Chapter 528

Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao recognized her constitution the moment he saw Mu Yuehan.

It was a Pure Yin constitution.

This constitution typically appears in women and ranks several hundredth among the three thousand constitutions.

Though inferior to the top fifty's Supreme Yin Sacred Body, it was still an exceedingly rare constitution.

Most importantly, this Pure Yin constitution was exceptionally suited to serve as a furnace body.

If one practiced dual-cultivation with a woman possessing a Pure Yin constitution, their cultivation speed would greatly increase.

Everyone present naturally knew Mu Yuehan possessed a Pure Yin constitution.

They also knew such a constitution was ideal for use as a furnace body.

Even Qingyun Young Master, though genuinely fond of Mu Yuehan, could not help but harbor a desire to practice dual-cultivation with her to accelerate his cultivation.

But thinking it was one thing.

Saying it aloud was another.

"Who is this person, speaking so recklessly?"

"He actually called Miss Yuehan an excellent furnace body!"

The entire hall erupted in outrage; many glared at Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao, believing him to be vulgar and disrespectful to the lady.

"What, did I say something wrong?" Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao's expression remained calm.

These people's willingness to grovel was their own business; Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao had no interest in it.

He merely spoke the truth.

Even Mu Yuehan was momentarily stunned, her moonlike eyes flickering with surprise.

As the Holy Maiden of Guanghan Palace, on this Emperor's Path, though not among the top-tier prodigies, her fame had spread far and wide.

Even some true Immortal Qi cultivators among the elite treated her with refined courtesy and sought to befriend her.

Yet this mysterious young master had spoken so bluntly—directly calling her a furnace body.

Mu Yuehan gave Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao a long, deep look.

But before she could speak, Qingyun Young Master rose to his feet, his face cold: "Miss Yuehan is the Holy Maiden of Guanghan Palace, an immortal force of the Guanghan Ancient Star Region—how dare you speak such blasphemy!"

Seeing Qingyun Young Master speak out, everyone present understood.

This was a display of loyalty to the lady.

Immediately, several other young elites from ancient star regions voiced their rebukes.

Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao's lips curled into a cold smile.

That smile was familiar.

It was the kind that foretold death.

At that moment, Qingyun Young Master's quasi-saint servant suddenly felt a chill run through his body.

He glanced at Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao, his eyes filled with suspicion, then whispered: "Young Master, please hold your tongue."

Qingyun Young Master snorted, and fell silent.

Mu Yuehan observed this exchange, a flicker of something unreadable passing through her beautiful eyes.

After a pause, she spoke: "Why sit at the back? Please take the seat of honor."

Hearing Mu Yuehan's words, all the young elites froze.

Mu Yuehan wasn't angry?

Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao rose and strolled slowly to the foremost seat, sitting down.

This Mu Yuehan wasn't foolish after all.

Qingyun Young Master, seeing this, frowned darkly; he shot Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao a cold glance before sitting down.

Mu Yuehan spoke: "Thank you all for coming to my invitation. This opportunity carries certain dangers, so only those of Quasi-Saint realm or above, or those who have cultivated a prototype of Immortal Qi, are qualified to accompany me."

Hearing this, most of the prodigies present wore expressions of disappointment.

Quasi-Saint realm? Not everyone could reach it.

More than a year since the Emperor's Path opened, the number of prodigies who had reached Quasi-Saint realm was exceedingly rare.

Those who reached Quasi-Saint realm were eligible to challenge the Wilderness Saint List.

As for cultivating a prototype of Immortal Qi, it was no easy feat.

Thus, Mu Yuehan's conditions effectively deterred ninety-nine percent of the prodigies.

Only Qingyun Young Master and a few other immortal heirs from ancient star regions wore faint smiles.

Seeing the crowd's disappointment, Mu Yuehan said calmly: "But I won't let you all come for nothing—I shall play a single qin piece as a token of gratitude."

Hearing this, the young elites' expressions eased slightly.

"Miss Yuehan is a master of music; her qin playing is unparalleled. To hear such celestial melody today makes this journey worthwhile."

The young elites' moods improved again.

Mu Yuehan took out an ancient qin and began to play.

The melody drifted, cold and exquisitely beautiful.

Mu Yuehan, like a celestial maiden of Guanghan or Chang'e from the moon, made the music intoxicating.

Qingyun Young Master and others also showed expressions of awe.

Mu Yuehan wasn't just fair-skinned and beautiful, she possessed a Pure Yin constitution and was so refined.

If one could form a Dao partner with her, it would be a supreme pleasure.

Inside the tavern, over a hundred young elites were lost in the music.

Only Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao seemed bored.

He had come seeking opportunity, not to listen to music.

And to be honest, Mu Yuehan's qin skills were indeed excellent.

But… that was all.

As Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao grew drowsy, he let out a quiet yawn.

That yawn shattered the harmony of the melody.

Mu Yuehan's fingers paused, and the music ceased abruptly.

Qingyun Young Master and others snapped back to reality, glaring furiously at Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao.

"This man doesn't recognize the brilliance of Miss Yuehan's qin playing—he's like playing the qin to a cow!"

"Burning the qin and boiling the crane—what a spoilsport!"

Many were displeased.

Even Mu Yuehan frowned slightly and asked: "Does this young master find my qin playing inadequate?"

Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao lifted his eyelids: "Adequate, but… dull and uninspired."

This remark was not light; the sycophants erupted in fury, slamming tables.

Qingyun Young Master couldn't help but say: "Then you mean your qin skills surpass Miss Yuehan's? Why don't you play one yourself?"

Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao glanced sidelong at Qingyun Young Master.

Classic "if you think you're so good, go ahead."

But Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao, oddly enough, actually could.

"I certainly can—but to hear my qin piece, you must pay a price," Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao said with hidden meaning.

Then he turned to Mu Yuehan: "Accompany me. One person alone is too dull."

This statement stunned every young elite in the tavern.

Have Miss Yuehan accompany him? How could he say such a thing?

Qingyun Young Master's eyes flashed with murderous intent.

Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao had an air of mystery, seemingly of noble origin.

But this was the Emperor's Path.

Letting his quasi-saint servant strike down this man was not impossible.

"Very well," Mu Yuehan said. "Besides qin, I also play the xiao."

She harbored a faint streak of pique.

Her qin skills were unmatched in the Guanghan Ancient Star Region.

This young master, though mysterious, could not so belittle her.

"Play the xiao? I do have a xiao here—but it's far too large… you couldn't use it."

Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao glanced at Mu Yuehan's small, delicate lips and shook his head slightly.

Mu Yuehan froze, as if understanding, a faint blush rising on her porcelain-white cheeks.

Her eyes held a hint of reproach.

This young master had a mischievous streak.

The surrounding prodigies, realizing the implication, flushed crimson, their gazes hostile.

This man had used lewd words to defile their goddess!

"You may have Miss Yuehan play the xiao," Mu Yuehan said, "but shouldn't you show sincerity? At least reveal your true face."

Jun Within Jun Xiaoyao smiled faintly, and the divine radiance on his face faded.

Instantly, a face of celestial beauty, noble and otherworldly, was revealed.

Mu Yuehan's heart skipped a beat.