Fairy, please don't do this!

She didn't want to watch another woman steal Gu Jinzhao away!

She didn't want to relive the tragedy of her previous life!

Tantai Xuanji sighed: "Your obsession is too deep; it has become a demon."

"If it cannot be eliminated, sooner or later it will bring disaster upon oneself..."

Lin Qingci remained silent.

How could she not know that her obsession had become a demon?

But as long as she can win the hearts of all her senior brothers, her inner demons will naturally disappear.

Tantai Xuanji put down her teacup: "Inside the library, there is a scroll called 'The Mind-Calming Technique.' Practice it diligently; it will help you suppress your inner obsessions!"

"Yes, Master!"

Lin Qingci respectfully responded and got up to leave the courtyard.

Although she hadn't spent much time with Tantai Xuanji, she could feel her kindness!

"Love is truly a poison that burns through the intestines!"

Watching the figure gradually disappear into the distance, Tantai Xuanji sighed.

Immediately, he unfolded the book in his hand.

hum-

As the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches runes swirled around, they instantly transformed into seven small clay figures: six women and one man.

The little clay figure in the shape of a man was surrounded by five clay figures in the shape of women, each connected by a red thread that was tied in a knot.

The sixth clay figure is a gentle woman with soft eyes and a beautiful face.

Unlike the five female clay figures who surrounded the male clay figure, she stood behind him as an observer, though she was also bound to him by a red thread.

Tantai Xuanji pushed the gentle female clay figure forward a little, then tightened the red thread a bit more...

Chapter 252, "Sister Yiren, why don't you try burning the Red Cliffs?" (3K)

When Gu Jinzhao returned to Qingyue Lane from the military command post, it was already past midnight.

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The moment the door was pushed open, a cold, resentful voice rang out, sounding like that of an abandoned wife: "So you still know how to come back?"

Gu Jinzhao looked at Mu Yiren sitting on the bed and coughed lightly: "Sister Yiren, you're not asleep yet?"

Mu Yiren gazed at him with a melancholy expression: "How can I sleep without Gu Lang here?"

Gu Jinzhao removed his official robes, leaving only his undergarments, and slowly sat down on the bed, pulling her closer into his arms: "The Cangmo Hunting Ceremony will be held in less than six months."

“From today onwards, after my duty ends, I will go to the Dragon Transformation Pool in the Military Supervisor’s Office to cultivate.”

Mu Yiren was somewhat surprised: "Isn't the Dragon Transformation Pool only accessible to the two deputy heads and the head of the manor?"

She had been in the military command for some time and naturally knew about the Dragon Transformation Pool.

Gu Jinchao lay down, embraced the soft, warm body, and explained softly, "Lord Luo knew that I would be representing the dynasty in the Cangmo Hunting Ceremony, so he allowed me to enter."

Mu Yiren asked casually, "Are you acquainted with Lord Luo?"

She had heard of this woman; she was practically the widow of the late emperor, and her beauty was unparalleled. She had been famous in the capital for over twenty years.

Gu Jinzhao shook his head: "We've only met a few times, we can't be considered close."

He doesn't plan to tell anyone other than Aunt Ruo about Luo Yirao for the time being.

Especially Mu Yiren, who is now dominated by Xiao Ai, is a complete yandere, just like Lin Qingci.

If they knew he had an ambiguous relationship with Luo Yirao, they would definitely explode on the spot.

Mu Yiren didn't dwell on the matter, and simply said, "Master will be coming to Yujing tomorrow. There are still some spare rooms in the Gu residence, and I'd like her to move in."

Gu Jinzhao smiled and said, "It's fine as long as Sister Yiren makes the decision."

Mu Yiren's master is Gong Lingyun, the master of Qinglianwu in the Dao Realm.

He had lived in Qingyun City for ten years before, teaching her cultivation.

Gu Jinzhao had met her a few times.

She was a woman of unparalleled beauty, like a fairy maiden from the moon palace, aloof and stunningly beautiful, untouched by worldly concerns.

The reason they came to Qingyun City seems to be in search of something important.

In the game, Gu Jinzhao also asked Mu Yiren what Gong Lingyun was looking for.

She didn't know either, only that Gong Lingyun had traveled almost all over the country in search of this important item, never stopping.

I came to Qingyun City because of this matter.

Mu Yiren buried her head in his chest and said softly, "Master also cultivates the way of the sword, so he can give Gu Lang some pointers."

Gu Jinzhao's eyes lit up: "I have recently encountered a bottleneck in my cultivation of the True Yang Sword Technique, and I do not know how to condense the ultimate Yang sword intent."

"If Senior Gong could offer some guidance, perhaps we could gain something from it."

Gong Lingyun is the master of the Dao Realm, possessing unparalleled Daoist skills and astonishing swordsmanship, earning her the title of "Sword Immortal Gong" among the world.

Most importantly, he cultivated the Yang Sword Path, while his opponent cultivated the Yin Sword Path.

Both sword styles belong to the Yin-Yang sequence, so they naturally have commonalities.

Of course, Gu Jinzhao had previously asked her martial uncle Yu Fengzhi how to condense the True Yang Sword Intent, but she did not know anything about the True Yang Sword Manual and could not give a definite answer.

Mu Yiren's red lips curved slightly, and her slender white fingers teasingly drew circles on his chest, bringing a slight tingling sensation: "In that case, Gu Lang, you'd better try to curry favor with me."

"Otherwise, given Master's aloof nature, he wouldn't bother with you."

Gu Jinzhao grasped that soft, boneless hand, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes: "Senior Gong is practically my mother-in-law, why should I fawn over Sister Yiren?"

