Marry the Demon Sect Girl with No Bride Price

Chapter 364 - 23: For My Husband, I Eliminate Powerful Enemies

Lin Qingchou, seemingly resigned to despair, licked her left foot, then proactively licked her right foot.

Xia Qinglian said coldly, "Enough."

"Yes, Master."

Lin Qingchou lay on the ground, raising her buttocks, responding obediently, yet tears had already soaked the ground.

Xia Qinglian looked down at her, without a shred of pity.

The people of Zhenyang Sect would eventually be killed by her, whether as humans or as dogs, it made no difference.

For now, however, Lin Qingchou still held some value.

Xia Qinglian asked, "I need to enter the Spirit Pill Pavilion."

Lin Qingchou managed the Spirit Pill Pavilion, naturally, she could enter and exit freely; using her to obtain the Ice Purity Rejuvenation Pill should be a simple task.

"Master, the Spirit Pill Pavilion isn’t accessible at the moment."

Lin Qingchou respectfully said from the ground.

Xia Qinglian frowned, the surroundings once again turning icy, Lin Qingchou hurriedly added:

"Master, calm your anger, it’s not that I am unwilling to help, but at the start of next month there’s the Outer Sect Tournament, where the winner can select a Fourth Grade pill from within the Spirit Pill Pavilion. During this period, Peak Master Tantai has ordered the pavilion temporarily closed until the tournament concludes."

"Master, if you do not believe me, you can inquire; many are aware of this, if I utter even a single falsehood, may I die struck by five bolts of lightning!"

Lin Qingchou swore an oath, her words earnest, indeed unlike one lying.

Xia Qinglian furrowed her brow: "So to enter the Spirit Pill Pavilion, one must wait until after the Outer Sect Tournament concludes."

Lin Qingchou said, "I dare not deceive you, Master. I, I stole pills from the Spirit Pill Pavilion, Peak Master Tantai must have sensed it, and has already taken my key. Even once the tournament ends, I won’t be able to freely enter the pavilion anymore."

Xia Qinglian sneered: "And you say you haven’t deceived me, if Tantai Mingyue knows you’ve been pilfering, why hasn’t she punished you?"

"Master, your insight is sharp, Peak Master Tantai has always been lenient, never punishing disciples who err at Danxia Peak."

Lin Qingchou’s words left Xia Qinglian stunned, a gentle and delicate figure involuntarily appeared in her mind.

Even back during the battle at Celestial Ridge Mountain, when the Three Great Sects’ experts besieged her and her master, eager to kill the two, only Tantai Mingyue spoke to persuade, saying everyone harbors good thoughts, better to capture them alive and slowly convert them.

Ha, a truly gentle yet foolish woman.

Xia Qinglian knew Lin Qingchou’s words were not false, she asked:

"And to enter the Spirit Pill Pavilion, the best way is to win the Outer Sect Tournament?"

Lin Qingchou nodded repeatedly, "Yes, if you wish to participate, Master, I’ll register you tomorrow. I, I’ll seek Senior Sister Su Xin, she is as gentle and kind as the Peak Master and will surely approve your participation."

"With your strength, Master, winning will be easy."

Xia Qinglian slightly furrowed her beautiful brows, pondering for a moment; she must act discreetly, even if she joins the tournament, she cannot fully reveal her power, or Zhenyang Sect might sense something amiss, and moreover, her husband might recognize her.

Especially, she cannot confront her husband in Magical Combat directly.

Her husband’s sense of smell is too keen; if too close, he would surely detect her scent.

The best plan is that she participates in the tournament, eliminating strong opponents for her husband, paving his path.

As long as her husband, Liu Su, or Mo Xiaolan manages to win, they can enter the Spirit Pill Pavilion to acquire the Ice Purity Rejuvenation Pill.

Having made up her mind, Xia Qinglian asked Lin Qingchou: "Among the disciples of the other Five Peaks, are there any who are especially strong?"

Lin Qingchou immediately detailed everything she knew.

