One of my fairy-like friends

“However, I did not agree. I don’t actually want to get involved in the entanglement between the two of you,” Mingyan said.

"What did she tell you?" Gu Hanshuang asked in a low voice, her expression calm.

"She asked me if I wanted to make you, this proud female swordswoman, my private pet." Ming Yan smiled slightly.

"So..." Gu Hanshuang's lips curled into a cold smile, "Do you want to turn that flower fairy into your personal pet? I wouldn't mind helping you, would I?"

“I don’t want to.” Mingyan shook his head. “I just said I don’t want to get involved in your mess.”

"You've seen Jade Peony, you should have seen her face too, didn't you feel even a little bit tempted?" Gu Hanshuang narrowed her eyes, "Are you impotent?"

Yue Wuxia turned her head and glanced at Gu Hanshuang. Gu Hanshuang felt a chill in her heart and lowered her head.

“...I already have someone I like.” Mingyan was somewhat speechless. Even though it was him, he certainly knew what impotence meant.

“Then I misunderstood you.” Gu Hanshuang glanced at Ming Yan. “But I was talking about a private pet. Even if you have a Daoist partner later, it doesn’t matter, right? Anyway, if I were your Daoist partner, I wouldn’t mind at all turning her into a peony that blooms only for you. Don’t you like that feeling? Watching her lower her proud head, watching her prostrate herself and submit to you, I not only don’t mind, but I’d even be very happy to see that scene.”

These two women... Mingyan was speechless. They both wished the other would become an appendage to a man...

When Mingyan first met Gu Hanshuang, he only thought she was aloof and eccentric, but he didn't expect her to be like this. He wondered what kind of conflict existed between the two of them.

Chapter Eighteen: What Master Wants

In just two hours, they returned to the Holy Land of Wind Spirit Moon Shadow.

Keep in mind that if they were to continue using the teleportation array, that distance would take them at least several more days.

After all, this journey doesn't involve teleporting directly to the teleportation array. Each teleportation consumes a significant amount of resources, so teleportation only occurs once there are enough people, which inevitably wastes a lot of time.

Under the suppression of the Great Dao, it is difficult for everyone's cultivation to surpass the Human Realm. In history, there have been those who were able to become saints by suppressing the Great Dao, but they are extremely rare. The last time this happened was hundreds of thousands of years ago.

Once one becomes a saint under the suppression of the Great Dao, their strength will far surpass that of ordinary saints. Under such immense pressure, those who can grow will undoubtedly become stronger than ordinary people.

After Yue Wuxia returned, she had Gu Hanshuang stay on the Immortal Island directly, without arranging for her to stay at the Moon Cinema.

Yue Qingying was extremely surprised to see Gu Hanshuang appear.

Gu Hanshuang's sect and Feng Lingyueying have a distant relationship and rarely communicate, so Gu Hanshuang's appearance here is really strange.

Yue Wuxia didn't explain further. She called Mingyan to her room and asked Yue Qingying to make arrangements.

Yue Qingying was still quite polite. In any case, Gu Hanshuang was the number one genius in the Southern Continent, and her strength was beyond doubt. Moreover, she had not actually offended them.

Although Gu Hanshuang had murderous thoughts towards Ming Yan when they first met, she restrained herself afterward, and now that her master has brought her back... she can't really say anything, right?

"Are you Mingyan's senior sister?" Gu Hanshuang was dressed in white, elegant and otherworldly. Apart from Mingyan, who had heard her previous words about turning the Jade Peony into a private pet, it would be hard for anyone to see that such a female sword immortal could have such a wicked side.

Yue Qingying nodded gently, "Fairy Gu, please stay here for the time being."

Gu Hanshuang toned down her sharp edge, no longer as biting as before. She said, "Can I ask you a question?"

"I wonder what Fairy Gu wishes to ask?"

"Who is the person your junior brother admires?" Gu Hanshuang asked.

Yue Qingying frowned slightly. "If Fairy Gu is curious, why don't you ask my junior brother yourself? If you can't get the answer from my junior brother, you won't get the answer from me either."

Gu Hanshuang nodded. "I understand."

Gu Hanshuang said no more and, under Yue Qingying's arrangement, temporarily stayed in Yue Qingying's room.

Although Yue Qingying's wooden house doesn't look very big from the outside, the interior space is quite large, so it's fine for Gu Hanshuang to stay there temporarily.

