Chapter 76: Entering Life and Death Together

Yun Yun reorganized the information from before and said, "So, you want to enter the Life-Death Gate in order to obtain something you sensed, right?"

"That is correct."

"May I ask what exactly this item you sensed is?" Yun Yun asked, feeling a bit curious while also carrying a trace of the vigilance befitting the Sect Leader of the Misty Cloud Sect.

Xiao Yan was silent for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "I only know it is a supreme treasure of the fire attribute; as for anything else, I am not very clear." Regarding the fact that he could master multiple Heavenly Flames, he felt it was better to keep it hidden for as long as possible.

"Is that so?" Regarding Xiao Yan's answer, Yun Yun believed it with some reservations. She felt it was likely true that the supreme treasure was fire-attributed, as Xiao Yan possessed Dou Qi of that attribute. But as for Xiao Yan not knowing what it was, Yun Yun felt that was impossible; after all, Earth-tier cultivation methods were not exactly common cabbages. The fact that Xiao Yan was willing to bring it out proved that he felt he wouldn't be at a loss for doing so.

Of course, unlike ordinary treasures, the value of transmissible treasures like cultivation methods and Dou techniques varies from person to person.

To Xiao Yan, having one more person in the Misty Cloud Sect learn the Sun Heart Scripture was no loss, but to the Misty Cloud Sect, it was a massive increase in strength.

Moreover, as far as Yun Yun knew, none of the past Sect Leaders of the Misty Cloud Sect had fire attributes, nor had she heard of anyone possessing a fire-attributed supreme treasure, so what Xiao Yan sensed must have been naturally formed within the secret realm of the Life-Death Gate.

Although it could be considered a treasure of the Misty Cloud Sect, there would be no risk of the sect's heritage being leaked.

After thinking it over carefully, Yun Yun gradually leaned toward agreeing to Xiao Yan's request, so she said, "Since that is the case, please wait for two days. Tomorrow, I will summon the various elders of the sect to discuss this matter."

"I am very sorry, Sect Leader Yun, but I hope that besides the three people present today, no fourth person will know about this transaction." Regarding Yun Yun's answer, Xiao Yan didn't even think about it, shook his head directly, and said.

"Why?" Yun Yun asked reflexively, but she quickly realized where the problem lay. For something like an Earth-tier cultivation method that even a Dou Huang like her coveted, how could she let more people know about it? Once it leaked, there was no telling how much trouble Xiao Yan would face later.

It wouldn't even need to be leaked; just within the Misty Cloud Sect itself, there were likely many elders who would want to take it for free.

"Fine, it was indeed my lack of consideration." Yun Yun apologized, then frowned again: "But the commotion of opening the Life-Death Gate will inevitably cause a stir in the sect. If I don't tell the various elders, what reason should I use to send you in?"

"This—" To be honest, Xiao Yan hadn't thought of this point either, as he had never seen what the Life-Death Gate looked like when it opened.

"Is that thing very important to you?" Seeing Xiao Yan's distressed expression, Nalan Yanran felt a tightness in her heart, bit her lip, and asked.

"This—" Xiao Yan was somewhat surprised by Nalan Yanran's sudden interjection. He thought seriously for a moment, nodded, and answered with a solemn expression: "Yes, it is very important."

"Mm." Seeing Xiao Yan's earnest gaze, Nalan Yanran nodded and thought for a moment, then suddenly raised her head, her resolute eyes looking as if she had made up her mind.

"Teacher, actually there is a way to solve the current problem." Nalan Yanran said, looking at Yun Yun.

"You mean?" Yun Yun's face revealed a trace of surprise, as if she had guessed Yanran's idea.

"As long as I go in with Xiao Yan, then Teacher can tell the other elders of the sect that you are sending me in." Nalan Yanran placed one hand on her chest, as if to steady her own heart, and said with an increasingly firm voice.

What kind of nonsense are you spouting, Yanran? Do you think the sect set the rule that one must be a Dou Ling to enter because they don't want you to progress too quickly? It's just too dangerous inside!

The words of reprimand surged to Yun Yun's throat instantly, but looking at Yanran's resolute eyes, Yun Yun ultimately swallowed those words back down.

"Have you really decided?" After a long silence, Yun Yun finally asked.

"Yes." Nalan Yanran replied immediately, without a shred of hesitation.

