The final reward was a phenomenon called "Dragon-Elephant Harmonizing the Sky."
Phenomena like this are quite mystical.
You could think of them as substantial enhancements with dazzling special effects.
As for specific effects, each phenomenon is unique, and their effects cannot be explained in just a few words.
Li Ran couldn't test it directly, as it might attract the attention of the experts within the sect, which wouldn't be good.
At that time, these sudden abilities would be inexplicable.
"Time to sleep, hopefully after tonight, the Sect Master will forget about everything that happened..."
Li Ran retracted the Cloud Feather Spear into his body and lay down on the bed, falling into a deep sleep.
The tiny figure in his Sea of Knowledge tirelessly practiced, rapidly absorbing spiritual energy into his body, continuously tempering his physique.
...
Rakshasa Peak, the Sect Master's residence.
Leng Wuyan sat blankly on the bed, her gaze empty as if she had lost her soul.
"I've finally bid farewell to being single."
"But my romantic interest is actually my disciple..."
A faint blush spread across her fair and delicate cheeks. "I was so impulsive. How could I accept Ran Er's confession?"
"Though he's handsome and incredibly talented, and his feelings for me are so sincere..."
"But after all, he's my disciple!"
Leng Wuyan could already imagine the uproar that would ensue within the sect if this matter were exposed. The rumors would likely shift from "unwanted old woman" to "perverted deviant preying on disciples"!
Though she acted without inhibition, she absolutely couldn't accept such a label!
And most importantly,
How should she interact with Li Ran from now on?
For hundreds of years, Leng Wuyan had solely focused on cultivating the Dao and knew nothing about matters between men and women.
This whole love affair was completely beyond her comprehension.
"Sigh~"
Leng Wuyan rubbed her forehead and looked melancholic. "So why did I agree to be with him..."
But it was too late to say anything now.
Based on Li Ran's behavior today, if she were to break up with him, he might choose to end his life directly, wouldn't he?
Thinking of his resolute eyes and tone, a tremor ran through Leng Wuyan. She shyly rolled around on the bed, showing no semblance of a Sect Master.
Knock knock knock.
The door was knocked.
Leng Wuyan instantly sat up straight.
"Come in."
The door was pushed open, and a female disciple walked in, respectfully saying, "Sect Master Leng, sorry to disturb you. I've come to retrieve the results of the assessment."
"Assessment?"
Leng Wuyan thought of Li Ran's confession and blushed again.
"I haven't finished reading it. I'll give it to you tomorrow."
Her mind was in a mess today, and she had no intention to read any elixir evaluations.
"Understood."
The female disciple didn't question it and replied, "Then, I'll take my leave."
"Wait."
Leng Wuyan unexpectedly called her back.
The disciple halted, "Is there something else, Sect Master?"
A hint of shyness flashed in Leng Wuyan's eyes, and she asked casually, "Have you, um, been in love before?"
"Huh?"
The disciple was taken aback, then broke into cold sweat and kneeled down, saying in a panic, "Disciple has always adhered to the sect's regulations and is not interested in men. I have never crossed any boundaries. Please discern, Sect Master!"
"..."
Leng Wuyan helplessly rubbed her forehead. "When did I say you did something wrong?"
The disciple still felt uncertain, "Then why are you asking?"
Leng Wuyan replied with a deadpan expression, "Know thyself, know thy enemy. Even though I have severed ties with worldly affairs, I cannot remain ignorant of them. It's not conducive to cultivation."
"I see," the disciple nodded.
"Cough cough," Leng Wuyan cleared her throat and asked seriously, "Let me ask you this: If—just if—you had a boyfriend, what would you most want to do with him?"
The disciple stammered and hesitated, unwilling to answer.
Leng Wuyan added, "We were discussing cultivation, but it's fine. I promise not to punish you."
"Alright."
The female disciple no longer hesitated and looked excited, saying, "There are many things you can do, like going on a date together, listening to music, sharing a candy figure..."
"Date, watch a performance, share a candy figure."
Leng Wuyan discreetly jotted down notes in a small book.
The disciple continued to fantasize, "If the relationship gets closer, you can hold hands, kiss, of course, eventually you'll definitely sleep together..."
Crunch!
Leng Wuyan crushed the corner of the bed into powder, stuttering, "S-sleep together?!"
The disciple was taken aback and quickly said, "Disciple also heard from others, the specifics of sleeping or not, how to sleep, it's all unknown!"
"Alright, I understand. You can leave now," Leng Wuyan turned her head and said.
"Yes."
The disciple breathed a sigh of relief.
For some reason, she felt that today's Sect Master was acting strangely.
Not as cold and aloof as usual, but rather, there was a hint of liveliness, like a teenage girl in puppy love.
"Hiss! Could it be that the Sect Master is in love?"
"No, no, no, it's impossible! It must be my imagination, yes, it must be..."
The female disciple left with a pounding heart.
Leng Wuyan covered her flushed cheeks.
"A date..."
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