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"We don’t need bedding; we can meditate," Xianyao declined the innkeeper's offer of bedding, not out of disdain but because they usually substitute sleep with meditation, and this is even more so in an unfamiliar environment.

After hearing Xianyao’s words, the innkeeper felt relieved and didn’t find it strange. Many martial artists who came and went were like them. What puzzled him was that these two people did not seem to be martial artists at all; they had no aura of a martial artist on their bodies.

Perhaps this was because his perspective was limited, and he couldn't see through it!

However, generally speaking, martial artists would have arrogance. Especially the younger generation, these two young men didn’t seem to have any pride at all; instead, they were so humble and amiable. This was rare, and normally martial artists wouldn’t stay in a shed like this.

The innkeeper didn't pay much attention to it either because he still had other guests to attend to, and now was a busy time.

Xianyao tidied up a bit and arranged the place so that Guxing would be in a comfortable and safe environment. He sat casually outside of Guxing’s room. The two meditated for a while before dinner time arrived.

If anyone was here during Guxing's state, they would definitely feel surprised or even shocked because there were faint lights emanating from his body, giving the impression that he was about to transcend and become extraordinary.

Anyone who knew what these lights meant would be shocked. Even in this land, one would still be astonished by it.

This kind of light was a phenomenon indicating someone was transcending to a higher realm. When an emperor-level person advanced to the saint level, such phenomena would occur, and after reaching the saint level, these lights would disappear. This was quite strange.

Of course, this was just one phenomenon. It didn’t mean that having it guaranteed advancement to the saint level; many people who cultivated such a light couldn't advance any further despite their efforts for the rest of their lives.

Moreover, these lights weren't common and would only appear occasionally. They were hard to explain as to what situation they indicated, but one thing was sure: if there were such lights, it meant there was an opportunity to break through the emperor-level barrier and reach the saint level.

At the same time, this at least implied that anyone emitting these lights should have peak-emperor strength!

In truth, Guxing did indeed possess peak-emperor strength, even though he had only just entered it...

The appearance of these lights didn't directly correlate to whether someone was in the emperor level for a long time; some people had them early while others later. However, it was rare and almost non-existent for someone like Guxing who had just entered the peak-emperor stage.

There were several reasons why Guxing reached the peak-emperor stage so quickly, but apart from his own stimulation, one significant reason was that his training environment improved. After Xianyao and others set foot on this land, their cultivation speed accelerated significantly.

Not only did Guxing's training accelerate; the eldest Miss and Nangong Suxin were also much faster than before. Although they weren’t as fast as Guxing, compared to any genius here, including prodigies at demon beast level, they wouldn't be weaker.

However, Xianyao noticed something odd: everyone was speeding up their progress except him; his advancement was slowing down!

Xianyao didn’t tell others about this situation, not even Guxing. He didn’t want to worry Guxing and believed that solving the problem would eventually clarify it.

If he couldn't solve it, no one could!

Was it because of what he ate

How far had this little thing evolved Perhaps at a crucial moment, it needed a lot of energy. If that were the case, it would mean even if I came here, the connection with my life-bound demonic beast remained.

If so, it would be better; what he ate could find him on its own without worrying about it not being able to locate him since coming here was unexpected and no preparations had been made.

To tell you the truth, Xianyao was still concerned about what had happened to what he ate, but there was nothing he could do. He didn’t know how to return yet, and if something went wrong with his life-bound demonic beast, he would sense it too. At least for now, everything seemed okay.

Soon, the light on Guxing's body vanished as usual; it was just a state of cultivation.

"It's time to eat!"

Xianyao stopped his practice during dinner time and said this. Guxing had been in a meditative state but immediately ended when Xianyao spoke, opening his eyes to look at him.

If anyone saw such a situation, they would be astonished. They could end their cultivation anytime, but usually, it was casual. However, just now, Guxing emitted lights that weren’t casually appearing; this must have been an indication of focused meditation.

Stopping suddenly during intensive meditation could easily lead to mental imbalance, and this was why people went into seclusion; they didn’t want disturbances!

