103: Something's wrong with Ziyun

After all, compared to an honorary title like Marquis,

Chen Xian felt that his own life was more important.

However, after seeing this piece of intelligence, Chen Xian hesitated.

After weighing the pros and cons, he decided to stay!

An Opportunity sufficient to turn a Tianqi Sect Disciple into a Sect Prodigy instantly!

If he didn't seize it, wouldn't he be letting others benefit for free?

Of course, there was another reason: sooner or later, the Tianqi Sect and he would be irreconcilable enemies.

Allowing the enemy to grow stronger...

That would be no different from digging his own grave.

Looking at the sword casket in his hand,

Chen Xian took a deep breath.

"Life and death are of little concern; if I'm not satisfied, I'll just fight!"

He had the System; what was there to be afraid of?

Thinking of this,

Chen Xian put away the sword casket.

He took out the Fearless Sword,

And began practicing his swordsmanship in the back garden.

The fallen leaves on the ground swirled around with the Sword Qi.

Not only did it not look messy, but it actually formed a special Concept.

When Zhao Hu and the others saw this scene, a look of surprise appeared on their faces.

"Since the Young Lord came out of the Lake Bottom Secret Realm, his swordsmanship has actually improved again."

Night Fiend nodded seriously.

"Logically speaking, the Dao of a Sword Cultivator is the most difficult. The path of the sword emphasizes moving forward with indomitable will; even a slight retreat will affect one's original intention, leading to an unstable sword heart and the collapse of one's sword Dao."

"Yet, in just a few short days, not only has the Young Lord's swordsmanship improved,"

"But even his state of mind is incredibly stable!"

"This is truly rare!"

A quarter of an hour later,

Chen Xian slowly sheathed his sword.

Clap, clap, clap!

"Good!"

A voice called out.

Seeing the person who had arrived, Chen Xian hurriedly said respectfully, "Greetings, Sect Master Zhang!"

The visitor was none other than

The Sect Master of the Yaochi Immortal Palace, Zhang Qingxue.

With the set of sword techniques Chen Xian had just performed, his sword heart was clear and bright.

It made Zhang Qingxue finally understand what kind of charm the person her Disciple was obsessed with possessed.

To have such talent at this age...

If it weren't for the Emperor making things difficult,

She could easily see that in a hundred years, an invincible Sword Cultivator would rise in the North Continent!

It was just a pity... She looked at Chen Xian.

She said softly, "I have come uninvited and disturbed the Marquis of Jubei's sword practice. I hope the Marquis will forgive me!"

Although Chen Xian was only a man in his twenties,

He had been titled the Marquis of Jubei by the imperial court.

In theory, he held the same status as these Southern Continent Sect Masters.

Therefore, Zhang Qingxue did not skimp on the etiquette.

Chen Xian, somewhat flattered, said, "Senior's presence brings light to my humble abode! How could it be considered a disturbance!"

Zhang Qingxue looked at Chen Xian with satisfaction.

Mhm, neither arrogant nor rash.

Indeed not bad.

"I wonder what business brings Senior here today?"

Hearing this, Zhang Qingxue let out a sigh.

"Zi Yun!"

"Zi Yun?"

Chen Xian was stunned for a moment.

"What's wrong with her?"

"Do you remember that before the Lake Bottom Secret Realm opened, she specifically came to find you to team up and go inside?"

Chen Xian's heart skipped a beat.

He naturally remembered this.

Especially since he had even swindled a few drops of yaochi holy water from Zi Yun for it.

Could it be that her Revered Master had come to seek justice for her Disciple?

He had indeed protected Zi Yun inside the Secret Realm.

It was just that his identity was different.

Li Yu had already seen through his identity.

Could this woman, with whom he had shared such intimate contact, have failed to see through it?

So she sent her Revered Master over to vent her frustration?

Just as Chen Xian was letting his imagination run wild,

Zhang Qingxue seemed to have seen through his thoughts and suddenly coughed.

