Fairy, please don't do this!

So when Gu Jinzhao suddenly saw her, he was a little puzzled.

Jing Shu's face flushed slightly, and her expression appeared somewhat unnatural: "Your Majesty usually bathes and changes clothes at this time, and needs me to serve you."

Gu Jinzhao suddenly realized: "So that's how it is!"

Jing Shu suppressed the strange feeling in her heart and tried to change the subject: "Your Majesty summoned Xiao Chao to the palace late at night, is it about the hunting ceremony?"

Gu Jinzhao sighed: "Cang Yue has lost two matches in a row, so the Empress was naturally displeased and summoned me to discuss countermeasures."

"Is there any way to deal with this?"

"nature!"

Jing Shu nodded gently: "If that's the case, then Xiao Chao should go back and rest early!"

"Sister Jing too!"

Gu Jinzhao smiled and walked out of the palace.

Jing Shu had just breathed a sigh of relief when she saw him pause, turn around, and ask, "Has the demonic poison seed in Sister Jing's body been behaving itself lately?"

Upon hearing this, the image of her passionate embrace with the man before her in the Western Region flashed through her mind, and her face turned as red as if it were about to bleed.

"There's nothing unusual, Xiao Chao, don't worry!"

Gu Jinzhao said with a gentle smile, "That's good!"

Just as he was about to turn and leave, he noticed something. His gaze fell on the beautiful woman's face before him, and he asked with concern, "Why is Sister Jing's complexion so rosy? Are you perhaps feeling unwell?"

Jing Shu lowered her eyes to avoid his gaze, pursed her lips, and said, "I just took a bath!"

"Then I'll go back first."

"If the demonic poison takes effect, Sister Jing, remember to call me to help you detoxify."

Gu Jinzhao gave a few words of advice before turning and leaving.

About fifteen minutes later, they had returned to their lodgings.

A wisp of purple light emerged from beneath the shadow, transforming into a bewitching and alluring figure who gracefully sat on the bed.

An Wanxi looked at him and smiled gently, saying, "My little husband was truly loyal tonight. Even though he was met with indifference, he still wanted to help the Empress Dowager!"

Gu Jinzhao coughed lightly, sat down, and embraced the soft, warm body: "We can't just watch the Empress go mad and then go on a killing spree, can we?"

An Wanxi's plump, jade-like legs, draped gracefully beneath her skirt, crossed elegantly. Her soft hand caressed his chest as she said meaningfully, "A few more times, and she'll surely be so happy she won't want to leave."

"My little husband needs to work harder..."

Gu Jinzhao was both amused and exasperated: "Just once, I was almost strangled to death by the Empress's legs. If it happened a few more times, I would be dead."

An Wanxi said with a half-smile, "The Empress Dowager would be reluctant to part with it!"

She could see perfectly well that although Xiao Qingyi was capricious, she doted on her husband.

Otherwise, why would she allow him to be so disrespectful and profane her time and time again?

As if remembering something, An Wanxi's charming smile became even more radiant and alluring: "By the way, just now Jing Shu was spying on my husband serving the Empress Dowager outside the main hall."

Gu Jinzhao was stunned: "Jing-jie was spying?"

No wonder his face was flushed like the sunset when he came out.

An Wanxi took his hand and placed it on her thigh, letting him feel its smooth and delicate texture: "Indeed!"

"It's just that my husband and the Empress Dowager were too engrossed in their conversation, so they didn't notice at all."

Gu Jinzhao rubbed his forehead, looking somewhat embarrassed: "Then wouldn't Sister Jing have seen how disheveled I looked when I was serving the Empress?"

An Wanxi chuckled, "That's right~"

Gu Jinzhao sighed, "My image is ruined!"

……

The following day, the hunting ceremony continued on the frozen lake!

In the third match, the Cangyue Dynasty sent Lin Qingci.

This was her first appearance at such an important occasion.

"After the Zen Master's death, this woman took his place."

"As far as I know, when this Miss Lin joined the Qingyun Sect, her cultivation level was only at the entry-level."

"It's been less than three years now. Even with exceptional talent, one would probably only reach the eighth rank of cultivation. How could they possibly participate in the Hunting Ceremony?"

Many people are speculating about what abilities this true disciple from the Qingyun Sect, who is also a newly accepted disciple of Tantai Jianzheng, possesses that allows him to replace the Chanzi's position.

At this moment, Lin Qingci stood on the frozen lake.

Her dark hair was tied up with a jade hairpin, revealing a beautiful and charming face.

Her delicate body was wrapped in a light blue sword robe, which outlined her exquisite and graceful curves, like a blue lotus on a lake, beautiful and otherworldly, pure and flawless.

The one sent by the Demon Court was Bai Mei, a disciple of the High Priest.

She was draped in a snow-white fox fur coat, with a charming and alluring face, and three fluffy fox tails stretched out from behind her, swaying freely in mid-air.

She looked at the beautiful woman before her, a captivating smile playing on her lips, her voice as sweet as honey: "Little sister, you are so pure and ethereal, I can't bear to hurt you~"

Lin Qingci remained calm and responded succinctly: "Please!"

Bai Mei said with great interest, "Little sister, please go first!"

She is a pure-blooded descendant of the Heavenly Demon Fox Clan, and her cultivation has already reached the early stage of the fifth rank, which is far beyond what this young girl can compare to.

"If that's the case, then I'll have to offend you!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingci immediately took action.

Her slender feet, beneath her skirt, touched the ice, and a flash of azure sword light, like a willow branch in early spring, suddenly bloomed on the frozen lake.

The sword light was light and graceful, seemingly weak and helpless, yet in an instant it split into countless forms, like duckweed swaying in the wind on a lake in spring, dense and overwhelming.

