48: Are you able to manage all that?

However, having the cautionary example of Yang Yunkang, she dared not leave rashly, fearing that Li Yulin or others might secretly come to silence her.

She could only hide within a nearby towering ancient tree, whose dense leaves perfectly concealed her tracks.

“He’s sleeping with other women, and I’m here acting as his guard. What kind of situation is this?”

Song Shuting muttered helplessly to herself... Inside an Immortal Cave on Qingmu Peak.

Li Yulin was lying on a long chair, leisurely sipping tea, quietly waiting for Yang Yunkang to bring him good news.

In his eyes, a Golden Core Stage expert killing a Qi Refining Stage Disciple was child's play.

“Husband, why are you so idle today?” Jiang Wanling walked in with graceful steps, her exquisite figure quite eye-catching.

The rolling hills of her figure presented a captivating curve as she moved.

The snow-white curve visible at her collar was even whiter than the Gardenia Flower in the pot beside her.

However, although Li Yulin was eager to admire it, he couldn't touch it.

“Heh heh... It’s Madam.” Li Yulin gave an awkward smile.

As the Jiang Family’s Live-in Son-in-law, although Li Yulin was dissatisfied with his wife’s domineering nature, he still greeted her with a smile.

After all, his father-in-law was Peak Master Qingmu, Jiang Wanshan, a top-tier powerhouse in the Qixia Sect.

“What? Was there supposed to be someone else?”

“N-no.” Li Yulin waved his hands repeatedly.

Jiang Wanling pulled his arm, revealing a hint of resentment. “I’ve encountered a Bottleneck in my Cultivation recently and haven't been able to Break through. Come and lend me a hand.”

Li Yulin immediately looked distressed: “Uh... that, Madam, my stomach is a little upset today. Maybe next time.”

He was waiting for the good news from Yang Yunkang; how could he be in the mood to Cultivate!

“Hmph!”

Jiang Wanling sneered, and a layer of frost rose on her pretty face. “Useless trash! I really can’t rely on you for anything!”

These words undoubtedly inflicted immense damage on him.

Li Yulin’s face instantly turned white, like a freshly plastered wall.

But he dared not lose his temper. He suppressed the anger in his heart and said softly, “Madam, definitely next time, definitely!”

“Hmph!”

Jiang Wanling frowned, waved her jade hand, and swept her long skirt as she stormed away.

No sooner had she left than a disheveled black figure, clutching his cheek and panting heavily, stumbled into the Immortal Cave.

Li Yulin fixed his gaze on him and asked in surprise, “Senior Brother Yang, what... what happened to you?”

“I failed.”

“How could that be?”

Li Yulin’s mind momentarily crashed. He couldn't understand how a Golden Core Stage expert could fail to assassinate a Qi Refining Stage Disciple.

“It was Song Shuting.”

“She beat you up like this?”

“Yes.” Yang Yunkang nodded. “She must have accidentally discovered my presence, although it’s also possible she was guarding that kid the whole time.”

“If she has been secretly protecting that kid, there really isn't much we can do.”

“So what do we do now?”

“Senior Brother Yang, please calm down. I will find a chance to probe the situation myself. If that doesn't work, we'll have to look for another opportunity.”

“Since the mission wasn't completed, what about my thirty thousand Spirit Stones?”

“Since it wasn't completed, it naturally doesn't count! Our agreement was that I would give you thirty thousand Spirit Stones if you got rid of Xiao Chen.”

“What!” Yang Yunkang instantly flew into a rage, pointing at Li Yulin's nose and shouting, “Say that again!”

The two had similar levels of Cultivation, but Yang Yunkang was not afraid of Li Yulin at all.

Despite the unexpected turn of events, he had put in effort even if he achieved no merit, and he had been beaten up by Song Shuting. How could the deal not count!

Seeing the situation turn unfavorable, Li Yulin immediately smiled and appeased him:

“Senior Brother Yang, it’s not that your Junior Brother is trying to renege, but the fact is the task wasn't completed.

How about this: I’ll give you fifteen thousand Spirit Stones now to show my sincerity, and I’ll give you the other half after the deed is done. How does that sound?”

Seeing the other party concede, Yang Yunkang was sensible enough. He stretched out his hand and said impolitely, “Give it to me!”

Li Yulin grinned, and a packet wrapped in Spirit Stones appeared in his palm.

Yang Yunkang snatched it into his hand, swept it with his Divine Sense to confirm the correct amount, and his expression finally softened.

“Senior Brother Yang, you should go back and treat your wounds first. I will notify you when there is further action.”

...The next day, the sun was high.

Xiao Chen had just woken up. He looked at the delicate body in his arms—her skin was soft and delicate, like Hetian White Jade, glowing with a gentle radiance.

Immediately afterward, his sound transmission jade slip vibrated.

Xiao Chen opened it and saw a message from his Revered Master: “Chener, are you awake? Your Revered Master is here to pick you up.”

Ever since she sensed hostility toward Xiao Chen last time, her protection of him had been meticulous.

She personally escorted him back to the Outer Sect and now was personally picking him up to return to the Inner Sect, fearing any accident.

“Understood, Revered Master.” Xiao Chen replied, the corner of his mouth curving upward. Having a Revered Master protecting him constantly gave him a complete sense of security.

Nangong Yue was still dressed in a snow-white long dress, without excessive accessories, standing quietly in front of Song Shuting’s Pavilion.

She resembled an otherworldly Fairy, detached and refined.

Just then, Xiao Chen sliced through the sky on his Flying Sword, rapidly approaching from the distance.

Nangong Yue turned her snowy face and looked at him with confusion. “Weren’t you with Song Shuting?”

“Uh... about that... there was a small problem between her and me.” Xiao Chen scratched the back of his head sheepishly.

Nangong Yue slightly raised her jade hand, and a profound light of spiritual power carried Xiao Chen toward the Inner Sect. “So, you haven’t been with her all day?”

“Mhm, mhm.”

“Then why didn’t you send a sound transmission to your Revered Master?”

“Uh, this Disciple has other Dao Companions in the Outer Sect.”

“Then which Dao Companion were you with all day?”

“Mhm, mhm.”

“Do you know that someone is trying to deal with you secretly?” Nangong Yue looked at him, a hint of coldness hidden in her gentle gaze.

“I know.”

“You know, yet you still travel alone?”

“He already came, but Song Shuting chased him away.”

“Sigh, why are you so troublesome? Was it absolutely necessary to see that Dao Companion of yours?”

Xiao Chen looked helpless, unable to speak his mind.

Who told him that he could only rely on Dual Cultivation to increase his Cultivation? To avoid being looked down upon, he had to increase his Cultivation as quickly as possible.

“Alright, Revered Master, I know you care about me. I will take good care of myself.” Xiao Chen said, grabbing his Revered Master's wrist.

Nangong Yue turned her gaze to him: “Your conflict with Song Shuting must also be related to that Dao Companion, right?”

Xiao Chen nodded.

“I watched Shuting Cultivate all the way up. She may be seductive and sexy on the outside, but deep down, she is very proud. She definitely wouldn't agree to share the same man with another woman.”

“It’s not one.”

“Hmm?”

“It’s three.”

Hearing this, Nangong Yue’s expression instantly became incredibly colorful, and she couldn't help but shake her head as she looked at him.

“Chener, can you... handle it?”

“Cough, cough, cough... I can manage.” Xiao Chen’s old face flushed.