: Xiao Fan is about to confess his feelings to Gu Qingxue?

[Bright Intelligence: In order to stand out in today's inner sect competition and gain the favor of Sect Master Gu Qingxue, inner disciple Xiao Fan has purchased a valuable Youth Preservation Pill from the Four Seas Merchant Guild in advance. He plans to present it to the Sect Master in public after winning the competition to please her.]

[White Intelligence: Jiang Xuan, grandson of Grand Elder Jiang Wuyai, secretly cultivates a demonic technique called "Formless Demonic Art" in order to obtain a high ranking in the inner sect competition and attract the attention of the Holy Maiden Shen Miaoyin.]

Although this technique can boost strength in a short time, it is extremely easy to suffer from qi deviation. He will face Xiao Fan in today's competition, and will ultimately be defeated by Xiao Fan's breakthrough in the heat of battle, becoming a stepping stone for Xiao Fan's rise.

Lu Yuan looked at the three pieces of intelligence, his eyes flickering slightly.

The Enlightenment Futon is actually a pretty good auxiliary magic item.

As for Xiao Fan's intention to give Gu Qingxue the Youth Preservation Pill...

A cold smile curled at the corner of Lu Yuan's mouth.

Jiang Xuan, however, wanted to attract Shen Miaoyin's attention through the competition.

Lu Yuan glanced at Shen Miaoyin, who was now his maid, grinding ink for him, and a sense of amusement crept into his heart.

He knew very well that Jiang Xuan's actions were destined to be futile.

However, these are not the main points.

The key point is that Jiang Xuan will become a stepping stone for Xiao Fan's rise.

Lu Yuan would never allow such a thing to happen under his nose.

He wouldn't give Xiao Fan any opportunity to show off.

Lu Yuan immediately used his divine sense to send a message directly to the head of the Law Enforcement Hall.

The head of the Enforcement Hall, named Gu Qingxiao, is Gu Qingxue's cousin. He is upright and incorruptible, and one of the few trustworthy people in the sect.

"Qingxiao, come to Changsheng Peak to see me."

Before long, a man dressed in a black outfit from the Law Enforcement Hall, with a resolute face, appeared outside the cave.

"Disciple Gu Qingxiao greets the Ancestor."

"No need for formalities." Lu Yuan's voice came from the cave: "I order you to go to the inner disciples' residence immediately and take Jiang Xuanguan to the dungeon of the Enforcement Hall."

Gu Qingxiao was slightly taken aback upon hearing this: "May I ask, Ancestor, what crime has Jiang Xuan committed?"

"This boy is secretly practicing demonic arts and is already showing signs of going astray. If we allow him to participate in today's competition, it may cause trouble." Lu Yuan's voice was devoid of any emotion.

Of course, these are all just excuses.

The real reason was simply that he didn't want Jiang Xuan to become Xiao Fan's stepping stone.

"Disciple obeys." Although Gu Qingxiao had doubts in his heart, he would not question the ancestor's decree.

He accepted the order and left.

This news quickly reached the ears of the Grand Elder, Jiang Wuyai.

"What?"

Inside the Hall of Enforcement, Jiang Wuyai looked at his grandson, who was bound by spiritual chains and whose face was full of resentment and hatred, and trembled with anger.

"Who gave you the audacity to touch my grandson without my permission?" he roared angrily at Gu Qingxiao.

Gu Qingxiao said expressionlessly, "So what if he is the grandson of the Grand Elder? Practicing demonic arts is a major taboo in the sect. This matter was personally decreed by the Ancestor."

Ancestor.

Upon hearing those two words, Jiang Wuyai felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him from head to toe.

All his anger and resentment transformed into a deep sense of powerlessness and bitterness at that moment.

He dared not question the ancestor.

But the last trace of attachment he had for the sect had completely vanished.

His resolve to betray grew stronger.

The moment Jiang Xuan was imprisoned, a system notification sounded in Lu Yuan's mind.

[Ding! Successfully intercepted Xiao Fan's blue-level opportunity for breakthrough during battle. Reward: 100 Destiny Points.]

Lu Yuan was not surprised that the reward was not much.

After all, this was just a chance to break through in the heat of battle.

He got up and went to the Hall of Merit.

It was easy to find the unremarkable futon under the stone tablet, which exuded a calming and tranquil aura.

The meditation cushion for enlightenment.

This item is of little use to him at his current level.

He returned to his cave and casually handed the prayer mat to Gu Qingxue, who had just returned.

"Take this."

Gu Qingxue took the futon, feeling the Daoist essence contained within it, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"This...this is an enlightenment meditation cushion, thank you, my husband."

She looked at Lu Yuan, her clear, cool eyes filled with admiration and tenderness.

Her husband always manages to surprise her unexpectedly.

Looking at her captivating appearance, Lu Yuan's heart stirred slightly.

"You have just entered the Great Perfection of the Golden Core realm, and your cultivation level is still unstable."

He slowly began to speak: "Today, I will guide you through your cultivation once more."

"Guiding spiritual practice."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingxue was taken aback at first, but then immediately understood.

A beautiful blush immediately appeared on her pretty face.

Gu Qingxue recalled the dual cultivation session from a few days ago that had made her blush but left her with unforgettable memories.

A glimmer of hope arose in her heart.

Gu Qingxue lowered her head, her voice soft but full of obedience.

"I will obey my husband in everything."

Inside the cave, the yin and yang energies circulated, eventually returning to calm.

Gu Qingxue sat cross-legged, and the aura of a Golden Core cultivator at the Great Perfection stage had completely stabilized.

Her skin was more radiant than before, and her temperament became even more ethereal, with an added touch of indescribable charm amidst her cool and aloof demeanor.

After practicing dual cultivation, she further improved her control over the Yin Body.

Lu Yuan looked at his peerless Daoist partner beside him, a hint of gentleness flashing in his eyes.

"How are the preparations for the Inner Sect Competition going?" he asked.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingxue smiled confidently: "Husband, rest assured, with those thirty million low-grade spirit stones, everything is already prepared. The rewards for this competition are much more generous than any previous one."

Lu Yuan nodded: "Tell me, what is the reward for first place in this competition?"

Gu Qingxue's heart stirred slightly, and a hint of doubt arose.

In the past, my husband never cared about such competitions between junior members of sects. Why is he suddenly asking such detailed questions today?

However, she did not reveal her doubts, but answered truthfully: "My husband, there are two rewards for the first place winner of this competition. The first is a perfect Foundation Establishment Pill, which can help disciples at the peak of Qi Refining to build a perfect foundation, laying the most solid foundation for the future Core Formation. I specially obtained this pill from Wanbaolou at a high price."

"Secondly, there is a low-grade Earth-rank escape technique called 'Wind and Thunder Escape.' Once mastered, this technique is extremely fast and is a rare life-saving ability."

After listening, Lu Yuan understood.

Perfect Foundation Establishment Pill, Earth-Rank Escape Technique.

They're all really good stuff.

Without him, both of these things would undoubtedly have fallen into the hands of Xiao Fan, the chosen one of destiny.

He paused for a moment, then spoke calmly.

"Change the rewards for the competition."

"Change it?" Gu Qingxue was even more puzzled upon hearing this.