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

A gentle breeze rustles through the trees, the full moon shines brightly, and the water ripples with light...

Qin Rufeng thought to himself, "This Nangong Yue is really a ruthless person."

At this moment, Nangong Yue's gaze towards Qin Rufeng changed. "It's your turn."

Qin Rufeng: "I don't want to."

Nangong Yue: "I've gone all out, you have no choice in the matter."

As she spoke, she swiftly lunged forward and tackled Qin Rufeng to the ground. She grabbed his collar and pulled him down...

The moonlight dappled through the woods, casting deep shadows. Suddenly, two large white rabbits leaped out of the darkness.

Then came the sounds of fighting and screams, it was unclear what kind of wild beast was hunting the rabbit...

"What are you doing?"

"What are these... these earrings... these talismans?"

"Damn it! Stop pulling me!"

"I've never seen such a talisman before. Junior sister, don't move, let me trace it."

"Screw you, I'll bite you to death! Stop it!"

Just then, some people heard the commotion in the woods and rushed to investigate. They shouted "Excuse me!" and fled out.

"It's all your fault for shouting nonsense, now it's hard to explain."

"You die! Flowing Ice Rain!"

……

Chapter 83 Another disaster struck.

The next morning, Qin Rufeng and Nangong Yue became the focus of people's discussion.

This time, even jumping into the Yellow River won't clear my name...

Qin Rufeng now understood what the sect leader meant. It seemed that his seductive arts were indeed having a backlash.

Moreover, the sect leader's words were clearly too tactful, or perhaps my understanding was too superficial. She wasn't simply warning me to "be careful, or this will happen," but rather informing me that I was already experiencing a mild case of qi deviation…

Qin Rufeng thought about it carefully. In fact, Nangong Yue's attitude towards him had changed drastically after she used her charm technique on the stage.

It was as if they were old friends, and the way she looked at me was somewhat off. It seemed the allure of her had left some kind of aftereffect. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been so reckless and bold last night.

Or perhaps... the allure magic has left some kind of aftereffect on me. It's just that the symptoms are very mild, and only those who have been subjected to the allure magic will show them.

In any case, it seems we really need to be careful...

Next came the announcement of results and the distribution of prizes. The outcome of the arena battles was clear-cut, so there's not much to say. The top three received grand prizes.

Originally, the selection of third place was based on performance in the individual demonstration segment. However, because Qin Rufeng lost due to a violation of the rules, he was disqualified from the competition. Therefore, he couldn't compete against someone who had actually lost, and third place had to be handed over to someone else.

However, she was compensated by winning third place in the individual presentation.

This result has also sparked controversy. After all, the "pre-selection" aspect was a major factor in the individual presentation segment.

Qin Rufeng's third-place finish indicates that the sect leader and senior members are very satisfied with her.

There is a prize for third place, but the prize is a "blind box draw". Although the prize level is based on the ranking of the champion, runner-up and third place, the specific prize will be determined by drawing a box.

Qin Rufeng drew a high-level magic weapon called the Flame Spirit Stone, which can be used by both earth and fire elemental roots.

This is a piece of obsidian with a warm surface, and flames seem to burn within it. This thing can summon a lava spirit beast that can be commanded at will.

Although it wasn't the cultivation technique Qin Rufeng wanted most, the magical artifacts and summoned beasts were quite good. Qin Rufeng was very happy to get anything good.

Thus, this year's Qingyun Gathering came to a successful conclusion, and Qin Rufeng gained a great deal.

She then returned to the Emerald Star Pavilion with her master, Liu Bailian. Yan Qingping had already prepared spiritual wine and immortal fruits, and the three of them feasted together to celebrate Qin Rufeng's performance at the Azure Cloud Gathering.

Amidst laughter and the aroma of fine wine and divine fruit, even the usually aloof Liu Bailian was exceptionally happy. She drank quite a lot that night. It had been many years since Cuixing Pavilion had been so lively…

The next morning, before dawn, Qin Rufeng got up. She couldn't wait to begin practicing the Profound Yin Thunder Technique that the sect leader had passed down to her.

This technique is indeed profound. Qin Rufeng didn't understand much after only reading the beginning. Eager to practice, she immediately went to ask Liu Bailian for guidance. She then discovered that her master was still asleep…

Qin Rufeng dared not disturb his master and was about to leave when a gentle breeze blew by... the silk quilt covering his master slipped to the ground.

A vase on the bedside table had also overturned. Luckily, it wasn't broken. Qin Rufeng quickly knelt down beside the bed and picked up the vase.

