Villain Master, my disciples all want to backstab me

"Shuang'er..."

Speaking of Ye Shuang'er, Jiang Rao's eyes dimmed slightly, and then he sighed softly: "My little junior sister, everything is good, but she is too soft-hearted and too easy to trust others. Master saw this and kept her by his side... Now that the Qingxuan Sect's hunting operation has failed and Xue Yuan is not dead, then the secret communication between Shuang'er and the Qingxuan Elder must have been known to her.

"I'm afraid Shuang'er has now been filled with the poisonous insects she planted, and has completely become a puppet that only obeys her orders..."

"..."

Grandma Sun didn't say anything.

She was just an ordinary disciple of the "Ye Que Sect" and her cultivation level was only at the Qi Training Stage. She had no right to comment on the big figures at the Spirit Transformation Stage.

What's more... that important figure was the master of their own sect leader. Even if the other party was a demon, "killing the master" was a matter of great rebellion to be made public, so it was better for outsiders not to make random comments.

Jiang Rao sighed a few times as if talking to himself, then spoke again: "By the way, have you found out any information about that person?"

"not yet."

Granny Sun replied, "According to the divination, that person is probably not in Zhongzhou right now, but rather further east than the East China Sea... which is the territory of the demon race. It's too dangerous for humans there, so we dare not advance rashly. We can only start from the periphery and take our time."

"understood."

Jiang Rao paused briefly, then changed the subject: "Tomorrow I will be leaving for the Tianyuan Secret Realm with the sect elders. In the meantime, matters in the Tianyuan Mountain area will be left to you. If there is anything urgent, you can inform me through special channels, but you must be careful not to reveal our presence."

"……Yes."

At this time, the tea leaves have been wrapped.

Jiang Rao stood up, took the tea bag, said goodbye to Grandma Sun politely, and walked out of the teahouse. On the way back to the mountain gate, he glanced southwest towards Yinyue Mountain.

"It seems that you have some hidden tricks that even I don't know about."

"I originally wanted to use the Qingxuan Sect to eliminate you in one fell swoop, but now it seems that I can only look for another opportunity. I am looking forward to meeting you again in this 'Yuankong Secret Realm', my beloved... Master."

……

At this moment.

Ye Shuang'er, who was called a "puppet" by Jiang Rao, was standing in the courtyard of the sect master's bedroom with a smile on her face, observing Bai Yuan trying to "tame" the flying sword.

As a fairy-tale world, the most popular means of transportation in "Asking the Immortal" is of course the sword.

Flying with a sword, carrying a sword on the wind, and eliminating demons between heaven and earth, is in line with the imagination of most Chinese people about cultivating immortals.

but……

When he actually came to this world and tried to fly a sword, Bai Yuan found that this was different from operating it with a keyboard or controller in the game, and it still required a lot of courage.

In her previous life, she had a fear of heights, even roller coasters were a bit of a stretch. Just now, after trying to step on the flying sword and soaring dozens of meters into the air, her legs and feet felt weak. She couldn't help but squat down, grab the hilt, and then slowly descend from the sky. For a long time afterwards, her heart was still pounding, and she felt a sense of shock.

"...What's wrong? What do you want to see me for?"

Bai Yuan forced himself to look calm and glanced at Ye Shuang'er.

The latter opened his mouth, seemed to be holding it in for a few seconds, and finally couldn't help laughing out loud: "Pfft——"

After laughing twice, Ye Shuang'er seemed to realize what she had done. Her eyes panicked, and she quickly lowered her brows and apologized to Bai Yuan: "Master, please forgive me. Shuang'er didn't mean to be disrespectful to you. It's just... it's just that some happy things happened just now, so I couldn't help myself... Shuang'er will go back and copy the "Discipline for Children" a hundred times!"

Chapter 23 Dinner

"Forget it, I don't care."

Bai Yuan sighed.

Of course, she hadn't intentionally put on this show in front of Ye Shuang'er. She'd simply left the outer door of her bedroom unlocked while practicing her "sword control technique," and so had been caught red-handed by the latter who had come rushing over to look for her. But considering Ye Shuang'er even knew about her injury, seeing a little more of her embarrassment didn't seem like a big deal.

and……

This move, which was unbecoming of a "Master", seemed to be considered as a "whitewashing behavior" by the system, allowing her to once again squeeze out a considerable amount of fluctuation value from Ye Shuang'er.

【Volatility value +500! 】

The amount is quite large.

