NOVEL NEXT Chapter 424: Sect Master, Don't be like this!
Chapter 424: Sect Master, Don’t be like this!
Lin Fengmian noticed Shangguan Qiong’s unusual behavior and quickly rushed to her side.
“Sect Master, what’s wrong? Is the soul death curse acting up again?”
Shangguan Qiong muttered as if in a dream, “Give me…”
Lin Fengmian couldn’t help but lean closer and ask, “What?”
Shangguan Qiong, seemingly out of nowhere, found the strength to wrap her arms around his neck.
She stood on her tiptoes, her scorching red lips pressing against his as if consumed by an insatiable thirst.
Lin Fengmian was taken by surprise. He hadn’t expected this seemingly frail and unpredictable woman to suddenly take an interest in him.
The two of them stood in the hot spring, surrounded by swirling mist, entwined like a pair of deeply affectionate lovers.
Shangguan Qiong’s movements were awkward and inexperienced, purely driven by instinct as she clung to Lin Fengmian, desperately seeking more.
Lin Fengmian quickly realized this and without hesitation, let his hands roam freely, exploring her body.
However, the moment his hand ventured further, Shangguan Qiong stiffened as if struck by lightning, trembling uncontrollably in his arms.
Lin Fengmian felt a rush of warmth in his hand, leaving him momentarily confused.
Was she really this sensitive?
A moment later, Shangguan Qiong let out a seductive moan as if all her strength had been drained, and her arms slipped away limply.
Caught off guard, Lin Fengmian was pulled down into the water with her, the warm spring water rushing in from all sides.
He quickly steadied himself, holding the limp Shangguan Qiong as he stood up, looking at her with concern.
“Sect Master, are you okay?”
Shangguan Qiong’s face was flushed, and after coughing up some water, she finally calmed down.
The long suppressed desire had been released, and the shock of falling into the water brought her back to her senses.
But the thought of how she had humiliated herself in front of this man filled her with the urge to silence him permanently.
How could she have surrendered completely after just a touch from him?
Still, at least she had regained her composure. Otherwise, things might have gone too far.
Looking at the stunningly beautiful Shangguan Qiong, Lin Fengmian felt a surge of desire and pressed her against the edge of the pool, lifting her skirt.
Shangguan Qiong, half resisting and half giving in, gasped and warned, “Lin Fengmian, I can’t control myself right now. Do you think I can drain you?”
She wasn’t joking. Recent events had made her realize that she truly couldn’t control herself.
While she could restrain herself around other men, there was something inexplicably alluring about this guy.
Lin Fengmian, who had already lifted one of her smooth, slender legs, froze in place and cursed inwardly: Damn it!
He had pressed Shangguan Qiong against the edge of the pool, taking advantage of her, and nearly pushed her over the edge again.
Lin Fengmian didn’t dare to take the risk and reluctantly withdrew his hands.
Next time, when you recover, I’ll make you pay!
He whispered, “Sect Master, should I carry you out?”
“Help me wash.”
Shangguan Qiong lay back against the edge of the pool, turning her face away and speaking softly.
Since they had already crossed so many boundaries, what was one more?
She had given up!
Lin Fengmian gulped, his throat was dry, but he still reached out and gently began to wash her, his mind wandering.
Shangguan Qiong couldn’t help but let out a soft moan, her face flushed and her eyes dazed.
Lin Fengmian said with a mix of amusement and exasperation, “Sect Master, don’t be like this. I really can’t control myself anymore.”
Shangguan Qiong smiled coyly and gave him a seductive look.
“What does this have to do with me? If you’re not afraid to die, then go ahead.”
Lin Fengmian pinched her firmly, but still worried about her current state and the risk of being drained, he didn’t dare take the chance.
Although it’s said that dying under the peony blossoms would make one a romantic ghost, Lin Fengmian didn’t need to become a ghost to be romantic!
After what seemed like an eternity, Lin Fengmian, who had endured immense torment, finally carried the equally tormented Shangguan Qiong out of the water.
