A great adventure in the world of immortal cultivation

Ya Xiaonan: (wiping away tears)...It’s meaningless, I don’t want to do it anymore.

Sima Wu: Don't want to do this anymore? Don't you want to lift the blood slave curse?

Ya Xiaonan: I do, but I just don’t want to do it anymore!

KP: Ya Xiaonan's sudden increase in voice startled Sima Wu. As far as he could remember, the humble Ya Xiaonan had never dared to speak to him like this.

Sima Wu: Humph... You're not really moved by that inexplicable love, are you? Tsk, tsk, tsk, Ya Xiaonan, your unscrupulous climb to the top is clearly your only strength, and now you're planning to abandon even that one strength? What a useless piece of shit.

KP: Facing Sima Wu's ridicule, Ya Xiaonan took a deep breath.

Ya Xiaonan: You're right, I'm someone who will do anything to get ahead. But despite that, I'm still human! I'll repay those who treat me badly, tenfold or a hundredfold! But for those who are kind to me, I don't want to and won't attack them! Like this big idiot... and Sister Ning'er!

KP: As she spoke, Ya Xiaonan turned around and looked directly into Sima Wu's gloomy eyes. The resolute look on her face showed that she had given up.

Ya Xiaonan: So that's it, Sima Wu! From today on, I won't obey any of your orders! Even if my cultivation level remains at the third level of Qi Refining for the rest of my life, I want to be a free man and let you and your blood slave curse go to hell!

Han Buli: Wow, Xiaonan is so cute!

Xiao Huohuo: Sparrow cricket.

Romeo: I want to give Brother Sima the middle finger from behind Sister Xiaonan.

KP: After listening to Ya Xiaonan's declaration of independence, Sima Wu was stunned for a few seconds, then laughed out of anger.

Sima Wu: Good! Good! Good!

KP: Sima Wu clapped his hands repeatedly. With each clap, the strength in his hands increased. When the applause ended, a green whirlwind emerged from his body, blowing away the surrounding fallen leaves.

Sima Wu: I never thought you could say such a thing, Ya Xiaonan. Okay, very good! I have to admit, I underestimated you a little!

KP: After saying that, Sima Wu jumped down from the stone slab where he was watching the show, and walked towards Ya Xiaonan and Romeo not far away seemingly casually. Fallen leaves automatically rose, spun, and disappeared in front of him. The gradually rising spiritual pressure made the two people not far away feel like they were facing a formidable enemy.

Sima Wu: What a boring outcome! I was hoping for a good show, but you guys ruined my spirits. How are you going to compensate me? Well, let me think... how about using both of your lives as compensation?

KP: Seeing Sima Wu about to take action, Ya Xiaonan's face suddenly changed. As a blood slave, she knew very well that her master's terrifying strength was far beyond the difference of one or two levels on the surface.

Ya Xiaonan: (gritting teeth) You big idiot... run back to the sect to find the elders, I'll hold him off for a while!

Romeo: No, ladies first. Sister Xiaonan, you go first. I bet Sima Wu can’t kill me!

Ya Xiaonan: You idiot!

Han Buli: Lao Luo, are you sure? I won't do anything.

Romeo: Damn it, it’s already this late, why don’t you just cast a fire curse and burn Sima brother’s py!

Han Buli: ...

Sima Wu: Haha, stop arguing, none of you can leave.

KP: Sima Wu sneered, and a green blade of energy gathered in his hand, with a terrifying momentum. Just as Han Buli, hiding in the shadows, hesitated whether to attack, a cold voice suddenly rang out from the other side of the forest.

???: Who said they can’t leave?

KP: Along with the human voice, a slender white figure also leaped into the woods. Ice-blue spiritual energy flew around her body, and the suddenly rising spiritual pressure was comparable to Sima Wu's!

Ya Xiaonan: Sister Ning'er?!

Romeo: Oh yeah, it’s the legendary friend, we are saved!

Sima Wu: Han Ning'er? Why are you here? Could it be... not right?

KP: Seeing the newcomer, Sima Wu's pupils shrank slightly, and a brief look of surprise and suspicion flashed across his eyes. However, after turning around and glancing at Ya Xiaonan and Romeo, who also looked surprised, the suspicion in Sima Wu's eyes disappeared a lot.

Ya Xiaonan: Sister Ning'er, why are you here? ...Have you seen the letter?

