After the yandere fairies were reborn, they all wanted to possess me!

Ling Qianxue reached out and took it, scanning it with her divine sense.

His face... instantly turned extremely cold.

The message is very simple:

"In three days, the 'Ice Soul Crystal' will appear in the Northern Extreme Ice Abyss. Su Qingjue of the Nine Nether Sect has already set off."

Ice Soul Crystal.

A rare wonder of nature, appearing only once every thousand years.

It is a treasure for ice-attribute cultivators, especially as it can greatly enhance their ice spiritual root aptitude.

If Chen'er were to take it, it would at least raise his acquired ice spirit root by one grade, making his future breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage without any obstacles, and could even increase his chances of breaking through to the Divine Transformation stage by half a percent!

but……

Su Qingjue.

That heartless woman!

In her past life, Chen'er died because of her!

Ling Qianxue tightened her fingertips.

Click.

The message talisman was crushed, turning into powder that spilled through his fingers.

To go or not to go?

If I go, I will inevitably clash with Su Qing.

In her past life, she and that demoness were evenly matched in strength, and the outcome of their life-or-death struggle was uncertain.

This trip... will take at least three to five days.

Are you leaving Chen'er alone on Snow Moon Peak?

That vile woman Chu Hongxiu is eyeing us covetously...

But if I don't go—

If the Ice Soul Crystal falls into Su Qingjue's hands, that demoness's strength will definitely increase dramatically.

If I'm deceived by her again in the future...

Ling Qianxue closed her eyes.

The image of Su Chen, covered in blood, collapsing into her arms in her past life pierced her heart once again.

"no……"

She opened her eyes, a resolute glint in her deep blue pupils.

"This time... I absolutely cannot let anything happen to you again."

We must obtain the Ice Soul Crystal.

As for Chu Hongxiu...

Ling Qianxue walked to the desk and began to write rapidly.

Soon, an encrypted message flew out of the Ice Palace and shot towards the Hall of Punishments.

The content is very simple:

"Chu Hongxiu, I have been away from the sect for several days. If you dare to touch Chen'er with a single hair while I am away, the day I return will be the day we meet again on the battlefield of life and death."

It's written very plainly.

Very Ling Qianxue.

Only after doing all this did she breathe a sigh of relief.

She glanced at herself in the mirror again, wearing a traditional Chinese dress and stockings.

"...Wait until we get back."

She said in a low voice.

"Wear it again for Chen'er to see."

Then she changed back into her white outfit, her silver hair tied in a high ponytail, and a sword at her waist.

……

Outside the Ice Palace, on the Cold Jade Ice Platform.

Su Chen sat cross-legged, surrounded by a vortex of light blue spiritual energy.

The bottleneck at the peak of the third level of Qi Refining has become quite loose.

[System Prompt]

[Host's cultivation level is close to a breakthrough]

[You can choose to consume 10 low-grade spirit stones to activate the 'Spirit Gathering Array - Enhancement Mode' to accelerate the breakthrough process.]

[Enable?]

【whether】

Su Chen was taken aback.

The system... hasn't been active for a long time.

He glanced at the mountain of spirit stones piled up in his storage ring...

Ten yuan?

drizzle.

"Activate".

[Spirit Stones deducted successfully]

[Spirit Gathering Array - Enhanced Mode Now Activated]

Duration: 12 hours

[Effect: Increases spiritual energy concentration by 300%, breakthrough success rate by 50%]

Om-!

The array patterns around the ice platform instantly lit up!

The spiritual energy surged in like a tide, more than three times more concentrated than before!

Su Chen quickly activated the "Mysterious Ice Technique".

The icy blue spiritual energy surged wildly through his meridians—

Click.

A soft sound.

The bottleneck... has been broken.

Fourth level of Qi Refining!

Moreover, the depth of his spiritual energy far surpasses that of an ordinary Qi Refining Level 4 cultivator!

Su Chen opened his eyes and exhaled a long breath.

The turbid air condensed into fine ice crystals in the air, which then fell down in a soft rustling sound.

"It's done..."

He felt the surging spiritual energy within him, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.

This cultivation speed...

If word got out, it would make those outer disciples who had cultivated diligently for many years so angry they'd vomit blood.

……

When Ling Qianxue walked out of the Ice Palace, Su Chen was already standing in the square waiting for her.

The aura emanating from him... is at the fourth level of Qi Refining.

She paused for a moment.

