Chapter 512: Cute Little Piglet

"The gift isn't half bad," Yun Xiao declared.

"How delicious, let me have a bite," Lian Xi said as she moved closer, baring her tiny tiger teeth.

"In your dreams." Yun Xiao chuckled, pinching her cheek before leaping from the rooftop to retreat to his room.

"The scoundrel! He calls me ugly, now he won't share!" Lian Xi clenched her fists, her teeth itching with irritation.

"What are you waiting for then? It's time for revenge!" the little white tiger piped up from her embrace, its voice thick with fury.

"How should I exact revenge?" Lian Xi bit her lip.

"Have the third time now! With the night dark and the wind high, it’s the perfect moment for fiery passions to ignite," the little white tiger heatedly reminded her. "Lian Xi, now that we're in the Celestial Court, just become a True Immortal. With me to guard you, you’ll ascend in the blink of an eye and dominate the Celestial Court! He is the best stepping stone for your ascension to true immortality, so stop being meek and stand tall. Women can hold up half the sky—no, you should be holding up the entire sky!"

"This, this..." Lian Xi's face flushed with embarrassment.

"To hell with it, I'm sick of your soft, cute act. Can't you toughen up and trample men beneath your feet? Damn it, you're the savior!" the little white tiger glared, then continued, "What's Yun Xiao, after all? How dare he juggle two, making his senior sister pregnant, then fooling around with you! For such a scoundrel, we must show no mercy, crush him utterly!"

"..." Lian Xi just stared.

"Act now, or you’ll grow old and spoiled…!" the little white tiger urged desperately.

"Get lost!"

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Inside the house, a celestial peach flowed directly into Yun Xiao's Dantian, transforming into a nourishing spring. His celestial power surged, breaking through two stages in a short time to the Establishment Yin Immortal Realm.

"One step away from becoming a Yang Immortal," Yun Xiao murmured. Then, he took a moment to gauge the strength he possessed now. "Maybe I can go head to head with a True Immortal in battle now?"

By all accounts, his true self could now rival that of Moon Fairy or the War Princess. His body double and Blood Base were locked in place, but for Yun Xiao, the path before him was clear and broad.

"Here in the Celestial Court, once I set foot on the path, ascending to the realm of true immortality will be easy." Yun Xiao wasn't talking about the combat power of a True Immortal, which he already possessed, but his cultivation rising to that level as well.

He took a deep breath, steadying his cultivation, and rose to his feet. Outside the window, Lian Xi sat in the courtyard, her back to him, chin in hand and legs swinging, lost in thought.

"Now that things have settled, it's the perfect time for the third attempt," Blue Star chimed in with a mischievous snicker.

"I'm not planning a third time," Yun Xiao replied.

"Do you pity her?" Blue Star asked, shocked.

"No," Yun Xiao considered for a moment. "In the Celestial Court, we both can progress swiftly. There’s no need to waste this moment. Let's wait until she's stronger, when she truly needs it."

"You’re fattening the pig before the slaughter," Blue Star said.

"A cute little immortal pig." Yun Xiao chuckled.

Blue Star rolled his eyes, laughing. "Cut it out, you have a soft heart under that bladed tongue. I know you pity her. Perhaps your love for her has even surpassed that for Chen Xi."

"Enough." Yun Xiao's smile froze.

"Did I hit the mark?"

Yun Xiao shook his head. "I killed Chen Xi. I owe her that debt, and I must repay it."

"When will you do so?"

After a pause, Yun Xiao said, "Tomorrow, after the Arbiter examination, I'll get Lian Xi drunk and then proceed."

"What if she dies and Chen Xi lives?" Blue Star teased.

Yun Xiao clenched his fists, remembering the girl in the white dress who died in his arms in the palace, his sword piercing her heart. He couldn’t forget the look in her eyes at that moment. All this time, he had been struggling.

Finally, he took a deep breath and with all his strength vowed, "I must settle this matter. If not now, I may never be able to."

"Indeed," Red Moon interjected with a sly tone. "After all, it’s best to slaughter the pig while it's still young."

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In the dimly lit chamber, Lu Changfeng lounged with his legs crossed upon a high chair.

A knock sounded, followed by a voice, "Young Master, Yan Song has arrived."

"Enter," Lu Changfeng replied coolly.

The hidden door creaked open, and an elderly armored guard bowed his way in. It was the gatekeeper himself.

"Greetings, Young Master." The elder guard knelt.

"Rise, let's talk," Lu Changfeng said, raising an eyebrow.

"Yes!" Yan Song stood up respectfully.

