626: Chapter 626 Backlash

'Be my Dao Companion?!'

Liu Xuan was stunned. Why did these words sound so familiar?

In the past, he was the one who said that to others, but this time the situation was reversed; he had become the one being eyed.

Seeing Liu Xuan dazed, Jiang Xingwan said softly, "If you and I become Dao Companions, you can take charge of the entire Yin-Yang Branch of the Joyous Union Sect. There is no need to discuss the alliance; just arrange it as you see fit."

"I heard that Fellow Daoist Liu likes beauties, especially beauties with profound cultivation." Jiang Xingwan rose elegantly, her lotus steps swaying as she slowly paced in front of Liu Xuan, saying in a seductive voice, "Am I beautiful enough, and is my cultivation high enough?"

Liu Xuan put away his usual frivolous demeanor; the pressure was somewhat high.

Taking a slight step back, Liu Xuan cupped his hands and said, "I am faint-hearted, so I ask that the Daoist Lord not make such jokes."

This time, upon coming to the Joyous Union Sect, Liu Xuan had inquired about detailed information regarding the Daoist Yin-Yang from Yin Lizhi and Liu Xiaowan in advance.

He was very interested in this mysterious, legendary woman and had considered taking her for himself in the future.

However, the Daoist Yin-Yang was too proactive—so proactive that Liu Xuan felt it was abnormal, causing him to feel some fear.

The Daoist Yin-Yang was at the Soul Transformation Middle Stage Realm, and in this Yin-Yang Archipelago dojo, she was nearly invincible.

Such a figure had a status even higher than the Ghost King Ghost King Lian Yue, second only to Lady Yaoguang of the Soul Transformation Late Stage.

Her strength was too great; even if Liu Xuan had ideas about her, that was something to consider only in the future.

At this point in time, Liu Xuan did not believe he could suppress her. Becoming Dao Companions with her would carry risks far greater than the benefits.

Moreover, the most crucial point was that he had absolutely no idea what this woman's actual goal was.

If it were for Dual Cultivation, his cultivation was only at the Early Nascent Soul Stage. Even if the Daoist Yin-Yang fancied his talent and special Physique, she shouldn't lower her status like this.

Many things seem free, but in reality, they are the most expensive. Without understanding the specific situation, the more proactive the Daoist Yin-Yang was, the less Liu Xuan dared to be careless.

"I am not joking with you!"

Jiang Xingwan's expression was full of sincerity, "As long as you agree to become my Dao Companion, you can take whatever you want from the Yin-Yang Branch of the Joyous Union Sect, and the massive profits brought by the teleportation array will all belong to you..."

Seeing that Liu Xuan's expression was not only unexcited but increasingly guarded, Jiang Xingwan suddenly stopped promising and softened her tone, asking:

"Does Fellow Daoist Liu have any concerns, which is why you don't believe what I say?"

Liu Xuan shook his head slowly, "This Junior naturally trusts the Daoist Lord completely, but my strength is low, and for now, I dare not have any improper thoughts toward you."

"For now?"

Jiang Xingwan suddenly realized she had indeed been too anxious.

This guy Liu Xuan had stared at her the moment he entered, without hiding the appreciation and desire in his eyes, which led her to a certain misjudgment.

"Since you are unwilling, I cannot force you." Jiang Xingwan said, looking slightly disappointed, "Then we shall do as you said just now. The Yin-Yang Branch and your Liu Family will form an alliance. Discuss the specific matters with Yin Lizhi, and once decided, just give me a report."

She took an Yin-Yang jade token from her spatial ring and handed it to Liu Xuan, "If you don't mind, from now on you are the true Saint of my Yin-Yang Branch. There is no need to call me by my title; just call me Revered Master."

Liu Xuan picked up the jade token and looked at it. After hesitating for a moment, he bowed and said respectfully, "Many thanks, Revered Master!"

Seeing that Jiang Xingwan had no other instructions, Liu Xuan quickly bid farewell and left. While this woman was indeed beautiful, the pressure she put on him was also very real; he always felt she harbored ill intentions.

