After transforming into a fairy, I, in my simulation, wreaked havoc in the cultivation world.

[Just then, you happened to glance at Lin Bufan and saw that his gaze towards Chi Chuan was full of fighting spirit, and your heart skipped a beat.]

You can't let Ikegawa fail in the preliminary round, otherwise you won't be able to go to the final competition with him.

The reward from the Phoenix Cry in the Purple Heaven Grand Competition is extremely important to you; it's called the Luan-Phoenix Blood Pool. Without a doubt, that thing will greatly benefit your soon-to-awaken Azure Phoenix Sacred Body.

You must be present to witness the entire event and memorize the tactics of your formidable opponents. The next simulation will be your chance to shine.

[As you thought of this, your lips moved slightly, and a soft voice quietly reached Lin Bufan's ears:]

"Junior Brother Lin, how have you been lately?"

"Does Senior Sister still remember me?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Bufan's eyes flickered slightly, but he calmly transmitted his voice back.

"Hmm... Junior brother is quite special. I've noticed you for a long time back in the Heavenly Profound Sword Sect."

Your soft voice, coupled with your extremely appreciative tone, made Lin Bufan's heart skip a beat.

"Then why did Senior Sister come here, and..."

He wanted to ask why you married this man. However, it's considered extremely taboo among cultivators to speak too intimately with someone they don't know well. If you weren't from the same sect, and given your stunning beauty, Lin Bufan wouldn't have paid you any attention whatsoever.

"I have my own difficulties."

A hint of helplessness flashed in your eyes.

"Junior brother, can I ask you for a favor?"

"What is it?"

Lin Bufan immediately became wary. His years of experience had made him accustomed to the treachery and deceit among cultivators; he was no longer the naive youth he once was.

"Could you please refrain from attacking Ikegawa?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Bufan turned his head and saw you looking at him with a pitiful, pleading gaze.

His throat tightened, and the words of refusal that he instinctively wanted to utter simply wouldn't come out.

[Furthermore, you didn't call Chi Chuan "husband," but rather by his first name. Lin Bufan believes you must have your reasons.]

But when the pitiful woman opposite him subtly overlapped with the spirited figure on the stage that day, Lin Bufan couldn't help but feel a mischievous urge to tease her.

"Senior sister trusts me so much, does she really believe that junior brother will definitely defeat Ikegawa?"

【"Um!"】

You nodded firmly without hesitation, your eyes filled with admiration and a hint of barely perceptible reverence.

But Lin Bufan, with his sharp eyes, still noticed it, and his heart suddenly tightened, his pulse beating uncontrollably a few times.

【"That..."】

Lin Bufan, who was just about to agree, lingered his gaze on your face for a moment, then suddenly changed the subject.

"Senior sister, you have to promise me one thing: after the competition, you'll fight me against someone of the same cultivation level!"

【Heh~】

You sneered inwardly. That despicable Xiao Chunan, he actually dared to play tricks on your senior sister.

You feigned hesitation, then lightly bit your red lips, and after a moment, reluctantly agreed.

Seeing your pitiful appearance, as if you've been humiliated but dare not make a sound, Lin Bufan guiltily touched the tip of his nose, while thinking to himself:

[Everything is for the sake of spiritual cultivation; I have no other ill intentions!]

While you two were exchanging glances and whispering sweet nothings, the two on the ring were already locked in a fierce battle.

The two used remarkably similar methods, with various magical treasures flying everywhere, creating a truly spectacular sight.

[Han Xuan has experienced something extraordinary over the years; his fighting skills have become extremely sophisticated. For a time, he even forced Chi Chuan to defend himself despite his late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation.]

[You could tell at a glance that he wasn't seeking victory, but rather releasing his pent-up energy. His spiritual power surged like a tidal wave, rapidly depleting at an alarming rate; he would likely be exhausted soon.]

After all, Chi Chuan is not just a simple Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator; all the spiritual artifacts he possesses are of the highest quality.

At the same level, Han Xuan might have a chance to defeat him by surprise, but in this head-on confrontation, defeat is only a matter of time.

"Fellow Daoist Han, that's enough."

A familiar voice suddenly reached his ears, and Han Xuan paused slightly. But when he met your calm, unwavering eyes, his heart sank to the bottom.

After a moment, he suddenly retreated and leaped off the stage.

"I give up."

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned to leave, but stopped in his tracks when he heard your telepathic message again.

He nodded slightly and quickly disappeared into the crowd.

【Sigh~】

You sighed softly, rolling your eyes at Ikegawa, who was wearing a smug expression.

Trash!

[You can't even handle the smallest things properly; I have to step in personally.]

【...】

[With the moon and stars shining brightly, after calming Chi Chuan down, you quietly slipped out of the mansion.]

On the second floor of an ordinary inn in the city, Han Xuan sat cross-legged on the bed. He wasn't cultivating; he simply gazed silently at the moonlight outside the window, his eyes filled with confusion.

At that moment, a figure silently leaped into the room.

The moment the figure approached the bed, Han Xuan abruptly pulled him into his arms, then flipped him over and pinned him down.

As your eyes met, you blinked, and seeing his murderous look, you silently closed your eyes as if you understood.

【"......"

After waiting for a while without any movement, you opened your eyes somewhat awkwardly, as if you had misunderstood...

"Brother Han Xuan, don't look at me like that, it's scary~"

【"Heh~"】

Han Xuan sneered, his anger intensifying.

"With your intelligence, why couldn't you avoid this arranged marriage?"

Because I don't want to avoid it~

[Of course, you couldn't say that. You didn't show weakness as usual, but your gaze gradually darkened, and your voice revealed an indescribable weariness:]

"Han Xuan, for us both, becoming a Golden Core cultivator is destiny itself. How...how can I possibly resist?"

This statement isn't exactly a deception.

Upon hearing this, the anger in Han Xuan's eyes subsided considerably. After a moment of silence, he suddenly asked:

["Do you and he...?"]

You were taken aback at first, but immediately understood his meaning, and a hint of mockery appeared in your eyes.

"Why don't you give it a try, Brother Han Xuan?"

Han Xuan's eyes suddenly deepened, and with a wave of his hand, he cast a protective barrier, isolating the room from all sound.

[After a long separation, their passion ignited, and the fight lasted until the wee hours of the morning.]

Although Han Xuan was unwilling, he ultimately chose not to stay, but before leaving, he left with these words:

"I'll get you back sooner or later."

The figure then disappeared straight into the night.

You leaned back on the bed, a look of contentment on your face, and as a spiritual light rippled through your palm, the red marks on your body gradually faded.

This kid has the potential to be a little wolfhound.

You chuckled softly, then felt a headache coming on. Speaking of that young man, it seemed you had a date with Lin Bufan tonight.

Sigh~ You've really suffered too much just to cultivate immortality...

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