Zhang Ziling
Xiao Yu looked at the information panel above Zhang Ziling's head in disbelief.
Wasn't she supposed to be a vicious maiden?
Right from the start, she gave him formations and puppets to protect him?
If it were anyone else being so kind to him, he might have suspected something.
But this woman wasn't a vicious maiden. Why would anyone be so kind to him for no reason?
Moreover, this woman was incredibly alluring, her every move exuding irresistible temptation.
Her skin was like creamy jade, her features as if painted!
Her eyes, with a thousand charms, seemed to hold endless allure.
She wore a purple gauze dress, her graceful figure faintly visible.
Every step she took seemed to tread right into one's heart.
Her voice was clear and melodious, like the music of the heavens, intoxicating to hear.
Her demeanor was noble yet seductive, every smile and frown seemed to have the power to captivate souls!
Xiao Yu subconsciously swallowed, wondering why one of the Seven Beauties of the Harmonious Union Sect, Zhang Ziling, was treating him with such care.
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She even wanted to take him as her disciple...
Could it be that she planned to stay here permanently?
Zhang Ziling continued speaking, "I just saw over a dozen medicine vats in Elder Wu's storage hall. I don't care how Elder Wu managed you before, but under my supervision, do not commit any more heinous acts!"
"Our Sect of Harmonious Union cultivates the Path of Harmonious Union, not the Demonic Path!"
"I won't restrict you from having furnaces or Dao companions, but do not let me catch you harming children or mortals!"
"And don't even think about refining Human Pills or Human Artifacts!"
As Zhang Ziling was speaking, she suddenly noticed Xiao Yu staring directly at her.
His roguish eyes showed no restraint, just staring straight at her face.
Zhang Ziling's delicate brows lowered slightly, her words carrying a hint of authority, "Did you understand what I just said?"
Xiao Yu, still clasping his fists, hadn't shifted his gaze, his stare intensely aggressive.
Because he had already guessed why she was being so kind to him.
Firstly, because he was half an alchemist, and she urgently needed assistance upon her arrival.
Secondly, because she might have seen through his Nine Suns Divine Body, and her intention to take him as a disciple likely had ulterior motives.
She certainly wouldn't let him die!
Seeing Xiao Yu staring so boldly at her, Zhang Ziling's face trembled, "Is there something on my face? How dare you be so rude?"
Xiao Yu slowly lowered his head, "Forgive me, Elder, for I have never seen a woman as beautiful as you, far surpassing those righteous fairies!"
"I was momentarily dazzled by your beauty, Elder... I couldn't help myself!"
"I beg for your forgiveness..."
Zhang Ziling turned away, both embarrassed and angry.
This scoundrel dared to speak so disrespectfully?
She really wanted to smash his head with a palm strike. A mere junior in the Body Tempering Stage dared to look at her so directly?
If it were any other time, and someone in the sect dared to look at her like that, she would definitely make them pay dearly!
Her body trembled with anger, veins bulging.
Calm down... calm down!
This person possessed a unique physique, and she had great plans for him.
Moreover, he was the alchemist of the Riverflow Branch. If she killed him, the sect might not send another alchemist.
She had volunteered to manage a branch on the frontline because she was dissatisfied with the sect's various rules. Find the original chapter at g.com.
Ever since the Sect of Harmonious Union settled in the Demon Province, many people's characters had changed.
Looking at Xiao Yu, Zhang Ziling slowly exhaled, "Your name is Xiao Yu, right? Why did you join our Sect of Harmonious Union back then?"
Xiao Yu clasped his hands, "Naturally, it was for Seeking Immortality and Inquiring the Dao. I had also visited righteous sects before, but those places judged based on aptitude, background, and even wealth!"
"I was not talented, and after barely passing a righteous sect's test, I was eliminated because of my Four-Element Pseudo-Spirit Root!"
"They required at least a Triple Spirit Root, but our Sect of Harmonious Union is different. We accept anyone with a Spirit Root, especially the young and good-looking..."
Zhang Ziling walked forward, her eyes reflecting a trace of sentiment, "Indeed, our Sect of Harmonious Union was once part of the Righteous Faction, before being driven to the Demon Province."
"Our sect emphasizes the Path of Harmonious Union, with cultivation methods that include high-rank spells suitable for both men and women, and even grand divine abilities for dual cultivation!"
"Initially, our sect produced the most Dao companions among all sects, with men and women being self-disciplined, each only finding one Dao companion!"
"Do you know why it later became like this?"
Xiao Yu looked at her enchanting waist, subconsciously swallowing, "Well, internal and external troubles..."
"Righteous female cultivators outside think our female cultivators are promiscuous, but it's because the Charm Technique practiced by our female disciples leaves righteous men infatuated. Even if our female disciples don't want anything to do with them, they still get entangled!"
"Over time, those righteous female cultivators united to claim our women were no good... After all, a woman's jealousy can be terrifying."
Xiao Yu stroked his chin, speaking with a smile, "Internally, free love is not allowed in the Sect of Harmonious Union... Almost every inner disciple's Dao companion is assigned by the sect!"
Zhang Ziling nodded, "Indeed, there was once an Immortal Seedling in our sect who fell for a disciple with a False Spirit Root. Fifty years later, the Immortal Seedling reached the Golden Core Stage, while the disciple with the False Spirit Root remained in the Qi Refining Stage..."
