Chapter 118: Senior Sister Helps You with Cultivation
Wen Zhixing had only met Shen Lingjun twice. The first time, by a twist of fate, Wen Zhixing had helped him refine elixirs for a breakthrough. The second time, they were accomplices, stealing elixirs and Spiritual Instruments from the Wonderous Palace.
Even then, he had suspected Shen Lingjun was likely from the Righteous Sun Sect. Shen Lingjun's ability to appear here so openly confirmed this suspicion.
But why was she following behind Hua Yourong?
Wen Zhixing furrowed his brows slightly. Strange.
"Junior Brother Wang."
Seeing the door open, Hua Yourong immediately arched her brows into a gentle smile and sashayed up to greet him.
Wen Zhixing was hit by a wave of fragrance, and his body instinctively stirred.
It wasn't that his willpower was too weak. It was his unique constitution and cultivation skill acting up.
Hold back!
"Senior Sister Hua."
Wen Zhixing maintained his composure, protruding his rear slightly as he bowed respectfully, just as before.
At that moment, the devil seed in his mind also stirred, as if responding to a summons. Its backer had arrived, and its spine had stiffened with courage.
Wen Zhixing let it activate; his Sea of Sense began to be tainted as Devil Qi flashed over his body.
Hua Yourong, seeing this, nodded in satisfaction.
During her days in the Devil Sealing Cave, her greatest fear had been that something would go wrong with Wang Shouzhen. Luckily, the devil seed was still there, and everything remained under control.
Liu Qingxuan had not widely publicized Wen Zhixing's acceptance as a core disciple. Most people within the Righteous Sun Sect were still unaware of it. Since Hua Yourong had only recently been released from the Devil Sealing Cave, she naturally wouldn't know about this.
"Little guy, you still smell as good as ever."
Just then, the one he thought was Shen Lingjun, who stood behind Hua Yourong, leaned in close, sniffing with her delicate, upturned nose. A pair of sharp little fangs emerged, delicately probing near Wen Zhixing's neck.
Wen Zhixing was taken aback.
Wait a minute. This action feels so familiar...
His eyes widened slightly.
No, this person… she's not Shen Lingjun!
"Humph, how audacious!" Hua Yourong uttered a low shout, and a powerful pressure emerged.
The woman's body stiffened. An immense force suddenly pressed down on her, forcing her to her knees with a thud. Panic flashed in her large, strikingly clear eyes.
"Remember, your identities now are as disciples of the Wonderous Palace, understand?!" Hua Yourong's eyes shone with authority, her fierce aura flickered. The others immediately knelt in unison.
"Yes, Lord, we understand."
"Call me Senior Sister from now on."
"Yes, yes, Senior Sister." The group hastily nodded.
This is... possession! Seeing this, Wen Zhixing's heart sank.
He had known that these demon generals could possess human bodies, but he had not expected it to happen so quickly. Hua Yourong must have re-entered the Devil Sealing Cave shortly after her release and rescued these four demon generals.
"Remember, protect their divine souls, or it's easy to be exposed," Hua Yourong reminded in a low voice. The Righteous Sun Sect had many powerful experts. If these demon generals moved around in soulless husks, they would eventually be exposed.
The four demon generals, still half-kneeling, nodded repeatedly. "We understand."
They're not dead yet? That means there's still hope... Wen Zhixing's eyes showed a trace of surprise.
"Alright, you all can go down now. In a day or two, follow me back to the Wonderous Palace," Hua Yourong ordered once more.
"Yes, Senior Sister."
The four demon generals didn't dare to disobey. They bowed deeply, quickly retreated, and vanished from the spot.
Wen Zhixing was taken aback by her words. Strange, Hua Yourong actually wants to return to the Wonderous Palace. Could she have given up on finding me?
Once the others had left, Hua Yourong's expression softened again. She directly took Wen Zhixing's hand and said, "Junior Brother, come inside with your senior sister."
"…"
Wen Zhixing stiffened. Seriously? You just got out, and you already want to do this with me?
[You are full of Yang Qi, you may release it!]
[You are full of Yang Qi, you may release it!]
[You are full of Yang Qi, you may release it!]
The panel prompts, finally seizing their chance, appeared once more. It was always most active at times like these.
"Senior Sister Hua, it's broad daylight..." Wen Zhixing hesitated, trying to refuse. "It's easy for others to discover us."
"It's fine." Hua Yourong pursed her lips into a smile. "Your senior sister is only trying to help you with your cultivation." Her slender white hand tightened its grip slightly, pulling Wen Zhixing directly into the house. "Don't be afraid. Come."
Damn it, you're asking for this yourself, Wen Zhixing grew determined. Now that I have the Nine-Turns Sun Sutra, how could a mere demoness possibly withstand me!
CREAK!
The door closed.
The shielding array formation activated.
[Your Nine-Turns Sun Sutra is beginning to operate at high speed!]
[Your Purgatory Furnace is ready to go at full throttle, devouring Spiritual Qi!]
…
Hua Yourong felt her vision blur. The Spiritual Qi within her was being drawn out rapidly, at a speed incomparably faster than before. She felt dizzy.
Could it be, there's such good fortune…
Wen Zhixing, on the other hand, was lost in thought. He couldn't understand why Hua Yourong would voluntarily let him absorb her Spiritual Qi.
Who cares! Wen Zhixing directly increased the rate at which he absorbed the Qi. This Spiritual Qi was a great nourishment for him.
He discovered that his Nine-Turns Sun Sutra was operating exceptionally fast today. It was running several times faster than when he cultivated alone. Simultaneously, the Purgatory Furnace's temperature steadily rose, its efficiency increasing. Large quantities of Spiritual Qi surged into his body.
…
Unconsciously, the sun had set. Inside the house, candlelight began to flicker, casting a dim, yellowish glow. Why light the lamps? For ambiance, of course.
I can't hold on much longer…
By now, Hua Yourong's body was completely limp. All this had happened in just half a day.