40: Chapter 40 The Wavering Plum Blossom

Peaks with myriad landscapes stood amidst a sea of clouds, and the mountains of the central island were sliced through the middle, forming a ground like a chessboard.

Five towering pillars surrounded the chessboard, their entire forms crackling with lightning.

"This is...?" Everyone was teleported to the second floor and felt strange upon seeing this bizarre sight, not knowing how to explore.

"The Magic Treasure must be inside the island! Everyone, charge!" a young Cultivator shouted and dove into the island.

The people of the Miaoyu Sect did not move, instead observing the five lightning pillars.

Last night, Lin Kuang entered Mei Hua's tent.

"What is it?" Mei Hua sat on the bed, looking at Lin Kuang with a flushed Face.

"Big Sister, I have something to report." Looking at Mei Hua's flushed Face and the fragrance in the room, Lin Kuang knew what she was doing, so he chose this moment to come over.

"What is it?" Mei Hua's blood surged, and her voice grew softer. "If it's not something important, let's talk tomorrow!"

"It's about the second floor..." Lin Kuang told Mei Hua the secret of the treasure chest being in the center of the formation and breaking the five lightning pillars.

"You... don't lie to me..." Mei Hua panted, her Face red as she said, "The second floor hasn't even... opened yet."

"Sister, are you feeling a bit unwell~?" Lin Kuang smiled slightly, his hand slowly reaching out to embrace her.

"I..." Mei Hua wanted to say more, but found that Lin Kuang's hand was already on her belly.

[What... what is he doing? Is he crazy?]

[No, I have to make him leave quickly.]

[Ah, no! Stop!]

Mei Hua felt like her legs were about to cramp. She lowered her head and looked at Lin Kuang with a flushed Face. "Lin Kuang, I am Xiao Tang's sister. We can't betray Xiao Tang."

Lin Kuang curled his lips into a wicked smile and pushed a mirror in front of Mei Hua. "Sister, next, let's get down to business."

"You're crazy. I allowed you to make one mistake, don't push your luck!" As soon as Mei Hua looked up, she saw herself in the mirror.

"Sister, we're both doing this for Xiao Tang's sake. Why don't we join forces?" Lin Kuang grinned and moved behind Mei Hua.

"The best way to join forces is to understand each other in every way. Besides, since he died, you haven't found a Dao Companion. You must be very lonely, Sister! Your younger brother will help you."

Mei Hua's expression changed. She wanted to say something else, but the words wouldn't come out.

She closed her eyes; as soon as she opened them, she would see herself.

...

"Sister, let's begin!" Lin Kuang appeared behind Mei Hua again.

With a flushed Face, Mei Hua put her hands behind her back, looked at Yu Xiaotang from the side, and said gently, "Alright! Elder Liu, Elder Hu, let's begin!"

Liu Yu and Hu Tian clasped their hands together, their spiritual power merging into one.

"Wind Shear!" A green flying wheel shot out from behind them.

Boom—

The lightning pillar was instantly shattered, and a square crystal floated out.

This scene was fully observed by Li Shuang, who was secretly watching from a distance.

"I see! So it's about breaking these pillars!" Li Shuang stroked his chin and said calmly.

Boom— Boom— Boom—

The people of the Miaoyu Sect destroyed four pillars in succession.

"This is bad! Elder, the fifth one has been destroyed by someone else!" a Disciple of the Miaoyu Sect reported with a panicked expression.

"What? How could anyone else know?" Lin Kuang was completely bewildered. After all, only he and the Disciples of the Miaoyu Sect knew this secret.

"It seems our actions have already attracted others' attention!" Mei Hua analyzed calmly.

"But who would keep an eye on us all the time? It's not like we've made any enemies!" Yu Xiaotang said after thinking with her arms crossed.

"Everyone, don't worry, it's me!" Li Shuang walked out with a grin, holding the crystal.

"Why is it you again?" Mei Hua didn't particularly like this playboy, Li Shuang.

Li Shuang's identity as a member of the Now You See Me Thieves Guild was overshadowed by his original identity as the Young Lord of the Heavenly Cloud Pavilion. Furthermore, he was currently the Cultivator with the record for holding the most Dual Cultivation ceremonies—a total of 36 times, just like a Teddy.

Moreover, whenever he appeared as a member of the Now You See Me Thieves Guild, he was always accompanied by the Four Great Beauties. Lin Yaoyao was not one of them, making his identity quite mysterious.

If his identity as a member of the Now You See Me Thieves Guild were ever exposed, everyone in the Secret Realm would probably hunt him down!

"Sigh, Elder Yu, don't be so standoffish." Li Shuang tossed the crystal toward Lin Kuang, then gave him a wink and said, "Brother Lin Kuang, I've done what you asked. Now, for the share you promised me."

Mei Hua looked at Lin Kuang.

Lin Kuang was also bewildered; he had underestimated Li Shuang's intelligence.

Mei Hua could tell that Li Shuang just wanted a piece of the pie. Fearing that he would spread rumors about the Miaoyu Sect if she kicked him out, she had no choice but to agree.

After joining the team, Li Shuang looked at Lin Kuang with a flirtatious expression, and Lin Yaoyao also teased Lin Kuang from time to time.

Yu Xiaotang was fuming, but for the sake of her Face, she didn't cling to Lin Kuang as she used to. She just moved closer to him and glared fiercely at Lin Yaoyao.

"Sister, why are you looking at me like that?" Lin Yaoyao put her hand to her red lips and spoke with an innocent Face.

"Sister, it's cold, you should wear more. This look isn't quite appropriate!" Yu Xiaotang glanced at Lin Yaoyao and said with a hint of hostility.

"Sister, I think you're jealous!" Lin Yaoyao hurried over to Yu Xiaotang and whispered, "Maybe Brother just likes me this way!"

"You!" Yu Xiaotang was furious, wishing she could give Lin Yaoyao a couple of punches.

She didn't expect this guy to keep pestering her about that matter. If she had the ability, she would definitely take out Li Shuang.

Lin Kuang was afraid that the affection points he had ground for would drop because of Li Shuang. Right now, he and Yu Xiaotang were just one step away. With this final push, they would be together. If it was ruined, he would have to grind for a long time.

After all, just like a real Galgame, making the wrong move would result in a loss of affection points.

[Rival Quest: Accept Li Shuang's extortion]

[Quest Reward: Super Intelligence King. From now on, you can obtain first-hand intelligence on Secret Realms and various Opportunities through Li Shuang.]

First-hand intelligence? Is this kid Li Shuang that capable? Seeing this, Lin Kuang suddenly changed his mind. After all, the Cultivation World is all about Opportunities.

Many people explore the same Secret Realm back and forth without knowing it's already been emptied by others. With Li Shuang, maybe he could just take the good stuff first.

"Alright, stop arguing. We're here to get the items!" Lin Kuang gave a gentle pull and drew Yu Xiaotang into his arms.

"What are you doing? There are so many people..." Yu Xiaotang blushed and struggled, "Let go of me quickly."

The more Yu Xiaotang struggled, the tighter Lin Kuang held her.

"Look at them, their relationship is so good!" Lotus pointed at Lin Kuang and the others, speaking to Mei Hua.

"Mhm!" Mei Hua simply nodded.

"What's wrong, Sister? Usually, you'd start gossiping by now." Lotus felt that Mei Hua's behavior was a bit strange.

"It's nothing. I'm just curious about what's in the treasure chest this time." Mei Hua deliberately avoided Lotus's question, just staring blankly at Lin Kuang.

If only he were holding me like that...