Chapter 675: Night Meeting with Qi Feiyu
“Is that so? Today, I’m determined to test you and see if you’re the real Lin Yue.”
Xu Changsheng drew a golden soft sword from his waist, flicking it casually to form a vast expanse of golden sword light.
Just then, a clear, graceful figure appeared on the mountain path—it was Qi Feiyu.
Qi Feiyu said, “Xu Changsheng, aren’t you going too far? If you want to fight, I’ll be more than happy to face you in the decisive battle.”
Qi Feiyu walked down lightly on her long, slender legs, arriving beside Zhang Ruochen, and glared at Xu Changsheng with displeasure.
Xu Changsheng frowned slightly and quickly said, “Junior Sister Qi, don’t be deceived by this man. Based on the information I’ve gathered, he’s likely an evil person from the Black Market, not the real Lin Yue.”
“Do I need you to teach me how to judge people?”
Qi Feiyu’s voice turned colder. “If you want to fight, do you think you alone can take on the two of us?”
Zhang Ruochen glanced at Qi Feiyu, somewhat surprised that this woman would take the initiative to help him out. What was she plotting?
“Fine!”
Xu Changsheng hadn’t expected Qi Feiyu to be such a foolish woman. He sheathed his golden soft sword and shot Zhang Ruochen a fierce glare. “I’ll make you reveal your true form sooner or later.”
Though reluctant, Xu Changsheng knew he was no match for both Qi Feiyu and Lin Yue together. If they fought, he’d be the one to suffer, so he had no choice but to leave immediately.
Qi Feiyu turned to Zhang Ruochen, a faint smile appearing on her delicate face. “At your age, defeating Zhao Wuyan is truly impressive. And your sword Dao cultivation has exceeded my expectations.”
Zhang Ruochen stopped, staring at Qi Feiyu’s angelic features. “Is there any need for us to keep up this pretense? Say what you have to say directly.”
“Is this the place to talk? The eyes of the Half-Saint Ancestors might be watching us. Come to my residence; I think we need to talk again.”
Qi Feiyu transmitted her voice softly, her expression feigning shyness.
“I think it’s better to go to my place. Who knows if you’ve already set a trap to scheme against me?”
Zhang Ruochen shook his head, clasped his hands behind his back, and headed straight for Zixia Spirit Mountain, not caring whether Qi Feiyu would follow.
Qi Feiyu bit her red lips with her snow-white teeth, pondered for a moment, and ultimately followed.
Arriving at Zixia Spirit Mountain, they entered the small courtyard where Zhang Ruochen lived and sat down on the ground.
Between Qi Feiyu’s two pale fingers, a jade talisman appeared. She tossed it into the air, and it transformed into a white light shield, enveloping both her and Zhang Ruochen.
Zhang Ruochen appeared relaxed but was secretly on guard.
After all, for now, Qi Feiyu’s cultivation was above his. If she struck unexpectedly, she could severely wound him.
Having already been killed by a woman once, Zhang Ruochen didn’t want to die a second time.
“Your talent in the sword Dao is exceptional, and your mental fortitude far surpasses ordinary people. If you’re willing to join the Qi Clan, I promise you that your status and position will be no less than mine.” Qi Feiyu got straight to the point.
Seeing that Zhang Ruochen had cultivated Sword One to the ninth level and possessed a Three-Spirit Treasure Body, Qi Feiyu was even more eager to recruit him.
Such a figure, if he didn’t die, could very well become the next Sword Saint.
The entire Zixia Spirit Mountain was silent. In the room, only the white light shield emitted a faint glow, illuminating Qi Feiyu’s skin like smooth jade wax.
Zhang Ruochen tapped his fingers lightly on the table and smiled. “You’re the heir of the Qi Clan, destined to become its head. How can you ensure my status is no less than yours? Is there a position in the Qi Clan higher than the clan leader?”
Qi Feiyu’s jade-like fingers gently stroked her hair ends, her eyes fixed intently on Zhang Ruochen, still calm and composed. “There is. If you truly become a Sword Saint, you could be the husband of the Qi Clan’s head.”
Any man would find it hard to stay calm hearing such words from Qi Feiyu.
But Zhang Ruochen looked up calmly, glanced at her peerless face, and smiled faintly. “You want to recruit me so badly, but do you know who I am?”
“I don’t need to know who you were before. As long as you’re willing to submit, you’ll be one of us from now on.” Qi Feiyu smiled faintly, her delicate features becoming even more enchanting, as if trying to steal Zhang Ruochen’s soul.
Zhang Ruochen said, “You don’t want to know who I am, but I want to know who you are. I don’t believe you’re just the heir of the Qi Clan. You must have another identity, right?”
