Chapter 710 709: The Person on the List

"The Young Master is in seclusion?"

Yun'Er, who had just come out of her own seclusion, looked utterly disappointed.

She had undergone a transformation from an Ultimate-grade Treasure Body to a Dao Body. Her cultivation, her aura, and even her understanding of the Great Dao's principles had all improved immensely.

But the very first thing Yun'Er wanted to do was not to comprehend these changes, but to see Yang Xiao.

She wanted to share her joy with the Young Master.

Unfortunately, she was met with the news that Yang Xiao was in seclusion for his cultivation, and her face couldn't help but fall in disappointment.

"Yes. Young Master Yang just returned half a month ago. He gained a great deal this time. The first thing he did upon returning was go to see you, little sister Yun'Er. But you were in the middle of your transformation and hadn't come out yet, so Young Master Yang decided to begin his own secluded cultivation..."

The one speaking was Nangong Yin. She was Nangong Tianling's cousin, and Yun'Er could be considered Nangong Tianling's disciple. The two of them had met a few times before.

But they weren't well-acquainted.

Back then, Nangong Tianling hadn't wanted Yun'Er to have much contact with outsiders, to prevent the secret of her being a Holy Spirit Body from leaking. But the more she tried to hide it...

...the more it attracted the attention of people like Xing Hanzi.

And that led to the previous disaster.

But things were different now.

Having received Nangong Tianling's instructions, witnessed Yang Xiao's power, and understood a few things, Nangong Yin was changing her tune. Plus, Yang Xiao had saved her life several times.

Therefore, even though Yun'Er was just a maid...

...and could be considered her junior...

...Nangong Yin was still willing to befriend her, and her words were exceptionally warm.

Hearing her explanation, much of the disappointment in Yun'Er's heart dissipated.

Instead, she grew curious about the beautiful Nangong Yin standing before her.

In her memory...

...this Second Miss had been very arrogant.

Back then, they had barely interacted at all.

'Why is she suddenly being so friendly?'

'Could this Second Miss be trying to get close to the Young Master?'

For no particular reason...

...a thought suddenly surfaced in her mind.

But Yun'Er wasn't unhappy. Although she was very fond of her Young Master, she had never, from beginning to end, thought of having him all to herself.

On the contrary...

...it made her happy that someone else liked her Young Master.

Besides...

...this Nangong Yin before her didn't seem so bad.

Instantly, Yun'Er became friendly as well.

With one party deliberately trying to build a connection and the other being perfectly friendly in return, the two women quickly hit it off.

That "little sister Yun'Er" now felt perfectly natural.

"Sister Yin, did the Young Master encounter any danger on his trip this time?"

After a bit of conversation, Yun'Er steered the topic back to Yang Xiao.

Clearly, her Young Master was still the most important person in her heart.

At the same time, she wanted to use this chance to probe just how far things had gone between this "Sister Yin" and her Young Master.

From their earlier conversation, she knew that Nangong Yin had gone to Red Flame Mountain with her Young Master.

"Danger..."

Nangong Yin suddenly hesitated.

On this trip, she and Yang Xiao had encountered quite a bit of danger. First, she had run into a group of people who, for no apparent reason, captured her and locked her in a cave.

She had vaguely overheard that these people were after Yang Xiao.

But afterward...

...she had no idea what happened.

Naturally, she didn't know how Yang Xiao had resolved the situation.

And then later...

...the appearance of Qin Tianlong. That had been related to her, but it didn't seem too difficult for Yang Xiao to handle.

More importantly...

...when Yang Xiao returned, he had instructed her not to mention it. Besides, no matter what, Qin Tianlong was the son of a Divine King.

His death at Yang Xiao's hands, along with those other experts, was a highly confidential matter.

For a moment, Nangong Yin...

...didn't know if she should tell Yun'Er.

"What's wrong? Did he run into a lot of danger? Was it the Barbaric Beasts on Red Flame Mountain?"

Seeing her reaction, Yun'Er grew tense.

Nangong Yin saw her expression.

Nangong Tianling's instructions immediately came to mind.

