After witnessing Su Yan's supreme talent, Qian Yue gradually became more attentive to her, wanting to test just how capable she was. Who would have thought that the various martial skills and secret texts of the Ice Sect, Su Yan would learn them the moment she was taught.
Qian Yue was pleasantly surprised, thinking she had found a gem. From then on, she began to teach Su Yan meticulously, taking care of her in every possible way. The Ice Sect's forbidden ground, the Ice Snow Cavern, was even opened to her, allowing her to come and go as she pleased for cultivation.
After some time passed like this, Qian Yue proposed taking Su Yan as her disciple. To her surprise, Su Yan did not agree, which left her somewhat disappointed.
But cherishing Su Yan's talent, Qian Yue didn't blame her. She maintained her previous care, and Su Yan was very grateful to her. Although she didn't address her as a master, she treated her with the respect of a junior.
"This child's talent is beyond dispute, and her physique is incredibly pure. I don't know what kind of fortuitous encounter she's had, but it seems very close to the legendary special physique, the Ice Crystal Jade Body," Qian Yue said slowly, a hint of confusion on her face. "But after carefully checking some records, I found her physique isn't the Ice Crystal Jade Body."
Yang Kai snorted softly.
Back then, he had left Su Yan a large amount of the Myriad Medicine Spirit Liquid and Myriad Medicine Spirit Milk. With years of consumption, it would be strange if her physique wasn't pure.
"Moreover, I often see her lost in thought alone. Whenever that happens, a happy smile graces her face." Qian Yue glanced at Yang Kai coldly. "Her eyes also get a look of reminiscence."
Yang Kai sniffed.
Beside them, Qing Ya smiled with pursed lips, secretly observing Yang Kai with some confusion, wondering what was so special about this kid that made a girl like Su Yan so infatuated.
"My Ice Sect disciples cultivate Ice-based techniques, requiring a clear mind and few desires to achieve great success. This child often shows lovesick expressions—it's all your doing!" At this, Qian Yue grew angry again, glaring at Yang Kai resentfully, as if this guy alone was obstructing Su Yan's future and development.
Yang Kai curled his lip, despising her without reservation. "You old woman, what would you know about the fine pleasures between a man and a woman?"
"You..." Qian Yue's delicate body trembled with rage, her pretty face turning pale. Her True Yuan surged, looking as if she wanted to slap Yang Kai dead right there to vent her hatred.
"How can you speak to her like that, child?" Qing Ya also shot Yang Kai a reproachful look.
Yang Kai said impatiently, "Fine, fine, just continue."
Qian Yue bit her lip tightly, her chest heaving continuously. She was clearly furious. A vengeful light flashed in her beautiful eyes. It took quite a while, under Qing Ya's soothing, for her emotions to stabilize. She turned her head away. "I'm not in the mood. I'm not talking anymore."
Yang Kai chuckled, then directed his questioning gaze to Qing Ya.
The Ice Master sighed helplessly and said slowly, "Let me explain. Originally, Su Yan's talent was outstanding, and her progress was impressive. Elder Qian Yue wanted to take her as a disciple, but after being refused, she didn't mind much, thinking that given time, she could surely win her over with sincerity. One day, Su Yan would willingly join our Ice Sect and become our disciple."
"Unfortunately, the good times didn't last long." Qing Ya's delicate brows furrowed. "After arriving here for a year, Elder Qian Yue and I discovered a problem with Su Yan."
"What problem?" Yang Kai asked urgently.
"It seems she's cultivating more than one technique. Inside her body, another technique coexists with her original Ice-based method." Qing Ya shook her head slowly. "If not for this other technique, and Su Yan only cultivated the Ice method, there would naturally be no hidden danger. But that unknown technique seems to be hindering the progress of her original method, becoming a shackle."
"A shackle?"
"Yes. For now, there's no problem, but if this continues for a long time without any guidance, not only will Su Yan's strength not progress, but there's also a risk of it regressing." Qing Ya looked at Yang Kai. "Since you and this child are martial siblings, and she's so devoted to you, you should know what technique she cultivates, right?"
"I do." Yang Kai nodded.
"What technique?" Qing Ya and Qian Yue both asked hastily.
"A dual cultivation technique." Yang Kai stated bluntly.
Both women's faces flushed red instantly. Qian Yue spat out a curse with contempt, "You scoundrel! So you really are the root cause of Su Yan's troubles! If you hadn't ruined her purity early on and let her maintain her natural state, would her achievements be so modest now?"
"You don't know shit!" Yang Kai scoffed.
This woman's attitude of trying to pin all the blame on him made Yang Kai very displeased.
From the time he knew Su Yan until now, cultivating the Hehuan Technique not only hadn't harmed her, but had instead been greatly beneficial. The reason their strength could progress so quickly was that the Hehuan Technique was an indispensable factor.
"A dual cultivation technique?" Qing Ya frowned deeply. "Such a vulgar technique—how could you cultivate it? Dual cultivation techniques might allow rapid growth, but generally, the foundation isn't stable enough. Sooner or later, they become a hidden danger on your path of growth."
"What's vulgar about the love between a man and a woman? Your thinking is far too conservative," Yang Kai retorted, glancing at her. "Besides, neither Su Yan nor I have an unstable foundation. You should be clear about that."
Qing Ya's expression immediately turned suspicious.