Can't a girl be a traitor like Cao Cao?

He continued, "Consider it a gift from me, to thank the Heavenly Sword Sect for their warm hospitality."

"what?"

Liuli seemed somewhat surprised and subconsciously said, "Thank you... thank you, kind sister..."

"You're welcome."

As Chi Junlin spoke, he patted Liuli's head.

He emphasized it again, "Two qian at a time, remember, no more."

"Ok!"

Liuli nodded and noted it down.

Chi Junlin then chuckled and pinched Liuli's soft cheek before turning his back and leaving with the same nonchalant air he had when he arrived.

Liuli turned around, holding the paper packet in her hand, and looked at the medicine soup, appearing somewhat excited.

She couldn't help but exclaim, "Sister, you're such a kind person!"

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Inner courtyard, the room with the youthful face.

It was already late, and Tong Yan sat alone by the window, her expression slightly melancholy.

Her aloof demeanor was like that of a banished immortal descending to earth; her skin was as smooth as jade, and her beauty was as radiant as the moon.

She sighed softly, her eyes filled with worry.

On the table was the sword case sent by Chi Junlin.

The sword case remained unopened, yet many memories flooded her mind.

In her hand, she held a jade flute.

These are her late husband's belongings, and also his last keepsake.

However, while holding her deceased husband's belongings, Tong Yan was thinking about something else entirely.

Chi Junlinjia... that arrogant and powerful general of the current dynasty...

She still has ideas about herself, and she hasn't given up yet.

These past few days, Tong Yan has been procrastinating, hoping that Chi Junlin will become disgusted with his cold attitude and eventually give up.

But Tong Yan noticed that the way she looked at her was becoming increasingly intense and aggressive.

Clearly, Chi Junlin is unwilling to let the matter end peacefully.

Despite her youthful appearance, she couldn't refuse outright.

Or rather, they dared not refuse.

Because if the Crimson Emperor is angered, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Although I am highly skilled in martial arts, it is impossible for me to protect everyone in the sect.

If Chi Junlin were to send troops to attack the mountain gate, then only annihilation would await them.

Is it really the only option for us to submit to the Red King?

Tong Yan hesitated.

She sighed, her beautiful eyes showing even more sorrow.

Her slender, pale fingers gently caressed the jade flute in her hand.

She couldn't help but mutter to herself, "Husband... what should I do?"

Just then, footsteps suddenly came from in front of the house.

Tong Yan looked up and saw Liu Li carefully carrying a food basket as she walked over from the kitchen.

With a sweet smile on her face, she called out upon seeing the child's face, "Mother!"

When Tong Yan saw Liu Li, a gentle smile appeared on his face as well.

Then he asked, "Is the herbal medicine ready?"

"Yes! It's cooked!"

As Liuli spoke, she placed the food basket on the table, then took out a bowl of medicine from it and placed it on the dining table in front of Tongyan.

Her cheeks were slightly flushed, and her expression seemed somewhat excited, as if she had encountered something good.

Seeing this, Tong Yan gently patted her head and asked, "What's wrong? Why are you so happy?"

Liuli nodded and said, "The noble lady talked to me a lot and even gave me some things."

Upon hearing this, Tong Yan's smile froze, clearly realizing who the "benefactor" Liu Li was referring to was.

She suddenly felt a little worried.

Chi Junlin... Is this a threat?

If they don't comply, they'll harm their own daughter...

This is forcing myself to give in...

However, Liuli did not notice the change in Tongyan's expression at this moment. Instead, she looked at the medicine and urged, "Mother, drink it quickly. It took me a long time to make it."

Tong Yan then revealed a helpless smile, and in front of Liu Li, slowly drank the medicine in front of him in small sips.

Liuli was very happy. She thought to herself, "Mother definitely doesn't know the recipe has been changed. I'll give her a surprise later!"

After drinking the medicine, Tong Yan wiped her full, red lips with a handkerchief, then smiled at Liu Li and said, "Is it all right now?"

Liuli nodded, put away the empty bowl, and politely said to Tongyan, "Then I won't disturb Mother's practice."

Tong Yan patted Liu Li's head.

Then he watched as Liuli carried the food basket, closed the door, and turned to leave.

Chapter 67 Even a youthful face cannot sleep

After Liuli left, Tongyan sat back on the bed and began to circulate her internal energy to digest the medicine and cultivate her inner strength.

The Sword Harmony Sect originated from the Taoist sect and has a long history. It is particularly skilled in internal martial arts.

Within the sect, there are several internal cultivation techniques to choose from. In addition to the Heavenly Child Divine Skill taught to Ding Xia, there are also the sect's own internal cultivation techniques such as Sword Heart Clarity Technique and Sword Finger Divine Skill that can be practiced.

These inner cultivation techniques are all closely guarded secrets. As the sect leader, Tong Yan has been immersed in martial arts for many years and has cultivated the sect's inner cultivation to a state of perfection.

