3: Gu Yue Sword Soul Third Junior Sister

"System, do you smell that?"

"The scent of peace of mind is right ahead!"

[Host, you haven't even left the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect yet.]

"Cross this intersection, go a few dozen more miles and we'll hit the River Boundary. Once we cross the River Boundary Bridge, we're out of the Sect."

"Victory is right before our eyes."

"This path is remote and hidden; new Disciples never come this way, so no one will notice."

"As for those senior Disciples, they've all broken through to the Dao Entry Realm and can fly using their dao seeds. They wouldn't choose to walk."

"In short, it is absolutely impossible for anyone to be here!"

Qin Tian walked around the corner with full confidence.

However...

The first thing that caught his eye wasn't the road, but a flash of black... A tall figure with a graceful posture, holding a seven-foot black longsword in her right hand.

Third Junior Sister, Han Qing

He froze for a moment.

This silhouette was all too familiar!

The woman turned around gently; her cold, elegant face was exceptionally striking.

"Going where?"

"Third Junior Sister, didn't you go to the Sword Tomb? Why are you here?"

Qin Tian was a bit dazed.

Third Junior Sister Han Qing was the most talented in cultivation among the four Disciples of Divine Firmament Peak.

She was also the silliest one.

Every sentence she spoke couldn't exceed two words... if she exceeded that, she would become incoherent... "Going where?"

Well, she was also the most stubborn one... until someone answered her question, she would keep repeating it until she got a response.

Qin Tian seriously suspected that when he carried her up the mountain nineteen years ago, the heavy snow had frozen her brain... "I'm leaving the Sect."

Han Qing paused for a moment and took a step forward.

"Go together."

"Aren't you going to ask why?"

"Not asking."

Qin Tian thought for a moment and clicked open the System panel:

[Name: Han Qing

Realm: Dao Entry Realm

dao seed: Gu Yue Sword Soul (Heaven Grade)

Special: Female Protagonist Halo

]

Another female protagonist?

Farewell!

Qin Tian instantly dismissed the idea of taking Han Qing along.

That damned Xiao Chen, he's actually building a harem... Dammit, why am I the Villain!?

Qin Tian took a deep breath and looked ahead.

"This girl is stubborn. If I say she can't follow, she'll definitely follow anyway..."

"I can only say sorry, Junior Sister."

He smiled slightly.

"Junior Sister, go back and pack your things. I'll wait for you here."

Hearing this, Han Qing nodded. She still had something very important in her Immortal Cave.

"Wait for me."

"Mhm, Junior Sister, I'll wait for you."

A faint light rose from Han Qing's body as she flew off on her sword.

"Junior Sister, sorry, I can't wait."

Qin Tian immediately made a run for it.

At the same time, not far away under the shadow of a tree, a purple-clad figure held a long rope, quietly gazing at Qin Tian's back with a slightly pathological curve at the corners of her mouth:

"No matter what Senior Brother does, he's so charming. He makes my heart go pit-a-pat~!"

"Ah~ Senior Brother, run a little faster, run a little further. I can't wait anymore!"

"Once you're out of the River Boundary, you can belong to me and only me forever, forever, and ever..."

Fourth Junior Sister, Bai Xiyin

Qin Tian was completely unaware of this.

Running dozens of miles in one breath, he finally reached the River Boundary.

"Phew, as long as I'm out of the River Boundary, Third Junior Sister shouldn't be able to find me."

"Help!"

Just then, an urgent cry for help caught Qin Tian's attention.

"Eh? Isn't that Second Junior Sister's voice?"

"What is she doing running to the River Boundary when she has nothing to do?"

"Oh no, could it be that an intruder has invaded!?"

Qin Tian was about to rush out, but his legs suddenly froze.

"Wait, this is the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect, one of the Six Great Immortal Sects, the strongest in the world."

"To dare cause trouble here, they'd have to be out of their mind, right?"

Something's wrong, something's very, very wrong!

"Let's watch first."

Qin Tian flipped his palm, his storage ring flashed, and a Thousand-Mile Mirror appeared in his hand.