"How long have you been stuck in the Yang Immortal Realm, unable to become a True Immortal?" Lu Changfeng asked blandly.

"For 200 years!" Yan Song gave a sheepish smile, helplessly saying, "There's no helping it, my talents are limited. I've never been able to overcome the bottleneck of projecting my Genesis Spirit, and it seems in this life it will remain so."

"Are you content then, knowing your descendants will forever be mocked as the offspring of a gatekeeper?" Lu Changfeng's gaze was piercing.

"Uh..." Yan Song's expression tightened, and he lowered his head. "Young Master, please command me."

"Relax, it's nothing serious," Lu Changfeng said with a loud laugh, producing a jade box and tossing it to Yan Song. "A gift for you, open it and see."

Yan Song's hands trembled as he opened the jade box to reveal a crystal-clear peach within.

"A celestial peach!" Yan Song quickly knelt again, flustered, "Young Master, I, I..."

"This peach comes from the Queen Dowager's Kunlun Mountain. Many in Sky Soaring City hope all their lives to taste such a fruit," Lu Changfeng pointed at Yan Song, smiling. "But today, Yan Song, you shall eat it. Not only will you taste this treasure, but it will surely help you achieve your desires and become a True Immortal!"

"Master!" Yan Song's heart raced with shock and awe. He understood the immense value of the gift before him. It was the very thing he had dreamed of obtaining! But why?

After a moment of internal struggle, he suddenly bowed deeply to Lu Changfeng, his voice filled with fervor, "From this day forward, I will carry out any command from you, Master, without hesitation!"

"That's a bit dramatic; we are merely friends." Lu Changfeng raised an eyebrow, a smile playing on his lips. "It's normal to lend a hand to a friend in crucial times, isn't it?"

"Indeed, indeed." Yan Song, always quick on the uptake, kept his smile as he softly added, "Then, might there be some small task you need me to handle?"

"Let me think," Lu Changfeng mused, then suddenly grinned, "Actually, there is a little matter."

"Your command, please!"

Lu Changfeng pointed at the celestial peach, "Eat this peach now, achieve your true Immortality, and then... go kill someone for me, will you?"

"Lu Yao? From Arbiter Lu's family?" Yan Song looked up to ask.

"Ha!" Lu Changfeng couldn't help but laugh softly. "You truly understand me."

Yan Song took a deep breath, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "Do you wish for me to carry out this deed openly, with indisputable evidence?"

"Exactly!" Lu Changfeng looked at him intently. "Just do it. After it's done, I'll arrange for you to lay low. Additionally, I'll ensure your family is well taken care of and promise them a bright future."

"Agreed!" Yan Song's eyes blazed with determination as he gazed at Lu Changfeng. He knelt and bowed deeply, proclaiming, "For the Young Master, I would face death without hesitation!"

"Haha." Lu Changfeng laughed and stood, clapping Yan Song on the shoulder, "Alright, it's all yours. Tomorrow's the Arbiter examination, and I have a slew of brothers, sisters, and cousins to tutor. I hope to hear good news from you at dawn."

"Just a brat selling nonsense, I'll snuff him out as easily as slaughtering a chicken!" Yan Song boasted with a chuckle.

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In the dead of night, Yun Xiao continued to consume Heavenly Dao Sariras, mustering his energy to convert all his celestial power to a higher level, entering the Early Yang Immortal Realm!

"After this breakthrough, dealing with a low-level True Immortal like Tao Shuo should pose no problem." Yun Xiao took a deep breath.

He glanced at Lian Xi, who was nestled against him, sleeping sweetly. Her small hands clutched his arms tightly, as if fearing he would escape.

Such an endearing girl often stirred the deepest sympathies.

Yun Xiao chose to close his eyes, not dwelling on it.

Suddenly, a figure appeared abruptly before him.

It was an elderly armored guard!

"Haha, Lu..." The guard was a Sword Cultivator, his laugh cold as he brandished his sword.

Yun Xiao didn’t look up; his Flying Sword shot forth from in front, instantly piercing the back of the guard’s head.

PUFF!

His face burst open. Then with a light thud, the man fell dead.

"Who’s there?" Lian Xi, half-awake, rubbed her eyes and asked.

Yun Xiao stood, kicked the body around to face up, and leaned closer to inspect it, saying, "A True Immortal, don’t know him."

After speaking, he thrust the Heaven Burial Sword Soul into the man’s body, incinerating it completely.

Once done, Yun Xiao glanced outside at the breaking dawn and cheerfully remarked, "Well, day’s breaking. I need to go to the Skyruler Immortal Manor to find Liu Mumu."

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