Although she still needs to supplement her cultivation with alchemy, compared to ordinary disciples who have just begun to cultivate their inner strength, she no longer needs the aid of potent medicinal soups.

A simple pill with ordinary medicinal properties is sufficient.

Of course, even if she wanted to, the sect wouldn't have that much money for her to squander on pill formulas.

At this moment, Tong Yan sat on the bed with his five palms facing the sky, which was indeed the martial arts style of the Taoist cultivation method.

As the medicinal soup is digested, internal energy is generated in the dantian, which then travels through the limbs and bones to all the acupoints of the body.

Once the energy flows through each acupoint once and returns to the Ren and Du meridians, it completes one cycle of internal energy circulation.

After circulating the energy for three cycles, today's internal energy cultivation will be complete.

However, as he entered a meditative state, Tong Yan suddenly felt that there was something wrong with the flow of his internal energy today.

She couldn't explain why, but she always felt a bit hot in her body, her inner energy was restless, and her mind was in turmoil.

She opened her eyes and felt that she was drenched in sweat all over her body.

Although she couldn't see her own face, she knew that her cheeks were burning hot and her breathing was rapid.

This is completely different from my usual practice.

Tong Yan, with his rich experience, immediately realized that there was something wrong with the herbal medicine.

There must have been something added to the glass.

Recalling what Liuli had just said to her, she guessed that Liuli must have been deceived by Chi Junlin.

No one knows a daughter better than her mother. She knew that Liuli was simple-minded and too trusting of others.

Tong Yan felt she had to find Liu Li immediately to find out what she had added to the medicine.

Otherwise, it will be too late to regret it.

Just as Tong Yan was about to leave the room to find Liu Li.

Suddenly, they heard light footsteps approaching the courtyard.

Tong Yan tensed up, sensing something was wrong.

Sure enough, a soft knock was heard on the door.

Chi Junlin stood outside the door and said softly, "Sect Master, are you still awake? Would you like to have a late-night talk with Junlin by candlelight?"

Tong Yan gritted his teeth, knowing that he had fallen into Chi Junlin's trap.

Her forehead was covered in sweat, and she felt a surge of heat in her body that had nowhere to go.

Needless to say, Chi Junlin must have poisoned his own medicine!

They actually resorted to such despicable means to force me to submit.

Tong Yan realized that she had thought too kindly of Chi Junlin.

"General...no need for further words!"

Tong Yan placed her hand on her chest, trying to calm her breathing, and then replied angrily, "Yan is definitely not the kind of dissolute and unfaithful person the General thinks she is!"

"What are you saying, Sect Master? I have no ill intentions. I just thought the moonlight was beautiful tonight and wanted to chat with you under the moonlight."

As Chi Junlin spoke, without waiting for Tong Yan's reaction, he lightly tapped the door with his fingers and used his internal strength to pry open the bolt.

Then he pushed open the door and walked in leisurely.

Tong Yan looked on nervously as Chi Junlin walked in from outside the door.

Today, Chi Junlin was once again dressed in a loose white robe, walking under the moon, exuding a somewhat ethereal and otherworldly aura.

The girl with a youthful face wore a thin blue robe, and her beautiful figure was faintly visible in the moonlight.

She was panting, her cheeks flushed, and she looked at Chi Junlin with a tense expression.

They seemed afraid she might do something inappropriate.

Chi Junlin, however, was not in a hurry at all. Instead, he turned around and looked at the furnishings in the room.

Unexpectedly, Tong Yan, as the sect leader, had such a simple and elegant room.

Apart from the desk, there were almost nothing else.

Only a faint camellia fragrance lingered in the room, barely perceptible in the air.

Just like his youthful appearance, he is elegant and refined.

Chi Junlin walked under the moonlight to Tong Yan and couldn't help but praise, "The moonlight is so serene, and the night is so enchanting. The sect leader is also so beautiful, making me swoon."

As she spoke, she couldn't help but raise her hand and gently touch her youthful, fair cheek.

Startled, Tong Yan stumbled back several steps and bumped into the bookshelf.

Then, his voice trembling, he said, "Miss Junlin... please have some self-respect... if you continue like this, I will have no choice but to shout..."

"Then go ahead and call."

Chi Junlin was not afraid of Tong Yan's threat at all, and even stepped forward with a smile.

He continued, “Summon the disciples of the sect and let them all see that the sect leader of the Sword Harmony Sect is dressed in such disheveled clothes and with a flushed face, and is sharing a room with me in this state.”

What do you think they'll think?

Tong Yan's teeth were practically grinding to powder when he saw Chi Junlin take another step forward, getting even closer.

The two were so close that they could almost hear each other breathing.

Tong Yan subconsciously raised one hand, wanting to push Chi Junlin away.

But she grabbed Rouyi's hand in return.

"The sect leader's hands are so soft. If I didn't know, I would have thought they were the wrists of a young girl in her early twenties."

Tong Yan blushed with embarrassment and anger, turning her head away.