Category: They All Want to Be My Female Lead

140 Clan Head Yu Lu Panics

“What happened to Yu Qing all of a sudden?”

Shui Bailan couldn’t help but ask. Yu Qing’s sudden, uh, enthusiasm towards Yan Zhen had startled them all.

“Could it be Qi deviation?”

But Qi deviation didn’t usually lead to… that. And they weren’t cultivating any lewd techniques.

Aunt Head Instructor looked down at Yan Zhen in her arms. He immediately denied any involvement. “I don’t know. I was just releasing the Great Crimson Skyfire for Younger Aunt to absorb and refine, as Instructor Yu Xuan instructed. I didn’t do anything else.”

Shui Bailan, having been channeling Mystic Power to him, knew his energy flow hadn’t fluctuated at all and smiled apologetically.

Instructor Yu Xuan thought for a moment. “Younger Aunt’s… condition is essentially a physical craving. Stimulated by the Great Crimson Skyfire, her desires manifested. It looks like a relapse, but after each episode, the symptoms should lessen. After a few more times, she should return to normal.”

She looked at Yan Zhen, thinking, A few more times? Does that mean Younger Aunt will… assault Yan Zhen a few more times?

—I’m starting to feel a little… betrayed.

Clan Head Yu Lu and Grand Elder Yu Yan, hearing this, frowned.

So, this co-cultivation treatment method would cause their conditions to manifest directly? Even more intensely than usual?

Grand Elder Yu Yan’s issue was excessive moisture in her skin. Even a slight pinch could squeeze out water, forcing her to add water-absorbing runes to her clothes to stay dry.

If she co-cultivated with Yan Zhen, would she sweat profusely after absorbing the Great Crimson Skyfire?

Grand Elder Great Aunt was worried about her image.

As for Clan Head Yu Lu, she was already starting to panic. Her condition was the most embarrassing. Even though her daughter was in her twenties, she had started lactating again, her breasts sometimes aching so badly that she had to… express the milk for relief.

If she underwent this co-cultivation treatment, after absorbing the Great Crimson Skyfire, she might… spray—

Thinking of such an embarrassing scene, Clan Head Yu Lu shuddered, a dull ache in her chest.

As she was pondering, she heard her daughter say, “Younger Aunt should be fine. Let her rest for a while… Yan Zhen, are you tired?”

Yan Zhen, still held by Aunt Head Instructor, shook his head. “Not really, just a bit startled by Younger Aunt. I might not be able to sleep tonight.”

Shui Bailan chuckled inwardly and patted his head reassuringly.

Instructor Yu Xuan gave Yan Zhen a look. “Younger Aunt is already pitiful enough. Don’t tease her about this. Otherwise, if she gets angry and attacks you, I won’t help.”

Yan Zhen blinked, not replying, a mischievous plan forming in his mind.

Such a good opportunity for leverage, it would be a waste not to use it.

Instructor Yu Xuan turned her gaze to her aunt, noticing how she was still holding Yan Zhen from behind, her expression a bit strange. “Are you tired, Aunt?”

Shui Bailan, noticing her niece’s gaze, snapped back to reality, her heart skipping a beat. She discreetly withdrew her arms, put some distance between herself and Yan Zhen, tucked her long white hair behind her ear, and adjusted her glasses, trying to hide her nervousness.

“I’m not tired either. Should we continue?”

She looked at her sister-in-law and older sister.

Clan Head Yu Lu’s body tensed slightly. “Elder Sister, you go first.”

Grand Elder Yu Yan, sensing her younger sister’s apprehension, nodded, walked to the empty spot within the large formation, sat down cross-legged, and smiled. “I’ll have to trouble you, Little Yan Zhen.”

She extended her hands, palms up.

Yan Zhen also sat properly, facing her, and pressed his palms against hers.

Behind him, Shui Bailan placed her hand on his back again.

Instructor Yu Xuan formed a hand seal, activating the formation, and the second round of co-cultivation began.

Clan Head Yu Lu stared intently at her older sister, hoping her suspicions were wrong.

However, as Grand Elder Yu Yan absorbed and refined wisps of the Great Crimson Skyfire, a pink flush gradually spread across her beautiful face.

After a silent half hour, Grand Elder Great Aunt was drenched in sweat, her loose nightgown clinging to her skin, outlining her alluring curves.

She had initially used her Mystic Power to repel the water, but now, she was soaked from head to toe, her fair skin glistening like polished jade.

Instructor Yu Xuan and Clan Head Yu Lu noticed white spots appearing on their great-aunt/sister’s damp, dark blue nightgown.

The white spots slowly spread, more appearing and growing larger.

—Her nightgown is tearing!

—No, it’s being corroded! Her sweat contains her powerful Mystic Power!

As Grand Elder Yu Yan sweated more profusely, more and more holes appeared in her nightgown.

The mother and daughter could only watch, not daring to interrupt the co-cultivation, lest all three of them be injured.

After another half hour, most of Grand Elder Yu Yan’s nightgown had been corroded, reduced to tattered strips of fabric, revealing large swathes of her dazzlingly white, delicate skin.

Instructor Yu Xuan and Clan Head Yu Lu turned their faces away, unable to look directly at their great-aunt/sister.

Soon, the sweat on Grand Elder Yu Yan’s body evaporated, the crimson flames slowly extinguishing, the faint blue Water Mystic Power dissipating. Yan Zhen, Grand Elder Yu Yan, and Shui Bailan stopped cultivating.

Grand Elder Yu Yan was the first to open her eyes, feeling refreshed and relaxed, as if a burden had been lifted.

“So effective?” She looked surprised, her eyes narrowed into crescent moon shapes. “I’m truly grateful to Little Yan Zhen. Bringing you here was the right decision.”

Yan Zhen and Shui Bailan also opened their eyes, about to speak, but their gazes fell upon Grand Elder Yu Yan’s almost naked body, and they froze, quickly looking away, embarrassed.

“Gr-Great Aunt…”

“What’s wrong?”

“Elder Sister, your clothes—”

“Hmm?”

Grand Elder Yu Yan looked down, her gaze, as usual, blocked by her ample bosom.

Unlike usual, however, her breasts were now a dazzling white, the rosy tips like blooming cherry blossoms, even the usually hidden… nipples now proudly on display.

“Oh dear, how did my nightgown get so torn?”

Grand Elder Yu Yan quickly covered her chest, more puzzled than embarrassed.

“Sister.”

Clan Head Yu Lu immediately took out a robe from her storage ring and draped it over her.

Grand Elder Yu Yan asked, “Xiao Lu, what happened? Did you and Xuan’er see?”

“Well, Great Aunt…”

Instructor Yu Xuan explained.

Grand Elder Yu Yan sighed after hearing the explanation. “I see. It’s the Water Mystic Power in my sweat. It never happened before.”

As expected, this co-cultivation method amplified their conditions.

She looked at her younger sister. Clan Head Yu Lu shuddered, coughed twice, and said seriously, “Let’s stop here for tonight. Son-in-law Yan Zhen must be tired. He should go back now.”

139 Younger Aunt Dean’s Spectacular Social Demise

The two interlocking formations, one large and one small, were both for Yan Zhen’s benefit. The larger formation provided a Yang environment, enhancing his Mystic Power and suppressing Dean Yu Qing’s strength, while the smaller formation gathered the abundant energy of the White Jade Spring, channeled to him by Aunt Head Instructor.

As the formations activated and the co-cultivation began, crimson flames, like flowing blood, erupted from Yan Zhen’s body, instantly raising the surrounding temperature, the spring water bubbling violently.

The hottest Extreme Flame, the Great Crimson Skyfire!

Dean Yu Qing and Head Instructor Shui Bailan had seen it before, but this was their first time experiencing it at such close range. Feeling the intense heat, they circulated their Mystic Power for protection.

Where their palms met, Dean Yu Qing’s Water Mystic Power and Yan Zhen’s Great Crimson Skyfire clashed, a distinct line separating the blue and red.

With their coordinated efforts, the Water Mystic Power entered Yan Zhen’s body, enveloping the Great Crimson Skyfire, then, following his meridians, returned to Dean Yu Qing.

She carefully released her control, allowing the Great Crimson Skyfire to flow through her meridians.

Even with her meridians coated in a protective layer of Water Mystic Power, the intense heat of the Great Crimson Skyfire still made her moan, the color draining from her face.

She gritted her teeth, forcing the Great Crimson Skyfire through her meridians, finally guiding a small wisp of flame into her dantian.

A warm sensation spread through her lower abdomen, as if a switch had been flipped, her mind suddenly filled with… lustful thoughts.

She quickly suppressed them and focused on refining the Great Crimson Skyfire Yan Zhen was releasing.

Each time she refined a wisp of the Skyfire and guided it into her dantian, the warm sensation intensified, gradually becoming… suggestive, as if a lover’s warm hand was gently caressing her lower abdomen.

Time passed, and a blush returned to Dean Yu Qing’s face, her breathing growing heavier, a light sheen of sweat appearing on her forehead.

