Fairy, I am truly a virtuous gentleman!

"Young Master Ning, are you here to release Ling Ci?"

Chu Lingci spoke softly, her voice clear and melodious, slightly childish, as cold and clear as a spring, her eyes extremely lively, like a deer in the forest, carrying the unique moisture and clarity of the mountains and forests.

It's truly unbelievable that this is the peerless female sword immortal who would later slay countless demons.

She's just like an ordinary girl next door.

Ning Yuan considered it for a moment, then nodded and said, "That's right, I came here to let you leave."

Chu Lingci blinked, a hint of surprise gradually appearing in her beautiful eyes, like a startled little animal, unconsciously raising her fair and delicate neck.

"What you said is actually true?"

The phrase "a body with a clear and bright sword mind" doesn't just refer to someone who is very talented in swordsmanship.

This means that people with this constitution are born with a clear mind, free from distractions, desires, and selfishness, and grow up naturally with the sun.

In general, there are two major advantages.

If we're talking about spiritual practice, then it's about advancing straight ahead without any hindrance to one's mind.

If we talk about supernatural abilities, we can discern the good and evil in people's hearts and refrain from greed, anger, and ignorance.

Just like now, if Ning Yuan wanted to deceive Chu Lingci...

She can then directly discern the truth or falsehood in these words, or whether there are ulterior motives.

That's why Chu Lingci was surprised.

She could clearly sense a rare sincerity from this boy who had been so lustful towards her just yesterday.

"However, although I wish to grant you your freedom, there is still a misunderstanding between us. Please wait for half a day, and everything will become clear in time."

Upon hearing this, Chu Lingci remained unmoved, even after Ning Yuan had sealed his cultivation and confined him in this courtyard for a full day and night, continuing his daily cultivation as usual.

It was also difficult to suppress the strange, unfamiliar feeling that arose in my heart.

Curious, very curious.

What exactly happened to the son of the Grand Preceptor of Dali that caused such an astonishing change?

Chu Lingci pursed her cherry lips slightly. Even though she was in a confined space, she kept her small face upright and exuded a calm demeanor. She said calmly, "Then we will wait for Young Master Ning's explanation."

...

...

After leaving Chu Lingci's courtyard, Ning Yuan did not linger and immediately went to another small courtyard.

Inside the hall.

Zhu Qixian sat down alone on the chair.

The renowned Fairy Lingyin brought her here and then left without a word, as if she had simply placed an inconspicuous object there and was not worried about her causing any trouble.

Zhu Qixian felt deeply humiliated, but being alone in the enemy's stronghold, she naturally dared not make any rash moves.

After waiting for a long time without anyone appearing to pay attention to her, Zhu Qixian could only silently observe the environment of the courtyard house.

Purple gauze lightly covers the beams and pillars, and a brocade screen depicting mountains and seas is displayed.

The floor is paved with bluestone and jade, and smoked with precious ambergris.

Even the tables and chairs are made of top-quality spiritual wood, making the room full of spiritual energy, almost comparable to a typical blessed land.

After silently estimating for a moment, Zhu Qixian's plump and full body couldn't help but tremble slightly.

That's incredibly extravagant!

The furnishings in this room alone are equivalent to all of Zhu Qixian's belongings.

Putting aside everything else, the ambergris was at least dissected from a golden core level dragon, making it a top-grade cultivation resource that could even increase the chances and quality of a divine palace alchemist forming a core.

Zhu Qixian was extremely envious. As a disciple of a major sect, she had a powerful backer, abundant Taoist magic, and a rich lineage. She seemed to have endless glory on ordinary days, but in reality, only she knew her own family's affairs.

She was not born into a family of immortals; she was brought into the immortal sect by a wandering elder of the One Sword Sect because of her decent talent and good fortune.

However, the elder did not accept her as a disciple; he merely placed her in the lower academy of the Sword Sect, giving her a chance.

Zhu Qixian was originally from a small town. After leaving the mountains and seeing the vast marshland, she naturally didn't want to go back and was determined to fight for that chance to become an immortal.

