"What a pity~ we can't even get a sip of the soup."

At the back mountain of Taichu Peak, Pei Wanyu gently patted Xiao Yinruo on the shoulder as she walked past, her tone teasing: "Nanzhi will be under your protection." 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Xiao Yinruo lowered her gaze slightly: "You too, don't let Jin'an be too disappointed, after all, the child has just ended things with Dongfang Xinglan... If you perform too poorly, he might lose interest."

"..."

Pei Wanyu gritted her teeth: "I still have the Time Path!"

"Oh, then good luck to you."

As soon as the words fell, Xiao Yinruo swiftly dodged to the side, evading Pei Wanyu's sweeping kick, clearly well aware of her friend's nature.

"Remember this!"

With that, Pei Wanyu stormed off the back mountain in a huff.

Xiao Yinruo chuckled softly, raising her eyes to look at Zhu Nanzhi amidst the turbulent clouds, murmuring to herself: "We truly deserve to be master and disciple, falling together all at once..."

In the front hall, Pei Wanyu looked somewhat surprised at Lu Jin'an: "Good disciple, did you consider this a parade? Bringing them all along?"

"It's inevitable there are some who slip through the net; with this group of Fox Emperors following, it's easier to ferret them out."

"Really?" Pei Wanyu teased.

"Yes, really."

"Master knew as much..."

Lu Jin'an smiled without speaking, as he was being controlled by Qiu Qingtang's strange Pupil Skill, and seeing as Yun Duo and the others had just witnessed his Wushan Yunyu with Dongfang Xinglan, once on the Flying Boat, he must use the Dao Domain to quench their fire.

The moment the Fire Phoenix Boat took off soaring from the Wandao Sect, reports from Mo Yun Pavilion flooded in.

Standing inside the boat cabin, Pei Wanyu, though aware that the joy this group of fox spirits was experiencing was an illusion created by good disciple using the Dao Domain, couldn't help but think her Fire Phoenix Boat had truly become a den of thieves...

It was like the excursion of a dim-witted emperor...

Pei Wanyu lightly bit her red lips, then turned to look at her good disciple seated at the head.

Qiu Qingtang sat 'obediently' in his arms while he diligently reviewed the reports from Mo Yun Pavilion, exuding an indescribable sense of strangeness.

However... Xiao Yinruo really hit the mark.

At this moment, the feelings good disciple had towards Qiu Qingtang were clearly not as intense as before, clearly a 'side effect' from the grand battle with Dongfang Xinglan.

'It's a good thing I didn't charge in first...'

Pei Wanyu chuckled softly, quietly exiting the vast cabin... pulling Qingyue along with her.

"Auntie?" Mu Qingyue looked at Pei Wanyu curiously: "Aren't you watching?"

"Since it's come to this, there's something that should be done."

"Hmm?"

"Sewing the wedding dress."

"I don't know how."

Mu Qingyue replied decisively, how could she have a clue about such meticulous handiwork like needlework?

"You have to learn!" Pei Wanyu gave her a sideways glance: "Otherwise, what will you wear at the wedding?"

"This?"

Mu Qingyue extended her right hand, on which hung a leather shackle.

Pei Wanyu rolled her eyes at her: "You can wear whatever you want once in the bridal chamber, but can you dress like this for the wedding ceremony?

Whether you want to learn or not, you will learn today, I refuse to believe I can't teach you, silly girl!"

Mu Qingyue tried to struggle, but the gap in cultivation was evident, making any escape futile.

"If you don't focus on learning, I'll reveal the truth to Jin'an, let's see how you can enjoy yourself then."

With her weakness grasped, Mu Qingyue was finally helplessly dragged by Pei Wanyu into another cabin.

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Hidden Life Mountain, Tongtian Immortal Dynasty.

The Tongtian Saint Emperor, Li Chengshi, stood in front of the Chief Eunuch's grave, gently wiping the tombstone.

"Report to Father Emperor, they have descended to the Lower Realm."

The Crown Prince, Li Jingyu, bowed: "According to Father's intentions, they not only will become a force to attack the current debauched Lu Jin'an, but also conveniently control Lin Yuan Sword Sect, thus bringing the entire Lin Yuan Domain under our command while regaining control over that blasted Qiming Immortal Dynasty...

The lost Destiny of the Human Clan will eventually return to Father, despite Zheng Dongliu's strength, he won't let the Human Clan fall into internal strife at this critical moment...

Pa!

Before he finished speaking, Li Chengshi directly slapped him: "Zheng Dongliu... is not someone you can address by name! You are not qualified yet."

"This son was remiss."

Li Jingyu promptly knelt, his forehead touching the ground.

Li Chengshi snorted coldly: "Don't assume that just because Jingfu died in the Southern Great Realm, your position as Crown Prince is secure. Although your abilities are acceptable, your track record in battle is lacking.

Bai Yangshu and others have gone to Xuanri Mountain, whereas you... whoever can take down Cloud Sky Mountain truly has the right to inherit my position."

"This, this son understands."

"Then tell me, what was the reason for appointing you as Crown Prince in the first place?"

"To fracture the internal structure of the Hidden Life Mountain's major families. By making this son Crown Prince, naturally some would believe that Father Emperor would not ascend in the short term, therefore, creating a faction within the families that supports the Crown Prince, achieving the purpose of dividing the family internally..."

Listening to Li Jingyu's explanation, Li Chengshi's expression softened: "Since you have this self-awareness, then show your worth properly. Do well, and the position of master in the Eastern Palace will still be yours."

"This son understands."

"You may go."

"This son takes his leave."

Li Jingyu swiftly withdrew, and Li Chengshi refocused on the tombstone, lightly patting it: "Though I can't catch the culprit who killed you yet, I can first use the head of the world's First Sword Immortal, Qi Huizu, to honor you, just wait."

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Eastern Realm, Lin Yuan Domain, Lin Yuan Sword Sect.

Qi Huizu stood silently by the study window, hands behind his back, watching the drizzling rain outside.

"It has entered the plum rain season, and rain has become plentiful, but can this rain wash away your betrayal?"