After the main character who took the blame retired, the female lead quit.

A bitter smile reappeared on Feng Ling's face, but her bright eyes held no annoyance, only an overwhelming doting affection.

"Besides, since this secret realm is the ruins of the phoenix, it naturally contains the phoenix fire that can bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded. As long as I go through it once, I should be able to return to normal. I still have a few months left..."

With that, she raised her head, striking a pose of triumph: "Don't worry, it will be back to normal!"

Seeing that Feng Ling was so optimistic, Xiao Yu didn't know what to say and could only congratulate them on their happy marriage... oops! It should be "a long and happy marriage."

"Anyway, just remember to pass on the message to her for me. There are two invitations. As for Hei Sha, don't tell her yet. I'll give her the invitation later. It would be great if you could come that day, but it's not a big deal if you can't..."

Feng Ling has a gentle smile and is very understanding, truly giving people the feeling of a virtuous wife and loving mother.

"I'm not going!"

On the third day, in Bu Suantian's room, after hearing Xiao Yu's relayed words, Bu Suantian turned her head and refused without thinking.

The black-robed girl's ointment was indeed effective. In just one day, Bu Suantian's swelling had subsided considerably. Apart from his tongue still being a little swollen, he was otherwise fine.

Coincidentally, when Xiao Yu came to find Bu Suantian, the girl in black robes was not there. She said that there was news about Hei Da, and as the leader, the girl in black robes would definitely go to check on him. She would probably not be back until the evening.

This was a good opportunity. Taking advantage of this chance, Xiao Yu relayed what Feng Ling had said yesterday to Bu Suantian.

I originally thought that, given her foodie nature, she would be so excited upon hearing about such a large wedding banquet that she would decide to go without hesitation, since there are many wonderful things to do at a wedding banquet.

However, the result was beyond Xiao Yu's expectations; Bu Suantian actually refused.

Without Xiao Yu asking, she gave the reason herself:

“Feng Ling’s father is a big celebrity in the cultivation world. You know that the results of my divination some time ago offended a lot of people. Although Feng Ling, as one of the victims, didn’t care this time, it doesn’t mean that others will think the same way.”

Furthermore, as the personal disciple of the Pavilion Master of Wanyun Pavilion, the wedding banquet might be attended by some very important figures—the Hermit of Three Springs, the Thunder-Faced Tiger-Taming Demon-Slaying General, the Master of Peach Blossom Cave… and so on. If I were to run into them, I'd be finished.

Perhaps recalling the scene of their meeting, the little dumpling curled up into a ball, trembling with fear.

Xiao Yu: "..."

So much time has passed, and after the two became familiar with each other, Little Rice Dumpling has always been a bully at home, and we've almost forgotten that she's actually a timid mushroom who would rather bury her head in the ground if she saw light.

Upon closer listening to the names Bu Suantian mentioned, Xiao Yu realized that they were all quite impressive, most likely cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage, with a few even at the Divine Transformation stage.

No wonder she didn't dare to go to the wedding banquet; perhaps the Nascent Soul cultivator who wanted to harm her happened to be there.

If it happens before it's even started, then the divination will have to say goodbye to this beautiful world.

Xiao Yu had nothing to say. He put the invitation away. Since Bu Suantian, the person in charge, wasn't going, there was no need for him to go either.

Keep the invitation for now, and just let Fengling know when you get back.

Now that Feng Ling has finished explaining what she asked for, it's time to get down to business.

Xiao Yu glanced at the Three Flower Goddess, who was leisurely squatting to the side, and then said:

"Oh, right, there's something I forgot to ask you. Didn't we use your big flower to make up for the number of people participating in the sect? It was there to protect you, right? If it enters the secret realm, wouldn't you be in trouble? I didn't think this through, so what do you think..."

"Hmph... It's alright, Xiao Yu, what's the big deal? Look..."

Perhaps having anticipated Xiao Yu's concerns, before he could finish speaking, Bu Suantian waved her hand and made a spell. A layer of fluorescent blue spiritual light swept over her body, and as the light drifted by, a pillow appeared in the spot where Bu Suantian had been sitting.

???

The pillow was plain and unremarkable, a good size, and upon closer inspection, it was exactly the same as the one on the bed.