“…”

Ever since advancing to Mystic Ancestor, Dean Yu Qing’s body would become icy cold at night, keeping her awake, making her fantasize about a warm embrace, a passionate lover to hold her and chase away the chill, leading her to… relieve herself.

However, that wasn’t the most embarrassing part. The most embarrassing part was that recently, the blurry figure in her fantasies had become increasingly clear.

“He” was a young man, slightly shorter than her, with a toned physique and fair skin, just like Yan Zhen.

“He” had a handsome face, somewhat youthful, not exactly masculine, but not feminine either, his features delicate and fair, just like Yan Zhen.

“He” had bright eyes, like burning flames, his eyes crinkling into crescent moons when he smiled, just like Yan Zhen.

“He” was somewhat shy, often blushing, and when he did, he would scratch his cheek with his index finger, just like Yan Zhen.

Sometimes, “he” was mature and passionate, making her feel the strength of a man. Other times, he was childish, clinging to her, asking for hugs and… attention, just like Yan—uh, she didn’t know about that part.

But Dean Yu Qing wouldn’t admit that it was Yan Zhen, just someone who happened to resemble him a “little bit.”

She was the Outer Academy Dean, the third-in-command of the Yu family, a powerful Mystic Ancestor. How could she possibly fantasize about a six-star Mystic Master junior? Just because he had a pretty face? Ridiculous!

Now, once again, Younger Aunt Dean was tormented by desire. So, she instinctively conjured the image of that “him.”

“He” stood before her, palm to palm, wearing only those slightly odd elephant-print boxer briefs, his toned upper body and six-pack abs on full display.

They were supposed to be cultivating in the water, but “he” was deliberately flaunting his body, tempting her, making her feel so… restless. So, it would be alright for her to pull him into her embrace and… take charge, right?

Thinking this, the burning sensation in her lower abdomen subsided, and she released his hands. Then, his familiar, alluring voice echoed in her ear:

“Younger Aunt, how are you feeling? Are you feeling better? Younger Aunt?”

Yan Zhen, having stopped the co-cultivation, waved his hand in front of her face.

Younger Aunt Dean’s eyes snapped open, filled with lust, her pupils practically heart-shaped. She grabbed his wrist, pulled him closer, and pressed his face against her ample bosom.

“You’ve been naughty, Little Zhenzhen. Auntie will punish you now.”

Her voice was like a cat in heat.

Indeed, in Dean Yu Qing’s fantasy, her relationship with “him” was both familial and romantic, a forbidden love defying societal norms.

Yan Zhen was stunned, then mentally displayed a question mark. “?”

Not just him, but the other four women were also dumbfounded. Shui Bailan, closest to them, asked with concern, “Yu Qing, are you alright?”

However, Dean Yu Qing ignored her friend, her eyes fixated on Yan Zhen. Under the shocked gazes of everyone present, she leaned down and kissed him, her pink tongue clumsily yet forcefully invading his mouth.

Yan Zhen: “???”

The other four women: “!!!”

After a passionate moment, having thoroughly savored his taste, Younger Aunt Dean licked her lips and said seductively, “Little Zhenzhen tastes even sweeter than usual. Can Auntie have another taste?”

—Holy crap!

Yan Zhen finally understood, pushing her away as if she were a ghost and scrambling into Aunt Head Instructor’s arms, clinging to her neck.

For the first time, he was genuinely terrified of this menopausal Younger Aunt. Had she lost her mind, or was she possessed by a demonic being?

“Don’t go, Little Zhenzhen.”

Dean Yu Qing reached for him, but Shui Bailan, holding the frightened Yan Zhen, shouted, “Quickly, stop her!”

Instructor Yu Xuan, mortified, rushed to intercept her aunt, preventing her from further embarrassing herself, but was sent flying by a burst of her aunt’s Mystic Power.

Clan Head Yu Lu and Grand Elder Yu Yan appeared behind their younger sister, grabbing her shoulders and restraining her.

“Yu Qing, what are you doing? Stop this instant!”

“Xiao Qing, calm down! Even if you like Little Yan Zhen, you can’t do this without Xuan’er’s consent~”

Younger Aunt Dean struggled against their hold. “Let go! I want Little Zhenzhen, my precious~”

The Clan Head and Grand Elder exchanged glances, then each struck Younger Aunt Dean’s chest with a palm, their Mystic Power converging and surging upwards to her head.

A sharp pain shot through her head, and Dean Yu Qing snapped out of her lust-induced daze.

She blinked, looking at her two older sisters, then at Yan Zhen, cowering in her friend’s arms, and finally realized what she had just done.

Blood rushed to her face, turning her cheeks and ears crimson, like a cooked crab.

“Aaaaaahhhh—”

She let out an ear-piercing scream that echoed across the water’s surface, then covered her face with her hands, quickly swam to the edge of the pool, and fled the scene of her social demise.

Yan Zhen: “…”

The other four women: “…”

138 Co-cultivation with Younger Aunt Dean

Younger Aunt Dean stood up abruptly. “Let’s not waste any time and start right away! I want to see if this little brat can actually help us break through our bottlenecks!”

Instructor Yu Xuan, however, smiled and said, “Don’t be so hasty, Younger Aunt. Yan Zhen is a bit tired. Let him eat something and rest for a while. We can start tonight.”

As if on cue, Yan Zhen’s stomach growled loudly.

There was no helping it. He had first been… drained by Instructor Yu Xuan, then donated a significant amount of blood to Supreme Elder Yu. He was both exhausted and hungry.

Tsk, Younger Aunt Dean curled her lip, as if looking down on Yan Zhen’s… stamina.

Yan Zhen didn’t mind. This old virgin wouldn’t understand the ordeals he had been through.

“It’s almost lunchtime anyway. Let’s have a simple meal together.”

Clan Head Yu Lu summoned the servants and instructed the kitchen to prepare lunch. They then moved to the dining hall and ate in silence.

It was clear that Instructor Yu Xuan’s words had been quite shocking, and the four beautiful elders were still processing the information, their minds buzzing with questions.

For example, why was she reborn?

And in her past life, did Yan Zhen marry into the Yu family?

However, their own problems still needed to be addressed. They had no time for other questions.

The Yu family hadn’t produced a Mystic Venerable in many years. If they could truly break this “curse,” many of their peak Mystic Ancestors would have a chance to advance!

Then, the Yu family might gain more than one Mystic Venerable, truly becoming a top-tier power in Jiā Lán Continent!

Yan Zhen, however, wasn’t thinking so deeply. After the meal, he left the dining hall with Instructor Yu Xuan and returned to her room.

Not the guest room, but her private quarters.

Clearly, Instructor Yu Xuan was done with pretenses and wanted to be alone with her lover.

After all, Yan Zhen would be leaving soon.

Although he would be staying for a few more days to treat her mother and aunts, that was all.

So, Instructor Yu Xuan wanted to spend as much time with him as possible, not wasting a single moment.

Inside the room, Instructor Yu Xuan helped Yan Zhen remove his outer clothes and shoes, then they both got into bed.

“Let me cuddle you,” she said.

“Shouldn’t it be the other way around? I should be holding you, Instructor.”

“No, I’ll hold you. Be a good boy.”

“Then let me bite you, Instructor.”

“Mmm, gently… or I won’t allow it—ah!”

“Nibble, nibble.”

“Yan Zhen… mmm… stop it… let’s rest…”

As night fell, lights illuminated the Yu family residence, making it as bright as day.

Yan Zhen vaguely heard a familiar commotion and slowly opened his eyes, releasing the sweet, pink nipple from his mouth, sitting up, and stretching. He extended his Spiritual Perception.

It was Younger Aunt Dean and the others, impatient, coming to find them.

Yan Zhen gently shook Instructor Yu Xuan’s shoulder, her ample bosom jiggling slightly.

“Instructor, wake up. My aunts are here.”

Instructor Yu Xuan, a light sleeper, woke up immediately. Hearing Younger Aunt Dean’s voice, she sat up abruptly, then realized her state of undress, quickly turned around, put on her chemise, and then hurriedly adjusted her clothes and hair.

Younger Aunt Dean was already knocking. Instructor Yu Xuan, taking Yan Zhen’s hand and pulling him towards the door, said petulantly, “It’s all your fault, making me… and not letting me sleep. You’re always teasing me.”

Yan Zhen looked innocent, thinking, It was you who kept holding my head and wouldn’t let me stop.

He opened the door. Not just Younger Aunt Dean, but all four beautiful elders were there.

They had all clearly bathed, their hair loose, simply tied back, and they wore loose silk nightgowns. Although not particularly revealing, they exuded a sensual and noble aura, especially Mother-in-law Clan Head, the epitome of a mature, elegant woman.

“Mother, Great Aunt, Younger Aunt, Aunt.”

Younger Aunt Dean looked impatient. “Everything is ready. When do we begin?”

“We can start now. Let’s go to the White Jade Spring.”

“Can’t we use a formation?”

“It’s nighttime. The Yang Gathering Formation isn’t very effective, and—”

Instructor Yu Xuan leaned close to her younger aunt’s ear and whispered a few words.

Younger Aunt Dean blushed and didn’t object further.

