Chapter 41 Xue Bai Ning's Karmic Flames Reignite!
Chapter 41 Xue Bai Ning's Karmic Flames Reignite!
Pei Yourong was surrounded by a chilling sword aura, but when she caught sight of the aloof, snow-white figure by the door, she was momentarily stunned.
The biting chill in the room receded instantly like a receding tide, leaving only the candlelight flickering gently.
"Xue'er?" Pei Yourong suppressed the turmoil in her heart, her tone regaining some composure. "Why are you here?"
Gu Qingxue's eyes were clear as she truthfully replied, "It was Yu Die who summoned me."
Upon hearing this, Pei Yourong glanced at Li Muyu, knowing it must have been his idea.
Li Muyu had already secretly thought back to the Enforcement Hall that the only way to avoid conflict between the two was to stir up trouble.
Senior sister is clear-headed. With her present, Yun Li will be more mindful of her status and won't be too presumptuous.
Even if a master is extremely angry, he would never actually lay a hand on his disciple in front of him.
At most, he'd give himself a few resentful glares, then he'd coax her nicely that night.
"Junior brothers, what are you doing?"
Gu Qingxue's gaze fell on Li Muyu's bare upper body, then looked at Yun Li, who was only slightly naked and in a languid posture, and a trace of confusion flashed in her eyes.
"Master Yun is removing the curse mark from my body."
Li Muyu provides a concise explanation.
"A cursed seal?" Gu Qingxue tilted her head slightly. "Junior brother is injured?"
Sure enough, with outsiders present, especially the simple-minded Gu Qingxue, Yun Li's behavior became much more restrained.
She gave a soft hum, then firmly placed her palm on Li Muyu's chest again, golden light swirling around her as she focused on dispelling the dragon's curse.
The jade-like foot that was resting on his leg did not retract, but merely stopped its teasing rubbing.
Seeing the fine beads of sweat on Li Muyu's forehead, Gu Qingxue took out her plain white handkerchief from her sleeve, leaned closer, and gently wiped his forehead.
Her expression was focused and natural, as if she were doing something perfectly ordinary.
For a moment, the atmosphere inside the room became subtle and quiet.
Ji Yudie lowered her head and closed her eyes, while Yun Li focused on practicing her internal energy.
Pei Yourong looked at her two disciples with complicated emotions, a hint of bitterness and envy flashing in her almond-shaped eyes.
The women, each with their own distinct posture and thoughts, found themselves in a strange balance due to the presence of Gu Qingxue, the "official wife."
Pei Yourong coughed lightly, breaking the awkward silence.
"The sect competition will be held in a few days."
"How are you all doing with your preparations?"
Ji Yudie responded first in a soft voice, her posture humble and unassuming.
"This disciple's talent is mediocre, and he is no match for Junior Sister Xue'er and Junior Brother Li."
Pei Yourong turned her gaze to Gu Qingxue, only to see her curiously poking Li Muyu's chest with her fingertips.
This intimate and uninhibited behavior stirred a pang of jealousy in Pei Yourong's heart for no apparent reason.
"Xue'er," she said in a slightly somber tone, "don't disturb your junior brother's detoxification process."
Gu Qingxue withdrew her hand, looked up at her, and remained calm.
"I have recently made some progress in my cultivation, and it seems that I have... touched the threshold of the fourth realm."
Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent.
Pei Yourong's almond-shaped eyes flashed with obvious surprise.
"So fast?"
She secretly recalled that when she was Gu Qingxue's age, she had not reached this level of understanding.
Even Yun Li, who had been nonchalant, raised an eyebrow and glanced at Gu Qingxue.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Rong'er, this cold and aloof disciple, has quite a talent for cultivation.
"It seems that the position of chief disciple in this sect competition will most likely be decided among the three of you."
Ji Yudie waved her hand humbly and said, "Master, this disciple is no good..."
"I didn't count you," Yun Li interrupted her. "I was talking about the headmaster's personal disciple. I heard that kid is about to come out of seclusion."
云奕
The name stirred something in Li Muyu's heart.
The current chief disciple of the Southern Immortal Sect, a recognized leader among the younger generation, and also the first person rumored to have touched the threshold of the fourth realm.
Even more extreme, some say he is the reincarnation of an ancient immortal with double pupils, whose cultivation speed is so fast that he can be called a monster.
Li Muyu frowned slightly.
In his understanding of the "game", there was no character named Yun Yi in the original storyline.
In this year's sect competition, the top spot was won by Gu Qingxue, a position that had been vacant for some time...
Could it be that the self-evolution of this world has generated new variables?
"In short, if you encounter him in the competition, you must be careful."
Pei Yourong solemnly instructed, but before she could finish speaking, her keen eye caught Yun Li's hand, which had been properly placed on Li Muyu's chest, now restlessly stroking it.
This woman! How can she be so shameless? How dare she act like this in front of a junior!
She glanced quickly at Gu Qingxue, and seeing that her disciple still looked clueless and unaware, and knowing she couldn't say anything directly, she could only suppress her anger and clear her throat.
"Ahem, Xue'er... your junior brother is sweating again, help him wipe it off."
