"Any questions?"
"No." But just in case, Chen Mo still asked about some information regarding the inner disciples.
Yun Yun briefly introduced the top ten.
Among the inner disciples, the one with the best talent and highest cultivation was the young sect master, Nalan Yanran, followed by Yun Leng's personal disciple and grandson, Yun Hai.
Next was Mo Li from the Mo family. And then there were
the descendants of several elders.
Ranked tenth was Zheng Tian, the previous outer sect champion, with a cultivation level of three-star Dou Shi.
In other words, each of the ten people Yun Yun mentioned had a higher cultivation level than Chen Mo.
But for Chen Mo, only two people mattered.
One was Nalan Yanran, whom Chen Mo was naturally familiar with—she was a supporting female character who survived until the end.
The other was Mo Li, who was mentioned briefly in the novel, sent by the Mo family to pursue Nalan Yanran; his cultivation level was unknown, but he now possessed the cultivation of a five-star Dou Shi.
As for the other eight, Chen Mo hadn't even heard of their names.
No name equals no presence, no presence equals no threat, no threat equals being a freebie.
Eight freebies plus one extra.
Chen Mo put on a nonchalant face. This? This? He can fall out of the top ten?
Chen Mo didn't care at all. In the next two days, he just needed to accumulate two powerful moves to deal with Nalan Yanran and complete the mission.
Therefore, Chen Mo was not only not flustered, but also asked about last night's events with a relaxed expression.
Upon hearing this, Yun Yun panicked, her pretty face flushed, and she quickly turned away to avoid Chen Mo's gaze, stammering and unable to explain clearly.
Chen Mo pressed closer, the distance between them getting closer and closer.
This scent was unmistakable; the faint fragrance left on the bedding earlier was emanating from Yun Yun.
Yun Yun could feel Chen Mo's approach, her heart skipped a beat, but she didn't run away. Instead, a faint expectation rose in her heart.
"There's a chance." Chen Mo's eyes lit up, and his gaze gradually became fiery.
Just as the atmosphere between the two was becoming increasingly ambiguous, and they were about to embrace, a clear, cold voice came from outside the palace.
"Teacher."
"It's Yanran." Yun Yun woke up with a start, looked down at the hands that were about to touch her waist, and suddenly her eyebrows furrowed. She turned her head and glared fiercely at Chen Mo.
"Ahem." Chen Mo's face turned red, and he suddenly didn't know where to put his hands. He thought to himself, "Didn't Sister Yun Yun say she was in seclusion? Why is she here?
" "Come in." Yun Yun gestured, and Chen Mo quickly created some distance between them.
A moment later, a noble woman in a tight-fitting, floor-length moon-colored robe walked in with a smile in her eyes.
The moment she entered, the system's voice rang out.
"Ding, a Seven-Star Dou Master has been detected. You can spend 1070 points of luck to spy on her."
Chen Mo clicked cancel.
Nalan Yanran saw the unfamiliar man in the side hall, and the smile on her lips vanished abruptly.
Nalan Yanran had never seen a man enter her teacher's palace before; this was the first time. Judging from his composed demeanor, his relationship with her teacher was clearly special.
"Teacher, who is he?"
"Hello, Senior Sister, my name is Chen Mo, Teacher's newly accepted disciple." Chen Mo extended a hand in friendship.
Nalan Yanran's impression of Chen Mo was based on the novel where she went to the Xiao family to annul her engagement.
The novel described her as so aloof, her actions like a handout, cruelly trampling on Xiao Yan's remaining dignity.
This led to Chen Mo's poor impression of her.
However, upon meeting her today, Chen Mo finally understood what it meant for one's values to be swayed by appearances.
It was good that the engagement was annulled.
"Teacher's newly accepted disciple?"
Nalan Yanran looked at Yun Yun in surprise. Even after Yun Yun nodded, she still seemed somewhat incredulous. After a moment, a slight smile appeared on her face, and she extended her hand, saying, "Hello, Nalan Yanran."
Contrary to expectations of indifference, Nalan Yanran did not refuse to shake hands with Chen Mo.
Their handshake was brief, and Chen Mo didn't linger, leaving Nalan Yanran with a fairly good first impression.
Of course, this had little to do with Chen Mo's good looks.
"Yanran, it's so late, is there something you need?" Yun Yun, seeing that their first meeting had gone well, didn't avoid Chen Mo and asked directly.
"It's about combat techniques," Nalan Yanran said softly, while secretly glancing at Chen Mo.
Chen Mo naturally heard her but tactfully didn't pry, saying, "Teacher, you two talk. I'm fine with the sect competition."
"Alright, then you should rest." The atmosphere earlier had left Yun Yun unsure how to be alone with Chen Mo, and now that Yanran had come to ask about combat techniques, it was a good opportunity for her to leave.
As soon as the two left the side hall, Nalan Yanran couldn't help but ask, "Teacher, didn't you go to the Monster Mountain Range? How come you've taken on another personal disciple?"
"That's a long story," Yun Yun said briefly, omitting only the details of their cave cohabitation and some intimate moments, without hiding anything from Nalan Yanran.
"So he's also Teacher's savior." Nalan Yanran's impression of Chen Mo improved even more.
"Alright, let's get down to business. What went wrong with your combat skills?"
"I always feel like it's just a little bit off."
"..."
...
The night passed.
The next day.
News spread throughout the Yunlan Sect that Chen Mo was going to participate in the Inner Sect Disciple Competition and, if he placed in the top ten, the sect would recognize him as a personal disciple.
As time went on, the royal family of the Jia Ma Empire and the three major families also received the news immediately.
"Yun Yun has taken on another disciple. Since taking Nalan Yanran as her disciple seven years ago, Yun Yun hasn't taken on a single disciple in the past seven years. What's Chen Mo's background?"
"A personal disciple of a Dou Huang powerhouse. It seems there'll be something interesting to watch in this Yunlan Sect competition."
"Interesting, very interesting. A sixteen-year-old one-star Dou Shi, he's not inferior to that girl from the Nalan family." "
..."
Inside the palace.
Chen Mo slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air.
The Fire Seed refinement was complete.
But should he devour it?
Looking at the purple flames rising in his palm, Chen Mo had three big question marks on his head.
Xiao Yan wanted to devour the Fire Seed to evolve the Burning Technique.
But I don't have the Burning Technique.
Never mind, I won't devour it for now.
Meanwhile.
In a small valley.
"Immerse your mind, and within your Qi vortex, create a small space to contain the purple flame."
Two hours later.
"Bang!"
Xiao Yan stretched out his palm, gently rubbing his fingers together, and a wisp of purple flame ignited on his fingertips.
"Teacher, it's a success! Come out and see!" Xiao Yan exclaimed excitedly.
A beam of light flashed out from the ring. Yao Lao looked at the rising purple flame and said with satisfaction, "I originally thought this trip to the cave was a waste of time, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. This purple flame is quite a pleasant surprise."
"Teacher, it must have been that brat's doing. When I see him again, I'll make him pay!"
(End of Chapter)