153: Chapter 153: Everything smells so good!

Is that so?

Lin Qingyu frowned slightly and searched her mind carefully.

Vaguely, it seemed there was such an episode, but she spent all her days immersed in cultivation and running around seeking resources; where would she find the leisurely mood to pay attention to those flashy trivial matters?

Looking at the expectant gazes of the two women, Lin Qingyu couldn't help but feel a little relieved.

So be it.

Long-term secluded bitter cultivation had deposited a wisp of ethereal Immortal Qi around her that was untainted by worldly affairs, but setting aside this aloof temperament, deep down in her bones, Lin Qingyu still somewhat liked joining in the hustle and bustle.

Furthermore, the plot in the simulation still needed to be properly sorted out. Only by thoroughly reviewing the pros and cons could she make the most precise decision for her next entry into the game.

"Then let's go take a look."

"Yay!"

...

The next day, when the first ray of sunlight fell on Lin Qingyu's face, she slowly opened her eyes and broke free from her sweet dream.

Ever since stepping into the Foundation Establishment, she hadn't truly entered such deep sleep for a long time. Awakening at this moment, she only felt an unprecedented sense of ease and comfort throughout her limbs and bones.

Lin Qingyu lazily stretched her body, just wanting to move her right arm, when she felt it firmly pressed down by a soft, warm mass.

She glanced sideways slightly, her gaze colliding with a serene sleeping face.

Oh, so it was the little loli.

Lin Qingyu suddenly understood, the corners of her lips just hooking into a smile, and when she tried to move her left arm, she discovered that the other side was also heavily pressed down.

Turning her head sideways, she looked at the aloof yet somewhat charming face beside her.

Ah~ This side is a mature beauty!

The corners of Lin Qingyu's mouth could no longer be suppressed as they curved up. Although it was utterly useless, but... they all smelled so good!

"Ying~"

Along with a soft moan, Luo Linger slowly opened her eyes.

"Eh?"

Not knowing if it was her illusion, she seemed to have just looked at Lin Qingyu and smiled, and it appeared she was smiling very happily.

Luo Linger rubbed her eyes and looked closely again, only to find it was still that frosty, aloof face, expressionlessly looking at the top of the Immortal Cave, as if she had woken up long ago and was wandering away in thought.

On the other side, Ling Shuanghua was also awakened by the little loli's voice. After coming to her senses and seeing the scene before her, her pretty face couldn't help but turn red.

Last night, in order to compete for supremacy, neither of them was willing to leave first. In the end, they simply propped up the reluctant Junior Sister on the left and right, forcefully "kidnapping" her onto the couch, and the three of them squeezed together to rest like that.

Seeing that both of them had woken up, Lin Qingyu suppressed a trace of regret in her heart and expressionlessly slowly withdrew her arms.

But before she could walk out of the Immortal Cave, two whirlwinds from the left and right clung to her again.

"Hey~"

Lin Qingyu sighed helplessly.

"Tell me, what on earth is your purpose?"

Although these two had a good relationship with her, they wouldn't be this clingy; they definitely came with some kind of purpose.

"Actually, the Sword Canon generally doesn't require Cultivators in the Qi Refinement Stage to participate, but this time the Sect Master had a sudden whim and wants Qi Refining Disciples to also spar on stage."

Ling Shuanghua let go of Lin Qingyu's arm somewhat sheepishly, then turned her head and glared at Luo Linger irritably before continuing:

"Actually, the candidate was decided long ago—it's your Senior Brother Feng Yuan. But he suddenly shirked, saying that his Clone was overwhelmed, and also said that if you are unwilling, you can go find him..."

"I refuse."

Lin Qingyu refused without even thinking.

What kind of joke was this?

Cultivators like them cultivated for longevity and carefree wandering between heaven and earth. Whether it was spellcraft or the Dao of the sword, they were all self-preservation methods to establish oneself; how could they be put on display for people to watch like performing monkeys?

"This Sword Canon has a Soul Transformation Old Ancestor personally attending. If they are in a good mood, they might casually bestow some rewards. Even a tiny leak from such a Cultivator's fingertips would be immensely beneficial to Cultivators like us."

