She Wants to Pay Back for a Lifetime

In the Moon-Inviting Palace, Cao Xueyan woke up on an unfamiliar bed.

The chaotic memories of last night still lingered vividly in her mind.

She didn’t even have the strength to roll over in bed now, and all of this was thanks to her “good” master.

Xiao Menglan was sitting right at the bedside, smiling charmingly, her robe half undone, and the dazzling spring light made it hard to open one’s eyes.

She was quite satisfied with the results of her guidance last night.

Didn’t she see how this obedient new disciple’s cultivation had soared overnight?

“No wonder you always seemed so inconspicuous in the outer sect.

Turns out you hadn’t found the right method of cultivation, wasting ten years of prime time in vain.” Xiao Menglan sighed.

Cao Xueyan silently pulled the quilt over her head, not saying a word.

Cultivation advancing by leaps and bounds overnight—no need to think, that was obviously the result of her allocating points on the simulator.

Normally, she only added ten points a day, but last night was different.

Xiao Menglan’s offensive had simply been too fierce.

She had begged for mercy countless times, but in the end, unable to endure any longer, she poured a full 100 cultivation points into her realm.

In Xiao Menglan’s eyes, that looked like a sudden epiphany.

To help Cao Xueyan stabilize the skyrocketing cultivation, she reluctantly withdrew her hand.

Otherwise, this responsible “good master” would never have stopped without seeing results.

“I’ll go find some foundation-strengthening pills later.

Rapid progress is good, but unlike rogue cultivators, we must never do things that chase quick results blindly.”

At this moment, Xiao Menglan was fully immersed in her role as master, still patient in teaching.

“Master enjoyed herself last night, but it was bitter for me.” Cao Xueyan muttered unhappily.

It had only been a few days, and Xiao Menglan was already this excessive.

What would life be like in the future?

She didn’t even dare imagine it!

This… this wasn’t just obsession anymore—she was practically a lustful demon!

Using the name of cultivation to do such shameful things—how was this different from the demonic cultivators of the Hehuan Sect?

Damn woman.

She got a taste of sweetness last night, so wouldn’t she only get worse in the future?

At that thought, Cao Xueyan suddenly felt a hot current surge through her body.

It jumped restlessly across a few shameful places, making her unbearably uncomfortable.

Noticing her disciple’s weak state, Xiao Menglan spoke with a bit of pity:

“You’re right.

Though this cultivation method is effective, the damage to the body is also very real.

Looks like I’ll need to restrain myself a little in the future.”

“Just a little restraint?” Cao Xueyan asked angrily.

“By then, won’t Master still only care about her own comfort and ignore my feelings?”

Xiao Menglan gave an awkward laugh, but didn’t deny it.

Cultivation was boring.

She had already sat in dry meditation for hundreds of years.

Couldn’t she enjoy herself a little?

Still, she couldn’t completely disregard her good disciple’s feelings.

After all, this child was only at the Qi Refining stage—how could she withstand the bombardment of a Golden Core cultivator?

Of course she would feel exhausted.

Once her good disciple built her foundation, cleansing herself of mortal frailty, she should be able to endure longer.

As for when Cao Xueyan could use this yin-to-yin cultivation method to nourish her in return—Xiao Menglan never had high hopes.

Proper dual cultivation always strengthened the weaker partner.

Only when her disciple surpassed her would that be possible.

As for the improper ones… those were already demonic arts.

But by the time that day came, Xiao Menglan feared she might already be dust in her grave.

Without reaching the Nascent Soul stage, a cultivator’s lifespan was capped at a thousand years.

That was Heaven’s decree.

If one used underhanded means to forcibly extend life, it was like defecating on Heaven’s head—disrespectful, and Heaven’s tribulation would turn you to ashes in minutes!

When would she finally live to see the day her disciple braved tribulation and condensed a Golden Core?

Thinking Cao Xueyan was still sulking, the dignified Golden Core cultivator had no choice but to put on a smile, lean closer, and lift the quilt.

She saw a face so red it seemed as if water could drip from it.

