Madam, please ascend.

Chapter 197: A private meeting under the moon
After hearing this, Zhuque finally guessed Yun Yi's plan. He didn't know how he got to know that the Hehuan treasure was at the bottom of Qingming Cliff.

The mirage monster was extremely dangerous, and the Tiancan Sect would surely be severely weakened when they returned from their treasure hunt. Therefore, as long as the Burial Sword Valley sent people to set up an ambush here beforehand, they could be captured in one fell swoop.

But there was still one question, Zhuque asked, "Aren't you afraid that the Tiancan Sect will seize the treasure first, and that it just happens to contain a magic elixir that can increase your cultivation, or some magical weapon?"

Song Xinci looked at Yun Yi, obviously having the same confusion.

Yun Yi smiled and said, "Don't worry, there is indeed a great gift left by the Hehuan Sect inside, but the Tiancan Sect definitely won't be able to eat it. Even if it does eat a lot, I have a way to make it spit it out."

He couldn't help but think of the situation in his previous life. At that time, the news of the Hehuan treasure was widely spread for some reason, attracting many people in the Demon Sect.

First, there was a fierce battle in the underground palace, with a good number of casualties. Then, they lost quite a few to the Azure Nether Mirage Demon. When they finally got to see the Hehuan treasure...

Only then did I realize that in addition to the treasure, there was also a vicious backup plan left by the Hehuan Sect.

It’s a pity that I can’t tell these things to the two of them.

Zhuque asked, "How do you know all this? Don't say it was a dream from an immortal again!"

Yun Yi said perfunctorily, "The Holy Maiden of the Hehuan Sect once had some friendship with Nangong Feitian, and I just happened to have inherited the legacy from Senior Nangong, so naturally I learned about this from his memory."

Song Xinci glanced at Yun Yi indifferently. As for whether to believe it or not...most likely she didn't believe it.

However, she had long been accustomed to Yun Yi's behavior, so she did not pursue it.

Zhuque was fooled again and could only say helplessly: "Alas, I don't know what happened between you and the young lady. Now I feel like an outsider."

Yun Yi and Song Xinci smiled at each other, both deliberately not saying anything out loud.

Song Xinci even changed the subject and said, "As we agreed before, I will be responsible for keeping a close eye on the Hedao Realm members of the Tiancan Sect. If anyone attacks, I will do my best to kill them."

Yun Yi nodded and said, "As for matters below the Hedao realm, I will arrange them."

The three of them flew out of the mirage range. As soon as they got out, they felt the sky was so high and vast, which made them feel very happy.

This thousand-year-old mirage monster is very strange. Although the moon-white mirage energy does not harm the body of the cultivator, it still makes people feel extremely depressed if they stay there for a long time.

Moreover, the scene before his eyes gradually became shaky, as if something might pop up at any time.

Zhuque looked towards the Qingming Cliff below and said confidently, "As long as we can lure the core of the Tiancan Sect here, we will have the advantage of time and place, and perhaps we can catch them all in one fell swoop."

Yun Yi said, "That's what I planned to do. It would be more reassuring to eliminate a sect like the Tiancan Sect."

It seems that the Tiancan Sect has now been instigated by the Futian Pavilion and may turn against them at any time. It is the most unstable factor in the Demon Sect.

Rather than waiting until it stabs everyone in the back like it did in the previous life, it is better to eradicate it early.

Moreover, it is time for the master who has been sleeping in the Hehuan treasure for a thousand years to wake up earlier, just in time to restrain the Demon Lord Yi Tianxing.

The matter was settled, and Song Xinci was the first to leave. Yun Yi and Zhuque, not having reached the He Dao realm, could not come and go as swiftly as she did, so they could only slowly return to the Buried Sword Valley with their respective magic weapons.

Now Yun Yi lives in the former residence of Nian Nujiao, where there are thousands of charming peonies of various colors planted. It is a good place to cultivate one's body and mind.

