Time flies, and a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

In the back mountains.

Two figures slowly walked out of the cultivation room. Under Xu Chengyu's guidance, their cultivation level quickly rose to the ninth level of the Dao Palace.

It's only a step away from that celestial realm.

"Wow, Junyan-ge, is this what it feels like to suddenly understand?"

"I've never thought cultivation was so simple."

Since activating the Tai Ling bloodline with Xu Chengyu's help, in less than a month, his cultivation level has increased by almost one major level.

Even Wu Junyan couldn't help but feel a little shocked. His younger sister Youyuan's Tai Ling bloodline seemed to be even more terrifying than his own Nine Tribulations Sword Body.

However, he felt no burden in his heart. Whether as his junior sister or his future wife, the stronger Xu Youyuan was, the happier Wu Junyan would be.

With a wave of his hand, Wu Junyan took out a string of candied hawthorns and came to Xu Youyuan.

Seeing the hawthorns covered in honey, a glint of light flashed in Xu Youyuan's beautiful eyes.

"Brother Junyan, you're definitely the best to me!"

"hey-hey..."

Without the slightest hesitation, Xu Youyuan took the candied hawthorn and placed it on her red lips.

Watching that little tongue constantly touching, Wu Junyan couldn't help but swallow hard.

He doesn't usually like candied hawthorns, but they look so tempting today.

The two walked into the mourning pavilion and slowly sat down.

Before he could even come to his senses...

Xu Youyuan seemed to have thought of something, turned around to look at Wu Junyan, whose expression was somewhat strange, and said softly:

"Brother Junyan, didn't you tell me before that when Master was activating my physique, he passed on a special cultivation technique to you?"

When are you going to teach me?

Upon hearing this, Wu Junyan felt a tremor in his heart.

Cultivation technique?

Dual Cultivation Secret Manual?

Dragon and Phoenix Secret Technique!

Damn it, how could I have forgotten about this?

"Brother Junyan, why aren't you saying anything..."

Is something on your mind?

Wu Junyan smiled wryly for a moment before looking at Xu Youyuan, wanting to explain but unsure how to begin.

"Youyuan, this technique is a bit special, so... so... how about we look at it later..."

"special?"

"A cultivation technique can be special? Brother Junyan, you're not lying to me, are you?"

Xu Youyuan put the candied hawthorn in her hand aside with some dissatisfaction; only the glistening water droplets scattered on it could still be vaguely seen.

"Hmph, if Brother Junyan finds it difficult, then forget it."

"They don't really want to learn it. Hmph, what's so great about it? It's just a cultivation technique, how special can it be?"

"So, Brother Junyan, you really don't want to tell me?!"

Looking at Xu Youyuan's pouting lips, Wu Junyan hesitated. On one hand, there was the image of his senior brother that he had cultivated, and on the other hand, there was the task entrusted by his master to vigorously revitalize the sect.

Taking a deep breath, Wu Junyan handed over the cultivation technique and spirit stones.

Xu Youyuan's emotions calmed down a bit. Because she was filled with doubt, she also wanted to see what kind of special technique it was that made her brother Junyan hesitate so much.

Hmph! As expected, in Brother Junyan's heart, I am the most important.

"Brother Junyan, I knew it..."

As she looked at him, Xu Youyuan blushed and quickly stopped herself from saying anything.

Ah~

"Brother Junyan, you...you said that Master actually taught you a dual cultivation technique..."

Wu Junyan nodded seriously and briefly recounted Xu Chengyu's plan for the revival of the sect's lineage and incense offerings.

Xu Youyuan's face turned even redder.

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat silent.

"Youyuan, I...I didn't mean that..."

"Don't take it to heart, I was just saying it casually..."

Before Wu Junyan could finish explaining, Xu Youyuan slowly raised her head, and her slightly shy, beautiful eyes met Wu Junyan's gaze.

"If...if it's about Junyan..."

"Youyuan is still willing..."

"After all, our master gave us such a great opportunity, so it's only right that we make some contributions to the sect..."

Xu Youyuan's voice grew softer and softer, a blush rising on her fair and delicate face, her black hair cascading in the wind.

Looking at the beautiful Qingmei, Wu Junyan's heart fluttered at that moment.

The reason is neither because of the cultivation method nor because of dual cultivation.

It was only after all these years that he realized that Xu Youyuan's heart had always belonged to him.

"Youyuan, don't worry, I will definitely treat you well from now on."

"Brother Junyan, I believe in you..."

"If Brother Junyan is willing, and Tianjiao returns this time, we can give it a try..."

"After all, training is less tiring when men and women work together..."

Taking a deep breath, Wu Junyan finally calmed down.

If this continues, he really will have to start cultivating in place.

Today is the day of the Eastern Wilderness Prodigies Gathering. The two had previously begged Xu Chengyu to take them to broaden their horizons.

Having finally gotten this opportunity, Wu Junyan naturally didn't want to miss it.

After all, there will be plenty of time for training together, so a little extra time won't make a difference.

"Oh, right, Youyuan."

"Our master is still waiting for us. We should hurry over so he doesn't have to wait too long."

Seeing Wu Junyan flee in panic, Xu Youyuan's face also showed a smile.

"Brother Junyan, if you don't take the initiative, how will there be a story...?"