“What’s this?

Still thinking about how powerful Master is?” Xiao Menglan teased.

“No!” Cao Xueyan turned her head away.

“It’s just too hot under the blanket!”

“Truly?”

Xiao Menglan slipped into the quilt as well.

It was warm inside.

Though her body was immune to cold and heat, comparable to a magical artifact, she still liked warmth.

Even more so when a smooth, jade-like body lay beside her, begging to be caressed.

Cao Xueyan suddenly felt two restless little snakes crawl over her body, coiling like a nightmare.

She screamed: “Again?!”

Xiao Menglan said nothing, only kissing the back of her neck.

Cao Xueyan panted: “Let me go!”

“When did a disciple get to order her master? Truly turning the heavens upside down.”

“I’ll report you to the Sect Master—for exploiting your disciple!” Cao Xueyan gritted her teeth.

Wasn’t it exploitation?

Her body was practically being drained dry by this lustful demon!

At this rate, there really wouldn’t be a drop left.

“Even if you did, I’d still be in the right.

You’d better stop resisting.”

Xiao Menglan pulled out a small porcelain bottle containing medicinal liquid she refined yesterday—good for restoring the body.

“Here, open your mouth. Drink some first.”

This time Cao Xueyan panicked, her voice carrying a sob:

“Master! Master! I… I think it’s coming!”

Xiao Menglan paused, puzzled:

“What’s coming?”

She hadn’t even started yet.

“…It feels like I’m about to break through.”

“What?”

…

A few hours later, dressed neatly, Cao Xueyan sat cross-legged on the bed, five hearts facing the sky, clearly in cultivation.

Xiao Menglan didn’t know whether to feel happy or annoyed.

Happy, because Cao Xueyan’s cultivation had inexplicably broken through straight to Qi Refining Stage Eight—astonishing progress.

Annoyed, because of all times, it had to happen now, ruining her plans.

After a long while, Cao Xueyan pretended she had struggled to stabilize her realm, exhaled a long breath, and opened her calm eyes.

“You…” Xiao Menglan looked like she wanted to speak but hesitated.

“Master, if you have something to say, just say it.

Your disciple is listening.”

After a brief pause, Xiao Menglan finally spoke:

“With your constitution, not becoming the Holy Maiden of the Hehuan Sect is truly a waste.”

Cao Xueyan instantly flushed with shame.

The Hehuan Sect?

Calling them a demonic sect was one thing, but in truth, they were more like a den of debauchery.

She had no good explanation.

From an outsider’s perspective, she really did look like someone born with an innate dual-cultivation physique—her realm soared every time she engaged in “that” act.

“What kind of master says such things about her own disciple?” Cao Xueyan said bitterly.

“And you claim to be from a righteous sect!”

“Alright, alright, I won’t say it again.”

Xiao Menglan immediately dropped that mood, returning to the aloof fairy that the entire Qingyun Sword Sect revered.

“Your constitution is special.

You must never reveal it to anyone.

If asked, just say I found heavenly treasures to improve your aptitude.

Understand?”

“How could anyone possibly go around broadcasting such a thing?” Cao Xueyan fumed.

Xiao Menglan only smiled:

“The Hehuan Sect.

Every century, those demonic cultivators claim to have found some Holy Maiden, possessing the Extreme Yin body.

Whoever takes her virginity can ascend to immortality instantly.

They use such gimmicks to lure rogue cultivators, who in the end only become cauldrons for those enchantresses.”

At this, Xiao Menglan couldn’t help but smile again.

She pinched Cao Xueyan’s cheek gently.

“You really are my fated nemesis.

Cultivating with a Golden Core master’s virgin yin at the Qi Refining stage—if word got out, even the Hehuan Sect’s demons would be jealous.”

“You still dare say that?” Cao Xueyan flushed with fury.

“You forced it on me!”

Xiao Menglan laughed mysteriously, kissed her forehead, and said:

“This is my compensation.

I’ll repay it for a lifetime.”

A lifetime?

Cao Xueyan’s heart trembled.