There is no such thing as a free lunch in this world.
The sisters Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing, orphaned at a young age, naturally understood this principle.
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After contemplating for about the time it takes an incense stick to burn, the sisters Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing respectfully bowed three times to Wu Tao.
Wu Tao laughed heartily upon seeing this.
He then repeatedly said, "Disciples, rise, disciples, rise..."
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Nangong Xing blinked her eyes slightly and asked curiously, "Master, why did you take us as disciples?"
"Neither our aptitude nor our appearance is top-notch. You clearly had better choices!"
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Hearing this, Wu Tao smiled and shook his head, "Your potential isn't as low as you think."
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"Master means..."
After hearing Wu Tao's words, Nangong Nan glanced at him, unsure of her master's exact meaning.
However, it was clear there was a hidden reason she didn't know.
Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing exchanged glances, their curiosity growing.
With Wu Tao's high cultivation and the esteemed status of a Grandmaster Alchemist, what could they possibly possess that would make him seek them out to be his disciples?
Wu Tao lowered his head and pondered for a moment. Then, as if remembering something, he suddenly extended a finger and gently pointed at the sisters Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing twice.
A golden light flashed at his fingertip, and with a "poof," two drops of blood shot back out.
They were so fast that in a mere flash, they disappeared into the sisters Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing, leaving no trace.
Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing didn't even have time to react.
"Ah..."
Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing jumped, quickly assuming a defensive posture while simultaneously checking their internal conditions.
If they hadn't known for certain that they were no match for him, and out of gratitude for their recent acceptance as disciples, they might have become enraged and attacked...
Seeing this, Wu Tao calmly spoke a sentence:
"Disciples, there is no need to panic. Didn't you just ask why your master took you as disciples? I will tell you now!"
"What I released just now was merely a test, two drops of my essence blood, to verify what I suspected in my heart..."
"Disciples, you will not feel any discomfort or harm."
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"A test? What does Master want to test? Is it related to your disciples?"
Although Wu Tao said this, Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing still felt extremely uneasy.
However, at this moment, Wu Tao formed a hand seal with one hand, and a force surged out from the sisters Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing, startling them.
"What is this?"
Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing looked at each other, gazing at the dark and light patterns on their bodies, remaining silent for a long time.
It was evident that the sisters Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing knew nothing about the hidden power within their bodies or the patterns that had appeared.
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Hearing this, Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing's eyes flickered. They frowned and said, "Master, your disciples' knowledge is shallow. Could you please enlighten us about the sudden changes in our bodies!"
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Hearing this, Wu Tao patted his head and replied, "Haha, this matter concerns you directly, so of course, I should tell you."
"You sisters are the legendary Twin Divine Bodies."
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He paused, and amidst the confused and bewildered expressions of Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing, Wu Tao began to explain.
"The so-called Twin Divine Body is a description of the most top-tier spiritual body."
"It's not surprising that you don't know, given your low cultivation level."
"This kind of physique has miraculous effects in cultivation and for certain great divine abilities."
"However, this physique is extremely rare, which is why it is not widely known."
Upon hearing Wu Tao's words, Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing seemed to gain some understanding. But as they listened to the end, they were stunned.
Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing murmured to themselves, "So that's how it is... so that's how it is..."
Wu Tao smiled nonchalantly and said, "The Twin Divine Body also has some records in the Taiyi Immortal Sect."
"Though only a few brief lines, they describe the invincible might of the Twin Divine Body."
"Twin Divine Body, Yin and Yang extreme, twins born, heaven and earth invincible!"
"The Twin Divine Body is also known as the Light and Dark Immortal Body. You and your sister have inherited the power of the Light and Dark extremes, respectively. The power of Light and Dark is bizarre and potent, hence it is the most top-tier physique and spiritual body!"
Wu Tao observed the changes in their expressions. Seeing them calm down so quickly, he couldn't help but chuckle lightly and produced two jade bottles.
As soon as the jade bottles were opened, they exuded abundant spiritual energy.
"Foundation Establishment Pills!"
Upon seeing the medicinal aroma and the color of the pills, the pupils of Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing contracted, and they exclaimed in surprise.
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Wu Tao nodded, confirming that their guess was correct.
Hearing this, Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing stared at the jade bottles in Wu Tao's hands, dumbfounded. A trace of anticipation flickered in their eyes, devoid of any greed.
