"Oh? Let’s hear it," Ge Mang said excitedly. "My rank is way too high. I can’t challenge him."
"You’re an idiot. Just get him to challenge you, and you’re set," Moo WuZheng said, rolling his eyes.
"Fuck you! If he was going to challenge , would I need you to co up with a plan, you little bastard?!" Ge Mang roared.
"Oh, so you’re resorting to curses? A al at the Drunken Immortal Tower isn’t going to cut it anymore. I want another one on top of that. Plus, you have to cover my patrol duty for a week!"
"Moo WuZheng, you’re just kicking a man while he’s down," Ge Mang glared.
Moo WuZheng waved his hands with a pitiful look. "How could I do that? I’m the poor kid who’s being coerced here. I’ll give you three seconds to consider."
"Fine, spit it out. You’re ruthless!" Ge Mang grumbled, releasing his grip.
"It’s simple. Use your famous na, Ge Mang, and post an announcent throughout the entire Cultivation Academy. Say you’re willing to fight him one-on-one using only Twenty Layers of your Elental Power. Set a ti and let him challenge you. Problem solved."
"...Will that work?"
"Of course... not! Do you think he’s an idiot? For soone to challenge you normally, you have to offer so kind of reward. Win or lose, as long as your opponent agrees to fight, you’ve got to cough up sothing valuable!"
"Ah, you’re a clever one, kid. No wonder the boss values you so much!"
"Get lost. This isn’t just cleverness, it’s great wisdom. As for what to give him, figure it out yourself."
Moo WuZheng left the Battle Space with a smile.
’His mind was still replaying that cold sword strike. It was so chilling. When facing the Wanglu’s fatal blow, how could he have been so certain that the Spirit Curse Killing Array’s weakness was the Ghost Snake?’
’Even he, as a spectator, could sense it, but he wouldn’t have dared to be completely sure.’
’So ruthless. Like a master gambler who would wager his life at any mont.’
’Wager his life?’
Not at all. Lying on his bed, Wang ng was busy critiquing himself. ’I spotted the flaw in the Four-direction Spirit Curse Kill too late. I hesitated. In truth, I was suspicious the mont the Ghost Snake moved, but I didn’t dare act on it, worried it was a trap. I waited until my opponent had finished his move.’
’If it had been a slightly stronger opponent, I might not have gotten a second chance.’
Wang ng licked his lips. ’Thank goodness Moo Shan can’t critique my battles out here. Otherwise, he would have chewed out until I couldn’t see straight.’
As Wang ng mulled it over, he drifted off to sleep. In his dream, he saw ngg Fu. ngg Fu unleashed the Four-direction Spirit Curse Kill, then his face suddenly blurred and transford into Moo Shan. And then, Wang ng was insta-killed...
When he woke up, Wang ng felt completely stress-free. It was just a small nightmare, but by now, that kind of thing had beco just another form of training.
He ate a simple al, then opened his Star Ring. To his surprise, there was a ssage from Yanm Yuyue.
’Whether it was because of Old Moo’s influence or not, Wang ng always had a soft spot for beautiful won. It wouldn’t be right to ignore her if she needed sothing. Besides, he had a good impression of Yanm Yuyue.’
He channeled his Elental Power into the Star Ring, and the ssage activated. Yanm Yuyue’s figure materialized. Staring at her shapely, curvaceous figure, Wang ng couldn’t stop his mind from wandering. ’Zhang Xiaopang would probably die for this feature. I wonder if you can send ssages while you’re in the shower...’
’Damn, where is my mind going?’
"Wang ng, we have sothing we’d like to ask for your help with. It won’t take too much of your ti, and you will be compensated accordingly. If you’re willing, please contact ."
After she finished speaking, Yanm Yuyue’s image dissipated.
anwhile, Jiangg Qingqing was with Yanm Yuyue. "Sister Yue, will that really work? It’s a beautiful woman asking him out. Would he actually refuse?"
"It’s the most viable approach I could think of," Yanm Yuyue said. "Don’t be overconfident. Wang ng has a Dual Cultivation partner in the Holy Hall—the Holy Hall’s number one beauty."