"Wait!"

Just as Liu Xuan reached the edge of the water mist barrier, Jiang Xingwan suddenly spoke up to stop him.

"Does Revered Master have any other instructions?" Liu Xuan asked.

"The conditions I mentioned before still stand. Whenever you change your mind, you can come here to see me at any time."

Jiang Xingwan's voice was exceptionally gentle, a faint smile and a trace of anticipation on her face, her eyes looking like a wife watching her husband leave on a long journey.

Liu Xuan's gaze dazed for a moment. He said nothing, turned, passed through the water mist barrier, and then immediately escaped through the air.

"Pfft~"

Just after Liu Xuan left, Jiang Xingwan suddenly spat out a mist of blood, her face turning deathly pale, and her Divine Soul aura fading.

"Hum hum~"

On the platform, countless extremely complex, layered runes spread out. These runes were of a very high level, extending all the way to the starry sky above.

"Crack~"

Countless runes were breaking and collapsing, as if the deep night sky were caving in.

With every broken rune chain, Jiang Xingwan's aura weakened a fraction, and her face grew a fraction paler.

It took a full quarter of an hour before all the runes gradually stabilized and settled back beneath the platform.

Jiang Xingwan slumped weakly in her chair, her chest heaving violently. Although her breathing was still rapid, the rhythm had stabilized.

"Liu Xuan!"

"Who exactly are you?"

Her gaze was as deep as a dark pool, her expression filled with thick confusion and an unshakeable fear!

Since she started Cultivating the Great Derivation Heavenly Secret Art, this was the first time she had encountered such an intense backlash!

Thinking back to just now, she felt lingering fear in her heart. Fortunately, she noticed something was wrong and stopped in time; otherwise, her life and death would have been unpredictable.

"I am a Soul Transformation Middle Stage Daoist Lord. Even when deducing a Soul Transformation Peak great Cultivator, at most, I would just be unable to calculate anything; rarely does a backlash occur."

"Just a rough deduction of his origins almost caused a backlash that would have destroyed my Divine Soul..."

"Terrifying to this extent; this child must absolutely not... be an enemy!"

Jiang Xingwan had been panicking just now. She thought Liu Xuan was a super big shot hiding his cultivation, so she forcibly suppressed the backlash, ready to fight for her life at any moment.

Proposing to become Dao Companions with Liu Xuan was not entirely because she fancied him; it was also a hint that she was willing to submit and that any conditions were negotiable.

However, judging by the current situation, Liu Xuan did not seem to have any hostility toward her, and he didn't even know about her secret little actions.

"Regardless of the true situation, the current result is acceptable. I will slowly probe his roots in the future!"

Having Cultivated the Great Derivation Heavenly Secret Art for many years, Jiang Xingwan was exceptionally sensitive to danger.

Whether Liu Xuan was a big shot hiding his cultivation, possessed a mysterious and terrifying background, or had obtained some supreme treasure, it was not something she could covet.

Being too greedy would only lead to death; being able to bask in some of his glory was already a stroke of good fortune!

...

On the other side.

Liu Xuan gently rubbed the Yin-Yang jade token given by Jiang Xingwan. He had already arranged for Yin Lizhi to handle matters related to the establishment of the teleportation array.

"The art of heavenly secrets and divination has something to it, but not much!"

Liu Xuan's expression was relaxed, unlike when he was on top of the Xuanyin Tower, where he was so tense and cautious.

The Daoist Yin-Yang was proficient in the art of heavenly secrets and divination; Liu Xuan had known this for a long time, and it was no secret.

The reason he chose the Yin-Yang Branch for his alliance and cooperation with the Joyous Union Sect this time, besides the fact that this branch followed the rules, was also to test the level of the Daoist Yin-Yang's art of heavenly secrets and divination.

Judging from the Daoist Yin-Yang's reaction just now, she might have been able to calculate some things, but she likely hadn't calculated the existence of the System.

"Let me probe a bit more, and when the time is right, I can definitely be the Sect Master of this Joyous Union Sect!"