Bai Yuan was a little tempted by what she saw, and even began to wonder if deliberately doing something stupid to destroy the image of her master would be a good way to make money.

[No, this kind of image contrast only occurs occasionally to cause more intense psychological fluctuations in people. If it occurs frequently, it will be too much.]

(I see. You're the one who talks too much.)

Bai Yuan mentally argued with the little loser, then put on a stern face and glanced at Ye Shuang'er. "Alright, stop smiling. Have you packed up your things? If you're ready to come, come quickly. We need to enter that secret realm before the Tianyuan Sword Sect does and find the ingredients to help you refine the 'Gu Ling Poison Body'."

"Yes, Master!"

Ye Shuang'er came over.

Bai Yuan put away the flying sword, then took out a palm-sized jade boat from the storage bag. It looked like a piece of handicraft, threw it forward, and chanted a spell softly. Then the boat grew in the wind and turned into a five or six meter long black-sailed boat in the blink of an eye.

【Cloud Piercing Boat】

This flying magic weapon was made by Xue Yuan when he was learning about refining tools. The quality is barely average, but it is relatively safe and stable to sit on.

As for the sword technique...

Bai Yuan planned to find some time to practice on his own. If that didn't work, he could install a pair of guardrails on either side of the blade. He could remove them once he got the hang of it. It shouldn't be a problem...

present.

Bai Yuan and Ye Shuang'er both got on the Cloud-piercing Boat. As Bai Yuan raised his hand, the boat flew over the Hidden Moon Mountain with a "whoosh" sound, then plunged into the vast sea of ​​clouds and sped all the way to the "Yuankong Secret Realm" in the northwest direction.

……

The refresh location of the "Yuankong Secret Realm" is located in the Cangmang Mountain area in the northern region of Zhongzhou.

It is thousands of miles away from Yinyue Mountain, which is not close.

After flying in the "Cloud Piercing Boat" for most of the day.

A misty mountainous area is vaguely visible at the end of the field of vision.

Bai Yuan did not continue forward, but looked around and found a more remote direction to land.

Every time a new "secret realm" opened, it was a major event that stirred the world of immortal cultivation, with many cultivators flocking to join in the fun. Not to mention that even the Tianyuan Sword Sect had gotten wind of the situation this time. Even though the main force hadn't arrived yet, some of the disciples still out in the field had undoubtedly arrived and were closely monitoring the surroundings. If they were spotted by those spies, their subsequent actions would be problematic.

to this end.

Bai Yuan also created a new identity for himself.

"Shuang'er, remember, from now on, don't call me Master, call me Senior Sister Su."

"You and I are Su Baizhi and Ye Qingyu from the Qingxin Sect. Our master is the sect elder Hua Xiangrong. If anyone asks about our origins, you should use this explanation to respond. Don't let anything slip."

When saying this.

Bai Yuan had used the power of the "Thousand Faces of the Demonic Spider" to transform herself into a young woman in her early twenties, dressed in a delicate green shirt. After several adjustments, her cultivation aura had finally settled at the first level of the Golden Core stage.

——This realm is neither high nor low. It is a level that can deter villains and avoid unnecessary troubles without being too conspicuous.

As for Ye Shuang'er, she used disguise to adjust her appearance and changed her clothes. Although the overall changes were not big, it would be difficult for someone who was not very familiar with her to recognize her at a glance.

"I understand, Master."

"Ok?"

"Master, Senior Sister."

Ye Shuang'er stuck out her tongue and quickly changed her words.

In reality, Bai Yuan also wanted to be more direct, but she hadn't inherited the power of "Blood Kite" in its prime. Even if she only had half of the latter's power, she was still a powerful half-step god, and she could have easily revealed her identity and rushed in without having to hide her whereabouts like this.

But on the other hand...

This can be considered as a dream returning to the past life.

After all, when she first reached this level in the game, she was still just a rookie in the Golden Core Realm. She could only use her familiarity with the plot and the strategies accumulated through repeated exploration to take advantage of the situation from under the noses of the big guys from all sides.

then.

The master and the disciple traveled light and came to a town, ready to find an inn to stay in and get some food.

Once a cultivator reaches the Foundation Establishment stage, they can theoretically abstain from food. However, simply not eating doesn't mean they have no appetite. If conditions permit, they generally won't subject themselves to any hardship.

"Master... Sister, let's go eat. I'm hungry."

"It looks like there's a banquet going on over there. It smells delicious."

Ye Shuang'er sniffed and looked in a certain direction.

