[Urban] The True Colors of a Lustful Woman (Complete) - 4-6

Nan
Kujin, her face contorted with rage, pouted, head bowed, kicking pebbles as she walked along the road. Where was her earlier confident demeanor? Luckily, the night market was bustling with people, and no one really noticed her.

"Damn it… I'm so angry! You brat, if I find out who you are, I'll make you pay!!! I'll strip you naked first, then give you the strongest aphrodisiac in the world! I'll make you suffocate! How dare you take advantage of me! You're going to die!" Nan Kujin muttered angrily, secretly regretting not turning around to see what that bastard looked like earlier. It would have made revenge easier later!

Before she knew it, Nan Kujin had reached the inn's entrance. She glanced at the four gilded characters above her head and stormed inside. She absolutely couldn't let Mu Qi know about this; losing face was one thing, but his jealousy would be even worse! Recalling Mu Qi's shy kiss, Nan Kujin felt a little better, secretly wondering when she could "eat" this handsome man.

But our careless heroine didn't realize that she was being followed as soon as she left the brothel, and even followed to the place where she was staying. Watching Nan Kujin push open the door to the inn, the person who had been following her slowly emerged from the darkness, glanced at the inn's name, memorized it, and then used his lightness skill to disappear like a ghost.

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Ningxue didn't flinch, simply letting Nan Kujin hold her quietly. Nan Kujin buried her head in her neck and whispered, "That person..."

Ningxue could clearly smell the heavy scent of perfume on Nan Kujin's body. Her brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, and after a long pause, she replied, "Just as I expected, sister, he's here. But I think he won't dare bother you again. I've already taught him a little lesson." Hesitantly, Ningxue gently wrapped her arms around Nan Kujin's slender waist.

"Hehehe~" Nan Kujin laughed, her eyes curving like crescent moons, incredibly beautiful. "Little sister is truly amazing, worthy of being Nan Kujin's person! Come, come, one day I'll take you to a brothel. It's so much fun there, it'd be a shame not to go!"

Hearing Nan Kujin say she was her person, Ningxue felt a pang of melancholy. When would she hold the same place in Nan Kujin's heart as Mu Qi? She really wanted her to say that she was the one she loved. Unfortunately, perhaps she would never hear those words again. "Sister, you're teasing me again! I'm not going to brothels, and you shouldn't go there either. That's no place for you! Be careful, or I'll tell Brother Muqi what happened tonight!"

"No, no, no! My good sister's angry~ Look, your eyebrows are all furrowed~ I won't go again~ Don't be angry! Be good~" Nan Kujin gently stroked Ningxue's eyebrows with her fingertips, smiling mischievously, as if she had experienced something amusing tonight.

Ningxue suddenly regretted agreeing to let her go to a brothel, especially alone. If something really happened, she wouldn't know, and that feeling was truly unpleasant.

"Sister, you should take a bath first. The smell on you is so strong it's making my nose hurt. Be careful, Muqi might smell it and spank you!" Ningxue got up and made a big face at Nan Kujin, but a faint sadness flashed in her eyes.

The thought of Mu Qi knowing she'd been to a brothel made her easily imagine his angry, dark face. She quickly nodded, took her change of clothes, and scurried into the inner room to bathe.

After a long while, Ningxue still hadn't seen Nan Kujin emerge. Still a little worried, Ningxue went into the inner room. She found Nan Kujin leaning against the bathtub, fast asleep. Looking at that childlike sleeping face, Ningxue laboriously lifted Nan Kujin from the tub, trying not to look at her alluring body, and carefully carried her to the bed, dressing her and covering her with a blanket. After doing all this, Ningxue was panting, fine beads of sweat appearing on her forehead.
She was sleeping so soundly! She hadn't even woken up! Glancing indulgently at the person sleeping like a little pig, Ningxue finally couldn't resist and gently pecked her lips.

Goodnight, sister, sweet dreams …

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Touched, Nan Kujin gently got out of bed and draped a robe over Ningxue.

This action seemed to startle her; Ningxue groggily looked up and saw a somewhat flustered Nan Kujin.

"Sister, I'm sorry, I disturbed your sleep," Nan Kujin said awkwardly, looking at her with a slightly embarrassed smile. Ningxue

secretly touched the robe Nan Kujin had draped over her, feeling that nothing could make her happier. She shook her head, "It's nothing, I was just a little tired and fell asleep without thinking. But I feel great now."

"Jin'er? Are you up? Come down for breakfast." Mu Qi's voice came from outside the door, and Nan Kujin went to open it. "You're up really early! What's good to eat?"

Looking at Nan Kujin's innocent smile, Mu Qi smiled warmly, "There's your favorite sweet fermented rice balls."

Hearing the words "sweet fermented rice balls," Ningxue's body stiffened. No wonder she had praised those sweet fermented rice balls that day; it turned out they were her favorite food. Looking at the perfect couple, Ningxue felt a pang of resentment. Why was it that Mu Qi knew all her thoughts, while she, Ningxue, still couldn't understand him?

"Ah! Really?" Nan Kujin was overjoyed upon hearing this and hurriedly ran downstairs. Mu Qi grabbed her hand and shoved the veil over her head.

*Waaah~* She thought she could escape...

Seeing him deflated like a punctured balloon, Mu Qi calmly held her hand and walked downstairs. Ningxue, walking at the back, looked resentful but helpless.

As soon as Nan Kujin reached the bottom of the stairs, she saw the lecherous man's red and swollen eyes. She quickly feigned surprise and approached him, asking, "Brother, what happened to your eyes? Are you injured?"

The lecherous man's eyes immediately turned lecherous when he saw Nan Kujin. Suddenly noticing Ningxue staring at him intently, he immediately remembered everything from last night and quickly looked away, forcing a smile and saying, "It's nothing serious, miss, don't worry." *

I'm not worried about you!* Nan Kujin muttered something, which Mu Qi overheard. Mu Qi smiled gently at her, his demeanor warm and refined.

Spooning spoonfuls of sweet rice balls, Nan Kujin blinked her big eyes and asked curiously, "What are we going to do today?" "

Go to the market to buy some daily necessities. Tomorrow I'll take you back to Wanjian Pavilion. From now on, we'll live there, and we can come down the mountain to play whenever we have the chance." Mu Qi held Nan Kujin's hand under the table, his face full of happiness.

Nan Kujin thought that it wasn't like she couldn't sneak down the mountain anyway, so she nodded in agreement.

"Boss!!"

Just then, the little boy from yesterday ran in, his eyes bright and black, holding a new skateboard.

"You made it yourself? Not bad!" Looking at the new skateboard, Nan Kujin was somewhat astonished. Wow! Kids really have unlimited potential, it's really well done! She glanced at the boy with some surprise, then asked with feigned seriousness, "How's the gang doing?"

"Reporting to the boss, we have a hundred members!" the boy replied respectfully, but he was also curiously sizing up the veiled boss in front of him.

"Well done. What's your name? What's your position in the gang?" Nan Kujin felt that this boy had a compelling talent in his bones, and she liked him very much.

"My name is Qiu Qinghan! Boss, I don't have a position in the gang yet. We don't dare to appoint anyone without your orders."

Nan Kujin nodded and ate the last dumpling. "Then you'll be the vice leader from now on. When I'm not around, you'll be in charge of everything in the gang. Do you understand?"

Faced with such words, the boy was clearly flattered, his voice trembling slightly. "Yes, thank you, boss!"

"Take this back with you, it'll be a way to verify what I said." Nan Kujin solemnly handed him the skateboard she had, and said softly.

The boy blinked, bowed, and quickly left the inn.

Seeing the boy walk away, Nan Kujin couldn't hold back any longer and collapsed into Mu Qi's arms, laughing.

Mu Qi smoothed the hair behind her ear, "You..."

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Ningxue stepped forward, "Sister, you can't! We're going to the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, we only need to buy some daily necessities. You might as well move the whole street to the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion!" Hearing this, Mu Qi and the lewd man chuckled. Nan Kujin, feeling embarrassed, threw a punch at Mu Qi, "Fine, you're a traitor! You're ganging up on me with outsiders!"
"Alright, alright, stop! I didn't!"

"Miss, you've made Mo Tong look for you everywhere. Since we parted at Lengxiang Courtyard yesterday, she's missed you terribly!" A slightly teasing voice rang out, startling Nan Kujin. Mu Qi frowned and shielded her behind him.

Mo Tong was dressed in black, a delicate black butterfly painted on the corner of her eye, a smile playing on her lips. Three or four servants followed her, their eyes fixed on her.

Nan Kujin felt a pang of panic and quickly whispered, "Young master, you've mistaken me for someone else. We've never met before."

"Oh? Is that so? I'm utterly captivated by your voice, especially those two songs you sang last night. They completely bewitched me~ Tell me, how are you going to take responsibility?" As he spoke, Mo Tong's slender fingers traced across Nan Kujin's cherry lips, looking at Mu Qi provocatively.

Mu Qi's brows furrowed, and he slapped Mo Tong's hand away. "Young master, please have some self-respect."

Mo Tong's eyes flickered. "And you are...?"

"I am Jin'er's fiancé."

Taking advantage of me again! Nan Kujin glared at Mu Qi, somewhat annoyed, but was met with a displeased glare from him.

"Heh, is that so? Or am I mistaken?" Mo Tong feigned surprise, casually playing with a strand of hair twirling around his chest.

Mu Qi, no longer willing to speak to Mo Tong, turned and pulled Nan Kujin away, his expression saying, "I'll deal with you properly when we get back." Nan Kujin inwardly groaned. With Mu Qi's intelligence, he probably already knew what she'd been doing last night… Oh no… he'd stirred up a jealous fire…

Watching Nan Kujin walk away, Mo Tong's lips curled into a slight smile, “I'm becoming more and more interested in you…”

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"Mu Qi~~ Don't be angry... I was just curious, I didn't do anything!" Nan Kujin sat on the carriage, looking miserable, pouting, and appearing pitiful.

Mu Qi turned his head away, still angry.

"Qi~~" Nan Kujin leaned closer, wrapped her arms around his neck, and said coquettishly.

The faint fragrance emanating from Nan Kujin quickly enveloped Mu Qi, whose face flushed slightly. He glared at Nan Kujin fiercely, "Don't do that again, and don't go to places like that again! Do you hear me!"

"Mu Qi, you're so fierce~" Nan Kujin gave him a coquettish wink, and Mu Qi pulled her close and kissed her domineeringly. Nan Kujin

closed her eyes and said intermittently, "Qi... you... weren't... gentle at all today... sob..." (Note: This is a chapter titled "

Drunken Misbehavior
Warning~~~ Fang Xiazi and Xiaozhu Huan, please detour~~~~~~~~ This chapter is not allowed to be read!!! Be careful, I'll spank you!!!") No innocent children are allowed to watch this!!! For the bright future of the nation's flowers!

Under the moonlight, Nan Kujin, having nothing to do, went downstairs and bought several jars of Daughter's Red wine. She'd been in this world for almost a month, meeting countless people: Bai Shang, Qing Yan, Mo Tong, Zhu Qing… She'd been infatuated with someone, and even married a little brat. Everything felt like a long, endless dream.

She sighed, carrying the wine

, and continued upstairs. "Jin'er, you're not watching where you're going! What if you fall?" A gentle voice rang out. Nan Kujin looked up. That man, smiling so calmly, who else but Mu Qi could possess such an elegant air?

Nan Kujin pouted, "How could I? Who am I? Don't you even look at yourself?" "Yes, yes, you're so amazing, Miss, that I love you so deeply!" Mu Qi leaned forward and whispered in Nan Kujin's ear. When did he become so mushy? Was he playing a trick on her? She looked up and saw a pair of serious eyes. Although a smile played on her lips, her words seemed genuinely sincere.

Her face flushed slightly, and Nan Kujin quickly changed the subject, "Can't you see my hands are injured? Aren't you going to help me?" Mu Qi stared at the jars of Daughter's Red wine for a long time. "You're not allowed to drink it." Nan Kujin looked indifferent. "It's okay~ The wine here isn't as strong as the one we used to drink, be good~~"

"You're being so clingy again~" Mu Qi looked at her indulgently, a look of helplessness on his face. He really spoiled her; there was just no way to deal with her personality! Slightly annoyed, he took the two jars of Daughter's Red wine and went upstairs without another word. Just as he was about to head towards Nan Kujin's room, he saw her humming a little tune, running happily towards her room. "Jin'er, what are you doing in my room?"
Nan Kujin stuck out her pink tongue. "Of course I have wine to drink with you, it's so boring to drink alone~" Mu Qi smiled and said, "Don't get drunk before me~"

Nan Kujin snorted, "Who knows who will get drunk first~ Looking at your obedient little girl, you're definitely the type who can't drink." "Oh? Is that so?" Mu Qi raised an eyebrow, "Then I'd like to see my wife's drinking capacity~" Nan Kujin smiled confidently and went into the room first.

Before long, the room was already filled with a passionate atmosphere.

"Two little bees, flying among the flowers, flying! Flying! Flying left, flying right~ Hehe, you lost again, come on, let's drink, let's drink~" After several rounds, Mu Qi had drunk a whole jar of wine, but his face remained unchanged. Nan Kujin gritted her teeth secretly, I don't believe I can't get you drunk!

"No, no, Jin'er, you're cheating! You're good at this little bee game, I can't beat you. Come on, let's play this: one frog has one mouth, two eyes, and four legs; two frogs have two mouths, four eyes, and eight legs... Whoever gets it wrong has to drink a penalty shot, how about it!" "Fine, let's play! I'm not afraid!"

"One frog has one mouth, two eyes, and four legs; two frogs have two mouths, four eyes, and eight legs; three frogs have three mouths, six eyes, and eleven legs..." "Jin'er, you lost! Penalty shot!" "Hmph, drink! I won't lose!"

In the quiet night, Nan Kujin's silvery laughter could be heard from time to time. A dark figure watched all this from a distance, a slight smile playing on his lips. So, your name is Nan Kujin... A hint of amusement flashed in his eyes, as if he had seen something interesting. After a long while, he flew away.

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... "You're not good enough! I'm not drunk yet, come on, let's have another three hundred cups!!!" Mu Qi was also a little drunk, but there was still a trace of sobriety in his mind. "Jin'er, you're really drunk, let me help you back to your room!" After saying that, he helped Nan Kujin up and walked out.

"No, who said I'm drunk? I'm not drunk yet, I won't go, I won't go..." Nan Kujin struggled in Mu Qi's arms, refusing to leave no matter what. Mu Qi lost his balance, and the two of them fell onto the bed together.

"Ouch..." Nan Kujin felt a little pain, but the next second she was surprised to find that she was now lying on top of Mu Qi. Mu Qi squinted his eyes, his brows slightly furrowed, obviously he was not quite sure about the fall. Nan Kujin's long, flowing black hair was all loose, and an ambiguous atmosphere began to spread. They were very close, and they could even hear each other's rapid heartbeats.

Nan Kujin giggled, gently leaning down to rest against Mu Qi's chest, her eyes sparkling, her breath sweet as orchids. "Mu Qi, has anyone ever told you you're beautiful? I mean beautiful, not handsome..." Mu Qi, inhaling her delicate fragrance, was somewhat dazed. "No..." "Hehe, but why do I find you so beautiful? Like an orchid in a deep valley, ethereal and otherworldly."
Mu Qi smiled slightly, "Then I'll only be your orchid..." Nan Kujin paused, slightly taken aback, "You're so cheesy!" She giggled, her lips, as red as autumn maple leaves, sealing Mu Qi's words.

Mu Qi's body stiffened slightly, then he pulled her close, kissing her deeply. His nimble tongue traced the delicate lines of her lips, his smiling eyes brimming with endless charm, his gaze seemingly shimmering everywhere. Nan Kujin felt a wave of dizziness wash over her. The tingling sensation from her lips made her body grow hotter and hotter, her vision gradually becoming hazy.

Seeing the moved Nan Kujin, Mu Qi smiled and easily pried open her teeth, deliberately rubbing her sensitive tongue back and forth, causing her to tremble. In just a few moments, Nan Kujin collapsed onto Mu Qi like water.

"You naughty boy, your kissing skills have improved quite a bit in just a few days?" he teased casually, taking deep breaths and giving him a coquettish look. "Isn't that all thanks to my wife's excellent teaching? I'm a good student, aren't I~~" Two blushes quickly rose on Nan Kujin's face. "Alright, today I'll show you my wife's skills again." With that, she smiled charmingly, her cherry lips attacking his neck.

Mu Qi let out a soft gasp, while Nan Kujin used her pink tongue to lick his throat little by little, causing Mu Qi's eyes to blaze with desire. Her small hands lingered restlessly on his lower body, making Mu Qi gradually begin to pant.

Clearly feeling his desire rising, Mu Qi felt his whole body burning. A slight throbbing pain shot through his lower body. He rolled over forcefully, easily pinning Nan Kujin beneath him. "Jin'er, I want you, give it to me..." Mu Qi's voice was hoarse, his eyes, filled with desire, fixed on Nan Kujin.

Nan Kujin smiled alluringly, her hands loosening his belt, raising an eyebrow as she said, "Let me feel you properly~"

Hearing this, Mu Qi couldn't wait to kiss her tempting red lips again, his hands already slipping inside her clothes. "Mmm~~~~" Nan Kujin gasped, glaring reproachfully at the man before her, her small hands working together to expose Mu Qi's strong chest to the air. She tilted her head back and took Mu Qi's pink nipple into her mouth, gently licking it, driving Mu Qi wild with desire.

In no time, the two were naked together like newborn babies. Nan Kujin lovingly traced the scars with her fingertips, looking at Mu Qi's flushed cheeks, and whispered, "New flesh is starting to grow, does it hurt?" Mu Qi shook his head, holding Nan Kujin tightly in his arms. Nan Kujin felt the immense power hidden in Mu Qi's arms, smiled charmingly, and teased the newly grown skin with her tongue in his embrace.

This skin was at its most sensitive at this moment, and Mu Qi felt as if Nan Kujin's tongue possessed magic, waves of pleasure constantly emanating from it. He could no longer resist, pressing Nan Kujin down forcefully and taking her tender white breast into his mouth.

"Mmm... Qi... mmm..." Nan Kujin hadn't expected her body to be so sensitive; after a few rounds, she was panting heavily, her hands tucked into Mu Qi's hair, moaning softly. Mu Qi subconsciously grasped her two rounded breasts, gently squeezing them, causing the panting woman beneath him to tremble. A trickle of nectar flowed from her flower-like opening, instantly soaking the sheets.

Mu Qi narrowed his eyes, his voice hoarse, "Jin'er, you're so sensitive..." With that, he lifted Nan Kujin's lower body, kissing her nectar-drenched flower-like opening. "Ugh... Mu Qi... you... stop... um... I can't take it anymore... my body is so hot..." Feeling Mu Qi's clumsy teasing, his gentle nibbling, Nan Kujin felt like she was going crazy, her whole body screaming, tormenting her nerves!

Reluctantly pulling away, Mu Qi extended a finger, carefully probing into that sacred garden. Heavens! So tight! Muttering a curse, Mu Qi kissed Nan Kujin's skin, flushed pink with desire, and inserted a second finger. "Mu Qi, it hurts..." Tears welled in Nan Kujin's eyes, and she began to shrink back. "It'll be alright soon," Mu Qi comforted her softly, his fingers beginning to move gently inside her, trying not to hurt this lovely girl.

Nan Kujin bit Mu Qi's beautiful collarbone, waiting fiercely for him, her expression aggrieved like a child. Mu Qi grunted, but did not stop his movements until the honey-like fluid flowed down his fingers, then Mu Qi withdrew his two fingers.

"Jin'er, will you give it to me?" Mu Qi was ready, the cries of his genitals making his whole body tremble. He asked again, "Jin'er, will you give it to me?" Nan Kujin nodded breathlessly, and Mu Qi thrust his body forward, laboriously entering that sacred garden. Why is it still so tight! Mu Qi frowned slightly, the union of their bodies sending waves of pleasure through his entire body. He held the girl beneath him tightly and began to move gently.

Nan Kujin raised her head high, broken moans escaping between her teeth. Her body twisted slightly, as if trying to break free from Mu Qi. She bit her lower lip, clearly enduring immense pain. "Ugh... I don't... Ahh... I don't want... Ugh... No... No more... Ugh... It hurts..." Nan Kujin gasped for breath. Mu Qi's rhythm sent her soaring through the clouds again and again, the pleasure overwhelming her like a tidal wave.

