Chapter 109: Junior Brother, that demoness is truly formidable!
"Aren't you a man?"
"Promise me, otherwise I won't let you help me…" Qin Yuyan whimpered.
"Promise you what?" Wang Mu said. "I'm not interested in men."
"No, actually I am…"
"Stop talking nonsense…" Wang Mu walked over and grabbed Qin Yuyan's arm.
"No, you have to promise me first… Brother Wang, you can't do this…" Qin Yuyan struggled.
However, Wang Mu didn't listen, only circulating the Yin and Yang Qi within his body and channeling it into Qin Yuyan's arm.
The Demon Art of the Fengyue Sect.
Then, I'll use a cultivation technique of the Fengyue Sect to break it.
This Great Yin Yang Joyful Map was found by the Jinmao Rat in the ruins of the Joyful Union Sect.
And the founder of the Joyful Union Sect was from the Fengyue Sect, so isn't this essentially a cultivation technique of the Fengyue Sect? Even if it's just half of it.
Wang Mu decided to give it a try.
Although the Hundred Refinement Body Technique was already Fulfilled, Wang Mu still persisted in cultivating the Great Yin Yang Joyful Map every day. He didn't use action points for it, so progress was quite slow; he had barely reached the Third Layer after more than half a year.
The cultivated Yin and Yang Qi merged in his body, bringing daily comfort throughout, purifying his spiritual power, and holding profound mysteries.
Two streams of Yin and Yang Qi, like swimming dragons, were injected into Qin Yuyan's body. Almost instantly, all the bewitching Yin energy that had suffused her body, like iron filings to a magnet, was drawn out, absorbed, and then rapidly neutralized.
"It's effective," Wang Mu nodded.
Indeed, my reasoning was correct.
Meanwhile, Qin Yuyan was stunned.
Time ticked by, and in just a quarter of an hour, Qin Yuyan had mostly recovered.
"You've recovered," Wang Mu smiled confidently.
"..." Qin Yuyan.
"What… what spell did you just use?" Qin Yuyan whispered.
"Can't say, can't say," Wang Mu smiled mysteriously.
As a disciple of the Sword Sect, if I were known to cultivate the techniques of the Fengyue Sect, it would be rather difficult to explain. The reason Wang Mu hadn't used action points to cultivate it was precisely this; if his cultivation in it became too high, any resulting changes might be too easily detected.
Qin Yuyan ground her teeth.
"What's wrong?" Wang Mu asked.
"It's nothing. Thanks a lot, Brother Wang," Qin Yuyan said, regulating her breath on the spot. "I didn't expect you to cultivate such a mysterious technique… Truly impressive!"
You are truly incredible! You've even cultivated my Fengyue Sect's secret heritage technique! Are you really a disciple of the Sword Sect? Could you be a spy sent by the Venerable Lord?
For a moment, Qin Yuyan nearly broke down internally.
She had never expected this fellow to have even cultivated the Great Yin Yang Joyful Map! This was an incredibly difficult secret technique of the Fengyue Sect to master, requiring exceptional talent and comprehension, as well as accumulated effort over time just to begin.
This guy, he's only been with the Sword Sect for half a year…
While Qin Yuyan was regulating her breath, Wang Mu was carving up the Barbaric Bull King, a Fierce Beast at the peak of the Qi Refining Realm.
This kind of Fierce Beast is a treasure trove of materials. This horn can be used for Artifact Refining… Top-grade Angry Blood Barbarian Bull Skin; when I get back, I'll find a blueprint for a Vestment Robe and a Spiritual Artifact and craft some equipment… The bull's pizzle… HMM, I'll take this back to the disciples of Alcohol Sword Peak for soaking in wine…
Wang Mu only took the choicest parts, controlling the dagger with the Sword Control Technique as he dissected the Fierce Beast.
By the time he finished, Qin Yuyan had also finished regulating her breath.
"It's time to go out."
Wang Mu said, "The Fengyue Sect Demoness's techniques have failed. It seems it will be difficult for her to abduct me. Knowing that Charming Techniques have no effect on me, she still resorted to such means. How despicable! I wonder how Senior Brother Su Yu is doing…"
Qin Yuyan remained silent.
Due to the tremors from the recent fight, a path had appeared on the other side, looking like an exit.
Wang Mu and Qin Yuyan, one after the other, walked out of the exit.
This exit was at the rear of Shuiyun Stream. As the light gradually grew stronger, a clear sky stretching for miles was revealed.
"We're out!" Wang Mu exhaled a breath of turbid air. "Thank you for this trip, Brother Qin. How are you recovering?"
"Fairly well."
"Then we can communicate by Flying Sword Transmission when we're free," Wang Mu said, cupping his fists. "I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving first."
After saying this, Wang Mu mounted the Chiyun Sword, waved at Qin Yuyan, and then turned into a streak of light and disappeared.
Qin Yuyan opened her mouth, momentarily unsure what to say. She could only stare blankly as his figure grew smaller and smaller in the distance.
She stood there silently for a long time.
After a short while, two delicate figures flew out from the mountain.
"Senior Sister, Senior Sister! We succeeded this time, right?"
"Did that boy have some simple skin-to-skin contact with you? He should find you unforgettable for life now, right? This was your first time having skin-to-skin contact with a man, Senior Sister. He definitely couldn't resist your charm!"
"..." Qin Yuyan.
"Senior Sister?"
"HMM…" Qin Yuyan nodded faintly. "Our relationship has progressed further. Once I reveal my identity, he will renounce the Sword Sect and join our Fengyue Sect."
