Dao Companion Crippled, Coveters Move

Chapter 174 - 173: The Saintess Emerges from Seclusion, Off to the Dao Sect

Shang Miaoyan single-handedly tore open the thundercloud before her, declaring the end of the Divinity Transformation Thunder Tribulation.

She was like a Divine Maiden. As the clouds ripped apart, pillars of light showered down upon the world. Her vibrant red dress, embroidered with the pattern of seductive red lotus petals, danced in the wind like a true red lotus flower in full bloom—noble, beautiful, and possessing an authority that made one want to submit.

Below, Fan Ya and all of the Red Lotus Guard knelt on the ground, calling out respectfully:

"Congratulations, Holy Daughter, on returning to the Divinity Transformation realm and achieving great success in your Divine Skill!"

As Shang Miaoyan's toes touched the ground, a fantastical fragrance capable of stimulating desire wafted into Fan Ya's nose, making her feel a tingling itch all over, as if ants were crawling on her skin.

Even the Red Lotus Guard, who had undergone inhumanly cruel training to become as cold as blades, trembled before this scent potent enough to arouse a stone. Their skin flushed a cherry pink.

Without making a single move, just by standing there, she had stripped them all of their ability to fight, turning them into lambs for the slaughter. This level of Dao Practice had far surpassed the strength Shang Miaoyan possessed when she reached Divinity Transformation a hundred years ago!

Fan Ya recalled how Shang Miaoyan had just dissipated countless bolts of heavenly lightning with a wave of her hand. She felt pessimistic about whether Sword Immortal Pei could still escape the Holy Daughter's grasp as smoothly as he had before.

"Fan Ya."

Shang Miaoyan suddenly spoke. Her voice was cold, yet it carried an undisguisable charm. If those little lips were to hum a soft tune, it would surely be more beautiful than any sound on earth.

Fan Ya lowered her head respectfully and asked:

"How may I help you, Holy Daughter?"

"Tell me everything my Xiaohan has done since I left. I want to know down to the precise details of every person he's met, especially any unfamiliar female cultivators."

Hearing this, Fan Ya instinctively swallowed. Pei Yuhang had been in contact with quite a few female cultivators since Shang Miaoyan left.

Never mind how furious Shang Miaoyan would be to learn that Elder Xiao of the Xuanyuan Dao Sect actually wanted Pei Yuhang to carry on his family line...

Just the news that Ji Xichan, the True Disciple of the Dust Saint Son, had brazenly moved into the Cold Palace Sword Mansion and was often "favored" on the bottom by Pei Yuhang with a ruler, and that Pei Yuhang had spent a night in the boudoir of Dan Yun Pavilion's Elder Lu Ruoxi—these two pieces of information alone were enough to make the Holy Daughter fly into a rage.

To be honest, Fan Ya didn't want to be the one to tell Shang Miaoyan these cruel truths. After all, she didn't want to be caught in the crossfire.

'But I've already been called upon. In that case... I can only leave it to fate.'

In the calmest tone she could manage, Fan Ya began her report to Shang Miaoyan.

Upon hearing Fan Ya's account, the many Red Lotus Guards were also stunned.

'The Holy Daughter's plaything is actually involved with so many women? He's completely failing his husbandly duties! A shameless man like that should be drowned in a pig cage. Why is he still around?'

'What? You're saying the Holy Daughter is actually the other woman...? Uh, never mind then.'

In any case, although the Red Lotus Guards all had their heads bowed and couldn't see Shang Miaoyan's face, from the increasingly oppressive and terrifying fluctuations of Spiritual Qi, it was clear that Shang Miaoyan's mood was anything but calm. It was a raging tempest.

"Are you finished?"

After a period of silence following Fan Ya's conclusion, Shang Miaoyan finally spoke slowly. Her voice was strained, devoid of the triumphant spirit she should have had after successfully crossing the tribulation.

"I am finished, Holy Daughter."

"Good..."

Shang Miaoyan nodded lightly, her beautiful eyes gazing into the distance.

"We're leaving! To the Xuanyuan Dao Sect, immediately!"

Following Shang Miaoyan's order, all of her subordinates transformed into streaks of light and departed.

Only she remained, silently looking in the direction of the Xuanyuan Dao Sect.

'Xiaohan, with me away this time, you've truly been too unruly...'

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"Ah Han, let's go back to the Sect tomorrow~!"

Ye Liyuan said softly, hugging Pei Yuhang's arm.

"Go back tomorrow? Don't you want to stay out and have fun a little longer, Liyuan?"

Pei Yuhang pulled his Dao Companion into his arms, trying to coax Liyuan into agreeing to stay out and enjoy their time alone together.

This honeymoon trip was both an anniversary gift for his Dao Companion and a chance for Pei Yuhang himself to catch his breath.

Out here with only Liyuan, free from the interference of any "bad women," he didn't have to worry about being dragged off by one of them to continue his immoral acts, nor did he have to worry about Liyuan finding out.

Outside the Sect, in this place where no one knew Pei Yuhang, he never had to worry about being separated from Liyuan.

Even just quietly watching the sunrise and sunset every day was an incredibly romantic experience...

But Ye Liyuan was unaware of Ah Han's troubles. She just felt that Pei Yuhang should fulfill his duties as a master and return soon to continue teaching his disciples their cultivation.

"Ah Han, a trip is just a trip. We can't let it delay our regular cultivation. Lingering in the mortal world and letting fun get in the way of serious matters is a great taboo for cultivators.

You've been on the path of Dao for so long, how can you still be so playful?"

Having been lectured by his Dao Companion, Pei Yuhang was left speechless and finally just nodded.

"Alright, Liyuan. We'll go back tomorrow, then."

"Mhm."

Ye Liyuan nodded in satisfaction. 'I corrected Ah Han's playful mindset just in time,' she thought. 'I'm such a good and supportive wife.'

Little did she know, Pei Yuhang wanted to return to the Xuanyuan Dao Sect later precisely to avoid adding more "little red hats" to her head—an expression of his love for her.

Unfortunately, this time, Pei Yuhang and Ye Liyuan were not on the same wavelength.

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「The next day.」

Pei Yuhang piloted the Flying Ship, carrying his Dao Companion back to the Xuanyuan Dao Sect. When they returned to the Cold Palace Sword Mansion, Qing Yueqiu and Yu Xiaoyan were both there to welcome them.

Of course, Ji Xichan was there as well.

The black-dressed girl took light, nimble steps and came before Pei Yuhang and Ye Liyuan. She said with a beaming smile, "Sword Immortal Pei and Fairy Ye went on a honeymoon. You finally decided to grace us with your return?"

Ye Liyuan wasn't familiar with Ji Xichan and just thought she was a very outgoing and generous girl for taking the initiative to greet her.

"Mhm, Ah Han and I even brought back some local specialties for you all."

After speaking, Ye Liyuan had Pei Yuhang hand the wrapped gifts to the three young women before them.

"Wow, Shiniang brought us gifts? This definitely wasn't Master's idea. Master would never be this thoughtful! Thank you, Shiniang!"

Yu Xiaoyan cheerfully took the package from Pei Yuhang's hands. After Qing Yueqiu accepted hers, she, though not as emotionally exaggerated as her junior sister, also sincerely thanked Ye Liyuan.

Only Ji Xichan, in the process of taking her gift, naughtily traced her fingertip twice across Pei Yuhang's palm.

Pei Yuhang couldn't believe how audacious this girl was, daring to flirt with him so suggestively right in front of his Dao Companion and two disciples.

[Ji Xichan, are you insane?!]

Pei Yuhang angrily sent the girl a mental transmission.