—And also, during the process of absorbing the Extreme Flames, they might… lose control of their bodily functions. To avoid embarrassment, it was best to do it in the milky-white spring water.

—And they didn’t have to undress. Only Yan Zhen needed to, making it easier for him to absorb the abundant energy within the White Jade Spring.

The back mountain was dark at night.

As they walked along the mountain path, a cool evening breeze brushed against them.

Passing through the peach blossom maze, they arrived at the White Jade Spring, one of the Yu family’s two forbidden areas.

The milky-white spring water bubbled gently, steam rising and swirling around the pool like mist, giving the area a mystical atmosphere.

“Yan Zhen, wait here on the shore. We’ll make some preparations in the deeper part of the pool. Then you can undress and come in. But don’t get completely naked.”

Yan Zhen’s eye twitched. He knew that much.

“I understand, Instructor. You go ahead.”

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, the women moved quickly, appearing on the first artificial mountain, then vanishing and reappearing on the central one.

Then, only Aunt Head Instructor remained on the mountain. The other four, including Instructor Yu Xuan, submerged themselves in the milky-white spring water.

After a while, Aunt Head Instructor, seemingly having received a signal from underwater, turned to Yan Zhen and called out, “You can come in now, Yan Zhen.”

Yan Zhen quickly undressed, keeping on his beloved elephant-print boxer briefs, then jumped into the pool and swam towards the central artificial mountain. He looked up at Aunt Head Instructor, who also jumped in.

Led by her, Yan Zhen dove nearly ten meters before he saw them.

Although they had entered the water fully clothed, they were enveloped in Water Mystic Power, preventing their clothes from getting wet. They looked like beautiful mermaids.

Two formations, one large and one small, were inscribed on the pool floor. There were two empty spots within the larger formation, Younger Aunt Dean sitting on one, the other clearly meant for Yan Zhen.

The smaller formation was behind Yan Zhen’s designated spot.

Instructor Yu Xuan began giving instructions, transmitting her voice through Mystic Power, “Yan Zhen, go to the spot opposite Younger Aunt. Aunt, you go behind Yan Zhen and help him gather the White Jade Spring’s energy, replenishing his Mystic Power.”

All of them cultivated the Timely Rain Heavenly Scripture, their Water Mystic Power very similar. To avoid interfering with Yan Zhen and Younger Aunt Dean’s co-cultivation, only Shui Bailan could act as his “charger.”

Shui Bailan naturally had no objections, even feeling a bit pleased. She went to the smaller formation behind Yan Zhen and sat down, placing her palm on his back.

Yan Zhen and Younger Aunt Dean faced each other, palm to palm.

Facing Yan Zhen like this, her palms touching his, with her niece, older sister, and best friend present, Dean Yu Qing’s heart fluttered. She bit her lip, trying to calm herself.

Shui Bailan, behind Yan Zhen, wasn’t overthinking things, only noticing how broad his back was.

As the formation activated, the co-cultivation began.

137 Yan Zhen: Human Charger

Supreme Elder Yu wasn’t the only one who found the situation unbelievable. The other Yu family members present were equally shocked by Instructor Yu Xuan’s explanation. They knew that Supreme Elder Yu had received guidance from a powerful expert in her youth, but they didn’t know who it was.

“Who is this Master Chen Xi?”

Instructor Yu Xuan, her arm linked with Yan Zhen’s, smiled and said, “Master Chen Xi is Yan Zhen’s master, and also the renowned Alchemist Saint of the Eighth Continent.”

“What?!”

The four beautiful elders exclaimed in unison.

“Yan Zhen’s master is Alchemist Saint Chen Xi?”

“Really? This kid is the Alchemist Saint’s disciple?”

“Oh my, the information didn’t mention this.”

“What’s going on? Yan Zhen, is your master the Alchemist Saint?”

Yan Zhen blinked, thinking, Did she really have to say that? The Clan Head Mother-in-law valued him precisely because of his talent and lack of background. Suddenly revealing his connection to the Alchemist Saint might make her suspicious of his motives. It would be disastrous!

“Y-yes.”

“Why didn’t you say so earlier?”

“Uh, Master wants me to keep a low profile, not to use her name for personal gain.”

“Does Alchemist Saint Chen Xi know about you marrying into the Yu family?”

“Yes, she does.”

“Would the Alchemist Saint allow her disciple to marry into another family?”

“Well, Master said she’s only responsible for teaching me skills, not interfering in my personal matters, as long as I don’t disgrace her.”

“…”

The Clan Head Mother-in-law was skeptical, as were Younger Aunt Dean, Grand Elder Great Aunt, and Aunt Head Instructor. The four beautiful elders continued to scrutinize Yan Zhen, making him feel immense pressure.

“No wonder you could refine three Extreme Flames. So you had the Alchemist Saint’s guidance.”

“Hmph, talk about lucky!”

“Hehe, being chosen by the Alchemist Saint is a testament to Little Yan Zhen’s talent. Even the Supreme Elder couldn’t become Alchemist Saint Chen Xi’s disciple.”

“Let’s put that aside for now and discuss the matter of your cultivation technique and constitution.”

The Clan Head Mother-in-law steered the conversation back on track. “Since you know the flaws of our Yu family’s cultivation technique and constitution, Xuan’er, you should also know the solution, right?”

“Naturally.” Instructor Yu Xuan released Yan Zhen’s arm and continued, “As I mentioned earlier, solitary Yin cannot create, and solitary Yang cannot grow. Therefore, upon reaching higher realms, specifically from the Mystic Lord realm onwards, occasionally refining some pure Yang substances can break the curse. Once the extreme Yin state has formed within the body, it’s very difficult to dispel. If it becomes absolute Yin, then it’s practically irreversible, unless one can comprehend the ‘Yin transforming into Yang’ realm.”

For example, Supreme Elder Yu was already close to the absolute Yin state. Without a pure Yang substance on the level of the Great Crimson Skyfire, and unable to achieve “Yin transforming into Yang” herself, her cultivation would be stuck at third-grade Supreme Elder.

“So that’s how it is…”

“Xuan’er, quickly check what state my body is in! I haven’t reached absolute Yin yet, have I?”

“You’re overthinking it, Younger Aunt. You’re only a two-star Mystic Ancestor. You’re fine for now. However, continuing your current cultivation method will eventually cause problems. It’s best to take preventative measures early on. Great Aunt is also fine, probably due to her lifestyle. But Mother—”

Instructor Yu Xuan turned to her mother.

“Perhaps because you gave birth to me and have always lived on Yu Tian Island, your condition is more serious. It’s best to address it as soon as possible.”

Clan Head Yu Lu discreetly placed her left hand on her right arm, covering her slightly swollen breasts, and asked calmly, “What kind of pure Yang substance do I need to refine to alleviate my current symptoms?”

“Usually, the Yang Essence of the sun and moon, formally known as Solar Essence. Most of what’s available on the market is mixed with Fire Essence, making it less effective. The best option is still a Yang attribute Extreme Flame,” Instructor Yu Xuan walked behind Yan Zhen, placing her hands on his shoulders, as if presenting him like a product. “Like the Gold and Silver Fire and the Great Crimson Skyfire that Yan Zhen possesses.”

The four beautiful elders’ gazes focused on Yan Zhen once again.

Instructor Yu Xuan continued her “sales pitch.” “The Gold and Silver Fire is relatively gentle, while the Great Crimson Skyfire is more potent. Given Mother’s condition, both are suitable. However, using the Gold and Silver Fire would take more time, while the Great Crimson Skyfire not only saves time but also offers a chance to gain a trace of evolutionary power, greatly benefiting your advancement.”

Yan Zhen blinked, dumbfounded. Why were they suddenly asking him to contribute his Extreme Flames?

Although the Clan Head Mother-in-law and the others were all at the Mystic Ancestor realm, much lower than Supreme Elder Yu, there were three of them. His small body couldn’t handle it.

And it wasn’t even necessary! Their conditions weren’t that serious. They could just buy some Solar Essence and slowly recuperate!

Of course, he couldn’t say that. He still had to appease the Clan Head Mother-in-law.

Instructor Yu Xuan’s enthusiastic recommendation was clearly to create an opportunity for him, to improve his standing with the Clan Head and her two sisters.

And after his cultivation increased, he would have to co-cultivate with Supreme Elder Yu anyway, to help her break through her bottleneck.

He could use the Clan Head and the others as practice.

Yan Zhen put on a sincere expression. “If Mother-in-law needs it, I’m happy to contribute my Extreme Flames.”

Clan Head Yu Lu pondered for a moment. “How would that work?”

“According to the method Supreme Elder Yu taught me, you simply need to co-cultivate with Yan Zhen,” Instructor Yu Xuan recalled. “Treat Yan Zhen like a… living Mystic Crystal, Mother. You just need to absorb and refine the Extreme Flames he releases.”

—That description… don’t actually treat me like a charger, Instructor!

Yan Zhen gave her a reproachful look.

