First encounter with Yunyun

Amidst the yellow sand, the ground was strewn with the lifeless bodies of muddy sand spiders, forming a densely covered patch.

Easily vanquishing thousands of these creatures, the strength of the person who had arrived was astonishing.

She pulled out a clean white cloth with her left hand, wiped the Feihong Sword clean, and then sheathed the sword.

Lu Yunxiao held the sword, gazing skyward. A gentle breeze rustled the air as a cyan figure slowly descended from above, revealing her appearance and form.

Adorned in a cyan dress, she held a slender and splendid cyan longsword in her hand.

Graceful and slender, her cerulean hair danced like three thousand ripples in the wind. A subtle air of elegance surrounded her.

Lu Yunxiao's gaze flickered as he saw her, and his heart couldn't help but stir.

As someone alone and of high stature, being moved by the sight of a beautiful woman was completely normal. After all, visual attraction is inherent in humans.

Besides, he was at ease being captivated because he held his own and wasn't being excessive by simply appreciating her beauty.

"Is your heart fluttering, host?" The system's voice sounded with a hint of amusement in Lu Yunxiao's mind.

"Let's just call it love at first sight," Lu Yunxiao retorted.

"Oh, the classic excitement that everyone claims," the system responded nonchalantly.

Lu Yunxiao simply smirked in response.

His attention refocused as the cyan figure landed a mere three meters away from him.

At such proximity, her beautiful face was more apparent than ever. Her star-like eyes, ruby lips, porcelain skin, and picturesque brows formed a breathtaking composition.

The breeze carried with it a subtle and pleasant fragrance that mingled with the air around Lu Yunxiao.

With such appearance, power, and grace, Lu Yunxiao had no doubts about her identity; there was only one person in the entire Gama Empire who could possess such attributes.

He couldn't help but regard her with more warmth in his gaze. She was, after all, the character he admired most when he first read the novel.

She was a fine woman, truly outstanding.

"Thank you for saving my life, sister. Lu Yunxiao expresses his gratitude," he addressed the woman in Tsing Yi with a polite bow.

"Sister?" Her voice, soft and melodious, held a hint of surprise. It was the first time anyone had addressed her as such since she took over as suzerain.

As the leader of a sect, she held a noble position that dissuaded most from addressing her so informally.

However, she found the address rather endearing.

With a slight smile, the woman in Tsing Yi waved her hand dismissively. "No need for thanks. It was a simple gesture."

Though Lu Yunxiao's gratitude was appreciated, the expression of it was something she didn't necessarily expect.

Lu Yunxiao wasn't one to let a life debt slide without acknowledgment. "I remember the favor well, sister. If there's ever a chance in the future, I would gladly assist you."

He was resolute in his principles. Gratitude was to be acknowledged, and vengeance to be sought when wronged.

"Although you express your gratitude, I sense no ulterior motives, host," the system chimed in.

"Quiet down," Lu Yunxiao responded, slightly irritated.

"Alright, this system will remain silent. I may have misjudged you, a genuine and innocent guy. My bad," the system conceded.

Lu Yunxiao's system, he realized, was far from ordinary.

While his mind was preoccupied, the woman in Tsing Yi watched him with a faint smile. Lu Yunxiao's nature to reciprocate kindness further intrigued her.

She scrutinized him for a moment before inquiring, "Little brother, your talent is impressive. Might you be a disciple of any prestigious sect?"

Yunlan Sect held a prominent position in the Jiama Empire, but it was not the only sect. This was why the woman in Tsing Yi wanted to know Lu Yunxiao's background.

Lu Yunxiao paused momentarily, processing her intent. He decided to answer honestly. "I haven't aligned with any sect. I am currently a wandering cultivator."

"Fending for yourself?" The woman in Tsing Yi's eyes lit up. "I have a proposition. Would you be interested?"

"Tell me more," Lu Yunxiao replied.

"Yunlan Sect. A friend of mine is the sect's leader. The sect welcomes talented individuals like you. We offer advanced techniques, battle skills, and even guidance from a Level Six Alchemist, Pill King Guhe. Joining us will ensure you receive the best training."

She smiled as she extended the invitation.

"Friend, huh?" Lu Yunxiao's lips twitched. She was indeed his old friend.

The leader of Yunlan Sect?

The woman before him?

He wondered how she could stand there so casually, while he knew she was the one he had read about.

"Would you be interested?" she asked with a grin.

Lu Yunxiao hesitated for a moment, and after a prolonged silence, he questioned, "Is this your personal request, sister?".