Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
Gu Han stayed quietly by her side, not daring to leave for a moment.
In just two short days, Gu Han personally watched A Yao go from a little sprout with no Cultivation to the fifth level of Qi Refining!
Moreover, her Foundation was incredibly solid, without the slightest hint of instability.
This speed of Cultivation left Gu Han speechless.
Comparing people leads to death; comparing goods leads to disposal.
Just when Gu Han thought she would continue Cultivating indefinitely.
A Yao finally finished her Cultivation. She slowly opened her eyes, her small face filled with excitement:
"Master Mother!"
"A Yao feels like something is running inside her body! It's warm and so comfortable!"
"That is the Spiritual Qi that A Yao Cultivated."
Gu Han rubbed her head and explained patiently,
"You must Cultivate diligently so you can become very powerful in the future and protect yourself, understand?"
"Understood! A Yao will remember!"
The little one nodded vigorously, full of trust.
Watching the lively A Yao, Gu Han felt complicated emotions.
The Sect was established, and she had her first Founding Disciple, who was also an obedient and clingy little darling.
But along with this came a sense of responsibility.
But A Yao now was like a blank sheet of paper, pure and flawless.
She needed to teach her well and find more Disciples to make the Yaochi Immortal Palace worthy of its name.
As this Palace Master who was a mere figurehead, she had to start thinking about how to properly manage the Sect.
First, she needed to address A Yao's form of address... Although "Master Mother" sounded strange, she couldn't seem to correct it for now.
Forget it, let her be.
Next, she had to prepare some suitable Magic Treasures for A Yao.
Although her Cultivation was currently low, as the True Inheritance Founding Disciple of the Yaochi Immortal Palace, she couldn't be too shabby.
"Come, A Yao. Master will take you to get familiar with our home."
Gu Han took A Yao's small hand and walked out of the Main Hall, strolling through the magnificent yet empty Yaochi Immortal Palace.
Crossing the plaza paved with white jade, passing the ornately carved pavilions, and walking through the Spirit Medicine Garden filled with Spiritual Qi... "This is the Hall of Imparting Techniques. Master will explain the Dao Principles to you here later."
"This is the Scripture Pavilion. Many, many Cultivation Techniques and Secret Manuals will be stored here later."
"This is the Pill Refining Pavilion, where Medicinal Pills for improving Cultivation and healing injuries and illnesses can be refined."
"This is the Artifact Refining Pavilion, where Flying Swords and Magic Treasures can be forged..."
Gu Han introduced them one by one, her tone carrying a hint of anticipation for the future.
A Yao opened her wide eyes, looking around curiously, finding everything new and exciting.
When they arrived at the edge of the clear lake.
A Yao looked at the small island in the center of the lake and the water reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, clapping happily:
"This place is so beautiful! Master Mother, does this lake have a name?"
Gu Han looked at the lake, her heart stirring slightly.
How could the Yaochi Immortal Palace not have a Yaochi (Jade Pool)?
"From today onward, this lake shall be named 'Yaochi'."
She announced loudly, her voice imbued with Dao Resonance, as if carving this name into the rules of this world.
The lake surface rippled slightly, seemingly responding to her naming.
[Ding! Successfully named the Core Landscape 'Yaochi'. Sect Luck has slightly increased.]
The System's prompt made Gu Han raise an eyebrow. It seemed there was a benefit to naming more locations within the Sect?
While Gu Han was showing A Yao around their new home and looking forward to the future, the outside world was stirring up a storm because of her previous actions.
First, there was the original site of the Heavenly Maiden Temple, that massive hemispherical deep pit.
People in the nearby villages had already spread the news of the "Heavenly Maiden's Ascension" and the "Manifestation of Immortal Traces."
This attracted Officials from nearby towns and some Low-level Cultivators to investigate.
When they confirmed that the mountain, along with the Daoist Temple on top of it, had truly vanished into thin air, leaving only a gigantic pit smooth as a mirror.
All sorts of speculations and legends began to run rampant.
