Jade Veil Peak.
This was the most remote peak in the Elder Area. Few people came here, and because of that, it was especially tranquil.
Halfway up the mountain stood a small courtyard. Ancient trees towered dozens of meters high around it, and spiritual energy drifted through the air like mist.
Mo Yu descended slowly on his flying sword. Beside him, Chu Yuli’s eyes were filled with curiosity.
“This is where my junior sister and I live. There are extra rooms. From now on, this will be your home,” Mo Yu said calmly. “Of course, if you prefer, you can stay elsewhere. Your grandmaster won’t mind.”
“I’ll stay here!” Chu Yuli replied crisply, her eyes shining with anticipation.
Mo Yu nodded and pushed open the courtyard gate.
In the center of the yard stood a towering ancient tree, its branches thick and leafy, shading the entire courtyard.
Beneath it was a stone table with several stone stools, forming a simple resting area.
Not far away, a spiritual spring flowed gently, producing a clear, pleasant sound.
Chu Yuli followed closely behind Mo Yu, curiously taking in every detail of her new home.
Suddenly, a clear, lively voice rang out. “Senior Brother! You’re back!”
A girl in a light blue dress rushed out of a room. In her hands she held an unfinished formation disc, clearly in the middle of studying formations.
Ling Wanqing, Mo Yu’s sixth junior sister.
On Jade Veil Peak, Mo Yu ranked fifth.
When Ling Wanqing saw Chu Yuli, a flicker of surprise flashed through her blue eyes. “Senior Brother, is this… a new junior sister? She’s really beautiful.”
Even as a woman herself, Ling Wanqing could not help but admire Chu Yuli’s appearance.
Mo Yu shook his head lightly and introduced, “Not a junior sister. She’s the disciple I just accepted.”
As he spoke, he carefully observed Ling Wanqing.
After his Master had taken him into Heavenly Profound Holy Land, he had found Ling Wanqing outside and brought her back.
He had always treated her like a biological younger sister.
Ling Wanqing’s appearance was outstanding among ordinary people.
Her delicate face and lively blue eyes gave her the warmth of a girl next door.
She was not stunning, but the more one looked at her, the more charming she seemed.
However, in Heavenly Profound Holy Land, where beauty was commonplace, she appeared somewhat ordinary. Among a crowd of women, she would be difficult to notice.
Her temperament was gentle and refined, though one could also say she was something of a shut-in.
Because of that, she was not well known within Heavenly Profound Holy Land. Almost no one recognized her.
Mo Yu opened her system panel.
[Name: Ling Wanqing (Flesh-and-Blood Puppet)]
[Description: An incomparably realistic puppet.]
[Detected Fated Woman of Destiny Ling Wanqing. Suppress her to receive rewards.]
Puppet?
Mo Yu was stunned.
He could not tell whether she was realistic or not.
He truly could not see it at all.
Ling Wanqing’s attainments in the art of puppetry were absolutely terrifying.
“Senior Brother, what’s her name?” Ling Wanqing’s voice pulled him back to reality.
“Mm… Li Feiyu,” Mo Yu replied.
The moment the words fell, a strange light flickered through Ling Wanqing’s blue eyes.
The formation disc in her hand slipped and fell with a crisp sound.
“What’s wrong?” Mo Yu asked, puzzled.
Ling Wanqing hurriedly bent down to pick up the fallen formation disc. “N-nothing. I’ve just been a little tired from studying formations lately.”
As she spoke, she cast an almost imperceptible glance at Chu Yuli.
“Make sure you rest. Don’t overwork yourself,” Mo Yu said.
He had originally planned to ask his junior sister to take Chu Yuli for identity registration, but now he would have to choose someone else.
“By the way, Senior Brother, Master said that after you return, you should report to Eldest Senior Sister about your recent situation. She left some things there for you,” Ling Wanqing said softly, lowering her head as she brushed dust from the formation disc.
Mo Yu nodded.
He had not returned for a long time. It was time to visit Master and his senior sisters.
He also needed to ask Master about the engagement.
Thinking of this, he asked, “Is Master here?”
“No. Only Third Senior Sister and Fourth Senior Sister are here.”
Mo Yu nodded lightly, and the images of his two senior sisters surfaced in his mind.
Third Senior Sister Xia Ningbing always carried an aura that kept others at a distance.
Cold as frost, rarely smiling, like an iceberg that had not melted for ten thousand years.
Fourth Senior Sister Su Meier was the incarnation of a Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox, completely opposite in personality.
Passionate and bold, charming and enchanting. Every smile and glance was full of temptation.
Her favorite thing was to transform into a fluffy little fox and curl up in Mo Yu’s arms to sleep.
“Senior Brother, are you eating at home tonight?” Ling Wanqing asked softly, her voice like a breeze over a lake.
Mo Yu’s thoughts were drawn back. His gaze met her hopeful eyes.
He had intended to refuse, but under those star-like sparkling eyes, he relented and nodded.
It would also be a good opportunity to obtain the affection reward from Wanqing.
Surely she would not use a puppet to cook dinner.
Ling Wanqing’s eyes curved into crescents, joy written plainly across her face. “That’s great! I’ll go prepare right away. Tonight we’re having chicken soup. I specially obtained a Xuanling Colorful-Feathered Chicken from Spirit Beast Peak.”
With that, she stepped lightly into the kitchen.
Mo Yu pondered briefly, thinking about whom to send with Chu Yuli for identity registration.
He quickly decided and took out a communication talisman, sending out a message.
He could also take the opportunity to see whether that person was a Fated Woman of Destiny.
Suddenly, he felt his sleeve gently tugged.
Turning back, he saw Chu Yuli lowering her head, looking uneasy.
“Master, I’m sorry. I deceived you. I hid my real name earlier. My name is Chu Yuli, not Li Feiyu. At that time I was worried…”
Mo Yu raised his hand and gently stroked her hair, comforting her softly. “It’s fine. Being cautious is a good thing. But like I said before, you can trust me, and you can trust everyone on Jade Veil Peak.”
Chu Yuli felt as though a weight had been lifted from her heart and nodded repeatedly. “Mm, I understand.”
…
Inside the kitchen, Ling Wanqing set up a soundproof formation and let out a long breath.
“Li Feiyu… the future Demon Venerable Li actually became Senior Brother’s disciple…”
Recalling Chu Yuli’s breathtaking appearance, she could not help but murmur to herself.
“It is said that no living person has ever seen the true face of the Demon Venerable. So she is this beautiful.”
“But wasn’t she a rogue cultivator? Why would she become Senior Brother’s disciple? Is it because I was reborn and everything has changed?”
“No matter what, she will be an unparalleled powerhouse in the future. As long as I guide her onto the right path, turning her into my ally will not be difficult.”
“If so… the tragic fate of my previous life will not repeat itself.”
Thoughts surged through Ling Wanqing’s mind.
She held a tremendous secret.
She had actually been reborn from the future.
Strictly speaking, she had eaten the Nine-Leaf Fate Grass and seen the future with greater accuracy. But in Senior Brother’s novels, this was called rebirth, so she called it that too.
After the Great Calamity of heaven and earth, she had struggled desperately for more than ten years, only to meet her death in the end.
No. More accurately, the entire Heavenly Mystic Continent had been destroyed. No one survived.
In this life, she swore she would reach the peak and ascend to immortality.
She had once lost everything. This time, she did not want to lose anything.
Shaking her head, she drove away the distracting thoughts.
When she thought of Senior Brother, the corners of her lips curved unconsciously into a sweet smile.
She walked to the stove and began cooking attentively.
This chicken had been specially selected according to Senior Brother’s taste and carefully trained for two and a half years.