The setting sun floated on the sea of clouds, its orange rays turning the white clouds a dark red.
A mountain peak soars straight into the clouds, like a sharp sword piercing through the sea of clouds.
The mountain extends outwards, forming a platform that overlooks the sea of clouds.
Two figures shifted constantly above, their swords clashing and producing a clanging sound.
call out!
The sound of wind breaking was ear-piercing, and a cold glint appeared in the setting sun. The two figures stopped.
Nalan Yanran held the sword in her hand, ready to raise it, but when she saw the tip of the sword pressed against her neck, she froze.
"Master, I've lost again."
Looking at the man opposite her, Nalan Yanran's tense body relaxed.
"You've made progress since last time, keep up the good work."
The man smiled slightly, twirled his longsword in a beautiful flourish, and then sheathed it in his left hand.
"Am I too stupid? My master personally instructed me for five days, and I still couldn't withstand ten of your moves."
Nalan Yanran's pretty face showed a hint of discouragement.
Upon hearing this, the man burst into laughter.
Nalan Yanran looked puzzled.
Do you think what you're saying is funny?
"Yanran, it's not that your talent is too low, it's that the sect leader is too strong. You think you can defeat the sect leader in just five days? Where do you think the people of the Jia Ma Empire will put their faces?"
Beside him, an old man spoke with a smile.
Nalan Yanran was taken aback, but then she realized what was happening.
Elder Ge Ye's words were indeed correct.
It is said that when Grandmaster was nine years old, he was brought back to Yunlan Sect by the old sect master to start practicing Qi. He broke through to Dou Zhe in two years and became Dou Huang at the age of twenty-two.
With his Flaming Spear, he roamed the Gama Empire and was ranked among the top ten strongest warriors in Gama.
He is universally acknowledged by everyone in the Jia Ma Empire as the man with the best chance of breaking through to the Dou Zong realm.
I've only been taught for five days, how could I possibly beat him?
but...
Nalan Yanran glared at the old man, "Elder Ge, you're not allowed to come again next time my master instructs me!"
Ge Ye quickly raised his hands to beg for mercy, not daring to truly offend Nalan Yanran.
Because she is a personal disciple of the sect leader Yun Yun and is favored by the sect master Nie Yuan, it is a sure thing that she will become the next sect leader of Yunlan Sect in the future.
After all, the two are husband and wife; the sect leader is responsible for the internal affairs of the sect, while the sect master is responsible for the external affairs.
"It's not that exaggerated. I'm just older than you and have more combat experience."
Nie Yuan smiled lightly, tossed the longsword to Ge Ye, and walked to the table next to him to sit down.
"Cough cough..."
With his left hand loosely clenched and pressed against his lips, Nie Yuan coughed lightly, his face revealing a sickly paleness.
"Master, did the battle affect the injuries in your body?"
Nalan Yanran poured water into the cup, held it up with both hands, and handed it to the man.
Nie Yuan downed his drink in one gulp, exhaled, and then gently waved his hand, "It's an old problem, I'm used to it, you don't need to worry."
Sitting down beside her, Nalan Yanran gazed at the young-looking man with a full head of silver hair, her expression complex.
His eyes conveyed a mixture of emotions, including heartache, guilt, and admiration.
Why are you looking at me like that? Are you thinking about my past again?
Nie Yuan glanced at it and asked with a smile.
Nalan Yanran pursed her lips and gently shook her head, not wanting to bring up her master's past in front of him.
Because this might upset the master.
You little brat, you think you can fool me?
Seeing Nalan Yanran's reaction, Nie Yuan smiled faintly to himself.
now.
A series of messages flashed through his vision.
[Ding! Nalan Yanran is feeling depressed. Mood value +10]
[Ding! Nalan Yanran has developed a feeling of worry; her mood score has increased by 30.]
[Ding! Nalan Yanran is feeling nervous; her emotional value increases by 30.]
...
This information was provided by a system called the Emotion System. It suddenly appeared before Nie Yuan's eyes five days ago after he finished his cultivation.
