"So we're supposed to share the same bed, right?""Y-You...!" Su Yin pointed at Fang Zhe with her trembling, slender finger, her eyes wide with a chaotic mix of embarrassment, panic, and shock. The deep crimson flush on her cheeks blazed brighter, spreading visibly all the way to the tips of her ears."Th-This is my residence! I am the owner of this place!" Su Yin cried out, her voice pitching slightly higher as she tried desperately to maintain her authority, even as fear and bashfulness tore through her icy facade."Sleep in the living room! Those floor cushions are more than enough for you!"Rather than feeling intimidated, Fang Zhe grew even more energized seeing the innocent and adorable reaction of the ice disciple before him. Flashing his signature mischievous grin, Fang Zhe leaned his back against the wall, resting his chin on one hand as he cast a teasing look at Su Yin."My, my, so fierce, Lady Yin..." Fang Zhe chuckled casually."But think about it—haven't we been 'official

A few of the lead female disciples, eyes sparkling with beaming smiles, even began stepping forward with swift movements."Handsome Young Master! Come out and practice swordsmanship with us!""That's right! Let us guide you around the sect this morning!""Young Master! Hold my hand first!"The noisy clamor echoed as dozens of slender fingers surged forward, ready to pounce and drag Fang Zhe right out of the pavilion doorway."H-Hey?! Hold on a second, ladies! Don't just rush me like this, I'm not a discount item on sale!" Fang Zhe pressed his back against the door, eyes wide in panic as he faced the raid of the blush-faced 'female army' in front of him.However, right when those dozens of hands were merely inches away from Fang Zhe's clothes...SWOOSH—BOOM!A swirling gust of freezing cold air suddenly erupted in the middle of the courtyard! The temperature around the pavilion plummeted drastically, turning the air to frost in an instant."Wh-Who?!" Fang Zhe's eyes widened in shock.C

Hearing Fang Zhe’s sudden burst of reckless enthusiasm, both the Disciplinary Elder and Su Yin froze. A suffocating silence instantly blanketed the Disciplinary Hall.Far from feeling relieved, the Disciplinary Elder’s eyes narrowed sharply with profound doubt. Even Su Yin, whose eyes had briefly flickered with a faint ray of hope, reverted back to her cold, skeptical glare."A physician?" the Disciplinary Elder muttered in a heavy voice laden with disbelief."And you claim to be able to neutralize the Black Blood Soul Poison that has brought down dozens of renowned Alchemists and Physicians across the Eastern Continent over the past forty years?!"Su Yin took a step forward, staring straight into Fang Zhe's eyes."Fang Zhe, do not play with the Sect Leader's life," Su Yin interrupted coldly, her voice piercing like an icicle."This is no minor matter that you can resolve with idle chatter or sheer coincidence.""E-Eh?! Why don't you guys believe me?!" Fang Zhe protested, clutching hi

"Foolish! Ignorant!" the Sect Leader barked. Her voice erupted like a thunderous avalanche collapsing a mountain peak.The blackish poison veins on her neck spread further upward, crawling over her jawline and giving her exquisite face a terrifying aura."You brought an unlicked cub whose origins are completely unknown into our most sacred sanctuary?! Without verifying his background? Without testing his abilities beforehand?! What if he is a spy sent by an enemy sect to end my life while I slumbered?!"The cold aura she emitted grew increasingly intense, coating the robes of Su Yin and the Punishment Elder—who were still prostrating in fear—in a layer of frost."Sect Leader, please listen to our explanation first!" the Punishment Elder interrupted, daring to look up slightly, her eyes reflecting absolute sincerity."We did not bring him here blindly! This youth... he successfully refined a Divine-Grade Pill right before our very eyes!"THUMP.Those words hit like a bolt from the blue

However, the answer she received was not an apology, but a sudden surge of killing intent that spiked to its absolute peak. The secret room, which had felt intimate moments ago, instantly transformed into a terrifying hell of ice.The Sect Leader stood tall at the center of the altar, her silk robe fluttering in the blasts of artificial icy wind erupting from her body. The gleam of admiration and ray of hope in her crystal eyes vanished completely, replaced by a burning rage mixed with profound disgust. The pressure of her aura radiated so violently that the protective formations on the walls trembled uncontrollably."Presumptuous!" the Sect Leader snapped, her voice echoing with a commanding authority capable of shaking the very soul."For forty years, I have led the Virgin Valley Sect by upholding the purity and dignity of this place! And you... a male outsider, dare to utter such indecent words and order me to strip?!"Every word that passed her lips was like an icy dagger piercing