I, who was turned into a woman by the Jade Maiden Master, want to rebel against the Heavenly Gang.

"Just call me Senior Sister," Yun Yishui said. "By seniority, I am indeed your Senior Sister. By the way, why didn't you bring out your things sooner?"

Qin Rufeng: "I can't remember right now."

Yun Yishui: "Oh dear, it's all my fault for scaring you. I was just being stubborn. I apologize to Junior Sister Feng."

Yun Yishui bowed and apologized. Qin Rufeng quickly helped her up, "Senior Sister Yun, please don't do this, how could I accept such an apology?"

"Don't mind me, you'll understand my predicament soon enough." Yun Yishui sighed. "First of all, these spirit stones aren't something the Holy Venerable used to blackmail me. I wouldn't dare to extort her, Holy Venerable, even if I had the greatest courage in the world."

Qin Rufeng thought to himself, "Judging from your behavior just now... it's hard to say what might happen to you."

"These spirit stones should have been given to me in the first place," Yun Yishui said with a wronged expression. "Liu Bailian doesn't want to get involved in sect affairs, but it's not right for the Jade Maiden Sect to be missing one of its five halls."

"The sect leader is biased... no, the sect leader indulges... no, the sect leader knows that it is extremely difficult for the Holy Venerable to guard the Northern Array. Therefore, he never holds Liu Bailian accountable when something happens, but only blames me."

"It's one thing if Kan Shui Hall is empty. But without spirit stones, we can't even repair the houses. I'm not like those senior sisters in Hou Tu Hall who can live in cave dwellings."

Qin Rufeng felt that this Master Yun didn't seem to be faking it. Liu Bailian even had mushrooms growing in her own yard, which had been neglected for so long; how could she possibly care about her subordinates?

Yun Yishui smiled and moved closer to Rufeng, saying, "It seems the Holy Venerable is quite fond of Junior Sister. That's good, that's good. Junior Sister, with our sworn sisterhood and the arrival of such a momentous occasion, there is hope for Kan Shui Hall."

Qin Rufeng: Qi Bawu Temple m Li Qiqi "Huh?"

"Let's not talk about that now," Yun Yishui said. "Little sister, let's get going. I'll tell you about the secret realm slowly, but you have to remember one thing... this operation must be carried out discreetly."

"Let's hurry up. Once we get to Mangshan, let's not go to the meeting point yet. Let me change your clothes first."

Qin Rufeng didn't understand her meaning, but since her master had given her instructions, she would listen to her.

So Rufeng said, "It's all up to Senior Sister's arrangement."

Yun Yishui quickly smiled and said, "Call me 'elder sister,' not 'senior sister.' It sounds too formal."

Ru Feng thought to herself, "Are we even acquainted? You've changed how you address me twice in such a short time."

After arriving in the lower realm, Yun Yishui gave Rufeng a set of equipment.

This outfit is truly indescribable. The conical hat, veil, and cloak are relatively easy to understand. However, the parts worn on the body are really hard to describe.

The entire outfit is light purple, and it consists of five "parts"...

A pair of sleeves tied around the arms. A long skirt with a slit up to the waist, revealing the entire hip when viewed from the side.

All of that is understandable, but the other two pieces of clothing that look like bellybands are inexplicable.

They were shaped like bibs but were too small, and there were two of them. They were tied with ribbons and had two high-grade spirit stones hanging from the bottom.

After Yun Yishui's description, Qin Rufeng finally understood how to wear it.

This thing... if your breasts are too small, you really can't wear it. Those two pieces are just like a veil, covering up a pair of rabbits.

When Qin Rufeng put on this outfit, it was as if she was radiating spring sunshine from all sides.

Fortunately, she was already adept at manipulating spiritual energy. Spirit stones hung from the two rabbit-patterned bodices and the hem of her skirt. Qin Rufeng could control these spirit stones to prevent her skirt and bodice from flying off. As long as she concentrated, she was perfectly safe.

And the cloak can also provide some cover. With a straw hat and veil, at least no one will recognize me.

So here's the question: what's the meaning behind this outfit that's both seductive and suggestive?

Chapter 29 Still Stealing

Yun Yishui said, "This is a magic weapon called [Flowing Light and Instant Water], which allows one to escape through water. The more humid the environment, the less spiritual energy it consumes."

"This magic weapon can transform your body into water or mist, so it makes sense that so few ingredients are used."

"I feel ashamed... no, I'm reluctantly giving it to my sister as a congratulatory gift to the Holy One for accepting such a talented disciple."

"I see that my sister can already skillfully manipulate spiritual energy. She truly deserves to be a disciple of the Holy Venerable. This is excellent."

"Simply channel your spiritual energy into all the spirit stones at the same time, and then focus your mind in the direction you want to move. Remember, the spiritual energy must be channeled synchronously; the more spiritual energy you channel, the farther you will move. You can try it first."