“Yan Zhen’s current cultivation is still low. He might not be able to withstand a Mystic Ancestor’s… extraction. If Mother wants his help, you’ll need to make some preparations, like setting up a Yang Gathering Formation to enhance Yan Zhen’s power. Or, we could do it in the White Jade Spring, with others helping him replenish his Mystic Power from the spring water.”

Yan Zhen’s eyes lit up.

Right, that’s another option!

If his Mystic Power was insufficient, others could recharge him, and then he could recharge Supreme Elder Yu. Problem solved!

Well, not quite. He had already borrowed the power of the Fire Refining Starry Sky and reached his body’s current limit. He was fully “charged.” Further charging would make him explode.

So, this was the version without borrowing the Starry Sky’s power.

Yan Zhen’s excitement dimmed.

The four beautiful elders, hearing Instructor Yu Xuan’s explanation, fell into thought, exchanging glances.

Shui Bailan, the least involved, spoke first. “Sister-in-law, what Xuan’er said seems reasonable. It’s best to address these cultivation issues early on.”

“That’s true, but the question is, can we trust this boy?” Younger Aunt Dean blinked and said seriously, “I’ll try it first. If it works, then Second Sister and Elder Sister can go next.”

Shui Bailan rolled her eyes, thinking, Your intentions are so obvious.

“Although I trust Little Yan Zhen, since Xiao Qing wants to try first, then you can go first,” Grand Elder Yu Yan said. “What do you think, Xiao Lu?”

Clan Head Yu Lu looked at her daughter, then at Yan Zhen, and nodded slightly.

136 Instructor Yu Xuan Schools Her Mother

Seeing her younger aunt speechless, Instructor Yu Xuan couldn’t help but giggle, then she composed herself and greeted her mother, great-aunt, aunt, and younger aunt respectfully.

Yan Zhen also greeted them.

Clan Head Yu Lu looked at her radiant daughter, then at the pale Yan Zhen, her eyebrows slightly raised. “Did you two… cross the line?”

Instructor Yu Xuan replied calmly, “Yes, Mother. I’ve given myself to Yan Zhen.”

These words caused Younger Aunt Dean and Aunt Head Instructor’s expressions to change, and even Grand Elder Great Aunt opened her narrowed eyes, her face serious.

Then, all eyes focused on Yan Zhen. Seeing his pale complexion, they knew something was wrong.

Grand Elder Yu Yan instantly appeared before him, grabbed his wrist without a word, and channeled her Mystic Power into him, probing his condition.

Dean Yu Qing, furious, pointed at Yan Zhen and scolded, “You… you scoundrel! Why couldn’t you control yourself?! You had to harm yourself and others, didn’t you?! You have to make us angry to be satisfied, don’t you?! You idiot!”

Not just her, but even the usually calm and collected Shui Bailan was also enraged. She asked anxiously, “Yu Yan, how is he? Can it be reversed?”

Clan Head Yu Lu’s face was frosty, her silence speaking volumes about her brewing anger.

Then, Grand Elder Yu Yan let out a surprised “Eh?”, breaking the tension.

“What’s going on? Little Yan Zhen seems perfectly fine.”

She opened Yan Zhen’s eyelids, checking the blood vessels in his eyes, then made him open his mouth to examine his tongue, even touching his chest, like a quirky old doctor or a curious child.

Shui Bailan blinked blankly, confused.

When Xuan’er came of age, her grandmother had placed a restriction on her. If she engaged in sexual intercourse with a man before reaching the Mystic King realm, she would absorb his essence, Qi, and spirit, completely crippling him.

This was to protect the heir and prevent unwanted pregnancies before marriage.

“How could he be fine?” Dean Yu Qing grabbed Yan Zhen’s other wrist, channeled her Mystic Power into him, and quickly echoed her older sister’s surprise. “Brat, why aren’t you affected? Bored, so you decided to play a prank on your elders?”

Yan Zhen shrugged, feigning innocence.

Then, Instructor Yu Xuan explained, “I broke the restriction, so Yan Zhen wasn’t affected.”

The three women exchanged glances. Clan Head Yu Lu, still motionless, asked coldly, “You haven’t reached the Mystic King realm yet. How could you break the restriction placed by Mother?”

Instructor Yu Xuan confessed directly, “Don’t be surprised, Mother, but I’m reborn. I’ve returned from the future with my memories.”

“Reborn?”

Even the usually indifferent Clan Head was stunned by these words, as were the Grand Elder, Dean, and Head Instructor.

Reborn? Such a thing rarely even appeared in stories.

“Xuan’er, are you serious?” Shui Bailan asked. “Don’t lie to us.”

Instructor Yu Xuan smiled faintly. “Aunt, I’m not joking. I’m truly reborn, with memories of my past life. Because I reached the Mystic Ancestor realm in my past life, I know how to break the restriction. Not just break it, but also how to apply it. The restriction is derived from the Devouring Water Mystic Skill in the Timely Rain Heavenly Scripture, right?”

Shui Bailan, not a Yu family blood relative and ineligible to cultivate the Timely Rain Heavenly Scripture, quickly looked at her sister-in-law and the others for their reactions.

The three Yu family leaders all looked surprised.

Devouring Water was an Ancestor-level Mystic Skill recorded in the seventh level of the Timely Rain Heavenly Scripture. Logically, Xuan’er shouldn’t know about it, as she was only at the Mystic General realm and could only access up to the fourth level.

“You peeked at the later chapters?”

“I read them in my past life. Do you still not believe me, Mother? Then let me offer more proof.” Instructor Yu Xuan, well-prepared, continued, “For example, the reason why it’s so difficult for our Yu family to produce Mystic Venerables.”

The four beautiful elders’ attention immediately sharpened. This was a long-standing problem that plagued the Yu family.

They had the cultivation technique, abundant resources, and decent talent, yet the highest realm they could reach was peak Mystic Ancestor. They couldn’t advance to Mystic Venerable, making the Yu family’s position awkward. They had a Supreme Elder, yet not a single Mystic Venerable.

There were many theories, but no one knew the true reason.

“Xuan’er, do you really know?”

Instructor Yu Xuan, without keeping them in suspense, explained, her words echoing Chen Xi’s earlier explanation.

Pure Yin couldn’t create, and solitary Yang couldn’t grow. The Yu family, from their constitution to their cultivation techniques, and even their environment, were too Yin-heavy, leading to an extreme, even absolute, Yin state within their bodies, blocking their path forward.

And this extreme, absolute Yin state not only hindered their advancement but also harmed their bodies. As their cultivation stagnated, various ailments would arise.

“For example, Younger Aunt, don’t you often feel cold at night, and sometimes… have certain desires for men, unable to help but… relieve yourself?”

Dean Yu Qing’s face instantly turned crimson. She immediately looked at Yan Zhen, seeing his knowing smirk, and was mortified. “I-I don’t! Xuan’er, don’t talk nonsense!”

Instructor Yu Xuan ignored her and continued, “Great Aunt’s situation is relatively mild, but her skin is overly moisturized, almost slippery to the touch, and you can literally squeeze water out of it.”

Grand Elder Yu Yan, her eyes narrowed, touched her cheek with a troubled expression.

“Yes, being too moisturized is also a problem. I have to add water-absorbing runes to my undergarments. Otherwise, I feel damp and sticky all the time.”

“As for Mother—”

Instructor Yu Xuan looked at her mother, whose expression became unnatural.

“Mother, ever since you advanced to three-star Mystic Ancestor, your… lactation restarted, and your breasts occasionally ache, correct?”

“…”

Silence fell over the pavilion, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

—Instructor, are you sure you should be saying these things?

Yan Zhen felt awkward, lowering his head and holding his breath, afraid that Mother-in-law Clan Head, in her anger, would take it out on him, the only man present.

Younger Aunt Dean, Grand Elder Great Aunt, and Aunt Head Instructor glanced at their second sister/sister-in-law’s ample bosom with strange expressions.

A faint blush colored Clan Head Yu Lu’s beautiful face. Having her carefully guarded secret revealed so publicly, even her strong composure wavered.

She maintained her expressionless facade and said calmly, “If it’s a problem with our cultivation technique and constitution, then why didn’t the Supreme Elder encounter a bottleneck at peak Mystic Ancestor and successfully advanced to Supreme Elder?”

Instructor Yu Xuan replied, “Two reasons. First, the Supreme Elder isn’t a Yu family blood relative. Although her constitution is also extremely Yin, it’s slightly different from ours. Second, when she was younger, she received guidance from Master Chen Xi and obtained a wisp of the pure Yang Gold and Silver Fire, breaking through the extreme Yin within her body, which allowed her to advance smoothly.”

135 Making Master the Most Important

“Master Chen Xi, I’ll take my leave now. I’ll visit you again in a few days.”

“Go. Don’t overthink things. Pursue what your heart truly desires.”

“Thank you for your guidance, Master Chen Xi. I’ll keep your words in mind.”

Clutching the vial of Yan Zhen’s blood and flames, Supreme Elder Yu left the Fire Refining Starry Sky and returned to the Jiā Lán Sacred Ground.

“Then I’ll be going too, Master.”

Instructor Yu Xuan was still waiting for him at the White Jade Spring.

