Lin Yitang felt her vision blur instantly, and the wind howled in her ears. She looked down and saw people and objects rushing past below, moving so fast that it made her dizzy and unable to react.

The power of a Golden Core cultivator shocked her; she had never imagined that she would one day experience such speed.

She looked down in disbelief. With Jiang Qiushuang's help, Lin Yitang had arrived in less than a quarter of an hour what would normally be a half-hour journey.

He jumped off the paper crane and landed at the foot of Yijian Peak. He looked up at the towering peak and let out a long sigh of relief.

"Thank you so much for your help, Sister Jiang!" Lin Yitang sincerely thanked Jiang Qiushuang. "If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I wouldn't have made it in time for the class to start."

Jiang Qiushuang shook her head: "We are of one mind with the enemy, so there is no need for thanks. Go quickly, don't delay the important matter."

After saying that, he plunged into the Soul-Nourishing Wood and no longer revealed his aura.

Lin Yitang looked up and saw a gleaming golden plaque hanging high above the main entrance of a magnificent building, with the three large characters "Teaching Classroom" written on it in a flamboyant style.

With its green bricks and blue tiles, and upturned eaves, it exudes an ancient and solemn atmosphere.

Lin Yitang strode into the classroom, where a large number of cultivators had already gathered to listen to the lecture. They were huddled in small groups, mostly cultivators from One Sword Peak, with a few from other peaks who had come to audit the class.

Lin Yitang looked around, searching for her seat.

Just then, a familiar figure suddenly came into her view.

In the very center of the front row, a woman dressed in white was leaning pitifully against a male cultivator. The man was tall and handsome, and he was comforting her with a look of heartache.

Lin Yitang suddenly felt nauseous.

She recognized the woman; wasn't she Ye Qiuli, with whom she had a long-standing feud?

He usually likes to put on airs and gain sympathy from others.

Lin Yitang also vaguely remembered that male cultivator; he seemed to be a disciple of an elder from One Sword Peak, and quite prestigious among the younger generation. She hadn't expected Ye Qiuli to be connected to him.

"Oh, my head hurts..."

Ye Qiuli's soft voice came through, with a slight tremor, "It must be because I didn't sleep well last night, and I got up very early this morning, that's why..."

"It's all my fault." The male cultivator looked full of self-reproach. "I should have helped you get some rest earlier last night. Don't worry, I'll help you take notes during class later. You should rest well first and review them after class."

The stunningly beautiful woman leaned pitifully against the handsome male cultivator's chest; the two were a perfect match, a truly beautiful couple. The scene was like a beautiful painting to everyone.

However, Lin Yitang only wanted to get away from this trouble, so she found a corner to sit down, but unexpectedly, she still attracted Ye Qiuli's attention. Ye Qiuli gently broke free from the male cultivator's embrace, and with light steps, walked gracefully to Lin Yitang, feigning surprise, and said:

"Oh dear, isn't this Junior Sister Lin, whom we haven't seen in a long time? What brings you to One Sword Peak to audit classes? You look so pale, are you feeling unwell? Or perhaps you didn't get enough sleep last night like me?"

Lin Yitang looked up at Ye Qiuli, only to see a perfectly timed smile on her lips, but a hint of smugness and mockery hidden in her eyes. Lin Yitang said calmly, "Thank you for your concern, Senior Sister Ye, I'm fine."

Ye Qiuli, however, refused to give up. She reached out and touched Lin Yitang's forehead: "Oh, why is Junior Sister's forehead so hot? You must have been staying up late these past few days and not getting enough rest, right?"

As she spoke, she covered her mouth in feigned surprise, her eyes full of pity: "Look at my memory! Sister Tang has been in seclusion these past few days, trying to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage. She must have been working too hard and hasn't had a good rest."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding cultivators cast curious glances at Lin Yitang, and whispers rose and fell among them.

Lin Yitang was speechless for a moment, but she knew that it was not the right time to confront Ye Qiuli directly, so she calmly said, "Thank you for your concern, Senior Sister Ye. I am fine."

Ye Qiuli, however, was not about to let her off the hook. Instead, she took a few steps closer and said with a hint of regret, "Sister Yitang, don't push yourself. Cultivation is something that can't be rushed. If you're unwell, you should take good care of yourself."

At this point, Ye Qiuli deliberately sighed, saying with regret, "Speaking of which, I just broke through to the Foundation Establishment realm a few days ago. Although it was hard work, I think I did justice to the cultivation I received from my sect. Alas, because I was so happy about breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, I indulged in a few more days of play. Unlike you, junior sister, who has worked so hard to cultivate, yet still can't break through and is struggling at the tenth level of Qi Refining. It's such a pity."

Ye Qiuli's words, ostensibly expressing concern for Lin Yitang's health, were actually a veiled criticism of her stagnant cultivation. The self-deprecation and boastfulness in her tone made one want to roll their eyes.

Lin Yitang sneered inwardly at Ye Qiuli's witty remarks, but remained outwardly composed.

She knew Ye Qiuli wanted to take this opportunity to show off her Foundation Establishment cultivation and, incidentally, diminish her image in front of others. But was Lin Yitang the kind of person who could be manipulated so easily?

She smiled and said calmly, "Senior Sister Ye is right. Cultivation is something that cannot be rushed; it requires a gradual and steady approach. Although I started early, my aptitude is mediocre, and naturally I cannot compare with someone as gifted as Senior Sister Ye."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qiuli's smile froze. She hadn't expected that Lin Yitang would not only not be angered by her words, but would also go along with her and admit to being "mediocre," leaving her prepared sarcastic remarks without a chance to be delivered.

Lin Yitang changed the subject, her tone becoming meaningful: "However, the path of cultivation is long and uncertain. Perhaps today's mediocre person can soar to the sky tomorrow; while today's prodigy may fall from the clouds tomorrow. Although Senior Sister Ye has already established her foundation, her future is still unknown."

As she spoke, her gaze swept over the male cultivator beside Ye Qiuli, and a meaningful smile appeared on her lips: "Moreover, it seems that Junior Sister Ye has been focusing too much on romantic relationships lately, neglecting her cultivation. I've heard that quite a few elders have expressed their dissatisfaction with Junior Sister Ye's laxity."

These words immediately sparked a flurry of discussion among the surrounding cultivators.

Lin Yitang's words prompted them to think. Although they didn't know if the elders had any complaints, it was a fact that Senior Sister Ye always appeared with a different male cultivator. Many people in the sect had bumped into her by chance.

Because of their idol worship of Ye Qiuli, many people haven't considered the issue of Ye Qiuli's conduct.

This brought back many memories, and people couldn't help but start discussing it secretly.

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