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

Especially considering that this wretched wretch Qin Rufeng has turned against the Heavenly Gang, and that he, as the master, has been bullied by his rebellious disciple, how could this doubled shame be accompanied by a sliver of immoral joy?

In his dazed, half-walking-corpse state, Qin Rufeng was constantly trying to absorb his master's soul. Liu Bailian did not resist for the sake of her fortune and karma. Fortunately, her cultivation was ultimately profound, and she managed to protect her soul.

As for Qin Rufeng...

Her mind and soul were adrift; she had lost all reason, leaving only instinct. This instinct was the yearning for life. In short, it was the yang energy and soul of a living person.

She could feel Liu Bailian's heartbeat and vibrant life force. But she just couldn't draw it in, so she could only press herself as close to her as possible.

It was like a shallow, weak green dragon that had entangled the noble and beautiful white deer fairy, wanting to devour her alive.

But this noble white deer fairy, despite her profound cultivation, did not flee. In the end, she too transformed into a white snake.

The two snakes were locked in a fierce struggle, their mouths agape and their scales rubbing together. They resembled vines entwined around a tree, flowers blooming side-by-side, and butterflies fluttering their wings in close proximity.

Qin Rufeng's thirst for the yang energy of living people was no different from that of a walking corpse. If it weren't for Liu Bai's profound cultivation of Taoism, anyone else would probably be in mortal danger.

Although he couldn't absorb the yang energy and soul, he still had the primordial yin energy... Qin Rufeng once again unleashed the Joyful Union Jade Cauldron Technique while out of control.

The primordial yin is like the water of life. Guided by the gentle flow of the spring, her soul gradually returned to its place.

The scene before her gradually became clear. But when she saw it clearly, she was surprised to find that her master was actually pinned down by her.

Qin Rufeng was still somewhat dazed. He had his memories, but he had to search for them himself. Reviewing his memories was like watching a movie... and he was actually sucking away people's souls like a zombie?

After roughly realizing that he had committed the act of betraying his master and ancestors, Qin Rufeng was so frightened that he immediately knelt down in front of his master.

She kept her head down, not daring to look up, and could only see her master's jade-like feet. The jade-like feet slowly rose, the insteps straightened, and stretched out in front of Qin Rufeng.

Before Qin Rufeng could move, the "jade ruyi" had already pressed itself against her lips...

Then, with a loud "smack!", Liu Bailian slapped Qin Rufeng hard across the cheek.

Qin Rufeng looked up in a daze, only to see his master's face flushed and full of anger, "You unfilial disciple! Your soul has returned?"

Qin Rufeng was unaware of Liu Bailian's Soul Separation and Return Technique, and asked in a daze, "Master... what happened to me?"

"You're doing very well." Liu Bailian seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. "Being able to speak means you've recovered."

"Your soul has returned to its place, your arm has been restored, and although the Jade Dew Worm and the Zhenjin Worm cannot be eradicated, they have been suppressed. Your life has been saved."

Qin Rufeng was overjoyed and quickly bowed in gratitude, saying, "Thank you so much, Master, for saving my life."

As she was bowing, her hands involuntarily rose up. Qin Rufeng turned her head and saw two icy chains appear in the void, binding her hands and pulling her up by her arms.

Looking again at Liu Bailian, a whip had appeared in her hand at some point...

Liu Bailian: "You traitor! Don't you remember what you did?"

Qin Rufeng: "Master, I..."

Liu Bailian: "Your soul returning to its place means you can fight now. Watch me beat you to a pulp!"

"Snapped!"

Qin Rufeng: "Are you really going to fight?"

"Snapped!"

Qin Rufeng knew he was in the wrong, so he accepted the punishment without a word of complaint.

Liu Bailian wasn't really hitting him; her true purpose was to properly pat him down after his soul returned to its original state to ensure its stability. The slapping and whipping served the same purpose.

