Chapter 267 - 72: Ye Xiyue Is Not a Fairy, Ye Xiyue Is Just Ye Xiyue

Oh dear, has the lord discovered something?

Liu Su quietly opened her eyes and glanced at Qin Gengyun, knowing that he had already noticed some anomalies within Qiu Zhihe’s body.

In fact, the method of slow guidance that Qin Gengyun had in mind, Qiu Zhihe had long thought of.

But for that, she must revert to Xia Qinglian’s true form.

At the very least, she would need to appear as the red-haired Xia Qinglian, using the Profound Ice and Fire Technique to slowly guide and dissolve the Sword Qi of Ye Xiyue and Su Hongling.

However, once she did this, she might never be able to return to her appearance as Qiu Zhihe again.

This would mean that the matrimonial bond with Qin Gengyun would effectively end.

She wished for this day to be delayed, which is why Qiu Zhihe had not taken action yet.

Liu Su naturally understood Qiu Zhihe’s thoughts. She had considered that, given the lord’s deep affection for the Saintess, perhaps he might accept the truth if it were revealed to him?

But Liu Su also knew that the Saintess dared not gamble on this.

Moreover, even if the lord could accept the Saintess’s identity, being together would mean that he would, like the Saintess, become a demon detested by all and subject to extermination by everyone.

The Saintess would absolutely not allow such a thing to happen.

I know, Saintess, you want the lord to live a peaceful life, not like you, Senior Sister Hongtang, and the Sect Leader, living a life of being hated and hunted by everyone.

But you’re sacrificing too much for this!

Just like now, to maintain Qiu Zhihe’s appearance, you have to endure such immense pain.

At this moment, Qiu Zhihe’s face was pale as gold paper, sweat constantly streaming down her forehead, clearly undergoing an agony unimaginable to others.

Liu Su bit her lip and said to Qin Gengyun:

"Lord, stop overthinking. Focus on helping the lady suppress the conflict of spiritual power within her first."

Qin Gengyun opened his eyes and looked at Qiu Zhihe, his eyes filled with pain. He nodded, "Alright."

At that moment, Mo Xiaolan’s voice came from outside, "Do you need help?"

She was now at the Foundation Establishment Third-Layer, with keen spiritual senses, and had already felt that Qiu Zhihe’s condition was not good.

Liu Su immediately responded, "Sure, Taoist Friend Mo, why don’t you come in and join us in the bath? The more, the merrier!"

There was a moment of silence outside, and Mo Xiaolan hesitantly said, "Does your healing technique work better with more people? That... Qin Gengyun, if Taoist Friend Qiu’s situation is critical, I can, I can too, as long as you close your eyes."

Before Qin Gengyun could speak, Liu Su quickly said, "I was joking, Taoist Friend Mo. Please focus on guarding us, and we’ll concentrate on healing!"

"Oh, okay." Mo Xiaolan outside seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

Qin Gengyun glared at Liu Su, who stuck out her tongue and whispered,

"Lord, I’m sorry. I couldn’t hold it in."

As for why she couldn’t resist teasing Mo Xiaolan, Liu Su didn’t know either. Probably to act on behalf of the lady’s grievances?

But she didn’t expect that Mo Xiaolan would be willing to make such a sacrifice to save the lady.

Pfft!

She’s not doing it to save the lady; she just wants to take the opportunity to get close to the lord!

Shameless!

...

The next day.

Fallen Immortal Forest.

"Ah! Help! Help me!"

A Flying Tiger was roaring as it pounced towards three cultivators, all of whom were covered in wounds and screaming in terror.

"Senior sister, save them quickly!"

Two women stood not far away. One was dressed in a moon white fairy skirt, coldly beautiful and ethereal, the other, looking innocent and simple, anxiously urged the white-robed fairy.

These two were Ye Xiyue and Fang Xue.

That day, Fang Xue had her cultivation sealed by Ye Xiyue and was forcibly led into the Northern Wilderness. Ye Xiyue was extremely familiar with the Northern Wilderness and reached the edge of the Fallen Immortal Forest in just one day without stopping.

Along the way, they encountered several treasure hunting teams, but those three had clearly become isolated, yet still attempted to hunt the Flying Tiger, only to face being killed themselves in return.

Fang Xue, with her cultivation sealed, could only ask Ye Xiyue to intervene.

The three cultivators also saw the two and shouted as they fled, "Fairies, save us! We’ll give you anything!"