Because of this, having no connections, she suffered greatly in the lower academy of the Sword Sect from a young age.

They take care of all their own needs, including clothing, food, shelter, and transportation.

The Taoist magic and talismans all depend on one's own efforts to win the top prize at each Dharma assembly.

Finally, she was fortunate enough to be included in the true teachings of the Sword Sect.

However, as her cultivation level increased, her need for resources became increasingly urgent.

Unfortunately, after becoming a true disciple, Zhu Qixian's talent was no longer an advantage. Everyone was a prodigy with exceptional talent, so expecting rewards from the sect's Dharma assembly was no longer realistic.

She could only watch as her fellow disciples caught up with her in terms of cultivation level.

It was precisely because of this that Zhu Qixian could not help but see that Chu Lingci had entered the sect later than her, yet he was granted the status of a true disciple as soon as he entered the immortal sect, and could take and give cultivation resources at will, and his progress was rapid. In just ten years, he easily surpassed her. Zhu Qixian could not help but break down her defenses.

A single thought can reverse good and evil.

"Hehe, I'm going to reply to Ling Ci. I apologize for keeping Fairy Zhu waiting."

A gentle and cheerful voice drifted from afar.

Zhu Qixian turned her head and saw a handsome young man in white, with a smile on his lips, walking towards her.

A slight ripple stirred in my heart, but it was quickly soothed away.

Zhu Qixian imitated Chu Lingci's usual behavior from her memory, putting on the appearance of a cold and aloof fairy, with her back straight, chest out, and as expressionless as possible.

She went straight to the point, asking, "Young Master Ning is too kind. May I ask where Junior Sister Chu is?"

Ning Yuan did not answer immediately, but instead went to the seat of honor in the main room and took a sip of the tea on the table.

"Would the fairy like some tea?"

"That's irrelevant! Where is Junior Sister Chu?!"

Zhu Qixian said coldly.

She appeared calm on the surface, but was actually panicking inside. Her jade-like fingers held a talisman between her wide sleeves, ready to activate it at any moment.

What if this scoundrel goes berserk and summons a master to subdue her, then throws her onto the bed without any magical power? How can her delicate body withstand his beatings?

Unlike Chu Lingci, she did not have the spiritual treasure bestowed upon her by the sect leader to protect her. Once she was subdued, she would be subjected to humiliation and her purity would be lost.

"No rush, Fairy Zhu, I have a question for Chu Lingci that I would like to ask you."

Ning Yuan chuckled and feigned confusion, saying, "Chu Lingci really doesn't know... what exactly did she do wrong to displease her senior sister and, on a whim, reveal the sect's whereabouts."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Qixian felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.

"You...how could you..."

Zhu Qixian was startled and almost activated the talisman directly.

However, she was, after all, a true disciple of the Sword Sect, a master of the Divine Palace Realm, and had experienced many hardships, so she quickly realized what was happening.

"Young Master Ning, I respect the prestige of the Great Li Kingdom's Grand Preceptor, but that doesn't mean I can be at your mercy! I am backed by the Taiyi Sword Sect, one of the seven major sects of the Great Xuan Heavenly Sect, and I also have the sect leader's support!"

She sneered, her expression calm, and said, "You don't even have any evidence, yet you want to slander me out of thin air? It's wishful thinking. Where is Junior Sister Chu? If she doesn't appear, I will leave immediately to seek justice from the sect. Then we'll see whether your Great Li is more powerful, or my Immortal Sect has a deeper foundation!"

After saying that, Zhu Qixian suddenly stood up, her beautiful face as cold as ice and as stern as snow, with an indignant look of "if you want to condemn someone, you can always find a reason."

At this moment, Zhu Qixian was already extremely nervous. She had made up her mind that if Ning Yuan showed even the slightest intention to keep her here, she would make her move immediately!

however……

Ning Yuan burst into laughter and started clapping.

"Haha, impressive, impressive! As expected of a sword cultivator, even when lying, you still maintain a strong sense of righteousness."