I saved the entire sect by playing idly by letting things fall apart.

A photo stone?

Holy crap.

"Ye Qiao," Song Han's voice cracked, "you even brought a recording stone?"

How immoral! What kind of good person would carry a memory stone when entering the demon realm?

Ye Qinghan's perpetually cold face began to crack, after all, no one wanted to recall how they were put in prison and then completely manipulated by Ye Qiao.

But who told Su Zhuo, that blockhead, to insist on expressing his dissatisfaction?

Song Hansheng could only glare coldly at his junior brother as Qin Fanfan threw out the recording stone, and the scene instantly appeared before everyone's eyes.

Not only were the disciples curious about what Ye Qiao had gone through, but the sect leaders were curious too.

They only heard a commotion, and Qin Fanfan didn't dare to ask about the specifics of Ye Qiao's situation, for fear of ruining her disciple's grand plan.

Under the watchful eyes of a group of people, they first watched as they were teleported to the demon territory, then lay there calming down for a moment before attaching talismans and skillfully stripping a demon soldier of his clothes.

Then I saw how Ye Qiao developed in a sneaky way, quietly memorizing the language of the demons, and then skillfully chatting with people to obtain information.

Si Miaoyan offered a fair assessment: "She may have the ability, but she doesn't have the guts. Even if she did have the guts, you wouldn't be able to remember what the demons said, would you?"

Su Zhuo fell silent, unable to utter the words, "I could do it too."

This is something that really wouldn't have been possible with just anyone.

The two people in the photo, Song Hansheng and Ye Qinghan, are now simply referred to as the "prison duo," and they are currently staring at the wall, questioning their existence.

Upon seeing the two, Mingxuan suddenly realized, "So they really are in jail."

Congratulations! Congratulations!

"I told you not to go," Mingxuan said hypocritically. "Whose fault is it if you don't listen to advice?"

Song Hansheng: "..."

Ye Qinghan tried to freeze Mingxuan to death with her icy, piercing gaze.

Ming Xuan didn't care how high his hatred level was. He watched with great interest as Ye Qiao in the memory stone used a few words without changing his expression to trick someone into wearing his clothes.

Then, after putting it on, he swaggered around and acted as the leader.

What followed was even more exciting.

Especially the expressions on Ye Qinghan and Song Hansheng's faces when they saw that the demon was Ye Qiao—the word "horrified" couldn't even begin to describe it.

A strange balance was struck among the crowd.

So they were all scared by Ye Qiao.

Then they can rest assured.

The recording on the photo stone wasn't fast, and after everyone had watched the whole thing, they fell silent.

Even Chu Xingzhi, who was always fond of arguing, was speechless. He completely lost his temper and raised his hand in a show of despair, saying, "Oh right, okay, okay, okay, Ye Qiao, the bright spot of the whole event, is that alright?"

I'm so annoyed! Now I finally understand why their senior brother went to be Ye Qiao's left and right protectors.

So he ended up in jail on his very first day.

Chu Xingzhi was so angry that he turned into a pufferfish.

"That's amazing."

"I couldn't learn this learning ability even if I had a year."

How can there be such a huge difference between people?

"In other words, while we were discussing countermeasures, she had already infiltrated the enemy ranks."

"She had already become a saintess when we set up the formation."

"After we woke up, Ye Qiao had already turned the city lord of Yunshui City against us."

"..." The progress on both sides is not equal, so what are they comparing?

Miaomiao rested her chin on her hand: "Is this the kind of big shot who can carry two others?"

It turns out, who says even the most skilled players can't carry the least skilled girls? A true pro can easily carry two girls at once!

She was the one who liked Ye Qiao the most at the scene, after all, she was only able to get out because of Ye Qiao's affection for girls.

Didn't you see that Song Hansheng and Ye Qinghan didn't receive this treatment?

Miao Miao was overjoyed and waved to Ye Qiao, her eyes crinkling with delight: "If needed in the next secret realm, our two sects can join forces!"

She couldn't help it; she also wanted to experience the joy of being carried by a big shot.

Ye Qiao did not refuse, "Okay, if there is an opportunity."

"..."

"Seeing her get the Chaos Pearl is more painful than killing me." Chu Xingzhi was so distressed that he was about to explode with anger.

The junior sister of the Sword Inquiry Sect, feeling ashamed of him, dragged Chu Xingzhi away, saying, "Second Senior Brother, stop calling me that."

Ye Qiao is just as charming as anyone else. Even the senior brother and Song Hansheng were able to escape thanks to Ye Qiao. If the Chaos Pearl isn't given to her, who else would it be?

"Senior Brother," Su Zhuo's face flushed with frustration, "Shall we go?"

"Let's go. We'll make them pay!" Song Hansheng said coldly.