"Be good, bear with it~" Mu Qi kissed away the tears at the corners of her eyes, increasing the speed of his thrusts. Nan Kujin followed his rhythm, swaying her hips, trying to ease the pain. "Qi, no...it's so deep...ah...so deep, so deep...ah~~~~~" A decadent atmosphere enveloped their tightly intertwined bodies. Mu Qi finally let out a low growl, ejaculating inside Nan Kujin, causing her to tremble repeatedly. He knew that at the same time, she had also reached her climax. After

the passion subsided, Nan Kujin fell into a deep sleep in Mu Qi's arms, her cheeks flushed, the beauty mark at the corner of her eye swaying precariously. Mu Qi felt himself harden again. "Jin'er..." Sensing Mu Qi's change, Nan Kujin no longer had the strength to resist, simply letting him do as he pleased. The long night passed, and they released again and again, reaching climax again and again, until dawn... The sky was just beginning to lighten as

they climbed the mountain ... Mu Qi glanced at the sleeping Nan Kujin in his arms, his face full of tenderness. Last night, he was like a madman, constantly wanting her, relentlessly caressing her. He himself didn't even know how many times they did it. Touching the love marks on her body, Mu Qi felt his desire reignited. "Damn it..." he cursed inwardly. What was wrong with him? How could he be like this? No, he needed to take a cold shower! Outside the door, a huddled figure stirred slightly, raising her head. A pair of dark eyes, filled with hatred, stared unfocused straight ahead, her palms already red. She clenched her nails tightly into her flesh, but still couldn't shake off last night's nightmare. She had been worried because Nan Kujin hadn't returned to her room for a long time, so she went downstairs to ask, only to find that she had gone into Mu Qi's room, chatting and laughing, carrying several jars of aged daughter's red wine. Rushing upstairs to Mu Qi's room, just as she was about to knock, she clearly heard the heart-pounding moans coming from inside! In her heart, bitterness turned to jealousy, then to hatred. She hated it so much, wanting to shout, "Mu Qi, why did you touch her! She's mine! Mine!" But what right did she have to say that? She was just a maid, a powerless maid… Her body slumped silently against the door, curled up, still conscious, filled with heart-wrenching hatred, listening to their groans, sitting with them until dawn. Little did she know, many years later, Ningxue would bitterly recall that perhaps it was this very night that changed her life forever! === ... Though he felt a chill, his heart burned with passion! "Jin'er, I finally have you!" He tilted his head back, letting the icy water lash his skin, and Mu Qi smiled contentedly. After rinsing, Mu Qi slipped on a clean undergarment and headed to the bed where they had made love the night before. Seeing the bloodstains on the pristine white sheets, Mu Qi quietly got into bed and wrapped his arms around Nan Kujin's waist. Nan Kujin opened her eyes groggily, and seeing everything before her, her mind instantly cleared. Good heavens… last night… She moved slightly, almost crying out in pain; her buttocks were burning! She glared angrily at the man who still smiled so nonchalantly. How many times had he taken her last night? This alcohol really does make you lose your mind! Seeing Nan Kujin pout angrily, Mu Qi picked up her naked body. Nan Kujin exclaimed, "Mu Qi, what are you doing?" Mu Qi gently pecked her lips, "I'm helping you clean that thing..." With that, he placed Nan Kujin into the large wooden tub that had just been filled with hot water. He quickly threw off his clothes and followed. Steam swirled between them. Mu Qi pinched Nan Kujin's slender waist, "Good girl, lie still, don't move~" Nan Kujin bit her lower lip, glancing at him shyly, then obediently turned her back, lying motionless on the edge of the tub. Mu Qi's hand slipped through the water, touching Nan Kujin's smooth, delicate skin. Nan Kujin trembled slightly. Mu Qi smiled, but his index finger had already probed into her flower-like opening, carefully cleaning it. Nan Kujin secretly watched the man with his lowered eyelids, inwardly scolding herself: What's there to be shy about! I saw everything last night, if I should be shy, it should have been last night! "Alright." As Mu Qi finished speaking, before Nan Kujin could even turn around, she was already in Mu Qi's broad embrace. A phrase flashed through her mind—a bath for two…orz~~~ "Jin'er, you wash up first, I'll go to your room and get some clean new clothes~" Mu Qi's breath tickled her ear. Nan Kujin gave a soft "Mmm" in a voice barely above a whisper. Mu Qi smiled, got up from the bathtub, and started dressing. Looking at that physique so close to her, Nan Kujin was momentarily stunned. She hadn't expected that such a scholarly, elegant young man would have such a muscular body beneath his clothes. Long, slender legs and arms, a firm, broad chest—Nan Kujin clicked her tongue a few times. It seemed she'd hit the jackpot this time! Seeing the other person staring at her body with some surprise, Mu Qi quickly lowered his head, hurriedly dressed, and ran out of the room as if fleeing. He probably didn't know how incredibly cute she looked! Ningxue had left a moment ago. Mu Qi stood at the door, carefully tidying her clothes before gracefully walking towards Nan Kujin's room. === ... He still had waist-length silver hair, and those same pair of wicked, purple eyes. Bai Shang sat in his chair, sipping the new tea offered by his subordinates, listening casually to their report on the gang's general situation for the month. Just then, a subordinate rushed in, clutching a newly arrived carrier pigeon message. "Sect Master, there's... there's news!" Upon hearing this, Bai Shang's hand trembled, almost spilling tea on his clothes. He stood up excitedly, his voice trembling slightly, and asked, "Really news?" The subordinate nodded frantically, handing over the urgent letter. Bai Shang hurriedly opened the letter, which read: "She's in Tongcheng." Bai Shang frowned; the writing was too hasty. The subordinate, noticing the sect leader's unfriendly expression, quickly said, "The person the sect leader is looking for is currently staying at 'Laughing at Life' in Tongcheng. Apparently, she's only been there a few days and has already started playing with a new gadget called 'skateboard' among the local children. It's very popular now; you can see people playing it everywhere! And, with her, there's also..." The subordinate paused slightly, and Bai Shang anxiously asked, "What else! Speak quickly!" Facing the imposing sect leader, the subordinate trembled, "Accompanying that girl is a man! The two seem to be old acquaintances! The man even refers to the girl the sect leader is looking for as his fiancée!" Upon hearing this, Bai Shang narrowed his eyes, and a murderous aura gradually emanated from his body. "Go and find out who that man is!" "Yes, sir!" The sinister look in Bai Shang's eyes vanished in an instant. "Little thing, you're too naughty... Tell me, just how many men have you provoked?"

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"Boss! Are you really leaving?" At the south gate of Tongcheng, a dense crowd of people had gathered to see Nan Kujin off. If you looked closely, you would find that they were all children, both boys and girls. They were all crying, some because they were reluctant to part with their boss, some because they hadn't yet received her personal guidance and were feeling frustrated, and others because they couldn't laugh when everyone else was crying. Nan Kujin

went to Qiu Qinghan, who was crying the most, patted his head, and said softly, "With the boss gone, you have to keep a close eye on the little ones and make sure nothing happens to them! Otherwise, the boss will come after you first when he gets back!"

Qiu Qinghan nodded vigorously, his eyes red. "Boss, when will you be back?"

Hearing this question, Nan Kujin was also a little troubled. When would she be back? She really couldn't say for sure. With a slightly awkward smile, she said, "Once Boss is done with his business, he'll definitely come back to see you all! So you have to take good care of things for me, and don't let Boss down!"

"Okay! Don't worry, Boss!"

Perhaps infected by the sorrowful scene, Nan Kujin couldn't bear it any longer. She hurriedly got up and went to Mu Qi's side, tugged at his sleeve, and said with slightly red eyes, "Mu Qi, let's go! If this continues, I'll definitely cry!"

Mu Qi nodded understandingly and said lightly to the lewd man and Ning Xue, "Let's go!" Ning Xue's eyes flickered, but no one could see what she was thinking. With

a casual wave of her hand, Nan Kujin walked ahead. Behind her, there was a chorus of sobs. If one had to describe it in one word, "spectacular" would be the best word.

This time, Ning Xue took the initiative to step forward, held Nan Kujin's slightly cool hand, and whispered, "Sister, don't be sad, I'll come back later!" Giving a grateful look to the gently smiling Ning Xue, Nan Kujin nodded, and through her misty tears, the corners of her mouth slowly turned up.

Tomorrow will be a brand new day. Perhaps, everything will be different! "You're talking about this mountain?

The
Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion is on this summit???" Nan Kujin's voice trembled slightly. She looked at it again from top to bottom, and oh my god, the summit was shrouded in clouds! You want me to climb it… She swallowed hard. This would take at least a month! Could her legs handle it? She blinked and leaned closer to Mu Qi.

Mu Qi saw through her thoughts at a glance and smiled gently, "How could I let you climb up slowly? Have you forgotten? Cultivators can fly on magical artifacts!" Nan Kujin's eyes widened in surprise, "The Myriad Swords Pavilion is a cultivation sect? No way~~~" The lewd man suddenly interjected, "Of course, everyone wants to become an immortal and live forever. The top masters in the martial arts world are about as powerful as those of us with average strength in cultivation. But the sect leader of the Shadow Sect, for some reason, seems to have reached a certain level of martial arts prowess. Luckily, he didn't have the opportunity to cultivate, otherwise, who knows what the martial arts world would be like!" Hearing about the Shadow Sect, Nan Kujin's expression darkened imperceptibly, "Why does cultivation require opportunity?" The lewd man, seeing Nan Kujin's question, couldn't help but feel smug. Why not show off a little? "Of course! Because every cultivation sect doesn't easily accept disciples. First, they look at one's aptitude, and second, most cultivators stay in one place, constantly cultivating, and rarely move around!" "Oh? And you, Mu Qi?" Mu Qi gently patted her head. "I'm very lucky! I was found unconscious at the foot of the mountain by the rarely-leaving elder, and he saw that I had good aptitude, so he took me as his disciple!" "Wow! Now you're a part of the cultivation world! So you can take me flying around in the sky every day? That's awesome!" Looking at the excited look on the girl's face, Mu Qi felt a warm current
flowing into the depths of his heart. He nodded and said, "Okay, you can do whatever you want from now on."

Ning Xue looked at everything in front of her coldly, but only she knew the pain in her heart.

"Senior brother, please!" Mu Qi said respectfully to the lewd man. The lewd-looking man seemed a little embarrassed. "Oh, not at all. I can't help you climb the mountain. We can only rely on our senior brother, can we?" With that, he pulled a small box from his robes, lit it with a tinderbox, and with a "whoosh," a red smoke bomb shot into the air and disappeared instantly into the sky. Nan Kujin watched everything with interest. If she wasn't mistaken, this was the signal egg described in the book. Sure enough, a moment later, a middle-aged man appeared,
riding a huge flying sword, soaring through the air. Mu Qi whispered in Nan Kujin's ear, "That's our senior brother. Isn't he amazing? I'll definitely become like him someday!" Looking at the deep affection in his eyes, Nan Kujin lowered her head and mumbled a soft "Mmm," her face gradually turning red.

"Junior Brother!!" The man stopped his sword beside Mu Qi. Upon closer inspection, he appeared quite honest and kind, and Nan Kujin immediately felt a strong liking for him. "Greetings, Senior Brother!" she greeted him proactively. The senior brother looked at the masked woman before him, then at Mu Qi, with an air of knowing everything. "This must be the girl you've been thinking about!" Mu Qi nodded with a faint smile. The senior brother smiled amicably at Nan Kujin and said, "Miss, be careful, let me help you up." Nan Kujin reached out her hand, and the senior brother pulled her onto his sword. She turned around excitedly and called out to Ning Xue, who was silently standing in the distance, "Sister, come, let me help you up!" Ning Xue looked up in surprise, expecting that she would… Slowly approaching, before she could react, Nan Kujin grabbed her hand, pulled her close, and, amidst Ning Xue's gasp, held her firmly in his arms. "Hehe, look how timid you are, sister!" Ning Xue was somewhat captivated by Nan Kujin's scent, but she knew that Mu Qi was watching her. Reluctantly leaving Nan Kujin's embrace, Ningxue stood calmly to the side.

The eldest disciple, seeing everyone had arrived, smiled and reminded them, "Hold on tight!" He then muttered an incantation, and everyone felt the sword tremble slightly before rapidly ascending. Nan Kujin grabbed Ningxue, whispering, "Be careful!" Feeling the warmth from her palm, Ningxue felt a moment of satisfaction. But thinking of everything that had happened last night, hatred began to grow in her heart again.

Looking at everything beneath her feet, Nan Kujin thought this was much more fun than flying! Everything was shrinking, and she was delighted, yet afraid of falling, so she clung tightly to Mu Qi's sleeve, curiously observing everything below.

"Everyone be careful over here, it's very windy!" The sword had already entered the clouds, the surroundings a vast expanse of white, with strong winds blowing from all directions. Nan Kujin tightly gripped Ningxue's hand, while Mu Qi held her close, her eyes squinting shut due to the strong wind.

But this discomfort lasted only a moment. As the senior brother's incantation grew faster and faster, the entire sword shot upwards at an unimaginable speed! In no time, the surroundings gradually calmed down. Nan Kujin cautiously opened her eyes, and before her appeared a sect bathed in sunlight! Smoothing her wind-blown hair, Nan Kujin's curious eyes darted around. What magnificent architecture! Imposing pavilions, solemn and dignified, each with seven or eight disciples guarding its entrance, while inside, disciples moved about in an orderly fashion. Above the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, many disciples patrolled on flying swords, guarding against any enemy attacks. Everything about it gives people a sense of rigor, which shows the level of management of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion!

"Junior brother, we've arrived. Let's go down first!" The senior brother, clearly familiar with everything that had just happened, still smiled憨憨地. Nan Kujin nodded and turned to Mu Qi, saying, "Will we be living here from now on?" Mu Qi nodded and smiled, "What? Don't you like it?" Nan Kujin hurriedly waved her hand, "How could I! It just feels a bit like a dream..." "Alright, enough talk, let's go down quickly. While I'm free, I'll introduce you to our senior uncles first, and then show you around our Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion! I can also tell you some of our sect's rules. Besides, some places are forbidden areas here. If you accidentally wander in, it'll be troublesome!"

"Alright, let's hurry!"

The senior brother waved his right hand, and a beam of green light flew out from his hand, wrapping around the sword. The sword paused with a kind of spirituality, obediently heading towards the ground. A moment later, Nan Kujin and her group landed safely. "Senior Uncle, what a coincidence! I was just about to look for you!" The eldest senior brother suddenly looked excitedly behind Nan Kujin. Nan Kujin turned around and saw a group of elderly men with an air of otherworldly elegance walking towards her. Understanding dawned on her, and Nan Kujin respectfully greeted each of her senior uncles, "Nan Kujin greets all senior uncles!" "Hehe, Mu Qi, this is the girl you've been thinking about. She's quite polite!" The leading elder stroked his long, white beard and looked at Nan Kujin with a smile.

"Senior Uncle, you flatter me." "Alright, everyone, don't stand there. Come and sit in my room! You must be quite tired from the journey!" Nan Kujin didn't know why, but apart from this elder, everyone else who came with him seemed somewhat hostile towards her, which was evident from their faces. But then she thought that this was also her first time visiting the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, so perhaps she was overthinking it!

She had only taken a few steps when suddenly the earth trembled violently. A golden cloud in the distance suddenly burst forth with thousands of rays of light, a magnificent and spectacular sight! The sea of clouds churned, as if something was about to burst forth...

Someone reacted first, shouting, "The Sword King's Embryo has been born ahead of schedule!" Everyone's faces trembled. Nan Kujin, somewhat curious, tugged at Mu Qi's sleeve and whispered, "What happened?" Mu Qi quickly replied, "Every disciple of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion has a sword they wear until old age. And this sword usually chooses its own master. This Sword King's Embryo is a peerless sword that the previous Pavilion Master began cultivating, for hundreds of years. It was supposed to be born in the next few months, but unexpectedly, it's come early! I wonder who will have such an honor this time?"

With a loud "boom," the golden cloud shattered in an instant, revealing a pure white sword body. Several senior members of the Pavilion guarding the sword embryo were about to step forward to take it away, but unexpectedly, the sword embryo suddenly emitted ten thousand golden rays and flew towards Nan Kujin's direction. The senior disciples were stunned for a moment, then rushed forward to stop the sword embryo, but their speed was no match for this peerless sword. In no time, the sword embryo was already in front of Nan Kujin. Seeing the sword embryo's fierce approach, Nan Kujin was terrified and ran away. The sword embryo relentlessly pursued her, desperately trying to catch up. Behind them, Mu Qi and Ning Xue, worried about Nan Kujin's safety, anxiously chased after her; behind them, the disciples and senior disciples of the pavilion stared intently at the sword embryo, flying towards Nan Kujin on their respective flying swords.

"Ah!" Nan Kujin screamed, her foot twisted, and she fell to the ground. Frustrated, she rubbed her slightly swollen ankle, glaring hatefully at the sword embryo that was dangling in front of her. Enraged, she grabbed the sword. The elders of the sect immediately turned pale, shouting, "Shadow Sect spy, let go!" A golden light shot through the sword and into Nan Kujin's body. Startled, Nan Kujin tried to shake off the Sword King's embryo, but the embryo trembled and transformed into a white light, "whoosh," entering her body. Faced with this, Mu Qi and Ning Xue, who had rushed to her side, were just as stunned as Nan Kujin.

"Shadow Sect spy, prepare to die!" A white-robed man gritted his teeth and attacked Nan Kujin with hatred. Mu Qi snapped out of his daze, drew his sword, and engaged the man in combat. Someone in the crowd shouted, "Kill her, and the sword embryo will surely choose another master!" Nan Kujin looked up in surprise, only to find that the one who shouted was none other than the kind-looking senior brother who had led them up the mountain! As if watching the most hilarious joke in the world, Nan Kujin pointed at the senior brother with a ferocious expression, watching the crowd surround the three of them, and burst into hysterical laughter. Mu Qi, distracted by the laughter, looked worriedly at Nan Kujin, who was slumped on the ground. A flash of sword light appeared, and a wound appeared on Mu Qi's chest. Seeing this, Nan Kujin struggled to her feet and went to Mu Qi's side, covering the gushing wound with her hand, asking anxiously and with heartache, "Does it hurt! Mu Qi, you have to hold on! Don't fall asleep, do you hear me?!" Watching Mu Qi gradually close his eyes, Nan Kujin shouted! Releasing her hand from the wound, she saw that the blood had turned a terrifying black!

"Fine! Fine, Wan Jian Ge! If you want to kill, then kill! Quickly! You call yourselves a righteous sect, yet you resort to such despicable methods!" Nan Kujin stood up, shielding Ning Xue behind her, and shouted! A sword immediately attacked, and Nan Kujin dodged alertly, but her veil was torn off, revealing her entire face. Injured by the sword's energy, Nan Kujin spat out a mouthful of blood, glaring fiercely at everyone before her. Even as a vengeful ghost, she wouldn't let a single one of them go! "Jin'er, run..." Mu Qi said weakly, spitting out large chunks of blood that stained the surrounding ground red. "Stop talking nonsense! If we're leaving, the three of us will leave together!" Without thinking, Nan Kujin picked up Mu Qi's fallen sword, looking at those hypocritical people from the pavilion, wishing she could tear them to pieces!

"Hehehe~~~~ I didn't expect that after so many years, your Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion is still as hypocritical and insidious as ever! Bullying the few with numbers, and even using poison, aren't you ashamed!" With a long laugh, a man in flowing white robes appeared above the crowd, riding a sword. "Don't be afraid, young lady, I will save you.

"
The middle-aged man in white arrogantly tossed out these words, unaware that Nan Kujin was now on the verge of a violent outburst! Save us? Then hurry up! Didn't you see Mu Qi vomiting more and more blood? He's so weak right now!!! She glared hatefully at the group of Wan Jian Ge disciples before her, thinking, "What you've done to me today, I will repay you twofold in the future!

" "Hey!! Yun Chengzi, slow down! Wait for me!" Yun Chengzi, who had just gathered spiritual energy in his hand, was startled by the shout behind him, almost falling off his sword! Turning around dejectedly, he yelled at the panting man, "Lin Mu, you deserve it! Who told you not to practice properly! Now you know how hard it is!" Nan Kujin looked up at the sound, only to see a giant sparrow! Wait… a sparrow? There's no such thing as a sparrow that big! With a dark expression, he looked at the guy named Yun Chengzi again, who said helplessly, "I know you're busy, Immortal Physician... but don't you even look at the mounts you can conjure with your spiritual power? I'm not saying this, it's just too infuriating!" Lin Mu scratched his head sheepishly, "I did my best! By the way, you bunch of scum from the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion! Do you know who I am? We're old neighbors with a century-long friendship!" He even winked. Nan Kujin was trembling with anger. Is this the time for you to be nostalgic?!

