Chapter 359 - 18: The Vinegar Jar Has Completely Overturned

To the south of Wanshi Peak lies a small valley.

At the bottom of the valley, there is a naturally formed hot spring, perfect for taking a bath after a sweaty workout.

When Qin Gengyun arrived at this valley hot spring, there were already more than ten male disciples from Divinity Transformation Peak soaking in it.

As soon as he appeared, these male disciples all cast strange looks at him, with a few waving and laughing:

"Is this fellow brother here for a romance too? Come down quickly, there are already many people."

Qin Gengyun responded with a smile to several of them, feeling puzzled in his heart. The hot spring is quite large, enough to hold hundreds of people—merely ten or so, how could it be considered many?

What does romance mean?

Without thinking much further, he took off his shirt.

"It’s definitely Junior Brother He! Ahh, he’s undressing!"

"So Junior Brother He wants to find a Dao companion too?"

"Junior Brother He and I are truly a match made in heaven!"

"Nonsense, Junior Brother He and I are the perfect pair!"

Hidden behind a large tree, three female cultivators peered into the hot spring from a concealed spot above the valley.

Seeing He Zhiqiu appear and start undressing, they immediately became excited, almost getting into a fight over it.

Hidden behind the three, Xia Qinglian also saw the hot spring below and instantly felt her cheeks flush with anger.

Qin Gengyun, you truly came to this Husband Selection Hot Spring?!

You’ve got guts!

You’re even undressing!?

Right away, she noticed that not only these three infatuated female cultivators were in the valley, but there were at least dozens more hiding around, all peeking.

Obviously, all the outer sect female disciples from various peaks came to "select a husband."

And her own husband happened to come to this hot spring, undressing under the watchful eyes of so many women.

Don’t you know how many women you teased today?!

At this moment, Xia Qinglian felt herself glowing entirely green, seeing nothing but a sea of green wherever she looked.

"Ahh! Don’t block me, I want to see more clearly!"

"Junior Brother He is so manly!"

By now, the three female cultivators were already calling out excitedly, as Xia Qinglian looked down, her face turned even greener.

Qin Gengyun, standing by the hot spring, had already undone his belt, preparing to take off his pants and enter the hot spring.

Unable to bear it any longer, Xia Qinglian waved her hand, releasing dozens of streams of spiritual power.

Ahhhhh!

A chorus of screams sounded one after another as dozens of hidden female cultivators fell from the mountain and plopped into the hot spring.

Qin Gengyun, about to take off his pants, was startled and looked closely, only to see numerous delicate faces emerging from the hot spring, calling out in surprise.

The quiet hot spring instantly transformed into a chaotic scene of mixed bathing.

Qin Gengyun hurriedly put on his clothes and looked up toward the top of the valley.

So many female disciples hiding above, peeking at male disciples bathing—this Zhenyang Sect atmosphere sure is open!

But for so many of them, even if one or two fell by accident, there’s no way all could fall at once.

Something’s fishy up there.

Qin Gengyun leapt up, reaching the place where the three female cultivators had been spying on the hot spring.

This was a small forest, with a big tree at the cliff’s edge. Three pairs of footprints lay beneath the tree—likely left by the voyeurs.

Suddenly, Qin Gengyun looked up to the treetop, his figure flickered, standing at the canopy.

But it was empty here.

Qin Gengyun suddenly bent down and picked up a strand of hair on one of the branches.

There was someone here just now.

And moreover...

Qin Gengyun brought the hair up to his nose, his expression froze instantly.

This smell, so familiar...

Below Divinity Transformation Peak.

A slim figure flashed by—if someone with high cultivation was following her, they could hear her muttering:

"Wretched girls, all little wretches, my husband is only for me to see, what gives you the right?"

"Qin Gengyun, you’re doomed!"

"Wait, does he know this is the Husband Selection Hot Spring?"

"Even if he doesn’t know, undressing and teasing so many women deserves a beating!"

"I’m still too good to you; if you dare flirt around again, watch me... watch me drain you dry!"

Right now, Xia Qinglian was about to explode with rage.

If she could openly recognize Qin Gengyun, she would have definitely gone up there and taught this guy a lesson.

Only a few days not watching him, and he’s already attracting bees and butterflies!

Even with Liu Su and Mo Xiaolan accompanying you, even the world’s most beautiful woman has been arranged for you, and you still run around provoking women!

Ahhh!

Xia Qinglian dashed away, itching to find someone to vent her anger on.

Suddenly, her figure halted, slowly concealing herself in the darkness.

On an steep cliff ahead, Ye Xiyue and a man stood at the edge. The cliff was high; the two had deliberately concealed their figures, ordinary disciples wouldn’t notice.

Xia Qinglian’s eyes shimmered, her figure flickered, stealthily making her way to the cliff.

She was cautious, maintaining a distance, exceeding ten yards, still able to hear the conversation between Ye Xiyue and the man.

"Niece Xiyue, you returned safely from the Northern Wilderness, Junior Martial Uncle is relieved. However, I wonder if you’ve found what you promised me?"

The man was short and pudgy with a sleazy appearance; Xia Qinglian had fought against him during the Celestial Ridge Mountain battle.

Master of Forgetful Peak, Zheng Shengmo.

Why would Ye Xiyue meet with him in such a secretive location?

Ye Xiyue replied coldly, "Junior Martial Uncle Zheng, I have searched throughout the Northern Wilderness but couldn’t find Divinity Transformation Spirit Liquid."

Xia Qinglian felt a jolt; Zheng Shengmo actually wanted Ye Xiyue to find Divinity Transformation Spirit Liquid for him, suggesting he’s already at Nascent Soul Peak.

This person hadn’t exerted full strength during the Celestial Ridge Mountain battle; most Three Great Sects experts were injured, only this Zheng Shengmo remained unharmed.

It shows his cunning.

If he successfully breaks through to Divinity Transformation, it would be unfavorable for her future revenge.

This time Zheng Shengmo’s voice turned cold: "Xiyue, you promised to have Si Minglan dual cultivate with me and find Divinity Transformation Spirit Liquid for me, I then spared you. Now, Si Minglan fled and the Spirit Liquid hasn’t been found; you’re putting Junior Martial Uncle in a difficult position."

Ye Xiyue responded calmly, "What does Junior Martial Uncle want then?"

Zheng Shengmo’s voice suddenly heat up: "What does Junior Martial Uncle want, haven’t you always known that?"

"Junior Martial Uncle, I can no longer dual cultivate with anyone else."

Ye Xiyue paused, suddenly speaking.

"What do you mean?" Zheng Shengmo was startled and quickly asked.

"This place is not appropriate for detailed discussions; tomorrow night at Danxia Peak’s Zhenlian Cliff, I will explain it clearly to you, today I have matters to attend to, farewell."

"Ye Xiyue! If you can’t give me a conclusion tomorrow night, don’t blame Junior Martial Uncle for being ruthless!"

"Rest assured, Junior Martial Uncle, I won’t deceive you."

"Hmph."

In the next moment, both figures on the cliff vanished without a trace.

Xia Qinglian emerged from the darkness, gazing towards the direction where Ye Xiyue disappeared, her eyes gleaming.

"Danxia Peak, Zhenlian Cliff... seems like an ideal place to destroy evidence."