He's right.

Mu Yiren is engaged to him, and Gong Lingyun is Mu Yiren's master, so she can be considered half a mother-in-law.

Mu Yiren blushed slightly and rolled her eyes at him: "Gu Lang is really glib-tongued. I wonder which beauty he learned his tongue skills from."

'All talk and no action?'

'That must have been learned from the ghost wife and Yuechu'e,' Gu Jinzhao thought to himself.

Mu Yiren raised her head slightly, a hint of sorrow in her eyes: "Master has arrived, so I will no longer be able to share a bed with Gu Lang."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinzhao almost couldn't suppress the smile on his lips: "Is Sister Yiren afraid that Senior Gong will find out about our affair?"

Xiao Ai is too clingy, and with Yu Fengzhi frequently coming to visit, chaotic situations are practically a daily occurrence.

He was caught in the middle, torn between two equally important parties, and naturally felt uncomfortable helping either of them.

“Master already knew we had signed a marriage contract.” Mu Yiren glanced at him and continued, “But Gu Lang and I are not yet husband and wife, nor are we bound by Daoist vows. It is improper for me to stay in your room every night.”

Gu Jinzhao readily agreed: "Sister Yiren is right."

Mu Yiren suddenly asked, "Is Gu Lang very happy?"

Gu Jinzhao shook his head: "How could that be?"

“I can’t sleep soundly without Sister Yiren by my side.”

Mu Yiren's soft hand slid down his chest and suddenly grabbed him: "If that's the case, why do you make me stay alone in an empty room every night?"

Gu Jinzhao stiffened, but he was not to be outdone. He raised his hand and pinched her pert, beautiful buttocks, which felt soft and bouncy to the touch. "Didn't I just explain?"

"Hmm~"

Mu Yiren's delicate body trembled, and she couldn't help but let out a soft snort: "Those are all excuses! Don't think I don't know that Gu Lang is avoiding me."

As she spoke, a layer of frost suddenly covered her fair palm.

The next instant, a bone-chilling cold swept over them.

Gu Jinzhao shivered from the cold and quickly grabbed her wrist: "Are you trying to murder your husband?"

Previously, due to Xiao Qingyi's jade feet stepping on him, he had to rest for several days before his condition improved considerably.

Later, due to his investment in Yue'e, his injury relapsed, and he rested for a few more days, after which he recovered considerably.

Who would have thought that Lin Qingci would plant the bomb at point B again, and she would be hit with the [Yin Yang Heart Lock].

As a result, the injury could not be fully healed.

Now look what's happened, Mu Yiren just unleashed the [Ice-Cold Thunderfire Sword], isn't that going to kill him?

Mu Yiren snorted coldly, her slender hands clenched tightly, and a chill emanated from her palms: "Tell me, what exactly have you been doing behind my back all this time?"

"Be lenient with confession, strict with resistance!"

Gu Jinzhao felt as if he were enveloped in a layer of frost from the inside out, so cold that he trembled all over and his voice trembled as he asked, "What did I do?"

He had some doubts; what was controlling Mu Yiren in front of him was not love, one of the seven emotions, but anger.

Because Xiao Ai doesn't get angry easily, and she's not that assertive.

Mu Yiren narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly, took out the [Truth Stone] from her storage ring, and placed it in his palm: "What did you do with Lin Qingci today?"

Well, that's really a little angry!

No wonder he has such a bad temper and acts so domineeringly and unreasonably.

Gu Jinzhao sighed: "As Sister Yiren knows, Junior Sister has entered the Imperial Observatory and become the disciple of the Director."

Mu Yiren said expressionlessly, "So?"

Gu Jinchao frankly said, "She has been practicing a causal fate technique and asked me to test its power for her."

Mu Yiren looked at the truth stone in his palm but did not react.

This means he wasn't lying.

A sharp glint flashed in Gu Jinzhao's eyes.

Fortunately, he was quick-witted and directly obscured his intimate moments with Lin Qingci in the cave, effectively exploiting a plot hole.

After all, Lin Qingci pushed him down in order to plant the [Yin-Yang Heart Lock].

Mu Yiren looked at him with suspicion: "Apart from that, you didn't do anything else?"

She didn't believe that Lin Qingci was alone with Gu Jinzhao just to test the power of the causal fate technique.

Gu Jinchao shook his head: "No."

The two fought hand-to-hand the entire time over whether the Yin-Yang Heart Lock could be unlocked, leaving them no energy for anything else.

Upon hearing this, Mu Yiren looked at the Truth Stone again, but the result was the same as before, with no reaction.

Mu Yiren frowned slightly: "Could it be that there's something wrong with the Truth Stone?"

"I don't like Sister Yiren."

A glint flashed in Gu Jinzhao's eyes, and he spoke directly.

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As soon as the words were spoken, the Word Stone instantly rippled with red light.

This means he lied.

Gu Jinchao feigned helplessness and said, "Now Sister Yiren should believe me, right?"

I'll trust you this once.

Mu Yiren put the truth stone back into her storage ring.

Gu Jinzhao breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the slender hand that still exuded a chilling aura: "Then, Sister Yiren, can you let go of me now?"

"I just want to find out what tricks Lin Qingci, this white lotus flower, is up to."

"Don't take it to heart, Mr. Gu."

Mu Yiren revealed a satisfied smile and slowly released her soft hand.

Gu Jinzhao was both amused and exasperated: "Why did Sister Yiren give my junior sister a nickname?"

At the beginning of the month, Yu Fengzhi called Yue'e a "slutty fox," while Lin Qingci was described as a "white lotus" by Mu Yi.