The Fairy: From the Traveling Merchant

Chapter 1062 Plan
When a cultivator reaches the "magical power" stage, they can begin to "absorb qi" and, to some extent, abstain from grains.

After achieving supernatural powers, one can go for months without eating anything. Even if one has to eat, one will only choose spiritual grains, spiritual rice, or things rich in vital energy, such as the flesh and blood of demonic beasts.

The breakfast Zhao Chen bought in the town at the foot of the mountain was just ordinary mortal desserts, which would not normally have caught the eye of the three female cultivators with supernatural powers. However, because these foods were blessed by the "Five Emperors Paying Homage to the True Ones" supernatural power, they immediately became supreme delicacies, firmly attracting the taste buds of Dong Caiyu, Fu Man, and Bai Xue.

The beauty of the "Great Way" can be embodied in all things, not only in the spiritual realm but also in the material realm.

This is because Zhao Chen has not yet fully integrated the "law and reason" based on this supernatural power. Otherwise, even the enemy's supernatural power would be attracted by this "beauty" and might even turn against its master.

Su Xuanbing had said before that ordinary female cultivators would find it difficult to control themselves after experiencing the "beauty of the Great Dao," and would easily become addicted to it, thus eroding their willpower.

But this is also a test of willpower. Once you break free from the addiction, the benefits will only be greater.

I just don't know if the three of them can break free from their cocoons and transform into butterflies...

Looking at the three female cultivators who were enjoying their food, Zhao Chen felt that there was little hope, since the effect of his "Five Emperors Paying Homage to the True Ones" on food was already relatively poor.

Forget it... Anyway, Bai Xue isn't the only one suitable to wield divine weapons. In the beginning, I only took them in because I wanted to have a few more useful subordinates. There's no need to have too high expectations.

After eating and drinking their fill, and having another in-depth exchange, Zhao Chen and the three female cultivators moved to a bathhouse, where they washed off the filth while discussing business.

Of course, Zhao Chen was the one mainly talking, while Dong Caiyu, Bai Xue, and Fu Man, whose bodies were limp, were listening.

He didn't mention anything about the divine weapon, not because he didn't trust the three of them, but because he was protecting them.

After all, dealing with treasures of that level, even just "knowing" about them, is extremely dangerous and can easily be arranged by "fate." This is the main reason why Zhao Chen first put the three female cultivators into a coma before exploring "Qilin Cliff."

Zhao Chen mainly tells the story of a series of conspiracies by the "Burning Heaven Sword Sect".

After hearing his story, the three women, who had been feeling languid due to the "Five Emperors Paying Homage to the True Ones" ritual, immediately perked up and began to furrow their brows.

"What? The 'Begonia Spring Rain Technique' was actually designed by that old scoundrel Shangguan to let me obtain it? He even wanted to use it to influence and control me?" Dong Caiyu was startled. With a "splash," she stood up from the water, revealing her flawless curves. She had already gone far down the "path of lust," and it was difficult for her to turn back.

Fortunately, I later heard that the young master's supernatural powers could eliminate the pollution from "desire," which put my mind at ease.

Fu Man leaned against the edge of the bathtub, the water reaching her chest. She wasn't particularly excited, but thoughtfully said, "So the materials to complete the 'Cangxuan Pearl' were secretly delivered to me by Wu Laogui... That makes sense. Although Wu Laogui is a member of the 'Burning Heaven Sword Sect,' his family is one of my Fu family's enemies. It's not surprising that he knows about the 'Cangxuan Pearl.'"

"It seems I've been plotted against for a long time."

Previously unaware, but after cultivating with the young master and being cleansed by his supernatural powers, Fu Man's soul was now clearer than ever before, and she realized that the choices she had made in some matters had long deviated from her true nature.

She does value the Fu family, but she would never sacrifice her cultivation path for the sake of the family.

However, in reality, when she reached the Gang Sha realm, in order to ensure that her family had divine protection, she did not pursue the upper three ranks, but instead chose the relatively easier fifth-rank divine power, "Fuyao Star Palace".

This greatly disappointed the Pavilion Master.