Bai Yuan also saw it.

It was clearly a wealthy family, their mansion quite grand and festooned with red silk and colorful lanterns hung inside and outside the gates. Many people were coming in and out, wondering if they were hosting a wedding or birthday party. The aroma of food could be smelled from afar, making one's mouth water.

but……

Bai Yuan vaguely caught a glimpse of a different aura, but was still unsure: "Go over and take a look."

The two walked forward a little further and arrived at the door of that house.

An old man who looked like a housekeeper was welcoming guests here. He was stunned when he saw the appearance and temperament of Bai Yuan and the other person. When he heard Bai Yuan's identity as "disciple of Qingxin Sect", he immediately called her "Immortal Master" and led them all the way into the courtyard. He sat them down at a table near the main table and ordered someone to add two sets of bowls and chopsticks.

"Old man, I wonder if there is any happy event in your house today?"

Bai Yuan asked casually.

Hearing her words, the old housekeeper smiled and said, "You two fairies, you don't know, but my young master fell seriously ill a few days ago and couldn't be cured. The master and the mistress discussed finding him a marriage to cheer him up. Guess what? Just a few days ago, the young master's condition suddenly improved and he was able to get out of bed and move around.

"So, today is both a wedding banquet and a celebration of the young master's recovery. Please enjoy your meal, fairies. I have sent someone to report to the master and he should be out to see you soon. Please be patient."

"I see... I'll have to trouble you, old man."

Chapter 24 Starving Ghost

The old butler's respectful attitude was not surprising.

For ordinary people in the mortal world, the visit of two "immortal masters" from the world of immortal cultivation is a huge event.

To put it in a positive way, this is a "fate of immortals". As long as the "immortal master" is treated well, any little thing that slips out from between his fingers may benefit them endlessly.

At worst, treating an "immortal master" with hospitality might not necessarily yield rewards; but treating the "immortal master" rudely could very well backfire. Retaliation from an immortal cultivator was something an ordinary household could never bear.

As for the "lucky occasion" mentioned by the old housekeeper...

This was a common ancient custom. Many people believed that chronic illnesses were caused by evil spirits, so a happy event was needed to dispel them and turn misfortune into good fortune. If the groom was truly bedridden, his sister would usually take his place and perform the wedding ceremony with his sister-in-law.

In the real ancient times, there was naturally no such thing as "evil spirits".

But in "Asking the Immortal", it is not necessarily the case.

Bai Yuan smelled something unusual from the old butler's words, but he didn't say anything. After a few polite words, he lowered his head to look at the banquet in front of him.

"I suddenly recovered from my illness a few days ago..."

"It can't be such a coincidence, right?"

the other side.

Ye Shuang'er didn't think too much about it. She directly picked up a chicken leg with her chopsticks and placed it in Bai Yuan's bowl. Then she said eagerly, "Master... Senior Sister, you eat!"

After saying that, he picked one up for himself and started to chew it happily.

Seeing that she was enjoying her meal, Bai Yuan took the chicken leg from her own bowl and said softly, "Master...Sister is not hungry, so you should eat it."

Ye Shuang'er paused, then looked up with a touched look on her face: "Senior Sister is so kind to me."

[Volatility +100]

Huh? This can also explode?

Bai Yuan looked at Ye Shuang'er who was busy eating and felt like he was seeing a cute baby. He was just about to say something sentimental.

Then they heard the guests nearby making a commotion. It turned out that the master and mistress mentioned by the housekeeper walked out of the main hall, followed by the "young master" and "young mistress" wearing red ribbons.

The "young master" certainly looked like he had just recovered from a serious illness, but he seemed to have a voracious appetite, cramming a large pork leg into his mouth with complete disregard for his appearance. Conversely, the young mistress, with her beautiful, delicate appearance, stood gently beside her newlywed husband, head bowed, her eyes fixed on her nose and her nose focused on her heart.

——Under normal circumstances, the "young lady" would not show up in public again after the ceremony. Now an exception is made, probably to show solemnity.

really.

The master first bowed to the guests in the courtyard, then walked over to Bai Yuan impatiently, bowed to her and Ye Shuang'er, and said respectfully:

"My name is Huang An. Today is my son's wedding day. I never expected that he would be favored by two immortals from the Qingxin Sect. They have condescended to come and congratulate us. This truly brings honor to my humble abode."

"If there is anything you need, please feel free to ask. As long as I am able, I will do my best to help you."

"Mr. Huang, you're too polite."