"You broke through?" she asked, her voice devoid of emotion.

"Hmm." Su Chen nodded, a hint of pride on his face. "I just broke through suddenly."

Ling Qianxue stared at him for a few seconds.

Then suddenly she reached out and grabbed his wrist.

Spiritual energy probes in.

Wide meridians, abundant spiritual energy, solid foundation...

Indeed, it has reached the fourth level of Qi Refining.

And... his condition is ridiculously good.

"Very good." Ling Qianxue released her grip, a faint hint of satisfaction in her voice. "It seems... the Frost Jade Ice Bed and Ice Spirit Milk weren't wasted."

"It's all thanks to Master's excellent guidance," Su Chen said obediently.

Ling Qianxue did not respond to that.

She turned to look at the distant sea of ​​clouds, and after a moment of silence, she spoke:

"I will be leaving the sect for a few days."

Leave the clan?

Su Chen's eyes lit up.

Wouldn't that mean...?

So I can stay on SnowMoon Peak all by myself now?!

Free?!

Although it's only temporary...

But it's better than being watched every day!

"Master... how long will it take?" He suppressed his excitement and pretended to be calm.

"It will take at least three days, and at most five days." Ling Qianxue turned to look at him, her deep blue eyes unwavering. "You... stay obediently on the peak and are not allowed to come down the mountain."

"……yes."

Su Chen agreed verbally, but he was already making plans in his mind.

Not going down the mountain?

Surely we can take a stroll around the top of the mountain?

He hadn't properly explored the outer perimeter of Snowmoon Peak yet. And that "Ice Thorn Forest"...

It just so happens that I haven't done the herb-gathering task in the General Affairs Hall yet.

Should I go gather some Icethorn Grass and exchange it for contribution points?

By the way... can the over-critical hit system be triggered again?

"While I was away these past few days..."

Ling Qianxue walked up to him and reached out to pinch his chin.

"You... should cultivate diligently."

No slacking off allowed.

"You are not allowed to...see people you shouldn't see."

She stared into his eyes and spoke slowly and deliberately:

"Especially... Chu Hongxiu."

Su Chen: "...This disciple understands."

But Chu Hongxiu was too proactive.

Whether I see him or not is not something I can decide...

"Good that you understand." Ling Qianxue released her hand, turned around and walked towards the depths of the Ice Palace. "I'll go pack my things. We'll depart at noon."

"...Respectfully seeing off Master."

Su Chen bowed respectfully.

Ling Qianxue looked at him for a few more seconds, as if she wanted to say something...

But in the end, he just nodded.

then!

It transformed into an ice-blue streak of light, soaring into the sky and disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

Su Chen stood atop the peak, watching the direction in which the streak of light disappeared...

I let out a long sigh of relief.

"Finally... gone!"

He straightened up, a barely suppressed smile spreading across his face.

become free!

I'm finally free!

Although it's only for a few days...

But that's enough!

That's fun enough!

Cultivation?

What a load of crap!

Su Chen turned to look at the mist-shrouded forest on the outskirts of Snow Moon Peak.

Icethorn Forest...

I'm here to mess with you!

……

Half an hour later.

Following the map in his waist tag, Su Chen found the thorny forest located on the west side of Snow Moon Peak.

The forest is not large.

but……

The air was bitterly cold.

The ground was covered with a thick layer of frost, and tiny ice crystals floated in the air.

Strange trees, their bodies glistening with crystal and covered in ice thorns, grew densely.

under the tree.

Scattered here and there are some small grasses that are ice blue all over and have needle-like leaves.

Icethorn grass.

Su Chen's eyes lit up. He squatted down and took out the small jade shovel from his storage ring.

According to the method recorded in the jade slip...

He channeled his ice-attribute spiritual energy, enveloping the shovel, and then... carefully began to dig up the roots of the ice thorn grass.

Everything went smoothly.

A thorny plant... acquired.

[System Prompt]

[Resource detected: Icethorn Grass (First-grade Spirit Herb)]

[Get it?]

【whether】

"Yes," Su Chen murmured.

Successfully completed.

Current collection progress: 1/100

"Tsk..." Su Chen clicked his tongue, "You're just giving me hints..."

Oh well, it's just for fun anyway.

He put away the icethorn plant and continued searching for the next one.

……

Just as Su Chen was engrossed in gathering herbs...

On a mountain path on the outskirts of Xueyue Peak.

A figure in cyan... is slowly approaching.

It was a woman.