After putting away the whip and chains, she sighed and said, "Don't think this ordeal is over. Your suffering is yet to come. I won't abandon you. Try to think more positively."

Qin Rufeng felt uneasy after hearing this, but she still nodded earnestly...

Chapter 60 Confinement

Liu Bailian continued, "Now that your life has been saved, it's time to talk about the punishment."

“It’s not that I want to punish you, it’s just that the sect rules are difficult to enforce. Your matter has already been reported to the sect leader. The sect leader has already shown mercy by not imposing any additional punishment. But there’s no way to avoid the punishments within the sect rules.”

Qin Rufeng's heart skipped a beat. "Won't they expel me from the sect?"

“That’s not the case,” Liu Bailian said. “The Jade Maiden Sect isn’t that pedantic.”

Qin Rufeng breathed a sigh of relief. "What kind of punishment is it?"

"Imprisonment," Liu Bailian said. "But you don't need to be afraid. As your master, I still have the right to punish you. So your place of imprisonment is in the Xuanwu Land."

"The sect leader has already treated you so well, so I absolutely cannot make any more exceptions. Please don't blame your master."

Qin Rufeng said, "It is all my fault. I have no way to repay Master's kindness."

"Then... how long will you be imprisoned?"

Liu Bailian frowned. "It might be for life."

Qin Rufeng: "Huh?"

Liu Bailian: "What? You're not going to accept the punishment?"

"I...I accept the punishment." Qin Rufeng quickly regained his composure. His master had said "it might be for life," so there should be room for negotiation.

Liu Bailian nodded slightly and said, "Come with me, I'll take you to the prison now."

Qin Rufeng then followed Liu Bailian, walking from the north corner of the top floor of Cuixing Pavilion onto the long suspension bridge. This north corner suspension bridge stretched deep into the clouds and mist, with no end in sight.

Qin Rufeng followed Liu Bailian into the thick fog. She couldn't help but recall her first visit to Cuixing Pavilion, which was also on the long bridge. At that time, Liu Bailian's graceful figure and a glance back instantly dispelled her hesitation and worries.

Compared to then, Master now seemed heavy-hearted. She knew he was worried about her, so she couldn't be as spineless as when she first arrived… she had to pull herself together.

Speaking of which, the first major event after joining the sect almost cost me my life. Although my master saved me, it was only a temporary reprieve.

The Gu worms are impossible to eradicate; my very body has become a Gu cauldron. Is it possible to suppress the Gu worms indefinitely? The tragic fate of the Hidden Moon Valley disciples is still vivid in my mind; will I become like them?

And what about the sect's punishment...? How long will I be imprisoned?

Qin Rufeng felt that his future was like this fog, unclear and uncertain. But fortunately, he had his master by his side, so he was no longer afraid.

The suspension bridge at North Point was very long. Liu Bailian remained silent the entire way, and Qin Rufeng didn't ask any questions. But their tacit understanding deepened, even their steps were synchronized. Like a pair of wild geese, soaring side by side in the clouds.

After an unknown amount of time, the two finally emerged from the fog. A tall tower suddenly appeared before them.

The long bridge we just crossed pierced through the thick fog, and now the towering pagoda before us soars into the clouds. It's less of a pagoda and more of a stone pillar.

Qin Rufeng and Liu Bailian rode on a lotus-shaped stone platform, ascending from below.

The tower was much taller than the suspension bridge... Qin Rufeng was increasingly confused, not knowing where he would be imprisoned.

Finally, after passing through the clouds, we arrived at our destination...

Above the towering tower high in the clouds, there stood a colossal tree reaching for the sky. Its leaves were crimson like the sunset glow, and countless golden bell-like flowers hung from its branches.

The tree has a dense canopy, with red leaves and golden flowers like a silken umbrella. A gentle breeze blows, and the falling leaves and blossoms seem like embers of celestial fire drifting down into the sea of ​​clouds.

