Chapter 46: Dealing with Matters (Part 1)

Back in the Skyfire Cave, after everyone had settled down, Lu Yun looked at the captivating figures of Ao Xue and Cang Yue, and suddenly spoke up, "Sisters, it might be better to put away your armor. It's not appropriate to keep wearing them like this; they're too eye-catching." Upon hearing this, both women looked at him, pondering his words.

Eye-catching? Was he referring to the armor itself or their figures? With his admiring gaze, the two women felt a mixture of shyness and pride, understanding the implied meaning of his words. Truth be told, while the armor felt weightless and unrestrictive, it accentuated their beautiful curves, making them feel somewhat uncomfortable being the center of attention. Being noticed for the first time in this way was both pleasing and uncomfortable, a feeling they couldn't quite shake off.

Ao Xue looked at Lu Yun and asked softly, "This beautiful armor is new to us, and we're not sure how to use it. Do you know?" Her question drew curious looks from everyone, awaiting his response.

Lu Yun smiled faintly and replied, "I'm not entirely sure, to be honest. I speculate that since this armor appeared so mysteriously on both of you, there must be a connection between your souls. If you call out to it in your minds, I believe you'll feel its response. Of course, this is just my bold speculation; you'll only know if it works by trying it yourselves."

Cang Yue and Ao Xue exchanged a glance and mentally called out. In the cave, their armor dissolved into white and purple light respectively, merging into their bodies. With the light gone, their captivating figures were concealed beneath plain clothes, no longer dazzling and alluring.

Witnessing this, everyone was amazed, and Yun Feng couldn't help but exclaim in awe at the magic. Cang Yue and Ao Xue wore expressions of joy, shooting Lu Yun a glance imbued with a hint of allure.

Elder Xuan Yu glanced at everyone and said softly, "I didn't expect this armor to be so magical, responding to your thoughts. It's truly wonderful. With this opportunity, both of you should cherish it. Keep striving, and I believe you'll achieve great things. Your sudden increase in strength will be advantageous in the upcoming battle of the top six. Keep it up, and I wish you both success!" After speaking, he glanced subtly at Jade Unmatched.

Jade Unmatched looked at the two women and said softly, "These two pieces of armor are incredibly magical, perhaps no less than the legendary artifacts. With this protection, you'll be able to compete with even the strongest opponents. Now, tell us about the situation at the time. How did you come up with the idea to help the Rainbow Orchid? And when the Rainbow Orchid infused you with its powerful aura, did you experience anything extraordinary?"

The two women shifted their gaze to Lu Yun, silently observing him. Lu Yun remained calm on the surface but couldn't help feeling surprised. Although he appeared composed, he couldn't deny that Jade Unmatched's beauty was enough to captivate countless cultivators. Glancing at Elder Xuan Yu and Elder Zi Yang, Lu Yun suddenly understood some things and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Glancing at everyone, Lu Yun spoke, "Given the circumstances at the time, the powerful attacks from the three-headed spirit snake rendered the Rainbow Orchid unable to escape during its brief ascension. It missed its chance to ascend due to the obstacles. Later, when you both helped, it was at its weakest. Although it didn't succeed, it played a significant role. At that critical moment when it faced being devoured by the three-headed spirit snake, it chose to repay you both, knowing it couldn't escape. Coincidentally, the appearance of the Rainbow Roc distracted the three-headed spirit snake, giving the Rainbow Orchid enough time to infuse the essence of two petals into both of you, greatly enhancing your cultivation. The other two petals turned into protective armor, bestowed upon you both. It was undoubtedly the Rainbow Orchid's favor." Everyone nodded in agreement with Lu Yun's analysis.

On the side, Yun Feng asked in confusion, "Your analysis makes sense, but why did the Rainbow Orchid suddenly shrink at the end? What was the reason for that?"