From the moment Yan Qingxuan appeared, to Yan Biao and his four companions being injured, and finally to their panicked escape—it all happened in less than twenty breaths.
Many people hadn't even reacted yet before the once-arrogant Yan Biao and his men had completely vanished from sight.
When had the dreaded Punishment Hall ever suffered such humiliation?
The sudden turn of events left the onlookers utterly dumbfounded. Even Wang Jianqiang couldn't help showing a look of surprise.
He knew Yan Qingxuan was powerful—That much was clear from the secret cold pool incident, where even the other three sect leaders who lost bets didn't dare argue.
But seeing it firsthand now, her ferocity still exceeded his expectations.
In the heavy silence that followed, Yan Qingxuan withdrew her gaze from the distance and swept her eyes across the crowd of onlookers.
"Scram."
Her voice was calm, yet it echoed with frightening authority.
The crowd's faces instantly changed color before they scattered in a panic.
This was someone who dared to beat up members of the Punishment Hall—if she wanted to crush them like bugs, it would be effortless!
Within moments, the hundreds of onlookers had vanished. The area suddenly became open and quiet.
After the crowd dispersed, Dong Yue looked at Yan Qingxuan with a trace of confusion."Why are you here?"
Yan Qingxuan paused slightly, casting a quick, almost imperceptible glance at Wang Jianqiang."Why? My presence here surprises you, Senior Sister?"
"It does," Dong Yue nodded, "But what surprises me even more is that you've finally decided to meddle in someone else's business."
"How can you call it meddling?" Yan Qingxuan smiled enchantingly. "Wang Jianqiang is your chosen lover. Helping him is helping you, Senior Sister. How could that count as meddling?"
Hearing her blunt words, Dong Yue's face turned slightly red."You've already become an elder, yet you still love to talk nonsense."
"Am I talking nonsense?" Yan Qingxuan chuckled and turned her gaze to Wang Jianqiang. "Tsk, tsk… I didn't expect the old man to become so young and handsome. You're making even me a little tempted."
"If you're not that attached to him, why not let your junior sister have him instead?"
Wang Jianqiang, who had been quietly observing their exchange, was startled by Yan Qingxuan's flirtatious tone.He suddenly remembered just how seductive this Core Formation powerhouse could be.
His heart warmed, and he grinned slyly."If you're tempted, that's easy to solve. I just got out of seclusion and I'm feeling a little tired—how about we go to bed together?"
The moment the words left his mouth, he regretted them.
This woman was not like Dong Yue.
Dong Yue had a favor to ask—no matter how much he teased her, she wouldn't really harm him.
But Yan Qingxuan… that was another matter entirely.
Just as he started to feel uneasy, he noticed Yan Qingxuan didn't seem angry at all.
She only gave him a half-smile."Since my senior sister seems to value you so much, I won't steal what's hers."
Then she turned to Dong Yue, her smile fading."Senior Sister, your time is running out. You should start preparing."
Dong Yue's expression darkened, and she fell silent.
Yan Qingxuan shook her head slightly."I'll handle this matter with the Punishment Hall. You don't need to worry about it anymore."
With that, her figure flickered—and she vanished.
——
After Yan Qingxuan left, Dong Yue didn't linger either.
As for the "your time is running out" comment, Wang Jianqiang simply assumed she meant Dong Yue's lifespan was nearing its end, and didn't think too deeply about it.
He walked over to Wang Yuyao and helped her up.
"Are you alright?"
Wang Yuyao shook her head."Elder Dong gave me a healing pill earlier—it's powerful. I'm fine now."
"I just need to meditate for another couple of hours to fully recover."
Wang Jianqiang nodded."Good. Then stay here and rest."
——
Nightfall.
Sitting cross-legged, Wang Yuyao slowly opened her eyes.
"Feeling better?"
Wang Jianqiang approached her with a kind, almost fatherly smile—then quickly realized that such an expression didn't fit his new, youthful face.
So he changed it into a dazzlingly handsome grin instead.
Seeing that ridiculously charming face right in front of her, Wang Yuyao blushed slightly and nodded."Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother Wang. I'm completely recovered."
"That's good," Wang Jianqiang nodded and looked outside the window."It's late. Let's rest."
——
The next morning.
Wang Jianqiang pushed open the door and strode out with energy.
Even though he hadn't slept a wink, he didn't feel the slightest fatigue.
Now that his body had been restored to youth, the fully enhanced Blazing Sun Lock Essence Sutra's power had truly revealed itself.
Combined with the amplification from the Budget Version Heaven and Earth Manifestation, his confidence had completely returned.
What delighted him even more was the notification in his system.
"Good and Evil Value increased — Current value: 100 (MAX).""Would you like to solidify Wang Yuyao's attribute panel?"
He had long suspected that something would happen once his Good and Evil Value reached its maximum.
Sure enough—he was right.
"Solidify," Wang Jianqiang commanded mentally.
In his soul sea, beside his personal attribute panel, a smaller silver-glowing panel emerged:
Name: Wang YuyaoGender: FemaleCultivation: Foundation Establishment – Early StageAge: 37 / 200Spiritual Roots: Water–Wind–Wood Triple RootGood & Evil Value: 100 (Unwavering Devotion — Never Decreases)
Normally, he could only see someone's panel when they were within his line of sight.
But now, with Wang Yuyao's panel solidified, it would remain permanently visible within his soul sea.
Even if she wasn't nearby, he could still check her stats at will.
"Ding! Wang Yuyao's attribute panel solidification successful.""+1 Divine Power Point, +1 Gold Attribute Point, +1 Silver Attribute Point.""You have earned one Talent Divine Power Draw.""Each time Wang Yuyao breaks through, you will gain additional Divine Power Points, Gold Attribute Points, and Silver Attribute Points."
The moment he read the rewards, Wang Jianqiang froze in shock.
He had expected a reward—but this?
This was absurdly generous!
Just one "Talent Divine Power Draw" was already priceless.
And those attribute points?
"Divine Power Point: Used to enhance awakened Divine Powers.""Gold Attribute Point: Increases host's own spiritual roots.""Silver Attribute Point: Increases solidified target's spiritual roots."
Reading the explanations, Wang Jianqiang was practically trembling with excitement.
Then suddenly, he paused.
Wait a second…
Why did Wang Yuyao's Good and Evil Value max out now of all times?
Could it be… because she used to think he was "too fast," so her affection never reached the limit?
The more he thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.
His expression darkened.
He turned around, marched back inside, and yanked the drowsy Wang Yuyao out of bed again.