“That’s right. The Qi Clan is indeed just the surface power. But my other identity, I can’t reveal to you yet. Once you agree to submit, you’ll naturally understand who you’re serving.” Qi Feiyu said.
Zhang Ruochen stood up, opened the door, and said, “You won’t even tell me your identity, yet you expect me to submit? That’s hardly sincere.”
“Haven’t I already promised the sincerity I can offer?”
Qi Feiyu’s beautiful eyes, misty like smoke, stared at Zhang Ruochen. “You should know, not everyone is a target for my recruitment. You possess something unique that others don’t. I truly want to befriend a talent like you. Won’t you reconsider?”
Zhang Ruochen said, “If you tell me your other identity, I might consider it.”
Qi Feiyu shook her head. “Your stubbornness will harm you in the end. To be honest, your disguise isn’t very successful. Even Xu Changsheng has begun to suspect your identity. Even if I don’t move against you, you won’t last long in Liangyi Sect.”
A cold glint flashed across Qi Feiyu’s beautiful face. She stood up, opened the room’s door, and walked out. “If I meet you in the sword Dao competition, I will kill you. Given our ‘close relationship,’ even if I kill you on the battle platform, no one will believe it was intentional.”
Zhang Ruochen glanced at Qi Feiyu’s retreating figure. After weighing the pros and cons, he ultimately held back. With his current cultivation, even using space and time powers, he might not be able to kill her in an instant.
If he failed to kill Qi Feiyu in one strike, he’d expose his space and time abilities. Then, not only would he be unable to stay in Liangyi Sect, but there would be no place for him in the entire Kunlun Realm.
Qi Feiyu walked gracefully. Just as she left the small courtyard, she encountered Mu Jiji and Xun Hualiu, who were returning from the sword Dao competition.
Seeing Qi Feiyu emerge from Lin Yue’s courtyard, their eyes widened in shock, as if they’d seen a ghost.
Qi Feiyu glanced at them indifferently and walked away into the dark night, leaving behind only a captivating fragrance.
“Did I see that right? Was that Senior Sister Qi?”
Mu Jiji’s mind went blank, unable to process it.
So late at night, Senior Sister Qi was coming out of Boss Lin Yue’s room…
Could it be that the pure and chaste Senior Sister Qi had already been won over by Boss Lin Yue?
“It really was Senior Sister Qi. If this news gets out, I bet a bunch of her suitors will jump into a river and drown by tomorrow.”
Xun Hualiu felt his heart clench, struggling to accept what he’d seen.
Zhang Ruochen walked out from inside. “If you dare spread nonsense outside, don’t come looking for me again.” Then, in a warning tone, he added, “From now on, you’d better stay away from Qi Feiyu. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.”
Xun Hualiu quickly nodded. “Don’t worry, Boss Lin Yue. Since Senior Sister Qi is your woman, she’s our sister-in-law. How would we dare have any improper thoughts about her?”
Mu Jiji grimaced. “Senior Sister Qi’s cultivation is so high, even if we wanted to have any crooked ideas, we couldn’t get close to her.”
Clearly, Xun Hualiu and Mu Jiji had misunderstood Zhang Ruochen’s meaning.
Zhang Ruochen didn’t bother to explain further. He briefly asked about their competition results, learning they had won and advanced to the next round.
Then, he sent them off to Xiao Hei, letting Xiao Hei assist them in continuing their training.
That day, the Fish-Dragon Eighth Transformation-level sword Dao competition determined the top ninety-two contestants. The remaining participants would compete over the next two days for the other eight spots.
Ultimately, the top one hundred contestants would advance to the next round of competition.
Over the next two days, Zhang Ruochen planned to use the time to break through to Fish-Dragon Fifth Transformation.
Once his realm advanced, his strength would increase significantly. Then, even against opponents like Xu Changsheng, Zhao Wuyan, or Qi Feiyu, he could engage them head-on.
Two days in the outside world meant twenty days in the Scroll World.
Entering the Scroll World, Zhang Ruochen didn’t immediately start opening his second sacred meridian. Instead, he first adjusted his state until his mind was completely calm.
Fish-Dragon Fifth Transformation was called the “Yangqiao Sacred Meridian.”
The Yangqiao Sacred Meridian ran from the cultivator’s brow to the sole of their right foot, traversing most of the body.
Opening the second sacred meridian posed no danger; everything proceeded smoothly.
In just three days, Zhang Ruochen successfully opened the Yangqiao Sacred Meridian and broke through to Fish-Dragon Fifth Transformation.
Zhang Ruochen felt his entire body brimming with power, his cultivation and strength at least doubled.
If he encountered Zhao Wuyan again, Zhang Ruochen could clash head-on with him without falling behind.
He was still at the initial stage of Fish-Dragon Fifth Transformation, with plenty of room for improvement.
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