Seeing this, Luo Linger hurriedly leaned close to Lin Qingyu's ear and whispered:

"And there's gossip saying that the Old Ancestor will open a sermon this time!"

"Cough cough cough~"

Lin Qingyu suddenly covered her lips and burst into a fit of violent coughing.

Looking at the expectant gazes of the two women, she reservedly pondered for a moment before reluctantly nodding slowly.

Rewards and the like didn't really matter.

The Tianxuan Sword Sect was destined to be hers in the future, and the two people before her were both outstanding talents within her sphere of influence. It wouldn't hurt to occasionally indulge and pamper them according to their wishes.

"Then what did you come here for?"

Lin Qingyu looked curiously at the little loli.

"Of course, it's also to invite you to represent our Mingxiao Peak in the sparring."

Luo Linger put her hands on her hips with a righteous look.

Hearing this, both Lin Qingyu and Ling Shuanghua fell silent.

Having a Doujian Peak Disciple participate in the sparring on behalf of Mingxiao Peak—this could only be done by the Sect Head's daughter, otherwise she would definitely be beaten to death by the Mingxiao Peak Disciples...

On the way to the main peak accompanied by the two, Lin Qingyu also considered whether to start the simulation right now. Perhaps after the simulation ended, she could also get a free reward from the Old Ancestor.

But in an instant, she dismissed this thought.

Because Lin Qingyu keenly sensed that that version of herself in the simulation ultimately still had a subtle deviation from her in reality.

Take the current situation for example: if it were her in the simulation who was solely focused on interests, the moment the two women spoke, she would have ruthlessly refused. How could there be all this dragging out and subsequent events?

Since that was the case, it was better to just go with the flow and first go listen to the Soul Transformation Old Ancestor's sermon.

If she could have an Epiphany by taking this opportunity, when opening the next simulation, perhaps she could break out of the original constraints and seek more long-term benefits during the lengthy simulation time.

A loss may be a blessing in disguise.

As for the so-called reward, whether she could get it or not wasn't certain. Besides, things Lin Qingyu decided on, she would never regret!

...

The Tianxuan Main Peak was not rolling and undulating like ordinary mountains; rather, it looked like a whole piece of dark cyan giant rock pulled out of the depths of the earth's veins out of thin air by some heaven-shaking great might.

Its entire body was as straight as if carved by a knife, resembling a pillar calming the sea spanning between heaven and earth, piercing straight into the vault of heaven.

As the figures of Lin Qingyu and the other two slowly approached, a desolate Sword Intent gradually manifested from the peak's body. That Sword Intent was formless and immaterial, yet it came down overhead like a heavy pressure of ten thousand jun, suppressing the escaping light around their bodies until it became extremely dim.

The three of them only felt the spiritual power around their bodies stagnate, and their figures involuntarily plummeted downwards repeatedly.

Lin Qingyu reacted the fastest. Possessing powerful Body Refining cultivation, she was not afraid of this kind of scene, and looked at the two women beside her whose complexions changed slightly.

She could only helplessly wrap one arm around each of them, stabilizing her figure by taking advantage of the falling momentum, and finally landing steadily on the bluestone steps at the foot of the mountain with a "bang".

At this moment, the foot of the mountain was extremely lively. Countless Disciples had fallen dizzy and disoriented, and there were even quite a few figures rapidly plummeting from mid-air.

"Hahaha~"

At this moment, a boisterous loud laugh resounded through the mountains.

A bearded man dressed in fiery red robes stepped into the air and came out. He casually scratched the back of his head, his face full of apology:

"Sorry, sorry! Today a Soul Transformation Old Ancestor has come out of seclusion, and all Cultivators below the Nascent Soul stage need to walk up the mountain. I forgot to notify you... Hahaha!"

Lin Qingyu: "..."

She took a deep breath, a blue vein faintly throbbing at her temple.

Detestable, what kind of people were these?

She swore secretly in her heart:

When this deity takes charge of the Tianxuan Sword Sect again one day, I will definitely purge the sect's style and strictly discipline them!

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