Fairy, I'm going to control you tightly!

Ji Nanbei stretched his body.

Unconsciously, a few low hums escaped from his throat.

Although Ji Nanbei was controlling the body, hearing Xiao Jingxi's voice like that made him feel...

That's really weird!

[A reward of 50,000 Demonic Path Points and a Grade 3 Spirit Gathering Pill has been added to the system space.]

After Xiao Jingxi finished recounting what had happened, the system's reward notification finally sounded, indicating that the matter had indeed been resolved.

Stepping out of the room, I was greeted by Wang Tianyun and Bai Jie.

"May Shao Zhenchuan be well!"

"Hello, senior sister!"

Ji Nanbei glanced at Wang Tianyun with a hint of doubt.

What's wrong with this kid?

Why have you changed your tune? You're not trying to get close to me like before.

Could it be that he has come to his senses?

Knowing that she was not good enough for Xiao Jingxi?

Or perhaps the delay has been too long, the interest has waned, and the mind has turned to others?

Regardless of the reason, Ji Nanbei suddenly found this person much more pleasing to the eye.

"Hello, hello."

Ji Nanbei greeted the two with a smile.

Unexpectedly, the two exchanged a subtle glance, their expressions becoming slightly ambiguous.

Ji Nanbei became increasingly puzzled.

Ok?

Do you two... have something going on?

However, the two of them simply felt that the young sword immortal before them was truly awe-inspiring.

He is surprisingly gentle and friendly when interacting with his fellow disciples, and his smile is like a spring breeze.

Once encountering an enemy, his decisiveness borders on ruthlessness; without uttering a single word, he draws his sword and strikes, carving a path through the enemy lines.

The power of that sword strike yesterday still makes me feel the imminent threat of its aura.

Such a contrast makes it impossible not to have a subtle expression.

Ji Nanbei didn't delve into what exactly happened between the two, as long as it wasn't his business as the "Little Sword Immortal".

"How's the situation with the sect?"

Bai Jie then composed herself, her strange expression vanishing, and spoke:

"Senior Sister made thorough arrangements. Last night, elders and stewards from the sect rushed over. Now, matters in Luoling City have been largely resolved."

Ji Nanbei nodded after hearing this.

That's so true to me!

"Should we gather our disciples now and set off?"

Wang Tianyun asked tentatively.

He is now truly convinced and will follow the arrangements of this little sword immortal in everything.

Just as Ji Nanbei was about to say they should leave immediately, the system panel suddenly popped up.

[Task triggered. Please choose one of the following options to execute.]

Option 1: Depart immediately. The Seventh Elder will remain to handle matters in Fallen Spirit City; we can proceed on our own. (Reward: 3 million Demonic Path Points, Rank 7 Enlightenment Fruit.)

Option 2: Set off immediately, proceed with the original lineup, and sweep away all obstacles! (Reward: 500,000 Magic Points, a Grade 5 Spirit Item "Strange Apple".)

Option 3: Stay here for a day to rest and experience the local customs and culture. (Reward: 30,000 Magic Points, one random Rank 3 talisman.)

Ji Nanbei stared at the system panel, his brows furrowed slightly.

What does this mean?

Although Ji Nanbei would never leave alone without the Seventh Elder, he originally intended to set off immediately.

However, if he chooses not to bring this Nascent Soul True Monarch, the reward is as high as three million Demonic Path Points—for Ji Nanbei now, this is almost a certain death situation.

Clearly, the journey ahead will be fraught with danger, and even a Nascent Soul cultivator would find it difficult to withstand.

What puzzled Ji Nanbei even more was that even the option of taking the Seventh Elder with him and leaving still came with a reward of 500,000 magic points—which was also a big problem.

What kind of danger could it be that even with a Nascent Soul True Monarch accompanying him, it still posed a significant threat to Ji Nanbei?

Ji Nanbei pondered for a moment.

Hmm, I can't think of anything.

then……

"We will stay here for a day to rest and experience the local customs and culture!"

[A reward of 30,000 Magic Points has been given, and the Escape Talisman has been stored in my space.]

Both disciples were taken aback.

