Dual Cultivation System: The Villainous Servant’s Rise

#Chapter 87:Daoist,I’ve Left My Mark on You

This response was largely within Han Lie’s expectations.

Yet,he deliberately fixed Xiao Yuruo with a look of utter disbelief.As expected,she proceeded to explain.

“Daoist might find this hard to believe,but feelings…they just come when they come.If you ask me for a specific reason,I can’t really explain it clearly.”She paused,her eyes searching his.”If Daoist also has feelings for me,after you join the Myriad Sword Pavilion,we could become cultivation partners.”

Han Lie shook his head,unmoved.

“This Senior is unworthy of you,Fairy Xiao.I am merely a Servant Disciple of the Heavenly Void Sect,while your status within the Myriad Sword Pavilion is surely not low.”

“Even if This Senior were to join the Myriad Sword Pavilion,I can easily foresee the future.If we became cultivation partners,those disciples who admire you would endlessly come to trouble me.Perhaps you could protect me,but I do not wish to live such a life—hiding behind a woman’s skirts.”

Xiao Yuruo parted her vermilion lips,wanting to refute Han Lie’s reasoning.But after much thought,she could find no flaw in it.

Within the Myriad Sword Pavilion,she was hailed as the number one beauty in a millennium.She possessed exceptional talent and an exalted status.Her admirers could form a line stretching from the sect’s mountain gate all the way to Qingzhou City.

If Han Lie truly became her cultivation partner,his troubles would be ceaseless.It was no exaggeration to say he would face challenges three hundred and sixty-five days a year without interruption!

“Daoist,let me ask you this:In your eyes,am I truly so unworthy?”

After a long silence,Xiao Yuruo finally asked,her voice tinged with a rare vulnerability.

“Fairy’s words are mistaken,”Han Lie replied truthfully.”This Senior believes that anyone whose vision isn’t mere emptiness would consider you a beauty rarely seen in a century—outstanding in grace and peerless in talent.”

“Male cultivators lacking confidence would feel ashamed before you.The love of beauty is universal;This Senior is no exception.”

He met her gaze steadily.”But Fairy and I belong to two different worlds.Barring accidents,we would never have met,much less shared any unforgettable story.”

That’accident’was the Pure Yang Sacred Body—something Xiao Yuruo simply didn’t know.

Having ascertained Han Lie’s attitude toward her,Xiao Yuruo nodded slowly.

“There is indeed a natural chasm between Daoist and me,but…this is the Tianyuan Continent.Any gap in identity or status can be bridged by cultivation level.”

“No matter how lowly or humble one might be in their early years,if they one day reach the pinnacle of the continent…then that person who was once as insignificant as an ant will become one of the highest-status individuals in this world.”

She stepped closer,her tone earnest.”Daoist,my expectations of you aren’t that high.If you truly have feelings for me,then strive diligently in your cultivation.When you break through to the Nascent Soul Stage in the future and then become my cultivation partner,all doubts will naturally recede like the tide.”

Xiao Yuruo knew that Han Lie only appeared old.In reality,his bone age wasn’t much greater than hers.

The reason Han Lie looked so aged was likely because he had broken through to Foundation Establishment late in his mortal lifespan.That was why he seemed to have entered middle or old age.

For the vast majority of cultivators,one hundred years old was precisely the prime age for striving—how could that be considered old?Therefore,Xiao Yuruo didn’t find Han Lie unappealing at all.

As long as Han Lie continued to advance his cultivation,his physical functions and appearance would eventually reverse time,returning him to his youthful state.The Nascent Soul Stage was precisely that watershed moment.

Han Lie smiled,a somewhat meaningless expression on his face.

“Fairy Xiao,I’m afraid I must disappoint you then.At present,This Senior’s mind is wholly occupied with improving my cultivation level;I have no intention of becoming cultivation partners with anyone.”

“Perhaps the Nascent Soul Stage is sufficient for you…but for me,Nascent Soul is far from enough.”

For him,reaching the Nascent Soul Stage wasn’t difficult.However,judging solely from the current situation,becoming partners with Xiao Yuruo was a logistical nightmare.

If he were to flee from the Heavenly Void Sect,wouldn’t Ye Qingxuan storm into the Myriad Sword Pavilion to snatch him back?Unless…one day in the future,his cultivation level officially surpassed Ye Qingxuan’s.Only then could he freely do as he wished.

“Daoist seems quite confident about breaking through beyond the Nascent Soul Stage?Coincidentally,I also admire ambitious individuals,”Xiao Yuruo remarked,her eyes sparkling.”I will wait for you at the Myriad Sword Pavilion until the day you feel the time is ripe.”

She seemed in no hurry again.

“And if before that day arrives,”Han Lie posed a soul-searching question,”the Heavenly Void Sect and Myriad Sword Pavilion go to war,forcing us to meet as enemies—what then?”

“Then I would willingly die by your blade,”Xiao Yuruo answered without hesitation.

Han Lie rubbed his forehead,feeling a slight headache coming on.

Great.Another woman utterly captivated by the Pure Yang Sacred Body.

However,this resolve of Xiao Yuruo’s wasn’t something ordinary women possessed.Among women in this world,few could truly die for their beloved.Unless they were hopeless romantics.

“The Fairy’s stance puts This Senior in a difficult position,”Han Lie sighed.

“Very well…if Fairy truly can wait until the day I can master my own destiny…then I shall become your cultivation partner.”

After careful consideration,Han Lie finally responded to her initiative.

“Good!It’s settled then.”

A stunningly beautiful smile—one capable of toppling kingdoms—bloomed on Xiao Yuruo’s peerlessly lovely face.

“A true man keeps his word;once spoken,even four horses cannot chase it back.”

Immediately after,Xiao Yuruo rose on her tiptoes.

She planted a light,lingering kiss on Han Lie’s cheek.

Then she declared imperiously,”Daoist…I’ve already left my mark on you.No one else can take you away from me.”

Han Lie smiled somewhat helplessly.

Xiao Yuruo’s behavior truly resembled that of a young girl experiencing first love.Yet she was certainly no naive teenager—of this Han Lie was absolutely certain.

After making their agreement,Han Lie and Xiao Yuruo parted ways.

Although Xiao Yuruo had been very proactive throughout,Han Lie understood one thing clearly:A proud daughter of heaven like Xiao Yuruo was definitely not some casual woman.

If she truly wanted a deeper,intimate relationship right now,Han Lie wouldn’t even need to speak—the Pure Yang Sacred Body would have spoken for him.Since she hadn’t made such a request,Han Lie roughly understood her character.She had standards.

Meanwhile,in Qingzhou City,within the City Lord’s Manor.

Over matters concerning Han Lie,Han Zhentian and Li Susu had engaged in a fierce argument that shook the walls.

In the end,it was Han Zhentian who chose to yield.

“Alright,wife…let’s not argue anymore?It’s all my fault.”

“I failed in my duty as a father.”

Han Zhentian sighed deeply,the weight of a century pressing down on him.”After achieving success back then,I should have gone to redeem Mo’er…but I didn’t do so.”

“I neglected my duty…I failed Mo’er…”

Han Zhentian tightly embraced Li Susu,bowing his head and apologizing into her ear.

“What good does apologizing to me do?”Li Susu sobbed,hitting his chest weakly.”You should apologize to Mo’er!”

“And make up for your mistake!”

“Perhaps…we can still redeem him!”