Everyone's all smiles on the surface but secretly cunning, but the junior sister only wants to

Therefore, Jiang Shiliu resolutely made an important decision: to temporarily set aside her busy cultivation today, give herself a break, and rest properly. Tomorrow, she would regroup and continue her unfinished cultivation journey. She knew that she must not neglect other aspects of her training and improvement because of her obsession with swordsmanship.

Immediately afterward, Jiang Shiliu, like a lazy kitten, leisurely lay back down on the comfortable bed. She thought to herself, "A balance between work and rest is the key to long-term well-being!" Looking back on the past two months, she had been rising at dawn and returning home before dawn every day; this high-intensity lifestyle was gradually taking its toll on her body. At this moment, she felt as if she had returned to those unforgettable years of preparing for the college entrance examination.

However, the reason Jiang Shiliu was working so hard wasn't just to crush Su Luoluo; more importantly, she keenly sensed that her cultivation level was showing signs of weakening. Undoubtedly, it wouldn't be long before she successfully broke through her bottleneck and entered the coveted Nascent Soul realm.

It should be understood that in this world, once a cultivator reaches the Nascent Soul stage, they will inevitably be subjected to the baptism and test of heavenly lightning. No matter how these cultivators try to hide or conceal their whereabouts, that heavenly lightning will find them with unerring precision, like a persistent affliction. This is because once a cultivator successfully forms their Nascent Soul, the supernatural powers and spells they can unleash, as well as their strength and status, will be vastly different from those of cultivators below the Nascent Soul stage.

Then, the entire sect erupted in chaos, as if a bomb had been dropped on them. Everyone took out their communication jade pendants and began exchanging ideas animatedly. Meanwhile, the protagonist of this lively discussion—Jiang Shiliu—was fast asleep in her room, completely unaware of everything happening outside.

"Fellow disciples, did anyone see our sect's adorable mascot diligently practicing swordsmanship today?" one person asked curiously.

"I haven't seen her! Could it be that she felt she couldn't become a master swordsman and therefore chose to give up halfway?" another person guessed.

“Absolutely impossible! You don’t know, but I personally witnessed the ruthlessness with which Aunt Jiang practiced her swordsmanship. The way she swung her sword at the mountain wall was as if that mountain wall were the irreconcilable enemy that killed her entire family. It was truly chilling! In one word: terrifying!” someone described vividly.

"Huh??? This can't be described in just one word! It's clearly two words!" A serious voice suddenly rang out.

"Stop interrupting, okay? Besides, why bother with such trivial details?" the man said hastily.

"So where is Uncle Jiang now?" someone else asked.

"Well... I'm not quite sure either. Could it have gone into the kitchen?" The man's words were met with gasps of surprise.

"What?! Absolutely not! Quickly send people to guard the kitchen. We must not let Uncle Jiang get even a step closer! Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Jiang Shiliu, still lost in a sweet dream, was fast asleep, completely unaware of everything happening around her. She seemed to feel a playful little hand gently touching her cheek, as if teasing her. She subconsciously reached out and scratched her ear, muttering a few words in her sleep, then turned over and continued to sleep soundly like a lazy kitten. This sleep was as deep as a stone sinking into the ocean, until she finally woke up around noon.

While Jiang Shiliu was sleeping, her senior brothers, sisters, and respected master all quietly came to her room one after another. They were filled with worry, because before this, Jiang Shiliu had been practicing sword flight and the Xuan Tian Sword Technique with incredible enthusiasm, her dedication astonishing everyone. Now, however, she had suddenly fallen silent, which was quite unusual. Everyone was afraid that she had suffered some setback or blow during her practice, causing her to become discouraged, so they all came to visit, wanting to comfort their lovely and hardworking junior sister.

However, when they tiptoed into the room, they found Jiang Shiliu fast asleep, so soundly that even thunder couldn't wake her. Looking at her adorable appearance, Song Shiyue shook his head helplessly and sighed, "Tsk, looks like we were worrying for nothing. This girl is really carefree!"

Qingyan covered her mouth and chuckled, saying, "Alright, alright, since she's alright, we can rest assured. Let her sleep well; she must be exhausted from all this time." With that, the two exchanged a smile and quietly left the room, careful not to disturb Jiang Shiliu's sweet dreams.

At the same moment, the other disciples of the sect also arrived at the kitchen. It turned out that it was time to prepare the meal, and everyone was heading in the same direction. However, they were filled with trepidation and fear, because they really didn't want to run into Uncle-Master Jiang here.

Recalling that day, the disciples' stomachs seemed to ache again. That unforgettable experience remained vivid in their minds. However, to their slight disappointment, it wasn't Uncle-Master Jiang who was in charge of cooking today, but Uncle-Master Mo Yuchen from Tianyan Peak.

Since Jiang Shiliu unexpectedly sparked Mo Yuchen's culinary journey, the sect's kitchen gradually became his stage to showcase his talent. It must be said that Mo Yuchen indeed possesses extraordinary culinary talent, cooking exceptionally well. Moreover, unlike Jiang Shiliu, his dishes are not only delicious but, more importantly, they never cause the diarrhea that occurs after eating Jiang Shiliu's cooking. Therefore, whenever Mo Yuchen cooks, the sect's dining hall is always packed with people, every seat filled.

However, these sect disciples were completely unaware of this. They had no idea that Mo Yuchen's ability to create such delicious dishes was largely due to Jiang Shiliu's meticulous guidance. It was under Jiang Shiliu's patient instruction that Mo Yuchen was able to continuously improve his culinary skills, ultimately winning everyone's praise and affection.

Within the vast, cloud-shrouded territory of the Azure Sky Sect, a towering mountain peak stands, named Heavenly Will Peak. At this moment, atop Heavenly Will Peak, a figure stands silently—Jiang Chuhuai.

Jiang Chuhuai—this name might immediately conjure up images of his relationship with Jiang Shiliu. Indeed, he is Jiang Shiliu's villainous elder brother, the Crown Prince. However, at this moment, he is not the irredeemable villain Jiang Shiliu imagines, but rather a highly regarded elite disciple of the Cangqiong Heavenly Sect.

Rewinding to ten years ago, Jiang Chuhuai suffered a severe injury in the You Kingdom and was on the verge of death when he was rescued by Elder Bei Xi, a highly respected figure on Tianyi Peak of the Cangqiong Heavenly Sect, who brought him back to the sect. Under Elder Bei Xi's meticulous care and attention, Jiang Chuhuai's injuries gradually healed, and he eventually made a full recovery.

Jiang Chuhuai has now become a legitimate disciple of the Azure Sky Sect, diligently cultivating and demonstrating extraordinary talent and strength. However, little known is that deep within his heart lies a sinister thought, one he finds difficult to utter. And the target of this sinister thought is none other than Elder Bei Xi, who saved his life and is both his teacher and father figure. Although this affection defies common sense, it burns like a raging fire within Jiang Chuhuai's heart, growing ever stronger and impossible to extinguish.