"HEE HEE, I told you! That Wang Mu is nothing special after all…"
"HMPH, Senior Sister risked her life to save him, falling into a bewitched state and reverting to her true form—it was bound to astound him for a hundred years! No man could have resisted that. Unfortunately, that Barbaric Bull King wasn't quite up to par; its flesh and blood were a bit weak and had little effect on Senior Sister."
"Actually, this Wang Mu is quite formidable. Previously, Senior Sister didn't even need to scheme; a mere appearance was enough for those men to fall into her web of affection, unable to even get within three feet of her. This time, Senior Sister even used this never-before-seen trump card technique."
"Enough!" Qin Yuyan snorted.
"Senior Sister, let's go back and report this good news to the Venerable Lord!"
"Let's... not talk about this for now."
"Senior Sister, why do you have a Low-grade Magical Artifact on you?"
"Oh... I found, found it..."
"This Magical Artifact looks quite nice, Senior Sister. Can you give it to me? We both worked so hard this time and put in a lot of effort to subdue that Fierce Beast."
"No way!"
"Why not, since you just found it? And it's just a Low-grade Magical Artifact... Such a trifle is useless to you. Our cultivation realms aren't very high; it could be of some use to us. Consider it a reward for our hard work?"
"No! When we get back, I'll reward you both with a Top-grade Magical Artifact, will that suffice? This thing… I still have use for it," Qin Yuyan said stiffly.
"Oh. By the way, that Su Yu..."
"Let Chi Yan send him back. I have arrangements..."
"Okay, but it seems Senior Sister Chi Yan is quite reluctant to let him go, HEE HEE…"
Wang Mu returned to his Sect on his Flying Sword, exploring the vicinity along the way. He activated several particularly unique locations nearby. He also took a trip around Glazed Lake but didn't find any trace of Little Jiao Huo, only seeing several spirits practicing their spells...
Apart from Glazed Lake, Wang Mu also visited the villages and towns around Gu Yun Mountain.
With my current spiritual power, flying at full speed on the Chiyun Flying Sword, I can probably fly for about two days, covering roughly 20,000 to 30,000 miles. After all, his Energy Introduction Skill was only at the Eighth Layer Realm.
As for Tianqi Mountain, I'll visit it after I reach Foundation Establishment… just to be safer. Wang Mu thought.
Returning to the Sect, Wang Mu methodically continued his cultivation.
A few days later, Senior Brother Su Yu returned. Wang Mu was quite surprised. Not only had Senior Brother Su Yu returned, but his cultivation had greatly increased; he had reached Perfect Foundation Establishment, just a step away from the Golden Core realm.
However, Senior Brother Su Yu didn't seem very happy.
"AI, this training expedition… it's a long story," Senior Brother Su Yu said, his face showing a hint of weariness. "Junior Brother, that Demoness from the Fengyue Sect, she truly is formidable."
"But you've returned, haven't you? And your cultivation has even improved," Wang Mu said.
"It's not the same…" Senior Brother Su Yu sighed lightly. "I… AI, never mind. Junior Brother, just remember, whatever you do, don't have any contact with those Demonesses from the Fengyue Sect. If you do, you'll sooner or later get hurt."
After saying this, Senior Brother Su Yu sighed and walked to the highest point of Heavenly Sword Peak, where he began to meditate like a statue.
In the following days, Wang Mu often saw Senior Brother Su Yu looking dazed, staring off into space, and occasionally sighing.
"..." Wang Mu.
Damn, Senior Brother Su Yu has fallen into a love trap! Wang Mu realized immediately. It seemed that the Demonesses from the Fengyue Sect had varied methods, and their ability to ensnare people was extraordinarily cunning! Although they hadn't managed to abduct Senior Brother Su Yu's body, they had captured his heart.
「Meanwhile, elsewhere...」
In Fengyue Valley, in a secluded forest behind the main hall.
"Little Gu?"
"..."
"Little Gu?"
"Oh, Disciple is here!"
"What's been going on with you lately? You seem distracted."
No... nothing... Venerable Lord, I was just thinking... in another year, according to your calculations, the Creation Gate should be holding the Magpie Bridge Festival as scheduled. Are we planning to abduct a few disciples from the Sword Sect this time?
"No need. You all just participate. I will attend by myself."
"Venerable Lord, you?"
HMM, do you know why the Creation Gate would delay the Magpie Bridge Festival?
"Why?"
HEH, they're being cunning, of course. It's to deliberately give those Demon Sects time to prepare.
"Ah?"
Once the Creation Gate hosts the Magpie Bridge Festival, it will undoubtedly attract many disciples from the Cultivation World. By then, the Sword Sect will surely be vulnerable internally. Those Demon Sects will definitely make a move, besieging the Sword Sect—either to break into the Holy Land and seize the Heavenly Revelation Secret Treasure, or to severely wound that Bitch Yan. To establish prestige for the Sword Sect back then, she exterminated countless Demon Path Sects. She managed to delay the last great opportunity with my help. Trouble will surely arise during this Magpie Bridge Festival. Those Demon Path Sects have had time to prepare. They won't waste such a good opportunity.
"Then what does your participation mean?"
Obviously, to add fuel to the fire.
"You, and that Yan Sword Immortal, do you bear such a great grudge against each other?"
It's quite significant. Ordinarily, if she died, I might feel a bit lonely. However, this time, I rather hope something disastrous happens to her… after all, if nothing happens to her… HEH HEH…
Another three months passed, and Wang Mu successfully cultivated both auxiliary cultivation methods to Fulfilled.
At the same time, his Energy Introduction Skill barely reached the Ninth Layer, his Alchemy Skill reached level 10, and Artifact Refining reached level 5.
Thus, Wang Mu had been at the Sword Sect for exactly one full year.
Now, should I continue to push for the Eighteen Layers Realm, or directly establish my Foundation Establishment?
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