But Ye Xiyue did not spare them a glance, grabbing Fang Xue’s hand and flashing a distance of several yards away.

In fact, she could use Sword Flight and leave the Fallen Immortal Forest in an instant.

But she wanted to search for signs of Si Minglan along the way, so flying was not an option.

She inquired at Xingluo Town and learned that Si Minglan had entered the Northern Wilderness with Qin Gengyun’s wife.

Ye Xiyue had left a hidden mark on Si Minglan, able to sense it within a hundred miles proximity.

Finding Si Minglan meant finding Qin Gengyun’s wife.

The screams of the three cultivators echoed behind them, clearly, they had perished, becoming prey to the tiger.

Fang Xue looked sorrowful at the sound, turning to Ye Xiyue: "Senior sister, it’s just a small effort, why wouldn’t you save them?"

Ye Xiyue did not look her way, speaking coldly, "There are thousands of others in need of saving in the world. Will you save them all and not cultivate?"

"But, but they’re right there! You are the esteemed senior sister of Xiyue Peak, Ye Xiyue; the admired sect fairy by countless people!"

Fang Xue shouted.

"Ye Xiyue has fallen to selling out her own junior sister; what admiration is there left?"

Ye Xiyue’s cold face was devoid of emotion, unclear whether she was mocking herself or Fang Xue.

"Senior sister, why are you like this?" Fang Xue’s eyes were filled with confusion and pain.

"I am not obligated to become what you imagine. Ye Xiyue is no fairy; Ye Xiyue is merely Ye Xiyue."

Ye Xiyue’s expression remained devoid of emotion, but then she added:

"Junior Sister Fang, you have talent, but you are not suited for the cultivation."

Fang Xue was stunned.

In her mind flashed the image of red hair and clothing, a figure telling her the same: "You are not suited for cultivation."

Am I really not suited for cultivation?

Fang Xue’s heart was even more puzzled and chaotic.

Trying to find clarity, her heart only grew more restless. What should I do?

The two left the Fallen Immortal Forest, entering a swamp filled with miasma, with the occasional roars of giant fierce beasts echoing around.

Ye Xiyue suddenly stopped, closed her eyes for a moment, then opened them again.

"Cloud Pattern Mountain."

...

Cloud Pattern Mountain.

Bone Marrow Cleansing Spring.

With a soft murmur, Yun Zhen drowsily opened her eyes in the hot spring.

She had a very chaotic dream, one moment dreaming of her mother, the next of her long-dead father.

There she dreamed of Aunt Li and Xiaoque’er and Xiaoxuan.

Finally, her mind fixed on a face she had only known for two days, yet inexplicably couldn’t forget.

Why would it be him?

Was it because I wore shameful clothes in front of him, yet his gaze remained pure, asking if I was unwilling?

But that is the master’s wife, and I was secretly thinking of him in my dream.

So sinful!

Then Yun Zhen felt her body enveloped in streams of warmth, unable to suppress a shy murmur.

Opening her eyes, the face from her dream appeared up close.

"Teacher’s wife?"

Yun Zhen then realized she was sitting in the Bone Marrow Cleansing Spring, with not a stitch of clothing, and opposite her, Qin Gengyun was the same.

Moreover, beside Qin Gengyun were Sister Susu and the curvaceous and seductive Si Minglan!

Why in the world was I soaking in the spring with them alongside him?

"It’s good that you’re awake; everything will be fine now."

Seeing her awake, Qin Gengyun smiled, leaving Yun Zhen in a daze once more.

A cough came from beside her, Liu Su frowned, "Yun Zhen, why are you staring at our lord like that, just like that fox spirit when you wake up? The lord belongs to our lady, stop looking!"

"Okay, Susu, concentrate, the lady’s condition is still unclear."

Qin Gengyun said, and Liu Su said no more, closing her eyes.

Si Minglan, seeing Yun Zhen bewildered, blushed as she explained to her:

"Qin Gengyun and Susu practice a very special Healing Holy Technique, which requires bathing together completely unclothed to be effective."

Yun Zhen finally understood, "So they were healing us earlier?"

She suddenly remembered how, after she herself had killed her mother, her spirit seemed to collapse.

Yun Zhen couldn’t help but lower her head in distress, then looked northward again.

Spirit Corpse Mountain... one day, I will avenge my mother, Aunt Li, and Xiaoque’er!

"Who’s there?"

At that moment, Mo Xiaolan’s voice came from outside.