Chapter 56

An Cheng appeared in a small town near the Xianmeng Sect.

Yue Xiaomeng saw it with her own eyes. Not only had she seen An Cheng, but she also harbored hostility towards Qu Panyan because of this man. Qu Panyan believed that she wouldn’t be mistaken.

Qu Panyan suddenly remembered what An Lin’er had said when she begged Su Lingyu to retrieve An Cheng’s body—the other party explicitly indicated that they wanted Su Lingyu to go.

So the person stealing the corpse did it as the means to set up a meeting with Su Lingyu. However, Su Lingyu saw through the plan and firmly rejected An Lin’er’s request, foiling their plan.

But now, An Cheng’s body appeared in a small town near the Xianmeng Sect. Doesn’t that mean the other party hasn’t given up? They are still relentlessly trying to meet Su Lingyu?

Yue Xiaomeng also mentioned in the sound transmission that someone had stitched up An Cheng’s body, which made the identity of the perpetrator obvious.

What Qu Panyan could figure out, Su Lingyu naturally comprehended as well. Her brows furrowed for a moment but quickly relaxed, as if she didn’t want to waste another moment of thoughts on this man, Yuan Qijun.

Su Lingyu said, “Send a sound transmission to Xiaomeng and tell them not to act recklessly and to be vigilant.”

Without hesitation, Qu Panyan immediately condensed a sound transmission and sent it into the sky. After contemplating for a moment, she looked up and said, “Sister Lingyu, I think I should also let Miss Kang and the others know about this.”

This was their training expedition, and since the murderer had voluntarily exposed his traces. Qu Panyan was now part of their team, so she had the responsibility to inform them and share the information.

Su Lingyu fell silent for a moment, then nodded and said, “Alright.”

So Qu Panyan sent out a second sound transmission. Her fingers were then firmly clasped by Su Lingyu, and as she raised her eyes, she met those beautiful eyes of hers. Those eyes were usually cold and distant, making people hesitant to approach, but only when reflecting her figure did they reveal warmth.

Their fingers intertwined, and Su Lingyu gazed at her intently while saying, “Yan’er, you must take good care of yourself, understand?”

Although she didn’t have any ominous premonitions this time, she was still worried.

The ways of the heavens are unpredictable, and there may be unforeseen changes. If Yuan Qijun had already learned about Qu Panyan being the wife of Xianmeng Sect’s Sect Master, he would undoubtedly harbor murderous intent towards her.

Until she dealt with Yuan Qijun, Qu Panyan’s life could be constantly threatened at any moment.

Seeing Su Lingyu’s serious expression, Qu Panyan also understood what the level of danger of this matter was. She said solemnly, “Yes, Sister Lingyu, rest assured. I will definitely take good care of myself.”

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Soon, the two of them arrived at the small town near the Xianmeng Sect. To prevent Yuan Qijun from discovering their whereabouts too early, they kept a low profile on their way. Su Lingyu still chose to hide her presence as they needed to make some preparations, because once Su Lingyu revealed herself, Yuan Qijun would be drawn to them, bringing trouble along with him.

In the town, Qu Panyan quickly found Yue Xiaomeng and the other four disciples. As soon as Yue Xiaomeng saw her, she immediately rushed forward, about to call out “Sect Master’s wife,” but Qu Panyan covered her mouth with her hand and then looked at the other disciples who were about to bow, saying, “Address me as Senior Sister.”

The dangerous figure, Yuan Qijun, was still lurking in the shadows, and knowing his sick obsession with Su Lingyu, Qu Panyan feared that even a single call of “Sect Master’s wife” could immediately summon him.

Moreover, she was Su Lingyu’s direct disciple, a disciple of the Sect Master, naturally ranking higher than the others. It was only right for them to address her as Senior Sister.

Qu Panyan looked at Yue Xiaomeng again and spoke, “Do you understand?”

Yue Xiaomeng nodded, and only then did Qu Panyan release her. Yue Xiaomeng suddenly became excited, her eyes filled with astonishment. She gestured with her hands in mid-air, saying, “Senior Sister, I saw An Cheng! I really saw him!”

“You know, he was actually… actually stitched up!” 

“You haven’t seen it, but his exposed skin was covered in stitches! Very rough stitches! It looked like he was forcibly sewn together thus it was as ugly as a rag doll!”

While listening to her description, Qu Panyan circled around her and observed her closely, checking for any visible injuries. After finding her unharmed, she checked the other disciples and breathed a sigh of relief—thankfully, Yuan Qijun hadn’t laid a hand on them yet.

Qu Panyan stopped and suddenly remembered something, looking at Yue Xiaomeng with a hint of surprise while questioning, “Are you not scared anymore?”

Yue Xiaomeng hesitated, scratching her head and stammering, “Scared… it was really terrifying…”

The first time she saw An Cheng standing in front of her like a tattered rag doll, her soul almost flew away in fear.

Seeing a man who had already died, even shattered into pieces, suddenly appear before her whole again, who wouldn’t be frightened?

Moreover, she remembered that An Cheng’s body was covered in dense stitches, those stitches looked rough, piercing in and out of his skin, as if someone was treating and sewing him like a doll, giving off an eerie vibe.

She was shocked, scared, and wanted to throw up, even wanting to escape. But she immediately remembered Elder Zhang’s diligent teachings and her dream of addressing the Sect Master as “Grand Master,” she forced herself to stay calm and face it bravely—she couldn’t be afraid; she needed to grow up.

