In a dark room.

Qin Shou's gaze was like a cheetah staring at its prey, fixed firmly on the dazed Bai Jing.

Her originally bright eyes were now shrouded in fog, appearing confused and helpless.

The corner of Qin Shou's mouth curled up in a smug arc. Bai Jing's momentary distraction was the greatest affirmation of him.

"Don't worry, you don't have to worry too much. You can still continue to serve as your clan leader's wife and enjoy the honor and status that belongs to you. I, Qin Shou, will not disturb your life too much."

After hearing this, Bai Jing couldn't help but feel a ripple in her heart.

She looked up at Qin Shou, her deep eyes filled with complex emotions.

However, she did not reveal her emotions too much. She just snorted coldly and rolled her eyes at Qin Shou.

Qin Shou didn't care about it, instead he admired Bai Jing's stubborn character even more.

He smiled slightly, stopped talking nonsense, and stretched out his hand, with a powerful energy condensing in his palm.

He waved lightly, and the energy danced in the air like a dragon, eventually turning into a dazzling light that enveloped Bai Jing.

"Next, we will begin a new round of training." Qin Shou's voice echoed in the light, full of unquestionable firmness.

Bai Jing felt the power of that energy. Although she felt a little nervous, she was more looking forward to it. She knew that this training would be a huge boost to her strength.

So she took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and began to concentrate on her practice.

The next moment, light flickered in the dim room and energy overflowed.

Qin Shou and Bai Jing seemed to be pulled by a mysterious force, constantly shuttling and dancing in the void.

Every collision and every fusion has greatly enhanced their strength.

As the practice progressed, the entire room seemed to be shrouded by an invisible force.

Those elements that were originally floating in the air seemed to be awakened at this moment and began to emit a faint light.

Qin Shou and Bai Jing, under the influence of this mysterious power, continue to break through themselves and surpass their limits.

Time seemed to have stopped at this moment.

When Bai Jing opened her eyes again, her strength had made another qualitative leap, and her trust and reliance on Qin Shou had also been sublimated during this practice.

On the other side, in the Yunlan Sect.

In the sect master's room, several key figures were gathered together to discuss the changes that had taken place in Nalan Yanran after her return this time. There was an atmosphere of tension and subtlety that could not be concealed.

Sect leader Nalan Shan sat in the main seat, his brows like two steep mountain peaks, closely connected, as if he was pondering a mystery that was difficult to solve.

The sect leader's eyes revealed his deep curiosity about Nalan Yanran's recent surge in strength. He clearly remembered that although Nalan Yanran had considerable talent before, it was unheard of for her to reach such a level in such a short period of time.

An elder, with a weathered face and a gleam in his eyes, glanced at Nalan Shan, with a hint of teasing in his lips.

He is an elder in the tribe, nicknamed "Old Ghost Xiao" because of his eccentric personality and often unexpected behavior.

He cleared his throat, his voice deep and powerful: "Sect Master, I think that girl Nalan Yanran must have found some incredible backer when she came back this time. Otherwise, how could she be so bold and presumptuous as to speak out in the clan trial and openly challenge the rules of our Yunlan Sect?"

Upon hearing this, Nalan Shan tapped the table with his fingers, making a crisp "thump thump" sound, as if it was a reflection of his inner uneasiness.

He was silent for a moment and did not respond directly, but the solemn atmosphere became even more intense.

He naturally knew that Xiao Laogui's grandson had a bad reputation in the clan, but Xiao Laogui was famous for protecting his own people. He said this at this moment just to save some face for his grandson.

At this moment, another elder, dressed in brocade clothes and with a half-smile on his face, interrupted and said, "Old Ghost Xiao, why are you so nervous? The girl Yanran just wants to prove her strength and let you know that your grandson Xiao Yan is just a clown in front of her. You are already old, why bother with a little girl?"

As soon as the elder finished speaking, whispers broke out in the meeting hall.

As everyone knows, the engagement between Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan has long been a laughing stock between the Nalan family and the Xiao family.

And today, Nalan Yanran directly challenged Xiao Yan, which was undoubtedly rubbing salt into the Xiao family's wounds.

Nalan Shan took a deep breath and finally spoke: "Girl Yanran, she has been gifted since she was a child, and I have high hopes for her. But her behavior this time was indeed a bit out of line. However, I believe she has her own reasons."

Although his voice was calm, the firmness and trust contained in it could not be ignored.

Old Ghost Xiao snorted, seemingly dissatisfied with Nalan Shan's answer, but he also knew that as the sect leader, Nalan Shan had his own considerations.

He said no more, but became more curious about the "backer" behind Nalan Yanran.

The atmosphere in the meeting hall became tense again, as if a storm was about to come. And the grudge between Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan became more and more confusing in this tense atmosphere...

At this moment, Nalan Yanran was standing in a secluded courtyard, looking at the sword in her hand, her heart was surging.

She knew that the reason why her strength increased so greatly in a short period of time was entirely because of that mysterious man - Qin Shou.

But she also knew that Qin Shou's identity and background were full of unknowns, and she couldn't easily reveal his affairs.

Nalan Yanran took a deep breath and suppressed the distracting thoughts in her mind.

She knows that she still has a long way to go, and no matter how many difficulties and challenges lie ahead, she must keep going.

Because she knew that only in this way could she truly prove herself and change her destiny.

In the sect, Nalan Yanran's name shines like a bright star.

Not only is she naturally beautiful, she also has an extraordinary talent for cultivation. Now with the help of a master like Qin Shou, her strength has improved by leaps and bounds, approaching the peak of the sect.

However, the wheel of fate will never roll as someone imagines. Just when this halo is shining, another inconspicuous undercurrent is quietly surging.

Xiao Yan, this name is not very noticeable in the sect, one can even say that he is unknown, but his heart is like a deep ocean, hiding endless secrets.

His martial soul is not as ordinary as it seems in the eyes of the world, but it contains a power that even the elders of the sect are moved.

However, he never showed this power to outsiders. He just practiced silently, waiting for the moment to break out of the cocoon and become a butterfly.

This sudden challenge disrupted Xiao Yan's peaceful life.

Although he didn't care much, being broken off in public still more or less damaged his reputation within the sect.

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