"Cough cough..." Yun Chengzi ignored his idiotic junior brother, raised his flying sword, and prepared to give them a warning. But the next second, everyone from the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion collapsed limply, their faces flushed. The older generation relied on their magical artifacts to desperately support themselves and avoid falling. "How about it, Senior Brother Yun? Fighting requires brains! Fighting one against many is no good! Fighting with poison is the best!!!" Upon hearing this, Yun Chengzi immediately covered his head with his hand. Heavens! Don't tell anyone I know him! Lin Mu smiled, riding his fat sparrow slowly closer to the people of Wanjian Pavilion, teasingly saying, "How is it? My senior brother's new 'One Night of Pleasure' tastes pretty good, right?" Upon hearing this, Yun Chengzi immediately shouted, "You've taken out your perverted senior brother's medicine to test again! What if someone dies?!" Lin Mu pouted as if nothing was wrong, "No, no, at most they'll suffocate!" Nan Kujin was stunned. If she hadn't misheard, she had just heard Yun Chengzi say that he was a medical immortal... What kind of medical immortal is this?! He has no medical ethics at all!

"You're the one who was attacked, right?" Lin Mu finally saw her. Suppressing his urge to punch her, Nan Kujin gritted her teeth and nodded. "Uncle, please save him!" Lin Mu also saw Mu Qi, who was pale in Nan Kujin's arms, frowned, and pointed at himself. "Uncle? What makes me look like an uncle?" Nan Kujin ignored his displeasure. "Will you save him or not?" "Fine, little girl, you dare to threaten me~ But I like it. Come on, get on first, I'll take you back to Medicine King Valley~" Nan Kujin knew that this kind of person wouldn't listen to reason but preferred to be forceful. Sigh! Look, she agreed so readily, what was she waiting for? She and Ning Xue quickly lifted Mu Qi onto the sparrow's back. It seemed that there was really no place for them to stand on the sparrow, so they had no choice but to ask the grumpy-faced Yun Chengzi to take them for a while.

On the way, Nan Kujin had no mood to look around anymore. Her heart was full of Mu Qi, and she was very worried about his injuries. Yun Chengzi, seeing this, understood her feelings. He said calmly, "Don't worry, young lady. Although my junior brother's magic power isn't great, his medical skills are among the best in the martial world. You can rest assured. He'll be fine." Nan Kujin's expression softened slightly upon hearing this. She smiled gratefully at him and lowered her head in silence.

About fifteen minutes later, they arrived at the Medicine King Valley that Lin Mu had mentioned. Upon closer inspection, it truly was a paradise on earth. Green mountains and clear waters flowed swiftly, with a few simple bamboo houses by the stream, beside a waterfall that seemed to cascade down from the sky, its spray shimmering beautifully in the air! In the man-made bamboo grove, the clear chirping of birds could be heard from time to time, and butterflies fluttered, leaving the most beautiful traces in the air... It was indeed a wonderful place to live! She secretly admired it, but then noticed that Lin Mu, carrying Mu Qi, had already entered one of the bamboo houses. Worried about Mu Qi's injuries, Nan Kujin hurriedly followed and entered the house. Ningxue saw this, hesitated for a moment, and was about to go inside, but Yun Chengzi stopped her outside. "My junior brother, a healer, always dislikes
having unrelated people present." Ningxue gritted her teeth, but still stopped.

===

... Nan Kujin looked anxiously at Lin Mu's solemn face, a sense of unease creeping into her heart. "Heavens! Please don't be so heartless! I beg you!"

Lin Mu withdrew his right hand from taking Mu Qi's pulse, shook his head, and glanced at Nan Kujin with regret. "It's no use. I didn't expect those bastards from the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion to be so ruthless. They used a deadly poison that kills on contact with blood. It's already a miracle he's lasted this long. It seems he still can't let go of you even in death. Miss, you should..." "No!" Nan Kujin shook her head resolutely and knelt down with a thud. "I, Nan Kujin, have never knelt before anyone in my life! Uncle, you must have a way! Please, whatever the consequences, I'm willing to bear them!" Lin Mu looked at Nan Kujin's unwavering resolve, sighed, and quickly helped her up, helping her sit on the bed. He asked softly, "Are you sure?" Nan Kujin nodded. "I'm willing! I'm willing to do anything to save Mu Qi!" Lin Mu glanced at Nan Kujin with regret. "Alas! There is a method, but it's far too vicious. It's a Gu technique my senior brother accidentally obtained from Miao territory, originally used by Miao women to control their beloved. However, in this situation, that Gu technique can actually save his life..." Seeing the joy gradually appear on Nan Kujin's face, Lin Mu's expression hardened. "Don't be so happy yet. Although my elder brother obtained the cultivation method for this Gu technique, the most important love Gu was lost due to a fortuitous event. Without that love Gu, I can only combine it with another sinister Gu technique, using blood as a medium, to save his life! But while that treatment method has a very high chance of curing him, your chances of survival are almost, almost zero. You are essentially transferring your life to him, allowing him to continue living with the life that originally belonged to you." "If you are lucky enough to survive, then under the influence of the Love Gu technique, you will be intertwined. If one of you dies, the other will certainly not live past midnight tomorrow. Do you understand? Are you still willing now?" "I am willing! Don't say anymore. Actually, I think those poisons were originally prepared for me! When they wanted to kill me, they kept calling me a spy of the Shadow Sect. They were probably already prepared to kill me! Now they have mistakenly injured Mu Qi. It's all because of me! Because of me!" Seeing Nan Kujin's tears falling, but without any trace of regret on her face,
Lin Mu couldn't help but feel a sense of respect for the woman in front of him. But... alas! What a pity!

"Alright, miss, go back and rest well. Come find me in this room again tonight." "Okay, then I'll go back first."

"Sister!" Seeing Nan Kujin walk out of the room with red eyes, Ningxue immediately rushed forward. "Are you alright, sister? What happened? Why is your face so pale?" Nan Kujin smiled gently. "Don't worry, it's nothing. After going through so much today, let's go back and rest." "Okay." Lin Mu stared at Nan Kujin suspiciously for a while, but couldn't detect anything unusual on her face, so he gave up and followed her to a room that Yun Chengzi had prepared for them.

"Junior brother! How is she?" "Ah~ I never expected that I, who am over a hundred years old, would meet such a devoted woman. If she weren't almost certainly not going to survive, I would definitely take her as my disciple!" Lin Mu shook his head regretfully. Yun Chengzi was somewhat surprised and pointed at the unconscious Mu Qi on the bed. "What, even you couldn't save him? Did you have to use those dangerous methods?" Lin Mu glared at him irritably. "Senior brother, tell me, if a person's blood is contaminated with toxins and necrotic, can that person still be saved? It's lucky that he met me. If he had met one of those quack doctors in the martial arts world, he would probably be meeting the King of Hell by now!" Yun Chengzi's expression changed slightly upon hearing this. "Those beasts from the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion!" "Heh, Senior Brother, you know perfectly well that everyone in the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion
is heartless and treacherous! Back then, our Grandmaster even saved their Grandmaster! But what happened afterward? Hundreds of people from our Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion were slaughtered by them, leaving only me, Senior Brother, and Ni Luo! Tell me, what they did to that Nan Kujin is nothing compared to what our Medicine King Valley people did!" Yun Chengzi fell silent upon hearing this. Looking at his junior brother's sorrowful eyes, he sighed inwardly and walked out the door.

As soon as he stepped outside, he saw a figure standing quietly by the stream, her back to the setting sun. Her black hair, now dyed red, danced in the air. Her delicate face gazed calmly at the mountains and water, showing no signs of someone on the verge of death. Yun Chengzi now understood why his junior brother had felt such regret for this woman's impending demise! Such a resilient woman, if she were a man, would surely have achieved great things in the future… Though a woman, she possessed such spirit; truly rare! He slowly approached, “Miss…” “Hmm?” Nan Kujin turned around in surprise, looking at Yun Chengzi who had appeared unnoticed, and smiled warmly. “Miss, don’t you feel reluctant to leave?” “Miss? Just call me Jin’er~ How could I not feel reluctant? You already know everything from your junior brother, right? I just want to cherish everything before I die, like many others, and take a good look at everything before me…” Yun Chengzi looked at the woman before him, who was feigning ease, and shook his head with a sigh. "Actually, I still have many, many people I care about. I wonder if Senior Brother could do me a favor? Consider it my last words." Yun Chengzi nodded. "Miss Jin'er, please speak freely. If it's within my power, I will do my best!" "Look at you, it sounds like you're asking me to go through hell and high water. I just... I just can't let go of Ningxue, and Muqi... Big Brother, your magic seems quite powerful. If I die, could you take Muqi as your disciple and watch over him to prevent him from taking his own life? Would that be alright?" Seeing Yun Chengzi nod, Nan Kujin continued, "My sister Ningxue, although we are not actually related by blood, I am very..." "If you're worried about something, you can take care of me too, okay? Also, I have a strange Sword King Embryo inside me. It seems quite powerful, but I heard from the people of the Myriad Swords Pavilion that if I die, it will find another master. Why don't you take it in as well, brother?" Yun Chengzi was surprised to hear the words "Sword King Embryo" and was about to speak when Nan Kujin quickly covered his mouth with her hand. "It's a promise, no going back on your word! I gave that thing to you because I know you're a good person, brother. After all, it wouldn't be good for that thing to fall into the hands of those people from the Myriad Swords Pavilion, don't you think?" Yun Chengzi nodded hesitantly, but was surprised to see Nan Kujin smile. It was a smile that was somewhat lonely, a smile that was somewhat relieved.

Nan Kujin turned around gracefully, facing the cascading waterfall, closed her eyes, and enjoyed the moment of tranquility.

Humans and ghosts, heaven and earth,
ten thousand pieces of gold seem generous,
life is but a dream
, only a good heart

remains, beauty
fades and
returns life and death are preordained, no need to complain about early
death, love lingers in the dark

, helpless, where can one turn back? Stars shift,
helpless, when will fate arrive? Others rule,
bells ring and feasts vanish, one day
only yesterday's wealth remains.

Mountains and rivers are hazy,
flowing flowers are low in the mist , long-cherished
wishes are like a small boat on a cold river ,
the wind sweeps through, white hair and

beard. Yun Chengzi, who was about to leave, heard this song, her body stiffened, and she turned around in disbelief. Facing death, she could still sing such a moving melody! The voice was as agile as flowing water, the melody as ethereal as clouds and mist. She was like a spirit who had mistakenly entered the human world, facing parting, her heart was broken!

And so, as the sun set, watching the sunrise, Nan Kujin closed her eyes, listening intently to the last sounds the world left for her… ===

... "Uncle, let's begin!" Hearing this voice, Lin Mu felt indignant. You call him "big brother," but I'm called "uncle"—that's so unfair! Seeing no one around, he felt a strange sense of indignation. Nan Kujin was somewhat bewildered, but she didn't care and urged him to hurry. Giving Nan Kujin a disapproving glare, Lin Mu took two sharp knives from a sandalwood box and gave Nan Kujin a pain-relieving pill. Seeing that she was ready, he wielded the knives; a flash of blue light, and a long gash appeared on Nan Kujin's wrist. Without a moment's delay, Lin Mu quickly made a similar cut on Mu Qi's wrist, and then drained the poisonous blood from the other side. Watching the poisonous blood gushing out, Lin Mu knew the time had come! Using the blood left by Nan Kujin, she quickly drew an ancient array around her and Mu Qi. Standing outside the blood array, she chanted incantations. When the love spell was finished, an astonishing scene appeared before her eyes! The blood flowing from Nan Kujin's wrist seemed to possess a spirit, flowing straight down like water, not a drop spilling, completely flowing into Mu Qi's wounded wrist. Watching Mu Qi's face gradually regain color, her blood slowly merging into Mu Qi's body, Nan Kujin smiled weakly. Her pale face reflected the moonlight, like a porcelain doll, as if it would shatter at the slightest touch. At this moment, Nan Kujin felt extremely tired and only wanted to sleep soundly. When the wound on Mu Qi's wrist healed automatically without leaving a scar, she knew it was done. Unable to hold on any longer, she slowly closed her eyes and collapsed to the ground. What awaited her was endless darkness… 05-08 Was the so-called senior brother of Medicine King Valley dead? Or did he travel back in time? Nan Kujin felt a darkness before her eyes and was somewhat at a loss. "Jin'er, Jin'er, how could you do this! Wake up!" "Mu Qi! What are you doing! You'll hurt my sister!" Ningxue's voice trembled slightly, choked with tears. I smiled wryly; it was just two fat mosquitoes disturbing my sleep! Hmph! I tossed and turned! "How could you let her save me! You knew she would die, didn't you?! Why didn't you stop her! Why!" Nan Kujin was speechless. Brother, I'm not dead yet! Can't you tell? Even if I were dead, I could still move? Speechless… Sigh! That perverted healer, if you don't take some action soon, you might get devoured by Mu Qisheng! Sure enough, someone quickly and very enthusiastically said, "Didn't you see her move just now? She didn't look dead at all! Whew~ I've never seen anyone so lucky! I wasted so many elixirs!! Waaah~~~ She's probably too ugly even the King of Hell wouldn't accept her! Sigh~ I'm kind-hearted, I'll take her as my disciple after she wakes up~ Sigh, I've realized how kind I am~~~" Damn you, you pervert, you're the one who's too ugly to be wanted! Hmph! I'll owe you this debt for now, wait until I become your disciple and see if I don't kill you! How dare you say I'm ugly! I'm so angry! How dare you say I'm ugly! Damn it, you're the one who's ugly and nobody wants you!

Mu Qi's voice softened slightly, "Really? Then why hasn't she woken up yet?" "Do you think she's a goddess? It's good enough that she's not dead, you want her to wake up quickly? Dream on! Come here, let me check if she has a fever..." "Cough cough... Junior brother, can you please be a little more careful?" Yun Chengzi's helpless voice rang out. Nan Kujin thought to herself: No, no, I'd better wake up. If I keep holding it in like this, I'll definitely suffer internal injuries! She slowly opened her eyes, her vision blurry, but she could clearly feel two people rushing towards her. She exclaimed with delight, "You're awake!! That's wonderful!!" "Cough cough... Be gentle, if this continues, you'll kill me even if I don't die!" Nan Kujin weakly uttered these words, looking at Ningxue's tearful eyes, and laboriously reached out to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes. "Silly girl, why are you crying? I'm fine, aren't I?" Ningxue nodded repeatedly. "Okay, I won't cry. Sister, you're not allowed to act on your own like that again, okay!" Glancing secretly at Mu Qi's somewhat unfriendly expression, Nan Kujin stuck out her tongue. "Mu Qi, don't be angry, okay? I just wanted to save you~" Seeing Nan Kujin's coquettish manner, Mu Qi found it impossible to be angry. "Don't do that again, you hear me!" "How could I dare do that again? We're in the same boat now~~~" "Good that you know!" Ningxue was a little confused by the conversation between the two. Why were they in the same boat? Seeing Lin Mu's meaningful smile, Ning Xue fell into deep thought.

"Master, please accept my bow!" Just as everyone was immersed in joy, Mu Qi's sudden kneeling startled everyone present. Yun Chengzi snorted heavily, "Who was it that refused to become my disciple just now?" Mu Qi felt a little embarrassed upon hearing this. Nan Kujin sighed and said, "Big brother, just accept him! Besides, you promised me..." Yun Chengzi sighed again, "I really don't know where you got your good fortune, to have such a clever woman who cares so much about you. Alright, tell me, why did that person who refused to become my disciple just now agree?" "I want to become stronger! Only when I become stronger will Jin'er not encounter someone like this again today." "Such a situation." Yun Chengzi looked at Mu Qi approvingly, "Good lad, yes, that's how you should treat someone you like! It's getting late, you'll come back to Tianshan with me tomorrow!" "Tianshan? Is there a lot of snow there? You, Mu Qi, went to play in the snow without me, who knows when we'll see each other again!" Yun Chengzi looked at her in surprise, "Who told you there's a lot of snow in Tianshan? Tianshan is a place that's evergreen all year round! Who told you that, Miss Jin'er?" Nan Kujin's face immediately darkened. Who told her that? She couldn't very well tell him she read it in a novel! She quickly waved her hand and said, "Maybe I remembered wrong!" She smiled apologetically. At this moment, a slightly teasing voice sounded in her ear, "No wonder you're the disciple Lin Mu wanted to take in! You're full of energy in no time. I really don't know what you're made of!" Nan Kujin glared at the pervert and honestly confessed, "Actually, I feel warm all over right now. It seems like something is constantly channeling energy into my body. Is it that Sword King Embryo?" "What? Sword King Embryo? You even stole the Sword King Embryo from the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion? That's amazing!! They're going to be busy this time!" Nan Kujin said irritably, "Do you think the Sword King Embryo is easy to steal? I didn't provoke it. It actually followed me around like a madman as soon as it was born, causing the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion to..." "Everyone here wants to tear me to pieces, and when we're in trouble, they hide inside my body instead of helping me! Tch~ What kind of peerless sword is this?!" Lin Mu's mouth could easily fit an egg. "What? The Sword King's sword embryo has recognized you as its master? Good girl, your luck is truly amazing. As for why it's hiding inside your body and won't come out, you should ask your brother next to you."

Yun Chengzi frowned and thought for a moment before slowly saying, "Perhaps it's because you didn't communicate with it consciously, Miss Jin'er. It didn't sense that you were in danger, so naturally it won't come out to help you." "Communicate with it consciously? How do I do that?" Nan Kujin, always an inquisitive little girl, heard something so new and her eyes lit up as she quickly asked. "Just think to yourself that you need it and want it to come out, that should be enough. You might as well try it now." Hearing this, Nan Kujin didn't wait any longer. She quickly did as described in novels, holding her breath, calming her mind, and silently calling for it to come out. With a whoosh, a silver sword suddenly appeared in Nan Kujin's palm, shimmering captivatingly under the lamplight. The sword was of medium length, its color seemingly perfectly natural, without a single impurity. There were no overly complex embellishments, only ten small black gemstones inlaid on the hilt, within which something unknown seemed to move. These things appeared to be alive; whenever Nan Kujin touched the gemstones, they would move faster, as if summoned by her, sending a warm sensation to her fingertips. Now, looking closely, Nan Kujin found this sword truly beautiful, unlike the grotesque swords seen on television. On the contrary, this sword possessed a delicate and stunning beauty; even the slightest movement of her wrist emitted a dazzling, shimmering light that was enough to dazzle the eye. "What do you think?" Nan Kujin knew nothing about sword appreciation and had to ask Yun Chengzi for help.

Yun Chengzi brought his fingertips slightly closer to the sword, and a cold, sharp pain immediately shot through his fingertips. Looking down, she saw a small cut on her fingertip, a bead of cherry-red blood trembling precariously. "What a fine sword! Its sword energy is truly formidable!" Yun Chengzi exclaimed sincerely. "Wow, really! So amazing~ How about I call you 'Broken Wing' from now on?" Nan Kujin gently stroked the beautiful blade, speaking softly. The sword seemed to understand, trembling slightly before quickly returning to its calm state. "Alright, now go back to my body and rest!" As soon as Nan Kujin uttered these words, Broken Wing transformed into a silver light and once again entered Nan Kujin's body. Lin Mu was so envious he was practically drooling. He blinked and said, "What a treasure! Oh, right, I forgot to tell you, you need our senior brother's permission to become our disciple. But you're lucky, he'll be back in a few days. My senior brother wanders the martial world all year round and rarely comes back!" Nan Kujin was a little curious. If his junior brother's medical skills were so amazing, what would his senior brother be like? Lin Mu noticed Nan Kujin's curious gaze and chuckled, "Don't guess! My senior brother's medical skills are far superior to mine! But he's usually elusive, I rarely even see him! Oh, I forgot to tell you, you have another senior brother. He just finished his apprenticeship these past few days and went down the mountain for training. He should be back in a few days!" "I have another senior brother? Huh? Is he good?" "Anyway, he's better than you. By the way, let me remind you, your senior brother has a really bad personality~ We spoil him rotten~" Nan Kujin pouted, "That's obvious! How could he be my senior brother if he wasn't better than me?" She rolled her eyes at him, turned to Mu Qi, and pouted, "Don't forget me when you leave! You have to come find me first when you finish your apprenticeship!" Looking at the domineering person, Mu Qi smiled and nodded. He was also very reluctant to part with her.