That's all he could say. He couldn't be more sassy, ​​so he could only make a few harsh remarks to barely save face.

Yun Que's eyes flickered slightly, and she followed.

She was barely noticeable throughout the mission.

Ye Qiao noticed Yun Que because her aura was a bit strange.

Zhou Xingyun said slowly, "That junior sister from the Yueqing Sect has the aura of a demon race on her."

Ye Qiao: "Demon King?"

So fast? Yun Que has already jumped to the Demon King level so quickly in her conquest of men?

Zhou Xingyun: "It shouldn't be. Maybe he tamed a demon beast." The demon aura was too strong. Not only he could smell it, but Ye Qinghan obviously sensed it as well.

While everyone's chances of taming a monster vary, this Yun Que's luck was almost too good.

Ye Qiao raised an eyebrow and pondered for a moment.

It reminded me of one of the female lead's pets in the original story.

Is it a blue luan bird?

In the novel, Yunque has quite a few pets, including the divine bird Qingluan and the treasure-hunting beast. It is said that later on, all sorts of demon kings and other random creatures also appear.

"I heard that Si Miaoyan saw her walking with a man before," Mu Chongxi leaned closer and remarked, "She changes men so quickly."

"After all, she's pretty." Ye Qiao stroked her chin.

"..." Xue Yu was speechless.

These guys together really do look like old men gossiping at the village entrance.

And what's with the junior sister joining in the pointing and whispering? You're a girl too, for crying out loud.

After a while, Ye Qiao clearly started to think of herself as a man, even crossing her arms and tapping her feet on the ground, looking so nonchalant that anyone who saw her would be speechless. Moreover, her clothes were also very simple.

Aside from the religious robes, the colors were either dark blue or grayish cyan.

"Junior Sister," Xue Yu said worriedly, "you won't find a Daoist partner like this."

"Our sword cultivators' wives are swords!" Mu Chongxi shouted back.

"I've entered the path of the sword in this life, and being single is my destiny." He said solemnly, "The sword will never betray you."

Ye Qiao applauded him, surprised that he could have such awareness.

After the five sects returned home in a grand procession, Qin Fanfan specially delivered the Chaos Pearl to them. The group of people all huddled together on the table, studying the pearl's uses.

"How do I use it?"

Ye Qiao placed it on the table and began to think.

The treasure from the beginning of time, about the size of a fist.

She said, "Swallow it?"

"You'll choke to death, won't you?" Mu Chongxi poked it.

"I'll ask the elders later." Ye Qiao put it away first. "I'll show you something fun first."

She found several interesting magical artifacts in the demon's treasury. For example, these seven black beads are a magical artifact that can be used for surprise attacks, and the butterfly-shaped artifact can be thrown at the opponent as a modern-day listening device.

Not only these, but there are many more that Ye Qiao hasn't yet figured out how to use. But there's always a way to overcome difficulties, and she believes that as long as she brainstorms, she will be able to maximize the usefulness of these magical artifacts.

Mingxuan's lips twitched: "Did you go to the Demon Realm to buy goods?"

Ye Qiao tried to defend herself, saying, "Don't say that, I only took a little bit."

"Do you have any that you can use?" Ye Qiao gestured for them to take any of the magical artifacts on the table, since she couldn't possibly use them all by herself anyway.

Mingxuan leaned back lazily, as if in a tactical move. "No, you can keep it."

It's better to leave Ye Qiao with more room to maneuver with this thing. He'll never forget how she used a demon-binding rope to toss it into the air and use it as a ride-sharing vehicle.

With so many magical artifacts, the next secret realm will probably be quite a challenge.

……

Because she couldn't figure out the use of the Chaos Pearl, Ye Qiao could only take the pearl and ask people one by one. Qin Fanfan was also a bit confused about it; no one knew what the use of this pearl was.

It's just that it's good for fooling people when you take it out.

A bead from the beginning of time—it sounds like the perfect reward to bring it out.

Ye Qiao: "..." She could only cling to her last shred of hope and go to find that unreliable junior uncle.

Xie Chuxue was sleeping with his head covered when he heard her ask about the use of the Chaos Pearl. He opened his eyes, thought for a moment, and suggested, "Why don't you try swallowing it?"

Ye Qiao swallowed hard. "This could kill someone, right, Junior Uncle?"

Xie Chuxue shrugged, reached out to grab the bamboo shoot sword hanging from Ye Qiao's waist, easily took it down, tossed it in the air twice, and smiled: "Hey, hey, hey, this is your natal sword, right?"

"..."

"This is a sword?" Ye Qiao exclaimed in shock. "No, no, no, it's a stick."

Xie Chuxue: "?"

"Isn't it a sword?" He reached out and weighed it in his hand. "Oh, it does look a bit strange."