'Yang Xiao is a man who values relationships and loyalty. The person he cares about most is this girl, Yun'Er. If you can become good friends with her, you will certainly be able to obtain the opportunity I told you about...'

An opportunity.

Nangong Tianling hadn't specified what kind of opportunity.

But Nangong Yin knew that her cousin had always wanted to revitalize their branch of the family. In fact, that was the very reason she had gone to serve as a maid to that young lady from the main lineage back in the day.

And now...

...she herself was considered one of the more talented and promising members of her family branch. Although not a genius, she still had a chance to cultivate to become a True God in the future.

Once she became a True God...

...she could achieve immortality and eternal life.

While she couldn't soar to the heavens in a single leap like those geniuses...

...even people like her could still rely on the accumulation of time, with a good chance of cultivating to even higher levels in the future.

It could be said...

...that anyone who entered the True God Realm was a pillar of the clan.

Likewise...

...if one couldn't become a True God, then no matter how great their talent, it was all for nothing.

And with Nangong Yin's level of talent, she truly needed a fortuitous opportunity to become a True God.

Therefore...

...this chance...

...was extremely important to Nangong Yin.

With this in mind, she couldn't help but think it over again and again.

In the end...

...she decided not to tell Yun'Er about these matters. It would only make her worry, and if that made Yang Xiao unhappy, it would defeat the purpose.

So...

...Nangong Yin smiled faintly and said, "We did run into some Barbaric Beasts, but Young Master Yang's strength is extraordinary. He can even slay some Demon Gods with ease! What's more, his cultivation improved immensely this time. It looks like he's already stepped into the Seventh Level of the Great Divine Power Realm. After this seclusion, he might even reach the Peak of the Great Divine Power Realm, or perhaps even step into the Demigod Realm."

Hearing Nangong Yin say this...

...the tension on Yun'Er's small face instantly melted away. She smiled so broadly that her big eyes narrowed into two crescent moons.

It was an adorable sight.

Especially hearing Nangong Yin praise her Young Master like that.

She felt a sense of shared glory.

She pumped a small fist and said, "I knew it! My Young Master is the best! Mere Demon Gods are nothing but a piece of cake for him. By the way, Sister Yin, don't you think my Young Master is a genius? Do you think he can make it onto the Hidden Dragon List?"

"The Hidden Dragon List?"

Nangong Yin was taken aback.

Logically speaking, if Yang Xiao had relied on his own strength to kill so many powerful beings, he should be able to make the list.

However, in Nangong Yin's opinion, Yang Xiao must have used some kind of Secret Treasure.

Therefore...

...she felt that while Yang Xiao was extraordinary, he probably couldn't compare to the geniuses on the Hidden Dragon List.

But seeing the look of anticipation on Yun'Er's face...

...she couldn't help but nod. "Yes, definitely. With Young Master Yang's strength, his name will surely be on the Hidden Dragon List."

As soon as she said this...

...Yun'Er's smile grew even wider.

In contrast, she had absolute confidence in her Young Master.

Besides, as a former Holy Spirit Body, she had now advanced to a Five Elements Dao Body. Although it was only a Low-Grade one, the Five Elements Holy Spirit Qi she cultivated was even more powerful than that of someone with an Upper-Grade Dao Body.

She could now be considered a minor genius in her own right.

Although she didn't know what level of genius she was, Yun'Er believed that if she was a genius, her Young Master must be an even greater one.

There was definitely a place for her Young Master on the Hidden Dragon List.

Therefore, she wholeheartedly agreed with Nangong Yin's words.

But just then...

...a derisive scoff came from outside.

"A genius on the Hidden Dragon List? Tsk, tsk. I, Gu, was truly unaware that within this tiny Star God Academy, there was a fellow Daoist from the list. I wonder which one it could be? Would you care to come out and meet me?"

As the voice fell, Nangong Yin and Yun'Er saw a solitary, arrogant figure stepping through the void, looking down upon them.

The aura emanating from him was incredibly powerful.

Nangong Yin's expression...

...changed instantly.