The Thousand Beauties Scroll, a supreme artifact, can conjure countless illusions to bewilder opponents.
As the scroll unfurls, celestial melodies drift through the air, and the Mystical Maiden of the Nine Heavens begins her graceful dance.
The beauties within the painting each possess their own charm—some gentle and endearing, others alluring and seductive, or cold and noble—changing according to the enemy's preferences.
When an enemy gazes upon the scroll, they become entranced, unable to control themselves.
It serves both offensive and defensive purposes: offensively, it can unleash the Radiance of a Thousand Fragrances; defensively, it can deploy the Myriad Beauties Immortal Formation.
Xiao Yu looked at the supreme artifact before him, his eyebrows raised in delight.
With a wave of his hand, several rays of light shot out, accompanied by the faint sound of music, and the forest ahead split in two.
Xiao Yu was secretly astonished; even at the first level of the Qi Refining Stage, he wielded such power.
Even if Senior Sister Mei were to come again, he would not fear her!
Afterward, he once again entered Hua Lian's Judgment Chamber.
He stayed there for three days and nights.
When Hua Lian awoke again, she looked at Xiao Yu beside her, her expression bewildered.
Recalling the events of the past three days felt like a dream.
For some reason, she didn't want to leave.
This time, she truly didn't want to leave.
Staying here allowed her to repair her spirit root and restore her cultivation base.
Moreover, she was now Xiao Yu's person, and her master was still in his hands.
If she escaped again, would he harm her master if he got angry one day?
Hua Lian and her master found another reason to convince themselves.
Looking at Xiao Yu in front of her, Hua Lian instinctively reached out to embrace him, "Master... Master, Lian'er won't leave. Can you help Lian'er recover from her injuries?"
"Can you not harm my master... Lian'er is willing to be your attendant..."
Hua Lian spoke with a pitiful demeanor in Xiao Yu's arms.
But Xiao Yu, upon seeing her Judgment Value, felt a cold smile rise in his heart.
In these three days, her Judgment Value had reached 90%!
But after reaching 90%, it had stalled.
Clearly, this woman had not fully recognized her mistakes.
Even though she appeared pitiful now, even though she thought she was wrong, there was undoubtedly a barrier deep in her heart.
Xiao Yu couldn't help but purse his lips, holding Hua Lian's soft waist as he spoke, "I'm quite curious, how did your powerful Jade Maiden Sect fall to the declining Sect of Harmonious Union?"
Hua Lian, speaking softly while nestled in Xiao Yu's embrace, said, "It's mainly because of my master's second disciple; she betrayed us... But Master, you should also make plans... The Demon Island sending your four sects to invade Hexi Prefecture is just a pawn!"
Xiao Yu chuckled softly, surprised that she was worried about him.
"I understand what you're saying. The Sect of Harmonious Union, Thousand Poisons Sect, Blood Refinement Hall, and Demon-Taming Sect, which started the war, are just small sects in the Demon Province. I estimate they won't last long before being driven back!"
Hua Lian also spoke, "Yes... Didn't you say you wanted to leave here before? I suggest you make plans early; Lian'er doesn't want anything to happen to you!"
Xiao Yu affectionately held her tightly, "Hmm, not bad, isn't this good? By the way, besides your master, do you have anyone else you hold dear?" This chapter was copied from NovelPing without permission.
Hearing this, Hua Lian instinctively clenched her fists, then hurriedly shook her head, "No... no one else..."
Xiao Yu replied without hesitation, "I thought since you were willing to be with me, if you had any wishes, I'd help you fulfill them. If not, then never mind!"
Hua Lian hesitated, wanting to speak but ultimately remained silent.
Xiao Yu observed her again.
Her hair, clothes, embroidered shoes.
Finally, he noticed a red Heartbound Knot at her waist and snatched it away.
Hua Lian's eyes widened in panic, "Give... give it back..."
Xiao Yu remained unmoved, holding her with one hand and examining the Heartbound Knot with the other.
The red knot, intricately woven, was a masterpiece.
Its color, like cinnabar, was vibrant and eye-catching, resembling the glow of the evening sky.
Xiao Yu frowned slightly, "If I'm not mistaken, this Heartbound Knot is a token of love, isn't it, Lian'er?"
Hua Lian, flustered, clutched her skirt tightly, her fingers nearly drawing blood, "No... it's not..."
Xiao Yu seriously contemplated the Heartbound Knot, realizing that the last barrier in this woman's heart was love.
After all, it required manual operation; her mind needed some manual adjustment.
Even though he was confident he could raise her Judgment Value to 100% given a few more days, he disliked wasting time.
"Hmm, Lian'er, which senior brother do you like? It shouldn't be someone from your Jade Maiden Sect, right?"
"I remember your master saying before that disciples in your Jade Maiden Sect are forbidden from falling in love, meaning you had some secrets from your master? If I tell her about your affair, I bet she'll be furious..."
Hua Lian's pupils contracted sharply, her lips turning pale, "No! Anything but that..."
Xiao Yu suddenly shouted, "If you don't tell me, I'll go find your master!!!"
Hua Lian immediately shrank back, her fear of Xiao Yu written all over her face.