"Alright, alright, that's enough. It's all your fault, I almost cried!" Nan Kujin rubbed her eyes with a smile. Just then, that weirdo, of all people, said, "Wow! That's so cheesy! I got goosebumps all over!" As he spoke, he flicked his right hand with a delicate, orchid-like gesture, repeatedly winking at Nan Kujin and the others. Yun Chengzi immediately clutched his head in his hand. Good heavens!!! Why did he have such an abnormal junior brother! Nan Kujin went even further, kicking him with a single blow. "You pervert!!! Even though you might be my master in the future, I just can't stand it anymore! Ahhh! I love cheesy stuff, so what?" "How could you treat your lovely, kind master like this~~~" Although Lin Mu easily dodged Nan Kujin's flying kick, he still felt disgusted for a while... Yun Chengzi was the first to lose his temper, kicking open the door and dragging Mu Qi out. Before leaving, he coldly tossed out, "We're
on our way tomorrow, let's go to sleep first." Not to be outdone, Nan Kujin grabbed Ning Xue and headed for the door, then added to Yun Chengzi's words, "I've just recovered from a serious illness, and Ning Xue is tired too, we're going to sleep!" With that, they vanished. In the distance, only the sound of someone howling in the cold night could be heard, "Waaaaah~~ How could you abandon me, all alone?"

Nan Kujin and the others rolled their eyes and walked faster and faster.

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...

Nan Kujin was quite helpless, but suddenly noticed that Ningxue was carrying a bundle on her back.

"Sister, what's this?" Nan Kujin looked at Ningxue with some confusion, a vague unease creeping into her heart. "Sister, I want to go out into the martial world to gain experience on my own." "What!" Upon hearing this, Nan Kujin immediately jumped out of bed. "What did you say? You, a weak woman, going to such a dangerous place as the martial world to gain experience? I don't agree!!" Ningxue smiled and stepped forward to soothe the angry girl. "Sister, I can't live under your wing forever. I should grow up too." Looking at Ningxue's clear and determined face, Nan Kujin felt a slight bitterness in her heart, yet she also felt that for a moment she no longer understood the Ningxue in front of her. When did she change? She herself didn't know. "But I'm worried that something might happen to you..." "Sister, don't worry, I will take good care of myself." Seeing Nan Kujin's concern for her so much, Ningxue felt a sweet warmth in her heart. In fact, like Mu Qi, she wanted to become stronger, she wanted to be Nan Kujin's pillar of support in times of crisis, and she wanted to take control of her own life!

"Alright, then you must come find me in the future!" So many changes had occurred in just a few days; those who had once been by her side were all gone. How could she not be heartbroken? Her eyes reddened slightly. No wonder they say women are made of water; she couldn't remember how many times she had cried. And the next second, Ningxue did something she herself couldn't believe: she kissed Nan Kujin's dark eyelashes. For a moment, both of them froze, frozen in this strange position. Ningxue was the first to react, hurriedly pushing Nan Kujin away, her eyes flickering, and stammering an apology, "I'm sorry, sister, I didn't know..." "It's alright, hehe..." Nan Kujin chuckled dryly, avoiding Ningxue's gaze, and lowered her head, muttering, "Then remember to take good care of yourself. Goodbye!" Ningxue nodded, looking at the silent, head bowed Nan Kujin, inwardly cursing herself for being too impulsive, and
softly said goodbye before leaving. Nan Kujin was left alone, sitting blankly on the bed, lost in thought…

“Ah~~ Good disciple, my senior brother is back, come with me quickly~~” Not long after Ningxue left, Lin Mu rushed in, pulling Nan Kujin towards the door. “Why are you in such a hurry?” “My senior brother is back~~~ He wants to see this new disciple who will soon be joining our sect~~” Nan Kujin then remembered that Medicine King Valley seemed to require the senior brother's permission to accept disciples. Helpless, she could only let him continue to pull her along…

As soon as they entered, they saw a person walking around. When they saw that face, they blurted out, “Selling, selling, selling…” The man clearly recognized Nan Kujin as well, hurriedly covering her mouth and pulling her aside. “How could it be you?” He deliberately lowered his voice, looking at Nan Kujin nervously, afraid that she would reveal that he was selling aphrodisiacs.

"Hehe~" Nan Kujin chuckled mischievously, raising an eyebrow at the so-called senior brother of Medicine King Valley before her. She glanced at Lin Mu, who was looking at her suspiciously, and had to admit once again that her luck was truly incredible!

A Second Encounter
"I never expected this~~~ Someone is actually the Medicine King~~~" Nan Kujin winked at the senior brother named "Lin Yanfeng," making him feel uneasy. "Hey, hey, hey! Don't look at me like that, why am I so unlucky..." "Alright~ then I'll get straight to the point! I'm quite interested in your skills, will you teach me?" "Wait, you said you're interested in my skills? You're not lying to me, are you! I've finally found a kindred spirit! Heaven is smiling upon me!" Nan Kujin was utterly speechless. It's just a little interest, does it have to be so exaggerated? Lin Mu, on the other hand, looked on with curiosity. He never imagined that these two people actually knew each other! They're still whispering to each other, not letting her know what they're saying... "Become my disciple..." Lin Yanfeng's words had barely left his lips when Lin Mu somehow caught them and rushed over, "How can that be! It's agreed that I'm the one who'll take her as my disciple, senior brother, how can you steal someone else's love! I don't agree!" Lin Mu was so anxious; she'd finally found someone she liked and wanted to take as her disciple, but who knew this senior brother also wanted to take her as his disciple! "What, don't forget, I'm the senior brother." Lin Yanfeng's mouth was practically crooked with a grin, completely ignoring his junior brother's unwilling expression. "No way! I've done her a favor, and there's a first-come, first-served rule, don't you understand?! Senior brother!" "I don't care, I've finally come back, I'm determined to take this disciple!" "I won't do it! I won't do it!..."
Seeing that a heated argument was inevitable, Nan Kujin yawned and said lazily, "You two can discuss it slowly, I'm going back to sleep first. Remember to call me when you've decided!" Watching the two of them staring at each other, Nan Kujin smiled and walked out the door. Ugh~ I need to get some sleep, I don't think I slept well last night!

She hadn't been lying down for long when two people rushed in. Nan Kujin was a little depressed, they'd already decided so quickly? "Well, what's the decision?" "We'll all be your masters!" Hearing the answer she wanted, Nan Kujin smiled and said, "Then, my two masters, I'm a little tired now. May I rest for a while? Do you want to see me take off my clothes?" Upon hearing this, the two men's faces turned bright red, and they ran away cursing. Nan Kujin stroked her chin, looking thoughtful, and after a while said, "How come people who live deep in the mountains for so long become so thin-skinned? Whatever, I don't want to think about it anymore, sleeping is the most important thing~" ===
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She hadn't known until she started learning that she actually had a talent for this. She didn't know if it was due to her genes or the "Compendium of Materia Medica" she'd read in middle school. In any case, she never forgot herbs after seeing them once, and she gradually learned about treatments for various illnesses, even able to prescribe her own. However… while she could prepare the prescriptions, her brewing skills were… well, let's just say they were terrifying! How could such seemingly ordinary decoctions be mixed with so many different flavors?! Even if the prescriptions could cure someone, the brewed medicine could be deadly! But it was precisely Nan Kujin's brewing skills that greatly inspired Lin Yanfeng
, leading him to create many new types of poisons, much to his delight. As for Lin Mu, the one testing the medicine, he was pitiful, his face contorted in agony, his stomach churning violently, tormenting him. Perhaps this was punishment ordained by fate! (Don't forget, someone once said that Nan Kujin was so ugly that even Yama, the King of Hell, wouldn't accept her. Our Nan Kujin still holds a grudge!)

Life passed uneventfully, though occasionally Lin Mu would cause some minor trouble, bickering with Nan Kujin, but ultimately, because the treacherous Lin Yanfeng protected Nan Kujin and they ganged up on Lin Mu, Lin Mu suffered a crushing defeat and could only angrily accept Nan Kujin's eternal punishment—washing the dishes. Nan Kujin thought perhaps a year would just slip by like this, until our Niluo returned to the mountain after completing her training.

That day…

"You perverted master, I'm back~ Why don't you come out and greet me?!" Who was yelling like that so early in the morning?! Nan Kujin was still immersed in a sweet dream when the shout startled her so much that she sat bolt upright in bed. She had played cards with those two masters too late last night and had planned to catch up on her sleep during the day, but who knew that someone would be shouting outside before she had even slept for two hours! How could she not be annoyed! Staring with bloodshot eyes from obvious sleep deprivation, Nan Kujin flung open the door of her house and shouted, "Which lunatic is causing trouble in Medicine King Valley so early in the morning! Someone! Close the door, unleash the dogs!!" The two people in the other two rooms were also indignant about being disturbed from their sleep. Upon hearing Nan Kujin's shout, they
replied in perfect unison, "No dogs, but we have a dog-beating stick!!!" (Sigh~~ Look at this, this is the consequence of pestering Nan Kujin to tell you about "The Legend of the Condor Heroes"...) After the shouts subsided, the three people in the room felt relieved and collapsed onto the bed with a thud, continuing their rendezvous with Morpheus. For a brief moment, the man standing in the wind stomped his feet in anger! In just two days, his perverted master and his elusive uncle had become so arrogant! And there seemed to be a junior sister who didn't know her place either! Two tigers can't share one mountain. Ni Luo thought for a moment and decided to deal with that junior sister first.

He pushed open Nan Kujin's door with a bang, but before he could take a step, he felt something trip him up. Before he could react, a bucket full of water came hurtling towards him. He dodged quickly, but his foot slipped on some smooth pebbles, causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ground in a very unseemly manner. Faced with this unexpected turn of events, Nan Kujin lost all interest in sleeping. He simply sat up in bed, angrily watching the handsome man in front of him enjoy the traps he usually set for Lin Mu... Ni Luo rubbed his sore bottom, looked up in annoyance, and found that the person in bed was already up. She was quietly watching him, her eyes as clear as a mountain spring, her brows slightly furrowed, probably because he had woken her up. "Where did that perverted master find this apprentice? She
's way prettier than any of the noble ladies or rich girls I've ever seen... Wait a minute, the more I look at her, the more familiar she seems. We must have met before!" Thinking this, Nilo immediately began processing the information in her mind. "Crazy..." Nan Kujin cursed inwardly. She'd just run in like that, now looking surprised and frowning—had she lost her mind after the fall?! Glancing dejectedly at the bewildered man sitting on the ground, Nan Kujin turned to go back to sleep.

"I know! I remember!" Just as Nan Kujin was about to lie down, this neurotic shout startled her, and she immediately sat up straight, glaring at the now sulking man. "Hey big brother, can you just say what you want to say? Stop stammering! You don't want to sleep, but I'm really sleepy!" "You damned woman who plotted against me last time! Give me back Blue Fox!!!" Nan Kujin was startled. The image of the person she'd met while holding Qingyan flashed through her mind—a man wearing a straw headband, a rope in his left hand, a crossbow in his right, his face somewhat dirty and disheveled, making it impossible to discern his features. Nan Kujin stared wide-eyed in surprise, scrutinizing the handsome man before her from head to toe several times, exclaiming incredulously, "You, you, you...you're that Eighth Route Army soldier?"
"What Eighth Route Army? Damn woman, give me back Blue Fox!!" Nan Kujin then remembered that the Eighth Route Army was something only people of their generation knew about. But the difference in their appearance before and after was just too great! "I released..." "Released! You released the blue fox!" Upon hearing Nan Kujin's calm statement that she had released the blue fox, Ni Luo immediately rushed forward and grabbed Nan Kujin's hand. "You released the blue fox? Do you know that blue fox fur is extremely valuable? Moreover, blue fox fur can be used in medicine, and it's incredibly hard to find! I finally caught one, and you just release it like this?" "I released it, so what!" Nan Kujin held her head high, looking like she didn't care about the fox or her life, but inwardly she was wondering, Qingyan's fur is so valuable? It can be used in medicine? I've never heard my master mention that.

At this moment, Lin Mu and Lin Yanfeng had already heard the commotion and rushed over. The first thing they saw was Ni Luo viciously gripping Nan Kujin's wrist, looking like she wanted to devour Nan Kujin. "What? Did I hear that right? Ni Luo, you caught the blue fox?" Lin Mu was so surprised that she didn't know what to say, but her overflowing joy quickly overshadowed Ni Luo's next words. "Yes, but this damned woman let it go!" "What? Jin'er, you let the blue fox go!!!" Lin Mu and Lin Yanfeng shouted almost simultaneously. Nan Kujin immediately covered her poor ears and replied, "Yes, I let it go. It's just a fox, what's the big deal!" Lin Mu almost fainted from anger upon hearing this. "Do you know! The blue fox is an ancient divine beast! You just let it go like that? There are probably only
three or four blue foxes in this world. You just let that blue fox go like that? Your brain is usually so sharp, why did it become so dull today?" Lin Mu tapped Nan Kujin's head in annoyance. Nan Kujin cried out in pain, "You never told me that before!" Lin Yanfeng and Lin Mu, who were just about to teach this usually arrogant little girl a lesson, were speechless. Indeed…
“Hey, you one-track-minded lunatic, jumping around like that first thing in the morning! Do you even know how much it hurts?! Don’t you have any self-awareness?” Ni Luo snapped out of her daze and looked down, immediately noticing Nan Kujin’s slightly reddened wrist. Feeling a surge of impulsiveness, she quickly released her hand.

Nan Kujin pouted, rubbing her wrist, glaring at Ni Luo and the others. Ni Luo then realized what she had just said about her—'one-track-minded'? Was she really that stupid? Her anger flared up again, and she almost gritted her teeth, saying, “Who are you calling one-track-minded?” Without thinking, Nan Kujin blurted out, “Whoever looks like one.” Seeing the tense atmosphere, Lin Mu and Lin Yanfeng quietly began to head towards the door. They knew these two’s temperaments very well; let them argue, let them tear the house apart—their lives were the priority now.

The tension was escalating, and a major battle seemed inevitable… “

Hmph
, I’m not arguing with you anymore! My mouth is dry from all the cursing! Seriously, you’re so annoying!” Nan Kujin stood with one hand on her hip, glaring angrily at the man sitting leisurely on the ground. He must have done it on purpose! At first, when he just sat down and started arguing with her, she thought he was just tired from traveling. Now she realized he knew this was going to be a fierce battle, so… how infuriating! "Huh? Can't keep up with the insults? I'm perfectly fine~ Try to fight me~ You're still too green!" Seeing the man's arrogant expression, Nan Kujin was immediately filled with energy. "I am green, no match for a certain old man!" "Who are you calling an old man?" "I'm talking about you, no way, let's have a one-on-one fight!" "A good man doesn't fight with a wicked woman!" "Oh dear, did I hear that right? What did that person just say?" Nan Kujin had already rolled up her sleeves, ready for a big fight,
but who knew that this person would voluntarily sue for peace? Nan Kujin didn't care, she was ready to unleash her "passion" on whoever was the troublemaker. "Don't think I'm afraid of you, we've already demolished a bamboo house, if we keep fighting, I won't have anywhere to stay tonight!" "Oh? Is that so?" Nan Kujin narrowed her eyes dangerously, glancing at the current situation with a sly smile. Hmm, four, good! I'll demolish one first! Let's see what you'll do tonight!

Watching Nilu pat her bottom and turn to go into the bamboo forest to find her two masters who had vanished without a trace, Nan Kujin smiled sinisterly and immediately took action. "I'll show you," she thought, "that angering Nan Kujin is asking for trouble! Behold my invincible destructive power!" (Look, look~ tsk tsk, what a vengeful child~~)

"Niluo~ are you sure it's safe? I still feel uneasy!" Lin Mu's timid voice came through, followed by Niluo's impatient reply, "Of course, that girl isn't good enough for me. She'll have to practice a bit more to fight me~" "Are you sure? I have a bad feeling about this. Knowing Jin'er's personality, she won't let you off so easily. She holds grudges very well!" Lin Yanfeng's voice rang out, immediately echoing Lin Mu's sentiment. Niluo scoffed and said slowly, "Don't worry, hurry up and get me some food~ I'm starving!" "You brat..." "You brat! All you do when you get back is enslave us!" Ni Luo and the others laughed as they emerged from the woods. Just then, they heard a woman's energetic singing: "Aww~~ The East is Red, the sun rises, China has produced a Communist! He strives for the happiness of the people, he is the great savior of the people, the Communist loves the people, he is our guide, to build a new China, he leads us forward! The Communist Party is like the sun! Shining brightly wherever it goes! Wherever there is a Communist Party, the people are liberated! Great savior!" Nan Kujin sang happily, completely unaware of the sudden stiffening of the smiles on the faces of the group who had come... After a long while, Ni Luo finally came to her senses and roared, "You damned woman! Are you looking for death?!"

It's over... It seems this meal is going to be a disaster...

Finally, it was time to eat. Lin Mu and Lin Yanfeng sat somewhat timidly in the distance, their bowls piled high with food, but they showed no interest in eating. They just blinked their bright eyes, intently watching the situation on Nan Kujin's side. Nan Kujin and Ni Luo sat facing each other, their eyes exchanging a silent, palpable tension. Ni Luo, finally unable to bear the hunger in her stomach, spoke up, "Eat!" Nan Kujin smiled mysteriously, picked up her chopsticks but didn't touch any food. Ni Luo thought to herself, "I can't poison you while you're at the table. What danger could there be? I'll just eat without worry. She can't do anything funny." She picked up her chopsticks and lunged for the vibrant green vegetables, but just as she was about to grab one, another pair of chopsticks beat her to it. Ni Luo looked up dejectedly and saw Nan Kujin leisurely putting the vegetables into her mouth, her cherry-red
lips opening and closing, incredibly alluring. Ni Luo felt a flutter in her heart for a moment, but when she saw Nan Kujin's mischievous eyes, she shuddered, thinking to herself, "Please, don't fall for this tigress, or you'll regret it!"

Nan Kujin ate her vegetables while watching the man who hadn't spoken. His name seemed to be Ni Luo. His hair was unusual, a light blonde, seemingly natural. She vividly remembered how disliked boys in her original world with that color, so why didn't she find this man repulsive? To be honest, he was quite handsome, with a fair complexion, beautiful eyes, and long, slightly feminine eyelashes that fluttered occasionally, captivating her. His thin lips had a lustrous sheen, making one want to take a bite. If Nan Kujin hadn't known his incredibly awful personality so well, she might have considered adding him to her group of handsome men. Alas, with his personality... well, never mind! Nan Kujin smiled faintly, staring intently into those beautiful eyes, carefully observing his every glance. The moment she could discern his thoughts from his eyes, she would be the first to grab a piece of food and put it in her mouth. After several rounds, Ni Luo finally lost her temper and slammed her chopsticks on the table. But for some reason, the image of her lips opening and closing kept flashing through her mind, and she suddenly couldn't bear to look at her. She turned away angrily, snatched the food from Lin Mu's hands, and headed towards Lin Yanfeng's room. Lin Mu felt like crying, crying out in anguish—"Why am I always the one who gets hurt?!" She glared angrily at the culprit, only to see Nan Kujin blinking innocently, making Lin Mu grit her teeth in anger. Lin Yanfeng sighed repeatedly. Why did these two disciples love to argue so much? Did they owe each other something in their past lives?

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... Feigning displeasure, Yun Chengzi put down his chopsticks and said seriously, "Mu boy, do you want to become stronger?" "Of course." "But I think with your current state, you'll never get stronger!" "Master..." Yun Chengzi saw his expression change and knew his words were starting to have an effect. He continued, "Haven't you heard that you can't do two things at once? With your current state, what kind of future can you achieve! I know you miss Jin'er, but what right do you have to miss her?! Do you want her to be as helpless as she was at the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion last time? Or do you want her to sacrifice her life for yours again? Wake up, Mu
Qi! Without strong strength, how will you protect her in the future? You'd better put aside your feelings for her for now, practice diligently, and strive to surpass me in a short time! Do you understand?" Mu Qi seemed stunned by these words. He lowered his head and pondered for a long time before finally nodding firmly!

Seeing this, Yun Chengzi secretly praised him in his heart—"This child is teachable!" Mu Qi suddenly stopped eating, looked at Yun Chengzi for a long time, and then said, "Master, do you have any records of your martial arts written down? If so, could you lend them to me? I want to start practicing today so I can see Jin'er soon!" Yun Chengzi's heart skipped a beat. This was such a big change! But it didn't matter; it was a good omen! Smiling and nodding, Yun Chengzi said, "Of course I do. Come to my room to get it after you finish eating!" Mu Qi happily thanked his master and began to eat. Yun Chengzi couldn't help but sigh—"The power of love is truly great!"

In the quiet of the night, only the light in Mu Qi's room on Mount Tian was still on. Through the window screen, one could vaguely see a man sitting on the bed, eyes closed, seemingly practicing martial arts. Yes, this was the enlightened Mu Qi. He had been practicing for almost an hour. He knew that learning martial arts was a gradual process, and he didn't want to suffer the same fate as those people on TV who went into a state of demonic possession—that was no joke. Besides, his life was now intertwined with Jin'er's; how could he joke about her life? But thinking of this, a smile quietly crept onto his lips. At least in this respect, they would still be together until old age, wouldn't they? That was enough! Feeling the faint spiritual energy within his body, Mu Qi knew he had entered the gate. This was a good start, and from now on, he just needed to practice according to the book. With a little more effort, he believed he could surpass Yun Chengzi in a little over a year. Jin'er, you must wait for me!