He used the Thousand Illusions Technique to disguise himself as a Heavenly Deception Sect disciple, and also changed Shangguan Qiong into a Heavenly Deception Sect disciple’s uniform.
Fortunately, the Heavenly Deception Sect had female disciples; otherwise, Lin Fengmian wouldn’t have known where to find something to wrap around the two massive pieces of “mutton fat jade”.
Throughout this process, Shangguan Qiong allowed him to handle her without throwing a tantrum or trying to seduce him, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.
Two hours later, having recovered a significant amount of spiritual energy, Lin Fengmian carried Shangguan Qiong on his back and continued flying toward the Joyful Union Sect.
Along the way, he smeared some animal blood on Shangguan Qiong to make it look like she was severely injured.
“You idiot! If you wanted to splash blood on me anyway, why did you make me wash earlier?” Shangguan Qiong couldn’t help but curse.
Lin Fengmian argued matter-of-factly, “Even if you get hungry eventually, that doesn’t mean you should skip meals, right?”
Shangguan Qiong was left speechless by his twisted logic and could only weakly pinch his waist in response.
The next day at noon, at the Heavenly Deception Sect’s camp.
Song Yuanqing looked at the trembling Jin Ren and asked coldly, “You’re saying that Junior Brother Cao went after that brat from the Joyful Union Sect?”
Jin Ren nodded repeatedly. “Yes, Master. He asked me for the imprint source of the Soul Pursuit Seal on that kid and went after him.”
Song Yuanqing’s expression darkened. He had just received a message from the elders left behind at the Heavenly Deception Sect.
Cao Zhengyu’s soul lamp had gone out!
This was the first time that a Soul Severing Realm Elder from the Heavenly Deception Sect had died. This was no small matter!
But how could a Foundation Establishment stage brat possibly kill him?
Besides, Song Yuanqing knew Cao Zhengyu’s personality all too well.
That old man wouldn’t lift a finger unless there was something in it for him. Would he really go so far just to avenge his son’s death?
There was something fishy about the whole situation. This boy was definitely problematic!
“Tell me everything that happened in detail!”
Jin Ren hesitated, but Song Yuanqing coldly said, “Junior Brother Cao is dead, Jin Ren. Do you understand what this means?”
Jin Ren trembled with fear and didn’t dare to hide anything. He told everything truthfully and even took out a source of the Soul Pursuit Seal.
He smiled ingratiatingly. “This is the imprint source of that child! I’ll follow your lead from now on, Sect Master!”
Song Yuanqing nodded in satisfaction, then suddenly placed a hand on Jin Ren’s head and injected a surge of spiritual energy into him.
Jin Ren didn’t even have time to scream before he collapsed limply, leaving behind an empty shell.
Song Yuanqing looked at the soul light ball in his hand and sneered. “A two-faced rat like you deserves to die!”
If Jin Ren could secretly keep the imprinting source this time, who’s to say that he wouldn’t sell out Song Yuanqing next time?
With Cao Zhengyu dead, there was no need to show him any respect. Killing him outright was the easiest solution.
Song Yuanqing closed his eyes and used the imprinting source to cast a spell. In an instant, his expression changed and he opened his eyes.
Through the faint guidance of the soul, he “saw” Lin Fengmian’s location and the person he was carrying.
That kid had already returned to the vicinity of the Joyful Union Sect and was about to re-enter it!
Song Yuanqing transformed into a streak of light and flew toward the Joyful Union Sect, simultaneously sending a message to all the disciples of the Heavenly Deception Sect.
On the other side, Lin Fengmian suddenly felt as if he was being watched and nervously looked around.
A moment later, the Heavenly Deception Sect token at his waist lit up, indicating a collective message from the sect.
Curious, he picked it up and instantly his expression changed drastically.
The token displayed an urgent command: All disciples of the Heavenly Deception Sect were to capture two individuals with the following characteristics. The reward was a top-grade magical tool.
Below were detailed descriptions of the two, including the scar on Lin Fengmian’s disguised face.
On the attached map, a bright red dot marked the exact location of Lin Fengmian and Shangguan Qiong.