Chapter 0.20: One thing conquers another
On a Spirit Boat emblazoned with the unique spider totem of the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace.
“One, two, three, five, six, seven, eight…”
Miniature Ye Qishuang, like a lively and innocent little beast, bounced and leaped with the ashen-faced Stone Spirit, practicing a mysterious body art known as ‘Broadcast Gymnastics.’
After contacting Gu Feiyan through the dreamscape created by the ‘Dream Person Lantern’ Spirit Tool, Qin Gou awoke from the illusion with a grim expression.
Seeing this, Qiu Qianyue immediately asked with concern, “Master, what’s wrong?”
“I’ve already had Xiao Yan inform your Fifth Junior Sister, Gu Yuan, about Qishuang’s situation. But Xiao Yan told me that Qishuang left the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace quite some time ago. Who knows what kind of chaos those troublesome Mystic Maiden Palace girls have descended into. Moreover, the Mystic Maiden Palace’s sect rules and methods are unique throughout the entire Cultivation World. They venerate Qishuang with the full strength of the sect, and then she has to face thousands of enemies alone. If Qishuang, known as ‘Ancestor Ye,’ doesn’t show herself to maintain deterrence for an extended period, who knows how many people will be coveting her position.” Qin Gou said with great distress.
Qiu Qianyue nodded and said with an orchid heart: “And now, although Second Senior Sister’s cultivation is still intact, her memory is missing and her mind is immature. She probably doesn’t even know how to use her Natal Spirit Tool. Unless someone can temporarily take over Second Senior Sister’s position at the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace, chaos is bound to ensue.”
“What’s so difficult about that?” Li Yuanzhen chuckled lightly. “Can’t A’Qin just go? You were able to impersonate the Purple Extreme Demon so convincingly back then, you even fooled this humble Daoist.”
Qin Gou’s face darkened, “I’d rather jump off this Spirit Boat and die outside than impersonate Qishuang again.”
“Why?”
“Don’t ask. Just know that the Saintesses are far too hospitable.”
Qiu Qianyue’s eyes flashed, and she smiled slyly, “Then let this wench replace Second Senior Sister. Master, don’t worry, this wench is confident she can make all the female disciples of the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace sincerely love… admire this wench!”
Qin Gou rejected her without hesitation, shaking his head, “You won’t do either. You wench have been gallivanting around outside for too long. Your demeanor, your every expression, is that of a free-spirited wanderer. Your entire aura is completely different from Qishuang’s. It might be fine in the short term, but after a while, your disguise will surely be revealed.”
Qiu Qianyue asked in confusion, “What kind of aura does Second Senior Sister have?”
Qin Gou pondered for a moment and said, “She is revered and worshipped by thousands, yet she is unsmiling, calm, and composed, inspiring admiration and a desire to rely on her.” As he spoke, Qin Gou’s eyes lit up, “Looking at it this way, this Master happens to know such a woman. Under normal circumstances, as long as she can keep her mouth shut and refrain from saying those mood-killing nonsense, she actually resembles Qishuang quite a bit.”
“When she’s quiet, she’s like a goddess descended to earth, but the moment she speaks, her true nature is revealed, making one just want to beat her up.”
“Hahaha, that person must be too funny. It would be great for her to take some etiquette classes.” Li Yuanzhen covered her mouth and chuckled.
However, she suddenly realized that Qin Gou and Qiu Qianyue were both looking at her with extremely strange gazes.
“Do you have any idea who that’s describing?”
“Huh?” Li Yuanzhen was stunned.
At this moment, Ye Qishuang ran to Qin Gou’s side, tugged at his sleeve, and said with a flushed little face, “Master Daddy, Qishuang needs to relieve herself.”
“There’s a toilet on the Spirit Boat. Debt Girl, take Qishuang there,” Qin Gou said casually.
“Okay, Second Senior Sister, come with me.”
“I don’t want to!”
Ye Qishuang immediately hid behind Qin Gou, saying in a flustered manner, “Qishuang doesn’t want to go with her.”
Qiu Qianyue scratched her little head awkwardly, “It seems that even though Second Senior Sister can’t remember who this wench is, subconsciously, she still doesn’t get along with this wench.”
“Then Little Gambler, you take her.”
“Master Daddy!” Ye Qishuang said timidly, “Can’t you accompany Qishuang?”
“Me?” Qin Gou chuckled in speechlessness. “How is that possible? Qishuang, you are a girl, men and women should not touch.”
“But, Qishuang is scared, Qishuang doesn’t know them!” Ye Qishuang said with teary eyes, “Qishuang only wants Master Daddy to accompany me.”
Hearing this, Qin Gou’s heart softened.
This wench had lost almost all her memories, but the moment she broke free from that stone sculpture, she unhesitatingly threw herself at him, her ‘Master Daddy.’ At this moment, the only person she could fully trust and rely on was himself.
“Alright then, this Master will accompany you. However, this Master will only wait outside the door and will not accompany you inside.” Qin Gou dotingly rubbed Ye Qishuang’s cute little head.
“Mmm!” Ye Qishuang immediately stopped crying and giggled, nodding like a pecking chick.
A moment later.
Qin Gou returned with Ye Qishuang.
The way Li Yuanzhen and Qiu Qianyue, those two wicked girls, suppressed their smiles looked exceptionally annoying.
Qin Gou gnashed his teeth in anger. “What are you two thinking? I was merely standing quietly outside the door so that Qishuang could feel at ease. It’s not some strange thing. You two, at such a young age, have such vulgar thoughts. Truly pitiful!”