Gently opening his eyes, Mu Qi got out of bed, picked up a handkerchief, wiped the sweat from his forehead, put away the martial arts manual his master had given him, and then went to sleep peacefully.

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Ni Luo was extremely frustrated that night. Nan Kujin had demolished his house during the day, and now he was worrying about where to stay. Looking at the two anxious people in front of him, one of them had already made up his mind. He strode forward and smiled sweetly at Lin Mu, "Good Master, I'm sorry to trouble you tonight!" Lin Mu, hearing this, assumed he was going to sleep with him that night and nodded somewhat helplessly. But then he heard him continue, "Master, please share a room with Uncle-Master tonight..." "What? Share a room with him while you comfortably occupy my room all by yourself? No way, I won't do it!" Lin Mu immediately objected. After all, he was Ni Luo's master; how could he treat her like this! "But someone just promised me! And I have a jar of Zhuangyuanhong wine that's been brewing for a long time, Master, don't you want to try some?" Hearing about the fine wine, Lin Mu didn't care about being wronged anymore and agreed immediately. He pulled Lin Yanfeng, who was so angry he couldn't speak, away, not forgetting to turn back and remind him, "Then disciple must keep his promise! Also, it's a bit chilly, remember to close the windows!" Ni Luo nodded with a smile, humming a little tune as he left~ Since that

morning's encounter
, Ni Luo seemed to be deliberately avoiding Nan Kujin every day, and the number of times they met had obviously decreased. Nan Kujin, however, found Ni Luo very interesting. When he argued with him and got angry, he was clearly like a stubborn child, yet he still pretended to be mature. So, while Ni Luo desperately tried to avoid him, he happily searched for him everywhere, just to pass the time. In truth, the more Ni Luo interacted with Nan Kujin lately, the stronger the strange feeling in his heart became. He didn't know why, but now, whenever he was with her, he would feel flustered and dare not look at her. His perverted master, Lin Mu, said that he had fallen for her, but how could he fall for such a tigress? Moreover, when facing so many noble ladies from royal families, he had no interest whatsoever, even indifference. But why did he feel a strange sense of joy when he saw her? To be honest, she did have a certain amount of beauty, and she did have a clever and insightful mind, but her mouth! That unforgiving mouth! That mouth that always made him stomp his feet in anger! How could the woman Ni Luo liked be like this? The person he liked didn't have to be too beautiful, but she should definitely be a virtuous and kind woman. Unlike this crazy woman, with her bad temper, stubbornness, never getting out of bed before noon, her mind full of strange things, always playing mahjong and poker, where was the ladylike demeanor? Ni Luo should be avoiding this kind of woman like the plague, how could he possibly like her?

Ni Luo was currently huddled in the somewhat dark woodshed, having fallen to this state to avoid her. If they were to get together, wouldn't she torment him to death? Ni Luo buried his head in his knees, thinking sullenly, when suddenly the door was flung open from the outside! "Yo~ Ni Luo, what are you doing hiding here? You should go back to your room to sleep! What, are you afraid I'll cause you trouble?" As if speaking of the devil, Ni Luo appeared. A little uncomfortable with the sudden sunlight, Ni Luo shielded his eyes with his hand, squinting at Nan Ku Jin. "Afraid of you? Hmph! It would be strange if I were afraid of you! With your abilities, go back and cultivate for a few more years before coming back to fight me! Alright, alright, stop bothering me, little brat, go do what you need to do, and don't forget your master promised to teach you how to use golden needles to heal today!" Hearing Ni Luo's somewhat disdainful tone, Nan Ku Jin laughed instead of getting angry. "You think I'm that bored? I just remembered something and wanted to remind you." "What is it?" Ni Luo was puzzled by Nan Ku Jin's words. He had entered Medicine King Valley before her; what was there that he didn't know? What was she trying to remind him of? "If I remember correctly, Ni Luo, you became Lin Mu's disciple, while I have an additional master, your uncle! So, according to seniority, you should call me Junior Sister, shouldn't you?" "What?" "Oh~ Junior Brother, don't be shy~ As your senior sister, I'll protect you from now on!" "You damn woman, give me..." Ni Luo was about to speak, but when he saw Nan Ku Jin's bright eyes, his heart suddenly pounded wildly. He quickly pushed Nan Ku Jin away and ran away under her curious gaze. How embarrassing!!!

Watching Ni Luo run away blushing, Nan Kujin wondered, "I didn't really tease him, did I? Why is he so red? Could he have a fever? I need to call Lin Yanfeng and the others to check on him right away." Nan Kujin was lost in thought when she suddenly remembered Ni Luo's story about Lin Yanfeng teaching acupuncture treatment earlier that day. She immediately rushed to the pharmacy, only to hear Lin Yanfeng shout—"Jin'er, you brat, why aren't you here yet?! I'll stick needles into you!!!" Nan Kujin clearly saw the bamboo house shake a few times. Covering her poor ears, she cautiously pushed open the door and saw Lin Yanfeng holding a handful of glittering golden needles, frowning angrily at this late 'good' disciple. "Hehehe~ Master~ Don't be angry, I
'm only a little late!" Lin Yanfeng slammed the door shut, and soon a deafening laugh echoed from inside. "Master, oh my god... Hahaha... Master, your disciple won't dare... Hahaha, could you please pull the needles out of the laughing acupoint... Hahaha..." "Hmph! Just because I haven't shown my teeth doesn't mean I'm a pushover! Stick them in! Feel it!" (...Although someone's laughter was earth-shattering, let's all observe three seconds of silence for her~)

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...

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, her brows furrowed, as if she were enduring immense pain. Qingyan felt utterly dark, her body felt like it was falling apart, and she couldn't muster any strength. The darkness suffocated her, it was so painful... so painful... "Yanyan, hang in there, I'm waiting for you~" Suddenly, her vision brightened, and Nan Kujin descended before her in the light. "Wife~~~ I, I feel so much pain..." She smiled faintly from afar, "Good girl~ Yan Yan, bear with it,
it's because your body is growing... You know, you've become more beautiful!" "Really? Wife? I've grown a little? That's great, from now on I can hold you in my arms! From now on I can do what Grandpa Liu drew in that book! Wife, is that okay?" "Okay, wife, I'll be waiting for you!" Nan Ku Jin smiled, but her body gradually retreated, gradually disappearing into the darkness... "Wife, where are you going?" Nan Ku Jin waved to Qing Yan, "Yan Yan, keep going, when you grow up you can see me again..." Hearing this, Qing Yan immediately forgot all the pain in her body, and said confidently, "Wife, wait for me~~ I will try my best!" With the disappearance of the last ray of light, everything fell into darkness again. The elders
were surprised to find that Qingyan's furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and a gentle smile appeared on her lips. "Wife... let's make a pinky promise~ You must... wait for me..."

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A pair of delicate feet trod on the dew-kissed grass, the silver bell anklets jingling melodiously in the wind. A pair of slender, feminine hands slid down her long neck to her waist, her fingers deftly moving, causing her white coat to fall to the ground. Her hands didn't stop there; they moved to her head, pulling a white jade hairpin from her dark hair and gently tossing it onto her coat. (Miss, you're certainly wealthy…aren't you afraid of breaking it…) Her hair, now unsupported, cascaded down like flowing water, dancing lightly in the breeze. Nan Kujin closed her eyes, enjoying the sweet morning air of the mountain forest. She quietly sat down by the pool, lightly brushing the clear spring water with her feet, scooping up a handful of water and sprinkling it onto her fair skin. Once her temperature had adjusted, she smiled faintly and "walked" into the spring she had discovered a few days earlier. "So comfortable..." Nan Kujin closed her eyes in bliss, murmuring softly. Raising her arm, she carefully sprinkled water on it. The water droplets slid down her porcelain-like skin without cracking! The droplets, remaining intact, splashed onto the water's surface, creating ripples. Nan Kujin had discovered this place by chance one day while gathering herbs in the mountains, and since then, she had made sure to come here to bathe every morning at this time. (A certain Chen covered his face and chuckled mischievously—being vain is the real deal~) With the cool breeze, Nan Kujin spread her straight hair out in the water, combing it with a peach wood comb, stroke by stroke.

Seeing the clothes scattered at her feet, Ni Luo wondered: Who was the inconsiderate person who trespassed into her private space? Ever since discovering this spring when she was eight, she would come here to play in the water whenever she had free time in the morning. It seemed like there was a guest today! This place was so secluded; surely no one would have discovered it. Could it be a mountain spirit? Picking up the white jade hairpin, Ni Luo found it strangely familiar, yet he couldn't quite place where he'd seen it before. He looked up in confusion, only to be stunned by the sight before him. A slender, delicate figure stood before him, her hair flowing like silk, water droplets constantly sliding down her flawless skin. The woman standing in the shimmering water had bright, sparkling eyes, a small, upturned nose, and lips as pink as flower petals, her expression a half-smile, like an angel fallen to earth, giving the impression that she was about to ascend to heaven and drift away before his very eyes. Ni Luo knew that face all too well; after spending several weeks together, how could he not recognize her? Yet, at this moment, he felt utterly silent, only a thunderous boom echoing in his mind, his eyes fixed solely on that charming figure. His heart pounded like a drum, threatening to burst from his throat, his mouth went dry, and his blood surged. His eyes burned as he stared at the naked, translucent body, feeling utterly captivated. This was truly a spirit—and a mischievous, yet endearing one at that! Suddenly snapping back to reality, Ni Luo turned around abruptly, wondering what she was doing. She hurriedly tried to leave, but her foot kicked a pebble, making a sound.

Nan Kujin turned in confusion, only to see Ni Luo blushing crimson, wishing she could disappear into the ground. A playful urge seized him; he stood up from the water, grinning wickedly at Ni Luo, his eyes brimming with undisguised allure. "I'm so sorry, I didn't expect you to be here!" Looking at that tempting body, those rounded breasts, Ni Luo felt herself going crazy. She quickly covered her eyes, but her body still aroused. "Come here..." This voice carried an irresistible magic; though Ni Luo covered her eyes, she found herself involuntarily moving towards it, step by step. Her body seemed to be out of her control; she just felt incredibly hot, as if her whole body was burning to ashes. Nan Kujin watched him approach, then quickly reached out and pulled Ni Luo into the water. Ni Luo gasped, instinctively trying to push Nan Kujin away, but the touch of her smooth, delicate skin startled her, and she immediately withdrew her hand. However, the urge below only intensified, and even the cold water had no effect. Nan Kujin brought her lips to Ni Luo's ear, hooking Ni Luo's pointed chin with her hand, her breath sweet as orchids, "Let's...wash together, okay..." Ni Luo

trembled, meeting those alluring eyes, and as if possessed, kissed those pink lips... The surrounding air seemed scorching. Nan Kujin's small hands roamed lightly over Ni Luo's body, her smiling eyes clear yet unfathomable. Ni Luo kissed Nan Kujin's rose-petal-red lips, her breath slightly ragged. His clothes clung to his body, damp and clinging, perfectly outlining his strong physique. One arm encircled Nan Kujin's slender waist, while the other cradled her head, allowing him to better savor the little vixen's scent. Feeling Nan Kujin's restless hands roaming over him, Ni Luo's hoarse voice rang in Nan Kujin's ear—"You wretched woman…don't play with fire…" Nan Kujin smiled sweetly, reassuredly surrendering her weight to Ni Luo's body, and said with a grin, "Junior brother, don't you feel a little weak all over?" Ni Luo's heart skipped a beat. She…when did she do this? Nan Kujin's mischievous smile pierced Ni Luo's heart. So, everything just now was just her teasing him! Master Lin Mu had also mentioned that Uncle Yun Chengzi had taken a man as his disciple, and that man seemed to have some unusual relationship with the person before him who was leisurely drying himself! With such an outstanding man liking her, how could she possibly fall for someone as awful as him? A bitter feeling welled up inside him. When he came to his senses, Nan Kujin was already dressed and squatting in front of him, looking at him. "Junior Brother~ This medicine~ is something I just invented! Even your Uncle Lin Yanfeng doesn't know about it! So, trying to counteract its effects~ is impossible! You should just stay in the water and enjoy it! Senior Sister has some things to do, so I'll be going now~" Nan Kujin looked at Ni Luo, who was enduring the burning desire, with a smile that was incredibly delightful, like a real enchantress! Thinking that a man soaking in the water shouldn't be a problem, Nan Kujin patted her behind and left with peace of mind. Ni Luo watched her walk away triumphantly with a bitter smile, and then looked at his current disheveled state. How could the word "regret" even begin to describe his feelings? But little did he know, this was just the beginning of his heart's descent into oblivion. === ... However, she never displayed her abilities in front of her master, because she always felt that what was taught in books was only one aspect; there was much more practical knowledge that wasn't covered in those books. Since Ningxue and Muqi left one after the other, Nan Kujin found herself missing them more and more, and the number of times she sighed increased dramatically. Until recently, when she noticed her master repeating many methods in his lessons, she knew that she too would soon be leaving. No one knew the pain she felt when Muqi and Ningxue left. During this time, she studied desperately. Outsiders might not have noticed, but she truly spent countless nights burning the midnight oil, all for the future. Although their departure was out of necessity, Nan Kujin hated herself deeply. Their departure was to become stronger so they could better protect her and prevent her from being harmed. But Nan Kujin secretly questioned herself—why? Why didn't you become stronger yourself? Why did you always hurt those around you? And make them risk their lives to protect you? Everything that happened at Bai Shang's place, everything that occurred at the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, gradually made her understand—the martial world is always the martial world. Only the strong survive… Good luck can't follow her forever. If she doesn't wake up now, one day she will be easily crushed like an ant. And she doesn't want that. No matter how much she cherishes this life, no matter how much she misses the people here, she will eventually leave. Sooner or later, it doesn't really make much difference. As for Ni Luo, perhaps she's just a passerby in her life, someone she'll never see again after their paths cross?

Touching the summoned 'broken wings,' Nan Kujin decided that she would leave quietly the following night. ===

...

Seeing the people below cowering and afraid to breathe, Bai Shang sneered, "Who can explain to me why we've completely disappeared now? We told you to follow them closely! What happened? Ghost Shadow, you explain first!" Ghost Shadow slowly emerged from the shadows of the hall, shrouded in darkness, only his emotionless eyes visible. He coldly replied, "After that day,
we followed them, only to discover they were heading to the renowned cultivation sect of the martial world—the Myriad Swords Pavilion. The Myriad Swords Pavilion's Sword Embryo is about to be born, and cultivators from all over the martial world are eager to try, hoping the legendary Sword King's Sword Embryo will choose them as its master. When we finally reached their headquarters, we found everyone collapsed on the ground, as if… as if they'd been drugged. To find out their whereabouts, we randomly captured two or three Myriad Swords Pavilion disciples, and only after severe torture did we learn…" "The woman the sect leader was looking for somehow gained the approval of the Sword King's Sword Embryo, causing the Sword Embryo to be born prematurely and sign a master-servant agreement with her. Those people from the Myriad Swords Pavilion, blinded by greed, wanted to kill them all to obtain the Sword Embryo, but just as they were about to succeed, two mysterious middle-aged men intervened. One of them, the man the sect leader asked us to investigate, was poisoned by a deadly poison and is unlikely to survive. The woman, after being rescued, has never appeared again; her fate is unknown."

Bai Shang listened with a frown, outwardly calm, but inwardly turbulent. "What did you say? Say it again!!! What do you mean 'fate unknown'! Anyone who belongs to Bai Shang, even if they're at the ends of the earth, won't escape me! What are you waiting for? Isn't my meaning clear enough?" Those below, seeing the barely concealed anger on the face of their god-like sect leader, hurriedly rose and took their leave, quickly getting to work.

Bai Shang watched everything unfold, secretly clenching his fists, his eyes unwavering. Jin'er, you have to hold on for me. ===

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She waited, everything swallowed by the night.
She picked up her flute and, in the wind, played a tune from her hometown. It was a country folk song, and in that instant, she seemed to see the lake, the flowers, and everything of her hometown. The melodious tune, at this moment, inevitably sounded somewhat melancholic. As Ni Luo listened, the deepest memories in his heart were touched. When he was five, war raged in his hometown, and his mother took him with her, wandering from place to place.
In that land ravaged by plague, she carried him on her back, walking countless roads and enduring countless hardships. When she met Lin Mu, his mother was already on her deathbed, her days numbered.

As his mother lay on her bed, about to leave this world, her greatest wish was to hear those moving folk songs from her hometown. Ni Luo sat by the bedside, holding his mother's hand, and sang all night long. His voice became hoarse, bleeding from the pain, but seeing his mother's eyes, which were gradually becoming cloudy yet still smiling, he stubbornly persevered. As the sun rose, he held his mother in his arms, watching her
breathe her last in his embrace. Tears soaked his clothes, and he held his mother's hand tightly, reluctant to bury her for a long time.

Now, listening to the tune played by Nan Kujin, everything from the past flooded his mind. Ni Luo stared blankly at the background on the rock, momentarily forgetting that he had been soaking in the water for too long the day before and had caught a cold. For a moment, the entire valley was silent except for the slightly melancholic flute music. A breeze lifted Nan Kujin's hair, and Ni Luo looked at Nan Kujin, whom he didn't quite recognize at this moment, and remained silent.

The sky... was getting dark...

Re-entering the Jianghu (Part 2)
In the deep moonlight, a slender figure moved through the path. Since the last time she went down the mountain with her master to buy some things, Nan Kujin had secretly walked this path at least ten times. But now, walking on this path, she still felt a little scared. She kept thinking of the plots in Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, and her heart trembled. She quickened her pace. A rustling sound behind her nearly snapped Nan Kujin's already heightened senses. Trembling, she turned around. "Nobody's here... I must be kidding myself. Don't overthink it..." Clutching her bundle tightly, Nan Kujin continued forward. The rustling sound returned, and Nan Kujin abruptly stopped, turning back, but still saw no one. Fear, however, began to creep into her heart. Nan Kujin practically ran down the mountain. As the lights of Tongcheng below grew clearer, the rustling sound behind her returned. Before she could even turn around, she was struck on the back of the neck. In a daze, Nan Kujin felt herself being stuffed into a sack. She smiled bitterly to herself—this was it, she'd probably run into human traffickers … ===

... Unexpectedly, she had already mastered most of his skills so quickly. However, some others weren't crucial and didn't matter much. The most important thing was to grasp the essence of medicine. And his mischievous apprentice had just achieved that. In this letter, she not only questioned the shortcomings in his medical skills but also boldly wrote down her own ideas. At first glance, these ideas seemed novel, but upon closer inspection, they were all based on the most basic pharmacological knowledge. It was truly a case of the student surpassing the teacher. Given time, with more experience in the martial arts world, she should become a remarkable physician. But if she didn't put away that tricky way of doing things… Ni Luo and Lin Mu stood to the side. Lin Mu kept muttering that Nan Kujin's departure without saying goodbye was too unfair, while Ni Luo felt an inexplicable sense of loss, gripping his heart tightly. Feeling somewhat depressed, he quietly left the house, but with just a fleeting glance, he saw the giant rock by the waterfall. Last night, right there, Nan Kujin played that moving melody. Touching the stone surface, weathered by countless storms, the image of her intently playing the bamboo flute in the darkness resurfaced in my mind. But what's wrong with me? Why do I miss her bright smile so much? (I've fallen for her and I don't even know it, silly me~~) Someone playfully punched Ni Luo's head repeatedly with their little fist, calling him an idiot! Someone chuckled mischievously…

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... The back of her neck was still throbbing, and her bundle was gone. Only a silver note hidden in the lining of her clothes remained; all her jewelry, including the dagger Ningxue had given her for self-defense, was missing. Nan Kujin was filled with regret. Losing money and valuables wasn't the worst thing, but the dagger was the only thing Ningxue had given her, and now it was gone. What was she to do? Looking around carefully, she realized even more clearly that she had been knocked unconscious and sold to a brothel…

With some difficulty, she climbed off the bright red bed. Nan Kujin vaguely heard voices outside the door. “Keep a close eye on this little girl. She cost me a lot of money. If she gets lost, you'll be in big trouble!” “Yes, Mother. Don't worry, we'll take good care of her.” Just a few words later, the door was suddenly opened from the outside, and a heavily made-up woman walked in. Upon seeing Nan Kujin sitting on the bed, coldly observing everything, the madam was first taken aback, then approached with a grin, "Oh! Miss, you're awake!" "Where is this place?" Nan Kujin looked up and met the madam's eyes, asking calmly. The madam felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze, slightly turning her head away and saying, "Miss, you've been sold into my Chaofeng Pavilion, and from now on you're part of this place!" Chaofeng Pavilion? Isn't that just a brothel? Why such an elegant name...? Nan Kujin secretly rolled her eyes at the madam and whispered, "Then, madam, can I sell my art but not my body?" "Oh!" The madam feigned surprise, "Miss, you want to sell your art but not your body? But everyone knows that the most beautiful courtesan in our Chaofeng Pavilion is a delicate and stunning beauty~ Unless you can defeat her, then it's not possible." She thought the pretty girl in front of her would back down,
but to her surprise, she lowered her eyes and smiled, "Alright."