Is this a transformation technique? Or an illusion technique...?

If Xiao Yu hadn't just watched Bu Suantian transform from a person into a pillow, he would never have believed that the pillow in front of him could have been transformed from a person.

Xiao Yu squeezed it in his hand; it was soft and felt quite nice. Holding it in his hand, it didn't feel heavy at all. The pillow was just as heavy as the one that Bu Suantian had conjured in his hand, without any difference.

It's probably the art of transformation. Although the art of illusion is simple, easy to learn, and consumes little spiritual energy, it is far inferior to the art of transformation in terms of realism and detail. It's like trying to catch the moon's reflection in water; it shatters at the slightest touch.

His "mirror flowers and snow moon" technique belongs to the category of illusionary arts, which can only be admired from afar and not touched.

Xiao Yu had seen the art of transformation before. Back then, a guy from the Spirit Beast Peak of Jumo Island had researched a similar art of transforming into cute pets, which allowed him to turn into cats, dogs, or other pets to act cute and playful in front of female cultivators. However, the outcome wasn't good.

The method used by the divination master before me is similar, but it is far more sophisticated.

That's terrifying. I never expected that Bu Suantian, besides being a master of divination and fortune-telling, was also so proficient in the art of transformation.

"That's a pretty good trick of yours..."

Looking at the pillow in his hand, Xiao Yu couldn't help but praise it.

When faced with danger, one can simply find a corner to crouch down, transform into something else, and safely escape unscathed—a method that aligns with the divination process.

"Well……"

As his voice fell, the pillow in his hand reacted, suddenly shaking violently and then swelling.

This is?

Suddenly, Xiao Yu's hand went limp, and Bu Suantian reverted to its original form.

"Ahem... Of course! My artifact manipulation technique lives up to its reputation. How about it? It's much better than your 'Mirror Flower Snow Moon'!"

She puffed out her not-so-small chest, her fair face filled with pride. She could clearly hear Xiao Yu's praise, and our great fortune teller was very happy.

Xiao Yu even felt as if her nose was about to poke into his face.

"Yes, yes, much better than me, but it's not very useful in terms of offense or defense." He complimented her helplessly. Little Rice Dumpling's move did seem unpredictable, but it had a huge weakness: once it was discovered, once it could transform into things, it would start searching the ground and eventually be discovered.

The art of generating objects? More like a game of hide-and-seek...

Thinking of that pillow, which was hard to tell if it was real or fake, he thought to himself.

"No... there's nothing I can do. I'm not good at fighting. But as long as I can fool the enemy in front of me for now, that's fine."

The feeling of showing off in front of others was great, but amidst her arrogance, the little dumpling sensed something was amiss.

Xiao Yu...where are his hands?!

Chapter 113, Plains, Mountains, and... Basins

She looked down and saw Xiao Yu's large hands slip under her armpits, his fingers together, his thumbs pressing firmly on her slightly undulating breasts, lifting her up steadily. From a distance, it looked as if Xiao Yu was kissing, hugging, and lifting her up high.

Bu Suantian, who was being held up by Xiao Yu, reached down and carefully touched the ground with his toes a few times. He found that he couldn't step on anything and was now suspended in the air. Most importantly, he felt a thick, warm touch coming from both sides of his chest.

It has to be said that Xiao Yu held her very firmly; at first, she didn't even notice anything was wrong.

Bu Suantian's bowed head also made Xiao Yu notice the strange posture of the two of them.

This……

As if guided by some unseen force, Xiao Yu raised the divination stick a little higher, above his head, and a profound ancient folk melody resounded in his mind.

Ahh ...

Simba!

Boom!

Before the melody had even finished playing, Bu Suantian, realizing what was happening, blushed and kicked him.

Don't be surprised... Bu Suantian's feet look delicate and small, but they hurt quite a bit when she kicks people, especially since she kicked Xiao Yu in the waist.

"my waist……"

Caught off guard by the pain, Xiao Yu had no choice but to abandon the strange thoughts in his mind and place the tiny Bu Suan Tian on the bed.

"Serves you right! You pervert..."

Seeing Xiao Yu clutching his waist, Bu Suantian simply turned her flushed face away, gave a light, indifferent scolding, and her soft, crystal-blue eyes rippled with emotion at the intimate actions of the two of them just now.