On the other side...

Yue Wuxia reached out and placed her hand on Mingyan's forehead. She used her spiritual energy to probe Mingyan's body and carefully examined him. Then she left another restriction before withdrawing her hand.

"Master, have you really become a saint?" Mingyan opened his eyes, looked at Yue Wuxia who had a calm expression in front of him, and couldn't help but ask.

"What do you think?" Yue Wuxia looked at Ming Yan calmly.

"I think Master is really amazing. I'm sorry, Master. If it weren't for me, your strength wouldn't have been revealed." Mingyan knew that since Yue Wuxia had never let her reveal her Saint-level strength, there must be a reason. Because of his safety, his master had to reveal his strength, and he, as her disciple, had failed in his duty.

"..." Yue Wuxia sighed softly, "Whether your cultivation level is exposed or not is not as important as you think. You need to change your mindset. Don't feel indebted just because others have done something for you. I am your master, and you are my disciple. Your life is more important to me than you think."

“But when I think about how much Master has done for me, and how I can’t do anything in return, I feel uneasy. Master, is there anything you want?” Mingyan asked, sitting cross-legged in front of Yue Wuxia.

“I’m waiting for the day you surpass me,” Yue Wuxia said. “That’s what I want.”

"What about the others?" Mingyan asked. "Master can't possibly only want this one thing, can he?"

Yue Wuxia's gaze was calm as she shook her head. "I don't want anything."

"No way, Master can't be without desires, can he?" Mingyan moved closer. "What does Master want to do? What does he want to obtain? Think about it carefully."

Yue Wuxia frowned slightly, a hint of helplessness appearing on her pretty face. She knew Mingyan's personality quite well, knowing that he was rather stubborn. If she didn't bring up something, Mingyan would probably pester her for a long time.

"The highest peak in Yao Guang is called Li Jing Peak. Legend has it that you can reach out and touch the stars from the summit. It is located in the Southern Continent. It is said that there is a special crystal on the summit, which is formed from stars outside Yao Guang. Although its strength is not very high, it is extremely rare and is known as the most beautiful stone in the world. However, Li Jing Mountain is a sacred place of the demon race. If you cannot gain the approval of the demon race, unless you are strong enough to force your way in, you will not be able to obtain this crystal."

"I want you to obtain this crystal yourself and hand it over to me. No one else can get it for you."

Yue Wuxia didn't really want this kind of thing, but obtaining such a crystal was extremely difficult, and gaining the approval of the demon race was even more difficult. Most of the demons were proud and arrogant and would not easily approve of others.

If it were through normal channels, he would not only need to become friends with the demon race, but also need the demon race to owe him a favor before the demon race would possibly accept him.

Only then can he gain the ability to enter Lijing Peak.

Alternatively, he could only force his way in, but to force his way into Lijing Peak, Mingyan would need to possess at least the strength of a Saint.

Moreover, even if Mingyan gains the approval of the demon race through the first method, he would still need extremely strong power to gain the recognition of the entire demon race.

By then, Mingyan had already closed in on her, and could have delayed her for who knows how many years.

Whether Mingyan will still remember this at that time is unknown.

This is not an impossible task, but once Mingyan is able to do it, will he still remember what the two of them said?

"Disciple understands." Mingyan kept it in mind, his gaze firm.

Yue Wuxia saw Ming Yan's gaze and felt a mix of emotions.

She didn't actually like that stuff; in fact, she'd only ever heard of those crystals...

It was just something to give to Mingyan so that he wouldn't be so stubborn in clinging to him.

But Mingyan's determined gaze clearly told her that he was serious and that he would definitely do it.

Yue Wuxia sighed softly to herself, reaching out to gently stroke Ming Yan's cheek. "Do you think you can do it?"

"It's definitely possible." Mingyan nodded. His master didn't want much, and even if it was difficult, he was determined to get what his master was talking about.

Yue Wuxia lowered her hand, her eyelids drooping. "Go back."

"Hmm... This disciple takes his leave." Ming Yan stood up, bowed to Yue Wuxia, and left.

If... he really put that kind of thing in front of him...

Yue Wuxia closed her eyes.

Chapter Nineteen Mysterious Woman

As Mingyan left Yue Wuxia's residence, he saw his senior sister Yue Qingying standing not far ahead. Mingyan walked over and said, "Senior sister."