In an instant, everyone was stunned.

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... "The Imperial City. Chaofeng Pavilion." Bai Shang's face darkened rapidly upon hearing this. "What happened? Speak! What happened!" Gui Ying bowed his head and respectfully replied, "A few days ago, the brothers in the Imperial City branch heard that Chaofeng Pavilion, whose business has been booming recently, was going to hold a competition. A new woman was going to challenge the current courtesan of the Imperial City—Mei Ji. We suspected that she might be the person the sect leader was looking for, so we went to take a look, and it turned out to be the person the sect leader had painted."
"Have you found out how she got there? Given her personality, she'd at most go to a place like that for fun, she wouldn't sell herself there." Ghost Shadow's voice, devoid of emotion, immediately replied, "Sect Master, you are wise. It certainly wasn't her choice. We heard from our inquiries that a few days ago, a group of outsiders came to Chaofeng Pavilion and sold a group of girls. She was among them, and she was unconscious." "Oh? Then she was probably knocked unconscious. Well then, now I should punish our little escapee, don't you think? Ghost Shadow? Pass down the order to prepare the best horse for me; I'm going to the capital!" Bai Shang smiled, hooking a strand of silver hair that fell across his chest with his index finger. His eyes, like a crescent moon, shimmered with anticipation.

The night was cool and still.

Inside Nan Kujin's room in Chaofeng Pavilion. Several maids, ordered by their mistress, entered the room to bathe and change Nan Kujin. Because she had been captured, Nan Kujin's face was dirty, and the dust of the journey made her look somewhat haggard. Steam rose from the bath. Nan Kujin took off her coat, about to jump in, when the maids entered. They expertly scattered vibrant red flower petals into the water, while others presented her with a unique shampoo and conditioner. The rest stood by, awaiting her summons. Nan Kujin was taken aback. This aura was unlike anything she'd ever seen even in the Shadow Sect; now, she felt like an empress. (Someone commented: "Even with the situation like this, you still have the mood to think about this…$%&…") Seeing this, Nan Kujin simply relaxed, letting them do as they pleased. A maid helped her, leading her into the bath. Warm water immediately enveloped her body; the temperature was just right, very comfortable. Then, Nan Kujin saw two or three maids approach from the side, kneeling respectfully by the bath, holding crystal ladles, scooping up water and carefully sprinkling it onto Nan Kujin's fair skin. Someone lifted her hair from behind and carefully combed it. Nan Kujin closed her eyes in enjoyment, smelling the rich fragrance of roses, feeling extremely comfortable.

Looking at Nan Kujin after her bath, the women were all surprised. When they heard she was going to challenge the Flower Queen, they had all laughed at her for being too foolish, too naive, too innocent. But now, looking at this woman, pure and bright as the sun, they finally understood that they were all wrong.

Nan Kujin dressed, walked to the bedside, picked up a piece of paper, and handed it to one of the head maids, smiling warmly, saying, "Please give this paper to Mother, sister."

The maid was taken aback by Nan Kujin's kindness, then chuckled softly. She looked just like… Ningxue. "Sister, you're too kind."

05-08
Challenge (One)
"Panxi, what's this?" Nan Kujin was lost in thought when her mother walked in. Hearing her call "Panxi," she was taken aback at first, then remembered that she was now in Chaofeng Pavilion, and her name was no longer Nan Kujin. Now, her name was Panxi. "Mother, what brings you here to see Panxi?" Nan Kujin smiled and sat up to greet her. "Oh my, I was blind the other day and didn't realize how beautiful you are, Panxi! Come, come, let me see. Look at those bright eyes, that graceful figure, and that fair skin! Oh my, I've really struck gold!" Nan Kujin
frowned slightly as she watched her mother's adoring expression. "Mom, what is it that you went through all this trouble to come here?" "Oh! It's this picture. This might not be quite right! And these drums, what do you need these strange drums for?" "Mom, you don't need to ask. For this competition, all I want is to attract more guests, and as long as I make the competition exciting, that's enough, isn't it? These clothes may be strange in style, but they're just what's meant to pique everyone's interest, aren't they? Mom, don't worry about it!" "But these drums..." "Mom~ Didn't I just say not to worry about it? Just do as I say, and you'll be fine!" The mother looked at the confident Panxi with some doubt, and after a long while, nodded.

Nan Kujin looked at it, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes. If she wanted to adapt to this world, then she would start here.

Meiji sat behind layers of red gauze curtains, listening intently to everything her maid inquired about. "Panxi…ha, just a little brat who hasn't even grown up yet, and she thinks she can compare to me?" She snorted arrogantly, glancing at the maid below, and waved her hand dismissively. "Alright, alright, go down. Seeing you is annoying. Also, come with me and find out about those nobles who came back that day. Maybe I can use this opportunity to leave this Chaofeng Pavilion and live a better life!" Her slender fingers covered the smile playing on her red lips, her eyes revealing an undisguised frivolity. "Ah! You brat! Are you trying to hurt me to death?!" Meiji's hair was being carefully styled by a maid, but when the maid accidentally hurt her slightly, Meiji began to throw a tantrum. "You clumsy girl! Get out of here right now!" Meiji snatched the comb from her head and threw it to the ground, yelling at the maid. The maid lowered her head in fear, trembling uncontrollably. "I won't do it anymore! Please, Miss Meiji, spare me! Otherwise, Madam will beat us to death!" "I'll let you off this time since I'm in a good mood today. Now get out of here!" "Yes, yes, yes!" Seeing that her capricious mistress had no intention of complaining to Madam, the maid was already very grateful and hurriedly retreated with her head bowed.

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... "No need. I'm incredibly curious about the little one's performance. Just have someone from the branch book the best private room for me at Chaofeng Pavilion, and don't worry about anything else." Ghost Shadow looked at Bai Shang with some surprise. Having followed him for so long, he still couldn't fathom his thoughts. If he missed her so much, why didn't he let him bring her here? It would be a piece of cake for him! But this was just a thought; no one could disobey Bai Shang. He could only take his leave and go about his instructions.

Watching Ghost Shadow disappear into the darkness again, Bai Shang nodded in satisfaction. This person was someone he had painstakingly cultivated; if he disobeyed, no matter how useful he was, he was just a piece of trash to him. Did he not know what he was thinking? He must be wondering why he missed her but wouldn't let him bring her back. In truth, Bai Shang had his own plan. He wanted to announce to the entire capital—she belonged to him, Bai Shang! No one could take her away! No matter the cost or the effort, he would do everything in his power to bring her back to the Shadow Sect. Her escape was like a nightmare, every detail of which he remembered vividly. He would never make the same mistake again. He would give her freedom, but only if she stayed by his side. This was the maximum he, Bai Shang, would allow. If this little thing continued to disobey, he would punish her severely. He would definitely punish her severely… (Mo Chen blinked – How would he punish her? Bai Shang glanced at Mo Chen, then pretended to be cool and ignored her. Mo Chen pouted – Tch~ It's just sex, what's with the attitude? Watch out, your mother will really torture you!)

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... She wore no sleeves, and her upper body was clad in a modern, extremely stylish, tight-fitting outfit that perfectly accentuated her graceful curves. Embroidered with her own designs in black thread, the patterns danced with the slightest movement, creating an eerie atmosphere. However, considering everything she did afterward, she could only be described in two words: a fairy.

A silver ring with four or five small bells adorned her arms, jingling crisply with every movement. Her lower body was clad in tight hot pants, revealing long, slender legs that perfectly aroused men's primal desires. A flowing tassel made of sheer gauze slid down her shoulders, occasionally brushing against her beautiful poppy-like eyes and grazing her alluring legs, swaying gently in the breeze. Touching the beauty mark at the corner of her eye, she picked up a brush she had prepared for makeup from her dressing table, dipped it in gold paint, and painstakingly drew strange yet extremely ornate patterns on the corner of her eye, perfectly highlighting the beauty mark. She meticulously drew stroke by stroke, and after an unknown amount of time, when she put down her brush, a bewitching woman appeared in the mirror. Completely devoid of the naivety she had shown when she first arrived, she smiled seductively at her reflection, her fiery red lips and vibrant red feather earrings truly arrogant and dazzling!

"Miss Panxi, the courtesan Meiji has begun her performance; the first competition is about to start," a maidservant entered Nan Kujin's room, reminding her to prepare. But upon seeing the woman dressed in fiery red before her, she was speechless with astonishment. Such attire was undoubtedly considered outrageous in their culture, and could only be described as 'immoral,' yet on the person before her, it radiated the most captivating brilliance in an instant! Seeing Nan Kujin cover her face below the eyes with a thin veil, revealing only her gleaming eyes, she knew that this woman was fully prepared. Composing herself, she reiterated her purpose for coming and hurriedly left. Nan Kujin watched the somewhat flustered figure retreat, her smile widening. Even women could be moved, let alone men driven only by lust. "Meiji, you are renowned for your allure, so today I will show you what a true enchantress is!"

She straightened her clothes, checked them again, and went to the competition preparation area.

From there, she could clearly see everything on stage. Meiji, dressed in a purple robe, deliberately revealing her delicate collarbones, her robe embroidered with lotus flowers in gold thread, her fingers adorned with red nail polish, her eyes alluring, sat coquettishly on the stage, looking down at each man with a fascinated expression. Her fingers moved, and music began. Those who spend too much time in such places of pleasure will find even the best musical skills reduced to lewd sounds. Listening to the intensely seductive music, Nan Kujin thought—truly a beauty. It's a pity she met such an enchantress. Her experiences in her original world had given her a vast understanding of many things; with just a single move from a man, she could discern his thoughts with remarkable accuracy. However, looking at the infatuated men in the audience, she chuckled softly behind the veil. Looking at her own attire, she couldn't help but wonder if a bloodbath would immediately erupt below. After all, what she was wearing was undeniably too alluring. The host announced, "The current courtesan, Meiji's, music is truly heavenly. Now, let's enjoy the performance of our challenger, Panxi!"

As soon as the words were spoken, darkness suddenly enveloped the surroundings. Nan Kujin stood up; it was her turn to appear.

Challenge (Two)
Faced with the darkness, the crowd below was initially flustered, but quickly, their attention was drawn to the seemingly endless drumming. Looking around, the stage lights gradually illuminated with a warm yellow glow, revealing a group of black drums of varying sizes. A pair of skillful hands held two slender black sticks, rhythmically striking the drumheads. Unfortunately, the light only shone on the drumheads, while the person holding those hands remained completely hidden in the darkness. The drumming sounded vast and empty in the darkness, as if the crowd could see a thousand horses galloping. Suddenly, the drumbeats shifted, slowing considerably, like a slowly advancing army, their steps heavy and measured… In just a moment, the drumbeats intensified, like large raindrops in a downpour, more dense, more violent, more passionate than before! At the same time, a fiery figure appeared before the crowd. Graceful curves, captivating long hair, danced with her spin. The fiery energy burned wildly, and the crowd erupted in cheers! Her hands danced skillfully across the drumhead, drawing wave after wave of cheers from below! Her thin veil billowed with her movements, obscuring her face from view, leaving only her bright, star-like eyes visible. Nan Kujin's heart burned with each beat of the drum, as if she were seeing herself again as a drummer in her school band. She tossed the drumsticks up, spinning rapidly, the tassels behind her suddenly billowing, a vibrant and flamboyant poppy blooming unexpectedly before her eyes! Her upturned eyebrows and genuine smile, coupled with a few glances, brought the entire performance to its climax! She leaped up, caught the falling drumstick, and struck the drumhead with a clean, powerful blow, ending the piece.

Smiling lightly as she watched the crowd go wild for her, she smiled. She bowed and gracefully departed. This time, without a doubt, she had won.

Bai Shang stood in the box, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He hadn't expected it at all; his little one could deliver such a brilliant performance! The image of her flowing, silken hair, and the breathtaking flowers behind her, was still vividly etched in his mind! Her long, slender legs ignited a burning desire within him, and the jingling bells on her arms, accompanying her rhythmic dance, made her even more alluring. Looking at this captivating little thing, how could Bai Shang not be envious of the gazes of those below? Those blatant stares? On the day the competition ended, he would definitely take her away, regardless of whether she won or lost. He would announce to the entire capital—Nan Ku Jin was his, Bai Shang's!

Little thing, you'd better behave well these next few days...

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... The enchanting woman clenched her fists in anger, glaring at Nan Kujin who was leaving with a smile. She cursed, "You vixen, you want to compete with me? I was too careless this time. You'll see next time!" Nan Kujin, with her sharp ears, immediately turned back and smiled, "Oh? Well, I'm looking forward to it!" With that, she smiled confidently and left without looking back. The enchanting woman, seething with anger, could only yell at the terrified, silent maids, "What are you looking at? Get back to work!"

That evening, Nan Kujin sat before her dressing table, stroking the beauty mark at the corner of her eye, smiling faintly. She was very satisfied with her performance today. If tomorrow's competition was about poetry and song, she would definitely win. She had forgotten to show her face with makeup today; oh well, she'd have to make up for it tomorrow. But what kind of competition was it tomorrow? Taking the hot towels offered by the maids, Nan Kujin carefully removed her makeup, revealing her delicate, youthful face in the mirror. Just then, the door opened from the outside, and her mother walked in with a smile. "Oh! Miss Panxi, your performance today has caused a sensation throughout the entire capital! Many wealthy young men have started asking me for you, saying they'll redeem you as soon as the competition ends. Well, who wouldn't want a beautiful wife to warm their bed every day?" Nan Kujin turned around upon hearing this and replied with a smile, "Then please tell them, Mother, no matter how much money they offer, I will not leave with them!" "Why?! Countless girls in the entire Chaofeng Pavilion are hoping for such an opportunity day and night. Miss Panxi, are you perhaps reluctant to part with your mother?" Nan Kujin secretly rolled her eyes at her, annoyed. Reluctant to part with you? You heavily made-up old woman, how could I not be reluctant to part with you! Actually, she could have redeemed herself; the money hidden in her clothes was probably more than some people could earn in a lifetime! The reason she stayed in Chaofeng Pavilion was to toughen herself up and make herself more resilient. Seeing Nan Kujin's resolute expression, her mother had no choice. Actually, she didn't want such a cash cow to be bought by someone else so quickly. Her heart was so cold; how could she not be heartbroken! Now that she refused to leave, she could at least explain herself to those young masters.

At this moment, in Meiji's room at Chaofeng Pavilion, two naked people lay together on the large bed. Meiji, her face flushed, lifted her head from her ample chest and looked at the highest-ranking referee with a charming gaze, saying in a coquettish voice, "Can you agree to what I asked for?" The referee's fat face instantly bulged, and he chuckled as he stroked Meiji's alluring curves, saying lecherously, "Of course, it's a small matter, isn't it? It's just a temporary change to the competition, nothing serious. The most important thing now is for my little beauty to let me have a good taste again~" His lewd hands roamed over Meiji's body. Meiji thought to herself, as long as she could win, what did this matter? She repeatedly offered her cherry lips, and another round of 'clouds and rain' ensued.

When Nan Kujin received the notification, her face was incredibly ugly. His brows furrowed, he stared intently at the notification letter in his hand. It was supposed to be a poetry contest, how did it suddenly become a sword dance competition overnight? Was he doomed to lose? He knew absolutely nothing about swordsmanship! What to do, what to do! Fine! He could just drug her after losing and escape from Chaofeng Pavilion. Hmm~ that was a last resort. He was truly depressed. Unless he won the third match, leaving was out of the question. Did she really have to sell herself? That would be an immense humiliation! No, no! He had no choice but to have a proper talk with 'Broken Wing' first.

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...

Nan Kujin, dressed in a flowing black dress and cradling the 'Broken Wing' in her arms, stepped onto the stage amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd. The eerie smile of the Enchanting Maiden before she went on stage kept replaying in her mind. "She must have tampered with something!" Nan Kujin thought bitterly. But what could she do when the time came? She had to grit her teeth and go on stage! Standing quietly before the stage, Nan Kujin 'swish' drew the 'Broken Wing,' and the crowd saw a flash of silver light before their eyes—a dazzling sword appeared. To the tune she had prepared, Nan Kujin swung her wide sleeves and began to dance meticulously. Lacking any light-footed skills, she couldn't perform many complex movements, so she could only imitate some slightly flashy moves from television to satisfy the crowd's appetite. She had no hope of winning this competition; simply avoiding embarrassment would be a great achievement. She turned and spun, the strange golden patterns on her face contrasting with the silver light of the Broken Wing, causing the crowd to momentarily dizzy. The dazzling lights illuminated the entire hall. The crowd watched the woman on stage bow, raise her hands, and step forward. While beautiful, her movements lacked the essence of a true sword dance. Many wealthy young men, however, paid no heed, cheering loudly from below, impressed by Nan Kujin's beauty. Nan Kujin, on the other hand, was deeply depressed, constantly praying the music would end quickly; she couldn't take it anymore. She wondered if the people of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion would die of fright if they heard about this. After all, she wasn't wielding an ordinary sword, but the true embryo of the Sword King!

When the music abruptly stopped, many applauded, but the reaction was noticeably less enthusiastic compared to her performance the day before. Nan Kujin felt a pang of grievance, but still managed a smile at the crowd before hastily retreating from the stage.

Seeing Nan Kujin slink away, Meiji was overjoyed. She stood up, her toes barely touching the ground, and soared into the air, flying towards the arena. Today, she was dressed in white, with only light makeup on her face, managing to make herself appear fresh, refined, and ethereal. The crowd only saw a white figure flutter overhead, like a fairy descending to earth; in the blink of an eye, the woman was on the stage. A gentle smile played on her lips—who else could it be but Mei Ji? She drew a white jade sword from her waist, noticeably duller than Nan Ku Jin's, but her performance was on a completely different level. Her swordplay lacked Nan Ku Jin's flamboyance and dazzling style, yet it completely concealed the lewdness of yesterday's song, possessing instead the true essence of a swordsman. Combined with her wide sleeves and pristine white skirt, her movements were graceful and alluring. Nan Ku Jin watched her every move intently from below the stage, afraid of missing a single detail. After all, this was a golden opportunity to learn. Her light-footed skill clearly aided her performance; she frequently leaped into the air, leaving perfect arcs in the air with her sword. Her expression was calm, but Nan Kujin still caught the deep smugness in her eyes. Feeling a surge of resentment, she flung her sleeves and stormed off. This match was a loss, but I must win tomorrow's! Let's see how smug you are then!

Before the results were announced, Nan Kujin stored her broken wing back into her body and left angrily. Unbeknownst to her, a gaze followed her, watching with slight worry as she disappeared from sight.

Challenge (Three)
Meiji sat before her dressing table, seemingly in a particularly good mood because of her victory in the match. However, the maids all knew, without her saying a word, what methods she had used to win the competition. Though they didn't say it aloud, they secretly despised her. Especially when they saw Panxi leave somewhat angrily, they all felt sorry for Panxi. Indeed, Meiji's actions were very unfair. "You lot, don't just stand there! There's a song competition tomorrow, hurry up and make me a cup of water! If my voice gets hoarse, can you take responsibility?" Seeing Mei Ji's arrogant demeanor, the maids were furious, but knowing their place in Chaofeng Pavilion, they could only swallow their anger. Mei Ji, meanwhile, was happily imagining her victory the next day, and even laughed out loud! "Oh dear, I told you, she's just a little girl who hasn't even grown up yet, what's there to be afraid of! Hehehe~" Mei Ji covered her mouth and giggled,
looking completely confident.