Her eyes flickered, concealing the strange glint in them. Her pair of emerald-green, needle-like pupils glanced almost imperceptibly at Bu Suantian, but her gaze remained fixed on Xiao Yu, watching him warily.

Revealing her trump card to others is not in line with Bu Suantian's style. What is she thinking?

"In short, I will hide when I encounter danger. Don't look down on me because I'm not good at fighting, but I'm quite good at hiding. Most people can't detect my ability to create objects, even if they are one or two realms above me. But by then, even if Da Hua is there, it won't be of any use."

Besides, I originally planned to have Da Hua accompany you to the secret realm to protect you. The secret realm is crowded with people and full of variables; if something unexpected happens, it's hard to say what will happen. It'll also be good for it to keep an eye on you and prevent you from getting involved with other women in the secret realm.”

As she spoke, she turned her head away, a hint of jealousy in her voice.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu released his hand from his waist, looked at Bu Suantian who had been arranged in advance, raised an eyebrow, and then grabbed her fair and tender face and pulled it.

"No, good heavens, when did you turn into such a jealous little dumpling? You start acting up the moment a woman gets close to you. I know it's because of the Peach Blossom Tribulation, but... if you keep doing this, all the women will be scared away. What am I going to do with my Daoist partner in the future? How am I going to become your partner?"

"Hmm... like this when it's in the pot... can't let you heat up the woman's flower, sir... sir is not feeling well... um... you... you let go! Your face is swollen again."

Bu Suantian spoke haltingly, his neck flushed slightly, and his speech was muffled by Xiao Yu pinching his cheeks.

For a moment, Xiao Yu didn't hear what she said clearly, but he didn't care. It was just a joke. He just wanted Bu Suantian to be more careful lately and to restrain himself from being too paranoid.

Her recent unusual behavior has been giving him a lot of headaches. The current situation of sharing a room with Tie Yanran is entirely her own doing.

Xiao Yu didn't hear the first few sentences of Bu Suantian's words clearly, but he heard the last sentence, "Let go of my hand," very clearly. In addition, the big-eyed man next to him narrowed his eyes and cast an unfriendly glance at him.

That's the only option left.

When Xiao Yu released her hand, a blush rose to Bu Suantian's face. Whether it was because Xiao Yu had squeezed too hard or because her master was thinking of something else, Xiao Yu had no idea.

He just silently remarked to himself that the little dumpling's face felt nice to the touch.

Soon, he remembered something and reached into his pocket behind his back.

"Even though you say that, I feel really worried about leaving you out alone. If something really happens, it will be too late to regret it."

"Here you go! Keep this safe. If anything unexpected happens, you can go to the inn where the Qingyun Floating Sect is stationed and lay low for a while."

As he spoke, Xiao Yu stuffed a jade pendant, along with several Qiankun Escape Talismans, into Bu Suantian's hand as payment for the cat during this trip to the secret realm.

Surrounded by a crystal-clear emerald green, the drop of bright red blood, glistening with light, shimmered with a hazy red glow, mysterious and profound.

"how?"

A glint of light flashed across the smooth bronze mirror. Silver eyes gazed at the woman in the mirror, who wore a lotus crown, a blue-green Taoist robe, and had a face as beautiful as jade. The mirror narrowed its eyes and asked the illusory image reflected on the opposite bronze mirror.

"Not bad. I didn't expect that this magical artifact I use to play pranks would actually work quite well for you. But are you sure you want to go down into the secret realm yourself? Without you, there will be no one to keep watch outside."

"It's alright. I'll leave a portion of my divine sense to guard this place. If anything happens, I'll activate the pre-set array. Besides, the discoverer of this secret realm, Liu Tongxiu, is only at the Nascent Soul stage. No one should be foolish enough to cause trouble here. And you'll be here soon anyway."

The slender Taoist nun replied calmly. Beneath her wide Taoist robe, a light-colored reverse scale gleamed slightly, carrying a murky aura, but her cultivation level was unmistakably at the Golden Core stage.

……

After finishing his business, Xiao Yu hurriedly returned to the inn where Tie Yanran and Feng Ling were staying.