Qu Panyan looked at her, and a disciple in their group spoke up on her behalf, “Senior Sister, Junior Sister Yue was actually very brave. She didn’t back down in our subsequent actions, she didn’t flinch and made a real effort.”

During the follow-up operation, although Yue Xiaomeng was scared, she didn’t cover her eyes and shrink back. She bravely stood alongside her fellow disciples.

Other disciples chimed in with agreement, acknowledging Yue Xiaomeng’s efforts. Truth be told, Junior Sister Yue did well, and it was only fair to praise her in front of the Sect Master’s wife.

However, they didn’t expect the Sect Master, Su Lingyu, to be present as well. After hearing their praises, Su Lingyu couldn’t help but take a few more glances at Yue Xiaomeng. In her impression, this child might be a bit foolish, but she had great potential and was obedient. Her only drawbacks were lack of confidence and experience, and a dire need for more exposure to different situations—there was one more thing, she had a strong liking for the Sect Master and followed her instructions diligently.

Upon hearing her fellow disciples praising her in front of Qu Panyan, Yue Xiaomeng immediately straightened her chest and her entire face proudly displayed the words “Come on, praise me!” as she eagerly waited for Qu Panyan’s compliment.

Qu Panyan pinched her slightly chubby cheeks and said with satisfaction, “Sixth Miss Yue has indeed made significant progress. Senior Sister is very happy, and I believe your soon-to-be Grand Master would also be delighted when hearing this.” She then looked at the other disciples with a loving gaze, “You have all been doing great too.”

The three disciples were extremely surprised that the Sect Master’s wife would praise them and felt a bit ashamed, “Senior Sister, there’s no need to praise us. We couldn’t capture that ghostly figure named An Cheng…”

They felt guilty for not being able to defeat An Cheng after several rounds of combat.

Yue Xiaomeng, upon hearing this, also showed a guilty expression, “Every time we were about to catch him, he dived into the ground…”

Qu Panyan was taken aback for a moment, not expecting them to be so honest. She then spoke in a gentle tone, “But did you protect yourselves and avoid getting hurt? Training is not just about using your learned spells to deal with demons and evildoers; it’s also about learning self-preservation. Since you’ve achieved that, isn’t that worth praising?”

Besides, the opponent was a powerful figure near the demon realm. Unless he intentionally gave in, they wouldn’t be able to defeat An Cheng—only Su Lingyu could do that.

So, facing a formidable enemy lurking in the shadows, being able to protect themselves without any harm was already a significant improvement.

Qu Panyan’s words made the disciples feel as if they were bathed in a refreshing breeze, boosting their confidence and lifting their spirits. Their faces lit up with joy, and they responded in unison, “Yes, thank you, Senior Sister!” The Sect Master’s wife was really kind and approachable.

Su Lingyu looked at Qu Panyan, with the sunlight casted on her eyes, making them even more bright and captivating. The golden rays of light scattered over her, as if draping her in a sacred and pure feathered cloak, resembling a celestial descending to the mortal world to illuminate all beings. At that moment, Su Lingyu’s love for her grew even stronger.

The title of the Sect Master’s wife of Xianmeng sect was designed just for her.

“Oh right!” Yue Xiaomeng suddenly realized, “Weren’t you supposed to be training with Senior Sister Kang? Why did you come here? And where are they?”

As she spoke, she saw Kang Congshuang and her group descending from the sky. Behind Kang Congshuang was a girl whose height reached around her chest, with a veil wrapped on her head. She was very delicate, like a beautiful porcelain doll, timidly hiding behind Kang Congshuang and curiously observing them with her bright and watery eyes .

Kang Congshuang appeared rushed and quickly walked up, while the young girl followed her closely, unwilling to leave her side.

Kang Congshuang looked at Qu Panyan and asked, “Where is he?”

Yue Xiaomeng curiously asked, “Who? Who are you looking for?”

Qu Panyan turned around, scanning the surroundings until she spotted a long alley. Leading everyone inside, she set up a soundproof barrier to prevent Yuan Qijun from eavesdropping. Qu Panyan then explained the situation in detail to both parties, and they all showed understanding expressions, entering a contemplative state.

A figure being near the demon realm while also skilled in refining Yin soldiers would increase his combat power significantly, as long as there was a dead person…

Therefore, Qu Panyan, in accordance with the plan that she had discussed with Su Lingyu, relayed to everyone, “The residents in the town are all ordinary people. Once the two sides engage in battle, they will inevitably be affected. Our responsibility is to evacuate and protect them.”

One disciple asked, “What about Yuan Qijun? If we all go to protect the townspeople, who will be dealing with him?”

Qu Panyan looked at him and smiled, “Of course, we leave him to someone with a comparable strength to deal with. Our task is to protect ourselves and the townspeople.”

Su Lingyu intended to personally join the battle, and their role was to make necessary preparations to avoid harming innocent people during the confrontation.

Kang Congshuang was about to speak when the girl behind her suddenly tugged at her sleeve. Her big, sparkling eyes were filled with tears as she pointed to her own head, her voice slightly sobbing, “Husband, my horns, it hurts…”

Everyone looked puzzled, even suspecting that their ears were malfunctioning. “???”

Qu Panyan was even more shocked as she looked at Kang Congshuang.

Didn’t we just part for one day???

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