The news of Ye Chen taking first pce in the grand competition quickly spread throughout the entire sect.

  Ye Chen's image among the disciples rapidly changed.

  Although he was still a Lick Spirit.

  He had transformed from a useless Lick Spirit to a formidable one.

  "I never thought Ye Chen would be this strong!"

  "He even defeated a direct disciple of Law Peak, it's simply unbelievable."

  After the competition ended.

  Ye Chen was summoned by his master.

  Yao Xi also dispersed with the disciples and returned to her courtyard.

  At this moment, the little junior sister beside her still couldn't hide her shock.

  Yao Xi, hearing this, smiled.

  To be honest, she was even more shocked than the little junior sister.

  But beyond the shock, she was happy.

  After all, who wouldn't want the man they like to be powerful?

  The strength Ye Chen dispyed now.

  Gave Yao Xi a great sense of security.

  The little junior sister then said, "But no matter how strong Ye Chen is, he's still at the Qi Refining stage, with only third-grade spiritual roots. The chance of breaking through is like a dream."

  "If you ask me, he should give the Foundation Establishment Pill to Senior Sister!"

  "That way it wouldn't be wasted."

  "To be with Senior Sister, he'd rather waste it than give the pill to her, that's just selfish."

  "That's not love at all."

  Yao Xi frowned upon hearing this, "Don't say that!"

  "The Foundation Establishment Pill belongs to Ye Chen. Just because I have a higher chance of establishing a foundation, should he give it to me?"

  "There's no such reasoning in the world."

  "People should be grateful and shouldn't take others' kindness for granted. If he doesn't give it to you, it shouldn't turn into enmity!"

  "Alright, you should go back early, I need to rest too!"

  The junior sister realized her words had upset Yao Xi.

  She quickly apologized and left.

  Yao Xi sat on a lounge chair in the courtyard, gazing at the starry sky.

  To say she wasn't tempted by the Foundation Establishment Pill would be a lie.

  But Ye Chen keeping the pill for his future breakthrough.

  That made her happy too.

  If Ye Chen could break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

  That would be even better...

  As for herself, without the Foundation Establishment Pill.

  There's probably no hope for next year either.

  So.

  It's time to pick a day and prepare for Foundation Establishment.

  Because the success rate of establishing a foundation is low.

  If a cultivator fails without the protection of a Foundation Establishment Pill.

  At best, their cultivation would regress, and they'd suffer severe injuries.

  At worst, they might even die.

  So in the cultivation world, many at the ninth level of Qi Refining don't dare to attempt a breakthrough.

  They always want to wait, to prepare more.

  And then they waste their whole life.

  When they finally muster the courage to break through, it's already too te.

  Yao Xi pnned to secretly go into seclusion and attempt the breakthrough in a few days.

  Because she had already done her best.

  Waiting any longer would be meaningless.

  Yao Xi didn't pn to tell Ye Chen about her preparation for seclusion and breakthrough.

  Because she feared that if Ye Chen knew she was risking a breakthrough, he would give her the Foundation Establishment Pill.

  That wasn't her intention.

  She also feared that if Ye Chen knew she was risking a breakthrough and still didn't give her the pill.

  That would disappoint her.

  So, it's better not to say anything...

  Regarding the Foundation Establishment stage, Yao Xi felt both anticipation and fear.

  She gazed at the stars above, constantly adjusting her state of mind.

  ...

  But just past midnight.

  In the quiet of the night, Yao Xi's door was knocked on.

  "Who is it?"

  Yao Xi's thoughts were interrupted, and she frowned.

  "Senior Sister, it's me!"

  A familiar voice sounded.

  Yao Xi was taken aback.

  Who else could it be but Ye Chen?

  But what was Ye Chen doing here in the middle of the night?

  Alone, a man and a woman?

  Could it be that Ye Chen couldn't wait any longer?

  Thinking of this, Yao Xi's cheeks flushed.

  But then, a hint of hesitation appeared on Yao Xi's face.