Qin Rufeng was already adept at manipulating spiritual energy, and there were a total of eight spirit stones hanging on this dress. There were two spirit stones on each of the two bodice panels, and four spirit stones in total on the front and back skirt hems.

The wind evenly channeled spiritual energy into the eight spirit stones, and I felt my own spiritual energy being instantly absorbed into them...

It wasn't just spiritual energy; those eight spirit stones were like an endless deep sea, and it felt as if my whole being had turned into water and poured into the spirit stones.

However, Ru Feng was still very clear-headed, her eyes fixed on a tree in front of her.

In an instant, her body transformed into flowing water! The water then accumulated into a pool, and the pool itself turned into mist.

The mist dissipated into nothingness, instantly gathering under the tree in front. It formed a pool, then coalesced into a human shape, and then transformed back into Qin Rufeng.

Ru Feng himself found it incredibly unbelievable. This magical artifact was a bit awkward, but its effect was truly amazing.

She quickly thanked him. Yun Yishui smiled and said, "Sister, there's no need to be so polite. I didn't ask you to wear this so you could use water escape techniques more often during this mission. After all, for someone of your cultivation level, this magic weapon consumes too much spiritual energy."

"Then what is this..." Qin was somewhat puzzled.

Yun Yishui said in a serious tone, "The main purpose of this dress is still to seduce you."

Qin Rufeng: "Huh?"

Yun Yishui laughed and said, "Don't panic, little sister. The target is a woman. And a stunningly beautiful young lady of high status."

Qin Rufeng: "That won't work either, will it?"

Yun Yishui: "This is an important part of my plan. I know that Liu Bailian's apprentice must be extremely beautiful, so I had already planned this before I even met you."

Qin Rufeng said urgently, "That's not the point, is it? Why would I have to seduce some young lady to complete your plan? My master told me that my senior sister is only responsible for sending me to Mangshan."

"It hasn't been delivered yet," Yun Yishui said calmly. "The natural entrance to the secret realm is very unstable. Therefore, it requires the joint efforts of several major sects to artificially open an entrance."

"Once we reach the entrance, we need to register our names. No one else is allowed to enter the secret realm without permission."

"And my dear sister... do you really think your master only sent me to escort you here?"

Yun Yishui revealed a meaningful smile, "Why do you think she didn't want you to participate this time? This secret realm is a killing field."

Qin Rufeng: "What do you mean?"

Yun Yishui's expression turned serious. "The reason why the major sects in the Southern Ring can maintain a superficial peace is not because of any camaraderie, but because of the balance of power."

"These people in the sect are just like that, but the younger generation in the sect can change the future."

"The major sects go to great lengths to compete for the most outstanding talents."

"The winner of the competition in the secret realm represents the future hope of that sect. Even without fighting, being able to easily obtain the most and rarest natural treasures is a skill in itself."

"If the sect's future is promising, then its bargaining power in the distribution of benefits will also increase."

“And your threat doesn’t just come from outside,” Yun Yishui frowned slightly and said in a low voice, “There’s also the threat from within the sect.”

"There's still an internal threat?" This really surprised Qin Rufeng.

Yun Yishui sneered, "Don't you even realize how long you've been a disciple? Why do you insist on taking this major exam?"

"Let me tell you directly... the reason your name is on the Qingyun Pavilion's roster is because Liu Bailian has offended too many people."

"Others dare not provoke her, so they desperately seek revenge against her disciples."

"It's not outwardly true that fellow disciples can't kill each other, but it's not impossible for them to use someone else to kill you or even take your life directly during a competition in a secret realm. Anyway, there's no way to prove it when you're dead, so even the sect leader can't convict you."

"Even Liu Bailian herself doesn't realize this. Otherwise, she wouldn't let you off even if she took it to the sect leader. But that would just be asking for trouble."

Yun Yishui said with a solemn expression, "I can't go into the secret realm with you, but I will help you as much as possible before we go in. However, you must listen to everything I say. I believe your master also instructed you to do so."

Qin Rufeng had already understood the danger involved, and nodded seriously, "I'll do whatever Senior Sister says."

"Call me sister..." Yun Yishui softened her tone slightly, "As I just said, what we need to do is keep a low profile."

Qin Rufeng: "But I can't really keep a low profile looking like this."

Yun Yishui: "Don't think you're so great just because you have big breasts."

Qin Rufeng: "What do you mean?!"

Yun Yishui ignored Qin Rufeng's complaints and continued, "To be specific, you have to wait until everyone else has entered the secret realm before you go in."

"That way, no one will know you went in. You'll be in the shadows."

"Then you find me a good place to hide until the tracking in the secret realm is over and you come out unharmed."

"Don't covet the resources inside. You need to understand that you were implicated because your master offended people. Most of the others are carefully selected talents or desperate criminals."

