Qingyun Sect, Chixiao Peak.
Mu Baishuang, who was in meditation, suddenly opened her eyes as if sensing something unusual.
“Strange, why has my senior sister’s aura stabilized?” She took out a dark turtle shell and two copper coins from a spatial ring and tried to calculate, but couldn’t figure it out.
According to her plan, Li Qingran had both internal and external injuries, her Spirit Roots were completely destroyed, she was also poisoned by fire, and she would definitely not survive for more than half a month. Furthermore, with all the demonic beasts roaming in Wanshan Mountain, encountering even a slightly powerful one would mean death for Li Qingran. As long as Li Qingran died, the Taiyin Body would be hers.
“What could have gone wrong?”
Mu Baishuang frowned, she could only tell that Li Qingran was still in the dilapidated hut and didn’t move, but she knew nothing else. This was the only thing that somewhat comforted her.
“Baishuang little sister, are you there?” A voice like a duck’s quack echoed outside the cave.
Mu Baishuang frowned even deeper, showing obvious disdain.
It was Zhang Hanxiao, that noisy fellow.
This guy came to her cave at least ten times a day!
If not for maintaining the image of the cute junior sister, or for that item on Zhang Hanxiao, she would have snapped long ago.
A good-for-nothing playboy wanted to become her partner? How presumptuous!
However, Zhang Hanxiao did have some use.
Mu Baishuang’s eyes twinkled, and she quickly devised a plan, wearing a standard sweet smile as she went out to greet him.
“Brother Hanxiao~”
The sweet call made Zhang Hanxiao almost swoon.
“Brother Hanxiao, what brings you here?” Mu Baishuang stood in front of Zhang Hanxiao, tilting her head slightly. Her white clothes fluttered gently, her hands clasped in front of her abdomen, her black hair swaying slightly in the breeze. Her eyes were clear and pure, like an unopened lotus flower.
“Oh, oh ha! Nothing much.” Zhang Hanxiao stared intently at Mu Baishuang’s face, swallowing hard, hurriedly handing over the item in his hand and stammering, “Half a month ago, when you fought Li Qingran, your Frost Moon Sword wasn’t broken, right? I’ve been doing a lot of sect missions lately and earned some money to buy you a better sword. It’s called Qiuhua, better than the Frost Moon.”
He lied; this sword was actually a birthday gift Li Qingran had once given him.
He did do many sect missions recently, but he also got into trouble, and the money he earned wasn’t enough to cover everything.
In the past, Li Qingran helped him cover the costs, but now he had to take responsibility himself.
But to develop a relationship with the junior sister, he needed some small gifts to flirt. After thinking about it, he decided to give her this Qiuhua Sword.
Mu Baishuang glanced at the Qiuhua Sword in Zhang Hanxiao’s hand.
It was a mid-grade magic weapon, indeed better than the upper-grade mundane weapon Frost Moon Sword, considered quite luxurious equipment for a foundation-building cultivator.
Actually, Lu Changtian had already given her an upper-grade magic weapon—Wind Fluff Sword—but who would ever complain about having more weapons?
Not to mention that in critical moments, self-destructing magic weapons could serve as a last resort.
“Brother Hanxiao, isn’t this inappropriate?” Mu Baishuang pouted, looking at the fourth elder’s waist, “Isn’t the Qiuhua Sword your own weapon? What will you use then?”
“Well, my strength is what it is, doesn’t matter which sword I use?” Zhang Hanxiao said casually, “But you, junior sister, need a suitable weapon for protection. So, it’s settled. Don’t refuse anymore!”
Mu Baishuang rolled her eyes inwardly.
What did she mean by needing a weapon for protection? Was she weak?
“Alright, thank you, Brother Hanxiao~” Mu Baishuang feigned gratitude, accepting the Qiuhua Sword with a smile. The sword shone brightly as she hugged it tightly, saying, “I really like this sword, Brother Hanxiao, you’re so nice~”
Zhang Hanxiao looked at the sword in Mu Baishuang’s arms, wishing he could trade places with her.
He remembered his previous plan and continued, “Junior sister, do you have time tonight? I’ll take you to a good place in the back mountains of the sect where the spiritual energy is abundant and perfect for cultivation.”
“Oh, no need,” Mu Baishuang smiled politely, “Elder Brother has already set up a spirit gathering array for me.”
“Huh, this…” Zhang Hanxiao was taken aback.
“By the way, Brother Hanxiao.” Mu Baishuang stepped forward, hugging the fourth elder’s arm, her fingers entwining with his palm, blinking her eyes, “There’s a female disciple named Song Jiaojiao in the outer sect. We are good friends. Could you please send her here for me? You know, I can’t go to the outer sect…”
With Mu Baishuang’s embrace, Zhang Hanxiao’s already weakened body became completely limp.
He felt how fragrant the junior sister was, unsure how he managed to get out, feeling dazed and unable to think clearly. By the time he regained his senses, he was standing under the willow tree outside the cave.
“Tsk, worth it,” Zhang Hanxiao savored the lingering sensation on his arm, satisfied and leaving.
Outer sect disciples were not allowed to enter the inner sect, and inner sect disciples couldn’t bring outer sect disciples inside.
This was the sect’s rule, and if caught, they would be punished.
But at this moment, Zhang Hanxiao didn’t care about rules; the junior sister’s words were his law!
Mu Baishuang returned to her cave, leaning against the door. Subconsciously, she touched the scorching snake-shaped mark on her lower back, her face stern, her eyes flashing with cold light. “Li Qingran, Li Qingran, let’s see if you can still hold on this time…”
…
At midnight.
Chen Huai’an woke up to the alarm he had set.
Due to his weak body, he usually slept around eight or nine o’clock at night, and even the emperor wouldn’t wake him up.
But today, to make sure he woke up, he set his phone to vibrate and slept with his face on the phone.
The alarm rang every minute, making him feel like he was being harassed to death.
He woke up at this hour solely to check on his electronic girlfriend.
Opening the game, he saw that the effect of the advanced spirit gathering array had ended. The ten spirit crystals were shattered, and the array flag was dim, but Li Qingran, who was meditating at the center, looked radiant.
Chen Huai’an gently touched Li Qingran’s forehead:
[Status: Meditating]
[Progress: 327/499 (Second Floor)]
“Hey, she’s at the second floor already? Almost to the third floor! This money wasn’t wasted!”
Chen Huai’an shook his head, feeling a sense of pride similar to buying learning materials for his daughter and seeing her grades improve rapidly.
Before he could fully appreciate it, two notifications related to in-game purchases hit him:
[Congratulations! Your electronic girlfriend ‘Li Qingran’ has reached the second level of Qi Refinement!]
[<Monthly Card Special Offer> First monthly card purchase enjoys Immortal Shock discount. Purchase and receive ‘Transmission of Power and Meditation’ once! Only 1888￥ required for the value of 1888 million in monthly feedback—based on the realm of your electronic girlfriend ‘Li Qingran’, you can obtain a daily supply of spirit stones and medicinal pills corresponding to her realm (limited to use by the electronic girlfriend)]
[Electronic Girlfriend Store is now open! You can purchase all items suitable for the Qi Refinement stage. You can also draw treasures in the ‘Lucky Koi Pond · Beginner’ (each draw costs 100, ten consecutive draws get a 10% discount, drawing a lucky koi can win a super prize, with a probability of 0.001%, guaranteed to win within 1000 draws)]
…
Chen Huai’an’s smile froze.
Chen Huai’an stared at his phone in silence.
Chen Huai’an’s hand trembled slightly.
Chen Huai’an wanted to call the police!