Qin Rufeng was so engrossed in looking up at the giant tree that he didn't realize he had arrived at his destination until the stone platform came to a stop.

At the top of the pillar-like tower was a wide, circular platform. The giant tree grew on this platform. The entire platform, including the roots of the giant tree, was covered by a huge golden bird.

Qin Rufeng understood; this was his place of imprisonment.

Above the stone platform lies a courtyard and pond, adorned with flowers, plants, and unusual rocks. Wooden staircases and covered bridges spiral upwards around giant trees, with flying eaves, bracket sets, carved beams, and painted rafters.

There were hollows in the tree trunk. Stepping inside, you'd find a hidden world within. There was a bed, a desk, and all sorts of chests and cabinets.

Being imprisoned in a place like this doesn't seem so bad...

Above him, the sky was ablaze with fiery blossoms; all around him, the sun shone brightly against a clear blue sky; and beneath his feet, he stood amidst a vast sea of ​​clouds. Qin Rufeng's mood instantly lightened.

Liu Bailian said, "This is the Golden Bell Tower, and this tree is the Golden Bell Tree. You should stay here and reflect on your actions quietly. Take some time to recover, and I will come to see you again in a couple of days."

After speaking, Liu Bailian left. The cage door was locked securely. This place wasn't just a cage, but also contained an array. Escaping was absolutely a pipe dream.

Qin Rufeng suddenly felt like a bird, being kept in a cage by his master...

Put everything else aside and take a shower to relax. There's no one here; Master just left and won't be back.

Qin Rufeng recklessly stripped naked, her clothes scattered haphazardly on the ground. Although the surroundings were completely bright, no one could see her from the high clouds above.

The pool water remained warm despite no one adding any. Qin Rufeng had actually fallen asleep in the bath. When she woke up and opened her sleepy eyes, she saw the bright moon in the sky; it was already evening.

She stepped out of the bath, soaking wet. Looking around, she felt as if she were on a deserted island in endless darkness.

The moon shines brightly in the night sky, and the Milky Way is dazzling. Only a solitary candle flickers beside me, and loneliness is boundless…

Qin Rufeng felt no sleepiness and didn't put on any clothes. She looked up at the night sky, letting the night wind dry her body and long hair.

However, the pleasant mood was disrupted by something. Qin Rufeng realized a problem: he had grown up again…

My breast-wrapping bandage broke on the way back to the Jade Maiden Sect from the secret realm. It's even bigger now than before. The Jade Dew Worm must be under control, right? It can't get any bigger, or I'll really turn into a cow.

In addition, my dantian felt somewhat swollen. This must be the primordial yin I received from my master.

Qin Rufeng sat down to meditate and begin her cultivation. This could probably be considered a form of seclusion, right? She spent a day refining the primordial yin. Then she discovered a problem: she could no longer absorb spiritual energy.

Perhaps he'd gone astray in his practice, because Qin Rufeng carefully studied the Jade Cauldron Manual of Union again. Absorbing Yin to replenish Yin was no problem…

Continuing to flip through the pages, I discovered that the Jade Cauldron Manual of Joyful Union was actually incomplete. It wasn't that the pages were missing; it was that it was never finished... It seems this wasn't the original either.

The incomplete chapter is titled "Gathering Spirit to Replenish Spirit." This chapter seems similar to "Gathering Yin to Replenish Yin," but this method is more direct. Instead of absorbing primordial Yin to increase cultivation speed, it directly absorbs the other person's spiritual energy.

However, this is an incomplete version and cannot be studied. Qin Rufeng also doesn't want to learn it.

Liu Bai had just put away the Hehuan Jade Cauldron Technique when he started practicing it.

Chapter 61 Destiny

Qin Rufeng was overjoyed to see his master. Although Liu Bailian remained calm as usual, her joy was also evident.

After exchanging pleasantries, Liu Bailian asked Rufeng, "Have you been cultivating these past few days?"

