Mo Yang spoke very calmly. Regarding this Senior Sister Xu, they had always maintained a peaceful distance, and Mo Yang didn't want any unpleasant incidents between them.

Xu Xin was also carefully observing Mo Yang, but Mo Yang deliberately concealed his aura, making it difficult to directly sense his cultivation level.

Hearing Mo Yang's words, she coldly snorted and said, "Stop putting on airs. I've heard about your affairs, including how Senior Brother Qi was defeated by you. But just because he lost to you doesn't mean I will!"

"As a sect disciple, you actually dare to behave improperly with a junior sister, causing countless rumors and damaging the sect's reputation. The elders are lenient and don't want to expel you, but I absolutely will not tolerate this!"

Su Feier occasionally glanced at Mo Yang, her expression somewhat awkward and helpless. She was constantly tugging at Xu Xin, trying to persuade her quietly.

Others might not know, but she was well aware that half a month ago, Mo Yang's cultivation had already reached the mid-stage of the Third Level of the Earth Profound Realm. Not to mention Xu Xin alone, even if Qi Heng joined forces with her, they would be no match for Mo Yang.

She still vividly remembered Qi Heng's miserable state when he fought Mo Yang previously. Given Mo Yang's temperament, if Xu Xin continued like this, a battle would be inevitable, and who knew what might happen.

Mo Yang remained calm, his face expressionless. He swept his gaze over Xu Xin and said, "You should leave. I don't want to fight a woman, nor do I want to be labeled as disrespectful to my seniors!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Xu Xin was instantly enraged.

"You look down on me? Today, I'll eliminate this scourge from the sect!" Xu Xin's face instantly turned cold, with a hint of killing intent flickering in her eyes.

She then forcefully broke free from Su Feier's grasp and thrust her sword toward Mo Yang.

Mo Yang looked helpless, too lazy to dodge. He didn't even activate his true qi, simply reaching out and grabbing the sharp sword blade.

Xu Xin's expression slightly changed. She let out a cold snort and tried to push forward with more force.

However, no matter how much strength she used, the sword remained motionless, as if caught between two pieces of mysterious iron.

Su Feier quickly spoke up, "Mo Yang, stay calm..."

"I told you, you're not my match. You haven't even reached the Earth Profound Realm. What do you plan to fight me with?" Mo Yang said, then released his hand. But the moment he let go, he flicked his finger lightly on the sword's edge. The sword vibrated, causing Xu Xin to repeatedly retreat, nearly losing her grip.

Xu Xin's face was flushed. She only stabilized herself after retreating to Su Feier's side. She looked at Mo Yang with shock and disbelief, her heart in turmoil.

How could Mo Yang possess such formidable strength without even circulating true qi?

On the sword's edge, five clear finger marks were visible, and the blade was slightly deformed.

"Senior Sister Xu, the previous misunderstanding wasn't Mo Yang's fault!" Su Feier knew her senior sister had a volatile temper and was afraid they might start fighting again, so she quickly tried to mediate.

"Junior Sister, you're still defending him? I think he's bewitched you!" Xu Xin looked at Su Feier with exasperation.

She felt Su Feier had become a different person. In the past, she would have been cheering her on.

"No, Senior Sister, you really can't beat him!" Su Feier said, blushing.

She then whispered, "This guy is now very powerful. You don't know he's almost reached the Heavenly Profound Realm!"

Xu Xin, who was about to continue fighting, stopped when she heard Su Feier's words. She first looked at Mo Yang, then urgently asked Su Feier, "What did you say?"

"Half a month ago, he was already at the mid-stage of the Third Level of the Earth Profound Realm. The Grand Elder said so himself!"

Xu Xin looked up at Mo Yang, silent for a moment before speaking, "It seems Senior Brother Qi was right. You've been hiding quite deeply!"

Mo Yang sighed helplessly and said, "I'm not hiding anything. I just want to cultivate peacefully and don't want to be disturbed by others."

"Hmph, outwardly refined but inwardly despicable. Just wait, I'll come find you again!" She gave Mo Yang a cold look before turning to leave the courtyard.

With such a vast difference in cultivation, an entire major realm apart, she knew staying would only bring her shame.

However, when she reached the courtyard gate, she turned back, extremely annoyed, and said to Su Feier, "Are you not coming?"

She then pulled Su Feier out of the courtyard.

"Senior Sister, I have something to tell him!"

"You're still young. Don't be deceived by him. He looks like a bad person..."

"Senior Sister, he's actually not bad..."

"Why didn't you tell me earlier that he's at the Third Level of the Earth Profound Realm?"

...

Mo Yang listened to their gradually fading argument, feeling utterly speechless.

He was so handsome, suave, elegant, righteous...

How could he not be a good person?

Was there a more excellent man in the world?

"Alas... the world is simple, but people are complicated..."

Mo Yang helplessly shook his head and continued to meditate.

Soon after, Su Feier returned, sneaking into the courtyard and curiously observing Mo Yang while leaning against the gate.

"Come in, stop skulking!" Mo Yang opened his eyes. "I happen to have something for you!"

Su Feier looked excited, running to Mo Yang and asking, "What good thing?"

Mo Yang took out two white jade bottles and handed them to Su Feier. "One is a Beauty Preservation Pill, the other a Marrow Cleansing Pill. Take one Marrow Cleansing Pill daily to remove impurities from your body..."

Su Feier's eyes curved into crescents. She carefully took the pills and stored them without even looking, then circled around Mo Yang expectantly. "Can you see any difference in me?"

Mo Yang wanted to say this girl seemed to have gone crazy recently but held back.

"Don't you think I'm prettier than before?" she said, showing a hint of shyness.

"Uh..." Mo Yang felt a chill. Seeing Su Feier's shy expression and hearing her coquettish tone made him feel goosebumps rising. He quickly nodded.

He wasn't afraid of Su Feier's temper, but he was afraid of her being without temper, like now, which truly made him uncomfortable.

"Brother Mo Yang, I want to cultivate together with you..."

Mo Yang trembled, unable to sit still. He quickly stood up and retreated a few steps, shivering, and hastily said, "No, I like cultivating quietly alone. Junior Sister, you should go back. It's getting late!"

He then unconsciously wiped his forehead, saying, "The sun is so hot!"

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