Witch, don't do anything reckless!

Li Chuqiu sat there for three days.

For the past three days, aside from necessary meals and sleep, he has spent all his remaining time "opening up his sea of ​​consciousness".

Li Chuqiu tried again and again, enduring the repeated 'severing' of her consciousness, attempting to open up that sliver of opportunity and embark on the path of cultivation.

However, just like every previous failure, his "sea of ​​consciousness" remained as hard as iron, unyielding and unyielding.

Every attempt, whether gentle, forceful, or with a combination of light and heavy strokes, failed to leave any mark on it...

Her sea of ​​consciousness was like an old fairy who had remained chaste for many years, no matter how hard Li Chuqiu tried, it remained unmoved.

On the contrary, the mental energy that Li Chuqiu used to "open his sea of ​​consciousness" was gradually integrated into his body after continuous tempering, constantly improving his physical fitness.

Li Chuqiu could clearly feel his physical body strengthening... his whole body was hardening!

Apart from his 'sea of ​​consciousness' remaining completely still, his entire body seemed to have improved considerably...

Three years ago, Li Chuqiu entered the ninth realm, officially joining the ranks of martial artists. Then, within a year, he broke through at an astonishing pace, reaching the eighth realm, then the seventh realm. Until… the peak of the seventh realm!

Above that lies the Middle Three Realms!

This is the greatest hurdle faced by all martial artists in the world. Without opening one's sea of ​​consciousness, there is no chance of entering this realm.

He can only remain at the peak of the seventh realm for his entire life!

Li Chuqiu was in the same situation; he had been stuck at the peak of the seventh realm for two years.

However, the peak of the seventh realm is only the limit for ordinary martial artists, not his limit.

Although he couldn't "open his sea of ​​consciousness," Li Chuqiu's strength had been steadily improving over the years. His blade was faster, his movements more unpredictable, and his experience fighting demons had become increasingly rich...

His strength had long surpassed that of an ordinary peak seventh realm cultivator, which was why Qin Yan, despite being at the same seventh realm, couldn't withstand a single move from Li Chuqiu.

Let alone the fact that he was just a seventh-realm expert whose level was forcibly boosted by drugs, Li Chuqiu didn't take him seriously at all, even if he were a genuine peak seventh-realm expert.

Even within the same realm, there are differences!

Li Chuqiu is now only one step away from the Middle Three Realms: "Opening the Sea of ​​Consciousness".

Perhaps, all that's missing is a trigger!

But it was precisely this crucial opportunity that consistently kept him from the path of cultivation, preventing him from finding the right way...

……

Night was falling.

A cold and beautiful figure in red stood on the eaves of the courtyard.

That eye-catching red dress stood out against the night sky. A gentle night breeze lifted a corner of the skirt, revealing a hint of spring.

Above the long dress, her full, rounded breasts were framed, highlighting a slightly fair, yet alluring and delicate face. Her features were exquisite, as if naturally formed. An undeniable charm emanated from her, revealing a mature and aloof allure.

However, upon closer inspection, one can detect a slight sense of weakness in her eyes and brows.

At this moment, she gazed with interest at the tightly closed door in the courtyard.

Is this guy trying to "open up his sea of ​​consciousness"?

She sensed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth slowly converging into the room from all around the courtyard, and she also sensed that the guy inside the room was using a mental incantation to mobilize spiritual energy.

Is this guy really just an ordinary person who hasn't "opened his sea of ​​consciousness"?

Judging from his current situation, it seems he hasn't succeeded in making progress?

Thinking of this, Chu Wanqing's lips curled up slightly.

She leaped and landed lightly in the courtyard, walking towards the eaves.

……

Moonlight streamed through the window paper onto the floor. Inside the room, Li Chuqiu suddenly opened her eyes and finished her practice.

The door was gently pushed open, and a familiar red dress appeared, looking at him with a half-smile.

It really was that vixen again!

Li Chuqiu remained calm, showing no surprise at Chu Wanqing's appearance.

This woman has her eye on him; it wouldn't be surprising if she showed up at any time.

In fact, it had been five days since he last saw her, including the three days he had been in seclusion...

You know what, I actually miss it.

Chu Wanqing, whose familiar, alluring eyes were fixed on him, was leaning lazily against the doorway with her arms crossed.

As she squeezed her arms, her already full breasts became even more impressive, and Li Chuqiu couldn't help but take a few more glances.

That's all I wanted to see!

"Why are you here?"

Li Chuqiu spoke calmly, subtly shifting her gaze to the face of the woman who exuded an alluring charm.

I can't look at it too much, because if I look at it too many times I'll want to reach out and pinch it...

But soon, Li Chuqiu noticed something on the enchantress's face: "You're injured?"

