Ji Qingxue's decision, Ye Chen's heartache

It's beyond words.

Of course, before making these moves, Xiao Fan had already activated the Five Elements Exquisite Pagoda, taking both of them inside.

Ji Qingxue's mind went blank, her entire being dazed and lost. What was he doing?

Xiao Fan also found it strange. Why was this guy not on guard? Where was her pearly white defense?

Never mind, it's better without any defenses.

It wasn't until the moment their paths crossed that Ji Qingxue suddenly pushed Xiao Fan away.

She was as elegant as ever. There was no shyness on her face, only indignation:

"You've gone too far!"

Is this woman a bit cold?

Xiao Fan shrugged indifferently, his expression unchanged, saying, "I just wanted to make you sober up. See? Aren't you sober now?"

Ji Qingxue thought he was teasing her. She said coldly, "If you pull these stunts again, the undercover mission is off the table!"

Xiao Fan looked at her serious expression, and a plan spontaneously formed in his mind.

If I directly say I want your body, you will definitely say I have low-level interests.

But what if I add a premise, for example, sending you to Yaoguang Holy Land as an undercover agent, and the physical control is merely to control you as a person?

Then you would feel that my wanting you is only to tie you to my side, to ensure your loyalty to me.

This kind of thing is merely a means to achieve my goal.

Although the means are somewhat despicable, it is still a means, the posture of a hero!

If there were no such premise, you would definitely say I lack ambition.

And so, Xiao Fan said, "Then what is your answer?"

"I agree to your request, but you also have to give me a promise," Ji Qingxue said, taking a deep breath.

"Speak."

"My position as a Saintess is merely nominal, but if my Family cannot survive, I do not wish to cling to life either, and your plan will also fall through."

Xiao Fan understood her words, "Isn't it just protecting your Family? It's a trivial matter."

This was no joke. Under the Xiao Family's rule, there were over a dozen Mahayana Families. These people relied on their Family's in-laws or friends, not to mention his own Family's powerful strength.

"Then my Family's Old Ancestor, you also..."

Xiao Fan interrupted, "I haven't gained anything, yet you've already gotten what you want. Is this a fair trade?"

"Moreover, protection and such also depend on whether your loyalty is sufficient. If you betray me and make me labor in vain, where would I go to reason?"

Ji Qingxue: "Don't you have information about my Ji family in your hands?"

Xiao Fan shook his head, "That's not enough. I need double insurance."

Ji Qingxue hesitated to speak, a difficult expression appearing on her dignified and noble face. Yes, there's no such thing as a free lunch.

Ji Qingxue's distressed appearance was truly pitiful to behold. Xiao Fan knew the matter was already half successful, as long as he proposed a few outrageous actions she could accept.

...

The trivial matters within are not worth mentioning.

...

Two days later, Xiao Fan walked out of the palace.

To avoid being discovered by Xin Xi, he even specifically changed into an identical set of clothes and took a bath inside before coming out.

"Saint, why did it take you so long to come out?" Xin Xi asked, her pretty face wrinkled.

Xiao Fan looked at her coldly and said indifferently, "Are you teaching me how to do things?"

"No, Xin Xi didn't mean that."

"This Saint's actions throughout his life, why should he explain them to others!"

Saying that, he directly walked into the carriage, as wise as a Buddha.

Xin Xi's body trembled uncontrollably, and a blush rose on her pretty face: "It's Xin Xi's fault. Xin Xi apologizes to you, Saint. Please don't be angry."

"Hmph, don't ask what you shouldn't ask, understand?"

"Understood."

"Mm."

"Let's go, Uncle Jiang."

"Yes."

...

Inside the grand hall, Ji Qingxue accepted the replicated Pill Formula, Xiao Fan's words echoing in her mind: "Next time I come, I'll be testing you. If you fail, expect to be criticized."

Her cultivation had greatly improved, all a result of their combined efforts in cultivation.

According to her usual meditation and Qi Refining, it would take her at least three years to reach the Nascent Soul Stage - Late Phase.

But cultivating with Xiao Fan, ten days of time was equivalent to three years of arduous cultivation.

It didn't seem so unbearable after all.

"It seems that cultivating together is quite helpful for improving cultivation."

She decided to study diligently.

However, before that, a reckoning must come!

Ye Chen waited anxiously outside. Seeing Xiao Fan leave, he rushed into the grand hall without a moment's delay, wanting to see if Qingxue had been bullied.

As for Xiao Fan and Qingxue's cultivation, he didn't even consider it, because such things only happened in a Secret Realm. Since they weren't in a Secret Realm now, how could such a thing happen?

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

"Qingxue, are you alright? Did that scoundrel trouble you? If he did, I..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Ji Qingxue stared at him coldly. The girl's purity had vanished, and a woman's aura began to emerge.

"I don't want to cause trouble. Get out before I get the urge to kill!"

Ji Qingxue said, throwing the Creation Star Pill Formula back to him.

Xiao Fan had told her that this person was sent by Xiao Fan to extract her secrets, and she believed him.

If it weren't for the fact that this was the territory of Tai Xuan Holy Land, and Ye Chen was a Disciple of Tai Xuan Holy Land, Ji Qingxue would have killed him.

"Qingxue, you..." Ye Chen was stunned. Two days apart, and such strong hostility.

No need to think, it must have been Xiao Fan sowing discord.

He wanted to say something else, but Ji Qingxue stood up and turned to leave.

However, Ye Chen noticed that she walked unsteadily and almost fell.

He finally confirmed that Xiao Fan must have abused Qingxue.

A cultivator can't even walk steadily; this abuse is too cruel!

"Qingxue..."

Ji Qingxue's guard, the beautiful woman, let out a cold snort and sent Ye Chen flying. The force was well controlled; it only shattered his internal organs. If he was lucky, he might live for another three to five years.

Ye Chen spat out a mouthful of black blood, his hatred for Xiao Fan deepening.

Boy, you dare to bully Qingxue? Come and face your death!