  It wasn't that she was unwilling to give herself to Ye Chen.

  Yao Xi was a straightforward woman.

  Once she made up her mind, she wouldn't be coy.

  But the problem was, she was about to make a breakthrough.

  Losing her virginity at this time might affect the breakthrough.

  But thinking of Ye Chen's feelings for her.

  A rexed smile appeared on Yao Xi's beautiful face.

  Oh well!

  Since Ye Chen wanted it, she would give it to him.

  She would just postpone her seclusion and breakthrough by two months.

  That way, if she failed the breakthrough and was unfortunate enough to die.

  At least they would have some memories together.

  Thinking of this, Yao Xi softly said, "Junior Brother, wait a moment, I'll be right there!"

  Saying this, Yao Xi took out a long dress from her storage bag.

  The dress was soft, form-fitting, breathable, and not much fabric.

  Because it was so figure-hugging, Yao Xi only wore it when cultivating in her room.

  But now she put it on willingly.

  Then she walked gracefully to the door and opened it.

  With a charming smile, she invited Ye Chen, whose eyes were full of amazement, into the courtyard.

  ...

  "Why did Junior Brother Ye come so te?"

  "Would you like some sweet soup? I got it from a spirit bee nest I found in the back mountain, it tastes quite good."

  Looking at Yao Xi's attire.

  That full moon was almost turning into a sun.

  And now she was offering him sweet soup.

  Something wasn't right!

  Ye Chen didn't come here at night for this.

  A female cultivator with thirty times the charm, there was only Yao Xi.

  Demoness, you won't dey my cultivation.

  Ye Chen smiled and said, "No need to trouble yourself, Senior Sister, I'll be quick and leave soon."

  Yao Xi was taken aback by his words.

  Quick?

  Isn't that not good...

  Dan Peak seemed to have simir pills, should she ask for one for Ye Chen?

  Ye Chen, unaware of Yao Xi's misunderstanding, took out a pill bottle from his pocket.

  "Senior Sister, please accept this!"

  Seeing the pill bottle on the table, Yao Xi's eyes widened.

  "This is..."

  Yao Xi lightly licked her lips, feeling a bit parched.

  Ye Chen nodded with a smile, "That's right, it's the Foundation Establishment Pill!"

  "There were too many people in the afternoon, and the master was watching, so I could only bring it over at night."

  "Unfortunately, I didn't break through to the ninth level of Qi Refining this year, otherwise the sect would have rewarded me with one, and winning first pce in the competition could have upgraded it to a superior Foundation Establishment Pill."

  Ye Chen really intended to give her the Foundation Establishment Pill.

  And he had wanted to give it to her since the afternoon.

  Yao Xi's eyes were as gentle as water, and her eyes were slightly red, "So, Junior Brother, you worked hard to get first pce in the sect just to get the Foundation Establishment Pill for me?"

  Ye Chen smiled and nodded, "Of course, I promised to do everything I could to help Senior Sister establish a foundation!"

  Looking at Ye Chen's pure smile.

  Yao Xi understood everything.

  Ye Chen defeating her on the stage wasn't because he regretted it or didn't want her to establish a foundation, hoping she'd stay by his side.

  It was because Ye Chen knew the strength of Law Peak's direct disciple, and she wasn't a match.

  So he would rather be misunderstood by her and defeated her without hesitation.

  To fight for this Foundation Establishment Pill for her.

  Because there were too many people in the afternoon to give it to her.

  So he came at midnight.

  Ye Chen's love for her had always been so passionate.

  Looking at the Foundation Establishment Pill on the table, to say Yao Xi wasn't tempted would be a lie.

  But Ye Chen had done so much for her.

  How could she accept it with peace of mind?

  So Yao Xi shook her head, her eyes almost brimming with tears, and seriously looked at Ye Chen, "Junior Brother, you should keep this Foundation Establishment Pill!"

  "I have a good chance of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment on my own."

  "Compared to me, Junior Brother, you need this Foundation Establishment Pill more!"

  CPDD