"Don't misunderstand, I haven't come to reclaim that yaochi holy water!"

"Then why?"

"I have discovered that Zi Yun's state is somewhat off!"

"Off?"

"Yes, this Disciple of mine has been by my side since childhood. She is simple-minded and of pure character, having never encountered anything complicated."

"But since she came out of the Lake Bottom Secret Realm, I've found that the aura on her is not right; she's quite cold."

"She even seems somewhat resistant to the concern of us elders!"

"So I want to ask, what exactly happened to Zi Yun in the Lake Bottom Secret Realm?"

The expression on Chen Xian's face suddenly became solemn.

Holy crap?

How would he know that?

At first, he thought the woman was just putting on a cold and aloof act.

But now, unexpectedly, the woman's changes were enough to make even her Revered Master confused.

Just then,

Chen Xian suddenly felt a 'ding' in his mind.

He had only looked at one piece of daily intelligence.

Now, the second piece was actually constantly reminding him.

He looked toward the System interface.

[Ding! Daily Intelligence 2: Zi Yun has been possessed by the remnant soul of a Joyous Union Sect enchantress; her main spirit is being affected!]

Holy crap?

A Joyous Union Sect enchantress?

Where did she come from?

Chen Xian suddenly recalled.

Back when he and Zi Yun were in the Beast Forest Secret Realm, they had entered the Joyous Union Sect's underground palace.

At that time, he was only focused on packing away treasures with Big Yellow.

Could it be that her body was possessed by a remnant soul at that time?

It had been slowly corroding her since then. Her current coldness wasn't for any other reason than that she wasn't familiar with them!

Because she wasn't familiar, she acted cold!

Otherwise, she would be exposed!

Thinking of this, Chen Xian looked at Zhang Qingxue again.

"Sect Master Zhang, if possible, please bring Zi Yun here. I want to see her personally!"

"No problem!"

Zhang Qingxue was different from other Sect Masters.

Regarding Zi Yun, her closed-door Disciple, she practically raised her as a daughter.

Precisely because of this, she had kept her simple-minded.

She believed she could protect her for a lifetime.

Now, seeing that Chen Xian said he had a way,

She hurriedly had someone bring Zi Yun over.

A short while later,

Zi Yun arrived at the Marquis Jubeis Residence.

Chen Xian looked at Zhang Qingxue.

"Sect Master Zhang, could you let the two of us stay alone for a while?"

"Mhm!"

Zhang Qingxue waved her hand.

The Disciples of the Yaochi Immortal Palace all retreated to the main hall.

Chen Xian then instructed Zhao Hu, "You ten Shadow Guards, protect us in the back garden!"

"Yes!"

"Zi Yun, let's go!"

Resistance appeared on Zi Yun's face.

"I am the Saintess of the Yaochi Immortal Palace; how can I just enter the back of the residence with you!"

Hearing this, the suspicion in Chen Xian's heart was further confirmed.

He watched as everyone retreated,

Then he grabbed Zi Yun's hand.

He said mischievously, "Wifey! Now that no one is around, why are you still acting so cold?"

In a panic, Zi Yun hurriedly pulled her hand away.

"What are you doing?"

"What kind of behavior is this in public?"

Chen Xian's face suddenly turned cold.

"Zi Yun, you're not going to go back on your word, are you? Do you believe that I'll tell your Revered Master everything you promised me? Let her punish you properly?"

Zi Yun said with an unnatural expression, "What I meant was, let's talk about it at night!"

How could she know what that stupid woman who previously inhabited this body had promised Chen Xian?

However, since Chen Xian had said so, she couldn't easily pull her hand away again.

Instead, she allowed Chen Xian to lead her into a room.

"Do you remember this place?"

"What happened between us here?"

Zi Yun's expression was awkward!

"Let's not talk about it in broad daylight!"

"Of course we have to talk about it. Not only talk, but I also have to see if your skills in this area have improved lately!"