Just as he was about to activate the Star Shifting Fire Seal, Beautiful Master called out, “Wait, Zhen’er. Master has a question for you.”

Yan Zhen paused. “Please ask, Master.”

Chen Xi looked at her disciple’s handsome face and asked seriously, “How far have things progressed between you and Instructor Yu Xuan?”

—Uh, such a direct question. Is Beautiful Master angry?

Yan Zhen felt a bead of sweat trickle down his forehead and replied nervously, “I-I’ve already confirmed our relationship with Instructor Yu Xuan.”

“Are you going to marry her?”

“Yes.”

“What if the Yu family doesn’t approve?”

“Then I’ll try to convince them.”

“And if you can’t?”

“I’ll ask Supreme Elder Yu to intervene.”

“Little Yu’er won’t interfere in the Yu family’s affairs. That’s her principle.”

“Can’t she make an exception?”

“She could, but even Little Yu’er’s words might not be enough.”

“Why? Isn’t Supreme Elder Yu the Yu family’s guardian?”

“You don’t understand, Zhen’er. Little Yu’er isn’t a blood relative of the Yu family, but an adopted daughter. To repay her adoptive mother’s kindness, she swore an oath to protect the Yu family but never interfere with their authority. Although the Yu family elders usually listen to Little Yu’er’s advice, they might not be so obedient when it comes to fundamental issues.”

“If even Supreme Elder Yu can’t help, then I’ll have to rely on myself!” Yan Zhen’s eyebrows furrowed, his gaze sharpening. “I’ll become stronger, so strong that they won’t even dare to refuse. Then all problems will be solved!”

“Zhen’er…” Chen Xi’s heart was touched, then she chuckled softly. “If Instructor Yu Xuan heard those words, she would be moved to tears.”

“Master is teasing me again.”

“Master is praising you.”

Yan Zhen mustered his courage, blushed slightly, and said, “Does Master also want to hear me say those words?”

Her disciple’s directness made Chen Xi blush as well. She coughed and said, feigning indifference, “Master didn’t say that. You’re overthinking it, Zhen’er.”

“No matter what others say, I won’t let you down, Master.” Yan Zhen said seriously. “I’ll cultivate diligently, then marry you and make you… the most important one.”

This was the second time Chen Xi had heard such words of affection from her disciple. Their true relationship now out in the open, her ears turned red, but her heart felt incredibly sweet.

“Mm-hmm, Master believes you.”

Having said what he wanted to say, Yan Zhen, flustered, quickly left the Fire Refining Starry Sky and returned to the empty stone chamber.

Their wet clothes were still scattered on the floor, along with a white cloth stained crimson.

Yan Zhen carefully put away the stained cloth, gathered the other clothes into a bundle, and then quickly left the stone chamber.

A few moments later, he returned to the White Jade Spring and found Instructor Yu Xuan dozing by the pool, her head bobbing slightly, looking incredibly cute.

After a while, Instructor Yu Xuan woke up, realizing she was still naked in the White Jade Spring. She looked up and saw Yan Zhen, fully clothed, sitting on the artificial mountain, and said petulantly, “When did you get back? You were gone so long.”

Yan Zhen scratched his cheek. “I spent some time cleaning up the traces in the stone chamber.”

Instructor Yu Xuan wasn’t truly upset and asked, “What about the clothes?”

Actually, she was more concerned about the stained white cloth, not the clothes.

Yan Zhen understood and grinned. “I put them away. Do you want to wear them, Instructor?”

“Y-you… give them to me.”

“Okay.”

Yan Zhen retrieved her wet clothes.

“Here, Instructor, catch.”

Instructor Yu Xuan bit her lip, wanting to pinch his ear. “Not these! You know what I want. Give it to me.”

“You should get out of the water first, Instructor. It’s almost noon. Let’s go back.”

“Then turn around. Don’t peek.”

“Okay.”

“…”

Seeing Yan Zhen dramatically cover his eyes with both hands, Instructor Yu Xuan couldn’t help but laugh. She covered her breasts with her arms, climbed out of the pool, dried herself with Mystic Power, and then, under Yan Zhen’s heated gaze, retrieved a clean blue dress from her storage ring and put it on, concealing her alluring body.

Instructor Yu Xuan, now a “woman,” exuded a captivating charm, making even Yan Zhen’s heart race, despite having just enjoyed her intimacy.

After quickly tying up her hair, she walked over to Yan Zhen, extended her hand, and looked at him, her expression a mix of playfulness and a subtle threat.

Yan Zhen didn’t dare tease her any further and obediently took out the stained white cloth, which Instructor Yu Xuan quickly snatched and put away in her storage ring.

“Ahem, let’s go back.”

Instructor Yu Xuan, pretending nothing had happened, took his arm affectionately and returned to the main residence with him, ready to face her mother.

Her loss of virginity would definitely be discovered, so it was better to confess herself.

In the Yu family’s back garden, the four beautiful elders were sitting in a pavilion, enjoying tea and pastries.

Dean Yu Qing, her arms crossed, said angrily, “Where did that brat take Xuan’er? I searched everywhere, but I can’t find them!”

Shui Bailan, who had been following her, adjusted her glasses and thought, This is the Yu family residence. It should be Xuan’er who took Yan Zhen somewhere.

Clan Head Yu Lu asked calmly, “You were following them?”

“Of course not!” Dean Yu Qing retorted. “I was just worried about Xuan’er, so I followed to… supervise them!”

Grand Elder Yu Yan chuckled. “That’s called following, Xiao Qing. And it’s not a very nice thing to do. Little Yan Zhen is a soul cultivator. If he discovered you, your authority as an elder would be completely undermined.”

Dean Yu Qing stopped denying it and snorted haughtily.

“Aren’t you worried that that brat will… take advantage of Xuan’er?”

Clan Head Yu Lu calmly took a sip of tea. “As long as they don’t cross the line, I don’t care what they do.”

Dean Yu Qing said stubbornly, “But what if they do cross the line? What if that pig defiles our little cabbage? What if he refuses to take responsibility… Why are you looking at me like that? I’m worried about Xuan’er! Men are all the same, and that boy is no exception!”

Shui Bailan tugged on her friend’s sleeve, signaling her to look behind her.

Dean Yu Qing turned around, puzzled, and met Yan Zhen’s resentful gaze, her expression freezing.

Yan Zhen said, forcing a smile, “Talking behind someone’s back isn’t very nice, is it, Younger Aunt?”

Dean Yu Qing was incredibly embarrassed, her face burning red. “Oh, you’re back. So early. S-sit down.”

134 Truly Going All Out

The other method Chen Xi had in mind was physical dual cultivation.

Specifically, after connecting through a secret technique, Supreme Elder Yu would take the lead, directly drawing upon the Great Crimson Skyfire within Yan Zhen’s body for her cultivation.

Yan Zhen wouldn’t need to do anything, just endure until she finished, acting as a… living charger.

However, Chen Xi felt resistant to this idea.

She was quite fond of Supreme Elder Yu.

Chen Xi had helped many people, strong and weak, and befriended many so-called friends. But during the years she was missing, only Supreme Elder Yu remembered her kindness and continued searching for her.

In her previous life, after reuniting with Chen Xi, Supreme Elder Yu had doted on Yan Zhen out of affection for her, caring for him like a doting master, even more so than Chen Xi herself.

And after Chen Xi finally escaped the Fire Refining Starry Sky’s confinement, Supreme Elder Yu had generously offered her accumulated treasures, helping her quickly recover her cultivation.

Chen Xi was truly grateful and, in return, shared her experience of advancing to Demigod, helping Supreme Elder Yu progress further.

However, no matter how much she liked her, Chen Xi never intended for Supreme Elder Yu—Yu Shishi—to become her… daughter-in-law.

Moreover, Yan Zhen was already involved with Instructor Yu Xuan. If he dual cultivated with Supreme Elder Yu as well, how could they possibly coexist peacefully? And Yan Zhen probably wouldn’t agree to it either.

But she couldn’t just stand by and watch Supreme Elder Yu struggle with her cultivation bottleneck. The frustration of constant effort without progress could easily give rise to inner demons, potentially leading one down a dark path.

That’s what happened to Chen Xi’s junior sister in her previous life. Stuck at ninth-grade Supreme Elder, unable to advance to Demigod, she had targeted Yan Zhen, wanting to forcibly dual cultivate with him and drain his power for her own advancement. Fortunately, Chen Xi had intervened in time.

Her thoughts in turmoil, Chen Xi hesitated, a rare occurrence for her.

Supreme Elder Yu, noticing her conflicted expression, said seriously, “Master Chen Xi, is there something you find difficult to say? If it’s truly not possible, I’ll find another source of pure Yang energy myself. Please don’t trouble yourself on my account.”

Hearing this, Chen Xi felt even more guilty.

“Finding a pure Yang substance comparable to the Great Crimson Skyfire isn’t easy. Ordinary solar essence isn’t sufficient for a Supreme Elder’s needs.”

Chen Xi paused, glanced at her precious disciple on the platform, then transmitted her voice through Spiritual Power: “There is a method, but you might not be able to accept it.”

