Hearing Nangong Liu Yun’s relentless questions, Jiang Xuan felt a bit uneasy.
But he knew he couldn’t show any cowardice at this moment; otherwise, even a slight discrepancy would probably be unmasked by Nangong Liu Yun.
“Firstly, I need to correct one thing. This monster is just a female hero who once did me a favor.”
“Also, nobody has passed by here. Could there be someone in this Imperial City that can escape the perception of Liu Yun?”
Nangong Liu Yun narrowed her brows upon hearing Jiang Xuan’s answer.
After some contemplation, she spoke slowly towards him:
“Husband, I’ll reluctantly believe you, but if you have even a thought of escaping, the consequence will be severe.”
“Even if you can hide from me, my senior sister’s strength is almost at the peak level of this continent, just a bit off the ceiling.”
“If I need her help to find your whereabouts, I swear, I’ll be really ticked off.”
Jiang Xuan: “……..”
At this moment, Jiang Xuan sarcastically thought to himself:
“Sure sure, one munching senior big sister and another munching grandma, what a pro you are!”
On the other side, unlike Xia Xiao Yu, who was already calm and silent, Ming Yue continued struggling in the sack.
Meanwhile, she also kept saying:
“Let me out soon! Xiao Xuan is under my protection; you can’t touch him!”
Hearing Ming Yue, Nangong Liu Yun asked with great interest:
“Oh? Does that mean you’re very familiar with him? How close are you two?”
“Of course, we’re at the stage of practicing the Hehuan Formula together, get it?”
“If you don’t let me out, you’ll be making enemies with the entire Monster Clan!”
Jiang Xuan: “!!!!!!!”
Jiang Xuan didn’t expect Ming Yue to be such a familiar nuisance even after a period of time apart.
Her latest actions made his scalp tingle with anxiety.
Now, Jiang Xuan inwardly moaned:
“Oh no, Ming Yue, this princess is too full of hot air. Even her great-grandma has fled, yet her mouth is still rigid. Could it be that her swordsmanship skills rely solely on that mouth?”
On another note, Nangong Liu Yun looked at Jiang Xuan with a half-smile:
“Husband, I heard you know the Hehuan Formula? Why did you keep it secret from me for so long? How about we practice it together?”
“Ah? What Hehuan Formula? I’ve never heard of it…”
“Hmm? I’m being calm; I’m not blaming you. Are you sure you don’t want to open up? This is your only chance.”
Jiang Xuan: “……”
Seeing Nangong Liu Yun’s determined face, Jiang Xuan felt slightly cold.
Ultimately, hesitantly, Jiang Xuan muttered:
“Well… I think I remember a little about the Hehuan Formula. It’s just that I don’t really understand its pros and cons. It’s quite unfamiliar.”
Just as Jiang Xuan finished talking, Ming Yue chimed in with a kn*fe to his ribs:
“No way it’s unfamiliar. I personally tutored Xiao Xuan until he mastered it.”
Jiang Xuan: “???????”
Unable to tolerate anymore, Jiang Xuan took out some tape from his system space and taped Ming Yue’s mouth through the sack.
If she keeps talking, his shaking leg would never stop.
Right after Jiang Xuan sealed Ming Yue’s mouth, Nangong Liu Yun calmly said:
“Husband, looks like you were genuinely hungry; practicing the Hehuan Formula with a Monster Clan member.
By stopping her, does that mean you’re feeling guilty?”
“Wife, you misunderstand me. I just don’t want Monsters to stir trouble between us.”
“Really? Then should we enhance our relationship through the Hehuan Formula?”
“N-n-no wife, I actually am not practiced in that formula, please believe me!”
“Not an option. Husband, you keep watch over these two. I’ll come back later. My senior sister is waiting for me outside the city.
I haven’t planned to introduce you to her yet, but perhaps there will be a chance in the future. I’ve sent invitations out, not just the ones for them.”
After Nangong Liu Yun left, Jiang Xuan finally let out a sigh of relief. He was nearly certain he’d be standing on jelly legs today.
Xia Xiao Yu, who had been silent until then, suddenly spoke up:
“Xuan Brother, since the unicorn has the power to help you escape, why not go with it when she comes next time?
Don’t worry about me; that female demon can’t do much harm to me.”
Hearing this, Jiang Xuan was somewhat taken aback but replied right away:
“Why should I run? That’d be too risky.
Moreover, running… it’s pointless. I could escape from Liu Yun, but she has a senior sister who can scare the hell out of Martial Saints.”
As Jiang Xuan finished his sentence, Xia Xiao Yu fell silent.
Elsewhere, Nangong Liu Yun met Luo Sheng outside the Great Jiang Imperial City. Her communication jade pendant vibrated.
When she injected some spiritual power, it echoed her master’s voice:
“Xiao Liu Yun, did your senior sister bring you a gift?”
“Yes, master, she’s right here beside me.”
“That’s good. I’ve got something to tell you all. I recently returned from a journey. When I came back to Qingluan sect, I found Qing Qi, that traitor, gone.
She kept running off despite my instructions to stay put and cultivate. She might have followed you. If you find her, take her straight back to the sect!”
“Understood, Master. If we find her, we’ll restrain her and bring her back.”
…
In the underground secret room.
Jiang Xuan rapidly ran his formula, absorbing the spiritual energy from the spirit stones. His energy aura visibly escalated every second.
Beside him, there were two black sacks.
One of them, still sealed with tape, continuously moved and groaned.
The other showed no signs of life, but closer inspection revealed a small crack forming on top.
After half a day, Jiang Xuan broke through to the third level of Sky Martial.
Right then, another figure appeared next to Lan Xin, who had recently attempted to escape again.
“Master, I brought a helper this time. Don’t worry, this escape will be utterly flawless.”
Jiang Xuan: “? ? ? ? ? ?”