"Is that so? Well, that just makes it more of a challenge," Jiangg Qingqing said with a seductive smile. "As long as Sister Yue doesn’t try to compete with , that is."
Yanm Yuyue gave Jiangg Qingqing a cool glance. "I’m not interested in n."
"Oh? So Sister is interested in girls, then? I wouldn’t mind making a little sacrifice, you know."
Jiangg Qingqing’s eyes instantly turned as soft as water as she gazed at Yanm Yuyue.
SHING... Sword Qi erupted. Jiangg Qingqing hastily dodged. "Hehe, I was just kidding, Sister! Just leave that Wang ng fellow to . I refuse to believe he can withstand the City-Overturning Array of our Red Face Small Thousand Realm."
"Be careful. Don’t play with fire!"
"Sister, are you worried about , or about him?"
Jiangg Qingqing giggled and disappeared in a flash.
’Yanm Yuyue’s ssage was right up his alley. She needed sothing and was offering fair compensation. It was probably so kind of mission.’
Yanm Yuyue’s Star Ring flashed. It was Wang ng. She hadn’t expected him to agree so quickly, and for so reason, she felt a strange sense of unease.
The Red Beauty Sect was the number one Major Sect in the Red Face Small Thousand Realm, a place where Demon Cultivators flourished. The Red Face Small Thousand Realm placed great importance on the art of Dual Cultivation, but they weren’t as licentious and Evil as so of the Demon Cultivators from the Four Directions Small Thousand World. On the contrary, they only took a single partner. However, it had to be said that when it ca to the Charming Skill, they were indeed on a much higher level than those in the Four Directions Small Thousand World.
It wasn’t a temptation of licentious desire, but a seduction of the soul.
’Jiangg Qingqing was one of the most famous beauties of the Red Face Small Thousand Realm. Could Wang ng resist her?’
Yanm Yuyue suddenly froze. ’What does this have to do with ? I’m only paying a little attention to him because of our parents’ connection.’
Wang ng did indeed get a reply. It contained a ti and a destination, all very mysterious. He had no idea what he was supposed to do. As Zhang Xiaopang would say, won were as unpredictable as cotton candy.
The mont Wang ng stepped out the door, he ran into Fan Hong. Or rather, Fan Hong had been waiting for him.
"What’s up? Need sothing?"
"Nope. Looks like you’re heading out on a mission. Take with you! I’m all alone in the world right now. If you ignore , I’ll..."
"Damn it, cut the act," Wang ng said. "It’s not my call. If you want to tag along, you can try your luck. Whether they’ll have you or not is another story."
"Haha! I am Fan Hong, beloved by all people and flowers alike! ...By the way, are you going to et so girls?"
"What kind of nose do you have?!"
Wang ng smiled wryly.
Wang ng brought the third wheel, Fan Hong, to the eting spot. But it wasn’t Yanm Yuyue waiting for him—it was Jiangg Qingqing.
"Huh? Where’s Yanm Yuyue?" Wang ng asked, confused.
Jiangg Qingqing smiled, and Wang ng noticed for the first ti that she had sharp little Tiger Fangs. Amidst her bewitching allure was a hint of cuteness, which greatly enhanced her charm.
"What, is it that only Sister Yuyue is worthy of your grand presence?"
Fan Hong was already in a stupor, on the verge of drooling a waterfall. In the past, he only had eyes for Chan Jing; he probably did little else besides bury himself in his Cultivation. He believed Chan Jing’s "departure" was an act of repentance, so he had let it go. Now, he was suddenly discovering all the beautiful things around him, and that life could be quite happy.
Jiangg Qingqing glanced at Fan Hong. "And this is?"
"Fan Hong, from the Dharma Flower Sect. A good buddy of Wang ng’s. What’s his is mine, and what’s mine is still mine."
Wang ng was left speechless. Still, his friend had been through a rough ti, and it wasn’t easy for him to get his spirit back. Wang ng didn’t have the heart to crush his enthusiasm.
"Wang ng," Jiangg Qingqing said, her eyes glinting with a challenge, "the sisters of my Red Beauty Sect have hit a bit of a bottleneck in our practice recently. We need soone with a strong will to act as our training partner. Can you help us out?"
