Dual Cultivation Chapter 1135 After the Dual Cultivation Exchange

"Congratulations on your promotion, Senior apprentice-disciple Xiao!"

"I was certain your talents would eventually make you a Core Disciple, but your speed has completely exceeded my expectations!"

Early the next day, a massive crowd of female disciples swarmed the area outside Su Yang’s residence, creating a significant disturbance at Outcast Peak.

The outcast trio stood nearby as well, their faces frozen in pure bewilderment.

"Did that newcomer truly take down eight of the Mystic Delight Pavilion’s elite disciples solo? I can hardly credit it."

"Whether we believe it or not, the reality remains. Both the Sect Leader and numerous sect elders were witnesses to the event."

"It makes one wonder, who exactly is Xiao Yang? There is no way his skills progressed this much in a mere few months. He must have been a master of Dual Cultivation long before he ever joined the Boundless Yin Yang Sect."

"But what reason would he have to lie? What could he possibly gain from it?"

"Who can say…"

After some time, the door swung open, and Lin Xinyi stepped out to address the growing assembly outside her home.

"Xiao Yang is not here. He has already departed for a meeting with the Sect Leader," she informed the disciples.

The area fell into a brief silence before the chatter erupted once more.

"Junior—no, Senior apprentice-sister Lin, did Senior apprentice-disciple Xiao mention anything about his feats?! For instance, what techniques did he employ to suppress those disciples from the Mystic Delight Pavilion?"

Even though Lin Xinyi was only an Outer Court disciple, several Core Disciples in the group addressed her as "senior apprentice-sister." Surprisingly, no one present found this title unusual.

Lin Xinyi spent the next while attempting to satisfy the intense curiosity of the disciples.

At the same time, Su Yang was standing inside Sect Leader Qing's private quarters.

"Are you going to continue hiding who you are after causing such a scene?" Sect Leader Qing questioned him.

"A scene? I have no idea what you are referring to," Su Yang replied, feigning innocence.

"Why did you choose to expose the Mystic Delight Pavilion? Now that the truth is out, there is no telling how they will retaliate against us. We lack the strength to protect ourselves from the Mystic Delight Pavilion." Sect Leader Qing sighed, rubbing her eyes in frustration.

"Do you truly intend to let them get away with stealing my—the sect's techniques?" Su Yang asked, his brow furrowing.

"Of course I don't. But it is a fact that we are powerless to stop them. Furthermore, you just—"

"You might be powerless, but I intend to handle it," Su Yang interrupted.

"What is your plan? Without concrete proof, it is nothing more than rumors and defamation. You left those techniques behind in secret, so almost no one knew of them. Most of those who did have already departed from the sect. Other than Chen Yi and myself, no one else is aware of the truth."

"Speaking of Chen Yi, what is that treacherous fool doing lately?"

"He departed from the sect last night on business. And calling him treacherous… are you suggesting he played a part in the Mystic Delight Pavilion’s theft of our techniques?" Sect Leader Qing frowned.

She found it difficult to believe that Chen Yi, a man she had shown mercy to in the past, would be capable of betraying her so deeply.

"You are as naive as you have always been, Sect Leader. If he was willing to backstab you once, what would stop him from doing it again? While I lack 100 percent certainty of his guilt, I am 99 percent sure. The manner in which he defended the Mystic Delight Pavilion felt exactly like that previous incident."

Sect Leader Qing’s mouth hung open at his statement, though not solely because of the news of Chen Yi's likely betrayal.

"Are you still going to deny that you are—"

Su Yang moved forward abruptly, placing his fingers over her lips to silence her.

He then established a formation around them to intercept all sound, saying, "One can never be sure who might be listening."

Once Su Yang moved his hand, she remarked, "You are aware that my room is protected by several formations, right? Eavesdropping is impossible here."

"I know, but they aren't powerful enough to satisfy me. Why not pay a visit to my quarters instead? I have several formidable formations installed there."

"Formations more powerful than my own? How could that be?" Sect Leader Qing asked, eyeing him with suspicion.

"Xing Aiying set them up."

"Senior Xing?! She was actually at the sect?!" Sect Leader Qing cried out, her expression full of amazement.

Once she regained her composure, she said, "Very well, let us go to your place. However, I cannot go in my capacity as the Sect Leader; it would cause too much suspicion."

She produced an appearance-altering pill and swallowed it, shifting her form into a woman he recognized.

"Chun Hua, I see. What happened to the original?" Su Yang asked, smiling.

"I gave her a mandatory vacation," she answered with a grin.

The pair exited the Sect Leader’s residence and made their way toward Su Yang’s home. Upon his arrival, the area was still packed with female disciples.

"Senior apprentice-brother Xiao! You have returned!"

The female disciples swarmed around Su Yang immediately.

"My apologies to everyone, but I have pressing matters to discuss with Disciple Chun here. I will spend time with you all later," he told them.

"That is a promise!"

Shortly after, Su Yang entered his living quarters accompanied by Chun Hua.

"Welcome ba—" Lin Xinyi stopped mid-sentence when she spotted Chun Hua.

"Pardon the intrusion. I won't stay long," Sect Leader Qing stated.

"No, it is quite alright. You are not intruding."

"I need a private moment to speak with Disciple Chun," Su Yang added.

"Okay."

Lin Xinyi watched as the two of them disappeared into the private room.

'Does he plan to take Senior apprentice-sister Chun as his next partner?' she wondered to herself.

Meanwhile, as soon as the door was shut, Su Yang triggered the formations Xing Aiying had left behind.

A moment later, he discarded his disguise, showing his true, handsome face once again.

"S-Su Yang…"

Even though she was already certain of his identity, seeing him in person stirred an entirely different sensation. The visual confirmation triggered a surge of emotion so strong she nearly collapsed to her knees.