Qin Rufeng replied respectfully, "Although I have been punished, I dare not slack off in my training."

Liu Bailian frowned slightly after hearing this and said, "Then you should have realized the problem by now, right?"

After hesitating for a moment, Qin Rufeng nodded. "I...it seems I can't draw qi into my body normally." She didn't say that she could rely on yin essence to help absorb spiritual energy, only that she couldn't draw qi into her body normally.

Liu Bailian sighed, "Alas, this is because you were implanted with the Jade Dew Worm, and your constitution has undergone an irreversible change. You have become a Gu Cauldron and Brewing Pot constitution, which means you cannot draw Qi into your body."

"Huh? Then... I can't cultivate anymore?" Qin Rufeng was shocked but remained relatively calm.

After all, she had considered this possibility when she was unable to draw qi into her body. Fortunately, her primordial yin could still assist in absorbing spiritual energy, which prevented her from falling into complete despair.

Liu Bailian did not answer...

Qin Rufeng then tried asking, "What about pills that can enhance spiritual energy?"

“That won’t work either.” Liu Bailian shook her head. “No matter how much you eat, it will all turn into Jade Dew Fairy Wine. Even without taking any pills, the spiritual energy in your body will continuously transform into fairy wine.”

"Huh?" Qin Rufeng was genuinely panicked upon hearing this news. "What will happen to me in the end...?"

Liu Bai said with a solemn expression, "All the spiritual energy in your body will be transformed into jade dew."

"For example, what do you think would happen if all the wine in the flask were poured out?"

Qin Rufeng: "Drained...empty?"

“Yes. In terms of cultivation, you are no different from an ordinary person,” Liu Bailian continued. “But you are not an ordinary person. You have been transformed into a jade pot that can produce immortal wine. I’m afraid you will be fought over by many people.”

"I, I... I don't want to! Master, save me! You must save me!" Qin Rufeng could no longer remain calm.

"Don't rush," Liu Bailian said slowly. "Although it's cruel to let you know these facts, if you don't even have the courage to face your fate, you'll lose all hope."

Qin Rufeng's head was buzzing, but he still forced himself to nod.

Liu Bailian continued, "Using supplementary pills to aid cultivation is the most common and widespread method of cultivation. However, pills are not to be taken casually; there are many intricacies involved."

"You have the five elements spiritual roots, so you should understand the principle of mutual generation and restraint even better. Also, too much of anything is as bad as too little, and things will turn into their opposite when they reach an extreme, so you should not take pills to assist your cultivation too frequently."

“But you are different.” Liu Bailian looked Ru Feng up and down and said, “Now you can take a lot of pills and supplements. Your body’s endurance far exceeds that of ordinary cultivators. This is the effect of the physique modification.”

"However, you will retain none of the tonics. The elixirs and supplements will condense into jade dew within your body. If others drink it, it will greatly aid their cultivation."

"Do you understand what this means?"

"It means... I will become like a rare and precious beast, fought over by others." Qin Rufeng's eyes were glazed over, and he was on the verge of a mental breakdown. "This is indeed the Blood Shadow Sect's method. I have been turned into a wine pot that can brew top-grade spiritual wine."

Liu Bailian felt very sorry for Qin Rufeng. "It's all my fault. It's all my fault for letting Han Ying escape from the Spirit Appraisal Platform."

Qin Rufeng shook his head blankly, "Master is right, it's just my bad luck."

Liu Bailian sighed, "The Jade Dew Gu Worm is extremely rare. Han Ying used it on you even though she couldn't completely control you, which shows how much she hates you. Even if she can't have it herself, she will never let you have an easy time."

At this moment, Qin Rufeng felt like a million grass mud horses were galloping through his mind...

Liu Bailian remained silent for a long time, and only after Qin Rufeng had recovered slightly did she slowly say, "So, what do you plan to do, stay or leave?"