I haven't seen this woman for a few days, and she seems to look a little unwell.

Her face had a more delicate look, and her aura wasn't as strong as before... It was similar to when the two of them confronted each other for the first time that night.

Chu Wanqing seemed surprised that this guy had seen through her: "How did you figure it out?"

"Eye."

Li Chuqiu spoke.

"Giggle..."

Chu Wanqing laughed heartily, and with her movements, her arms swayed wildly, creating a spectacular sight.

Li Chuqiu, who had forcibly looked away, couldn't help but bring her gaze back... She might as well look.

You'd be missing out if you didn't watch this.

Chu Wanqing quickly noticed Li Chuqiu's gaze, her smile faltered, and then she narrowed her eyes: "What are you looking at?"

"You're asking a question you don't already know the answer to."

Li Chuqiu sighed: "I don't want to watch it either..."

"Then why are you still watching?"

"Look, you're blocking my view!"

Chu Wanqing glanced down, as if realizing something, a blush quickly spreading across her face. She gave a forced smile: "You mean, this is my fault?"

"It's not entirely your fault."

Li Chuqiu shook her head: "Who told you to be so good-looking?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Wanqing giggled again, but quickly realized that she would burst into laughter and stopped.

Her beautiful eyes fell on Li Chuqiu: "You mean, you don't blame me because I'm good-looking? What if I were ugly? A monster?"

Li Chuqiu said expressionlessly, "You can question my character, but you can't question my aesthetic sense."

Chu Wanqing was taken aback at first, but then she realized what was happening and her smile became even brighter.

A radiant smile spread across her already stunningly beautiful face as she stepped into the room, bringing with her a delicate fragrance that seemed to permeate the entire space.

"He really is a vulgar lecher."

After a while, Chu Wanqing's smile faded, and she looked at Li Chuqiu, giving her evaluation of him.

Li Chuqiu felt this assessment was quite accurate.

Let's just assume she's praising herself.

"What brings you here tonight?"

Li Chuqiu sized up the enchantress, her face seemingly nonchalant, but in reality, she remained wary of her.

This demoness is indeed injured, and it seems her injuries are quite severe.

Chu Wanqing naturally noticed the caution in Li Chuqiu's eyes; she was indeed injured.

Come to think of it, it's all that woman's fault... If that ice-cold guy hadn't been so unsportsmanlike that night and pulled out the Glass Pagoda, injuring her and causing her injuries to not heal, how could she have almost lost to Feng Wuhen a few days ago?

Thinking of this, Chu Wanqing felt a burning hatred welling up inside her.

However, her gaze now fell on Li Chuqiu, who was sitting quietly on the floor of the room, and a meaningful look appeared in her eyes: "Can't I come to see you if there's nothing wrong?"

Li Chuqiu did not respond to the rather ambiguous words.

"You really do have some issues..."

Chu Wanqing stared at him. "Unable to open your sea of ​​consciousness? Your situation is truly rare... You wouldn't happen to have some kind of special constitution, would you?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Chu Wanqing suddenly approached, and a fragrant aroma wafted towards her, a scent that was slightly dreamy.

As soon as Li Chuqiu looked up, what came into view was... huge!

The pair of mandarin ducks embroidered on the silk fabric were stretched to their maximum size, looking as if they had eaten a lot and were bulging out of shape. They were intertwined and pressed against each other, almost brushing against Li Chuqiu.

Li Chuqiu was clearly taken aback, even her most basic vigilance faltered for a moment... Despicable, using a honey trap, is that it?

The next second, Li Chuqiu felt his arm suddenly being grabbed. Immediately, a cool sensation flowed into his body through his arm.

"What are you doing to me?!"

Li Chuqiu was shocked when he realized he had fallen for the honey trap. He was about to fight back when he realized that the enchantress did not seem to have harmed him.

While she was still in a daze, Chu Wanqing had already examined Li Chuqiu's body.

Her face showed a hint of astonishment, as if she were looking at a monster, and she hesitated to speak.

"What exactly do you want?"

Li Chuqiu was bewitched by this enchantress; what was she planning to do?

Chu Wanqing's eyes were strange: "You, are you really unable to open your sea of ​​consciousness?"

Although not many people know that Li Chuqiu is unable to open his sea of ​​consciousness, it is not a secret and there is no need to hide it.

So he shrugged and said, "Didn't you see it all?"

If he could open his sea of ​​consciousness and enter the middle three realms, how could this demoness be allowed to swagger around so arrogantly in front of him?

"But……"

Chu Wanqing stared at him: "Your eight extraordinary meridians are already open, and your martial arts aptitude far surpasses that of ordinary people... Logically speaking, you should have opened your sea of ​​consciousness long ago!"