Xiao Yu spoke angrily, "I saved your and your master's lives, and you wanted to poison me in return. Now, not only have I not killed you, but I haven't exposed you either. Is this how you repay me?"
"Can the person you like restore your spirit root? Are you planning to heal here and then go find him?"
"If it weren't for my Nine Suns Divine Body, you'd be destined to be a mortal. Think it over!"
"Anyway, I've had enough fun!"
Xiao Yu said as he began to dress, scaring Hua Lian into rushing forward, "It's... it's Senior Brother Lin Ce... It's Senior Brother Lin Ce from the Profound Spirit Sect. I made a lifelong promise with him... Master, don't be angry, Lian'er knows she was wrong..."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu immediately thought of something.
Profound Spirit Sect, Lin Ce?
Isn't he the one who led people to hunt him down on Riverflow Mountain...
He seemed to be an Immortal Seedling of the Profound Spirit Sect, claiming to be from a prestigious righteous faction, with many admirers.
And he always claimed to take slaying demons and eradicating evil as his duty.
For some reason, Xiao Yu felt nauseated whenever he heard about these self-righteous people.
Back then, several Body Tempering Stage disciples from the Profound Spirit Sect wanted to kick Bai Yue when she was down.
Although Bai Yue wasn't a good person either, she was now his possession.
Sooner or later, she would submit.
Seeing Xiao Yu's silence, Hua Lian thought he was going to tell Bai Yue about her secret engagement with Lin Ce.
"Lian'er swears never to see Senior Brother Lin again. Please don't tell my master; she will hate me... she really will..."
"My Second Junior Sister fell in love with a man from the Demonic Path, and my master didn't approve, so she dug out that man's spirit root. She absolutely forbids us disciples from falling in love before forming a Golden Core. I beg you, don't tell my master..."
"Lian'er won't go anywhere in the future, I'll only serve you... for all eternity!"
Hearing this, Xiao Yu felt a bit irritable, "So you're saying that your Second Junior Sister's betrayal was actually because your master destroyed her beloved?"
Hua Lian nodded with a face full of grievance, "Yes... In our Jade Maiden Sect, there's a saying: 'When a female cultivator falls in love, the immortal path is unstable...' In our prestigious righteous factions, our Dao Companions are predetermined by the sect. My master has been like a parent to me; I really can't let her know..."
"Master... please spare Lian'er this time..."
Xiao Yu looked at her unchanged Judgment Value, his gaze playful.
It seemed this woman still harbored fantasies about Lin Ce: "Lian'er, if I told you that just a few days ago, it was your Senior Brother Lin Ce's junior disciples who planned to do something unspeakable to your master on Riverflow Mountain, would you still keep this Heartbound Knot?"
Hua Lian was momentarily stunned, hesitating before lowering her head, clearly not believing it.
Xiao Yu spoke softly, "That day, when I was escaping with your master, we encountered some people from the Profound Spirit Sect. Lin Ce came up, declaring himself as Lin Ce, an inner disciple of the Profound Spirit Sect, and then took out a magical sword, joining forces with several junior disciples to encircle us."
"Do you know why I hold such a grudge against your master?"
"Because that day, those people intended to violate your master. If I hadn't taken a Bloodburst Pill to save her, she might have ended up with a group of Dao Companions from the Profound Spirit Sect!"
Hua Lian had heard Bai Yue mention this incident before, but she didn't know it was orchestrated by Lin Ce.
Seeing that she remained unmoved, Xiao Yu became impatient, "So you're still thinking of betraying me, huh? Fine, you can continue being a mortal. I don't like keeping a woman who has another man in her heart; you can forget about your spirit root!"
Xiao Yu finished speaking and released the Thousand Beauties Scroll, causing Hua Lian to panic.
"Master... Master, don't... Lian'er swears she'll never see him again..."
As Hua Lian spoke, tears streamed down her face.
Xiao Yu chuckled softly, noting that her Judgment Value still hadn't increased.
No wonder they say beautiful women are liars.
Even after crying so much, she still wouldn't tell the truth, huh?
"Lian'er, I actually quite like you, but don't test my limits. I, your master, like obedient children!"
"If you follow me, with my Nine Suns Divine Body, your cultivation speed will far surpass ordinary people. In a few years, you'll definitely be able to form a Golden Core!"
"And I promise you, as long as you swear by your Dao Heart to follow me wholeheartedly, I won't harm you or your master, and I'll even grant you great opportunities!"
"Even if not for yourself, you should consider your master!"
Xiao Yu said as he opened a window to the adjacent Judgment Chamber, and Bai Yue's screams immediately echoed through.
Hua Lian burst into tears, trembling uncontrollably, "Master... Master..."
Xiao Yu spoke softly, "I want you to swear by your Dao Heart. As long as you swear by your Dao Heart to follow me, I won't make things difficult for you!"
Listening to Bai Yue's screams, Hua Lian's tears flowed uncontrollably.
Although her master forbade them from falling in love, she had raised her all her life.
Recalling her time as an orphan.
If it weren't for her master Bai Yue, she might have been devoured by someone.
"Master... disciple... disciple is sorry to you..."