The Mittel family's reception hall.
The elders sat upright, their expressions serious and earnest, their aged eyes occasionally glancing towards the entrance, seemingly waiting for something.
Liu Yun sat at the end, unconcerned. He had cultivated late into the night and was now drowsy, his eyelids drooping.
As the young master of the Mittel family, he had been forcibly dragged here early this morning by his grandfather, Teng Shan, who said some distinguished guest was coming and he needed to get acquainted with him.
Liu Yun found this strange, because he had been obsessed with cultivation since childhood, and such matters were usually none of his concern. He wasn't allowed to interfere in family affairs either. What was going on today?
Although he found his grandfather's actions odd, he didn't care. He only hoped the so-called distinguished guest would arrive quickly so he could end this tedious socializing and get back to cultivation. Being
only at the first level of Dou Qi was too shameful; he didn't want the family to find out and he'd be pointed at and gossiped about like Xiao Yan—that would be too miserable!
Fortunately, the distinguished guest arrived punctually.
A graceful figure emerged from the doorway, a green robe draped over her voluptuous body, her long black hair styled in an elegant phoenix headdress. Her beautiful face was serene and serene, like a fairy descending to earth.
The woman walked slowly, unhurriedly. A breeze swept through the hall, lifting her skirt and revealing glimpses of her long, slender legs—the very image that every young man dreamed of.
Liu Yun, who had been half-asleep, was instantly stunned, mesmerized, and dumbfounded.
He had never seen such a beautiful woman. She seemed to radiate light, flawless, and bathed in the light streaming in from the doorway, she appeared so sacred and noble.
That green-clad figure seemed to glow, instantly piercing Liu Yun's heart, making his heart pound.
At the same time, all the elders in the hall stood up, and the clan leader, Teng Shan, rose and quickly approached the woman, bowing slightly in greeting.
"Sect Master Yun's presence is an honor to my Mittel family!" Teng Shan said warmly.
"Clan Chief Teng Shan is too kind. I owe my visit much to you, so there's no need for such formalities," the woman said, nodding slightly.
Listening to their conversation, Liu Yun couldn't help but speculate.
"Such a noble woman, and Grandpa calls her Sect Master Yun, could she be my beloved Yun Yun?" Liu Yun thought in surprise.
Sure enough, someone who could be associated with the Chosen One of the Planes couldn't be an ordinary person. Just that aura alone could crush 99% of people.
At the same time, the system's mechanical voice echoed in his mind.
"Ding, detected bindable targets: Yun Yun, Nalan Yanran."
"Hmm? Nalan Yanran?" Liu Yun was shocked.
Looking closer, there really was a little girl following behind Yun Yun, but just now, he was stunned by Yun Yun's peerless beauty and naturally overlooked the little girl behind her.
Click on the newly generated profile panel for Yun Yun.
Name: Yun Yun
Realm: Two-Star Dou Huang
Aptitude: 80 (Top-tier on the Dou Qi Continent.)
Charm: 90 (A perfect blend of beauty and nobility, the ideal woman, the dream girl of all men.)
Comprehension: 80 (Top-tier on the Dou Qi Continent.)
Binding Method: 100% Dou Qi Return (The return percentage depends on the relationship between the host and the bound object; the current relationship is "one-time encounter.")
There's no need to hesitate! Only a fool would refuse the Dou Qi return from a Dou Huang powerhouse.
"Binding!" Liu Yun thought eagerly.
"Ding, congratulations to the host for binding with Two-Star Dou Huang Yun Yun."
Liu Yun was overjoyed. This trip was worthwhile; not only did he see Yun Yun's stunning beauty, but he also bound with Dou Qi return—it was like a gift from heaven! No wonder he heard magpies chirping this morning!
Just then, he hadn't slept a wink last night worrying about his cultivation. Now that a Dou Huang expert was providing him with Dou Qi, he might as well go all out! He'd refine Dou Qi to a hundred levels, even a thousand!
"Ding, Yun Yun has gained 1 Dou Qi through cultivation. The host returns 1 Dou Qi."
The system's mechanical voice had barely faded when a surge of Dou Qi appeared, flowing through Liu Yun's body.
With a jolt, Liu Yun felt a jolt throughout his body; his cultivation had actually broken through to the second stage of Dou Qi.
This sudden change naturally didn't escape the notice of Yun Yun and Teng Shan, who were still talking in the hall. Almost simultaneously, they both turned their gazes towards him. After
a careful examination, both of them had strange looks in their eyes. This little guy had actually broken through under such circumstances; it was truly interesting.
Yun Yun had only just noticed this young man. Upon closer inspection, the young man was incredibly handsome. Even someone as high and mighty as her felt a sense of amazement for him.
To be so handsome at such a young age was simply defying common sense.
Moreover, the little guy's actions just now had indeed piqued her interest.
Seeing the two looking at him, Liu Yun smiled helplessly. He hadn't expected this situation; it could only be said that the Dou Qi of a Dou Huang expert was too abundant. Even the Dou Qi naturally generated within his body was enough for him to break through a minor realm.
Dou Huang experts were indeed terrifying!
After the two withdrew their gazes, Liu Yun also focused his attention on the system panel. At this moment, Nalan Yanran's personal information was forming on the panel.
Name: Nalan Yanran
Realm: Seventh Stage Dou Qi
Aptitude: 90 (Top-tier level on the Dou Qi Continent)
Charm: 80 (Although still young, she has already blossomed into a beautiful young woman; she will definitely be a great beauty when she grows up.)
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Comprehension: 90 (Possesses a photographic memory, with astonishing innate comprehension; even on the entire Dou Qi Continent, she is among the top few.)
Binding Method: 100% Dou Qi Return (The return percentage depends on the relationship between the host and the bound object; the current relationship is "one-time encounter.")
Liu Yun was stunned. He had never expected Nalan Yanran's talent to be so amazing.
In the original work, Nalan Yanran was merely a stepping stone for Xiao Yan in the early stages. Although her talent was described as remarkable, it wasn't shown to be particularly outstanding. Now it seems he was too simplistic!
Nalan Yanran's talent is definitely remarkable; it's just that Xiao Yan has cheated.
"Indeed, cheating is the truth!" Liu Yun couldn't help but exclaim.
"System, bind Nalan Yanran."
This is a treasure girl with potential! As long as he builds a good relationship, she'll definitely make him feel incredibly happy in the future.
"Ding, congratulations to the host for binding the seventh-stage Dou Qi Nalan Yanran."
If the occasion weren't inappropriate, Liu Yun would really want to shout "Awesome!"
However, his cool demeanor lasted only five seconds.
"Ding, Yun Yun has gained 1 point of Dou Qi through cultivation. Congratulations to the host for receiving 1 point of Dou Qi."
Dou Qi surged throughout Liu Yun's body, filling him with a frenzied energy. With a jolt, Liu Yun broke through to the third level of Dou Qi.
The same script. If the previous occurrence was a coincidence, this time it was rather strange!
Yun Yun stared intently at Liu Yun with her beautiful eyes, filled with curiosity and incomprehension.
Teng Shan also stared at Liu Yun with a strange look. He considered himself to know this guy better than anyone else, having recently broken through to the ninth level of Dou Qi.
However, seeing him now at the third level, and after breaking through twice in such a short time, he frowned. If the occasion weren't inappropriate, he would have immediately questioned him.
However, this wasn't the end. For the next period, Liu Yun's strange behavior completely overturned their understanding, as he would break through every now and then.
By the time the reception ended, Liu Yun had clearly broken through to the seventh level of Dou Qi.