Inside the bottle, tender lotus roots and white lotuses, as smooth and lustrous as jade, were in full bloom. Their white petals were tinged with pink, and the buds were just beginning to open, filling the courtyard with fragrance.

Qin Rufeng had just straightened the vase and covered it with the silk quilt when her master turned over and knocked it off again.

Master's posture shifted to a supine position. Her eyes were closed, as if she were still lingering in a beautiful dream. It seems the Dream-Entangling Wine truly lived up to its name; even someone of Master's cultivation level could become so intoxicated by it.

The scene before me... is truly intoxicating, a tender fragrance that evokes pity. Her fair skin is delicate and her black hair flows freely; her ethereal beauty is captivating. No wonder the gentle breeze lifting the silk quilt has rendered even the flowers in the vase utterly captivated.

Qin Rufeng's legs could no longer move...

For some reason, she found herself reaching out and gently stroking her master Liu Bailian's cheek, as if possessed. His skin was delicate and smooth, as if it could be broken with a touch.

Qin Rufeng, unaware of what he was doing, quickly withdrew his hand. But his master... did not react.

I'm so drunk...

Having successfully offended her master once, Qin Rufeng's mind became increasingly chaotic, and her audacity grew ever stronger. Her slender fingers gently traced her master's cheek and caressed her snow-white neck.

Her master's breathing seemed to quicken. Her cherry lips were slightly parted, exhaling fragrant breath, and she was lost in a blissful reverie.

A fairy with a hangover, a rare sight indeed... She looks absolutely stunning.

Qin Rufeng was inexplicably bewitched, becoming completely absorbed in watching Liu Bai practice, his heart pounding wildly.

Master still hasn't woken up...

Just then, a clap of thunder sounded outside, and Qin Rufeng's heart skipped a beat.

However, Liu Bailian remained in a deep sleep...

Listen to the rain pattering on the withered lotus leaves outside the window, watch the candlelight flickering in the red pavilion and flower tower, and see the shadows of two people.

The fairy entwines in dreams, the wine entwines in sleep. At this moment, Qin Rufeng seems to possess everything Liu Bailian has.

I recall that glance over the long bridge, the music and drinks we shared under the peach blossoms, and the sunset we watched together amidst the red leaves and golden flowers of the Golden Bell Tower…

Thinking of his aloof, cold, and pure master, Liu Bailian, now utterly powerless to resist, she was completely his...

Qin Rufeng's mind was in complete disarray.

Wine can intoxicate, but people can intoxicate even more. She felt that her master, Liu Bailian, would never wake up.

I wish I could stay by her side forever, and have this moment with her forever.

Master probably thinks the same way about himself, right?

So what's wrong with being a little more unrestrained?

However, at that moment, Liu Bailian suddenly opened her eyes.

Qin Rufeng was so frightened that his soul almost left his body... He scrambled to his knees on the ground.

At this moment, Qin Rufeng seemed to awaken from a dream. She couldn't understand her own actions at all, feeling as if she wasn't the one controlling her body. She couldn't explain why she had done what she did.

Liu Bailian looked surprised, frowned, and scolded, "You unfilial disciple! What are you doing?"

Qin Rufeng: "I...I..."

Liu Bailian sighed and shook her head, saying, "I never imagined you would do something so treacherous and disloyal to your master."

Qin Rufeng: "Master...I...I don't know what happened either."

Qin Rufeng had committed a grave offense, but his master was not as angry as he had imagined, which made Qin Rufeng feel even more guilty and uneasy.

Liu Bailian looked at Qin Rufeng meaningfully and said, "You rebellious disciple, you have committed such a blasphemous act today. I will punish you. Do you accept this?"

Qin Rufeng: "This disciple is convinced."

Liu Bailian: "Do you accept the punishment?"

Qin Rufeng: "I accept the punishment."

Liu Bailian: "How come you can punish me like this?"

Qin Rufeng: "Ah? Yes... Any punishment is acceptable. Even if it means my disciple has to atone with his death."

"Hmph!" Liu Bailian snorted, reaching out to stroke Qin Rufeng's cheek. "Silly disciple, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Qin Rufeng: "But I..."

"Have you forgotten the sect leader's instructions?" Liu Bailian said. "That Hehuan Jade Cauldron Technique... I've been studying it recently."

"So of course I understand, the sect leader is right. If your Dao heart is unstable and your cultivation is shallow, it is easy to suffer from qi deviation when practicing that kind of technique."

"You just... went mad with qi."

"So that's how it is...?" Qin Rufeng suddenly realized.

Chapter 84 Obtaining Another Treasure

Qin Rufeng thought about it carefully and realized that she had really been obsessed with it just now.

