I mean, Master is awesome

Cao Xueyan swore, if she ever believed another word that came out of Xiao Menglan’s mouth, she would be a little dog!

Just a moment ago, Xiao Menglan had said they should rest for a while, so as not to be caught red-handed by the sect master who might visit at any time.

Yet as soon as they lay down, Xiao Menglan’s hands started wandering in the darkness.

At first, she was still somewhat restrained, only wrapping an arm around her waist or touching her stomach.

That was harmless enough, and Cao Xueyan merely thought the other woman was just a restless sleeper.

But the further it went, the more excessive Xiao Menglan’s actions became.

Her two hands split into two routes — one moving up, the other moving down.

Cao Xueyan twisted her body in protest, but her lack of strength betrayed her.

Her resistance only ended up fueling Xiao Menglan’s excitement even more.

What began as restrained rubbing soon turned heated, then gradually became pinching and grasping.

What could she even do?

She was utterly desperate!

Was she supposed to beg pitifully again for mercy?

Damn it, she had just started to feel a little affection for her, and now all of it was ruined in an instant!

Didn’t this woman have even the slightest self-awareness?

Judging from how Xiao Menglan behaved like a crazed pervert in the simulation, how could she possibly let her go so easily over something like this?

“Master…” Cao Xueyan murmured softly, “didn’t we agree earlier to keep things calm for a while?”

“I would like to,” Xiao Menglan replied naturally. “But you and I share the same bed and pillow, and the temptation is unbearable. Why don’t you endure for now? It’ll be over soon.”

Cao Xueyan bit down hard on her silver teeth.

Did this woman even hear what she was saying? Was that supposed to be human language?

Endure? As if that was something she could simply endure! She was suffering here too!

Xiao Menglan pressed her lips to Cao Xueyan’s ear, whispering coaxingly.

“Relax. Don’t keep your body so tense. If it feels unbearable, then circulate your technique. I’ll pass my Yuan Yin to you — use it well, don’t waste it. If even a single drop is lost, I’ll have to hold you accountable.”

Indeed, Yuan Yin from a Golden Core cultivator was precious, not something easily wasted.

Spending cultivation points to raise her level was fast and convenient, but 《Xuan Yin Record》 — stored within the sect’s inner scripture library — truly lived up to its value.

Though not entirely proper, if used correctly, its cultivation speed was not slow at all.

And it even gave a unique sense of achievement, something cultivation points alone could never bring.

Moreover, Cao Xueyan stole a glance at her simulator panel.

Her simulation count had already risen to eight full runs — which meant at least 800 cultivation points!

With her current Eighth Layer of Qi Refining, those 800 points could instantly push her to the Ninth Layer.

Or, if she poured them all into talisman crafting, she could soon become a formal First-Rank Talisman Master.

Cao Xueyan swallowed back the cries that nearly burst from her throat.

She peeked behind her, only to see Xiao Menglan burying her face into her hair, inhaling greedily like some crazed stalker.

“For the sake of those simulation runs, I’ll forgive you this once tonight— mmph!”

“Yanyan, what did you just say?”

“Nothing, I was saying Master is amazing.”

Xiao Menglan pretended to be stern.

“How can you be so distracted while cultivating? Focus on circulating your technique. If something goes wrong, the consequences could be dire.”

Cao Xueyan nearly laughed out of sheer anger.

How could someone’s skin be this thick?

And yet this shameless person was supposed to be her master in name!

“Master’s lesson is right.” Cao Xueyan quickly forced a smile. “This disciple will focus immediately, and will never let down your kind intentions.”

Xiao Menglan nodded in satisfaction.

“Very good.”

The next day, Cao Xueyan naturally couldn’t get up early.

Even in her sleep, her body curled in pain, like a boiled shrimp.

Xiao Menglan knew she had gone too far last night, so she carefully avoided disturbing her as she rose.

After dressing in flowing robes, she summoned her flying sword and headed toward Pill Peak.

The child had suffered last night.

She herself, as a Golden Core cultivator, could handle it, but Cao Xueyan’s body was another matter.

Her cultivation had grown at a visible pace, but her body couldn’t keep up.

Pill Peak was the most popular place among disciples.

After all, pills were second only to spirit stones in demand.

From small pills that restored mana or healed injuries, to large ones that increased cultivation or even shattered bottlenecks, everything could be found there.

Thus, Pill Peak housed the largest number of disciples, and naturally many alchemists as well.

Some of them inevitably liked to dabble in eccentric recipes.

When Xiao Menglan, a peak master herself, arrived in person, the entire Pill Peak erupted in chaos.

But their own peak master was still in seclusion, refining pills, and could not be disturbed.

So a few white-bearded elders rushed over, plastering smiles on their faces as they came to greet her.

“Peak Master Xiao’s visit brings unparalleled honor to our humble Pill Peak!”

Xiao Menglan, long immune to flattery, didn’t bother with small talk.

She only wanted to find pills or other heavenly treasures to replenish Cao Xueyan’s body.

“Do you have any yin-nourishing… er, pills here?”

“Yin-nourishing and yang-tonic pills?”

The elders nearly dropped their jaws.

Wait — had anyone ever heard of Xiao Menglan having a Dao partner?

Why would she suddenly be asking for such pills?

Though their hearts burned with gossip, none dared provoke Xiao Menglan.

She was a peak master, one of the strongest in the sect, and a talisman expert of the highest order.

“Anything to restore the body will do, as long as it can be taken at the Qi Refining stage,” Xiao Menglan said, frowning.

She felt all their expressions were rather strange and irritating.

A Qi Refining stage?

The elders were shocked again.

Could it be Xiao Menglan’s partner was… a weak little pretty boy?

Now that was scandalous news!

But Xiao Menglan could clearly read their dirty thoughts.

Immediately, she released a trace of her Golden Core aura, the pressure sweeping through the hall.

Her face was expressionless, yet her presence alone commanded obedience.

“I’ve taken on a new disciple with a special constitution.

She’s recently suffered a physical toll from cultivating, so I came to find supplements.

Do not slack off — if anything goes wrong, I’ll have you answer for it!”

“Yes, yes, of course!” the elders stammered, bowing repeatedly before rushing off to spread the order.

“You, go fetch some major supplements immediately! Make sure they’re suitable for Qi Refining stage! Don’t mess it up!”

“Master, at your age, why are you still into this kind of thing—”

“Shut it and do as I say! Did I raise you all these years just so you could talk back? Hurry!”

…

Soon Pill Peak was in complete chaos, while the culprit Xiao Menglan leisurely sipped her tea.

Before long, an elder returned with a storage pouch, handing it over respectfully.

“Peak Master Xiao, these are the medicines you requested. One pill a day, dissolved in hot water before drinking. You’ll see results within months.”

Xiao Menglan accepted the pouch, then placed a few talismans on the table.

“I won’t take these for free. Keep these talismans. Don’t refuse. When Peak Master Zhao emerges from seclusion, give her my regards. I’ll visit her personally another day.”

The old men’s eyes went wide when they saw the glowing Third-Rank talismans.

Forget pills — even they, who had devoted their lives to alchemy, had barely seen Third-Rank products!

Xiao Menglan departed on her sword, swiftly returning to Yao Yue Palace.

But just as she stepped inside, she sensed another aura waiting within.

Looking closer, wasn’t it her senior sect sister, the sect master herself?

“Senior sister?” Xiao Menglan’s expression grew stiff, forcing a smile. “Why did you come so early? I hadn’t even prepared a proper welcome yet.”