Ji Nanbei continued:

"When we travel, it's not just to find a result. What's important is the journey itself, to personally experience the myriad aspects of life—isn't that the true meaning of travel?"

Upon hearing this, both of them agreed that what he said made sense!

I understand!

"Senior sister is right! In worldly trials, the outcome is unimportant; the process is what truly matters!"

Bai Jie echoed her sentiments.

Wang Tianyun also deeply agreed.

In reality, if someone else had said these words to them, the two would most likely have scoffed at them.

But when spoken by the little sword immortal, it felt exceptionally transcendent and had a deeper meaning.

Yes, I get it! I get it!

Xiao Jingxi herself, however, sensed that Ji Nanbei seemed to be in a bad mood.

"Is there any trouble?"

Ji Nanbei responded, and after dismissing the two disciples, he whispered:

"Something feels off; it's as if trouble is still lurking. Staying in Luoling City for now, we can still use the influence of the other elders in the sect to maneuver around the situation."

Ji Nanbei naturally couldn't explain the system's choices, so he simply attributed them to intuition.

The so-called sixth sense may be elusive and unreal to ordinary people.

But for cultivators, it is a sign of sensing good or bad fortune and getting closer to the Dao of Heaven and Earth, and it is often quite accurate.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingxi appeared to suddenly understand.

"I see……"

"Don't worry, I can handle it."

"Yes, I believe you. After all... you're so amazing!"

Ji Nanbei's feelings were complicated by the girl's straightforward praise.

Compared to this "second-generation rich girl," I'm really nothing... to be praised for being amazing...

Since I have some free time, let's go soak in a hot spring!

"Eh eh eh!!!"

This time, Ji Nanbei wasn't just saying it casually; he actually went.

Although not completely naked.

Wearing a bellyband into a hot spring might seem a bit strange, but since the spiritual energy can evaporate the moisture from the clothes, it's not a problem.

Although there was nothing erotic about the whole process, Xiao Jingxi was still so embarrassed that she remained silent for a long time after coming out of the hot spring.

If it were her own body in control...

By now, steam must be billowing from their heads.

After "bullying" the girl like this, Ji Nanbei's mood immediately brightened up a lot.

He was dressed neatly in that white brocade Taoist robe.

To be honest, since he had been staying with Xiao Jingxi for a long time, he inevitably needed to change his clothes, and Ji Nanbei had done this many times before.

Now, when I put it on again, I'm no longer as flustered as I was at first; my movements are quite skillful.

For some reason, watching Ji Nanbei skillfully adjust his clothes while controlling his body, Xiao Jingxi blushed again.

Xiao Jingxi: Ahhh! How could this be!

After resting and relaxing, Ji Nanbei returned to his room and lazily lay on the table, appearing very relaxed.

If those two true disciples were to see this, they would probably be dumbfounded.

"Ahhh... I really want to eat golden shrimp balls."

Because he arrived at Xiao Jingxi's place late a few days ago, and because he had been away from the Immortal Spirit Sword Sect for a long time, Ji Nanbei had not tasted Golden Shrimp Balls for a long time.

Xiao Jingxi listened quietly without saying much, but secretly made a note of the matter.

Ji Nanbei, who had been slouching at his desk, suddenly straightened up.

"They're here."

[A powerful enemy subjugation quest has been triggered! Please achieve the following subjugation objectives in subsequent battles to obtain the corresponding rewards!]

Objective 1: Slay one Nascent Soul stage enemy and ten Enemy Core stage enemies. (Reward: 5 million Demonic Path Points, Rank 7 Spiritual Treasure Nine Profound Tree.)

Objective 2: Slay three Nascent Soul stage enemies and ten Golden Core stage enemies. (Reward: 500,000 Demonic Path Points, one special system item "Descent Card".)

Objective 3: Slay three Golden Core stage enemies and twenty Foundation Establishment stage enemies. (Reward: 100,000 Demonic Path Points, one Grade 5 Teleportation Talisman.)

Objective 4: Complete this campaign. (Reward: 50,000 Demonic Path Points, one Nascent Soul Jade Slip.)

The above rewards can be combined!