Supreme Elder Yu paused, then replied through transmission: “Please speak freely, Master Chen Xi.”

Chen Xi calmly explained the method of physical dual cultivation. Supreme Elder Yu fell silent after hearing it.

She was an adopted daughter of the Yu family and didn’t have their restrictive constitution. However, dual cultivating with a boy several generations younger than her was… embarrassing, especially since this boy was also the love interest of a junior within the clan.

Supreme Elder Yu looked at Yan Zhen. She normally wasn’t interested in prodigies or geniuses. She had only remembered his name because he possessed three Extreme Flames, even more than her admired Master Chen Xi. But after learning that he was Master Chen Xi’s disciple, she found him increasingly agreeable.

Handsome, well-behaved, talented, kind-hearted… he had so many good qualities.

But this was simply appreciation for an outstanding junior, nothing more.

However, Supreme Elder Yu felt a deep sense of longing.

Third-grade Supreme Elder wasn’t her limit. She could go further.

Her goal was Demigod, or even Mystic Saint!

Was she going to be stuck at this realm for ten, even dozens, of years?

If there was no hope, then so be it. But the opportunity for advancement was right before her. Even a Supreme Elder found it difficult to resist such temptation.

“…”

“Think about it carefully, Little Yu’er. If you don’t adjust your cultivation method soon, every future attempt will be agonizing. This is the drawback of extreme Yin and Yang constitutions.”

Just like Yi Xian’er with her natural Yin Body, her situation was even more extreme.

“Don’t worry about Zhen’er. If you can accept this method, I’ll convince him.”

Supreme Elder Yu nodded slightly, then, instead of using Spiritual Power transmission, she spoke aloud, “Thank you, Master Chen Xi. It’s my fault for not only failing to repay your kindness but also adding to your troubles. I apologize, Master Chen Xi.”

Chen Xi sighed inwardly, knowing Supreme Elder Yu’s rigid personality. There was no point in trying to persuade her.

“Master,” Yan Zhen raised his hand timidly. “What should we do now?”

“We’ll put that aside for now. Zhen’er, dispel the power of the Fire Refining Starry Sky.”

“Huh? Oh.”

Yan Zhen obediently dispersed the surging Mystic King level power within him, jumped down from the platform, and scratched his head awkwardly.

“Sorry, Supreme Elder Yu, my current cultivation isn’t strong enough to help—Master, is there no other way?”

If he couldn’t help Supreme Elder Yu, what would happen when he entered the Jiā Lán Sacred Ground? Would he lose her favor?

Not just that, he also had a system mission to complete.

He could only rely on his all-powerful Beautiful Master.

However, Beautiful Master shook her head. “We won’t consider that for now. If there are any new developments, Master will inform you, Zhen’er.”

—It’s over. Even my all-powerful Beautiful Master can’t help. The mission is stuck.

Yan Zhen felt a chill in his heart.

“Alright, let me know if you need anything. I’ll do my best to help—oh, right.”

Yan Zhen suddenly took out a small jade bottle, pricked his finger, circulated his Mystic Power, and let ten drops of blood fall into the bottle, the opening flickering with crimson flames.

Chen Xi, seeing this, felt a pang of sympathy. “Zhen’er, what are you doing…?”

Yan Zhen’s face was slightly pale. He closed the bottle with trembling hands and handed it to Supreme Elder Yu. “Supreme Elder, this is for you. I’ve sealed the power of the Great Crimson Skyfire within my blood. It should be… somewhat helpful.”

In the script, after each co-cultivation session with Supreme Elder Yu, Yan Zhen would give her a drop of his Supreme Yang Body blood.

Although he hadn’t achieved the Supreme Yang Body yet, it should still have some effect.

Supreme Elder Yu paused, looked at Chen Xi, and, seeing her nod, accepted the warm jade bottle, saying softly, “Thank you.”

Yan Zhen grinned, thinking, This is truly going all out on the investment.

Surely, seeing his sincerity, Supreme Elder Yu would dote on him like in the script, right?

It didn’t matter if the mission was stuck. Preventing the subsequent plot from collapsing was more important.

Supreme Elder Yu held the warm jade bottle, feeling the heat radiating into her palm. Looking at the young man’s pale face and forced smile, she felt a long-forgotten emotion stir within her.

Like that cold winter day many years ago, when her adoptive mother had led her, a young and lost child, to this island and told her that this was her home.

The warmth of her adoptive mother’s hand, she would never forget it.

“…”

A faint smile touched Supreme Elder Yu’s lips, and she reached out, placing her hand on Yan Zhen’s head, gently stroking his hair.

Yan Zhen was stunned, then secretly delighted. He hadn’t expected this gesture to be so effective!

Chen Xi, however, felt a pang of jealousy, as if her precious little disciple had been stolen away.

133 The Method of Dual Cultivation

Seeing Beautiful Master and Supreme Elder Yu’s gazes fall upon him, Yan Zhen blushed and scratched his cheek.

As expected, Supreme Elder Yu meeting Beautiful Master earlier meant that the plot point of him helping her break through her bottleneck had also been moved forward.

According to the script, ordinary people possessed both Yin and Yang energies within their bodies, though the balance varied. However, some people were born with extreme Yin or extreme Yang constitutions. While powerful, such constitutions presented many limitations in cultivation.

At lower realms, Yin and Yang clashed, making coexistence difficult. At higher realms, however, harmony between Yin and Yang was essential, Yin giving rise to Yang, and Yang giving rise to Yin, creating an endless cycle!

Supreme Elder Yu’s constitution and cultivation techniques were both extremely Yin. To advance further, she needed to comprehend either “extreme Yin transforming into Yang” or “nourishing Yin with Yang.”

The former depended heavily on enlightenment and opportunity. She might achieve it in a few days of meditation, or it might take her a decade. The latter was a more reliable method.

The choice of a pure Yang substance was also crucial. Common choices included the Yang essence of the sun and moon. A higher-level option was an Extreme Flame, a pure and powerful Yang force!

For example, the wisp of Gold and Silver Fire Beautiful Master had given to Supreme Elder Yu earlier. However, the Gold and Silver Fire was a low-ranked flame, becoming practically useless after reaching the Mystic Ancestor realm.

The best option was Yan Zhen’s Great Crimson Skyfire. It was not only pure Yang but also possessed a trace of evolutionary power, beneficial for breakthroughs. Moreover, its ranking wasn’t too high or too low, making it easier to absorb.

Because Supreme Elder Yu possessed sufficient power to suppress the Great Crimson Skyfire, there was no need for physical dual cultivation to transfer the flame. They simply had to face each other, palm to palm.

Yan Zhen would release the Great Crimson Skyfire, which Supreme Elder Yu would absorb. She would then release the “Yin Void Fire” generated by her Water Mystic Power, nourishing Yan Zhen in return. This cycle, a small heavenly circuit followed by a large heavenly circuit, constituted one cultivation session. Repeating this forty-nine times would complete the process.

The difficulty lay in the vast difference in their cultivation levels. Supreme Elder Yu was far stronger than Yan Zhen. To satisfy her needs, he had to provide a massive amount of flame, which he couldn’t do alone. He needed to borrow the power of the Fire Refining Starry Sky.

This was a significant burden for Yan Zhen.

In the script, after each cultivation session, Supreme Elder Yu would be brimming with energy, while Yan Zhen would be completely drained, collapsing into sleep.

Supreme Elder Yu witnessed Yan Zhen’s efforts and was deeply grateful. This was one of the main reasons she doted on him later.

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[Current Plot Progress – Chapter 488: Dual Cultivation with Supreme Elder Yu?]
[Acting Requirements: Using the power of the Fire Refining Starry Sky, dual cultivate with Supreme Elder Yu, release the Great Crimson Skyfire to help her break through her bottleneck, and increase her affection level.]
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“…”

After quickly reviewing the plot, Yan Zhen said, putting on a serious face, “Is there anything I can do to help?”

Supreme Elder Yu nodded slightly and said sincerely, “I need your Great Crimson Skyfire to aid my cultivation.”

Yan Zhen feigned ignorance. “Of course. Do you just need a wisp of the Great Crimson Skyfire’s flame, Supreme Elder?”

Supreme Elder Yu turned to Chen Xi, who shook her head. “A wisp isn’t enough. When I gave Little Yu’er a wisp of the Gold and Silver Fire, that flame contained my Demigod level power, allowing it to burn for years. With your current strength, Zhen’er, you can’t achieve that yet.”

“Then what should we do? Supreme Elder Yu cultivates Water Mystic Power. She shouldn’t be able to contain the Great Crimson Skyfire’s flame seed, right?”

“Don’t worry, Zhen’er. Master won’t ask you to transfer the flame seed to Little Yu’er.” Chen Xi smiled. “You just need to dual cultivate with her.”

“Dual cultivate?!”

Yan Zhen widened his eyes, feigning surprise, while Supreme Elder Yu remained calm. “Master Chen Xi means ‘co-cultivate,’ right?”