“Furthermore, I did obtain a secret technique to resist pollution, but since it’s a ‘Joyful Union’ method, I haven’t practiced it yet… That old ghost Wu probably wants to wait until I’m driven to the brink by the pollution of the ‘Azure Profound Pearl’ so he can control me… just like Shangguan Qiu wanted to control Junior Sister Dong with ‘desire’.” Fu Man said, then looked at Bai Xue beside her and asked, “Sect Master, what about you?”

Good heavens, it's both "The Path of Lust" and "The Joyous Union Sect"—if it weren't for me, the future of Fengyin Pavilion would be bleak… Zhao Chen's expression was strange; after all, all these things were now benefiting him. Fu Man claimed he hadn't practiced them, but his experience just now didn't seem like he hadn't.

“I’m fine… Perhaps, as Shangguan Qiu said, because I often return to Sanxian Island to meet with Pavilion Master Ling, they are wary of the Pavilion Master and haven’t yet taken any action against me…” At this point, Bai Xue suddenly thought of something and said uncertainly, “However, on the eve of the monster’s attack on the island, I ‘unintentionally’ obtained news of a ruin.”

"Perhaps, that was a trap set for me by the 'Burning Heaven Sword Sect'."

As the captain of the "Seeker of Immortals," she spends her days searching for information on various treasures and ruins.

"What ruins?" Dong Caiyu asked curiously.

“It’s a secret realm, located within Yuzhou.” Bai Xue replied simply, then added, “It was recorded in the relics of a low-grade supernatural cultivator who was hunted down and died.”

“I felt that the cultivator was a bit strange at the time. Now that I think about it, his situation may be similar to that of Junior Sister Shen Qi. They were both pitiful people who were controlled by secret techniques and forcibly elevated to the level of supernatural powers.”

Yuzhou? Zhao Chen's heart skipped a beat. In his plan, after helping the little black cat protect the Dharma, he would make a trip to Yuzhou.

While it cannot be confirmed whether a powerful figure is using this opportunity to make a move, for him, any "coincidence" is worth paying attention to.

“The Burning Heaven Sword Sect didn’t know the monsters would attack the island, so they couldn’t have predicted that Pavilion Master Ling would burn his lifespan… They set up traps in the interior of Great Xia to keep you away from Pavilion Master Ling, Senior Sister.” Dong Caiyu quickly made her judgment and sneered, “But now that you’ve seen through their conspiracy and helped us eliminate the possibility of being controlled, it’s time for them to pay the price!”

Fu Man nodded slightly. Even though it was her own "choice," the hatred for destroying the "Dao" was irreconcilable. Her Fengyin Pavilion and the "Burning Heaven Sword Sect" would inevitably fight to the death.

The three women were united in their hatred of the enemy, but unfortunately, they lacked wisdom and strategy. After discussing for a long time, they still couldn't come up with a solution. They could only turn to Zhao Chen for help and then physically surrounded him.

Regarding the "honey trap," Zhao Chen simply smiled and held up three fingers, saying:
"First, we need to spread the conspiracy of the 'Burning Heaven Sword Sect,' but it can't be you who say it. We need to find a way to let the smaller sects like the 'Giant Whale Sect' discover the evidence themselves."

"Since Shangguan Qiu and others have deployed so many hidden forces in your Fengyin Pavilion, it's likely that they have done so in other sects as well. As long as we search diligently, we're bound to find something."

As mentioned before, although the three female cultivators of Fengyin Pavilion do not have the talent of great generals, they are excellent executors as long as someone makes the decisions.

So Dong Caiyu's eyes lit up, and while holding Zhao Chen's arm, she replied excitedly, "Leave this to me, I will definitely make those sects' core disciples find the evidence."

"Second, we need to find a way to restore consciousness to Shen Qi and the others who are being controlled, weaken the enemy, and strengthen our own side."

As he spoke, Zhao Chen looked at Fu Man and said, "In fact, we can use the power of the 'Cangxuan Pearl' to help with this."

Fuman paused for a moment, then nodded: "I'll give it a try."

The Fu family's "Cangxuan Pearl" was originally skilled at creating and controlling puppets, and borrowing their power.

"And what about the third one?" Bai Xue interjected at this moment.

Seeing that her sisters all had tasks, she couldn't help but feel a little jealous.

"Thirdly, we'll talk about it after your Pavilion Master Ling comes out of seclusion."

(End of this chapter)