Some said a Great Power moved the mountain, others said a Rare Treasure was born, and still others claimed Demons and Monsters were causing trouble, leading to widespread panic and attracting more curious gazes.
Second, and more importantly, were the Powerful Experts standing at the apex of the continent.
The Celestial Phenomena triggered by Gu Han's step into Immortal Ascension status, followed by her methods of moving a mountain bare-handed and isolating the area from multiple people's investigations.
Had already caused numerous Great Powers to regard her as an existence on par with them, or even stronger.
What was the intention of such a mysterious Powerful Expert suddenly appearing, then suddenly "vanishing" after moving a mountain?
Was she friend or foe?
The Imperial Astronomy Bureau of the Dragon Ascent Dynasty dispatched an investigation team led by a Body Integration Stage Elder and composed of several Nascent Soul Cultivator, rushing day and night towards the Southern Border.
The woman from the Northern Region Snowfield appeared at its edge, repeatedly sweeping the area with her Divine Sense, trying to find clues.
In the Western Regions, a monk named Wuxin from the Great Thunder Sound Temple held a Decree and traveled south.
Seemingly slow, every step actually compressed the land into inches, heading directly toward the former location of the Heavenly Maiden Temple.
The Scholar in Green Robes from Penglai Immortal Island in the Eastern Sea was even more direct. He hovered above the deep pit where the Heavenly Maiden Temple used to be, his brow slightly furrowed:
"Spatial Cutting... what a refined technique!"
"This person's Formation mastery is probably not beneath mine. But why did they move this ordinary mountain peak?"
The Heavenly Secret Pavilion in Central State used a certain Secret Treasure, attempting to deduce Gu Han's background and whereabouts.
However, the Heavenly Secret was a sea of Chaos, as if everything about her had been shielded by some power, which shocked and alarmed everyone in the Heavenly Secret Pavilion even more.
All these investigations ultimately pointed to the same conclusion.
This newly Immortal Ascension Great Power completely vanished after triggering the Celestial Phenomena and moving a mountain.
This not only failed to reassure the various forces but made them even more vigilant.
An existence with clear whereabouts and formidable strength, while daunting, at least they knew where he was.
But an existence with formidable strength, mysterious whereabouts, and unknown intentions.
Was more like a bomb that could detonate at any moment, making all forces uneasy.
"Investigate! Keep investigating! We must figure out the identity and origin of this mysterious Powerful Expert!"
"Send more personnel! Pay attention to whether there are any abnormal Spiritual Qi fluctuations across the continent!"
"Pass down the order: Disciples under our command should act cautiously recently and avoid causing trouble easily!"
Similar orders were continuously issued among the various Top-tier Forces.
The upper echelons of the entire Canglan Continent were surging with undercurrents due to Gu Han's sudden rise and mysterious disappearance.
However, Gu Han, who was at the center of the storm, knew nothing of this, or rather, was temporarily preoccupied.
She was immersed in the dual roles of "Novice Master" and "Figurehead Palace Master."
After taking A Yao around the Main Halls and palaces, Gu Han began to consider more practical issues.
The Sect Construction Card only provided the basic architectural framework; many details needed improvement, especially daily expenses.
Perhaps she could go out and purchase some supplies and, while she was at it, learn about the outside world.
After all, she had been "isolated from the world" for too long.
"A Yao, Master needs to go out for a trip. You stay here and Cultivate diligently, don't run around, understand?"
Gu Han instructed.
The Yaochi Immortal Palace is guarded by the Nine Heavens Dragon Control Array. Unless she runs out herself, she will be perfectly safe.
"Is Master Mother going to be gone for a long time?"
A Yao tugged at her sleeve, her big eyes filled with reluctance.
"Not for long. I'll be back soon."
Gu Han said softly,
"Cultivate well, and when Master returns, I'll bring you something fun."
Hearing "something fun," A Yao's eyes immediately lit up, and she nodded vigorously:
"Mhm! A Yao will definitely Cultivate diligently! I'll wait for Master Mother to return!"