"Could it be that I’ve trained incorrectly somewhere?" Li Xuan couldn’t help but start reflecting.

In fact, the more he reflected, the more he realized he might never have trained correctly.

But at this point, he had to treat a dead horse as if it were alive; he had to continue training.

In the blink of an eye, another month had passed, and Li Xuan still had nothing to show for it.

Fortunately, he saw Senior Sister Feng appearing again in the Divine Martial Monarch’s mansion.

He returned promptly to tell Feng Mengrou all about the doubts he encountered during his training.

However, today, he felt that the senior sister in front of him was somewhat different.

The senior sister today lacked the previously cold, untouchable aura, instead exuding a joyous vibe.

"Junior Brother."

Feng Mengrou looked at Li Xuan gently, her entire being like an iceberg melting into fragrant water, especially in her eyes. She looked at Li Xuan with pupils as soothing as autumn water and said, "You truly are a genius; in just two months, you’ve already completed the dust-cleansing. As for the Flame Seed of the Heart, it actually depends on the individual."

Her voice was both sweet and gentle.

Li Xuan suddenly understood something.

He chuckled inwardly, gaining further insight into what kind of woman the senior sister actually was.

It turns out, once you peel off that superficial layer, the essence inside often surprises you.

The initially cold yet alluring senior sister was, at heart, simply a romance-driven person afraid of loneliness.

She eagerly displayed their double cultivation results within the sect and then forgot that it was all "a show," forgetting that "they were only nominally double cultivating," inexplicably severing ties with the Peak Master and wholeheartedly attaching herself to him.

She wanted to use one end’s passionate love to completely leave behind another painful affair.

She wanted to turn fake acts into reality.

She needed a ritual.

Li Xuan rubbed his forehead with some distress.

A woman like the senior sister was obviously unsuitable for him.

However, he also needed the senior sister’s help.

Thus, he led her into the room, came up with an excuse, and slightly stepped outside, then injected a thought into the "Mutant Monkey" and "Cloud Mantis."

Left hand [Illusion Skill], right hand [Illusion Realm].

An illusion skill dummy was kept outside to guard against anyone approaching.

In the illusion realm, he tossed out a wooden stick.

In the senior sister’s eyes, that stick transformed into his likeness.

Powerful spirit slowly being released, the joyful threshold rapidly rising...

For a long time, and then longer...

Li Xuan collected the illusion realm.

Meanwhile, the senior sister was already exhausted.

This trick was sneaky, but in truth, within Li Xuan, it was a common method used by "demons, immortals, and even bodhisattvas." In stories of his previous life in Journey to the West, even bodhisattvas like Guanyin and Lishan disguised themselves as women to test meditation; as for the monkey, it was even more excessive...

Li Xuan vaguely remembered "As the wine went around several times, the demon felt a little tipsy, with emotions slightly stirring, interacting intimately with Sun Wukong, flirting and chatting affectionately; joining hands, speaking fondly; leaning shoulder to shoulder, whispering closely," and you should know the demon was the monkey’s sister-in-law...

At this moment, Feng Mengrou was already limp on the couch.

The bedding was a mess.

...

The next day.

Feng Mengrou awoke contentedly.

Blushing, she lay on the couch.

A night of unprecedented storm swept away the dust in her heart, leaving her feeling unprecedentedly relaxed.

Upon seeing Li Xuan again, the look in her eyes had completely changed.

"Junior Brother."

An extremely gentle voice came from Senior Sister Feng’s mouth.

Li Xuan chuckled, "Did Senior Sister rest well yesterday?"

Feng Mengrou, blushing, said, "Thank you."

Then whispered, "I always feel Feng Xiongyi harbors bad intentions; he’s surely hiding some secrets; Junior Brother must be wary of him."

Li Xuan: ???

Feng Mengrou said, "In the past, I was blind, had my heart covered with lard, but now, thanks to Junior Brother, I can finally see through Feng Xiongyi’s true nature."

Li Xuan nodded.

Feng Mengrou said, "Junior Brother, you might consider joining Purple Mist Peak.

Though Purple Mist Peak is the weakest among the five peaks, it’s also the purest, meaning it doesn’t have much say, so previously when it came to exploring outside and contacting the dynasty, the task was given to them.

The other four peaks all have some undesirable aspects.

Observing the Sun and White Clouds peaks, they are the most exclusive, contemptuous of outsiders. The more talented you are, the more they might envy you.

Iron Wall Peak, however, has no heart for the sect, with their thoughts set on traveling far, going outside to seek the legendary Ancient Land of the Rabbit Assembly. But the Ancient Land of the Rabbit Assembly is overseas, requiring a big ship, sea maps, and a compass, none of which we have.

As for Feiguang Peak, there’s always some kind of shadow I can’t quite explain. Feng Xiongyi seems to be scheming something." 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Li Xuan: ???

He helplessly rubbed his forehead.

Senior Sister truly is a colossal romance-driven person.

Is this what they mean by transitioning from love to hate?

Two months ago, she was saying, "You must help him achieve his dream," and now she is starting to say, "He seems to be scheming something?"

So unpredictable...

"It’s all in the past now." He smiled at Senior Sister Feng, encouraging her.

Feng Mengrou let out a long sigh, a smile appearing on her delicate face, sweetly said, "From now on, I belong to Junior Brother. I will help Junior Brother establish himself firmly in the sect.

Honestly, my talent for cultivation isn’t good, and I never felt secure, but now... having Junior Brother, I’m very happy."

Once her iceberg thoroughly melts like this, it embarks only to wrap her beloved person, then wholeheartedly do something for him.

Li Xuan chuckled, "Then from now on, we advance and retreat together, Senior Sister and I."

"Certainly!"

Feng Mengrou proudly raised her fair neck.

Her character shifted from initially being the "iceberg socialite" to trending towards being a "clingy little darling."