Dual cultivation included both physical and non-physical methods. However, nowadays, “dual cultivation” usually referred to the physical kind. To differentiate, non-physical dual cultivation was called “co-cultivation,” meaning “synchronous cultivation.”

“However, Master Chen Xi, Yan Zhen’s cultivation is still too weak. If he co-cultivates with Shishi, he’ll be drained of his Mystic Power in moments…”

A third-grade Supreme Elder and a six-star Mystic Master, the difference was vast.

“Let Zhen’er borrow the power of the Fire Refining Starry Sky.” Chen Xi turned to Yan Zhen. “Zhen’er, co-cultivating with Little Yu’er will not only help her but also greatly benefit you. Are you willing to help?”

“Naturally, I’m willing!” Yan Zhen cupped his hands respectfully. “After all, Supreme Elder Yu is Instructor Yu Xuan’s elder, thus also my elder. I’ll do anything I can to help.”

Chen Xi nodded with satisfaction, and the indifference in Supreme Elder Yu’s eyes softened slightly.

“Then I’ll have to trouble you.”

“You’re too kind, Supreme Elder. Master, when do we begin?”

“Let’s try it now.”

Chen Xi raised her hand, and a platform rose between them.

“Zhen’er, you go first. Master will help you connect with the Fire Refining Starry Sky and borrow its power to unleash the full potential of the Great Crimson Skyfire.”

“Yes, Master!”

Yan Zhen jumped onto the platform, closed his eyes, and began circulating the Emperor Flame Technique, trying to connect with the Fire Refining Starry Sky.

Chen Xi’s form below dissipated, her essence merging with the Fire Refining Starry Sky to assist him.

The Emperor Flame Technique originated from the Fire Refining Starry Sky. Mastering it to a high level granted control over the Starry Sky itself.

When Yan Zhen went berserk in his previous life, he had subconsciously borrowed the Fire Refining Starry Sky’s power to instantly kill the Serpent Queen (his wife, Cai Lian), who had provoked him, and then… violated her.

Later, this technique would become Yan Zhen’s ultimate trump card. Whenever he was outmatched, he would borrow the Starry Sky’s power, temporarily boosting his cultivation and turning the tables!

He even named this secret technique the Nine Transformations of Yan Luo, each transformation doubling his power!

Although his current cultivation was low, with Beautiful Master’s assistance, borrowing the Starry Sky’s power wasn’t difficult.

The question was, how much could he borrow?

A power descended from the void, entering Yan Zhen’s body, instantly boosting his aura, raising him from six-star Mystic Master to one-star Mystic King.

This was the current limit of his body. Pushing further would be reckless, like when he went berserk before. While powerful, it would have consequences.

“…”

Supreme Elder Yu frowned slightly.

Whoosh.

Chen Xi’s form rematerialized beside Supreme Elder Yu, her expression unchanged.

—Just Mystic King? Still too weak.

In her previous life, when Yan Zhen co-cultivated with Supreme Elder Yu, he was already close to the Mystic King realm. Borrowing the Starry Sky’s power had boosted him directly to nine-star Mystic Lord, just one step away from Mystic Ancestor, barely enough to withstand a Supreme Elder’s power!

Yan Zhen, also returning to his senses, felt the surge of power within him and said innocently, “Doesn’t seem… strong enough?”

Advancing the plot wasn’t always a good thing. With his current strength, how could he satisfy Supreme Elder Yu? How could he complete the mission?

I’m screwed~~~

“What should we do?” Supreme Elder Yu was slightly disappointed. “Is there another way, Master Chen Xi?”

“Well…”

Chen Xi hesitated.

There was a way, but she was reluctant to use it.

132 Supreme Elder Yu’s Bottleneck

Within the Fire Refining Starry Sky, burning stars were arrayed against a backdrop of darkness and void. Five of these stars shone particularly bright, each with a distinct color: deep blue, gold-silver, blood-red, grayish-black, and multicolored…

A vast, circular plaza floated serenely among the stars, surrounded by towering pillars connected by chains of runes. At the plaza’s center stood an ancient altar, and upon it sat a breathtakingly beautiful figure in a black dress with flowing white hair.

With a ripple of spatial energy, Yan Zhen and Supreme Elder Yu appeared at the edge of the altar. He led her towards Beautiful Master, who was meditating.

Just as they arrived, Chen Xi slowly opened her blue eyes, clear as crystal, their gaze falling upon her precious disciple and a familiar figure beside him. A flicker of surprise crossed her beautiful face.

“Hmm? Little Yu’er?”

Hearing this nickname, Supreme Elder Yu gasped, her own blue eyes, similar to Chen Xi’s, fixed on her benefactor.

Even Yan Zhen, standing beside her, could sense the intensity of her emotions. However, as a Supreme Elder, she quickly regained her composure and bowed respectfully. “Master Chen Xi, it’s been a long time.”

Chen Xi was a bit puzzled. Why had Zhen’er brought Little Yu’er here at this time? She looked at Supreme Elder Yu and nodded slightly. “Indeed, it has. Little Yu’er, you’ve actually reached the Supreme Elder realm? Impressive.”

Supreme Elder Yu said, a bit formally, “It’s all thanks to your guidance, Master Chen Xi, that I’ve achieved my current accomplishments. I’ll never forget your kindness.”

Yan Zhen felt a bit awkward. Although he knew Supreme Elder Yu’s real name was Yu Shishi, he couldn’t reconcile this cute name with her aloof demeanor.

She probably felt the same way, using this name only in front of Beautiful Master. Usually, she addressed herself as “this Venerable.”

Chen Xi, however, was used to this nickname and smiled faintly. “Don’t be so modest. You’re talented, have great comprehension, and are diligent. Reaching the Supreme Elder realm is mostly due to your own efforts. I only gave you a little push; it’s nothing worth mentioning.”

“Master Chen Xi is also my savior,” Supreme Elder Yu said seriously. “If it weren’t for you, Master, I would have died long ago. Such a great kindness, how can I not repay it?”

Chen Xi sighed softly, a hint of resignation in her voice. “Did you have Zhen’er bring you here just to repay your debt?”

“Of course not just that. I’ve always wanted to see you again, Master Chen Xi.” Supreme Elder Yu said sincerely. “Why are you within the Fire Refining Starry Sky? Your aura… it seems… unusual…”

Chen Xi didn’t hide anything. “After my battle with the Demonic Consort, we were both severely injured. I was constantly pursued by the Demon Realm and some other shady characters. Near death, I entered the Fire Refining Starry Sky and, by chance, merged with it, becoming its World Spirit. I’m currently in a state between life and death. It’s natural that you can’t clearly perceive my aura.”

“So that’s what happened. No wonder you disappeared for so many years, Master Chen Xi.” Supreme Elder Yu frowned. “The Demonic Consort of the Demon Realm is truly a formidable opponent, even you couldn’t defeat her.”

“Indeed. The Demonic Consort is a direct descendant of the ancient Evil God, her bloodline incredibly pure. After so many years, she has likely reached the Saint realm.” Chen Xi sighed, even with her memories from her past life, she didn’t underestimate the Demonic Consort. “As for me, trapped within the Fire Refining Starry Sky, my cultivation hasn’t progressed at all. If it weren’t for absorbing Zhen’er’s Mystic Power, I wouldn’t even be able to communicate with the outside world.”

Supreme Elder Yu turned her gaze towards Yan Zhen.

“Is he your disciple, Master Chen Xi?”

Chen Xi’s face softened with a motherly smile. “Yes, Zhen’er is my greatest pride.”

In her previous life, she had only intended to compensate him for absorbing his Mystic Power for three years, so she took him as her disciple. She hadn’t expected their bond to deepen so much over time, her feelings eventually transforming into love for the disciple she had personally nurtured. Fate was truly a fickle thing.

Supreme Elder Yu had never seen such a gentle smile on Chen Xi’s face, and her curiosity about Yan Zhen grew.

“A sixteen-year-old, six-star Mystic Master, cultivating body, Mystic Power, and soul, all reaching the fourth realm, and even refining three Extreme Flames… Truly worthy of being Master Chen Xi’s disciple. Astonishing. No wonder that Yu Xuan girl is so devoted to you.”

Yan Zhen scoffed inwardly. You’ve met me before, Supreme Elder. You barely even glanced at me then, and now you’re impressed? Such a sycophant!

Besides, it wasn’t because of these things that Yu Xuan liked him, hmph!

Of course, he only complained inwardly. After all, he still needed Supreme Elder Yu’s support after entering the Jiā Lán Sacred Ground.

Maintaining a shy smile on his handsome face, Yan Zhen said obediently, “It’s all thanks to Master’s excellent guidance.”

“In that case, Shishi will soon be related to Master Chen Xi by marriage.”

“Hehe, let the young people decide their own matters. I won’t interfere.” Chen Xi said kindly. “Come here, Zhen’er.”

Yan Zhen grinned and walked over. Chen Xi patted his head affectionately. “Zhen’er, tell Master, how did you meet Little Yu’er?”

—I was caught having sex with Instructor Yu Xuan by Supreme Elder Yu.

