Huang Rong from The Return of the Condor Heroes: Brother Jing, let's get a divorce.

Seeing that Yang Guo was well-behaved, Yin Zhiping decided to throw in some more bait.

"Guo'er." Yin Zhiping suddenly sighed, took out a delicate little porcelain bottle from his sleeve, and waved it in front of him.

Yang Guo's eyes widened instantly.

That familiar shape, that faint scent of medicine...

Nine-Turn Life-Reversing Pill!

"Master, this is..." Yang Guo swallowed.

Yin Zhiping took in his greed, feeling even more contempt, but put on a serious face: "Today you fought bravely against the crowd, and although it was for the ancient tomb, it also enhanced the prestige of my Quanzhen Sect. This last Nine-Turn Reversal Pill... seeing you so weak today, I really can't bear it."

Yang Guo reached out to take it, saying, "Thank you, Master! You are truly a living Bodhisattva!"

With a flick of his wrist, Yin Zhiping put the porcelain bottle away.

Yang Guo grabbed at empty air, looking completely bewildered.

"Hey, no rush." ​​Yin Zhiping looked at him with a half-smile. "This medicine is potent. You're weak right now, and you might not be able to handle it. Let's wait... wait until things are settled before I give it to you to help you strengthen your body and reach even greater heights."

Old fox!

Yang Guo cursed inwardly. "They won't act until they see the benefit!"

But his face showed a submissive expression: "Master is right, disciple will listen to Master. Then... what about four days from now?"

When he mentioned four days later, Yin Zhiping's breathing became noticeably more rapid, and a lewd glint flashed in his eyes.

"Four days later, it will be the night of the full moon." Yin Zhiping lowered his voice and whispered in Yang Guo's ear, "At that time, you must find a way to lure Miss Long to that sea of ​​flowers from last time."

"A sea of ​​flowers?" Yang Guo was taken aback. "Master, what are you going to do..."

Yin Zhiping didn't reply, but said, "You just need to bring the person there, and you don't need to worry about the rest."

Yang Guo, seeing the shifty look in Yin Zhiping's eyes, knew exactly what was going on. This old bastard was definitely up to no good.

but……

Yang Guo sneered inwardly. You want to scheme against my Sister Long? Perfect, I've prepared a grand gift for you too, so you'll lose both your money and your love.

"Master, rest assured!" Yang Guo patted his chest and promised, "I will definitely bring the person to you! Even if I have to tie them up, I will do it for you! For your lifelong happiness, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

"Good! Good disciple!" Yin Zhiping patted Yang Guo on the shoulder with satisfaction. "Once this succeeds, the Nine-Turn Life-Reversing Pill will be yours. From now on, in Zhongnan Mountain, with your master protecting you, no one will dare to lay a finger on you!"

"Thank you, Master!"

The two exchanged a smile, one a hypocritical and sinister one, the other a cunning and treacherous one.

"Alright, you should go back and rest early too." Yin Zhiping felt a pang of unease looking at Yang Guo's awkward posture. "These next few days... try to avoid unnecessary trouble and save your energy for important matters."

"Yes, yes, yes, I will remember."

Yang Guo felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He covered his backside and limped back.

As Yang Guo's figure disappeared behind the bushes, the smile on Yin Zhiping's face vanished instantly.

"Is she taken?"

"Am I the master?"

Yin Zhiping pulled a handkerchief from his sleeve and vigorously wiped the hand that had just patted Yang Guo's shoulder.

"Yang Guo, do you really think I'm a three-year-old child, someone you can toy with like this?"

He looked up at the waning moon, his eyes filled with malice.

"Four days later."

"Once I obtain Little Dragon Girl's body and become her de facto 'master,' the first person I will kill is you, you treacherous and ungrateful little beast!"

Yin Zhiping casually threw the handkerchief he was using to wipe his hands on the ground, stomped into the mud, rubbed it hard a few times, and then turned and strode away.

……

Yang Guo entered the ancient tomb, a ferocious smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"Old man, are you still trying to make empty promises to me?"

