23: The Second Fate, Fallen Dragon Cave

"Yawn!"

"Third Junior Sister... aren't you cold?"

In the center of the Cold Pool, Bai Xiyin shivered with three blocks of profound ice on her head.

Allowing cold qi to enter the body is an extremely effective method of tempering the Physical Body.

However, the process is also painful, like thousands of cold needles piercing into the body.

This is a unique punishment method of Divine Firmament Peak.

It allows for both Cultivation and discipline at the same time.

"Not cold."

Han Qing closed her eyes, actively absorbing the surrounding cold qi.

"Revered Master said... your talent is the best... as expected, it's true..."

"No."

"Huh? What did you say?"

"Senior Brother."

"Best."

"Achoo!" Bai Xiyin rubbed her hands. "Speaking of which, Senior Brother has actually entered the Dao. This is going to be difficult now..."

There was some regret in her eyes.

Kidnapping Qin Tian again would take a lot more effort... Han Qing didn't understand.

"Very good."

"Yes, yes, very good. By the way, that Jian Qi from Ancient Sword Peak has been wanting to invite you to explore the Sword Ruins together. Won't you consider it?" Bai Xiyin's eyes darted as she spoke slowly.

"Who?"

Han Qing was puzzled.

The name Jian Qi sounded familiar, but she couldn't match it with any of the faces from Ancient Sword Peak in her mind.

In Ancient Sword Peak, Han Qing only remembered the Peak Revered Master and the various Elders.

"Uh... you don't know him?"

"Looking at his appearance, I thought you two were very close."

Han Qing shook her head.

"Achoo!"

Bai Xiyin shook even harder and could only keep talking to distract herself.

"I heard that damn Xiao Chen not only didn't die but also joined Ancient Sword Peak. We have to find a chance to kill him!"

"And that Feather Transformation Immortal Vein joined Qingzhi Peak, which is closest to Divine Firmament Peak. Rumors are spreading throughout the sect that she's taken a liking to Eldest Senior Brother and wants him to be the Prince Consort of the Feather Transformation Imperial Dynasty..."

Boom!

Sword Qi surged from Han Qing's body.

"No."

"That woman looks like a vixen. She might actually seduce Senior Brother away. How about we go to Second Senior Sister and get some medicine to poison and scar her face?"

Han Qing was silent for a moment.

"Okay."

"Then it's a deal! Achoo! So cold... I really want to snuggle with Senior Brother...!"

Bai Xiyin crossed her arms, closed her eyes, and imagined herself lying in Qin Tian's arms... "Achoo!"

Qin Tian sneezed involuntarily.

"This Cold Pool is still so cold."

His figure flashed, and he arrived at the center of the Cold Pool. He saw two beautiful figures, one in black and one in purple, with ice blocks on their heads, looking pitiful.

"Ah! Senior Brother!!!"

Bai Xiyin sniffed and called out before even opening her eyes.

"Third Junior Sister, Fourth Junior Sister, you can get up now." Qin Tian smiled and spoke.

"But Revered Master..."

"Revered Master sent me here, which means your punishment has ended."

Swish!

The two figures came to Qin Tian's side.

"Senior Brother, I'm so cold..." Bai Xiyin's legs gave way, and she fell directly into Qin Tian's arms, her body shivering as she kept nuzzling into his chest.

Han Qing: ...Damn it, she beat me to it!

Su Ningying frowned and snorted coldly in her heart.

Qin Tian gently touched Bai Xiyin's forehead, feeling a piercing chill.

But he forgot to ask Ming Tian for cold-dispelling Medicinal Pills... After thinking for a moment, Qin Tian's fingertip moved slightly, and a dewdrop full of vitality floated above it.

「Creation of All Things · Morning Dew」

He lightly tapped the center of Bai Xiyin's forehead.

An incomparably comfortable warm current surged into her body. Bai Xiyin's face turned rosy, and the cold qi completely vanished.

Mmm~ Hmph~

Bai Xiyin let out a soft moan.

Qin Tian: ...Don't make weird noises, hey!

"Senior Brother."

"Cold."

Han Qing stepped forward and directly pulled away Bai Xiyin, who was still lying in Qin Tian's arms taking advantage.

Qin Tian smiled helplessly. He condensed a morning dew and also tapped Han Qing's forehead.

"Alright, you're both back to normal. Now I should ask properly."

Qin Tian's tone suddenly shifted.

"Why did you go and try to kill Xiao Chen for no reason?"