At Sword Tomb Peak, overseeing internal penalties, disciples there live like Ascetic Monks, never descending the mountain, nor participating in any sect activities.

Apart from that, four peaks remain, and among the outer sect disciples who might threaten Qin Gengyun and others, only three individuals exist.

Heaven-Reaching Peak’s Zhang Ling, already renowned before joining, cultivation at Foundation Establishment Peak, wielding the Cloud-Rolling Sword with unmatched fierceness, bearing a presence akin to One Sword Breaks Ten Thousand Techniques.

Forgetful Peak’s Zhao Zhen, newly joined, an uncommon Array Master combined with Puppet Master, both at Fourth Tier level; many consider him a favorite contender for the championship.

The final one is somewhat special, Xiyue Peak’s Wu Yiren.

Throughout Hongzhou Continent, those surnamed Wu reside almost entirely in one location—the Western Emperor Palace.

Wu is the royal surname of the West Imperial Dynasty.

Wu Yiren is the seventh daughter of the Western Emperor, the Seventh Princess of the dynasty.

This Wu Yiren shares the same mother as the Eldest Prince, differing from her mediocre yet indulgent brother; Wu Yiren has been brilliant since childhood, only sixteen this year, yet at Foundation Establishment Peak.

Rumor says she intentionally restrained her cultivation, wanting to amass deep reserves for a single soaring leap, so she has not broken through yet.

"Why would Wu Yiren come to Zhenyang Sect as an outer sect disciple?"

Xia Qinglian asked.

"Master, I heard Wu Yiren came to investigate her brother’s killer."

Lin Qingchou answered from the ground.

Wu Yiren’s brother, was the Eldest Prince assassinated by Si Minglan.

Xia Qinglian slightly furrowed her brows, it seems the West Imperial Dynasty has traced it back to Si Minglan, and thus, her journey to Feiyun Sect may not be as smooth as expected.

Yun Xing, Yun Yan, and Yun Yu, those three children still follow her, might there be danger?

"If anyone knows of tonight’s happenings, your fate needn’t be said by me."

"Yes, yes!"

Lin Qingchou knelt, repeatedly affirming, and upon looking up, Ruo Mei had already vanished.

She instantly slumped to the ground, as if all strength had been drained, moments later, her eyes flickered with venom:

"Ye Xiyue, Senior Brother Chun treats you with such devotion, who would have thought you’d be such a wretch! It’s all because of you, all because of you!"

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Divinity Transformation Peak.

Qin Gengyun was bathing in his courtyard.

He dared not visit the southern valley’s hot springs anymore, after inquiring, he found the outer sect disciples of Wanshi Peak fetched their own spring water from the mountain to bathe in their courtyards.

After all, most of the disciples at Divinity Transformation Peak were men, the few female disciples were arranged to live elsewhere.

So even bathing in the courtyard was safe from prying eyes.

During the day, Qin Gengyun collided with Cheng Yue relentlessly, his muscles were hardened by the constant impact, stinging painfully.

He consulted Cheng Yue, this was the due path of Body Refining, enduring pain then raising physical resilience.

Body Cultivation requires strength and patience; daily persistence must be maintained, with effort spanning a thousand days before seeing effect.

Previously, he made swift progress thanks to intimate teachings from his wife both in bed and on the mountain.

Currently, having hit a bottleneck in Dragon Scale Technique, the only choice for advancement is hard work.

Qin Gengyun drew water upon his body, pondering: I surely won’t remain in Zhenyang Sect forever, once I leave, whom do I find to continue my Body Cultivation with?

His wife?

But his wife isn’t a Body Cultivator; as my flesh becomes ever harder, could she withstand my impacts?

"Hee hee, your body is so strong, my lord, I love it!"

At that moment, a coquettish voice sounded behind, Qin Gengyun gestured, summoning his robe swiftly donned, looking helplessly at the heavenly beautiful, yet lowly figure:

"Jian Yue, why did you come? Aren’t you afraid of being discovered?"