Qin Rufeng was becoming increasingly uncertain...

Yun Yishui continued calmly, "There are rules for entering the secret realm; if you're late, you won't be allowed in. It's not easy for us to time it precisely, so we need to think of a way."

Qin Rufeng quickly asked, "What method is it?"

Yun Yishui: "Didn't I just say it? It's seduction."

"I disagree," Qin Rufeng said firmly. "Even if she's a young lady from a wealthy family, it's not acceptable."

Yun Yishui laughed and said, "Haha, I was just joking. Silly sister, you actually took it seriously? I just wanted you to find a way to stall for time."

Qin Rufeng was skeptical...

Yun Yishui continued, "We just need to hold off two forces. These two are quite influential, and if their people don't arrive, the Secret Realm Sect will definitely wait."

"One of these two families is Jin Feng, one of the best among the new generation of disciples in Huanglong Valley. I'll deal with him. I'll set up a maze before he enters the Mangshan territory to delay him."

"As for the other one... she is the eldest daughter of the Taihua Sword Sect, a prodigy with a top-grade golden spiritual root—Yan Qingping."

"In terms of cultivation, this young lady is only at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, which is nothing to me. However, she is of noble status and I cannot offend her directly, so I used a softer approach."

"It is said that this Miss Yan is a good lady... cough... it is said that she is dignified, virtuous, polite, and good at making friends. You just need to give her a casual greeting and stall until I deal with the people from Huanglong Valley."

"As long as people from Huanglong Valley and Taihua Sword Sect don't arrive, the registration for the secret realm tracking won't end. However, people from other sects want to get a head start, and they definitely won't wait until the opening time."

"The other sects go in first. You should get in before the two that are late. If everything goes smoothly, no one except Yan Qingping will know you exist."

Chapter 30 Sister Helps You

Qin Rufeng asked, puzzled, "Is it really that bad?"

"Of course it is." Yun Yishui said with a serious expression. "Hiding yourself to the greatest extent possible is absolutely the right thing to do."

"I can't go into the secret realm to protect you. So even if I'm begging you, please don't show yourself, and please don't let anything go wrong."

Yun Yishui's tone was almost pleading. Qin Rufeng was also moved and quickly nodded, "Don't worry, Senior Sister, I will definitely listen to you."

"That's good, that's good." Yun Yishui breathed a sigh of relief. "If you had died in there, I wouldn't have been able to get even half a spirit stone from Liu Bailian in the future."

The little bit of emotion Qin Rufeng had just accumulated vanished instantly...

Although she still felt that Yun Yishui's plan was too underhanded, since her master told her to listen to her, she would listen to her.

Yun Yishui then cast a spell. She raised her palms upwards, creating a mist of water. The distant mountains, rivers, and forests were then projected onto this fine mist.

Qin Rufeng couldn't help but ask, "What kind of magic is this? It allows me to see into the distance?"

Yun Yishui: "This is the Shadow Mist Technique."

Qin Rufeng: "Mist Shadow?"

Yun Yishui: "Does my sister know that light and shadow can be refracted? This is how water mist refracts light and shadow from afar."

Qin Rufeng thought for a moment and said, "Like a mirage?"

"Yes, my sister is indeed very clever." Yun Yi nodded. "That's roughly the idea."

Qin Rufeng wanted to learn it. She figured it must be a water-elemental spell, and Liu Bailian would definitely know it too. However, this spell would definitely be very useful in the secret realm, so she had to learn it immediately.

"My sister wants to learn?" Yun Yishui seemed to read Qin Rufeng's mind.

Qin Rufeng nodded quickly, "Senior sister, are you willing to teach me?"

A confident smile appeared on Yun Yishui's face. "Then you should call me something nice."

"Sister..." She was already his senior sister, so Qin Rufeng felt it was a good deal to learn a technique from her.

"Good! Good sister." Yun Yishui smiled, "I prepared it for you a long time ago." As she spoke, she took out a martial arts manual.

Qin Rufeng was slightly surprised. "You mean it was prepared a long time ago?"

“Of course.” Yun Yishui stuffed the manual into Ru Feng’s hand. “I can’t possibly carry all the spells I know with me, so I have to prepare in advance.”

Qin Rufeng: "You were planning to teach me all along?"

"After all, he is Liu Bailian's good disciple," Yun Yishui said. "This cultivation technique and that magical robe are both gifts for our first meeting."

Qin Rufeng: "Thank you... Sister."

"Are you wondering why I didn't give it to you all at once?" Yun Yishui smiled smugly. "Your mouth is so expensive. If I gave it to you all at once, would you still call me 'sister'?"

"Of course, sister, you're too kind." Qin Rufeng certainly didn't care about such a small matter. Just like when she first came to this world, she had no interest in anything else when she saw a new cultivation technique. "What grade is this technique? Can I learn it immediately?"