!!!

Su Ningying, Bai Xiyin, and Han Qing all looked away at the same time.

"Who's Xiao Chen? Senior Brother, what are you talking about?"

"Third Junior Sister and I were just bored and went to cause some trouble at the sect entrance exam..."

"Ah! Right, a Senior Sister from Heaven-Grade Weapon Peak is looking for me to refine artifacts. I'm leaving first, Senior Brother!"

Saying that, a Zither Cloud appeared under Bai Xiyin, and she vanished in a flash.

"I also need to consult the Elder of Pill Cauldron Peak. Goodbye, Senior Brother!" Su Ningying rode the Miraculous Spirit Wood and fled without looking back.

"Practice sword."

Han Qing left those two words and flew away on her sword.

Qin Tian looked at their backs and spoke softly.

"System, are they really the female leads?"

【Yes, Host.】

"Unchangeable?"

【Unchangeable.】

Hearing this, Qin Tian sighed and headed towards Shenxiao Hall... "Come in."

Yun Xi's voice came from the sleeping hall.

Qin Tian's breath hitched. He didn't expect to enter here again after only one day.

Yun Xi sat on a jade throne carved from cold stone, her left leg slightly raised, wrapped in white ice silk, fully revealing her peerless legs.

Her slender hands lightly caressed the edge of the jade throne, her long hair fell to the floor, and a faint smile played on her face... This scene would make any man lose self-control!

"Greetings, Revered Master."

Qin Tian slightly averted his gaze.

"When did you enter the Dao?" Yun Xi pursed her lips slightly and spoke slowly.

"Yesterday."

"Mm, very good," Yun Xi hummed softly.

Qin Tian was stunned.

Yun Xi didn't ask what kind of dao seed it was, what grade it was, or the origin of the dao seed... She just gave a simple "Mm" and moved on to the next topic... "Do you know why the Sect Entrance Ceremony is held every five years?"

Qin Tian nodded slightly. "This Disciple knows. There is a Fallen Dragon Grotto near the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect that opens every five years. It happens to help new Disciples train and find opportunities to Internally Sculpt Grotto-Heaven."

"Correct. The Fallen Dragon Grotto will open in three months. It is also a rare training Opportunity for you. Since you have already entered the Dao, go and take a look."

【Ding! Detected that the Fallen Dragon Grotto Secret Realm will open in three months. Fate Divergence refreshed. Please choose, Host!】

【Fate Divergence 1: Refuse to enter the Fallen Dragon Grotto and take the Opportunity to leave the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect, giving up Divine Firmament Peak. Completion reward: Halo "Number One Coward in the World"!】

【Fate Divergence 2: Enter the Fallen Dragon Grotto in three months and prevent Xiao Chen from obtaining the following opportunities:】

great li dragon qi

Flame Devouring Fire Fox Cub

Howling Moon Demonic Fire Seed

For each successful prevention, reward 2000 fate reversal points and 2 fate reversal wheel lottery spins.

【Please make a choice immediately, Host!】

Qin Tian: "..."

Number One Coward in the World?

Is this an insult!

Does this even need a choice?

"Choose two!"

【Congratulations Host, successfully chose Fate Divergence 2. Please be prepared to enter the Fallen Dragon Grotto in three months.】

Qin Tian took a deep breath and looked at Yun Xi. "Revered Master, this Disciple understands."

"Mm, remember to take those three with you. If you have any energy left, help them find some opportunities."

"Yes, Revered Master."

Qin Tian agreed, feeling a bit puzzled in his heart.

Why does it feel like Revered Master has a lot of confidence in me?

"Revered Master, if there is nothing else, your Disciple will take his leave."

Yun Xi raised her eyebrows slightly and waved her jade hand, condensing a couch from cold ice nearby.

"I have some free time today. Cultivate here. If there is anything you don't understand, you can ask me."

Qin Tian: "???"

Something's wrong, something's very wrong!

Since yesterday, Yun Xi has been very off. I always feel like there's much, much more concern in her eyes... Qin Tian didn't understand why.

"Forget it, don't think about it. It's not a bad thing anyway."

With that thought, he sat cross-legged and closed his eyes to check the System panel.

This time the harvest was quite abundant, it's time for the lottery!

Meanwhile, Yun Xi's eyes lifted slightly, her gaze landing on Qin Tian:

"Tian'er, no matter what, I won't let you die..."

"Even if there are thousands of difficulties and dangers, I will defy this Mortal World fate..."

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