Bai Mei's smile faded slightly, and her fox tail suddenly straightened, sweeping out like three white lightning bolts, colliding with the boundless Qingping sword intent!

Ding ding ding ding——!

The sounds of metal clashing rang out, and sparks exploded on the ice, illuminating the intertwined figures of the two.

Bai Mei's figure was elusive, like a fox spirit phantom, weaving through the gaps in the sword light.

The three fox tails sometimes lashed out like whips, sometimes parried like shields, their alluring power penetrating every crevice, attempting to erode Lin Qingci's mind.

But Lin Qingci's sword stance remained steadfast.

Her steps were light and graceful, like walking on duckweed, gliding and turning on the ice. Her sword followed her movements, and the dazzling sword light dissolved Bai Mei's attacks one by one.

"Little sister's swordsmanship is not bad, but she's too inexperienced!"

Bai Mei let out a charming laugh, and her fox tail suddenly grew longer, transforming into three giant white pythons that, carrying terrifying demonic power, strangled Lin Qingci from three directions!

Lin Qingci's eyes narrowed, and her sword stance suddenly changed!

The previous lightness and elegance vanished instantly, replaced by a lofty and arrogant sword intent.

She rose with her sword, like a lone goose skimming the shadows, defying the odds amidst the swarming fox tails. Her sword light condensed into a single line, desolate and cold, piercing straight into Bai Mei's throat!

Bai Mei's expression changed slightly, and her fox tail quickly retracted, weaving into a white barrier in front of her.

hum ---

The tip of the sword touched the barrier, creating ripples.

"I underestimated you!"

Bai Mei abandoned her arrogance, narrowed her eyes slightly, and formed a hand seal.

Suddenly, a huge phantom of a demonic fox appeared behind him, howling to the sky!

The demonic power erupted like a tidal wave, and layers of ice spikes condensed on the surface of the frozen lake, piercing towards Lin Qingci from all directions!

Lin Qingci gracefully retreated, the tip of her sword tracing an arc across the ice.

The azure longsword suddenly emitted a clear and melodious dragon roar, transforming into a lifelike azure dragon of sword intent, carrying the force to shatter mountains and split seas, and crashing into that celestial demon fox!

boom--!

The collision of the dragon and the fox created a terrifying shockwave that ripped up layers of ice from the lake, shattering it into countless ice crystals!

Amidst the billowing white mist, one could see the azure sword dragon and the phantom fox demon locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle, their sword intent and demonic power colliding wildly!

"That's enough, little sister!"

Bai Mei chuckled softly, raised her hand and cast a magic seal, pouring all her demonic power into it.

The illusory image of the Heavenly Demon Fox behind him instantly solidified several times, actually suppressing the Sword Dragon!

"It's definitely time to stop here!"

Just then, Lin Qingci turned her long sword and slowly presented it.

The sword intents of Qingping, Guhong, and Jinglong merged, like a lotus stem piercing the water's surface, directly striking the brow of the demon fox phantom.

Time stood still for a moment.

Boom!

Then a muffled sound rang out, and the phantom of the Heavenly Demon Fox shattered into countless points of light!

"puff--!"

Bai Mei was struck as if by a heavy blow, flying backward and crashing heavily onto the ice of the lake shore, where she lost consciousness...

Chapter 397, Mu Yiren: Is Lin Qingci in her second playthrough? (3K)

"You're too kind!"

Lin Qingci slowly sheathed her sword, her azure sword robe spotless.

All around was deathly silent, with only the rustling of the cold wind.

On the viewing platform, countless eyes were focused on that lotus-like figure, their faces filled with disbelief.

In three years, he went from the ninth rank to the sixth rank!

Furthermore, he mastered the three great sword techniques of the Qingyun Sect, transcended a major realm, and defeated the pure-blooded descendant of the fox clan.

Undoubtedly, Cangyue has gained another sword prodigy among its younger generation.

Lin Qingci paid no attention to the surprised looks. With a light tap of her slender foot, she transformed into a streak of sword light and returned to the viewing platform.

Gu Jinzhao couldn't help but exclaim, "Junior Sister's talent in swordsmanship is truly unparalleled in the world."

He knew very well that Lin Qingci had not used her trump card in the battle just now.

For example, the Sword Bone, and the "Heavenly Mandate Sword Manual".

Even so, he still easily defeated Bai Mei, who was at the early stage of the fifth rank.

That's what makes the second playthrough so terrifying.

A sense of crisis rose in Gu Jinzhao's heart.

His martial arts cultivation had just broken through from the mid-stage of the sixth rank to the late stage last night, while his divine cultivation was at the late stage of the fifth rank, but he still felt a chill down his spine.

Because Lin Qingci is not only proficient in swordsmanship and destiny, but also cultivates alchemy!

If they can't win a fight, they can take drugs or even poison themselves.

In his previous life, his cultivation had already reached the third rank, but he was still knocked down by that holy-grade [Bewitching Incense].

This demonstrates just how terrifying his mastery of Daoist alchemy was.

Lin Qingci slowly sat down beside Gu Jinchao and said softly, "If it weren't for Senior Brother's encouragement, Qingci wouldn't have achieved what she has today!"

Mu Yiren's eyes flickered slightly, but she remained silent.

Lin Qingci's cultivation progressed very quickly, so quickly that it surprised her, and she even suspected that the other party, like her, had been reborn.

Even if we've tested it before, it's not impossible for something to go wrong.

If Lin Qingci were truly reborn, she would naturally have a way to circumvent the mind-controlling technique of double pupils.

'It seems I need to find an opportunity to test the waters.'