These fairies want me to deal with them every day.

"How is that possible! I don't know how to cultivate dual cultivation... and neither do you, so how could it have such an effect?"

Wei Tu shook his head. "What I mean is... because of me, I transferred the energy within me to you... and you also released some things... Is it possible that this could achieve a... magical effect?"

Mu Xitong thought about it seriously, then blushed and said, "That's too outrageous... and how do you know if it's because of that..."

Her voice trailed off, and the boy said with a mischievous grin, "Then let's try it and see?"

75. I just want to be with you.

After numerous experiments.

Before that, we should probably thank a certain little fox for suddenly becoming sensible.

Because apart from making a 'appropriate' appearance when the two of them were resting, she seemed to be nowhere to be seen at other times.

He claimed to be out on lookout duty, searching for food, but in reality, he thought his master wanted to give this boy his last moments.

However, they never expected that this seemingly suicidal path would lead them to discover a blind spot.

"Look...it's down to the forearm, it's really shrunk!"

Wei Tu did use some methods and confirmed a result: both of them had to release their energy for the red thread to recede. Ordinary 'communication' was useless, so they couldn't stop there.

Mu Xitong felt it was outrageous, but the facts were right in front of her, and everyone should respect the facts, including herself.

"How could this happen... Let's go back and fix it... Is it because it's been accumulating over time...?"

Mu Xitong blushed and said that she naturally wanted to live; who doesn't like the feeling of being alive? But to live, the red line had to recede, and it seemed that the only way to recede the red line was...

This is something that no one would dare to talk about, right?

Returning to the Yuanjian Sect seems better; at least we won't be stuck in this endless, chaotic work.

Even though the process was indeed very enjoyable and captivating each time, without that crazy feeling of the last day, it was as if I had rediscovered my shyness and reserve.

I started to care about these kinds of things.

Wei Tu seemed to have seen through Mu Xitong's thoughts, and said with a frown, "It might be useless if we go back to Yuanjian Sect."

"why?"

"Didn't you notice? During this process, you absorb a lot of spiritual energy, and so do I. There are no places in the Yuanjian Sect that meet these conditions. Such places with abundant spiritual energy are quite rare. It will be difficult to find them again once we go back, and the effects might even recur."

Mu Xitong couldn't help but spit lightly, "I think you just want to have a good time with me here..."

Wei Tu smiled. "Why not? There's a legitimate reason anyway..."

"Who knows how much longer? Aren't you in a hurry to get back?"

"That was only when there was no hope. Now that hope has appeared, we can't give up, Sister Xitong. I hope you can put aside your pride and put the big picture first!"

"You brat... Hey... What's the rush? It's not like you've never eaten before... You, you'd better be gentle with your teeth!!"

-

"Miss Lu, we are now deep within the Ten Thousand Demon Mountains. What is our next move?"

Five or six people appeared at the boundary between the outer edge and the depths of the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain. The mist ahead was somewhat unpredictable, making it seem that they dared not venture there easily.

The woman in the lead seemed completely unfazed; on the contrary, they sensed a subtle excitement emanating from her.

The man who spoke was named Qi Sang.

He is an elder of the Sword Dao Sect of Lu Chen Sect. He has exceptional talent and has already reached the peak of the Dragon Slayer Realm. He is only one step away from reaching the God Gazing Realm. He doesn't think that's a problem; it's just a matter of whether he feels the timing is right.

However, when he learned that this aloof and beautiful woman named Lu Qingyan was already at the Divine Realm at such a young age, he was somewhat astonished. It wasn't that he looked down on women, but she was probably younger than him. Such talent... could be considered top-notch in Nan Jian Zhou. How old was their sect leader, Huang Shang, who was also at the Divine Realm? Although it's true that the older one gets, the more cunning one becomes, who wouldn't be wary of a young and cunning person?

Moreover, this woman's beautiful face and her aloof demeanor are just too captivating.

It's hard for any man not to be captivated by a woman like that.

However, with a formidable enemy at hand, it seems everyone has to put aside these thoughts for now, and the other side doesn't seem to be in the mood for them either.

Looking at the mist, Lu Qingyan said, "Since we all have communication devices on us, you should all act alone or in pairs to avoid alerting the enemy. Once you've gathered information, come out and regroup. In case of any emergency, prioritize your own safety. If there's no way to retreat, immediately send out a signal."

"Alright... By the way, Miss Lu, what about you? Let's go together."

Qi Sang suddenly suggested.

Lu Qingyan glanced at Qi Sang, but shook her head.

