Soon, Liu Zixiao confirmed one thing.

Her physique was transforming, and her root bone was improving!

This made her entire being tremble in excitement.

Root bone... it can actually be enhanced!

This was something that defied common knowledge, and it was happening to her personally, a sensation that could be felt!

Her entire heart and soul were drawn to that strand of energy.

Liu Zixiao hadn’t expected that such an insignificant-looking strand of energy could not only heal the internal injuries caused by the forbidden technique but also improve her physique and enhance her root bone!

It was simply unbelievable!

Now, Liu Zixiao finally understood why Su Xiyue could recover from injuries without taking elixirs when she was in Lin Xian City.

She also understood why Su Xiyue possessed the Dao Bone!

"Is this...the opportunity that Xiyue and Leng Ruyu obtained?"

No wonder Su Xiyue would go out at night back then, no wonder Leng Ruyu, the Sect Leader of the Demon Sect, stayed in the Cyan Mountain Sect and refused to leave.

So, that’s how it is!

Things that were hard to comprehend before now seemed almost... natural!

Liu Zixiao quickly realized that although the energy was magical and highly effective, it was far too weak.

Its weakness made the recovery from injuries and improvement of physique extremely slow!

With just that strand, let alone enhancing the root bone, even fully recovering from internal injuries would take several years or even longer!

To achieve the goal of improving the root bone, it would require much more time.

If one wishes to recover quickly or enhance the root bone, they would have to... acquire more!

And the method of acquiring it seemed... quite singular.

Liu Zixiao slowly opened her eyes, clear as autumn water.

In the past, she was focused on transcending, detached from worldly matters, her mind calm as water, naturally pure and unselfish. But now, as she gently opened her eyelids, those eyes seemed to contain a myriad of ripples, shimmering with a peculiar light.

"Master, is there any effect?"

Qin Yu’s expression was earnest and serious as he asked her solemnly.

Just that single word "Master" stirred an indescribable ripple in Liu Zixiao’s heart.

She bit her lower lip hard and exerted significant effort to suppress the strange emotion that almost escaped her lips.

This wretched fellow!

Calling her Master at a moment like this!

Yet he just said that the Sect Leader was his real Master.

How is she supposed to handle this?!

She can’t possibly be expected to take the initiative with her disciple, right?

However, Qin Yu had no intention of letting her off. This shy side of the usually abstinent Master was rarely seen, so he continued, "Master, is there really no effect..."

Liu Zixiao almost wanted to kick this fellow off the bed.

This was just asking knowingly!

"If there’s no effect, then let’s just call it off..."

"???"

Liu Zixiao couldn’t believe her eyes. This disobedient disciple was shameless to such a degree; her face turned crimson as she turned away under her disciple’s gaze. Even with her eyes closed, her lashes constantly trembled.

Finally, she managed to say two intermittent words, "There... is an effect."

Qin Yu’s lips curled into a smile.

This charming version of Master Liu was truly captivating.

"Master, shall I tell you a story then?"

"Years ago, when Yu the Great was controlling the waters, a piece of Divine Iron was left in the East Sea..."

Qin Yu spoke earnestly, and Liu Zixiao listened intently.

Though the authenticity of the story was questionable, its content was thrilling and dramatic, causing Liu Zixiao to exclaim in surprise from time to time.

Thus, it continued until nightfall, with neither master nor disciple leaving the room.

Buzz!...

Liu Zixiao was listening attentively when suddenly the Sound Transmission Stone emitted a fluctuation. She instinctively raised her hand to receive it only to hear the Sect Leader’s voice on the other end, startling her so much that she threw the Sound Transmission Stone away.

Qin Yu reacted quickly, extending his hand and retrieving the Sound Transmission Stone, transmitting back to her, "Master, say something quickly, or else the Sect Leader might mistakenly think we... encountered some mishap."

On the other end, the Sect Leader’s anxious voice continued, "Zixiao, Zixiao, what are you doing? Why aren’t you speaking..."

"Nothing...nothing."

Liu Zixiao gritted her teeth, and although it was just three words, they carried a slight quiver.

As if she were desperately holding something back.

"Then why did you receive for so long but didn’t speak?"

The other side quickly questioned, "What are you doing, weren’t you supposed to arrive at Cyan Mist Hall today?"

"Arrived!"

Liu Zixiao answered swiftly, meanwhile glaring angrily at the unruly disciple.

What a nuisance!

Knowing she was talking to the Sect Leader, yet still so restless!

She wanted to suppress this unruly disciple, but things are different now; this Master is no longer an opponent to her disciple.

"Where’s Qin Yu?"

The Sect Leader asked again, and Liu Zixiao, feeling sheepish, instinctively replied, "He is at his own place."

After speaking, she was a bit nervous, but fortunately, the Sect Leader didn’t question further, and the topic naturally shifted to business, "With so many female cultivators inside Cyan Mist Hall, you have to keep a close eye on Xiyue, don’t let those beauties capture Qin Yu’s heart. His willpower in this aspect is weak, he might find it hard to resist..."

Her concern was valid and necessary.

However, Liu Zixiao successfully intercepted those intending to approach Qin Yu, but she herself was doing a thief-like thing.

Just thinking about it made her feel deeply ashamed and helpless.

At this moment, seeing Qin Yu’s somewhat playful gaze, Liu Zixiao felt struck by lightning, suddenly realizing her response had lost its propriety, leading to her good sister expressing this in front of Qin Yu.

Liu Zixiao wanted to remind her but was worried about exposing her shared room with Qin Yu.

"Zixiao, are you listening? Why haven’t you said a word for so long?"

The Sect Leader’s tone contained a trace of uncertainty and doubt; usually, this endlessly talkative sister would be eloquent upon touching such topics.

And now, she was exceptionally silent.

"I’m here..."

Though it was just one word, Liu Zixiao said it with intense difficulty.

"Not right!"

The Sect Leader at last sensed something amiss, "Zixiao, what are you doing, is it possible... your condition deteriorated?!"

Qin Yu had inquired about the Blood Spirit Medium, thus surmising that Liu Zixiao might have used the forbidden technique.

This made her slightly tense.

However, this concern made Liu Zixiao feel... extremely agonized.

Oh dear!