While Lu Yi was still confused, the woman in white rubbed her hair, covered her mouth, and yawned. She looked at Donggong Mingyue, and her lazy, slightly magnetic voice sounded, "Little Mingyue, where’s my Yulan Pastry?"


    Donggong Mingyue smiled and said, "Peak Master, didn’t you ask me to bring Junior Brother Lu Yi here? Junior Brother Lu Yi is already here."


    So, she is the Peak Master?!


    Lu Yi’s mouth twitched. He felt the legendary image of the stunningly talented Peak Master of Lingluo Peak collapsing rapidly in his mind.


    Hearing this, the Peak Master of Lingluo Peak glanced at Lu Yi. Her hazy eyes showed a hint of clarity, and she smiled lazily, "Ah, I remember now. I did tell you to bring this kid over."


    As she spoke, the Peak Master of Lingluo Peak sized up Lu Yi, raised her eyebrows, and said, "Not bad. When Ningshuang mentioned you, she said you were only at the sixth level of Qi Refining. It’s only been a bit over half a month, and you’ve already reached the eighth level? Your aura is solid, and your foundation isn’t weak. Indeed, you have some talent. No wonder those old geezers are all trying to snatch you away."


    Lu Yi’s pupils contracted slightly. He didn’t expect the Peak Master of Lingluo Peak to see through his strength at a glance, which left him a bit shocked.


    This seemingly sleepy woman actually seemed to be quite powerful?


    Lu Yi smiled and said, "Peak Master overpraises me. I’m still very weak and need to work harder on my cultivation."


    The Peak Master of Lingluo Peak stretched lazily and said, "Being too modest isn’t good. You and Ningshuang, as well as Little Mingyue, are different. Reaching this level with a mortal body must mean you’ve had a fair bit of luck."


    Lu Yi’s heart skipped a beat, and cold sweat almost broke out.


    He did indeed have quite a fortuitous encounter. After all, his golden finger was no small fortune.


    He didn’t expect the Peak Master of Lingluo Peak to see through it so easily.


    Lu Yi felt a bit of pressure, and images from novels in his past life flashed through his mind—plots about killing to seize treasures. He felt a chill.


    This was a powerhouse. Even if he wanted to run, he couldn’t.


    At this moment, the Peak Master of Lingluo Peak continued in her lazy voice, "I know a bit of fate-reading techniques. I can tell you’re not a bad person. Whatever fortune you obtained, it’s your own luck. I’m too lazy to care. I called you here simply because I value your talent."


    Hearing this, Lu Yi felt a slight relief.


    Cultivators valued their hearts and minds. Since the Peak Master said this, she probably had no ulterior motives toward him.


    Lu Yi then laughed at himself. It made sense. The Peak Master of Lingluo Peak was the most talented genius in White Cloud Sect, with unmatched talent. She must have seen countless geniuses and encountered many fortuitous opportunities.This story has been stolen from Royal Road. If you read it on Amazon, please report it


    Moreover, she was a righteous cultivator, not a demonic one.


    Such a figure couldn’t possibly have any designs on him just because of his small progress, right?


    Lu Yi felt he had indeed been overthinking.


    However… the Peak Master of Lingluo Peak actually knew fate-reading techniques? While Lu Yi didn’t understand much about such techniques, he had never heard of any Nascent Soul Realm cultivator mastering them.


    Even Void Refinement Realm cultivators didn’t seem to possess such abilities, did they?


    As expected of the Peak Master of Lingluo Peak—she sounded profound and impressive with just a few words.


    Lu Yi sighed inwardly and asked, "Does Peak Master intend to take me as a disciple?"


    The Peak Master of Lingluo Peak stretched lazily. Her simple white dress accentuated her slender waist and ample chest, but Lu Yi didn’t dare to look, fearing for his life.


    "Let’s go inside and talk. Standing here is exhausting."


    Lu Yi looked at the Peak Master of Lingluo Peak, who turned and walked toward the bamboo house, filled with question marks in his head. A Nascent Soul cultivator actually felt tired from standing?


    Seeing Lu Yi’s confusion, Donggong Mingyue laughed and said, "Junior Brother Lu Yi, let’s go inside."


    Lu Yi came back to his senses, nodded, and followed the Peak Master of Lingluo Peak and Donggong Mingyue into the bamboo house.


    Inside was a hall with a bamboo tea table and a soft couch.


    The Peak Master of Lingluo Peak lounged casually on the couch, adjusted the soft pillows behind her, and smiled in satisfaction before looking at Lu Yi. "Taking you as my disciple depends on your performance."


    Lu Yi immediately thought of the condition Donggong Mingyue had mentioned earlier. Could it be that condition?


    Lu Yi asked in confusion, "What kind of performance does Peak Master need?"


    The Peak Master of Lingluo Peak gave a mysterious smile and asked, "Lu Yi, do you know what comes after the tenth level of Qi Refining?"


    Lu Yi froze, filled with questions. Seeing the Peak Master’s mysterious expression, he twitched his lips, "Foundation Establishment?"


    The Peak Master smiled and said, "For ordinary cultivators, yes. The tenth level of Qi Refining is the limit set by the Heavenly Dao. Once you reach perfection, you can condense your Dao Foundation and enter Foundation Establishment. But some people don’t like following the rules of the Heavenly Dao. Do you understand?"


    Lu Yi’s eyes widened in shock. "…Peak Master, are you saying there’s another path beyond the tenth level of Qi Refining?"


    The Peak Master raised her eyebrows and said, "Not bad, you’re perceptive, but not entirely correct."


    She continued, "For most cultivators, the tenth level of Qi Refining is the limit of the realm. But this is the Heavenly Dao’s limit. If you surpass it, there’s still more to explore in the Qi Refining stage."


    Lu Yi was stunned by this revelation. "The tenth level isn’t the limit of Qi Refining?"


    This was the first time Lu Yi had heard such a concept. In his understanding, Qi Refining had ten levels, followed by Foundation Establishment, then Golden Core…


    But today, the Peak Master of Lingluo Peak opened his eyes to a new world. The tenth level wasn’t the limit!


    The Peak Master smiled and said, "No, beyond the tenth level, breaking the Heavenly Dao’s limit allows you to reach the eleventh level of Qi Refining. The Heavenly Dao has three barriers in the Qi Refining stage. Breaking all three can lead to the true limit—thirteen levels."


    "…Thirteen levels of Qi Refining?" Lu Yi was stunned.


    He thought the eleventh level would be the limit after breaking through, but there were actually thirteen levels?


    If someone reached the thirteenth level in Qi Refining, how powerful would they be? Fighting Foundation Establishment cultivators with ease?


    "Yes, thirteen levels," the Peak Master confirmed.


    Lu Yi collected his thoughts and asked, "Peak Master, how can I break this limit?"


    In that moment, Lu Yi set a new goal for his cultivation—to reach the thirteenth level in Qi Refining.


    The Peak Master smiled and said, "Breaking the limit is simple. Cultivators refine their essence, energy, and spirit, polishing themselves to ascend. Breaking limits is the same—continuously refining your foundation, including your body, spiritual energy, and spirit. Once your foundation is strong enough, you’ll naturally sense the Heavenly Dao’s limit."


    Seeing Lu Yi deep in thought, the Peak Master smiled and added, "Didn’t you want to know how to become my disciple? It’s simple—break one Heavenly Dao limit and reach the eleventh level of Qi Refining. Then I’ll take you as my disciple."