KP: Han Ning'er said calmly after taking a look at Ya Xiaonan, who was excited but a little uneasy.

Han Ning'er: I haven't seen any letter, but Xiaonan, we have known each other for so long. If you have something on your mind, how could you hide it from me?

Xiao Huohuo: No? It's only been 19 days, how come you two are so close, like real sisters?

Joan of Arc: We girls are like this.

KP: Looking at Han Ning'er's clear eyes, Ya Xiaonan lowered her head in shame.

Ya Xiaonan: I’m sorry, Sister Ning’er, I didn’t mean to hide this from you… I just didn’t want you to see my despicable side…

Han Ning'er: It's not shameful to have a despicable experience; it's shameful to be willing to be despicable. Xiaonan, you did a great job tonight.

KP: After comforting Ya Xiaonan a little, Han Ning'er turned to look at Sima Wu who had a bad look on his face.

Han Ning'er: This farce should end, Sima Wu.

Sima Wu: ...Humph. It seems the Han family is determined to go against our Sima family? Just for such a lowly servant?

Han Ning'er: Xiaonan is not a lowly servant, and neither you nor I can represent the Han family and the Sima family.

Sima Wu: What about you, Han Ning'er, do you want to fight with me?

Han Ning'er: It depends on your thinking.

KP: Looking at Han Ning'er who was calm and composed in front of him, Sima Wu narrowed his eyes in displeasure. Although he was not afraid of Han Ning'er, if the two of them really fought, the noise would likely cause unnecessary trouble.

KP: Finally, Sima Wu snorted coldly and withdrew his spiritual pressure.

Sima Wu: ...Humph. What a boring night!

054 Bet (Day 19)

KP: Seeing Sima Wu withdrew his spiritual pressure and Han Ning'er also restrained her spiritual energy, the solemn forest returned to its original tranquility and harmony. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the crisis was finally over.

Sima Wu: Humph, Han Ning'er, you can protect her temporarily, but not forever. As long as the blood slave curse is not lifted, Ya Xiaonan will remain the property of the Sima family.

KP: After hearing what Sima Wu said, Han Ning'er's beautiful eyebrows slightly frowned. Obviously, the blood slave curse on Ya Xiaonan was also a "heartache" for her.

KP: Seeing that the atmosphere on the field was a little tense, Ya Xiaonan on the side gently pulled Han Ning'er's sleeve.

Ya Xiaonan: It’s okay, Sister Ning’er, I’ve figured it out. The third level of Qi Refining is fine. Compared to the past, I’m already very satisfied with my life now.

Han Ning'er: (shakes his head slightly) It's certainly wrong to climb up by any means necessary, but giving up just like that is just another wrong extreme. No matter what, I will lift the blood slave curse for you.

Sima Wu: Humph, just you?

KP: Facing Sima Wu's mocking sneer, Han Ning'er just glanced at him indifferently.

Han Ning'er: Sima Wu, do you dare to make a bet with me?

Sima Wu: A bet?

Han Ning'er: That's right. If I win, you will lift Xiaonan's blood slave curse.

KP: Upon hearing this, Sima Wu raised his eyebrows, but did not seem too surprised.

Sima Wu: What if you lose?

Han Ning'er: I will lend you the Han family's [Daoxuan Sutra] for seven days to study and comprehend.

KP: When Han Ning'er said the three words [Daoxuan Jing], Ya Xiaonan and Romeo, who were listening, did not react at all, but Sima Wu showed a look of surprise, and then sneered.

Sima Wu: Just for such a lowly servant? ...Haha, you really spent a lot of money.

Han Ning'er: I said, Xiaonan is not a slut.

Sima Wu: Hmm, that sounds good. What is the content of the bet?

Han Ning'er: Let's bet on the result of this outer sect competition.

Sima Wu: Oh? You want to challenge me to a duel?

Han Ning'er: No, since it is Xiaonan's own rights, then naturally Xiaonan has to fight for it himself.

Ya Xiaonan: ...Sister Ning'er?

KP: After hearing Han Ning'er's words, Ya Xiaonan and Sima Wu were both a little surprised. The former was surprised that Han Ning'er was willing to bet so much on her, and while she was touched, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous. The latter was thoughtful.

Sima Wu: Do you want to bet that she can enter the inner gate?

KP: Han Ning'er shook her head.

