138: Chapter 138 Once a person has something to rely on, their mind easily becomes lax!

Inside Snow Moon City.

The new martial arts hall was completed.

Su Rui moved in with the women.

Only the plaque above the doorframe was moved from the old hall; everything else was brand new.

The new hall occupied an extremely large area, dozens of times larger than the original old hall.

The center remained the training ground, the most open space.

According to the design drawings provided by Su Rui, Snow Moon City did not construct complex pavilions, but merely centered everything around a vast training ground, surrounded by numerous simple yet imposing side rooms.

The original old martial arts hall was incorporated into the overall layout by a newly built wall, becoming just one corner of the complex.

The hall was fully furnished with every necessary item, and even attendants for daily service were provided.

Even more surprisingly, Snow Moon City had dispatched quite a few maids to serve them, all young and beautiful, with extraordinary cultivation.

The lowest among them were Ninth Grade experts, and there were even some who had already reached the Freedom Realm.

"These people are all Genius Disciples sent by the major powers in the city," Yin Luoxia explained in a low voice, causing Su Rui to suddenly realize.

It turned out that since they couldn't get in through the front door, they took the back alleys.

Sikong Changfeng, who handled all the arrangements, also shook his head repeatedly.

"I never thought that I, Sikong Changfeng, would end up doing this kind of thing one day."

Baili Dongjun was equally at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

Who didn't know what these people were scheming?

They were simply sending over young women from their respective Sects who possessed outstanding looks and exceptional talent.

Whether they could learn any true teachings, become a Disciple, or even become someone close to Su Rui, it was a guaranteed profit for them.

Human hearts varied, and their motives were complex.

It was no wonder Sikong Changfeng felt embarrassed and helpless.

"Alright, since the matter is settled, stop dwelling on it. Leave the rest to that person to clean up.

Let's talk about the next course of action instead." Baili Dongjun saw his friend's grave expression and offered a quiet word of comfort before shifting to the main topic.

"Everything is arranged. We can set off at any time.

The Langya Army is currently retreating toward Tianqi. That fellow Xiao Ruofeng is indeed skilled at warfare!"

"But running into Ye Dingzhi, he probably won't have much chance of winning either."

Baili Dongjun's tone sank.

"If one person can't win, then let multiple people fight together! I don't believe we can't take him down!"

Sikong Changfeng waved his hand, speaking dismissively.

"Then gather the men and prepare to depart!"

Inside the martial arts hall, the young women were busy choosing their rooms.

Su Rui helplessly dismissed Mu Liangyue's idea of sharing a room with him.

After her cultivation stabilized, Yin Luoxia learned of Li Hanyi's engagement to Su Rui, and her mood had been somewhat strange these past few days.

She often spaced out alone, only snapping back to attention after being called several times.

"Oh... right, Baili and Sikong plan to take people to Tianqi to deal with the Demonic Cult," Yin Luoxia recalled after a long pause, turning to tell Su Rui.

"Master, I want to go too," Li Hanyi requested.

"What? Worried about your father?" Su Rui asked.

Li Hanyi nodded lightly.

Lei Mengsha was indeed impulsive, and this time the Demonic Cult experts were gathered, making it quite dangerous. Su Rui could only agree.

"Wait two days, I'll take you there."

"Thank you, Master!" Gratitude flashed in Li Hanyi's eyes.

This single sentence stirred up a wave of reactions.

Sikong Qianluo, Mu Liangyue, the Su Sisters, Shi Feixuan, and Yin Luoxia all expressed their desire to accompany him. Even Luo Xian and Yue Qing were clamoring to go along.

Su Rui got a headache. After a moment of thought, he agreed.

The strength of these few was not weak, so their safety was assured. Going out for some tempering experience wouldn't be bad.

Late at night, when it was quiet.

Su Rui lay on the bed after bathing, not yet asleep.

Faint footsteps sounded outside the door, and the door was quietly pushed open.

He knew who the visitor was, and he already had a premonition.

"Something wrong?" he asked softly.

Yin Luoxia closed the door, the sound of rustling fabric accompanied the sound of her clothes slipping off. In the next instant, her warm body slipped into his bedding.

"You—"

Before he could finish speaking, his lips were sealed.

Her initiative caught Su Rui completely off guard.

But having experienced Zhu Yuyan, he was no longer unfamiliar with such intimacy.

The person in his arms was soft as cotton. He casually set up a soundproofing Formation, allowing the tide of passion to surge.

After the storm subsided, Yin Luoxia buried her face deeply into his chest, refusing to look up.

"Now you're shy?" Su Rui gently stroked her long hair, a hint of amusement in his voice.

"This... don't tell Hanyi," she mumbled.

"You're afraid of that?"

Su Rui couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"..."

She said no more, seemingly unsure how to respond.

Before dawn, Yin Luoxia was already dressed and quietly gone.

"Huh, you look really well today!" During breakfast, Sikong Qianluo blurted out, staring at Yin Luoxia's profile.

Instantly, everyone's gaze fell sharply upon her.

Yin Luoxia's cheeks instantly flushed red. She lowered her head and frantically shoveled food into her mouth, vaguely explaining, "Huh? Oh... maybe it's because I just had a Breakthrough in my Realm."

"Really? Breaking through to the Carefree Heaven Realm makes you prettier? Then I need to hurry up and break through too!" Sikong Qianluo's eyes lit up.

Yin Luoxia: ...

Su Rui: ...