By attaching yourself to the target in front of you, you can derive emotions from them.
Emotional points can be used to make purchases in the shop.
In addition, there is a newcomer welfare roulette, which is divided into five areas, each with five items.
Miraculous elixirs, divine-level cultivation techniques, miraculous items, divine-level weapons, and miraculous abilities.
To spin this wheel, you need to acquire 1000 emotion points from the people on the list.
Nie Yuan suddenly started giving Nalan Yanran guidance because Nalan Yanran's name was on the document.
[Mood Score: 800]
Two hundred more...
Nie Yuan withdrew his gaze, a thoughtful look flashing between his brows, and looked at Nalan Yanran, "Yanran, how is your grandfather's condition?"
Nalan Yanran was surprised that her master would care about her grandfather's condition. She was taken aback before replying, "My father has consulted many doctors, but none of them have a good solution. Elder Guhe is said to have finished his work recently and is willing to take a look."
"Branding poison is indeed quite troublesome, but don't worry, I'll go and take a look after a while. I'm confident I can cure your grandfather."
Nie Yuan smiled.
"Really? Master?"
Nalan Yanran raised her voice several decibels. Her grandfather was the pillar of the Nalan family. If her grandfather fell, the Nalan family would probably not be able to maintain its status as one of the three major families in the capital.
Nie Yuan nodded seriously.
[Ding! Nalan Yanran experiences excitement and surprise, emotion value +200]
[Ding! Congratulations, host! The conditions for activating the Newcomer Welfare Roulette have been met. Activate now?]
Nie Yuan had been working hard for this moment for the past few days, and he immediately replied with excitement, "Yes!"
[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained a "miracle pill"]
On the roulette wheel, the area that used to contain the miraculous pills has become dull and lifeless.
Miraculous Elixir: A single elixir that can regenerate flesh and bones and solve all bodily problems!
Upon seeing the description, Nie Yuan's breath caught in his throat, and he was filled with immense excitement.
My wounds and seals... can be healed!
He didn't rush to take the pill after he got it.
"Yanran, let's go see your grandfather tomorrow. Your teacher went to the capital on business and hasn't returned for several days. It's a good opportunity to visit her. If she runs into any trouble, I can help her out."
Nie Yuan couldn't suppress the upward curve of his lips.
Nalan Yanran's teacher is Yun Yun, the sect leader of the Yunlan Sect, but she is also his wife.
Two years ago, the two held their wedding ceremony in Yunshan.
Nie Yuan always shares any good news with her as soon as possible.
The thought that the snake seal curse within his body could be lifted immediately brought Yun Yun to his mind.
Upon hearing this, Nalan Yanran's face flashed with panic, but seeing that Nie Yuan hadn't noticed her, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
She refused, saying, "Master, I think I'm about to break through. Can I wait two more days?"
[Ding! Nalan Yanran has become panicked, emotion value +100]
Feeling flustered?
Nie Yuan's excitement subsided, and he carefully examined Nalan Yanran. What was she worried about? Was she hiding something from me?
But what is Yanran hiding from me?
At this moment, Nie Yuan recalled his earlier suggestion, paused slightly, and his expression became extremely serious. "Yanran! You're hiding something from me, aren't you? Your teacher didn't go down the mountain to the capital at all, did he?!"
"Grandmaster, I, I..."
Nalan Yanran tried to say something, but when she met Nie Yuan's gaze, her tongue seemed to be tied in knots.
Bang!
Nie Yuan slammed his hand on the table.
The stone table shattered into countless tiny stones, and the teapot and cups fell to the ground, with water spilling out of the pot.
He stared intently at Nalan Yanran, "Tell me! Where did your teacher go!?"
An immense pressure descended upon Nalan Yanran. She lowered her head and whispered, "The... the Demon Beast Mountain Range..."
Nie Yuan's eyes widened in shock, as if struck by lightning, and his left hand, which was resting on his lap, clenched into a fist!