He obviously couldn’t say that. Beautiful Master would never forgive him.

Yan Zhen glanced at Supreme Elder Yu and replied nervously, “I happened to encounter Supreme Elder Yu when she returned to the Yu family residence.”

“Don’t blame Yan Zhen, Master Chen Xi,” Supreme Elder Yu said, playing along. “I returned to the Yu residence to relax and ran into Yan Zhen. I recognized the Fire Refining Starry Sky pendant around his neck, so I asked him to bring me to see you, Master Chen Xi.”

“I’m not blaming him, just curious.” Chen Xi changed the subject. “Little Yu’er, I sense your aura is stagnant and unbalanced. Are you encountering a bottleneck in your cultivation?”

“Your eyes are as sharp as ever, Master Chen Xi.” Supreme Elder Yu bowed respectfully, her posture indicating her desire for guidance. “I advanced to third-grade Supreme Elder a year ago and haven’t made any progress since. Perhaps I’ve reached my limit.”

“That’s not the case.” Chen Xi shook her head. “With your talent, Supreme Elder isn’t your limit. However, your cultivation method is too biased, blocking your path forward.”

“I humbly request your guidance, Master Chen Xi.”

“Pure Yin cannot give birth, and solitary Yang cannot grow. Your Yu family’s constitution and cultivation techniques are too Yin-heavy, leading to an imbalance. That’s why no one has reached the Mystic Venerable realm. Back then, I gave you a wisp of the pure Yang Gold and Silver Fire to help you break through this Yin dominance. However, the Gold and Silver Fire is a low-ranked flame and can no longer keep up with your cultivation. That’s why the problem has resurfaced. You need at least a Heavenly Fire now.”

“A pure Yang Heavenly Fire?”

Supreme Elder Yu looked at Yan Zhen, and Chen Xi also turned to her disciple.

“The only one who can help you now is Zhen’er.”

131 Supreme Elder Yu’s Request

Supreme Elder Yu was overjoyed by this unexpected surprise.

She had initially intended to inquire about Master Chen Xi’s whereabouts, but she hadn’t expected her to be here!

“Could you—”

Just as she was about to ask Yan Zhen to introduce them, she realized he was still entangled with Xuan’er and stopped herself.

Supreme Elder Yu looked at them intently, then said, trying to sound gentle, “Inform me when you’re finished… If you can let me see Master Chen Xi, I’ll overlook your… indiscretion.”

Supreme Elder Yu, holding the pot filled with White Jade Spring water, retreated, the spatial distortion slowly dissipating.

Yan Zhen breathed a sigh of relief, his voice returning.

Instructor Yu Xuan, who had been diligently… pleasing her lover, opened her dazed eyes, looked at his handsome face, and asked softly, “What’s wrong, Yan Zhen? Did I hurt you?”

Yan Zhen shook his head and said tenderly, “Instructor is too good at this. I don’t want it to end so soon.”

Instructor Yu Xuan blushed, flustered. “I-I was just following the instructions in the book—then I’ll slow down, so it lasts longer.”

“No need. Let me take the lead.” Yan Zhen lifted her hips. “I want to make Instructor happy.”

“Yan Zhen…”

“Call me something else.”

“Eh? Mm… Husband~”

“Something else.”

“My… my lord?”

“No.”

“Mmm, darling~ good student~ good boy~”

“…”

Half an hour later, Instructor Yu Xuan lay limp on the ground, her eyes unfocused, panting softly.

Her clothes, scattered on the floor, were completely soaked, as if she had just been pulled from the water.

This was a common trait among the women of the Yu family.

Yan Zhen slowly withdrew, knelt beside her, and admired his handiwork.

Instructor Yu Xuan reached out towards him, her arms outstretched, as if asking for a hug. Yan Zhen smiled faintly, lifted her into his arms like a princess, and said, “Let’s get you cleaned up.”

Instructor Yu Xuan wrapped her arms around his neck, buried her face in his chest, and hummed contentedly.

Yan Zhen carried her back the way they came, emerging from behind the waterfall.

The water here was cold and uncomfortable. Yan Zhen decided to go to the White Jade Spring instead.

Holding the beautiful woman in his arms, he leaped into the air, stepping on starlight, and landed gracefully on the top of the waterfall, then flew towards the White Jade Spring.

Starlight shimmered on the shore as Yan Zhen and Instructor Yu Xuan reappeared. He carried her into the spring, walked to the first artificial mountain, and gently placed her on the resting spot.

“Are you feeling better, Instructor?”

Instructor Yu Xuan shook her head shyly, her black and blue hair swaying slightly.

“I’ve always been good, just… too good.”

“Let me help you wash up.”

“No, I should be the one washing you. That’s a wife’s duty.”

“But we’re not married yet.”

“In my heart, we are—are you denying it?”

“That’s not what I meant.”

“Even if you deny it, I’ve already set my heart on you.”

“Instructor…”

“Stand still. Let me… clean you up first. Mmm~”

“…”

Yan Zhen felt that Instructor Yu Xuan was truly the perfect wife.

Kind, a great cook, caring and strict, yet also submissive and devoted, fulfilling his every need.

The ideal partner!

As Yan Zhen was enjoying Instructor Yu Xuan’s ministrations, a cold voice suddenly echoed in his mind:

“—Cultivators shouldn’t indulge in excessive pleasure. As Master Chen Xi’s disciple, you should maintain your discipline.”

Yan Zhen was startled, remembering Supreme Elder Yu. He extended his Spiritual Perception and, to his surprise, found her soaking in the pool on the other side of the artificial mountain.

Her face was still veiled, but her hair was tied up, revealing her delicate ears, a teardrop-shaped gemstone dangling from her right earlobe.

The water level reached her chest, concealing her curvaceous figure, revealing only her sensual collarbone, smooth shoulders, and flawless skin, glowing with a healthy pink under the steam.

Supreme Elder Yu lifted her hand from beneath the milky water and flicked her finger. A sharp pain shot through Yan Zhen’s forehead, and he instinctively withdrew his Spiritual Perception.

“Don’t peek at women while they’re bathing. It’s basic etiquette.”

Yan Zhen obediently admitted his mistake, transmitting his voice through Spiritual Power. “I was wrong, Supreme Elder Yu.”

“I’ll return to my cave. Come see me after you’re finished—alone.”

“Understood, Supreme Elder Yu.”

Soon, her presence disappeared. She must have left.

Yan Zhen, relieved, perhaps spurred by Supreme Elder Yu’s interruption, quickly lost control.

He embraced Instructor Yu Xuan again, and they shared an intimate moment in the hot spring.

“Why are you staring?” she asked.

“Because Instructor is beautiful.”

Instructor Yu Xuan, usually gentle and elegant, now exuded a mature allure, her every glance captivating.

Unfortunately, this wasn’t the time for romance. Supreme Elder Yu was waiting for him in her cave. Although the plot had advanced, her meeting with Beautiful Master was a crucial scene.

It was because of Beautiful Master that the usually aloof and indifferent Supreme Elder Yu would dote on him, treating him even better than her own disciple, and even providing immense support during the Holy Son selection.

He had to act obedient, sensible, diligent, and mature, dispelling the “lecherous” impression and making Supreme Elder Yu favor him, just like in the script.

“Oh no.”

“What’s wrong, Yan Zhen?”

“I left my clothes in the stone chamber. If Supreme Elder Yu returns and sees them, it will be bad.”

“We can retrieve them after our bath. She won’t be back so soon.”

Yan Zhen’s lips twitched.

“It’s better to get them now. I can’t relax otherwise. Wait for me here, Instructor. I’ll be back soon.”

“Wait, Yan Zhen…”

Yan Zhen quickly got out of the water, dressed, and flew off using his Starry Sky Dance, landing at the foot of the waterfall.

As soon as he landed, Supreme Elder Yu’s voice echoed in his mind: “Come in.”

Before he could respond, a force pulled him into the waterfall, through the stone door, and along the passage, back to the spacious stone chamber.

Their clothes were still scattered on the floor, wet and disheveled.

Supreme Elder Yu, dressed in a water-blue dress with a sky-blue shawl draped over her arm, stood there, her blue eyes, visible above her veil, fixed on Yan Zhen.

Yan Zhen quickly bowed. “Junior Yan Zhen greets Supreme Elder Yu.”

Supreme Elder Yu said calmly, “No need for formalities. Take me to Master Chen Xi.”

Yan Zhen explained, “Master is within the Fire Refining Starry Sky, this pendant. To enter, I need to activate the Star Shifting Fire Seal, so please hold my hand, Supreme Elder.”

Supreme Elder Yu was silent for a moment, then extended her hand from within her long, white sleeve.

Yan Zhen carefully took her hand, finding it cool and smooth like the finest jade.

“Supreme Elder, please come closer.”

Supreme Elder Yu stepped forward, then, after a moment’s thought, took another half step, her tall figure almost touching Yan Zhen’s chest, her cool aura enveloping him.

—We don’t need to be this close.

Yan Zhen, feeling the pressure, quickly activated the Star Shifting Fire Seal.

With a ripple of spatial distortion, they vanished.