Mu Liangyue suspiciously sized up Yin Luoxia, her gaze meaningful.

"Ahem, I'm done eating. I have matters at the Ascending Heaven Pavilion, so I'll take my leave first!" Su Rui suddenly stood up, and before his words faded, he had vanished without a trace.

The women exchanged glances—did he really have to run that fast? That movement technique was likely at full power.

A slight curve appeared on Su Rui's lips as he glanced back at Mu Liangyue, his eyes holding a probing look.

"Ahem, the Talismans I gave you all, are they on you?"

"We have them!" Sikong Qianluo pulled out a pouch from inside her collar and shook a Talisman to show them.

The other women also displayed theirs one after another.

Su Rui then looked at Luo Xian and Yue Qing. After a slight deliberation, he handed them two Talismans.

"You each take one and keep it close to your body."

Although confused, the two complied.

"Remember on this trip, do not act rashly. Preserving yourselves is the priority."

"I'm not afraid!" Sikong Qianluo puffed out her chest. "With Master here, who dares touch me?" She looked utterly arrogant.

Su Rui silently shook his head—these words were likely to come true.

Su Rui let out a soft sigh and shook his head.

The young women all pursed their lips, secretly chuckling.

But when Sikong Qianluo returned home and told Sikong Changfeng about it, she was immediately stopped.

"Absolutely not! Those people from the Demonic Cult have ruthless methods. What if something unexpected happens to you?"

As a father, he always doted on his daughter, so he naturally couldn't agree to this.

"Teacher will be going too. With him there, who could possibly harm me?" This girl had become this bold?

Sikong Changfeng was stunned by what he heard.

"And Senior Sister Hanyi is going, plus Yin Luoxia—she has already stepped into the Heaven Realm! If something really happens, there will be someone to look after me!" Sikong Qianluo said with absolute certainty.

"What if they can't look after you if you run into danger?"

Sikong Changfeng still wouldn't relent.

"And this!" She hastily pulled a piece of paper Talisman from her pouch. "Teacher gave it to me. He said it can protect me completely!"

"..."

If he hadn't personally witnessed Su Rui's abilities, Sikong Changfeng would have almost believed this little girl had been tricked.

A paper Talisman? This sort of thing wasn't even used by major Daoist Sects; only itinerant charlatans selling fake medicine on the street used them to deceive people.

"Hmph!" Sikong Qianluo channeled Internal Energy into her fingertip, and the Talisman instantly ignited, causing a sudden golden light to appear that enveloped her entire body.

"Ah—" Accompanied by a scream, the golden light wrapped around her and shot into the sky, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

Sikong Changfeng froze and quickly used his Qi to pursue.

But after just two leaps, even the trace of golden light had disappeared without a shadow.

"..."

He stood in place, his mind blank.

He could only follow the direction his daughter had left and fly with all his might.

At that moment, inside the martial arts hall, a beam of golden light descended from the sky, accompanied by a shriek, landing steadily in front of Su Rui.

On one side of the training ground, Su Rui was leaning against the railing, watching the Su Sisters spar on the field while the others watched nearby.

This sudden scene stunned everyone.

Su Rui was even more taken aback.

When Sikong Qianluo landed and steadied herself, her eyes still showing dizziness, her head buzzing.

It took her a good while to realize—she was actually standing right in front of Su Rui.

"You activated that Talisman?" Su Rui's tone was helpless.

Sikong Qianluo scratched her head awkwardly.

Seeing his expression, Su Rui could only sigh.

Everyone crowded around to ask what happened.

She stammered through the story, and all eyes immediately turned to Su Rui.

"That is the 'Sky-Seizing Talisman.' It activates if Internal Energy is injected or if she suffers a severe injury. It can transmit up to a hundred li away," Su Rui explained. "But don't think you can run wild just because you have this thing. You are still forbidden from going to dangerous places!"

This was also why he hadn't mentioned it before—once people had something to rely on, their hearts were easily relaxed.

He absolutely could not allow this habit to form.

As soon as the words fell, a figure landed—it was Sikong Changfeng, who had rushed over.

Seeing his daughter safe and sound, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After understanding the reason, his eyes immediately lit up.

This Talisman... was simply a life-saving treasure!

"Don't even think about it. This thing is extremely difficult to refine; I don't have many left either."

"I can buy them! Ten thousand taels per piece!" Sikong Changfeng spoke directly.

"There are none," Su Rui refused flatly.

"..."

"Fifty thousand taels! I want one hundred pieces!"

"There are none," Su Rui repeated.

"One hundred thousand taels! This is my final offer!" Sikong Changfeng gritted his teeth.

"I said, there are truly none!" Su Rui shook his head, but secretly pulled out a Talisman and slipped it into Sikong Qianluo's small pouch.

"..."

He said he had none?

"It's only enough for my own Disciple. Outsiders won't get a single one," Seeing the other party's persistent look, Su Rui emphasized again.

Sikong Changfeng finally admitted defeat and left glumly.

By evening, Yin Luoxia, who had been missing the entire day, finally returned.

Late at night, old affections rekindled.

This time, both were much more familiar with each other.

The flavor of it all was not something to be told to outsiders.

Mu Liangyue intended to seek her out that night. She knocked on the door, but there was no response.

Her eyes shifted toward Su Rui's room. Her gaze flickered for a moment before she silently turned back to her own room.

But this night was destined to be restless.

Yin Luoxia was truly audacious, stealing a march on her!