"Sigh, very well. Since you have already decided, then so be it. I really don't know what kind of magic this Xiao Yan has to make you fall for him so deeply in such a short time." Yun Yun shook her head with a sigh, and looked again at this truly excellent young man with a gaze that carried a hint of scrutiny.

However, regarding Yun Yun's words, Nalan Yanran was the first to jump up.

"Teacher! What are you spouting! Falling for him? I just, just, right, Teacher doesn't know, Xiao Yan cured my grandfather's Brand Poison yesterday, I am just repaying him as a member of the Nalan family! Right, that's it!" Nalan Yanran's cheeks turned red, and she desperately argued with a look of tsundere that anyone with eyes could see through. Never mind Yun Yun, even Xiao Yan, who had been told he was being divorced just two days ago, felt something was wrong.

"Oh? Is that so? Fine, fine, fine, this master knows. Let's go, follow this master to the Life-Death Gate; you shouldn't want to wait any longer, right?" Yun Yun pursed her lips and chuckled, accepting Nalan Yanran's excuse without believing a word of it, coaxing her.

"Aiya, Teacher! Believe me!"

Ignoring Nalan Yanran's jumping, Yun Yun walked straight to Xiao Yan's side, looked him over with curiosity, and said: "Actually, I had a question I was curious about just now, but didn't ask. Can you tell me?"

"Please ask, Sect Leader Yun."

"Since you don't trust the elders of our Misty Cloud Sect, why do you trust me?" As she spoke, the corners of Yun Yun's mouth curled into a smile, clearly holding some expectation for how Xiao Yan would answer this question.

"This—" Because I've read the script—that kind of thing definitely couldn't be said. Xiao Yan thought for a moment, glanced at the young girl in the moon-white long dress following behind Yun Yun, smiled, and said something that made her wish she could crawl into the ground, all under Nalan Yanran's somewhat bewildered gaze: "Because Yanran is a very good girl, so I thought, the Sect Leader who could raise such a girl must also be a good person."

"Oh? Hahaha, I finally know why Yanran likes you so much. Your talent is good, and your mouth is sweet; what young girl wouldn't like that?" Hearing Xiao Yan's answer, Yun Yun immediately laughed until she was swaying, unable to close her mouth. Her towering peaks vibrated with her rising and falling chest, which was quite eye-catching, making Xiao Yan unable to resist a glance.

Perhaps it was the constant blushing and being teased too many times, but a string in Nalan Yanran's heart snapped. At this moment, she walked straight to Xiao Yan's side, reached out, grabbed a chunk of flesh at Xiao Yan's waist, and twisted it fiercely.

"Hiss~" A look of pain surged onto Xiao Yan's face.

"Sect Leader Yun, quickly, quickly stop your disciple!" Xiao Yan hurriedly shouted.

"Hahaha, she is your wife, can't you discipline her yourself?" Yun Yun said with a playful laugh.

The distance from the Sect Leader's main hall to the Life-Death Gate was not far. With Yun Yun's strength, it didn't take long for her to bring the two of them to a cliff face behind the mountain.

In the center of the cliff face, there was a hole that looked plain and unremarkable. Above the hole were written three ancient, simple characters—Life-Death Gate!

Yun Yun raised one hand, powerful Dou Qi condensing on her jade palm, and then it surged toward the cave entrance. The moment it neared the cave, a mysterious vortex appeared out of thin air, absorbing all of Yun Yun's Dou Qi without a single drop leaking, producing not the slightest ripple.

But when this vortex appeared, the originally bright sky around them suddenly darkened, and a trace of oppressive aura permeated the air. Almost everyone in the Misty Cloud Sect sensed this situation. Some elders who had experienced Yun Yun entering the Life-Death Gate back then began rushing over without stopping.

As Yun Yun's Dou Qi continued to pour in, the vortex at the entrance rapidly expanded to the size of a person.

"Xiao Yan, take advantage of the fact that others haven't arrived yet and go in quickly!" Yun Yun shouted loudly.

"Alright!" Xiao Yan responded, taking the initiative to hold Nalan Yanran's hand.

The young girl struggled symbolically, her cheeks slightly red, but she let Xiao Yan do as he pleased.

Xiao Yan chuckled, feeling a bit unbelievable in his heart, but he also confirmed Nalan Yanran's feelings, and said in a gentle tone: "Let's go."

"Mm." Nalan Yanran nodded lightly and followed Xiao Yan as he took the steps forward.

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