Lingxiao Hall was located at the summit of Lingyun Peak.
Only the master of a peak could enjoy the most abundant spiritual energy at the summit.
At two-thirds up the mountain range lived the direct disciples.
Below the mountainside was the territory of the inner sect disciples.
Su Yanqing had turned misfortune into fortune, which was why she was temporarily staying at Lingxiao Hall.
Today, she who loved soaking in the hot spring the most not only gave up the hot spring, but also proposed to return to the disciple quarters, prettily saying: “Master, I just successfully established my foundation, and I want to go back and share the good news with my senior brothers.”
Helian Chuxue was preparing for his trip down the mountain and didn’t think much of it, only instructing her: “Be sure to return before dark. I have something to tell you.”
“I understand, Master.” Su Yanqing respectfully bowed and hurriedly ran down the mountain.
Meanwhile.
Shen Si, who had received Little Junior Sister’s voice transmission, was pacing restlessly back and forth in his room.
Normally, Little Junior Sister was always bossy and overbearing toward her senior brothers, only favoring Fifth Junior Brother.
Thinking of this, his heart was in a mess.
During the day, he had received Master’s voice transmission… both Senior Brother and Fifth Junior Brother had met with misfortune.
Tomorrow he was to go down the mountain with Master to search for the missing disciples.
If Little Junior Sister found out that Murong Yi was missing…
I’m afraid…
Just as Shen Si was lost in his wild thoughts, the door was lightly knocked.
“Fourth Senior Brother, it’s me, let me in quickly.”
The girl’s sweet, melodious voice made him even more nervous.
“Co…coming!”
Shen Si ran to open the door in a panic, afraid that if he was a moment late, disaster would befall him.
Under the moonlight, Little Junior Sister’s pair of beautiful eyes were bright and spirited; when her gaze shifted, her long lashes trembled like butterfly wings.
Shen Si’s heartbeat was like a pounding drum… he’d seen a ghost.
Normally when he saw Little Junior Sister, he couldn’t run away fast enough.
How had he suddenly noticed that Little Junior Sister seemed to have become even prettier?
In the plain and unadorned room, a man and a woman sat facing each other.
The man lowered his head uneasily. “No… Little Junior Sister, you really can’t go.”
“You’ve only just established your foundation, you don’t even have a natal sword. If you go, you’ll just be a hindrance, you know?”
“No… I’m not scolding you. The point is, the sect master and Master definitely won’t agree!”
“Ah, Fourth Senior Brother, I originally wanted to discuss terms with you calmly. But you’ve forced me to make a move!” Su Yanqing suddenly raised her hand and, quick as lightning, threw out the Dragon-Binding Rope, catching him off guard and swiftly binding Shen Si.
“No… no, Little Junior Sister, what are you doing?” Shen Si fell to the ground, unable to move, his phoenix eyes wide open, terror written all over his face.
“Nothing much. I just want to… give Senior Brother a vacation!” Su Yanqing blinked, the corners of her mouth curving slightly. Quick as a flash, she pinched Shen Si’s chin and fed him a Seven-Day Drunk pill.
“Don’t worry, Senior Brother. This medicine isn’t poison. Just sleep soundly for 7 days.”
“Going down the mountain to look for people… such a dangerous job… I’ll do it for you!”
“How about it? I’m pretty good to you, aren’t I, Senior Brother?”
Before Shen Si could even speak, the Seven-Day Drunk took effect. His eyes closed, and he fell into a deep sleep.
Su Yanqing was cautious in her actions. She carefully moved Shen Si into the wardrobe, then picked out a set of men’s clothing from it.
Then she quickly tidied the room so that it didn’t look like anyone had come.
After doing all this, Su Yanqing unhurriedly took out a Disguise Pill and swallowed it in one gulp.
A moment later, she transformed into Shen Si’s appearance… but only her facial features changed; her body was still a girl’s.
No big problem… she’d just wrap a few more layers of cloth around herself later.
『Host, one Disguise Pill can be maintained for 7 days. During this time, you can switch back to your original appearance at any time.』
Just as Su Yanqing was marveling at the wonder of the pill, Shen Si’s voice transmission token suddenly rang.
“Shen Si, if you see Su Yanqing, do not tell her the reason we are going down the mountain.”
Master’s cold, jade-like voice sounded like a death warrant in Su Yanqing’s ears.
She swallowed and tried her utmost to imitate Shen Si’s voice and tone. “Reporting to Master, Little Junior Sister didn’t ask anything. She came over to boast about her cultivation talent for a while, then went off.”
“That does sound like her. Tomorrow at the hour of yin, don’t be late.”
Su Yanqing, imitating Shen Si’s respectful and timid manner, obediently responded: “This disciple understands.”
After the voice transmission ended, Su Yanqing frantically ran from the disciple quarters up the mountain.
She had just closed the guest room door and was panting heavily when…
…from the distance came a set of unhurried footsteps.
Su Yanqing patted her flushed pretty little face with both hands, deliberately messed up her hair, took a deep breath, and pushed open the door.
She carried a wooden sword, pretending she was going to cultivate, and as if by chance noticed Master coming down the stairs. “Master, what’s wrong?”
Helian Chuxue saw her pretty little face slightly flushed, her small hands gripping the little wooden sword tightly, looking as if she’d been given a fright. He smiled faintly. “Did you run up here from the disciple quarters?”
Su Yanqing’s expression shifted slightly. “Ye…yes, I wanted to train my physical fitness more. It might help with my cultivation.”
Her rambling fabrication actually made Master nod with relief.
“Training your physical strength can indeed expand the spirit meridian within your body.”
Helian Chuxue gently instructed her: “Recently, I need to go down the mountain. Cultivate here in peace.”
Su Yanqing, afraid of giving herself away, obediently nodded perfunctorily.
Helian Chuxue seemed to see through her nervousness and anxiety.
He took out an emerald jade token from the storage pouch at his waist and handed it to her. “You are not allowed to sneak down the mountain. If something happens, crush the jade token. Within half a quarter-hour, I will arrive.”
Seeing the jade token, Su Yanqing instantly sobered up and took it with a smile. “Master, rest assured, I will obediently wait for you to return. I will never slack off on my cultivation!”
This thing was much more useful than a voice transmission token.
It seemed her little scheme of knocking out Fourth Senior Brother and impersonating him had mostly succeeded.
Before Su Yanqing could revel in her inner joy, Master’s next sentence nearly sent her to her grave.
“In a few days, the sect master will come to Lingxiao Hall to check your progress. Don’t slack off.”
After saying this, Helian Chuxue turned and left.
Leaving Su Yanqing alone in the cold night wind, her heart half-frozen.
“No… no way, why is there even a surprise inspection?!”