"I want the Nine-Turn Fate-Reversing Pill, and I want Sister Dragon too. As for you..."

Little Dragon Girl was meditating when she heard the noise and slightly opened her eyes.

"Where did you go?"

"Hehe, I didn't go anywhere." Yang Guo leaned closer, his face full of flattery. "I just went out to relieve myself and check out the moonlight tonight."

Little Dragon Girl glanced at him but didn't expose him.

"Does your butt still hurt?"

"It hurts! Of course it hurts!" Yang Guo immediately put on a pitiful expression. "Sister Long hit me too hard, it's probably all swollen. How about... you rub it for me again?"

"roll."

The words are simple, yet they carry a subtle hint of indulgence.

Yang Guo chuckled, not angry at all, and obediently rolled over and lay down to the side.

He looked up at the dark stone wall above him, but his mind was racing as he planned his next move.

Four days later, Yin Zhiping was definitely up to no good.

But as long as either he or Sister Long is safe, Yin Zhiping will be unable to carry out any schemes or tricks.

I don’t know if this is the right time to be here. The only person I need to be wary of is my godfather, Ouyang Feng, whom I’ve never met before.

If we really do reach that point, we'll need to find a way to get rid of him first.

Another troublesome thing is that everyone in Chongyang knows that he has a connection with the Ancient Tomb. After all, many heroes and good men witnessed Xiaolongnu carrying them into the Ancient Tomb.

Will Zhao Zhijing definitely report this?

I wonder how that old man Qiu Chuji will handle it when he finds out?

But it doesn't matter, now that the rumors have spread, I suppose he and that old bastard Huo Du are on their way.

Oh, how could I forget Li Mochou? She is the biggest threat to me and Xiaolongnu.

Yang Guo suddenly realized with dismay that he was caught in a raging torrent of raging wolves.

But so what? Compared to the day when I officially announce that I'm with Rong'er, the challenges I'll face then will probably be even greater.

"Sister Dragon..."

"What's wrong now?"

"The full moon is in four days, and I heard the flowers on the back hill are in full bloom. Shall we... go moon-gazing?"

In the darkness, Xiaolongnu remained silent for a moment.

"it is good."

Yang Guo smiled and closed his eyes.

After a long silence, Xiaolongnu suddenly spoke up.

"Are you asleep?"

"No, what's wrong, Sister Long? Do you want some water?"

"No," Little Dragon Girl shook her head. "I'm not thirsty. It's because of my cultivation of the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra."

She paused, then continued, "These past few days, I have perfected the first step of the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra's external skills. Since you're going to the sea of ​​flowers, that's perfect."

"Perfect?" Yang Guo asked, somewhat puzzled.

Little Dragon Girl seemed to be making a decision for herself. After pondering for a while, she said, "These next few days, you should adjust your breathing and take good care of your body. Four days later, we will officially begin practicing the internal energy cultivation method of the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra."

At this point, Xiaolongnu paused, seemingly choosing her words carefully, before finally saying, "This internal energy cultivation technique is extraordinary. When practicing, one's entire body is enveloped in heat. It must be done in an open, secluded place, with one's clothes open to allow the heat to dissipate immediately. There cannot be any obstruction within the body, otherwise, one will either fall seriously ill or die from qi deviation. The Ancient Tomb is too enclosed and unsuitable for cultivation. That sea of ​​flowers, however, is tranquil and open, just right."

Yang Guo was shocked to hear this. So, Sister Long agreed to go to the flower sea in order to cultivate this deadly internal skill.

"Then... what do we need to prepare?" Yang Guo asked tentatively.

"Just clear your mind of all distractions," Little Dragon Girl said calmly. "Also, this 'Yin Entry' technique must be performed in one go, without being disturbed in the middle. When the time comes, our lives will be entrusted to each other, so remember not to treat it lightly."

"Don't worry, Sister Long, I'll protect you!"

(PS: For reasons we all know, the book title has been changed again~~~)