"I'll be fine on my own, you guys team up."

"How can that be? Miss Lu, you are the commander of our team. If you go alone, you will definitely be in danger. Wouldn't it be much better to have more people to look after you on the way?"

Lu Qingyan stubbornly shook her head, "No need, I have my own plans. If something unexpected happens, it might implicate you, so let's leave it at that. As for any consequences, I'll take responsibility."

"This……"

"Alright, let's go."

Lu Qingyan took a deep breath and then stepped into the mist in front of the others.

The few remaining people looked at each other in bewilderment.

"This……"

Qi Sang immediately felt embarrassed and her face turned awkward.

Someone chuckled, "Miss Lu has her own plans. Since she doesn't want us to do it together, let's each do our own thing..."

"But I must say, Brother Qi, you've certainly struck up quite a few conversations with Miss Lu along the way."

"Hey, I noticed that too, Brother Qi. You didn't have this habit before. What's wrong? Has the iron tree blossomed, and you've been tempted by worldly desires?"

Qi Sang glared at the group, annoyed. "You guys talk too much nonsense. Are you coming in or not? Stop spouting nonsense."

"Hahaha...that look on your face when your secret has been exposed..."

Qi Sang found them noisy and liked to say things that weren't true.

But... if Miss Lu doesn't dislike me... perhaps that would be a good thing?

At least he didn't dislike this woman named Lu Qingyan. Moreover, she was so outstanding that he might be considered to be climbing the social ladder. There must be quite a few people who secretly liked her... In the end, what was he even fantasizing about?

It was just a momentary outburst of emotion...

Qi Sang smiled and said, "Just let things take their course. If you expect too much from something, it will just change the meaning of the story."

He also walked into the mist, but when they went in, the woman's figure was no longer visible.

The other party was more eager than they had imagined.

Lu Qingyan moved through the mist, occasionally hearing subtle or loud noises from the surrounding area.

But she didn't care about any of that; she just wanted to find some clues about the boy.

"boom……"

A strange noise appeared ahead. Through the thin mist, Lu Qingyan could clearly see a tall figure behind the mist.

In the past, Lu Qingyan would probably have observed the situation secretly before making a decision.

But at this moment, the woman, her heart filled with turmoil, took out her sword directly from her storage bag.

She took a deep breath.

"boom!!"

Like a fleeting glimpse of a startled swan, it shot away!

The fog, like the sea fog, was instantly dispersed by a ship sailing at night, and blood-red light permeated it, followed by a flash of light.

Lu Qingyan landed on the ground.

When I came to my senses, I was shocked to see a giant bear without a head.

Its enormous body seemed to stand there stiffly, dead but not quite dead.

At the point of breakage, several tentacles suddenly gushed out.

However, this was no longer a situation where everyone was unprepared; Lu Qingyan had anticipated it long ago.

She took a slight step back and squatted down slightly.

At the very moment when the tentacles were almost simultaneously reaching him.

"boom!!!"

The sword light was like a tangled net; in a short instant, it was impossible to see exactly how many swords she had unleashed.

Strands of hair fluttered in the air as they fell to the ground.

"boom."

"boom."

"Bang!!" Countless bloody tentacles and severed limbs fell like rain.

The giant bear's massive body crashed to the ground.

Without giving her another glance, she turned around and disappeared into the depths of the mist.

Tu'er, your master doesn't need your protection anymore.

Tu'er, your master is not afraid of anything now, all I want is to be with you.

76 Bloody Ritual

It's been ten days, a full ten days.

Lu Qingyan experienced what it meant to be like a headless fly.

The Ten Thousand Demon Mountain is already terrifyingly large, let alone searching for someone without any clues, relying solely on one's intuition or a burning passion.

Not knowing the direction or what the other party was looking for, Lu Qingyan could only rely on some footprints and traces left by the other party that had not yet disappeared to judge where the other party might have gone.

She continuously defeated some terrifying monsters and infected creatures along the way.

Finally, she discovered traces of a battle that appeared to have taken place long ago in one direction.

Who will it belong to...? From this very deep place, Lu Qingyan could almost instantly picture the figure of that boy.

But now all that's left on the ground are some rotting, stinking bones, and there seems to be no trace left. But that's how people are; once they grasp at a glimmer of hope, they'll relentlessly pursue it in that direction.

So along the way, she discovered more wreckage and traces. Although some of the traces had faded after a few months, it undoubtedly strengthened the woman's confidence. If she continued to search like this, she would surely find it.

Whether it's hard or not is no longer something she'd consider.