"Junior brother," Yue Qingying smiled sweetly, "where have you been all this time?"

“Didn’t you go to the Huang family with Aunt Huang before? And then you went to the Yaochi Holy Land. Because of the teleportation portal, it took a long time to get there and back,” Mingyan said. “I’m sorry to have worried you, Senior Sister.”

Upon hearing that Mingyan had gone to Yaochi, she nodded gently and asked with a smile, "How is your relationship with Ning Feixuan?"

Mingyan shook his head. "There's not much progress... It feels like none of the things I practiced with my senior sister have been of any use."

Yue Qingying grasped Mingyan's hand, her breath sweet as orchids, and said gently, "There will always be a chance to use it."

She paused for a moment, then asked, "Why did Gu Hanshuang come back with you?"

Mingyan briefly recounted what had happened to him. Upon hearing that Gu Hanshuang had come to pay homage to her master and to observe and understand Mingyan, and that there was a possibility of them becoming Daoist partners, Yue Qingying raised an eyebrow, somewhat confused about her master's thoughts.

Yue Qingying nodded. "I'm going to see Master. You should rest for a while."

After the two parted, Yue Qingying came to the outside of Yue Wuxia's residence. "Master, I have some things I want to ask you."

"Come in," Yue Wuxia's voice rang out, and Yue Qingying pushed open the door and went in.

Yue Wuxia sat cross-legged on the futon, raised her eyelids, and looked at Yue Qingying, "What is it?"

Yue Qingying closed the door. There was an array engraved on the door, so people inside couldn't hear each other unless they intentionally wanted to transmit their voices outside.

"Didn't Master agree to Fei Yan and Junior Brother's union? Why is she letting Gu Hanshuang and Junior Brother get close?" Yue Qingying couldn't understand Yue Wuxia's thoughts. So, did she favor Gu Hanshuang more or Huang Fei Yan more?

If Yue Qingying had to choose between the two, then Huang Feiyan would naturally be better.

Of course, she had no choice.

“Gu Hanshuang is very special. It would be a good thing if she could stay by your junior brother’s side. Mingyan hasn’t given up on Ning Feixuan yet, but it’s hard to say who he will choose after he realizes what’s going on. Whether it’s Huang Feiyan or Gu Hanshuang, they are both good choices. It depends on what he chooses.” Yue Wuxia said calmly.

Yue Qingying lowered her head, "I understand... In that case, is the Jade Peony also within Master's consideration?"

"Who will become your junior brother's Daoist partner is entirely up to your junior brother's own choice. I let Gu Hanshuang stay here just to give the two of them a chance to get to know each other. If your junior brother has no feelings for Gu Hanshuang, then the two of them will naturally not get involved. If your junior brother is interested, he might give up on Ning Feixuan in advance?" Yue Wuxia closed her eyes and parted her cherry lips slightly.

"You're not in a hurry. Originally, I thought you were the most suitable person for your junior brother, but since neither of you are interested, what are your plans for the future?"

A teacher for a day is a mother for life. Moreover, both Mingyan and Yue Qingying either have no parents or their parents have passed away. Therefore, Yue Wuxia, as their teacher, also needs to worry about these things for them.

Yue Qingying pursed her lips. Xiang was about to say something, but then she felt a lump in her throat and finally shook her head. "I haven't thought about these things yet."

Yue Wuxia nodded gently, "Whether you want to find a Daoist partner in the future, or live your life alone like me, it doesn't matter. If you have any ideas, just tell me."

"Thank you, Master. I'll take my leave now." Yue Qingying nodded gently, bowed, and said.

"Go down."

Yue Qingying left Yue Wuxia's residence and stood in front of the door, looking slightly melancholy.

She looked up at the sky, somewhat confused about her own thoughts.

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After returning, Mingyan began to devote himself to cultivation.

Although it's unclear what exactly happened to Empress Qingzi, and her sister has said there's no need to worry about it, the Dark Turmoil is already approaching, so improving one's cultivation is very important.

He is now at the Qi Sea Realm. Although he has completed the leap from Yinling to the Qi Sea Realm, it is entirely because he still has an older sister with a fully grown royal body. If it weren't for this earth-shattering opportunity, he would not have been able to do this at all.

After all, once you reach the Transcendent Realm, each realm requires a period of consolidation, so Mingyan's cultivation speed could not have been too fast to begin with.