This was a toy his old lady gave him when he was a kid.

According to her, it could be used to peek at Fairies bathing from a thousand miles away without being discovered.

Well, a decent guy like Qin Tian naturally never did such a thing.

However, using it now was just right.

This Thousand-Mile Mirror had no flaws, other than consuming quite a lot of Spirit Stones.

He focused his gaze.

At this moment, Su Ningying was leaning over the railing of the River Boundary Bridge—the essential path to enter the Sect—shouting toward the water surface.

"Xiao Zi! Someone, please save Xiao Zi!"

On the river's surface, a palm-sized purple sable was splashing about, seemingly on the verge of drowning.

The rivers of the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect were naturally no ordinary rivers; the banks and water were carved with Restrictions. Falling in would lead to unimaginable consequences.

"How could Junior Sister be so careless?"

"It doesn't make sense, this shouldn't be happening?!"

While he was wondering, a loud boom echoed from the sky.

A handsome man descended from the heavens!

Lightning flickered and golden light shone, as if he were a savior of the world!

Qin Tian was stunned.

"Who's that?"

"What a show-off!"

[Host, son of destiny Xiao Chen detected!]

?

"This guy is Xiao Chen?"

Looking at that figure, Qin Tian instinctively felt waves of annoyance.

"No wonder Xiao Zi fell in. So the Destiny Halo is at work, creating an opportunity for this guy, huh?"

"Fine, fine, fine. This is truly like a rooster laying an egg—completely nonsensical!"

On the River Boundary Bridge, the corners of Xiao Chen's mouth curved into a perfect arc as he gave a confident smile. "Fairy, do you need help?"

Su Ningying looked up. "Who are you?"

Xiao Chen's heart jolted. Su Ningying's doll-like face instantly pierced his heart!

Even though he could sense Su Ningying's extraordinary and refined aura from a distance just now...

Looking closely, he realized...

That petite body actually matched her appearance perfectly. It was simply irresistible, completely igniting Xiao Chen's desire for possession!

He wanted to have her!

"I am Xiao Chen. Hearing your cry for help, I came specifically to assist."

Xiao Chen forcibly suppressed the agitation in his heart, feigning a humble and polite appearance.

An imperceptible coldness flashed in the depths of Su Ningying's eyes.

"It's him. He caused Senior Brother to leave the Sect and prevented me from staying by Senior Brother's side. Now he even dares to show such a hypocritical smile."

"Truly disgusting!"

At this moment, looking at Xiao Chen, she felt like she was looking at a Maggot in a cesspool, her heart filled with extreme loathing.

Su Ningying frowned, anxiety flashing across her face, her voice even more tinged with weakness:

"Fellow Daoist, please help me. Xiao Zi fell into the river. My cultivation is low, and I can't save her at all!"

"She is my most beloved companion. I'm really too stupid and too careless!"

"Fellow Daoist, can you help me save her?"

Xiao Chen froze slightly, hesitating a bit as he looked at the river water filled with Restrictions.

"Stinking Maggot, why haven't you jumped yet!"

Su Ningying's heart grew colder, but her expression became even more frail as she forcibly squeezed out two tears:

"It seems Fellow Daoist has no way either..."

"Wuwu, Xiao Zi is the only thing my mother left for me. If she dies, I won't live either..."

As she spoke, Su Ningying made a move to jump into the river.

"Fairy, wait!"

Xiao Chen quickly raised his hand to stop her. "As Cultivators, we should help others. Since she is your cherished pet, I am willing to save her for you!"

As his words fell, a powerful aura surged from Xiao Chen's body.

Immediately after, he leapt down from the River Boundary Bridge!

On the bridge, a cold sneer rose in Su Ningying's heart:

"Disgusting Maggot, go to hell!"

On the other side, Qin Tian was stunned.

"Wasn't that purple sable given to Junior Sister by Revered Master?"

"When did it become her mother's memento?"

"System, is this right?"

At this moment, Xiao Zi, who had been splashing in the river, unconsciously ground its sharp fangs...