Han Ning'er: Xiaonan's cultivation has been restricted to the third level of Qi Refining by the Blood Slave Curse, so his chances of entering the Inner Sect this time are slim. To be fair, you can designate a disciple from the Outer Sect who is also at the third level of Qi Refining. Have them compete against Xiaonan in the Outer Sect Competition. The final outcome will be determined by our bet.

Xiao Huohuo: Le, electronic cricket fighting, right?

Sima Wu: ...

KP: After hearing Han Ning'er's words, Sima Wu touched his chin and fell into deep thought, as if he was thinking about the feasibility of the bet proposed by Han Ning'er and whether there were any hidden textual traps in it.

KP: In the silence, Ya Xiaonan seemed a little uneasy.

Ya Xiaonan: Sister Ning'er, the stakes are too high. You don't need to take this risk for me...

Han Ning'er: I have made up my mind. Xiaonan, you don't have to worry about it. This is your chance to regain your freedom, so just seize it.

Ya Xiaonan: But...what if I lose?

Han Ning'er: I misjudged you and paid the price for it. But I believe you, Xiaonan, won't let me down, right?

Ya Xiaonan: Well...I will try my best!

KP: Ya Xiaonan clenched her fists silently. She was not a hesitant person. Since Han Ning'er had created an opportunity for her, after some simple polite words and gratitude, all she had left was to give it her all.

KP: By the way, Han Buli, you are so lucky.

Han Buli: No, I'm just a bystander.

KP: (Hands on hips) Just pass if I tell you to.

Han Buli: Lucky, 55/70, successful.

KP: Well, after thinking for a while, Sima Wu, who did not find anything unusual in the bet, nodded slightly and chose to agree.

Sima Wu: Humph...it's a deal then. I happen to have a suitable candidate.

Han Buli: emmmmm

Xiao Huohuo: It’s so tense. I seem to already know what’s going to happen.

Joan of Arc: Brother Sima is such a poor man.

Sima Wu: Okay, take the oath.

KP: Sima Wu raised his hand and sent out a green spiritual energy, outlining a mysterious rune in the air. Seeing this, Han Ning'er also sent out a blue spiritual energy to merge into the symbol. After receiving the spiritual energy from both sides, the complete rune flashed a few times and then slowly disappeared into the air.

KP: Both parties have family backgrounds, and their basic credibility is guaranteed. In addition, the stakes of this bet are not that high, so Sima Wu and Han Ning'er only constructed a spiritual oath contract commonly used in the world of immortal cultivation, and did not use a blood oath.

Sima Wu: Humph, I hope you can still laugh on the day of the competition.

Xiao Huohuo: (suppressing laughter)

KP: The bet was established, and Sima Wu no longer had the interest to continue entangled with Han Ning'er. After a cold snort, he turned around and disappeared into the forest.

KP: As Sima Wu's breath faded away, the vigilance in Han Ning'er's eyes gradually dissipated. She turned her head and glanced at Ya Xiaonan lightly, then nodded her delicate chin.

Han Ning'er: Xiaonan, let's go.

Ya Xiaonan: ...Oh, okay.

Romeo: Wait, are you just leaving like that?

KP: Otherwise, do you expect them to be interested in a perverted naked man?

Romeo: You can't treat me like this! I'm going to report this to the central government. I've shed blood and sweat for Xiaonan. You can't abandon a hero like me and leave me like this!

KP: So, after hearing Romeo's crying, Ya Xiaonan stopped hesitantly.

Ya Xiaonan: Sister Ning'er, do you have any medicine with you?

Han Ning'er: It's just a minor skin injury. He won't die no matter what.

Ya Xiaonan: But... thanks to this fool, this Romeo, I was able to wake up in time tonight and not take that wrong step. It is only logical and reasonable that I should thank him.

KP: Seeing Ya Xiaonan was so persistent, Han Ning'er didn't say much and casually threw out two hemostatic ointments.

Romeo: Xiaonan is the best. She can apply the medicine for me herself.

KP: Don't hesitate. If it weren't for the guilt I feel for the sword wound on your body, and the lingering influence of my previous charm, Ya Xiaonan wouldn't even want to get close to a pervert like you. Giving you the blood ointment right now is already the greatest patience I can show.

Romeo: A generous gift! So, did Xiaonan bring the medicine?

KP: I got it.

Romeo: Okay, now! Auntie! I'm going to launch a hug attack!

KP: ?