Meanwhile, in Nan Kujin's room. "Sister, how long have you been in Chaofeng Pavilion?" The maids, having spent the last few days with Nan Kujin, had discovered she was an extremely well-behaved girl, treating her servants far better than the other mistresses in Chaofeng Pavilion. A slightly younger girl looked distressed: "Miss Panxi, you were sold to our Chaofeng Pavilion halfway through your life, while we maids here are usually sold to places like this when we're only three or four years old. Sigh~" Nan Kujin frowned upon hearing this. "Then, sister, do you want to leave here?" "Who among us doesn't want to leave? It's a pity that we can't earn enough money in our entire lives to redeem ourselves!" "What? So... then... what if I help you?" "Miss, you must be joking. There are three or four of us here, and that's no small sum of money! Besides, Panxi, you can't even protect yourself right now, so please don't worry about us. We're already deeply moved by your kindness!" Nan Kujin smiled mysteriously: "I understand, sister. I will definitely get the title of courtesan queen, and then I will definitely redeem you from this place." The maids were skeptical, but they still thanked Nan Kujin. Nan Kujin knew they wouldn't believe her no matter what she said now, so she secretly touched the silver notes in her pocket . Nan Kujin got up and went to prepare for tomorrow's competition.

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He decided that after Nan Kujin finished these competitions, he would give her the warm jade hairpin. He wanted to personally put the hairpin on her wrist, vowing to never leave her... (Someone: It's just a token of love, why say it so cheesy...? Someone: I am cheesy! So what?) Suddenly remembering the competition tonight, Bai Shang's face darkened. He clapped his hands, and a ghostly figure emerged from the darkness. "Go and find out what method that reckless Meiji used to temporarily change the competition events... After the competition, you all give her a good beating." Bai Shang said bitterly, the image of Nan Kujin's dejected departure flashing through his mind, his heart filled with resentment, his fists clenched. The ghostly figure respectfully replied, "Yes, Your subordinate obeys." After saying that, it disappeared back into the darkness. Meiji, you touched someone you shouldn't have touched, now it's too late to regret it, wait to pay the price! Bai Shang, his eyes gleaming, gazed proudly in the direction of Chaofeng Pavilion, thinking silently.

Ghost Shadow, carrying the orders, arrived at the branch office to deliver them. Just as he was about to push open the door, he overheard whispers inside. "I think our time has come..." "I think so too. Recently, our sect leader seems to have fallen for Pan Xi, the new girl from Chaofeng Pavilion. He only brought a few subordinates to the capital. If we don't act now, we might never rise to power!" This statement immediately resonated with the crowd, a chorus of agreement. Ghost Shadow immediately sensed something was amiss. Why was there no one guarding the door when so many people were discussing such an important matter? Just then, he felt a breath behind his ear and quickly turned around, only to meet a pair of gentle eyes. But upon closer inspection, he froze. This person was exactly like Bai Shang! He and Bai Shang had been similar for so many years; their temperament and mannerisms were almost identical! Except for his eyes. Bai Shang's eyes were like an unyielding iceberg, while this person's eyes could never contain that kind of depth. Ghost Shadow snapped out of his daze and immediately raised his sword, coldly saying, "What do you want!" The man smiled slightly, "We've been waiting for you for a long time~" A burst of laughter followed, and the door opened, with people emerging one after another. Looking at Ghost Shadow, he said slowly, "The success or failure of our plan this time will have to trouble you for a few more days, Ghost Shadow. Go! Take him inside!" With that, the surrounding brothers stepped forward. Ghost Shadow was about to fight when the branch leader said, "Ghost Shadow, you don't need to fight like a cornered beast. You've been poisoned, and your inner strength is temporarily gone. When things are done, the antidote will be offered to you."

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... Looking down from the doorway, Chaofeng Pavilion was always deserted in the mornings; there were hardly any guests downstairs. Sure enough, the maid who had brought the clothes rushed into the pavilion. Seeing Nan Kujin leaning on the railing, anxiously looking down, the maid quickly waved, indicating everything was ready. She ran upstairs, slightly out of breath, and handed the clothes to Nan Kujin. Looking at the clothes wrapped in oiled paper, Nan Kujin finally felt a weight lifted from her heart. She was truly afraid that Meiji would pull some other trick! The maid, seeing Nan Kujin's long sigh of relief, knew exactly what she was thinking. Smiling, she said, "Panxi, quickly come inside and change into those clothes. We've all been waiting for you!" Nan Kujin smiled shyly, took the maid's hand, and stepped into the room. As soon as the door closed, the maids surrounded her, chattering incessantly. "Panxi, hurry up and put it on so we can see it! We're so impatient!" "Panxi, hurry up and put it on so we can see it! We're so impatient!" "Alright, alright, sisters, don't rush. Let me show you the dress I designed~" Nan Kujin carefully opened the oil paper package, revealing the sparkling dress inside. "Wow, this is the finest iridescent fabric from the best fabric shop in the capital! It must cost a fortune! Little sister, where did you get so much money?" Nan Kujin smiled sweetly. "Don't worry about it, sister. I'll give you this dress after the competition, okay?" The maid hesitated, about to nod in agreement, but then suddenly remembered the revealing outfit Nan Kujin wore during the first competition. She waved her hands repeatedly, saying, "Little sister's dress is too... umm... too peculiar! We might have the courage to want it, but we don't dare to wear it!" Nan Kujin said with a hint of regret, "Oh, I see... It's a pity that in my hometown, people dress like that!"
Suddenly realizing that her sisters were all staring in astonishment at her words, Nan Kujin quickly said, "My hometown is very, very far away, not in your country." "Really? Then little sister, you must tell us more about your hometown! We're very curious!" Nan Kujin was extremely regretful. Talking about her hometown? Was she supposed to tell them that iron birds flew in the sky and iron barrels carried people through the sea in her hometown...? They probably wouldn't believe that...

With an awkward laugh, Nan Kujin deliberately changed the subject, saying, "Sisters, would you like to see what this outfit looks like?" "Panxi, we're all getting impatient!" "Having said that, the group of women swarmed forward and began to tear off Nan Kujin's clothes. (A certain Jin shouted: "You pervert! You pervert!" A certain Chen rolled his eyes at her: "It's okay, no one can compare to you anyway...") The clothes in Chaofeng Pavilion were generally very revealing, made of gauze, so they were torn off in no time. Nan Kujin looked at the group of people with shining eyes and helplessly put her clothes back on. Before long, a cute girl appeared in front of everyone. "So beautiful..." the women swooned. Nan Kujin thought to herself, of course, this was a princess dress she had modified from the one on her SD doll at home, and she had specially chosen that bright pink color, it would be strange if it didn't look good! She twirled around in front of the women with a grin, and the older women were almost screaming! Nan Kujin then picked up the short wooden stick that one of the older women had brought her earlier and proudly said to them: "Sisters, now I'm going to teach you a way to make your hair curly! It's very pretty!" Pulling the hands of the older women, Nan Kujin happily ran towards the bathhouse...

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Tonight is the last day of the Chaofeng Pavilion competition, and many wealthy young men are quite worried. They have all prepared their money, but for some reason, Miss Panxi refuses to leave Chaofeng Pavilion. Moreover, if she becomes the top courtesan, it will be very difficult to see her again. Firstly, there will be many people, and secondly, usually, to meet the top courtesan, one must pass a certain test and gain her favor before having the chance to chat briefly in her room. With their limited literary talent, do they even have a chance?

"Today is the last competition for the title of top courtesan at Chaofeng Pavilion! The theme is song, and the competition officially begins now!" As the host announced the start of the competition, Mei Ji sat down behind the curtain, holding her pipa. Her jet-black hair was meticulously styled in an intricate updo, and a dazzling phoenix, painted with gold powder at the corner of her eye like Nan Ku Jin, adorned her. Her layered, elegant, off-the-shoulder golden dress was truly captivating. After settling in, Mei Ji first made sure to flirt with the audience before beginning to play. At first, Nan Ku Jin looked at her with some disdain, but when she placed her hands on the strings, the focused aura she exuded... The sudden turn of events left Nan Kujin stunned, and she couldn't help but recall a passage from a recently learned text: "Turning the pegs and plucking the strings a few times, before the melody is formed, the emotion is already there." Only then did she realize that she had underestimated her opponent. If a courtesan in the Chaofeng Pavilion didn't possess extraordinary skills, how could she so easily hold that position? Anyone can seduce people; without other shining qualities, she could never have achieved such success. Watching Meiji gently close her eyes, her fingers lightly sweeping across the strings, a captivating melody... Then, Mei Ji's slightly hoarse voice rang out. Unexpectedly, this voice, paired with the music, was incredibly alluring. Nan Ku Jin was increasingly surprised, yet also felt fortunate that Mei Ji had gone first. If she had been so careless earlier, the outcome of this match would have been very uncertain. Watching Mei Ji finish her song, Nan Ku Jin secretly peeked out from backstage. It was her turn!

She skipped and hopped to the front of the stage, and seeing the amazed looks on everyone's faces, Nan Ku Jin chuckled inwardly, unlike the other older sisters... It was practically identical! The men below, looking at this adorable woman, felt their hearts pound even faster than when they heard Mei Ji sing. Her pale pink dress, shimmering with white lace, and her once straight black hair now curly, occasionally brushed against Nan Ku Jin's blushing face, making her look incredibly cute. Her long eyelashes fluttered, and her bright eyes looked expectantly at the audience, displaying a girlish shyness. Taking a deep breath, Nan Ku Jin began to sing the song she had chosen.

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Sometimes I appear strong on the outside but am fragile inside.
When I encounter a love rival, I want to escape.
My grandfather once told me, "Don't tremble. If you
like him, even if you stutter, you have to say it."

I'm fearless and always walk bravely forward,
believing that my happiness is just ahead.
I must seize the opportunity and not back down. Falling
in love with him will bring a lot of trouble (I know)
. Oh, my heart will ache and my head will ache .
Anyway, I must cheer up for my love !

yo-le-yi-o-le-
yi-o-le le-yi-
o-le-yi-o-le yo!le-yi-o-le-yi-o-le-yi-yo

Sometimes I inevitably
daydream that he will tell me
he loves me. My grandfather didn't tell me how much effort
I need to put in to hold you firmly in my arms.

I'm fearless and always walk bravely forward,
believing that my happiness is just ahead.
I must seize the opportunity and not back down. Falling
in love with him will bring a lot of trouble.

I am not afraid of anything. I always walk bravely.
I believe that my happiness will be ahead.
I must grasp it and don’t back down. Falling
in love with him will be a lot of trouble (I know)
. Oh, my heart will hurt and my head will hurt .
Anyway, my love must work harder .

Yo-le-yi-o-le-yi-o-le
le-yi-o-le-yi-o-le
yo!le-yi-o-le-yi-o-le-yi-yo (You can go faster)
yo-le-yi-o-le-yi-o-le
le-yi-o-le-yi-o-le
yo!le-yi-o-le-yi-o-le-yi-yo (faster)
yo-le-yi-o-le-yi-o-le
le-yi-o-le-yi-o-le
yo!le-yi-o-le-yi-o-le-yi-yo
yo-le-yi-o-le-yi-o-le
le-yi-o-le-yi-o-le

In short, my love needs to be cheered on~~

Singing "Go, Love!" with a light smile, Nan Kujin imagined herself playing with her friends as a child, bringing out the cuteness of the song to its fullest. She occasionally tiptoed, interacting with the audience below, and suddenly, the people below joined in singing along. There was a touch of warmth, a touch of tenderness, a touch of nostalgia. Everyone forgot their worries and unhappiness, laughing happily along with the petite figure on stage.

Bai Shang looked at the woman he loved, playing with the warm jade hairpin in her hand, and smiled with extreme comfort. There was no hint of malice, only pure joy. Surrounded by a gentle happiness…

Rebellion (Part 1)
Bai Shang listened with satisfaction as the host announced that Nan Kujin had won the title of Flower Queen. Indeed, how could one not be captivated by such a multifaceted and enchanting woman? Looking at the bustling crowd below, Bai Shang figured the time was about right. He clapped his hands, and his men behind him understood and left. Smiling slightly, he took out the warm jade hairpin from his robes, secretly channeling his inner energy, and soared away from the private room. Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Nan Kujin clearly saw a man wearing a silver mask, his eyes lingering, his silver hair flowing, rushing towards her. That all-too-familiar aura immediately gave her the urge to run away, but for some reason, she felt as if she were nailed to the ground, unable to move an inch. Satisfied with Nan Kujin's reaction, Bai Shang ran a finger to her lips, touched the ground with his toes, and spun perfectly in the air, his silver hair swirling around him. He reached out and tightly embraced Nan Kujin from behind, burying his head deeply in the crook of her neck. The mother was startled and rushed up from below the stage, stammering, "Young master, you're doing this... and look at our courtesan, Panxi, she seems a little unwilling!"

"What, little one, you don't want to?" Looking at Bai Shang's handsome face approaching, Nan Kujin muttered to herself, "How could I not want to... I have to agree... you managed to find me even here..." (Mou Chen: Are you a pig brain?! How could Bai Shang not know about such a sensational event! Nan Kujin shrugged, saying nothing, while Bai Shang fiercely lashed out at Mo Chen: You're the pig brain! My little one is the smartest! Damn, coughing up blood...orz~~) Seeing the mother's hesitant expression, Bai Shang clapped his hands, and the crowd immediately parted to make way. Several people dressed in black robes, their faces veiled, heads bowed, each carrying a box, walked in unison towards them. The mother was stunned by their imposing presence, let alone the expression on her face when the boxes were opened to reveal their contents! "Mom, do you think these jewels are enough for me to take my little one with me?" Bai Shang looked at Nan Kujin with a wicked smile. The mother swallowed hard, glanced at Bai Shang with some difficulty, and walked up to Nan Kujin, gently persuading, "Panxi! Look at this young master, so dignified and extraordinary, why not go with him?" Bai Shang raised an eyebrow, watching Nan Kujin's reaction, eagerly anticipating her next words.

"I don't want to. I don't want to leave Chaofeng Pavilion." In her calm tone, there was an unyielding air of authority. Bai Shang suddenly became a little angry, saying hatefully, "Is Chaofeng Pavilion really that good? Aren't you afraid I'll tear it down?" Nan Kujin's heart trembled, but she still said calmly, "You dare. If you tear it down, I will never forgive you for the rest of my life." The mother had been a little anxious when she heard Bai Shang's words, but upon hearing Nan Kujin's words, although Bai Shang's expression was somewhat unpleasant, she seemed to have given up the idea. "Little thing, you've become quite arrogant these past few days! It's alright, I'll teach you a lesson later." Clearly understanding the implication in Bai Shang's words, Nan Kujin blushed and glared at Bai Shang, saying, "Pervert!" Bai Shang chuckled, squinting as he stroked Nan Kujin's pretty face, "Is that so? I am a pervert. Do you believe I'll show you right now?" Glancing at the astonished crowd below, Nan Kujin shook her head repeatedly. "Little thing, are you sure you don't want to leave? I'm asking you again seriously, you should think it over carefully!" "Yes. My mind is made up." "Oh?" Bai Shang then turned to his mother and said, "I've given you all the money, consider it my sponsorship of her! Don't let her solicit customers, or you'll be in big trouble!" His mother's eyes narrowed with laughter as she nodded repeatedly in agreement.

Taking advantage of the discontent among the crowd, Bai Shang leaned close to Nan Kujin's ear and whispered, "Little thing, you don't need to become stronger. I'll protect you." Nan Kujin felt a tingling sensation in her heart from the warm breath on her ear. She glared at the man who had so easily read her mind, stomped her foot, and angrily turned to leave.

Bai Shang grabbed her hand, planted a light kiss on her lips, and smiled as her face instantly turned bright red. "You...you...you..." Nan Kujin stammered angrily for a long time before finally covering her face and running backstage. Bai Shang watched, chuckling inwardly. He nodded to his respectfully standing subordinates, who immediately cleared a path for him through the crowd, and he left with an air of arrogance.

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... "Reporting to the Sect Master, this subordinate knows nothing. I only know that after Ghost Shadow received his orders from the Sect Master that day, he headed towards the branch. But for some reason, he hasn't returned." "Is that so? Then let's go to the branch tomorrow." "Yes." Bai Shang waved his hand, indicating they could leave. The subordinates nodded and quietly left. Bai Shang felt something was amiss for some reason, but then thought he was overthinking it and didn't dwell on it.

The next morning.

Bai Shang got up early, and seeing his subordinates ready to depart, he left unhurriedly. After a long while, hearing his subordinates softly report "We've arrived," Bai Shang alighted from the carriage. Looking at the people waiting for him at the branch, Bai Shang didn't say anything and walked into the hall. But to his surprise, he saw the branch's commander sitting arrogantly in his seat, drinking tea, without even glancing at Bai Shang. The subordinates who had come with Bai Shang immediately shouted, "You audacious lackey, why don't you kneel before the sect leader!" The leader smiled, glanced at Bai Shang contemptuously, and said loudly, "I was blind before to kneel before a fake sect leader! But now that my eyes are better, I naturally won't do such a stupid thing again!" Bai Shang raised an eyebrow at this righteous subordinate, unaware that the branch's men had already surrounded him. "What evidence do you have to prove I'm a fake? You're spouting nonsense, slap yourself now!" The leader completely ignored Bai Shang's words and respectfully addressed the subordinates who had come with him, "Elders, we've all been deceived. Evidence...?"

"The evidence is right here with me!" Before the commander could finish speaking, a man walked in from outside the door, smiling. His silver hair flew, a mocking smile played on his lips, and his eyes held an indescribable coldness. In his arms was Nan Kujin, who was struggling incessantly. Her clothes had been torn, but she had tightly protected her inner garment, making it clear what had just happened. Looking at the men surrounded in the hall, and then at the man who had just assaulted her and abducted her here, Nan Kujin forcefully broke free from his embrace, frowning as she asked, "What's going on? Which of you... is the real one?"

Rebellion (Part 2)
"Which of you is the real one?" Nan Kujin asked again when no one answered. Still no one answered. The Bai Shang standing beside her was smiling wickedly, while the Bai Shang surrounded by people frowned, coldly observing everything before him, but a hidden sadness appeared in his eyes. "Speak up! Who's the real one?!" Nan Kujin was practically going crazy. This situation was just like the story of the real and fake Sun Wukong in Journey to the West—it was a real headache! Bai Shang didn't care at all about his "good" subordinates surrounding him. What truly saddened him was that the person he loved was standing right in front of him, yet he couldn't recognize the real him. The branch leader looked at Bai Shang's followers, a hint of doubt appearing in his eyes. Knowing his opportunity had arrived, he said solemnly, "Does anyone remember that when the Shadow Sect was founded, there was a 'Shadow Soul Token,' possessed only by successive sect leaders? Since you refuse to admit you're fake, then please bring out that 'Shadow Soul Token' for us to verify its authenticity!" Bai Shang sneered inwardly, thinking how meticulously this was planned! It must have been arranged long ago! And he… damn it, he hadn't even noticed! "I didn't have it. The 'Shadow Soul Token' was stolen shortly after I took over," Bai Shang said calmly. He saw the shock and then suspicion on the faces of his men, while the fake Bai Shang smiled confidently. Bai Shang thought helplessly, "I've really messed up this time!"

"Oh? You didn't have it? Lost or stolen? I think it's actually because you're not Bai Shang at all! Besides, every sect leader has a shadow slave called 'Ghost Shadow.' May I ask where your shadow slave is?" Bai Shang's heart skipped a beat. He finally understood why Ghost Shadow hadn't returned to report—it had been imprisoned by these traitors. He snorted coldly, offering no reply. "Everyone, do you think this sect leader is real? As for the Shadow Soul Token, we have it!" With that, a subordinate stepped forward, carefully holding a brocade box. The leader raised his hand, and the box opened, revealing the 'Shadow Soul Token' made of black iron. Everyone held their breath, scrutinizing the legendary event. Even the few subordinates who had come with Bai Shang began to believe the branch leader's words to some extent. But then, Nan Kujin's clear voice rang out, "I have a question for you. When did this fake Bai Shang take the stage?" Faced with this question, the branch leader was taken aback at first, then immediately laughed and said, "Miss Panxi, you don't know, but our sect leaders replaced him not long after he took office!" Nan Kujin smiled slightly, making herself appear somewhat indignant. She angrily pushed through the crowd surrounding Bai Shang, walked to Bai Shang's side, suddenly turned around, and said loudly, "Then I'm sorry. In my heart, there is only the Bai Shang I first met. Whether he is real or fake, I believe him. If you all want to be my enemies because of this, I will fight to the end!" With that, with a "whoosh," a flash of silver light appeared, and the broken wing was already in her hand.

