The plot of "Quick Transmigration: The Charismatic One Always Collapses" is incomplete.

Xie Linchen kept his promise and secretly led Chu Mingyuan to the ninth floor of the library.

Chu Mingyuan wandered among the bookshelves, occasionally taking out some books to browse, seemingly genuinely searching for sword manuals.

Xie Linchen agreed to bring Chu Mingyuan to the ninth floor of the library precisely because there were no important secrets there.

This floor contains only incomplete martial arts manuals and unfinished research manuscripts left by successive sect leaders.

The sect leader sealed them here to prevent his disciples from mistakenly practicing these flawed techniques and going astray.

In addition, this place is occasionally used as a meeting place for the sect leader and elders.

But Xie Linchen still managed to leave a mark on Chu Mingyuan without anyone noticing.

Chu Mingyuan found nothing in the library. Of course, such an important key to heaven would not be easily found by anyone.

The most likely candidate is still the sect leader.

The Demon Lord only gave him one month, and Chu Mingyuan didn't have much time to waste, so he moved from Qingheng Peak back to the Sect Master's First Peak, intending to start with the Sect Master.

When news of Chu Mingyuan's departure arrived, Wen Yubai breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that the protagonist had finally seen the error of his ways and was back on track.

But before he could enjoy a few days of peace and quiet, Xie Linchen, under the pretext of punishment, sent him to Qingfeng Courtyard for quiet cultivation.

Aside from feeling a little uncomfortable, Wen Yubai was fine. After a few days of getting used to it, the discomfort gradually faded away. In any case, it was just a change of location for cultivation.

Compared to Chu Mingyuan, who was prone to outbursts, Xie Linchen was clearly much easier to get along with.

The so-called "quiet cultivation" was not strict. Xie Linchen did not lock him in the quiet room all day. Instead, he allowed him to practice swordsmanship and read books in the courtyard, and even occasionally allowed him to go down the mountain with his fellow disciples.

Wen Yubai lived a peaceful life, unaware that Xie Linchen's gaze had been following him in the shadows.

He watched as Wen Yubai gradually relaxed from his initial tension and aloofness, and even stopped avoiding him because of his closeness.

A feeling of almost satiated joy welled up inside me.

In the past, he had neglected to care for his disciple, which caused their relationship to become distant. He could understand that Wen Yubai wanted to get closer to him on one hand, and was also flattered on the other.

It's okay, he'll make Wen Yubai get used to it.

He liked to sit on the stone bench and watch Wen Yubai practice his sword. Only then would the young man's indifferent face reveal a rare and flamboyant spirit.

Wen Yubai was focused on practicing his swordsmanship, while Xie Linchen was focused on watching him.

It's fine if things continue like this.

Xie Linchen didn't know what to call this feeling. He only knew that he cherished this tranquility and wanted to keep looking at the person in front of him like this.

Unlike the previous times when desire arose from that fragile beauty.

At this moment, a more tender emotion is surging in my heart.

But the good times didn't last long. Unable to bear the longing, Chu Mingyuan took advantage of the sect leader's meeting with Xie Linchen to secretly seek out Wen Yubai.

Perhaps because his feelings were completely exposed, he became reckless and, relying on his higher cultivation level than Wen Yubai, forcefully pinned him against the wall.

Seeing Wen Yubai's impatient expression, she was still trying to break free from his embrace.

"Senior brother, you don't want the sect to find out that you've fallen for Master, do you?"

Wen Yubai paused.

Seeing this, Chu Mingyuan assumed he had given in and took the opportunity to lean down and kiss him.

Whatever it is, he wants his senior brother.

"Snapped!"

A crisp slap echoed in the quiet room.

Wen Yubai's palm strike was merciless, directly knocking his head to the side.

His anger intensified, and he kicked the man away with another vicious kick.

Chu Mingyuan staggered backward, rubbing his reddened cheek with his hand, then touching his lips, and chuckled softly.

They ended up kissing.

Wen Yubai was utterly disgusted and vigorously wiped his lips, as if trying to remove something dirty.

"Want to expose my feelings for Shizun? Then go ahead and say it, I'd be more than happy to oblige."

"Senior brother..." Chu Mingyuan panicked.

"Get out."

Wen Yubai pointed to the door, his voice as cold as ice.

Chu Mingyuan's expression changed, he gave Wen Yubai a deep look, and then turned and left.

It was his fault; he couldn't help himself and did that to his senior brother.

After Chu Mingyuan left, Wen Yubai finally breathed a sigh of relief. It was true that he wanted him to be exposed.

His threat just now gave Wen Yubai a sudden realization: how could the chief disciple of the Xuan Tian Sect harbor such rebellious thoughts towards his master?

Once such a scandal spreads, he doesn't believe the sect leader can tolerate him, let alone Xie Linchen can tolerate such a disciple.

He even began to hope that Chu Mingyuan would be exposed as soon as possible.

But there was no news for several days.

-

Chu Mingyuan was beaming, and the corners of his lips unconsciously turned up. Although it was just a fleeting moment that day, it was enough for him to savor the memory for a long time.

Furthermore, he found some clues about the Heavenly Key.

"Forbidden area?" Ye Lanxuan raised an eyebrow, seemingly lost in thought. "Hidden there, it won't be easy to retrieve."

If any wisp of the soul of a fallen sect leader or elder still remains, they will be sent to a forbidden area to rest and recuperate.

Although they lack consciousness, those who can retain their souls are all Mahayana cultivators. If they rashly intrude, the commotion they cause will surely alarm the entire Xuantian Sect.

"Every ten years, the sect leader will lead his personal disciples to pay homage to their ancestors, and the end of this month just happens to be the day."

After a moment of contemplation, Ye Lanxuan took out a small, intricately designed box and gave it to Chu Mingyuan. The box was as black as ink, with intricate patterns engraved on its surface.

"When the time comes, find an opportunity to put it in a forbidden corner."

Chu Mingyuan took the small box with the mechanism, but from the surface, it was impossible to tell what its purpose was.

"This is?"

Ye Lanxuan asked with a half-smile, "You want to know?"

"In no mood."

Chu Mingyuan shook his head and put away the small box with a swift and decisive movement.

All he needed to do was find out the whereabouts of the Heavenly Key and help the Demon Lord obtain it; he didn't care about anything else.

"Once inside, memorize the layout of the forbidden area and draw it for me when you return."

"clear."

After discussing their plan, the two parted ways after a short time.

Ye Lanxuan was not an idle person. Although he was in the Xuantian Sect, there were still many important matters waiting for him to handle in the Demon Sect.

As for Chu Mingyuan, he needed to carefully plan what would happen next.

To be honest, he didn't think the Demon Lord would give him the antidote to the Heart-Eating Poison and let him leave.

Instead of confronting them head-on, it's better to go along with what they want first.

The Demon Lord must have other plans for saving him time and time again. He's waiting for an opportunity to cause trouble at the Demon Sect and escape.

As for my senior brother, we'll have to wait until he's established himself in the Demon Sect before we can abduct him.

Thinking of Wen Yubai, Chu Mingyuan felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and he wished he could stick to Wen Yubai right now.

But that impulsive kiss a few days ago probably angered my senior brother, and going there now would likely not be a good idea.

Chu Mingyuan kicked away a pebble at his feet in frustration.