54: Shen Jinhuan's demonic body first appears

Shen Jinhuan's worried and caring demeanor made Jiang Ning blush.

He swore a Heart Demon oath; he only wanted to pretend to be seriously injured so that the little girl would care for him more, to get closer to her. He absolutely did not mean for her to serve him like this!

"No need... Huanhuan, as your Revered Master, I am a Cultivator after all. My feet won't stink even if I don't wash them..."

"It's not about washing them clean," Shen Jinhuan pouted, "There are many Acupoints on your feet. Soaking them in hot water can relax your muscles and promote blood circulation. When your feet are warm, your whole body will be warm.

Back in the heavy snow, I relied on..."

At this point, Shen Jinhuan stopped speaking, her beautiful brows furrowed.

She said, huffing, "Revered Master! Are you going to wash them or not?! If you don't, Huanhuan will pour this water out!"

"Wash, wash, wash!"

Jiang Ning quickly put on a smile.

It was his Disciple's filial piety, after all. To have a demoness wash his feet, he had truly made it.

Shen Jinhuan helped Jiang Ning sit on the edge of the bed, then knelt down to take off his boots and roll up his pant legs.

She first splashed some hot water on the back of Jiang Ning's feet. Once he adapted, she had him put his feet into the basin.

While she massaged Jiang Ning's feet, she looked up, innocently asking, "Revered Master, is it comfortable?"

"Mm."

Jiang Ning looked at Shen Jinhuan with tenderness.

He knew that what Shen Jinhuan had wanted to say was that during the heavy snow, she had saved her life by relying on a basin of hot water.

She didn't say it, only because she didn't want him to feel guilty.

How could he, of all people, have found such a Disciple!

Not to mention he wouldn't let Huanhuan go astray; even if Huanhuan did go astray, what did it matter if he slaughtered this world for her?!

"Huanhuan."

"Hm?"

"You're also tired today. Remember to rest early."

"I'm not tired."

Shen Jinhuan said with a smile, "I haven't had my fill of fighting yet, and Yun Qingyao was already out of it. If I had known she was so weak, I wouldn't have been so nervous back then."

Jiang Ning chuckled.

After removing "Yun Qingyao," this "Heart Demon," the little girl became much more cheerful.

Meanwhile... at Bixiao Sect, on Sect Leader Peak.

The "weakling" they spoke of was currently nestled in Qiong Yu's arms, sobbing.

Yun Qingyao's eyes were tearful.

The swelling on her face had already subsided thanks to the excellent healing medicine applied.

"Revered Master, Qing Yao doesn't want to live anymore..."

"What nonsense are you speaking!"

Qiong Yu frowned, seeing her so pitiful, and patted her back.

"On the path of Cultivation, anything can happen. What matters is not what is happening now, but who stands at the end."

"You haven't defeated Shen Jinhuan now, but what about the future? With your talent, will you always be beneath Shen Jinhuan?"

"But if your Dao Heart is damaged because of this, then you can only be suppressed by Shen Jinhuan for a lifetime."

Yun Qingyao sniffled and let out a tearful hiccup.

"Revered Master, can I really do it?"

"You can."

To strengthen Yun Qingyao's Dao Heart, Qiong Yu analyzed it for her in detail.

"That Shen Jinhuan must have chosen Dual Cultivation of Body Tempering and Qi Refining for the Sect Competition, but how far can she go with Body Tempering? This is a path that consumes financial resources and time.

If she abandons Body Tempering, then with her Spiritual Qi reserves, her progress will clearly not be as fast as yours.

But if she doesn't give up Body Tempering, then she'll be cultivating two paths by herself, and her talent is inferior to yours, so she's bound to be dragged down.

You entered Foundation Establishment earlier than her. No matter how strong her Body Tempering is, she can't possibly defeat a Foundation Establishment Cultivator just because she cultivates both. The gap between you is too great."

"Really?"

"Really!"

Hearing her Revered Master's certainty, Yun Qingyao's mood improved greatly.

She thought of the Sect Competition and asked, "Revered Master, about the Sect Competition..."

"This matter has already been resolved."

Qiong Yu said with a smile, "Shen Jinhuan has been expelled from the Sect, so her ranking naturally doesn't count. Xing Lie voluntarily conceded defeat. Tomorrow, the Elder Council will issue a notice.

It will expose Jiang Ning and Shen Jinhuan's conspiracy to manipulate the competition, and at the same time, announce the rankings of you, Xing Lie, and a Disciple who has reached Body Tempering Perfection.

Oh, and."

Qiong Yu took out a Spiritual Sword.

"Here, this is the weak water sword you've been longing for. Now that you are first in the competition, no one will say anything if it's given to you."

"Ah!"

Yun Qingyao left Qiong Yu's embrace. She picked up the weak water sword, her other hand caressing the smooth, cold blade.

This Spiritual Sword was one of Bixiao Sect's top-ranked Spiritual Swords.

"Revered Master, this competition, will many people..."

"Qing Yao, you don't need to care about these things."

Qiong Yu said solemnly, "You are the future of our Bixiao Sect, the future Young Sect Master. No one dares to comment on these matters. If there are any, just suppress them forcefully.

In the Cultivation world, it's still about the strong being revered.

As for Sixth Elder and Shen Jinhuan?

Bixiao Sect losing a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Elder and a Disciple who has just entered the Qi Refining Realm is harmless to the Bixiao Sect."

"I understand, Revered Master!"

Yun Qingyao's face broke into a smile.

What she was thinking, however, was that she needed to quickly gain some authority within the Bixiao Sect to hunt down Jiang Ning and Shen Jinhuan.

If she didn't get this revenge, her thoughts would never be clear!

...The scene returns to the small courtyard.

After Shen Jinhuan washed Jiang Ning's feet, she helped him lie down.

Jiang Ning really wanted to say that he wasn't that bad off, but after thinking about it, he decided against it. This way was pretty good too.

The main thing was comfort.

After Shen Jinhuan left the room.

After performing a Cleansing Spell once, she sat blankly on the stone stool in the courtyard.

The voice that had appeared in Bixiao Sect, which was in the room just now, was calling to her in her mind again.

"Kill him! He is seriously injured now, this is the best time to kill him!"

"Shen Jinhuan, have you forgotten how he used to treat you?! Have you truly forgotten?"

"Shen Jinhuan, are you going to be a dog that has been abused many times by its owner, and wags its tail for scraps when the owner throws a bone?!"

Even if it was just a memory, those voices echoed in Shen Jinhuan's mind again and again, making her emotions and consciousness chaotic.

"I'm not! I didn't!"

Shen Jinhuan clutched her head and growled.

"I haven't forgotten for a moment! I'm just biding my time now!"

"Is that so?"

The demonic voice in her mind reappeared.

"Are you sure... you haven't developed... feelings for him?!"

"No!"

Shen Jinhuan responded agitatedly, "I'm not killing him now because I feel that he was injured because of me. If I act now, what's the difference between that and how he abused me before?!"

"Is that so? Hehe... Shen Jinhuan, you can fool others... but don't fool yourself... Hehehehehe..."

Thump—

A peach hit Shen Jinhuan on the head.

"Mm..."

The little girl was startled and subconsciously reached out to catch it. Her chaotic Divine Sense was also pulled out.

Shen Jinhuan wiped the peach clean with her hand and put it in her mouth.

The sweet juice, accompanied by the peach's aroma, enveloped her taste buds... much better... She looked at Jiang Ning's room, silent for a long time.