Wang Ye saw Xia Yurou’s expression and shook his head, holding the teacup.

"Why pretend to be charming? I like you just the way you are."

Seeing this awkwardly charming expression, Wang Ye truly felt a strong sense of dissonance.

Xia Yurou rolled her eyes and returned to her usual demeanor.

"Tonight, the moon is very round, and the wind is gentle. Let’s go to the rooftop and catch the breeze."

Wang Ye grabbed Xia Yurou’s hand and flew out of the pavilion.

Instantly, they landed on the rooftop.

And so, the two of them sat on the rooftop for a while, watching the moon.

After a long time, Wang Ye stood up.

"I should head back. You should rest early."

Xia Yurou felt a sense of emptiness rise in her heart as she saw Wang Ye preparing to leave.

"Just kidding, I’ll stay here tonight."

With those words, Wang Ye picked Xia Yurou up and flew back into the pavilion.

Xia Yurou’s face turned as red as an apple, her heart pounding.

...

The next day.

Wang Ye felt his strength had improved by a small level again.

Dual cultivation greatly boosted his cultivation level.

Before the sunrise, Wang Ye left Saintess Peak and soared towards the Heaven God Temple.

Meanwhile, Xia Yurou’s aloof face gained an extra touch of happiness and sweetness.

"From now on, Sect Master can focus on cultivating in preparation for the Alliance Hierarch Selection Competition and won’t be swayed by Pei Hongjun anymore."

Xia Yurou breathed a sigh of relief.

She placed her hands before her chest, silently praying, hoping Sect Master would safely become the leader of the Blackwater Alliance.

Thinking that Wang Ye is bound for a splendid future, determination appeared in her eyes. She must cultivate diligently too, or she will fall behind the Sect Master.

Otherwise, she will be disliked.

At the same time, Wang Ye arrived at the Heaven God Temple.

The Heaven God Temple was an imposing sight; Dongfang Qing’s eyes showed a hint of irritation, unable even to focus on the cultivation technique.

These past few days, he had met a woman, who was naturally Qin Qi.

Dongfang Qing had never experienced dual cultivation, but just one glance at Qin Qi stirred ripples in his previously calm mind, preventing him from concentrating on his cultivation.

His thoughts were flying everywhere; at this moment, he was forcibly using Divine Soul Power to suppress his feelings.

Wang Ye entered the Heaven God Temple and saw Dongfang Qing looking unwell.

"Didn’t sleep well last night?"

Dongfang Qing shook his head slightly, an odd expression appearing on his face.

"I heard Sect Master didn’t come home last night and spent time under the moon with Chu Mingyue."

He didn’t mention his own matters, but instead spoke of Wang Ye.

His tone carried a hint of teasing.

"Isn’t that so? Dual cultivation is something everyone faces eventually; emotions are like the wind. The faster you run, the closer the wind chases."

"In this season of birdsong and floral beauty, Dongfang Qing, you should seriously consider finding yourself a Taoist partner."

Dongfang Qing’s teasing expression disappeared.

Indeed, Sect Master spoke much truth; some things are inevitable.

"Sect Master speaks wisely."

Dongfang Qing nodded; now, if he were to cultivate, he would need to use Divine Soul Power to forcibly suppress his emotions.

In this state, the cultivation efficiency was almost zero.

Therefore, it would be better to boldly engage in dual cultivation.

Dongfang Qing recalled what Xia Yurou had once told him.

"Dongfang Qing, remember, you can only seek female cultivators from Tianyong Mountain as Taoist partners; you must not engage in dual cultivation with cultivators outside of Tianyong Mountain."

"Yes!"

Dongfang Qing always followed Wang Ye’s words without question.

Sect Master had never been wrong.

Hence, he pondered Tianyong Mountain’s candidates.

Any woman related to Sect Master was strictly off-limits.

After thinking for a while, he remembered a woman.

This woman was definitely not Sect Master’s type, because she was too fierce, yet Dongfang Qing enjoyed this kind.

"Sect Master, I will now go in search of my Taoist partner."

After speaking, Dongfang Qing transformed into a streak of blue light and flew towards Lion Peak.

Lion Peak, Magic Cube Forest.

The Magic Cube Forest was where Wang Ye had rebuilt the pavilion, which was dozens of times more luxurious than the previous Corner Forest.

A woman in a light red top and blue pants was gracefully seated in front of the bookcase, attentively reading a cultivation manual.

However, with the arrival of spring, she too felt increasingly restless.

Knock knock knock ~

At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

Tang Wushuang furrowed her brows at the sound of the knocking; who could be looking for her this late?

"Who is it?"

"It’s me, Dongfang Qing!"

Dongfang Qing?

So it was this scruffy guy.

In her memory, Dongfang Qing was endlessly scruffy, going a month without washing his hair.

But later, he became Zuo Sect Leader, so he should have gotten clean and tidy by now.

Pulling the door open, she saw Dongfang Qing.

"So late, why are you looking for me, do you want to be hit?"

As Tang Wushuang spoke, she raised her foot and kicked at Dongfang Qing.

Fortunately, Dongfang Qing dodged swiftly.

Laughter flickered across Dongfang Qing’s handsome face; indeed, it was the familiar Tang Wushuang.

This woman was fierce.

But Dongfang Qing just appreciated this kind of woman.

"Ahem, here to have a chat."

Dongfang Qing straightened his expression.

"Chat my foot.."

Upon hearing Dongfang Qing’s words.

Tang Wushuang’s anger surged; she swung a slap across his face.

...

The next day, Dongfang Qing walked out of the Magic Cube Pavilion.

He rolled up his sleeves for a look; his body was covered in bruises.

If an ordinary person suffered such a beating, they’d have little time left in this world.

Fortunately, his cultivation was profound.

After a bout of struggle, he nonetheless achieved his wish.

The Taoist partner was thus settled.

Leaving the Magic Cube Pavilion, a sweet smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"This woman is truly fierce!"

He chuckled helplessly.

Then soared towards the Heaven God Temple.

Meanwhile, Pei Junhong and Qin Qi also arrived at Tianyong Mountain, each using their tactics to sneak into Tianyong Mountain.

That day, Wang Ye was in the Cherry Blossom Forest, practicing the Cherry Blossom Gentle Rain Sword.

It was after seeing the cherry blossoms fluttering down that he gained insight into it.

This swordsmanship wasn’t particularly powerful but it could significantly reduce the opponent’s strength.

Even an expert at the Demi-God Realm would only be able to display Holy Heaven-level strength against this technique.

Above the Cherry Blossom Forest, the sword rain swayed incessantly. The birds that flew through the Cherry Blossom Forest were rendered powerless under the swordsmanship, unable even to flap their wings.

They were left pacing on the branches, their eyes filled with confusion and despair.

"What on earth is happening?"

"Why can’t I fly?"

"Could it be related to the Sect Master of Tianyong Mountain?"

Countless birds perched on the branches, watching Wang Ye.

At the same time, a stunningly beautiful woman appeared in the Cherry Blossom Forest, standing beneath a cherry blossom tree as if shrouded in mist, her brow slightly furrowed, her expression somewhat weary.

This demeanor would make any man who saw her feel a sense of tenderness.

Pei Junhong intended to use this appearance to face Wang Ye.

Her body swayed in the spring breeze.

From afar, she spoke to Wang Ye.

"Young hero, I’m feeling unwell, having traveled thirty-thousand miles. Could you fetch me some water?"

Her voice was very soft.

But with the cultivation technique’s enhancement, it could reach Wang Ye’s ear.