"How could that be? It can't be opened up?"

Chu Wanqing was very puzzled.

With all eight extraordinary meridians open and his martial arts aptitude exceptional, he is truly gifted in martial arts, and could even be considered a genius!

Unfortunately, he was unable to open his sea of ​​consciousness, causing his cultivation level to stagnate...

Something's fishy!

Chu Wanqing's beautiful eyes were fixed on Li Chuqiu, as if she wanted to dissect him and see him clearly.

"You're acting like you're not human..."

Chu Wanqing stared at him, her eyes filled with suspicion: "You wouldn't happen to be a demon, would you?"

Li Chuqiu's heart skipped a beat.

He had his doubts, though, about whether he might be a descendant of some kind of demon... After all, his unreliable father's behavior over the years hadn't been human.

But Li Chuqiu quickly calmed down and asked in return, "Do you think I look like a demon?"

It certainly doesn't look like it.

Chu Wanqing was just making a casual suspicion; if this guy were a demon, the Tianxuan Division would have found out long ago.

But if it's not a demon, how do you explain it?

"Could it be that there's something wrong with the cultivation method you're practicing? Or perhaps...?"

Chu Wanqing seemed to be deep in thought, then suddenly realized something: "Has your sea of ​​consciousness been deliberately sealed and blocked?"

"Intentionally sealing and blocking it?"

Li Chuqiu suddenly looked up: "The sea of ​​consciousness can be sealed and blocked?"

"I've only heard about it; I don't know if it's true or not."

Chu Wanqing shook her head slightly: "It is rumored that some exceptionally talented powerful beings can forcibly seal and block the consciousness of others, turning them into complete cripples..."

Her gaze fell on Li Chuqiu. This guy's meridians were far more open than ordinary people's, and his martial arts foundation was also fine. Logically speaking, opening his sea of ​​consciousness should be a natural process.

However, it has not been opened to this day, which is very likely because its sea of ​​consciousness has been sealed by someone.

However, why would a mere constable go to such great lengths to seal it?

Chu Wanqing's words were like a wake-up call, giving Li Chuqiu a jolt.

Can the sea of ​​consciousness be sealed and blocked?

Then he...

"If the sea of ​​consciousness is truly blocked, is there a way to break through it?"

Li Chuqiu suddenly stared at Chu Wanqing.

"I don't know."

Chu Wanqing shook her head; she had only heard of such methods and did not know the specifics.

"However, my master will probably know..."

Li Chuqiu's eyes lit up: "Where is your master?"

Chu Wanqing glanced at him, a slight smile playing on her lips: "What? You want to see my master?"

"I really would like to pay him a visit..."

Li Chuqiu did not conceal his purpose.

His biggest obstacle right now is his inability to "open his sea of ​​consciousness." Li Chuqiu has no intention of letting go of any opportunity, no matter what it may be.

...Even knowing that Chu Wanqing's master was probably a terrifying old demon!

Chu Wanqing looked him up and down, a half-smile on her face: "My master wouldn't like you."

Why?

"You're so beautiful."

Li Chuqiu was stunned. What the hell?

Being good-looking doesn't mean you're liked?

Does her master have unique tastes and like ugly things?

Chu Wanqing's smile widened as she slowly said, "My master hates good-looking men the most, especially someone like you... who relies on your good looks to spout lies."

"If my master sees you, he will surely kill you with a single sword strike."

Li Chuqiu: "?"

"Is your master sick?"

Chu Wanqing glared angrily: "How dare you insult my master!"

"I didn't insult anyone, I was just stating the facts!"

Li Chuqiu retorted angrily, "What? We can't even be good-looking? We have to suffer discrimination from your master just because we're good-looking?"

"Can't this world ever get any better? Can't we be a little more tolerant of good-looking boys like us?"

This barrage of punches completely stunned Chu Wanqing.

She was stunned for a long time before she came to her senses and laughed angrily: "You're talking nonsense! If my master saw you, she would tear your mouth off and see if you would still dare to curse her."

"Was your master dumped by a handsome man before, which is why he's prejudiced against good men like us?"

"You? A good man?"

Chu Wanqing looked him up and down and sneered, "Stop trying to flatter yourself."

but……

As if thinking of something, Chu Wanqing's beautiful eyes flickered.

Her master had never been abandoned by a handsome man, but one handsome man had once stolen away her most beloved disciple...

And it even got her killed!

I heard that she was the previous Holy Maiden of their fox demon clan.

He was also her 'ex'!

And that's why her master has been tirelessly reminding her all these years not to believe a single word of the lies of handsome men who are full of liars... just like the guy in front of her.

She is indeed very beautiful, according to her aesthetic standards.

But he lied to himself the first time they met...

Master was right, he really is no good.

……