"! I’m your man! My will is as firm as a rock! I’m a virgin, with one failed relationship under my belt. I’m a new man now, free and unattached. This kid won’t work," he said, pointing at Wang ng. "He’s already taken. If his Heart Spirit wavers, he’ll be playing with fire."
Fan Hong sold out Wang ng in an instant, leaving Wang ng at a loss for words. ’Is he really this desperate?’
Jiangg Qingqing grinned at Wang ng. "Is that so? Well, the sisters of our Red Beauty Sect don’t have much experience either. So it’s perfect that we find soone... experienced."
The double entendre, filled with infinite suggestion, nearly made Wang ng choke and left Fan Hong completely stunned.
"No way! That’s an option too?" Fan Hong looked at him with sheer envy. "Buddy, you’ve hit the romance jackpot! The Red Beauty Sect is famous for its beauties!"
"Since you’re Wang ng’s friend, you can co and try as well," Jiangg Qingqing said suddenly.
Wang ng had been about to agree anyway, but since Fan Hong had already accepted with glee, he had no choice. ’This Jiangg Qingqing practices Heart Spirit Techniques, and she’s a Demon Cultivator to boot. She can’t be easy to deal with. I have a very bad feeling about this invitation.’
’Might as well see it through.’ The two followed Jiangg Qingqing through a series of twists and turns until they arrived in front of several rows of neat buildings.
Wang ng and Fan Hong’s mouths fell open. "...Don’t tell this is where you live?"
Jiangg Qingqing nodded. "Wang ng, if you really wanted to, all you’d have to do is say the word."
Fan Hong secretly nudged Wang ng in the ribs. "I think she’s trying to seduce you," he whispered.
"Hey, stop being so indecent."
"What are you talking about? It’s proper etiquette to be stupefied in the presence of a beautiful woman! It’s an attitude!" Fan Hong shot Wang ng a look that scread, ’You’re such an amateur.’
*&^%$#...* (Words could not express Wang ng’s current exasperation.)
The more powerful Sects at the Cultivation Academy all provided their disciples with better accommodations, and the Red Beauty Sect was one of them.
"This whole area belongs to our Red Beauty Sect. The outer part is for new disciples, and the inner part is where the senior sisters live," Jiangg Qingqing explained.
"Isn’t this the Land of Fragrance?" Fan Hong’s mouth gaped open with envy.
Coming and going were all female disciples with beautiful appearances. This was a bit similar to the Holy Hall’s Flying Phoenix Hall, but encountering it in the Cultivation Academy was a different feeling altogether.
"Wang ng, Fan Hong, this is the place."
A large hall stood within the courtyard, with three large words engraved above it—Form is Emptiness.
Wang ng and Fan Hong exchanged a look. ’Well... that’s certainly profound.’
"Please, co inside, you two," Jiangg Qingqing said.
’Even if a mountain of knives and a Sea of Fire awaited them inside, the two of them had to charge in.’
The mont they entered the hall, they were plunged into darkness. ’A barrier!’
The surroundings were deathly still. Normally, no matter where you are, there are subtle sounds that can put a person at ease—the whisper of wind, the trickle of water, the sound of one’s own breathing. But true, absolute silence could instill panic. And Wang ng now found himself in that very state of absolute silence.
Ti seed to slow to a crawl, as if about to stop. He could hear his own heart beating. THUMP, THUMP. ’What on earth is Jiangg Qingqing planning?’ Wang ng wondered. ’Is this the prelude to a Heart Spirit Attack?’
Who knows how much ti had passed. In a Heart Spirit Array like this, ti itself was illusory.
Outside the array, two swords were pressed against Fan Hong’s neck. He held his hands up, an innocent look on his face. ’Poor Brother Wang ng,’ he thought. ’You’ll have to handle this on your own. In this day and age, beauty is just another word for danger.’
From outside, a corner of the great hall was visible. In it, people could be seen holding Magical Artifacts, controlling the Enchanting Array. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welco to co to Qidian (qidian) to vote for recomndation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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