The commander's expression changed, and he said fiercely, "If you, young lady, are so ungrateful, don't blame us for being ruthless!" "Is that so? I'm so scared!" Although she said this, Nan Kujin's other hand had already secretly grasped Bai Shang's cold hand, their fingers intertwined, warming Bai Shang's heart. The moment Bai Shang heard Nan Kujin speak, her heart trembled violently, and she looked at her in disbelief, while Nan Kujin's face was resolute, and she looked at the crowd in front of her warily. With a slight smile, Bai Shang looked coldly at the subordinates who rushed at her, and shouted, "Open your dog eyes wide and see clearly who is real and who is fake!" After saying that, she raised her hand, and a silver curved blade appeared in her hand, drawing a brilliant arc in the air, slashing at the people rushing towards Nan Kujin. Blood mist bloomed before her eyes, and Bai Shang carefully protected Nan Kujin, not letting her get a single drop. A warmth gradually filled their hearts. The broken wing, seemingly inspired by its master's fervent fighting spirit, released itself at Nan Kujin's command, spinning rapidly in the air like a boomerang, slaying five or six enemies before returning to Nan Kujin's grasp. The others were bewildered by this scene. What kind of swordsmanship was this? They'd never seen anything like it before! But there was no time for them to ponder, as Bai Shang was cutting down her companions at the speed of mowing grass. Seeing Nan Kujin's movements, they assumed she was weaker and all abandoned Bai Shang to attack her. Seeing this, Bai Shang shielded Nan Kujin with her body, drawing a sword incantation in front of her chest with her other hand. Waves of energy surged forth, blasting away the enemies who rushed at her. Seeing the situation, Nan Kujin knew that continuing the killing spree wouldn't end anything. Seizing the opportunity, she forcefully shoved Bai Shang aside to a secluded spot, picked up a packet of medicine between her fingers, and with a flick of her sleeve, scattered the powder all over the ferocious enemies lunging at her.

Anyone touched by the medicine began to rot, their bodies instantly revealing their stark white bones. Nan Kujin stood proudly alone, laughing carefree. The tattered wing on her left hand remained clean; despite having killed many, its sword energy had always protected its blade, preventing it from being tainted in the slightest. She had been stabbed in the chest sometime during the night, but thankfully it wasn't poisoned. Nan Kujin secretly rejoiced, clutching her wound and looking at her handiwork, she shouted, "How about it? Do you submit?" Perhaps the force had aggravated the wound, as Nan Kujin gasped sharply, cursing inwardly: "Damn it, I hate pain the most!" The commander and his men who had come with Bai Shang couldn't stand it any longer. They grabbed their weapons and roared, "You witch, don't be so arrogant! Prepare to die!" Amidst the flickering lights and pebbles, just as Nan Kujin was about to perish amidst the layers of sword shadows, Bai Shang's ghostly figure flashed, disappearing into the crowd's attack and shielding Nan Kujin with his entire body.

The sword sank deep into Bai Shang's shoulder. Bai Shang looked tenderly at the terrified Nan Kujin, stroked her eyebrows, and chuckled. "Little thing, why aren't you running? Hearing you say those words today... I'm already... satisfied..." The scene before her was so familiar. Nan Kujin seemed to see Mu Qi desperately protecting her in the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion. Tears streamed down her face. Nan Kujin cursed fiercely, "What the hell are you doing! Do I look like the kind of person who runs away!" Ignoring her injuries, Nan Kujin raised her broken wings before everyone could react. A flash of sword light from her broken wings blinded the branch commander instantly. Seeing such a ruthless tactic, the enemies were somewhat surprised, but they were all stunned by the violent aura emanating from Nan Kujin, and for a moment they didn't know what to do. The fake Bai Shang, seeing the hellish scene before him, turned pale and stared blankly as the branch leader rolled around on the ground, covering his eyes. "Who else wants to come! I'll fight to the death!" Nan Kujin gritted his teeth and looked at the people in front of him, quickly using the medicine on his body to stop the blood gushing from Bai Shang's shoulder, cursing himself incessantly, "Where's your inner power! Unleash it!!!"

In this stalemate, a flash of green light appeared before everyone's eyes, and before they could react, a large amount of blood gushed from the throat, and in a short while, about twenty more people died. Nan Kujin swallowed hard, wondering where this expert came from, and looked up to see Ni Luo holding a green longsword, frowning at him.

"You wretched woman, what happened to you! You made me travel all this way just to find this? And who is that guy to you?" Pointing at Bai Shang, Ni Luo looked at the stunned crowd and shouted, "Are you all blind?! Can't you even see through such a stupid disguise!" She then pointed at Bai Shang and angrily cursed.

Springtime in the garden .

Ni Luo glared angrily at the stunned group of people before her. "Are you all brainless?! Can't you even see through such a idiotic disguise?" The subordinates who had come with Bai Shang immediately sensed that this person was no ordinary individual. After exchanging glances for a few seconds, one of them stepped forward and said, "Young master, what do you mean? Do you have a way to distinguish between these two?" Ni Luo didn't answer immediately. Instead, she turned and glared fiercely at Nan Ku Jin, seemingly embarrassed, saying, "Don't tell anyone you're my senior sister! Where did you go with all the lessons Master taught you?" She strode over to the fake Bai Shang, quickly sealing several acupoints on his body with her fingers to prevent him from struggling. She coldly said, "Tch~ You imposter, you're not even trying to be clever. Your disguise is easily seen through by those of us with superior medical skills. You're just unlucky to have met me today." "I..." Nan Kujin looked at Ni Luo's arrogant attitude and felt annoyed. "Hey, junior brother, hurry up, everyone's waiting. Besides, I have an injured person next to me waiting to be treated!" Ni Luo was busy working on the fake Bai Shang's face, not even looking up, and said sullenly, "You damn woman, your injured person's illness isn't just in his shoulder. If I'm not mistaken, he seems to have a root cause. You can check his pulse if you don't believe me. Today it must be a flare-up of his cold syndrome, otherwise he wouldn't have been so easily injured. He's just unlucky!" Bai Shang looked at the person called 'Ni Luo' in disbelief. He had consulted countless famous doctors but none of them could cure his illness. Helplessly, he could only hide it from his subordinates, and he had been very successful in doing so. But this person in front of him could tell at a glance, which surprised him greatly. Also, what exactly was the relationship between him and his little thing? It felt like their relationship was not simple!

Nilo finally found the interface of the disguise. His eyes lit up, and with a flick of his finger, a short, thin knife appeared at his fingertip. He ran the knife across the fake Bai Shang's face, leaving a small, shallow mark, but no blood flowed. Confident he wouldn't harm the face beneath, Nilo glanced triumphantly at Nan Kujin, then at the people staring intently at him. With a light flick of his finger at the mark, he tore off a thin, delicate mask. He wanted to see what kind of face lay beneath. When people saw the face, some couldn't bear it and ran to the side to retch. Nan Kujin felt nauseous and turned his head away, refusing to look at the horrifying face. Nilo had seen countless faces and had witnessed similar situations before, but seeing it again still felt utterly inhumane. The fake Bai Shang's face was completely ruined, pitted and scarred, as if it had been slowly gnawed by poisonous insects. The wounds were a mix of red and purple, a veritable palette of colors. Ni Luo wondered, was it really necessary to disfigure his face like this for a rebellion? It seemed the Shadow Sect's system and people were truly cold-blooded. Then why was she still…? She looked at Nan Kujin with some confusion. She saw Nan Kujin tenderly tending to Bai Shang's wounds, using her own fine wound-healing medicine to treat them. Bai Shang, on the other hand, looked at Nan Kujin with unusual gentleness, letting her bandage his wounds. In that instant, Ni Luo thought, if she were like this? Would she feel this pain? Probably not! She smiled bitterly and looked down. The fake Bai Shang, with his face full of despair, was probably thinking something else entirely, but Ni Luo thought that the Shadow Sect wouldn't let him go so easily! "You damned woman, look at you! We barely came down the mountain and this has already happened. Looks like I still can't leave your side!" The ambiguous tone made Bai Shang frown slightly. Nan Kujin glared at the person who was deliberately being sarcastic, unaware of the deep sorrow Nilo was feeling.

"What's your relationship with him?" Bai Shang looked at Nan Kujin seriously, waiting for her answer. Nan Kujin said calmly, "Just a normal fellow disciple relationship." Hearing Nan Kujin's answer, Nilo didn't say anything on the surface, but her heart still felt slightly bitter. After all, hearing this expected answer wouldn't be pleasant for anyone. Bai Shang knew that Nan Kujin was always a bit dense. Even though the man named 'Nilo' looked at her with the same eyes as her, how could she not understand his feelings? She affectionately patted Nan Kujin's head, only to receive a sharp rap on the head in return. "Don't move! It's bandaged!" Bai Shang muttered softly, "You can only bully me like this." They were so close, how could Nan Kujin not hear what he said? She looked at him with a hint of grievance. Who could compare to someone as assertive as him? Suddenly remembering the information she'd gleaned from taking his pulse, Nan Kujin asked worriedly,
"Bai Bai, how come you have this cold poison in your body?" "Because my sect's martial arts must be practiced in an extremely cold place, and it's easy to suffer a qi deviation. To increase my power, I soaked in the icy pool of the Snow Realm for a whole year. The cold poison from the pool entered my body, leaving this chronic condition. And the cold poison flares up unpredictably, so..." "So that's how it is today! I was wondering why you seemed so off today, so that's why! Otherwise, given your personality, those people would have been dead long ago." Bai Shang shrugged, nodding noncommittally. Nilo listened thoughtfully, "I see. But it's not like there's no cure." "Really? Tell me!" Nan Kujin exclaimed first, her eyes sparkling. After all, this gave her the opportunity to explore this unknown world. "The icy poison of the Snowfield's Frosty Pool is indeed potent,
but the natural order of things is ever-present. My master told me of a legendary spirit tree in the Snowfield called the Radiant Sun Demon Tree. Its fruit is the hottest thing in the world; eating it can instantly grant you fifty years of cultivation. Unfortunately, this tree is only known through legends; I've never heard of anyone actually finding it. Besides, the Snowfield is teeming with ferocious beasts and unknown demons, so naturally, few are willing to take such a risk. I wonder if you'd be willing?" Bai Shang pondered for a long time before shaking his head. "I've endured this icy poison for several years now. It's just pain, nothing serious. I'm not about to take such a great risk. After all..." He glanced at Nan Ku Jin, "After all, I've found the most important person in my life." Nan Ku Jin's heart trembled upon hearing this. She knew that Bai Shang wasn't afraid of death; he was afraid of never seeing her again after he died. Based on this alone,
Nan Ku Jin made up her mind that no matter what, she would go to the Snowfield. (Someone shook their head: Another one-track-minded person is about to embark on an adventure.)

Nilo nodded, understanding Bai Shang's decision. "Then you'll have to live under this cold poison for the rest of your life. But as the young master said, this cold poison won't harm your life." Looking at Nan Kujin, whose eyes were darting around, seemingly plotting something, Nilo kindly reminded Bai Shang, "We need to keep a close eye on someone lately, lest she do anything foolish." Bai Shang, of course, knew who the warning referred to. He nodded, glanced at Nan Kujin, and after a long pause, finally asked, "Nilo, what are your plans now?" Nilo thought for a moment and replied, "Once I've settled things with her, I'll leave. After all, I haven't yet traveled the entire Li Kingdom. As a..." "As a healer, I still have a lot to do." Bai Shang was completely relieved at this moment, and it was time to deal with the affairs of his own gang. Looking at the few confidants who knew he had made a big mistake, he said coldly, "You even doubted my authenticity. I've wasted my time raising you. Go back and accept your punishment. Also, everyone in this branch is a traitor. Kill them all without exception. Afterwards, I will select some people from headquarters to rebuild our power in the capital. It seems that the Shadow Sect needs to be properly re-evaluated. In such an important capital, your own subordinates actually had rebellious intentions, and they had been preparing for so many years! What kind of work are you doing?" Nan Kujin heard this announcement and, although she also felt it was a bit cruel, in this martial world, one cannot do without being ruthless. She helped Bai Shang up and walked out of the branch's gate with Ni Luo. Before leaving, Bai Shang glanced at the imposter. He didn't need to say anything; they should know what to do with him!

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...

After knocking a few times with no response, Nan Kujin pushed open the door and peered curiously into the room. Moonlight streamed onto the large bed, where Bai Shang, dressed in a moon-colored robe, leaned against the headboard. His long, wet hair cascaded down, the collar of his robe wide open, revealing his fair skin and firm, masculine chest. A sash was casually tied around his waist, as if the thin garment would slip off at any moment. Beneath the soft moonlight, a pair of long, slender legs stretched out freely outside the robe, seemingly enticing someone's gaze. Nan Kujin stared, instantly dumbfounded. Good heavens! This was practically inviting a crime! She turned to close the door and quietly leave.

"Little thing, now that you're here, are you just going to leave like that? I won't allow it!" Nan Kujin turned awkwardly at the sound of his voice, forcing a smile as the alluring man walked gracefully towards her, his steps dappled with moonlight. Walking barefoot on the cold ground, Nan Kujin wondered why he didn't seem to mind. When she tried to escape again, it was too late. Bai Shang slammed the door shut, extinguishing her last hope. Nan Kujin swallowed hard, her wolfish gaze sweeping over Bai Shang from head to toe, but her heart was in turmoil. It wasn't entirely her fault; the scene before her was undeniably alluring.

Bai Shang lifted Nan Kujin's pointed chin with his finger, his purple eyes gleaming with a captivating smile, half-hidden by his long eyelashes, instantly filling the air with an air of ambiguity. He gazed intently into her beautiful eyes, his gaze filled with tender affection. They stared at each other, neither able to look away.

"Bai Bai, hehehe…it's getting late, I'll head back now." Nan Kujin was the first to recover, and under Bai Shang's burning gaze, she prepared to leave. Bai Shang raised an eyebrow, "Little thing, do you think you can escape?" Before Nan Kujin could even gasp, Bai Shang scooped her up and carried her towards the bed.

"Put me down!!" Nan Kujin struggled fiercely in Bai Shang's arms, but every time she touched his beautiful skin, her mouth watered. Bai Shang reached the bed and tossed Nan Kujin onto it. Nan Kujin struggled to get up in pain, but Bai Shang pushed her back down, pinning her hands firmly above her head with one hand. His other restless hand slipped inside her clothes, his warm palm touching her breasts beneath the thin fabric, wickedly kneading them. Nan Kujin raised her hand to push him away, but Bai Shang immediately stopped his hand on her chest, grabbing her small hand and lingering intimately on her delicate hand, pulling it to his lips and licking each fingertip lightly, leaving a warm, wet sensation. The person who had been struggling immediately stopped moving. A slight tingling sensation suddenly spread through her fingers, causing her to blush and bite her lower lip, unable to look at him.

Bai Shang secretly praised her cuteness. Taking advantage of Nan Kujin's dazed expression, Bai Shang bit her cherry lips hard. Nan Kujin immediately came back to her senses. Looking at the handsome face magnified in front of her and the mischievous smile on his lips, Nan Kujin felt like she was suffocating. She immediately opened her mouth wide, trying to breathe. Bai Shang seized the opportunity, and his tongue nimbly darted in, seductively pressing against hers. Their passionate intertwining made her head spin. Everything she wanted to say and do turned into a mess. Her heart was filled only with him!

Her palm pressed against Bai Shang's firm chest, feeling his body temperature and heartbeat. He pulled away from her lips, but whispered in her ear, then extended his tongue to suck and lick her delicate white earlobe. Amid her soft moans, he kissed the smooth skin of her neck. Her heart pounded, her knees went weak, and she tilted her head back, letting his hot breath and light, pecking kisses mingle, disrupting her last shred of reason.

Good heavens! This man before her was definitely a master of flirting! A woman's nemesis! Nan Kujin thought to herself that she couldn't escape this time; after all, her skills were child's play compared to his!

Suddenly, a chill ran down her chest; his hand had ripped open the collar of her clothes, revealing a large expanse of snow-white skin. Nan Kujin straddled his lap, softly and weakly held in his arms, kissed intimately until his kisses reached her chest. She pushed away his body, which was about to kiss her again, and leaned back, hooking her arms around his neck. Cherry blossoms dotted her fair skin, adding a touch of allure.

"Bai Bai, you bad boy..." Nan Kujin's coquettish voice made Bai Shang's breathing grow heavier. He whispered in her ear, "Oh? Is that so?" He then chuckled lasciviously, his bewitching purple deepening. Suddenly, his strong waist thrust upwards, slamming against Nan Kujin's private parts through her thin clothing. The sudden impact brought waves of pleasure, causing Nan Kujin to moan softly, biting her lip and glaring at his wicked smile.

Nan Kujin's cloud-like hair cascaded down, her face flushed, the beauty mark at the corner of her eye trembling, her breath sweet as orchids, her eyes languid and seductive.

Bai Shang looked into her passionate eyes, released his grip on her hands, and braced his arms against her face, gazing intently at her. Finally, he had waited for this day! He had let her escape last time, but not this time!

He leaned down, chuckling softly, "Good girl, little thing, see how I pamper you." Bai Shang's silver hair cascaded messily over his shoulders, his smooth chest exposed to her gaze, his purple eyes brimming with deep affection.

"No!...Don't touch there...Mmm...Mmm..." Faced with Bai Shang's skillful teasing tongue, Nan Kujin felt her blood boil instantly. She protested weakly, her bright autumn eyes misting over with passion, glistening with tears. Her dark eyes reflected the man leaning over her trembling body, passionately kissing her pink nipples until they bloomed and stood erect like flowers.

"God, little thing, you're so sensitive!" Bai Shang's voice trembled, his breath growing heavier. Finally, unable to restrain himself, he slid down to Nan Kujin, prying open her tightly closed thighs, a wicked smile on his face, satisfied to see a small patch of moisture soaking through her panties from passion. Like plucking a harp string, he watched the person beneath him tremble slightly, biting down on the edge of her underpants and slowly pulling them down. The thin fabric was torn away bit by bit, finally revealing the delicate petals covered in soft, fragrant grass.

Nan Kujin immediately covered her honeyed spot, coquettishly pleading, "No...don't look..." "Oh? What if I insist on looking?" Bai Shang said without batting an eye, his sexy smile both alluring and wildly unrestrained. Seeing that all resistance was futile, Nan Kujin simply removed her hands, letting him do as he pleased. Bai Shang patted her head, "Good girl~" As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly began passionately licking her soft, fragrant place, his wet, hot tongue still carrying his breath as he caressed the pink petals, wantonly sucking on the gradually rising clitoris between the petals, making smacking sounds. Faced with such actions, Nan Kujin felt a warm current surge in her lower abdomen, writhing uncomfortably, begging for more tenderness. Bai Shang watched, his tongue thrusting in and out of her honeyed depths, eliciting continuous moans from Nan Kujin.

With a wicked smile, Bai Shang's long fingers probed into her alluring flower, calmly plunging in and out, driving Nan Kujin to impatient rage. "You...you hurry...I want...mmm..." Angrily, she bit Bai Shang's delicate collarbone, only to find blood seeping from his injured shoulder. "No...your...wound...mmm...it's reopened..." Bai Shang kissed her red lips reassuringly, "It's alright..." Although her shoulder ached, it was all worth it for what she had now.

Watching the copious amounts of nectar slowly flow with his thrusts, Bai Shang lowered his waist, laboriously entering her flower. How could it be so tight...? Bai Shang cursed inwardly, desperately trying to suppress his almost frantic desire, his heavy breathing holding back his tight, moist passage, forcing him to move with abandon. "Mmm...slower...so fast...mmm..." Embarrassed, Nan Kujin buried her face in his arms, writhing uncontrollably with desire, her long, jade-like legs wrapping around his strong waist, seeking even more pleasure.

"Little thing, you're so tempting. Give me five times tonight, okay..." Bai Shang smiled softly, seeing her nod seductively, her eyelashes fluttering, her cheeks flushed. With a low growl, he forcefully thrust his hips, from slow to fast, from gentle to wild, each thrust urgent and unrestrained, his hands skillfully kneading her breasts, shaping them into various forms.

"Ah~~~" Nan Kujin felt waves of pleasure wash over her, passion causing her to sway her slender waist like a snake, her tender private parts becoming increasingly sensitive and tight, her breath quickening, sweet moans escaping her lips, melting her heart.

Bai Shang thrust his narrow hips violently, a surge of intense pleasure overwhelming his nerves. A few beads of sweat from his forehead splashed onto her neck with the rhythm of his vigorous thrusts, then slid down and disappeared among her smooth, white breasts. He was overwhelmed by the sight, a tingling sensation washing over him, and he groaned softly. He rapidly moved his throbbing desire between his legs, letting out wild , masculine moans. Immersed in the ecstasy of their passionate embrace, he appeared even more handsome and alluring.

"Mmm... Bai Bai... mmm... ah~~" She arched her back, feeling Bai Shang ejaculate inside her like a torrent, her own body trembling violently, immersed in the pleasure of her impending climax.

Bai Shang then lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "This night... is still long..." His warm breath sent a shiver down Nan Kujin's spine. She sensed that Bai Shang's desire was beginning to rise again...

This was destined to be a sleepless night...

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