Although my master is indeed breathtakingly beautiful, I can only admire her from afar at most. How could I possibly do something so foolish?

If you really want to do it, you have to use drugs, right? How can Chen be asleep?

Master has been sleeping all night and could wake up at any time in the morning. Would I be out of my mind to do something like this?

So he must have gone mad from practicing cultivation, otherwise he wouldn't have done such a shameful thing as licking lotus flowers and drinking water from a bottle.

She was pondering with her head down when she caught a glimpse of a dark shadow gradually stretching out above her.

Looking up, he was filled with confusion... Wasn't that the magical artifact, the Yin-Yang Crescent Dragon? Wasn't that a magical artifact for harmonizing the five elements?

This thing is a coiled dragon. It looks like a spherical root carving, but it's not an old root; it's more like the tender root of a fresh plant.

Liu Bailian slowly channeled spiritual energy into the magical artifact, and the Yin-Yang Crescent Dragon gradually unfolded...

It was still dark, and the candlelight flickered in the boudoir. In the candlelight, the enormous shadow of the magical artifact was cast on Qin Rufeng's forehead. Qin Rufeng stared at it, eyes wide, completely bewildered…

Liu Bailian slowly said, "Ru Feng, although your qi deviation was beyond your control, you still deserve to be punished."

"Moreover, even if one goes astray in cultivation, it requires gradual conditioning to achieve a balance of the five elements of spiritual energy before it can be suppressed. It cannot be left unchecked, nor can it be dealt with drastically."

"I've actually wanted to help you for a long time. Now that you've delivered yourself to my door, I'm afraid you won't be able to leave today."

Qin Rufeng wanted to say something, but his master had already pinned his hands behind his back and pressed him to the ground. His face was practically touching the ground...

Liu Bailian said softly, "Are you ready? Let me exorcise the evil spirits for you first."

For the next day and night, Liu Bailian worked to balance the spiritual energy within Qin Rufeng's body. By the following morning, Qin Rufeng was extremely weak.

My lower abdomen is throbbing with pain, and my legs are almost numb. Even walking and bending over are difficult. Pink heart-shaped floral patterns are also appearing in my lower abdomen.

Qin Rufeng knew that this was a sign that the Jade Cauldron Technique of Harmony had achieved some success. It meant that his ability to activate his Yin energy and harmonize spiritual energy had reached a certain level.

Qin Rufeng quickly sat down to meditate, using the power of primordial yin to guide spiritual energy from the kidney water, stimulating the liver wood, heart fire, spleen earth, and lung metal, creating a mutually generating cycle. He then guided entropy energy from the liver wood, stimulating the heart fire, spleen earth, and lung metal, finally returning to the kidney water.

Spirit and entropy are interconnected, manifesting as the shape of a yin-yang fish with its tail on the hilt of the giant sword.

Qin Rufeng immediately felt the pure energy rise and the turbid energy descend, the entropy energy stabilize and the spiritual energy sublimate. His mind was clear and his face radiant. He felt that his cultivation level had improved significantly all at once.

Over the next few days, Qin Rufeng diligently cultivated. In addition to meditating and regulating his breathing to guide the flow of Yin energy, Qin Rufeng also worked hard to cultivate the Profound Yin Thunder Technique under his master's guidance.

A few days later, Liu Bailian suddenly asked Qin Rufeng to go to Jade Maiden Peak together.

Several elders were discussing important matters with the sect leader inside the Jade Maiden Palace. Qin Rufeng waited outside. Besides her, Nangong Yue, Gan Mingyue, and Ruan Yan had also come with their master.

All of them had fought with Qin Rufeng, and they had become acquainted through their encounters. However, the one who was most familiar with Qin Rufeng was undoubtedly Nangong Yue.

During their casual conversation, they talked about the rewards they received at the Qingyun Gathering. Upon learning about Qin Rufeng's magical treasure, Nangong Yue said with envy, "Your magical treasure is quite impressive."

Qin Rufeng laughed and said, "This is only a third prize. How can it compare to your champion's prize in the dueling arena?"

Nangong Yue said with a helpless expression, "The items are good, but I can't use them. I really don't understand why the sect's rewards are drawn instead of being chosen by the winners."

"By the way, how about we switch? You can use spells from any spiritual root anyway."

Qin Rufeng perked up immediately upon hearing this and quickly asked, "What is your reward?"

Nangong Yue said with a smug look, "It's a formation with water and wood spiritual roots called 'Yunze Immortal Palace'."

Qin Rufeng asked curiously, "What is that?"

Nangong Yue shook her head. "I don't know. I have a fire elemental root, so I can't use it."