Gu Qingxue looked at Pei Yourong with a puzzled expression, her clear eyes filled with confusion.
"Didn't Master just tell me not to disturb my junior brother?"
Things are different now... you silly apprentice!
Pei Yourong sighed inwardly, "I would rather you touch him than see him being so frivolously defiled by that female dragon next to me!"
At this moment, Li Muyu felt as if he had a thorn in his back, and he could not sit or stand still.
The four women inside the house formed two pairs of master and apprentice.
Apart from the senior sister, whose mind is as pure as a blank sheet of paper, the other three are all formidable opponents.
Ji Yudie may seem docile and unassuming, but she is actually quite perceptive, adept at reading people and using a strategy of retreat to advance.
Yun Li is an unscrupulous troublemaker; the scene might not be chaotic enough.
As for his master, that distant, piercing gaze was like an ice pick, striking him quickly and accurately. It seemed he would have to put in a lot of effort to appease him tonight.
"Oh, right."
Ji Yudie keenly sensed Li Muyu's embarrassment and spoke up at the right time to change the subject.
"I heard from the Grand Elder that the top three winners of this competition will be qualified to enter the forbidden area of Tianzhu Peak in the back mountain for enlightenment."
"Master, what kind of place is that?"
Upon hearing this, Pei Yourong's expression softened slightly, and she explained.
"That forbidden area existed before the Southern Immortal Sect was founded."
"It was precisely because of the profound mystery of this place that the founder of the Southern Immortal Sect established it."
As she spoke, a hint of reminiscence appeared in her eyes.
"I went in once. It was mysterious and profound, as if I were facing the origin of the Great Dao. Everyone's vision and understanding were different. It was indeed a great opportunity."
The mention of the forbidden area in the back mountain stirred something within Li Muyu.
In the game's setting, this was supposed to be the highest-level opportunity location for the Southern Immortal Sect, but the version is not yet complete and there are no specific plans yet.
I wonder what kind of wonders it would evolve into in the real world?
The long process of breaking the curse finally came to an end in an eerie and tense atmosphere.
The dragon seal on Li Muyu's chest had faded considerably, turning dark red, while the pure dragon energy he absorbed from his body became increasingly abundant and powerful, flowing continuously through his meridians.
Yun Li slowly withdrew her hand, the golden light faded, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, her breathing slightly uneven.
Her beautiful eyes swept over Li Muyu, her voice carrying a hint of languid charm.
"That's all for now. Let's set the date for the next exorcism in three days."
As she spoke, a smile suddenly appeared on her lips.
"If you find it inconvenient to come to Jade Maiden Peak, I can go to your room; it will be the same."
Before he could finish speaking, Pei Yourong coldly interrupted him.
"The room of the shepherd is small, and I'm afraid it might offend Master Yun."
"Next time, if you come to my Nanai Peak, please cast your spell in my room."
……
The clear moonlight shone on the mountain path leading back to Mount Nainai.
Gu Qingxue is pure and open-minded. Since she cares about Li Muyu, she is not afraid of other people's opinions.
She naturally linked arms with him and nestled beside him, her cool face appearing exceptionally beautiful in the moonlight.
Pei Yourong followed beside her, maintaining the composure and dignity of a master, but seeing her two disciples so close, she felt a lump in her throat and a strange feeling.
Just then, she suddenly felt a heat on her side. A restless hand quietly slipped behind her and gave her pert buttocks a light pinch!
Pei Yourong froze, her almond-shaped eyes widening instantly as she turned to look at the culprit in disbelief.
Li Muyu was looking straight ahead, as if nothing had happened.
Her ears instantly turned red, and she hurriedly transmitted her voice.
"Are you crazy?! Xue'er is right here!"
"Master isn't jealous anymore?"
Li Muyu's telepathic message carried a hint of teasing.
"Why are you jealous! You, you let go right now!"
"If Xue'er sees this, how will I ever face anyone again!"
Pei Yourong was both embarrassed and anxious, and her mature and beautiful cheeks flushed with a blush like the sunset.
"Master, please be good. I will go to your room tonight after my senior sister is asleep and apologize to you properly."
Pei Yourong bit her lower lip, quietly turned her face away, a blush spreading to her ears, and did not respond, which was considered tacit consent.
"Junior brother."
Gu Qingxue suddenly turned her head, looked at Li Muyu, then at Pei Yourong whose expression was unusual, and asked curiously.
"What are you and Master whispering about? Master's face is so red."
……
Back at the Nanai Peak Pavilion.
As soon as Li Muyu pushed open the door, he sensed that something was wrong.
On the bed, through the thin bed curtains, a breathtakingly curvaceous figure could be vaguely seen.
"Master Xue?"
Li Muyu was taken aback and said subconsciously.
"Isn't the agreed-upon day yet? Why are you..."
Before he finished speaking, a water sleeve shot out like a nimble snake, instantly wrapping around Li Muyu's waist, pulling him up and rolling him onto the bed.
"Stop talking nonsense!"
Xue Baining's beautiful cheeks flushed an unusual red, and her hot breath gently touched his neck, her voice hoarse and rapid.
"Quickly... the karmic fire within me is about to burst forth!"
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