer a fate worse than death.
This kind of mental insight is almost unique to Xiao Chong.
Because his insights during his breakthrough were so pure, almost devoid of any impurities, that he could catalyze something like this mental insight.
However, this mental insight requires the recipient to be at least at the Dou Huang level to absorb it without being overwhelmed by the immense mental power and turning into an idiot.
The effect is like a three-year-old child trying to understand advanced calculus.
Seeing Xiao Chong take this out, even though Yun Shan knew that absorbing it would subject his heart to a certain force's control, he still couldn't help but show a happy expression.
Yun Yun also shook her head bitterly. This move still meant that Yun Shan—or rather, most of the power of the Yunlan Sect—would fall into the hands of an outsider.
But Yun Yun still bowed slightly to Xiao Chong in gratitude.
After all, if Yun Shan didn't absorb it, he would have less than five years of life left. Yun Yun didn't want to see her master pass away just like that.
Cultivating Dou Qi is essentially a struggle against heaven, seizing the opportunities bestowed by the heavens. Failing to break through to a higher realm and dying from depleted lifespan means one has lost to heaven. The opportunity Xiao Chong is offering now is already a form of charity.
At least for now, Xiao Chong's true age is only twelve years old. Plus, with his relationship with Nalan Yanran and herself, he probably wouldn't have the same kind of wolfish ambition as the Soul Palace.
Seeing Yun Yun's graceful and mature figure as she bowed in gratitude, Xiao Chong waved his hand indifferently.
"There's no need to thank me. You should clean up the parasites within your sect."
"I heard that when I was born, a Yunlan Sect elder, relying on his position, tried to forcibly probe the condition of my mother's womb, and ended up suffering greatly."
"If you want to continue being a carefree force outside the Jia Ma Empire, you'd better keep everything in check."
"Hmm... naturally."
After Yun Yun agreed, Xiao Chong flicked his finger, and the light sphere in his hand quickly merged into Yun Shan's head.
In the future, the Xiao family will undoubtedly continue to expand. At that time, the Jia Ma Empire's royal family and the Yunlan Sect might become obstacles.
By dealing with this force first, the Xiao family will naturally face fewer troubles in expanding its influence and reputation.
Seeing Yun Shan go into seclusion again after receiving this gift, Xiao Chong stood up and walked out of the secret chamber.
"Mr. Xiao Chong, let me see you out."
Seeing that Xiao Chong was about to leave and her master issue had been resolved, Yun Yun's face immediately revealed a warm smile.
She then accompanied Xiao Chong all the way back to the main hall of the Yunlan Sect.
But at that very moment, a hurried shout came from afar.
"Sect master Yun... where is Sect master Yun?! Something terrible has happened!"
"The Chuyun Empire's army is pressing on our borders! The Yellow Stone Fortress is about to fall!"
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