83: This woman smells so good.

The two of them no longer lingered in Hanyue Valley and prepared to return to the Hehuan Sect.

"Go this way."

Chu Qianqian pointed in a different direction than the one they had come from.

This time, they took a slightly longer and more concealed route.

After all, carrying such a big living person—and a Yaochi Saintess at that—would greatly diminish the effectiveness of their stealth, making the original path too risky.

Because the distance was already far, and they had deliberately taken a detour, by the time they quietly snuck back to the Saintess Hall of the Hehuan Sect, a hint of white had appeared on the eastern horizon; it was beginning to get light.

The two had just landed in the open space in front of the Saintess Hall.

Unexpectedly, no sooner had they stood steady than the door to the guest area was pushed open from the inside.

Wu Mingyue and Qing'er were just walking out.

Wu Mingyue was rubbing her sleepy eyes, yawning widely, looking completely unawake.

Clearly, she had been dragged out of bed by the energetic Qing'er.

Lu Yi looked at the two of them and asked with some confusion:

"You two, why are you up so early?"

"Revered Master~ It's all Senior Sister's fault!"

As soon as Wu Mingyue saw Lu Yi, she immediately pouted and came forward to complain:

"Revered Master, you really should discipline her! It isn't even dawn yet, and she dragged me out of bed, insisting on dragging me with her to... to Cultivate!"

While complaining, she couldn't help but yawn again:

"Not getting enough sleep will stunt my growth..."

Hearing this, Lu Yi looked at her cute, naive appearance and, on a whim, said:

"Not growing tall is actually quite fine."

"Huh?" Wu Mingyue was stunned by his nonsensical remark and couldn't react.

Lu Yi also realized he had said something strange.

He coughed awkwardly and forcibly diverted their attention.

Just then, Qing'er finally noticed the strange figure on Lu Yi's shoulder.

She curiously leaned closer and tilted her little head, asking:

"Revered Master, who is this? Did she... commit some offense? Why is she tied up like this?"

"Eh?"

Hearing this, Wu Mingyue also immediately noticed that Lu Yi was actually carrying someone tied up like a dumpling on his shoulder!

Her remaining sleepiness was instantly dispelled by the burning fire of gossip!

The two little ones immediately crowded around Lu Yi, curiously examining the Chu Qianqian on his shoulder.

"Wow, Revered Master, your binding technique is so unique..."

Wu Mingyue exclaimed, while reaching out her little hand.

She couldn't help but poke the skin that was tightly bound by the golden rope, outlining alluring curves.

"Mmph! Mmph!"

Being watched by the two of them like a rare animal, Chu Qianqian felt humiliated to the extreme!

She twisted her body desperately, trying to struggle, and let out angry whimpers.

Meanwhile, Qing'er, who had been watching, suddenly stopped after getting closer.

Her little nose sniffed gently in the air.

She felt that this sister who was tied up and struggling in front of her seemed to... have a feeling that was very attractive to her.

It was a strange scent that made her feel very comfortable and longing.

So, she leaned in even closer.

After closing her eyes and sensing it carefully, she said in a confused tone:

"This sister... smells so good..."

She couldn't describe the attraction from the depths of her Soul, so she could only describe this inexplicable feeling simply as a "scent."

However, the speaker was unintentional, but the listener was attentive.

When Lu Yi heard Qing'er's words, he instantly understood.

It seemed that after Qing'er absorbed Wu Yang's Luck and "grew," her inherent perception of "Luck" had taken a step forward, bringing about this effect.

He looked at the still-struggling Chu Qianqian and thought to himself:

It seems this Yaochi Saintess is indeed a person of great Luck.

Does this mean that within the Yaochi Holy Land, there also exists... a Person of Destiny?

Or rather, is she herself another Person of Destiny?

However, before he could think too much, the other Chu Qianqian walked over impatiently.

She had no interest in watching these two little girls gawk at her "trophy."

She took Chu Qianqian directly from Lu Yi's shoulder.

Then, she unceremoniously threw her onto the cold ground.

Afterward, she clapped her hands, flashed a charming smile at Lu Yi, and said:

"Alright, Saint Lu. You've worked hard all night. Go back and get some rest. Maybe there will be a special performance for you later..."

She paused and looked down at her "good sister" on the ground, who was glaring at her with murderous intent.

The smile on her face became increasingly excited and expectant.

"Next, it's my turn to properly... settle the score with my 'good sister'!"

Lu Yi looked at her excited and expectant gaze.

He actually felt a chill run down his spine.

It was estimated that... Chu Qianqian would have a rough time ahead...

Then, Chu Qianqian was dragged away by her, all the way towards the depths of the Saintess Hall...

To that "punishment room" specifically prepared for her.