The Hehuan Sect Was Squeezed Dry for Ten Thousand Years, but It Became a Sacred Ground?-Chapter 59

Chapter 59

Due to numerous previous incidents, such as the awkward collisions between Nan Gongling and Duanmu Yao, and even three or four people running into each other at the same time, Liu Ruyan might have also wanted to avoid embarrassing herself in front of her newly accepted disciples. Therefore, just two days ago, she personally intervened to optimize the array’s functionality.

Compared to before, the array now has an enhanced warning capability. As soon as someone approaches the Demon Lock Prison, it will immediately issue an alert. This allows those inside the stone chamber, who are oblivious to the outside world, to prepare in advance. After all, wouldn’t it be awkward to run into an incompatible companion in such a situation?

Liu Ruyan waved her hand, conjuring a water screen. Through the memory stones placed outside the array, the scene was directly reflected on the screen. Upon seeing the two familiar figures on the water screen, Liu Ruyan and Xu Qingyao exchanged glances. It was expected, yet still surprising.

Using Duanmu Yao, who had already received her blessing, to provoke the other two, coupled with the pressure from the incident at the space-time rift, it was inevitable that they would develop ulterior motives. As for why everything wasn’t laid out clearly, sometimes people prefer to believe in the truth they think they know.

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It was just unexpected that it happened to be today. Being blocked like this, it would be difficult for them to leave. Fortunately, the array provided isolation, so there was no need to worry about intrusions. Since she was currently indisposed, Liu Ruyan didn’t intend to let the two women succeed today.

However, Ning Chen thought otherwise. Since they were already here, he said, “Let them in.”

“But…” Liu Ruyan hesitated. She didn’t want to embarrass herself in front of her disciple again. Yet, Ning Chen’s commanding tone left her with no desire to resist.

Just as she was about to comply, the image on the water screen suddenly cut off. Liu Ruyan was astonished. Her array had been broken? It seemed this batch of disciples was truly full of hidden talents!

Rather than being incredulous, Liu Ruyan felt somewhat pleased. After all, the better the seed, the more stunning the flower that would bloom after being nurtured by Ning Chen.

Liu Ruyan retracted the light screen and sighed, “It seems the outcome of our battle today will have to wait until next time.”

Hearing this, Xu Qingyao was both amused and annoyed, retorting, “Senior sister, I actually don’t mind continuing.”

Ever since following her junior, she had cared less and less about face in the Demon Lock Prison. Which of them—her senior sister, the seven deacons, junior Nan Gong, or even junior Duanmu the other day—had she not personally demonstrated in front of? Shame? Nonexistent! Since they were all in the same boat, Xu Qingyao didn’t mind setting an example in front of her disciple.

In fact, she had already positioned herself for future development. Xu Qingyao planned to be the best companion, able to get along with anyone. By mingling here and there, even as the numbers grew, she could still have her fill!

Liu Ruyan, feeling somewhat guilty, didn’t respond immediately. If they continued, she really had no confidence. She hadn’t had a drop of nectar all day and was almost dehydrated herself. A total loss! Her previous stubborn resistance was merely her trying to save face in front of her junior, who had always been inferior to her. But of course, Liu Ruyan would never admit to this.

She frowned slightly and scolded, “Junior sister, no matter what, you are still a mentor. How will you establish authority in the future like this?”

Xu Qingyao scoffed, smiling playfully. “Really? But when I met junior Duanmu, she clearly told me that you were directly in front of her that day…”

Even though she had done it herself, she still had the nerve to criticize others. Claiming to have no shame yet acting shamelessly, it was indeed strange. Xu Qingyao described the scene vividly, as if she had witnessed it herself. Even Ning Chen, the creator, couldn’t help but look puzzled. How deceitful, to lie like that.

Kneeling to lick feet, passionate in the valley… He didn’t recall doing such things that day, did he? Just one communication orb combined with an extended direct assault had already made Liu Ruyan surrender fifteen times. Dealing with this woman, whose body was increasingly failing in his presence, now required hardly any effort. Her small resilience couldn’t turn the tide, and the once evenly matched scenes no longer occurred.

…

“Ah! Shut up~!” Compared to Ning Chen’s calmness, Liu Ruyan was completely rattled! She had lost consciousness early that day, how could she remember what exactly happened? Listening to Xu Qingyao’s detailed recount, she really thought she had done those things. The faint blush of desire on her face now turned a deep red, reaching her ears, and her Baiyangdian Lake rippled intensely.

Damn it! That brat Duanmu Yao actually told others about what happened that day! Her time allocation for this month was gone! No, next month’s too!

…

The two women argued back and forth.

“Enough!” Finally, Ning Chen interrupted. The stone chamber fell silent. He only liked women fighting, not women quarreling.

Feeling the tight grip on his fingers from both hands, Ning Chen helplessly said, “Come out first.”

Pop! Pop! The two women emerged one after the other.

Ning Chen beckoned. As they approached, he naturally used the thin gauze on their chests to wipe the moisture from his fingers.

“Later, do as I say,” Ning Chen commanded in an uncompromising tone.

“Okay.”

“Understood~”

…

Meanwhile, at the back mountain a little over ten minutes earlier…

Zhou Qin, her face concealed by a classic night-travel outfit, was swiftly making her way through the terrain.

“Wait a moment!” A voice echoed in her mind.

Startled, Zhou Qin halted in her tracks. “What is it, Aunt Qing?”

“Someone is approaching in this direction too!” Aunt Qing quickly replied.

“What? Could it be those who can freely enter and exit the Demon Prison?” Zhou Qin speculated to herself.

But why would they come here at this hour? It’s not like they couldn’t come during the day.

The jade pendant hidden on the young girl’s chest flickered twice. After sensing the aura, Aunt Qing responded, “It’s that girl with the surname Yu.”

“It’s actually her?”

This only made Zhou Qin even more surprised.

Sister Yu’s progress in cultivation was fairly normal, so it was unlikely she had come into contact with the divine medicine in the forbidden area. Could it be…?

“Should we head back first?” Aunt Qing suggested cautiously.

After all, trespassing into a forbidden area was considered a serious offense in any sect. She didn’t want Zhou Qin to risk being discovered.

However, Zhou Qin shook her head. “It’s fine. More people mean more strength.”

From Sister Yu’s performance in the recent competition, Zhou Qin had already sensed that she was no ordinary person. For Sister Yu to come here on such a dark and windy night, her intentions were clear.

To be honest, Zhou Qin herself felt uneasy about sneaking into the sect’s forbidden area alone. Aunt Qing’s knowledge of alchemy was unparalleled, but she was lacking in other areas—sometimes even less informed than Zhou Qin herself. Having someone else to bolster her courage was a good thing.

She didn’t think someone like Sister Yu would be a burden. If anything, she herself might be the one holding them back.

With Aunt Qing’s constant monitoring, Zhou Qin quickly caught up to the girl who was cautiously moving forward.

Seeing the black-clad figure dressed identically to herself, Yu Hua was momentarily stunned.

Where did this person come from? She had used a special technique to conceal her presence, yet she was still being followed?

Little did she know, techniques from the cultivation world were useless against a higher-realm spirit like Aunt Qing.

However, Yu Hua quickly regained her composure. She immediately distanced herself, crouching slightly, ready to attack. Spiritual energy rippled around her as her dark eyes glinted with a cold light under the night sky. A faint killing intent seeped out.

“Who are you?”