Many disciples were initially dissatisfied with the new Right Sword Servant who had come to the valley, but it didn't take long for them to be convinced by him.

This person's mind and means are all top-notch, especially the four Dharma protectors, who are extremely respectful when facing the Right Sword Servant and do not have the slightest intention of disobeying.

Zhuque and Yun Yi were old acquaintances, so they naturally gave him face. The other three had their secrets revealed to them by Yun Yi, intentionally or unintentionally. Some of them were key to their cultivation, and some were blood relatives, so they all seemed extremely well-behaved.

Therefore, now that Qiu Feng is not in the Burial Sword Valley, Song Xinci has become a hands-off boss again, and Yun Yi is the real person in power.

Of course, rumors about their relationship have always swirled.

Rumor has it that Yun Yi is in love with the Saint Girl and will propose marriage to her after the old Sect Master returns. From then on, he and Song Xinci will become Taoist companions. Zhuque couldn't help but ask, "Is this true?"

Yun Yi asked back: "What do you think?"

"It's probably true. Something's obviously not right with you and the young lady this time. Tell me honestly, are you... well, do you understand what I mean?"

"Look at what you're saying. Your young lady is at the Hedao realm. I'd be dead if I even touched her."

"Sure enough, they had physical contact." Zhuque said meaningfully, "But I can't blame you for this. After all, my young lady has a beautiful figure and a beautiful complexion. If she had a better temper, no one would be able to resist getting close to her."

This is true. Every time Nangong Zhuozhuo sees Song Xinci, he wants to stick to her.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk." Suzaku clicked his tongue repeatedly, "You kid, can't you see..."

Yun Yi laughed and said, "Did the Suzaku Guardian practice some new, weird technique?"

"When my young lady wanted to take you back to the Demon Sect, you refused. This forced me to serve as your guard in Crescent City, and I suffered a lot for nothing. If I had known this would happen, you might as well have come to the Sword Burial Valley earlier."

"You don't understand this. The most important thing in life and work is to seize the opportunity."

As they were chatting, they had already returned to the Sword Burial Valley. Yun Yi said that he was going to rest, but in fact he flew towards the back mountain on his sword.

Zhuque narrowed his eyes and couldn't help but mutter, "What a shitty timing! This is clearly audacious."

Xinci Villa is located on the top of the mountain, isolated from the world and deserted, but there is a steaming hot spring.

It’s just that Song Dynasty porcelain has never been used before.

But later she became addicted to bathing in the world of the painting. After returning this time, she often rested here under the moonlight.

Song Xinci walked barefoot on the bluestone covered with a thin layer of frost. When her white hands gently untied the jade belt around her waist, the mountain wind suddenly held its breath, and even the sound of pine waves retreated three feet away.

The silk dress slid down her delicate shoulders, startling a few weeping crabapple trees beside the hot spring, and their petals fell into the mist.

She raised her hand to tie up her long black hair, and her figure was hidden in the mist, appearing hazy, but it also made her more charming.

Yun Yi's voice sounded from behind: "It's convenient to have this hot spring. I don't have to boil buckets of water for you."

Although the two had been together in the world of the painting for three years and had already felt like an old married couple, Song Xinci's cheeks still blushed and she waved her jade arm to create a barrier to isolate the "lecher" from outside.

Yun Yi smiled and said, "Are you being too formal?"

"Bah." Song Xinci's eyes fell on the figure, "What are you doing here?"

"I've been busy lately and haven't talked to you much, so I came to see you."

"If you have something to say, keep your eyes open."

Upon hearing this, Yun Yi closed his eyes, took two steps forward, and groped for a stone to sit down.

He sighed, "Sometimes I feel tired and really miss the days in the painting."

"Yeah." Song Xinci turned her back, "Me too."

At that time, the two of them were just like now, one soaking in a medicinal bath, the other closing his eyes in a trance.

The atmosphere is peaceful and the two people are happy with each other.

(End of this chapter)