Wu Tao nodded, without further explanation.
As a Grandmaster Alchemist, how could he not possess pills like the Foundation Establishment Pill?
"Nangong Nan, Nangong Xing, since you two sisters have made your decision to become my disciples, I will naturally not treat you unfairly!"
"These two scrolls, 'Immortal Skill of Light' and 'Demonic Skill of Darkness,' are top-tier cultivation methods that I acquired by chance. Today, I shall pass them on to you two sisters!"
Wu Tao said with a solemn expression.
In his hands, two jade slips, one yellow and one black, appeared out of thin air, emanating streaks of spiritual light.
Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing exchanged glances, then prostrated themselves once more, respectfully saying, "From now on, your sisters will repay your kindness with our lives, through life and death, to express our gratitude!"
Wu Tao replied, "There's no need for repayment with your lives or to follow me through life and death. As long as you remain loyal and do not betray your master, that will suffice!"
After speaking, Wu Tao tossed the jade bottles and jade slips to
Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing.
At this moment, their eyes were filled with boundless joy.
Indeed, from birth, they had experienced all sorts of hardships: losing their father, losing their mother...
Wandering aimlessly, with no resources to help them, every step was a struggle.
Now, they had finally found a renowned master, and naturally, they were filled with hope for the future and possessed greater motivation.
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As their master, Wu Tao took his two new disciples to the most famous Lingyun Pavilion nearby for a meal that cost about ten thousand spirit stones.
Dishes included Five-Spice Yak, Spirit-Sniffing Sheep, and fermented milk from Sky Horse milk, solidified dairy made from Green Spirit Granary, century-old preserved plums, and millennium-old vintage wine...
Also, siu mai made from Fire Grass, seeds of Black Fruit, Yangma flatbread, and steamed Monkey Brain from a Spirit Monkey...
Wu Tao ordered everything he had never seen or tasted before.
As he ate, Wu Tao found that these dishes he had never encountered tasted quite good.
The two little ones, Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing, also ate with great enjoyment.
After all, given their original circumstances and conditions, they could never have afforded such delicacies.
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Night fell, and the surroundings began to buzz with activity.
Wu Tao asked Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing if there was a comfortable place to rest.
Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing exchanged glances, their little faces blushing. They glared at Wu Tao with mock annoyance.
Nangong Xing even quietly muttered "shameless old man."
This left Wu Tao rather bewildered and confused.
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However, Wu Tao was, after all, the master of Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing.
Therefore, even though they found Wu Tao's preferences somewhat unsavory...
The sisters reluctantly led Wu Tao to the "pink fragrant pavilion" that men frequented.
At the entrance to the pink fragrant pavilion, several cultivators in armor, at the Foundation Establishment stage, smiled as they watched the male guests come and go.
A flicker of surprise crossed their eyes upon seeing the combination of two women and one man.
Not far from the entrance, the sounds of revelry could be heard.
Accompanied by bursts of delicate laughter and commotion, many women in opulent attire ran about.
Behind them, numerous men, with lewd smiles, were in pursuit.
The road was bustling with alluring women of various colors—green, blue, red, purple, and so on.
Their skirts fluttered as these voluptuous and scantily clad women laughed charmingly, like a spring breeze, evoking a sense of spring.
The continuous sounds of dozens of musical instruments, including the konghou, bi, pipa, ding, sheng, qing, xiao, zheng, and dizi, filled the air.
A gentle breeze rustled the silk curtains of the pavilions on either side, revealing women with exposed bosoms and fair thighs peeking from the windows.
On the street, many dancers with graceful figures moved about.
As female cultivators, their dances were naturally quite different from those of mortals.
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With a light leap from their toes, they could fly into the air, performing gliding dances.
Their flowing skirts swayed like fishtails.
Some held pipas, others played transverse flutes, flying and descending, their bare feet and serpentine waists captivating the gaze of the men.
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Amidst the sounds of painted drums and phoenix zithers, the dancers on the ground also performed extraordinary and varied, graceful and charming routines.
Their sleeves sometimes drooped, sometimes rose, and the golden bells adorning them jingled musically, echoing their dance steps.
Their light and graceful movements kept the men's eyes glued to them.
"This place is truly a paradise!"
A scion of a noble family, sipping spiritual wine served by a woman beside him, watched the amber-like, exquisite wine ripple in his jade goblet.
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