How did she do it

This question would be what many people wanted to know. But this raised another person, naturally Xianyao, who deserved the credit for it.

How it was accomplished can only be explained by Xiaoyao. Even Guxing is a bit unclear about it; she only knows that she can do it, just as with many other things—what one can achieve doesn't always come with an understanding of the reasons!

"Shall we go out to eat" Guxing asked.

“Yeah, in such occasions, we must go out. There will be a lot of information available, and we shouldn’t miss it.” Xiaoyao nodded as he replied.

“I understand, but I can't help with this,” Guxing said. Others might find her words bizarre, but Xiaoyao understood her meaning.

"No problem, leave that to me. Your progress in cultivation is excellent; you may break through within a year. Keep up the effort!" Xiaoyao smiled and said.

A breakthrough within a year means reaching Saint level—a task that seems impossible. Guxing has just entered Imperial peak realm, and even prodigies need several years to achieve a breakthrough. A year is too short for such a feat.

However, Guxing knows nothing about this; she’s never known how long others take to break through or what breaking through entails. She only knows that she needs to cultivate and aim for a breakthrough, walking the path without pondering over it until she reaches her goal.

This is a mindset Xiaoyao has instilled in Guxing—no need to think about the future; just know what you must do now!

“Hehe, I will!” Guxing smiled, delighted by Xiaoyao’s compliment. One word was enough.

"Let's go eat! We should have a good meal!" Xiaoyao said with a smile as he took Guxing to the inn's dining area. He didn’t need or want an ensuite room.

At the same time, even if Xiaoyao wanted a private room, it was no longer possible because all were full. Even the dining hall was almost filled to capacity since there were more diners than guests at this hour.

Those who lodged with civilians generally wouldn’t eat in their hosts’ homes; besides feeling awkward, they also knew that food wasn't provided and might not be to their liking.

"There are a lot of people here. Let's find some seats…" Xiaoyao pulled Guxing through the dining hall toward an empty seat. Though it meant sharing with others, this was better than having no place at all.

“Excuse me, is anyone sitting here” Xiaoyao bowed as he asked.

"No one is here. Please sit!"

“Thank you!”

After thanking them, just as Xiaoyao was about to sit down, he suddenly felt cold glares directed at him!

What's happening Did I accidentally bump into someone No, I was very careful. Why the hostile looks then Could it be that I sat in a spot I shouldn't

Xiaoyao quickly understood why he faced such hostility—it was because his new tablemate was a disaster girl!

The Maiden of Calamity Law applies everywhere; regardless of world or era…

Xiaoyao hadn’t noticed that the table he chose had seated an extremely beautiful girl with calamitous allure. She looked very graceful, and her attire was grand, indicating she not only possessed a calamitous beauty but also came from a family many would envy.

Now Xiaoyao had no choice—

Sit down!!

The current situation is that whether sitting or not, Xiaoyao has already drawn animosity. Furthermore, if he didn’t sit at this table, there were no suitable seats left.

Indeed, though it was crowded, squeezing could find a spot; however, other tables mixed too many kinds of people. The only two girls here were the calamity girl and another quite beautiful one.

Of course, Xiaoyao didn’t choose this seat because of these girls; he would have been fine with any table. But now he had Guxing by his side, and he wanted to find her a decent spot without random strangers around.

If there were no choices left, Guxing wouldn't mind, but Xiaoyao couldn’t accept that. Why not choose something better when the option exists

When Xiaoyao sat down, those nearby glared even more sharply while the two girls showed surprise—though this wasn't because of him.

Though Xiaoyao's action was unexpected, they had sat there for a long time without anyone daring to join them. It wasn’t that no one saw it or tried, but nobody dared sit here due to pressure.

This pressure came not just from those staring nearby but also from those wanting to sit who were too intimidated to act—these people weren't easy targets and exerted considerable influence on others… (To be continued)could not be concealed. This kind of aura could only belong to her, and there was no one else they had seen like it.```htmlBut anyone could see that she was suffering from personality disorder, displa...