Proving one's path through killing—this kind of merit is poisonous!

Chapter 28 Blackmail
"Junior sister, I remember you said yesterday that whoever snatches that jade pendant gets to keep it."

As Fu Qingxue spoke, she gestured for Qin Shu to go around to the other side and surround her.

"Now, you can hand it over!"

Qin Shu has already reached the first level of Qi Refining, while Gu Jinhe is all alone. Zhou Yue, the only person who can help her, is not here. Let's see what she can use to defeat her!
Fu Qingxue was secretly pleased; the advantage was in her hands!

Gu Jinhe looked at the people who had surrounded her from the front and back, and a hint of appreciation appeared in her eyes.

It seems that Fu Qingxue has learned her lesson and realized that in the sect, whoever is stronger has the right to speak.

Unfortunately, even the two of them combined couldn't beat her.

Thinking of the system task, Gu Jinhe did not refute Fu Qingxue, but only asked one question: "Senior sister, is your wish to obtain the jade pendant?"

"of course."

The Lotus Jade was the first opportunity she received in her previous life.

Her ability to successfully guide spirits into her body in her previous life, and her subsequent advancement to that seemingly unattainable level, was all thanks to it.

If it weren't for what happened later...

She won't die!
Thinking of this, Fu Qingxue's eyes filled with hatred.

As for why her experiences after her rebirth were so different from her previous life?
Fu Qingxue guessed that it might be because she had been on good terms with Zhou Yue in her previous life, and that Zhou Yue had given her the jade pendant on her own initiative.

After being reborn, in order to shorten the time it takes to obtain the jade pendant, she chooses to frame her...

This led to the unexpected turn of events involving Gu Jinhe.

But no matter what happens, she is determined to get the Buddha Lotus Jade!
Thinking of this, Fu Qingxue's eyes gradually became firm. She even planned that if Gu Jinhe refused, she would join forces with Qin Shu to subdue her first, and then search her body.

Unexpectedly, Gu Jinhe stretched out her right hand without saying a word, then opened it with her palm facing down, and the rope wrapped around her fingers, while the jade pendant hung brightly in mid-air.

"Since you want it so much, senior sister, it wouldn't hurt for me, your junior sister, to give it to you."

As she spoke, Gu Jinhe thought for a moment.

Why not take this opportunity to extort another sum from them?
Seemingly agreeing that it was a good idea, Gu Jinhe asked, "But what can Senior Sister offer in exchange?"

Fu Qingxue looked at Gu Jinhe with suspicion, not believing that she would be so kind.

But it would be best to avoid a fight if possible.

Although not many people pass by here, it is very close to the alchemy room. If the noise disturbs that person, all three of them will be in deep trouble.

Thinking of this, Fu Qingxue gritted her teeth, took out a low-grade spirit stone from her waist, and tossed it to Gu Jinhe. Seeing that Gu Jinhe caught it, she said, "This should be enough, right?"

This low-grade spirit stone was all she had left. If it weren't for the fact that this jade pendant was so important, she really wouldn't have been willing to give it to her.

Gu Jinhe smiled with satisfaction after receiving the spirit stone and said, "I like straightforward people like Senior Sister."

"Enough with the nonsense." Fu Qingxue held out her hand and said, "Give me the jade pendant."

Gu Jinhe tossed the Buddha Lotus Jade (normal version) to her. Seeing that she caught it, he turned and left, saying as he went, "Senior sister, you can study it on your own. I'm leaving now."

[Host detected to have completed the task: "Senior Sister's Wish"]

Success rate of pill formation has increased by 2%, merit points +10.

Upon hearing the system's voice, Gu Jinhe paused, a smile appearing on her face, before continuing on her way.

Although the system's products are always of the highest quality, Fu Qingxue is not someone who is easily fooled.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, she'd better leave as soon as possible!

As for what Fu Qingxue would do after getting the jade pendant, that was beyond her consideration... After all, her things weren't so easily taken away!

As she pondered, a cold smile crept onto Gu Jinhe's lips.

Qin Shu watched her departing figure, then turned to see Fu Qingxue holding the jade pendant, looking quite satisfied. She couldn't help but remind her, "Qingxue, I noticed something was off about Gu Jinhe's expression when she left. You need to be careful."

Fu Qingxue thought that Qin Shu had seen Gu Jinhe's resentful expression, and said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, Senior Sister, I was just like her when I lost yesterday."

As she spoke, she stepped forward and took Qin Shu's hand, her expression charming as she said, "But there are differences too. For example, she is isolated and helpless, while I have my senior sister to help me."

"You," Qin Shu sighed, "you mustn't be so reckless next time. If someone sees us like this, we'll be expelled from the sect."

Fu Qingxue was two years younger than her. When she first entered the sect, only she was willing to show kindness to her. Over time, she came to regard Fu Qingxue as her younger sister.

Therefore, she will spoil you when you should, and she will also be ruthless when it comes to teaching you.

"Okay!" Fu Qingxue smiled playfully and agreed.

But in a corner where Qin Shu couldn't see, a sudden feeling of irritation rose in her heart.

She's nobody to her, why should she teach her these things? If it weren't for the fact that she's still somewhat useful, she would have dumped Qin Shu long ago.

Then she looked at the jade pendant in her hand, and her good mood returned.

Tonight, she's going to make this jade pendant bind itself to her with blood...

Just then, she suddenly heard Qin Shu's puzzled voice: "Huh? What's she doing in the alchemy room?"

Fu Qingxue looked up and saw Gu Jinhe running into the alchemy room.

"She must have taken on some kind of mission..." After guessing for a moment, Fu Qingxue shook her head and said, "Forget it, why bother caring about her!"

Now that she has obtained the Buddha Lotus Jade, she needs to prepare for her attempt to break through to the outer sect.

……

When Gu Jinhe arrived outside the alchemy room, she hesitated whether to greet them first and wait for their permission before going in.

Suddenly, a loud "bang" explosion was heard.

Without hesitation, she ran into the alchemy room.

At this moment, the room was filled with black smoke, which was extremely pungent. Gu Jinhe couldn't help but cover her mouth and nose with her hand.

"Cough cough..."

Suddenly, she heard a woman coughing from the black smoke created by the explosion, and couldn't help but ask, "Senior Sister Xu, is that you?"

As Gu Jinhe finished speaking, the coughing seemed to stop for a moment, then a red light flashed, and immediately the black mist dissipated.

Gu Jinhe then saw the woman who was originally in the black mist.

But before she could even appreciate it, she heard her voice, tinged with embarrassment and anger.

"Who are you? Who let you in?"

Gu Jinhe felt a pressure coming towards her.

She seemed to suddenly realize something: this senior sister's strength was definitely no less than that of Senior Sister Cui!
So she quickly took out the task token and said, "Senior Sister, your disciple Gu Jinhe has just accepted a task from the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall to help you stoke the fire in your alchemy furnace."

Hearing her words, Xu Lingyu withdrew the pressure she had deliberately created and asked, "Have you ever started a fire before?"

"It's been burned."

Both she and the original owner of this body have been busy around the stove since they were young, so they definitely have experience!
(End of this chapter)