To prevent any unexpected problems with the system, Xiao Yuhan stopped exchanging pills. She thought that Bai Yao was currently at the second level of Qi Refining, and these seventeen pills could directly help her break through to the first level of the Divine Transformation Realm. Although her own cultivation could also improve, it would be impossible for her to easily enter the Nascent Soul Realm in two years.

In preparation for the sect conference two years from now, Xiao Yuhan had to make preparations in advance. In any case, it would be best for her to have the power to protect herself. Ever since she had seen "it", Xiao Yuhan dared not let her guard down for a moment. Since she would have to face it sooner or later, she might as well prepare in advance.

Of course, that's not enough. Xiao Yuhan plans to make good use of his villainous aura and do what villains are supposed to do. Since he has always had contact with the Great Yan Dynasty, he will go and discuss it with the Grand Preceptor Zhang Chengfeng. After all, this kid has been corresponding with him ever since the Daoist discussion at the mountain gate.

Xiao Yuhan would occasionally talk to him about Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, and the boy was convinced to become one of her little fans. If he could make good use of him, he might be able to help her a lot in the future.

Today, Xiao Yuhan stayed in the house making plans, went to sleep at night, got up early the next morning, and went directly to Bai Yao's room.

After searching around without finding her, they called over two of their disciples to inquire, and only then did they learn that the girl had gone to Lotus Platform to practice her skills.

The place was rich in spiritual energy and was the most suitable place for cultivation in the entire Heavenly Sword Sect. No wonder her cultivation progressed so quickly. Xiao Yuhan didn't even look at the two disciples and went straight to the lotus platform.

Xiao Yuhan's eldest disciple, Li Qianyun, and Liu Bishui hesitated to speak. After their master left in a hurry, the second disciple, Liu Bishui, said resentfully, "Master has been so concerned about Junior Sister Bai Yao lately, and he's gradually become less willing to care about us!"

Li Qianyun quickly stopped Liu Bishui from continuing, "Shut up! How can you and I possibly know what Master does? Don't be fooled by this little girl's cheerful appearance now; she'll suffer in the future!"

"What do you mean by that, senior brother?"

"Master is a very unfathomable person; you can't figure him out! When have you ever seen Master treat anyone so well?"

"Then tell me, why is Master so biased?"

Li Qianyun nodded thoughtfully and murmured, "I don't know!"

"Then you're basically saying nothing. If you ask me, how about we find an opportunity to trip up that Bai Yao girl and force her to leave the sect?"

The boy thought for a moment, "Trip us off? At her current cultivation speed, she'll probably surpass us in no time. We'll be even less able to beat her then. And if Master takes a liking to her, we'll both be the ones kicked out of the sect!"

"What should we do? Besides, that little girl was rude to others before! If you say anything to her, she looks like she wants to eat you alive."

Li Qianyun smiled slightly, "Don't rush, take your time. Under Master, I am the eldest brother and you are the second senior sister. She can't cause any trouble!"

...

In front of the lotus platform, Xiao Yuhan found Bai Yao meditating. From a distance, he saw his little disciple Murong Zhi running over with food to curry favor. The two were getting along better and better, which made Xiao Yuhan feel a little uncomfortable.

Bai Yao was startled awake by the boy. "Junior Brother Murong, you're back!"

"Yes, Senior Sister Bai, I knew you were at Lotus Platform! These are imperial pastries from the palace, specially brought for you! Try them!"

The little girl blinked, picked up a piece, and ate it. Then, with a look of enjoyment, she said, "Thank you, junior brother! It's delicious!"

"If you like it, I'll make it for you every day from now on!"

Bai Yao shook her head. "No, your cultivation level isn't high enough to fly on a sword. A trip to Ling Su City would take half a day. If you keep going back and forth every day, you won't need to cultivate anymore!"

"It's alright! When Senior Sister has time in the future, she can go and live in the palace!" the young boy said innocently.

"I'm not going! What's so great about the palace? The sect is much better!" Bai Yao shook her head and refused.

Murong Zhi was somewhat confused. "Senior Sister Bai, Senior Brother and Second Senior Sister always bully you like this. What's so good about this place?"

Bai Yao thought for a moment, then said after a brief silence, "I like the scent of Ningxiang grass; it makes me feel at ease!"

"Then I can have them plant Ningxiang grass in the palace! And then I'll invite Senior Sister Bai to come and play!" Murong Zhi grinned happily.

Bai Yao shook her head again, "It's different!"

"What's different?"

The little girl didn't speak, she just shook her head.

Xiao Yuhan thought to herself, what's so special about Ningxiang grass? I have plenty of it in my own yard. Although that herb can calm the mind, its taste is very ordinary. I really can't think of anything I like about it.

At this moment, Murong Zhi sat by the lotus pond and said as if jokingly, "Senior Sister Bai, when I become the emperor of Great Yan... will you be my empress?"

Bai Yao snorted lightly, "Junior brother, don't talk nonsense! I am a cultivator and will stay in the Heavenly Sword Sect forever! Staying in..."

Upon hearing Murong Zhi's words, Xiao Yuhan's expression immediately changed. He thought to himself, "How old is this little brat? How does he know how to flirt with young girls?" Unable to sit still any longer, he coughed twice and stepped out from the shadows.

"Ahem... Yao'er, are you here at the lotus platform to cultivate so early today?"

Upon seeing their master arrive, Bai Yao and Murong Zhi rose and bowed together. The young boy seemed to realize that his playful words had been heard by his master, and immediately blushed. "Master...Master, when did you arrive?"

"I've been standing there for ages! You little brat, all you do at such a young age is spout nonsense. Have you been cultivating properly today?"

After Murong Zhi went up the mountain, his cultivation progressed very slowly because of his playful nature. However, this kid was very smart, and his cultivation was much easier than others. He was indeed worthy of being the male protagonist.

At this moment, Bai Yao stood up and looked at her master, bowing respectfully, "Master, are you going out today?"

Xiao Yuhan glanced at Murong Zhi and then said, "Zhi'er, go and pay your respects to your sect leader uncle. When you come back, don't you know to pay your respects to the sect leader?"

The boy gave a somewhat disappointed "Oh!" and then slunk away.

After he left, Xiao Yuhan took out the pills, divided them into seventeen bottles, and labeled each one with a number. Then he explained the order of consumption to Bai Yao, "Disciple, remember this well. Take one pill a month. This is a good thing. It can consolidate your cultivation and increase your spiritual power."

Bai Yao was always obedient and rarely asked questions about what her master said. So she picked up the first bottle of pills and ate it. Sure enough, she immediately broke through her cultivation level.

"Master... Master... what kind of pill is this? It's so good! And after breaking through my cultivation level, there's not a single sign of instability. It's quite different from ordinary Qi-stabilizing pills!"

"Don't ask so many questions. Just remember your master's instructions: you can only take one pill a month! Improve your cultivation as soon as possible so that I can protect myself and worry less!" With that, Xiao Yuhan shook his head and left.