109: Xiao Chen's doubts

Liu Yu quickly stepped forward and cupped her hands, saying, "This subordinate was just about to report this issue to you, Holy Envoy."

"Since the end of the Qixia Sect's Secret Realm trial, all the fellow Disciples who entered the Secret Realm have gone missing, and not a single one can be contacted."

Hearing this, Xiao Chen feigned shock and asked, "What happened?"

"This subordinate is also very confused," Liu Yun echoed, then looked at Xiao Chen with doubt. "Did they not contact you while in the Secret Realm, Holy Envoy?"

"Hmm?"

Xiao Chen shot her an unfriendly glare.

"This subordinate spoke out of turn! I deserve to die! Please punish me, Holy Envoy!" Liu Yun hurriedly knelt on both knees, lowering her head to await her punishment.

Xiao Chen glanced at her with some surprise and sighed inwardly. This Demonic Sect really has a way of training its Disciples!

So submissive!

No wonder they could easily infiltrate Righteous Path Sects!

"Rise."

"Thank you, Holy Envoy." Liu Yun was slightly stunned. She rose slowly, feeling a secret sense of relief, though she felt the Holy Envoy seemed a bit different today.

"Who else are you able to contact?"

Both women shook their heads. Liu Yu replied, "We cannot contact any of the other fellow Disciples lurking within the Qixia Sect."

"In other words, there are only the two of you for now."

"Yes."

"Do not let anyone know about this. If you dare leak it, you shall take your own lives!"

"Rest assured, Holy Envoy. We will follow you to the death and will never reveal a single word of this!" The two of them hastily knelt and swore.

"Very well. You may go. I will notify you if there is any action to be taken."

Xiao Chen glanced at them and saw their hesitant expressions. He said solemnly, "If there's anything else, speak plainly. Do not hesitate."

"Holy Envoy, this subordinate inadvertently obtained a piece of news," Liu Yu said in a low voice.

"Speak!"

"It is about... Holy Envoy Mu Feng."

"Report in detail. Don't be timid!"

Liu Yu glanced at Xiao Chen nervously but steeled herself and said, "Holy Envoy Mu Feng has successfully advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage. It is said that..."

"Said what?"

"It is said that... in half a year, the Holy Sect will hold a Saint Conferment Ceremony. Holy Envoy Mu Feng will be promoted to Saint, and Holy Envoy Nian Hua will be promoted to Saintess..."

Liu Yu stole a glance at Xiao Chen's expression. Seeing no sign of him losing his temper, she continued, "At that time, the grand wedding of the Saint and Saintess will also be held."

"How did you learn of this?"

"I have a sister serving under Holy Envoy Mu Feng. She mentioned this to me by chance. It shouldn't be long before the Holy Sect issues an official announcement."

Liu Yun also lowered her head and cupped her hands. "Please do not be sad, Holy Envoy."

"Why should I be sad?"

Xiao Chen was unusually calm, which made the two of them somewhat fearful. In the past, whenever he heard anything about Holy Envoy Nian Hua, he would be restless.

In their view, the Holy Envoy's most expected reaction should have been a thunderous rage, not this level of composure, as if it had nothing to do with him.

One must realize that what the Black Dragon Holy Envoy missed out on was not just the position of Saint, but also the goddess he had pursued for years, as well as the future position of Sect Master of the Soul Refining Sect.

"Holy Envoy, please be at ease! No matter what happens in the Holy Sect, we sisters will be loyal to you until death!"

Liu Yu prostrated herself on the ground and swore, her expression exceptionally firm.

Liu Yun followed suit beside her.

"Good."

Xiao Chen smiled slightly and slowly crouched down, hooking his fingers to tilt up their chins, observing the twins from such a close distance.

This attire actually had a unique charm.

The two women's cheeks reddened slightly. The Holy Envoy had never looked at them like this before, making them feel somewhat flattered and overwhelmed.

"Go now. Report any news to me at any time."

Xiao Chen stood up and spoke slowly with his back to them.

"Yes, Holy Envoy."

The two women rose, put back on their previous disguises, and quickly took flight, vanishing into the mist in the blink of an eye.

Immediately after, Xiao Chen also changed back to his original appearance and returned to Yunxia Peak.

He had to find a way to convince his Revered Master; otherwise, breaking his word to Lei Qianqian would cause him to lose a lot of Face.

He waited until evening.

A snow-white silhouette landed by the window once again, still breathtakingly beautiful beyond description.

Around her body, however, was an invisible Soul barrier.

She seemed somewhat wary, wanting to keep Xiao Chen's aura out.

"Haha, she really is too cute."

Xiao Chen couldn't help but sigh. Little did she know that Xiao Chen had already withdrawn the Succubus Aura into his body; after all, using the Honey Trap too much would lose its charm.

"Hey! Rebellious Disciple, your Revered Master will give you a chance. It depends on whether you can grasp it."

"Oh? What chance?" Xiao Chen's eyes lit up instantly, and his heart surged with excitement.

"I have a Sword Art here. If you can learn the first stage within half a month, I will let you go to the Lei Clan with Lei Qianqian."

After Nan Xingyao finished speaking, she felt a surge of pride.

She and her sister both possessed the Golden Spirit Physique and had cultivated for decades to reach the fifth stage. It would be a miracle if he could learn it.

"Oh! So it's this kind of chance."

"What other chance do you want!" Nan Xingyao's Face was filled with shame and anger. At the thought of being forcibly kissed by her own Disciple, her usual gentle and ladylike image vanished completely.

She was fuming inside. How could there be such a shameless person in the world, and of all people, he was the man her sister liked!

It's really so annoying!

Xiao Chen looked at her and couldn't help but be dazed; even when she was angry, she exuded a gentle Qi!

What's going on?

It feels different from before!

Strange!

He still remembered when he took her first time; the look she gave him was bone-chillingly cold, as if she wanted to tear him into ten thousand pieces.

"Hey! Why are you spacing out? Do you want this chance or not?"

"Ah? Yes! I definitely want it!"

"Hmph!"

Nan Xingyao gave a cold snort and tossed a scroll over, then her figure flickered, turning into a streak of profound light as she distanced herself.

She didn't say another word.

Xiao Chen caught the scroll, not taking her words to heart at all. For him, who possessed the Saint-Grade Seven Profound Root, a mere Sword Art was something he could Revered Master with ease.

Would it even take half a month? If it took half a month, the opportunity would have long passed.

Then, he directly unfurled the scroll, and four large characters at the top caught his eye:

Phoenix Perching Immortal Art!

This was a Sword Art derived from the divine skills of the ancient Divine Beast, the Phoenix, and was thus obscure and difficult to understand.

Xiao Chen only needed a glance to Revered Master the Nine Major Sword Moves within. He then sat cross-legged and entered a state of Epiphany... Qixia Peak.

Two fairies in white stood side by side.

Like two peerless immortal silhouettes, they were bathed in the soft mist.

"You gave him the Immortal Art?" Nan Yueli glanced at her younger sister and asked with interest.

Nan Xingyao nodded and pouted her small mouth.

"Hmph, let's see what he has to say now. If he can't comprehend it, he'll have to stay put obediently."