"But it is indeed a sword."

Ye Qiao: "What sword? A good sword?"

Xie Chuxue sighed, realizing that this was the first time he had seen someone with an even bigger heart than himself. He was once again amazed at how thoroughly Qin Fanfan had let her grow up. Did their Changming Sect follow the principle of "master takes care of disciple, as long as they are alive"?

"This sword is named 'Never Seen You.'" He pointed to a small, inconspicuous black character engraved on it. "It has a name engraved on it."

"As for why it looks like a stick, it's because you're too weak." Xie Chuxue spoke bluntly, "A spiritual weapon is meant to grow along with its master, not be used by you to play around with people."

Xie Chuxue's only thought after seeing the photo stone was, "She's really good at having fun."

He completely outmaneuvered his fellow disciples.

Ye Qiao imagined the scene and thought that if he were to fight one-on-one with someone, holding a black stick and fighting those sword cultivators, those disciples would probably think he was insulting them.

"But..." Ye Qiao said softly, "I named it 'Snake Bamboo Shoot Stealing'."

Xie Chuxue asked incredulously, "Who taught you to name yourself like that?"

Do you think this sounds nice?

He chuckled briefly: "Spirit swords all have spirits. If it develops sentience, it'll be chasing after you and beating you up."

This was the first time Ye Qiao had ever heard such a statement: "Swords have tempers too?"

"Of course. Your senior brother's sword is called Duan Chen." He stroked his chin, generously sharing gossip with her: "It usually looks down on your senior brother's half-dead attitude, so your senior brother rarely uses it."

Ye Qiao: "...He's quite unique." Now I finally understand why my senior brother doesn't like using swords.

As the two were chatting, two muffled claps of thunder suddenly sounded outside. Although they didn't fall, the noise was quite frightening.

"It's a tribulation of lightning." Xie Chuxue seemed to understand.

Ye Qiao looked up curiously at the dark clouds outside: "A tribulation of the Golden Core stage?"

Judging from the direction, it's from their Changming Sect, so there shouldn't be anyone else besides the second senior brother.

To be honest, she's been in the cultivation world for so long, but she's never seen what a lightning tribulation looks like.

Golden Core cultivators are rare in the cultivation world, but more common among the demon race. However, their methods are often unorthodox and deviant, so their tribulations are not as grand and imposing as those built up step by step through solid foundations.

"The higher the talent, the stronger the lightning strike. Mingxuan's lightning tribulation seems to be quite severe."

Ye Qiao couldn't help but take a half step back, looking at the rumbling thunder outside, and muttered to herself, "How terrifying."

"Luckily, I'm only of average talent."

Xie Chuxue smiled but remained silent.

Sometimes, testing stones may not be accurate in assessing talent and spiritual roots, but lightning tribulations are always accurate.

The greater the talent, the greater the tribulation lightning sent by Heaven.

He was actually looking forward to Ye Qiao's tribulation at the Golden Core stage.

Ye Qiao looked at the thick, dark clouds in the sky, shuddered, and suddenly remembered something. She ran out and said, "I'll go see if I can draw some talismans to help."

Lightning tribulation can be blocked, especially the lower the cultivation level, the less impact the lightning tribulation will have.

This was very attractive to Ye Qiao, who had never seen the world, and she was eager to go out and join in the fun.

Mingxuan found an open space and was preparing to get away from the sect to avoid creating a big pit and having Elder Zhao make him pay for it.

As soon as I sat down, I saw my junior sister run over.

Ye Qiao found a relatively safe spot and began to cultivate her inner energy. "Second Senior Brother, let me draw a Vajra Talisman for you."

It's just a Vajra talisman.

Ye Qiao's speed in drawing talismans was just as fast as the speed at which the heavenly lightning fell. She could throw the talismans into the ground from a distance to block some of the remaining lightning from falling on Ming Xuan.

Mingxuan: "...Outrageous."

This is the first time I've seen someone dare to draw talismans while undergoing a tribulation of lightning.

Hearing the commotion, Mu Chongxi and Xue Yu looked up at the dark clouds in the sky and shuddered: "Is that Mingxuan's tribulation?"

What huge clouds!

"Yes." Xie Chuxue was not surprised. He remembered that Zhou Xingyun's lightning was even bigger than this.

More than that, Xie Chuxue was curious about something else.

"Don't you want to see Ye Qiao's talisman-drawing skills?"

Xie Chuxue knew that Ye Qiao was a talisman cultivator, but there were differences between talisman cultivators. Only those who could draw talismans faster and with a higher success rate could be considered to have extraordinary talent.

He picked up his two junior apprentices as if they were chicks and rushed enthusiastically toward Tianlei, saying, "Let's go see how she drew it."

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