However, after a while.
Qin Gou sat alone on the ground, his face pale, murmuring to himself, “Qishuang is no longer a Stone Maiden Spiritual Physique…”
Qin Gou stored Ye Qishuang, Li Yuanzhen, and Qiu Qianyue in the Qianyue Ribbon and walked unhindered into the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace mountain gate alone.
“Greetings, Palace Master Qin Yue.”
Many Mystic Maiden Palace disciples respectfully saluted Qin Gou.
Qin Gou nodded slightly, chuckled, and got straight to the point, “Is Ling Cuiyan currently within the sect?”
“Replying to Palace Master Qin, Sister Cuiyan just returned from Das a few days ago and is currently in the palace.”
Qin Gou’s mouth twitched. How could it be such a coincidence?
If that’s the case, Ling Cuiyan, the owner of the Eye-type Spirit Tool, was his primary target to deal with.
“Take me to see her,” Qin Gou sighed.
“Yes.”
A moment later, Qin Gou, using the command of the Little Palace Master, cleared all the Mystic Maiden Palace disciples around Ling Cuiyan’s cave dwelling and entered Ling Cuiyan’s private chamber alone.
“Greetings, Little Palace Master Qin.” Upon seeing Qin Gou arrive alone, Ling Cuiyan’s pretty face changed slightly.
Qin Gou smiled calmly, “I have no other intentions in meeting you today, only a small matter I wish to discuss with the Judgment Saintess.”
“Please speak.”
“It’s difficult to explain in detail, and I’m worried about leaks. Carelessness could lead to great disaster. To ensure everything goes smoothly, I can only ask the Judgment Saintess to endure a slight inconvenience. After all, the Mystic Maiden Palace cannot lack Ye Qishuang’s presence, but if only one Judgment Saintess is temporarily absent, it’s not a major issue.” Qin Gou said apologetically.
Upon hearing this, Ling Cuiyan’s delicate shoulders trembled. “Are you finally going to make a move on me?”
“What?”
Ling Cuiyan smiled bitterly, her eyes gradually sharpening. “There have long been rumors that Palace Master Qin is insatiable for women, and that even Caihe and Chengying sisters have already fallen into your hands. Is it finally my turn, Little Hammer?! But if you think you can succeed easily by relying on your noble status, you are gravely mistaken. Let Cuiyan show you today the vast difference in our strengths.”
“Nonsense! Regarding Gu Caihe, that’s a grievous injustice!” Qin Gou said irritably. “Forget it, why am I explaining so many irrelevant things to you? Let’s fight.”
As soon as his voice fell, Qiu Qianyue and Li Yuanzhen immediately revealed themselves from the Qianyue Ribbon, their hands clasped, and wicked smiles on their faces.
A flash of white light appeared in Qin Gou’s hand as he took out the ‘Dizzying God Handkerchief.’
When Ling Cuiyan regained consciousness and woke up again, she found herself in the small space within the Qianyue Ribbon, lying on a clean white bed.
“What place is this?” Ling Cuiyan exclaimed as she quickly sat up. She then looked at the short-haired white-clothed woman beside her and shouted, “Who are you? What scheme is Palace Master Qin Yue plotting?”
Qiu Qianyue smiled gracefully, her beautiful eyes as bright as crescent moons. “You’re called Little Hammer, right? I heard you often travel between the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace and Das. Then you must have heard of this Female Hero’s name. I’m Qiu Qianyue.”
“You’re the Perfume Stealing Demoness? Palace Lord’s Fourth Junior Sister, the number one playboy in the Cultivation World who abducted all the daughters of the Ten Prestigious Orthodox Sects!” For a moment, Ling Cuiyan was so terrified that her eyes trembled, and her hair stood on end.
“Who gave you the audacity to call me by that disrespectful nickname in front of this Female Hero?” Qiu Qianyue’s lips curved into a playful smile. “Never mind, since we’ll have to spend time together from now on, I’ll forgive you this time. Little Hammer, remember, I’ll take good care of you. And you must be polite and never be rude like you were just now. Because from now on, this Female Hero is your master.”
Ling Cuiyan was utterly astonished. Why did these words sound so familiar?
Qiu Qianyue suddenly pointed to a nearby wooden table and said, “Look, there are some Spirit Fruits on that table. Go peel them for me and feed them to me right away.”
Ling Cuiyan’s nose immediately twitched with anger. She slammed her palm on the bed and shouted, “Why should I listen to your command?”
“Does Little Hammer know the saying ‘what goes around comes around’?”
Qiu Qianyue walked towards Ling Cuiyan with a smile, blew away a strand of hair in front of her eyes, skillfully stepped onto the edge of the bed, and lightly licked her soft cherry lips.
Ling Cuiyan retreated into the depths of the bed as if avoiding a venomous snake, terrified.
The notorious reputation of the Perfume Stealing Demoness was truly terrifying to countless young and beautiful female cultivators in the Cultivation World.
Debt Girl pressed her advantage, pinning Ling Cuiyan against the bed, grinning mischievously, her eyes burning with desire. “If the little pet doesn’t let the master eat Spirit Fruits, then the master will eat something else, won’t she?”
In this scene, even these words sounded so familiar!
“No… stop!”
Ling Cuiyan looked as if she had seen a ghost, goosebumps erupting all over her body, her hair standing on end as she screamed, “I’ll peel them, I, I’ll do whatever you say!”
