Outside the Thatched Cottage.
Lan Xin cautiously stepped out of the lake and quietly approached the fallen Xia Xiao Yu.
She extended her hand to poke at her.
“Eh, looks like she’s still alive… but I bet the master is currently going through a fiery trial.
Sigh, it’s a pity that I can’t help at all right now. Even in my prime, I probably would only have a 30% chance against that human girl.
Guess I’ll just keep an eye on this childhood sweetheart for the master.
Heh, the master bullied me when I was weak, and now it’s time for some karma.
Too bad that human girl has set up a formation; otherwise, I’d really want to sneak a peek.”
On the other side, inside the cottage.
Jiang Xuan had long given up on the idea of escape and just wanted to lay there and rot, but was being tortured in various ways.
“Xuan, if you don’t take the initiative, we might just have to stay in this room for ten days.”
Jiang Xuan: “???????”
Hearing this, Jiang Xuan instantly panicked. If they stayed here for ten days, he might need the System to help collect his corpse.
With no other choice, Jiang Xuan reluctantly activated the Great Sage mode and moved closer to Murong Ying.
“Uh… Sister Murong… how did you get so strong in such a short time?”
While serving her, he discreetly tried to find out Murong Ying’s secrets to getting stronger.
“Oh? Xuan actually took the initiative to ask about my experiences. It seems you’ve always cared about me…”
“Sister Murong, you’re the lofty war god, and I’m just a no-name young master. To be noticed by you is the greatest honor of my life…”
Jiang Xuan once again picked up the “pure and innocent flower” persona, making Murong Ying completely moved.
“Xuan, it’s my fault… If I had discovered your goodness earlier, you wouldn’t have suffered so much. Maybe by now, we would even have a child.
Don’t worry, I’ll make it up to you properly from now on.”
Jiang Xuan: “…….”
At this moment, Jiang Xuan secretly thought:
【This overbearing war god really only responds to softness, I’m doomed; she wouldn’t want to imprison me until we have kids, would she…】
Fortunately, after Jiang Xuan’s round of flattery and excellent performance, Murong Ying felt pleased and, during a break, began recounting her recent experiences.
“Xuan, after I saw you being taken away by that strong person wearing a golden mask, I hated my own weakness and fell into despair for a while.
Then, I made up my mind to become strong at all costs. Eventually, I entered a secret realm alone in search of opportunities.
That secret realm was left behind by the legendary Martial Emperor. I spent a month inside, going through various life-and-d*ath situations. At the brink of d*ath, I unexpectedly obtained the Martial Emperor’s legacy.
Now, even in the face of that strong person who took you away wearing the golden mask, I have the power to fight back.
Xuan, you can bring that masked mysterious strong person over. I’m strong enough now to be a real threat.”
Jiang Xuan: “……”
“Uh… Sister Murong, that person with the golden mask is likely the saintess of the highest sect under the Imperial Dynasty, you probably won’t be able to beat her…”
“Xuan, you underestimate me too much! The Martial Emperor’s legacy is scarier than you can imagine.
Moreover, that Martial Emperor was called Xiyao, a renowned Martial Emperor from ten thousand years ago.
Her remaining spirit is currently resting within the jade pendant attached to me. The reason I’ve become this strong is thanks to her guidance.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuan was slightly astonished. At this moment, his inner thoughts were:
【Wow! This overbearing female war god must be the protagonist in this world dominated by women.
She even has a protective grandma figure, and after surviving a near-d*ath experience, she got the Martial Emperor’s legacy. So envious!
No matter how you look at it, she’s way stronger than Xiao Yu!】
Just as Jiang Xuan was still marveling at Murong Ying’s incredible fortune, he and she didn’t notice the jade pendant on her body flashing with a faint white light.
In the next moment, that white light suddenly entered Murong Ying’s body.
Murong Ying froze, her expression filled with disbelief.
“Wait… Master… what are you trying to do…”
As soon as she finished speaking, Murong Ying suddenly transformed.
Her hair became flowing silver, her eyes dyed with a hint of silver, and her whole aura resembled that of an aloof immortal.
This change rendered Jiang Xuan dumbfounded.
“Sister Murong… what is happening…?”
“Sigh, I didn’t expect to meet you in this era in such a way…”
Jiang Xuan: “???????”
“You’re not Sister Murong; you… are her master?”
“Yes, but I’m not here to meet you as her master, but as an old friend.”
“Old friend? I have no idea what you’re talking about, Senior…”
“Hmm, it’s normal that you don’t understand now. After all, you’re still too weak after reincarnating, and your memories haven’t returned at all.
But I would recognize your face even if you turned to ashes, my dear master…”
Jiang Xuan: “?????”
The bewildered Jiang Xuan pondered internally:
【What on earth is she talking about? Her identity seems to be a Martial Emperor from ten thousand years ago.
But she’s acting like she knows me and calls me ‘master’. What does that mean?
Could it be that I just happen to look like her master? Or is she just trying to get my attention with some lies?】
On the surface, Jiang Xuan quickly denied:
“Um, Senior, you must be mistaken. Or maybe I resemble your old friend just a bit…”
Murong Ying didn’t pay attention to Jiang Xuan’s words. Instead, she reached out to cup Jiang Xuan’s face, revealing a greedy smile.
“I won’t mistake my master’s aura; it really brings back memories!
I had no idea that my once aloof and unfeeling master would turn into a delicate young beauty.
Do you know, Master, that a thousand people wanted to share a romantic moment with you ten thousand years ago? If it weren’t for you cultivating the Unfeeling Dao and having unrivaled strength, they’d have long made their moves on you.
Who would’ve thought that my once celestial-like master would be… Hehe, since even the disciple enjoyed it, it shouldn’t be a problem for your good disciple to enjoy too, right?
Master, I sacrificed myself to protect the sect back then, as your senior disciple, you should reward me well now.”
Jiang Xuan: “????????”
