At this time, Yun Shan was still in seclusion and had not emerged.
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Therefore, at present, Yun Yun was still in charge of the Yunlan Sect.
"Young Master Xiao, for what purpose have you come today?" She asked with elegant composure, her voice clear.
In truth, both she and Xiao Li knew why Xiao Li had come.
But with so many people present, Yun Yun could only 'handle it officially'.
"They say the Yunlan Sect is the number one sect in the Jia Ma Empire, so I've come specifically to spar with Sect Master Yun and discuss cultivation," Xiao Li said solemnly.
Yun Leng and the others found this very unbelievable.
They had originally thought that Xiao Li, having only recently acquired the title of Pill Saint, would surely seek out the senior Pill King Gu He to exchange ideas and perhaps spar in alchemy.
Yet, he was here to spar with Yun Yun?
What was there to spar about?
Yun Yun was also taken aback for a moment.
She just hadn't expected Xiao Li to find such an excuse.
"Of course, we can all friendly spar and learn from each other," Yun Yun said with a smile.
"Of course, if there's an opportunity, I'd also like to exchange alchemy insights with Elder Gu He and improve together," Xiao Li casually added another excuse.
Pill King Gu He was not at all arrogant, saying, "Haha, that's certainly possible, I hope to learn alongside Young Master Xiao."
After all, the other party's alchemy was no worse than his own, so Pill King Gu He had no right to act superior.
Judging by the current atmosphere, everyone's interaction was very harmonious.
"Sect Master Yun, I wonder if this Xiao can stay a few days at your esteemed place, to conveniently spar and exchange ideas with you at any time," Xiao Li asked, looking at Yun Yun.
This fellow... did his intentions have to be so obvious?
Yun Yun saw through his little scheme at a glance.
However, with so many people present, she couldn't show any weakness, so she simply said, "Since Young Master Xiao thinks highly of our Yunlan Sect, then our Yunlan Sect naturally won't refuse Young Master Xiao."
"Someone, go prepare a private superior room for Young Master Xiao."
The others didn't find anything amiss.
It wasn't the first time someone had visited the Yunlan Sect as a guest, and many had stayed for a few days.
After all, the Yunlan Sect was the foremost sect in the Jia Ma Empire, revered by countless people.
To expand its influence, the Yunlan Sect would occasionally send people to other places to promote the Yunlan Sect, and then invite some people to visit the Yunlan Sect; staying for a few days was quite normal.
Therefore, the others didn't find Xiao Li's request to stay problematic.
Just like that, Xiao Li successfully stayed in the Yunlan Sect... Currently, the Yunlan Sect had no other guests, so Xiao Li was staying alone in a courtyard.
It was very quiet around, and the sounds of disciples cultivating in the outer plaza couldn't reach here.
"You really dared to come."
Yun Yun personally brought a set of clean bedding to Xiao Li's room.
"I told you, I would definitely come to the Yunlan Sect to find you." Xiao Li wrapped his arms around the woman's slender waist, pulling her into his embrace, filling his arms with her fragrance.
Yun Yun symbolically struggled for a moment, but after her struggles proved futile, she could only obediently let him hold her, yet she said:
"I thought you had forgotten, after all, you're a very busy man now, constantly accompanying Consort Ya of the Mittel Family, and there are two beautiful women, one big and one small, waiting for you at the restaurant, even Elder Jia plans to betroth Princess Yao Ye to you."
Sour.
So sour!
The jealousy in Yun Yun's words was practically overflowing.
"This, I can explain... ow ow ow, it hurts."
Xiao Li's ear was suddenly twisted, making him quickly beg for mercy in pain.
"I'll give you a chance to explain; if you can't satisfy me, I'll twist your ears off," Yun Yun threatened.
When she learned that the first thing Xiao Li did upon arriving in the Imperial Capital was not to come to the Yunlan Sect to find her, but to spend several days with Consort Ya at the Miter Auction House, she was so angry that she wished she could go settle accounts with Xiao Li on the spot.
"Actually, listen to my explanation, it's just..."
Xiao Li feigned an explanation, then, taking Yun Yun by surprise, he suddenly flipped over, pinning her beneath him, pressing down on her wrists with both hands to prevent her from struggling free.
"Xiao Li, quickly let go... Mmm~"
Xiao Li directly kissed her thin lips, preventing her from speaking.
After struggling several times to no avail, Yun Yun could only give up, slowly responding to Xiao Li's kiss.
It wasn't until after a long kiss that Xiao Li released her, and then a delicate hand twisted the soft flesh at his waist, giving it a sharp twist.
"Are you perhaps not planning to explain?" Yun Yun's cheeks were slightly flushed, carrying a hint of annoyance.
"I ask you, why didn't you come to the Yunlan Sect to find me immediately after arriving in the Jia Ma Imperial Capital?"
"Because I had to participate in the Alchemist Convention," Xiao Li explained, enduring the pain.
"Yun'er, do you remember? You once said that because you are the Sect Master of Yunlan Sect, of noble status, and I was just an unknown nobody, we couldn't be together."
"So, to prove to everyone that I, Xiao Li, am worthy of you, I participated in the Alchemist Convention and successfully won the championship, becoming famous throughout the entire Jia Ma Imperial Capital."
"Now, all the major forces want to win me over, respectfully calling me 'Pill Saint'. But in truth, I don't care about these titles at all, but to be able to be with you openly and honorably, I had to do this."
"Do you truly not understand my feelings?"
Xiao Li looked at Yun Yun with deep affection, his gaze firm and sincere.
"Hmph, how do I know if what you're saying is true or false?" Yun Yun snorted lightly, but her hand slowly relaxed.
Clearly, she believed Xiao Li.
"Now you are indeed famous, a peak sixth-grade Alchemist, the new generation's 'Pill Saint', your reputation is so great that even our Yunlan Sect's Pill King Gu He is being overshadowed by you." Yun Yun sighed softly, raising a hand to lightly brush a wisp of hair from her forehead, gazing at the handsome face before her, and suddenly felt deeply moved.
Xiao Li's soaring reputation was a good thing.
Just as he had said, with Xiao Li's current fame, he was worthy of her, the Sect Master of Yunlan Sect.
"Yun'er, I can finally come before you openly and honorably." Xiao Li embraced her slender waist, looking at her soft and beautiful face.
"Take me to see your teacher."
"See my teacher? What do you want to do?" Yun Yun was startled.
"To propose, of course," Xiao Li said with a serious expression.
"Propose?" Yun Yun was so shocked that her mouth slightly parted, her eyes flashing with disbelief.
"What nonsense are you talking..."
"I'm not talking nonsense, I want to marry you." Xiao Li's gaze was more resolute than ever, without a trace of falsehood.
Yun Yun cared too much about her status.
It would be difficult for her to be with Xiao Li, ignoring the gazes of others, like Consort Ya and the others.
Therefore, Xiao Li wanted to give her a proper status, so that she, the Sect Master of Yunlan Sect, could be with him openly and honorably, no longer needing to avoid the gazes of others!
"Are you... serious?" Yun Yun looked at him.
"Absolutely true, no lies whatsoever!"
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