"The disparity in cultivation base, magical power, and divine sense became too great, and they could no longer cultivate the Harmonious Union Technique together!"
"Over time, problems arose... Some even developed inner demons!"
Xiao Yu shook his head repeatedly, "No, Elder, you must not know the real situation. What you mentioned is very rare!!!"
Zhang Ziling frowned, "What's wrong?"
Xiao Yu, full of confidence and with the demeanor of someone experienced, said.
"Of course it's wrong!!!"
"In our Sect of Harmonious Union, there's a saying: 'Cut ties with your beloved upon reaching the shore!'"
"Whether man or woman, once they reach a higher level, they kick their partner aside! Then they seek a cultivator with a higher cultivation base to practice the Harmonious Union Technique!"
"Opportunists, those who abandon the old for the new, and heartless people are everywhere!"
"With such people, how could they possibly achieve the true divine abilities of the Harmonious Union Technique, which requires mutual understanding between Dao companions!"
"Many who join our sect do so just to take shortcuts, all for the sake of beauty!"
When Zhang Ziling heard this, she also noticed Xiao Yu's gaze.
This guy was looking at her again.
So blatant!
"Oh? Are you also here to take a shortcut, young one?"
Xiao Yu remained unfazed, "Elder, I... I just want to progress too much..."
Zhang Ziling pursed her lips, speechless, "Do your work well, and without my permission, you are not allowed to leave the Alchemy Room. I want a thousand elixirs in a month!"
Xiao Yu was still staring directly at her.
His gaze made her blush from her face to her neck.
Zhang Ziling's eyebrows shot up, "Do you have a death wish? Get out now!!!"
Xiao Yu chuckled, running off with a grin, "Elder, you truly are the most beautiful woman in the world~!"
Zhang Ziling didn't want to stay there for another moment.
This scoundrel was simply audacious!
She released her flying artifact and flew away in an instant.
Inside the formation, Xiao Yu watched Zhang Ziling disappear into the clouds with admiration.
Even when she scolded him, it thrilled him.
Since she wasn't a vicious maiden, his thoughts had changed. This chapter was copied from g.com without permission.
She seemed to want to recruit him?
Constantly referring to "our Sect of Harmonious Union."
Even mentioning how great the sect used to be.
And forbidding him from committing evil.
Could it be that her ideals clashed with the other elders, and she was maliciously assigned to the frontline?
It's possible...
He now had a brief period of safety.
To refine a thousand first-grade elixirs in a month, he'd need to make over thirty a day.
He wasn't inclined to make that many; he had already decided.
Sharpening the axe won't delay the work of chopping firewood!
First, he would judge Bai Yue, then have Bai Yue refine the elixirs!
He should focus on punishing the wicked, and then there's Hua Lian!
That little girl was too fragile, always triggering death warnings.
Forget it, no need to overthink.
Now that he had the formation, that old witch Mei Chunlan couldn't get in, he could start his seclusion!
With that in mind, Xiao Yu headed towards the storage hall.
He jogged all the way!
He had to admit, Elder Zhang had given him quite a large area.
It was like a private estate of a thousand square meters.
Looking at the bright moon through the formation, it had a unique charm.
The puppet eagle sent by Elder Zhang followed on the rooftop, escorting him the whole way.
Soon, he arrived at the storage hall, and as he pushed the door open, a cold light flashed.
Hua Lian, who was hiding behind the door, swung a knife at him.
Before it could reach Xiao Yu, the puppet eagle swooped down.
Its gleaming talons aimed straight for Hua Lian's head.
Hua Lian was terrified, "A first-rank puppet beast... Where did a first-rank puppet beast come from..."
Seeing this, Xiao Yu quickly shouted, "Don't harm her! She's my maid!"
The puppet eagle retracted its talons upon hearing this, but its inertia still carried it forward.
A fierce wind blew, knocking Hua Lian to the ground.
Hua Lian got up from the ground, looking at the puppet eagle circling above Xiao Yu's head, her expression filled with unwillingness, "Damn it... damn it!!!"
"Where did you get that puppet eagle from, you bastard!"
Xiao Yu shrugged, his gaze lifting as he admired her figure, "It's dark outside, where are you planning to go? It's cold out, why don't we go inside and talk?"
Hua Lian's face flushed with embarrassment, "I spit on you~!!! Don't even think about it... I'm telling you, release my master quickly, my martial uncle is probably already on her way with reinforcements, and she's a Golden Core Stage expert. If you're smart, you'll release my master now!"
Xiao Yu glanced at Bai Yue in the Judgment Chamber, appreciating her beauty, "Do you think the Sect of Harmonious Union is just for show? Since the Demon Province dared to start a war, how could they not be prepared?"
"You'll never return to the righteous faction in this life. I saved your life, and yet you want to kill me. I think you're more suited for the Demonic Path!"
"We have a month to get to know each other..."
Seeing Xiao Yu approaching, Hua Lian panicked and jumped back.
She hadn't run far when she suddenly felt something was wrong with her body.
Why did she feel...
A bit dizzy?
Xiao Yu watched as Hua Lian ran into the woods, raising his voice, "Lian'er~ you never learn, do you? How could you dare wear the clothes I gave you? I soaked them in Bliss Powder all night!"
In the woods, Hua Lian howled, "I'll never forgive you!!!"