Fairy, please don't do this!

Gu Jinzhao narrowed his eyes, took out a jade talisman from his pocket and handed it to Lin Qingci: "This talisman contains a protective restriction. If there is any danger, crush it immediately."

"Senior brother, you should also be careful."

Lin Qingci accepted the jade talisman, feeling a warmth in her heart.

She knew that Gu Jinchao was worried that someone would harm her after she left.

Gu Jinzhao nodded, and then, led by a servant, went to the main hall of the house.

Lin Tiannan was already waiting there, his face looking a bit more gloomy than yesterday.

After Gu Jinzhao took his seat, he raised his eyes and asked, "May I ask what brings Patriarch Lin to invite me here?"

Lin Tiannan dismissed those around him and forced a smile: "My daughter practiced demonic arts and harmed people's lives. She deserves this fate."

"It's also my fault for neglecting to discipline her, which led her astray."

"As for the matter of the Demonic Art of Seizing Yuan, I, Lin, am truly unaware of it. I hope the Immortal Master will understand."

Gu Jinzhao said calmly, "I will investigate this matter myself. If Patriarch Lin is indeed innocent, I will not make things difficult for him."

Lin Tiannan seemed to remember something and suddenly said, "By the way, several years ago, the Lin family discovered a secret realm in the Moon Shadow Mountains, which also seemed to be an ancient relic."

"However, a large array is set up outside it, and a passage is required to enter."

"The Lin family has put in a lot of effort and finally found a jade token that allows passage."

As he spoke, he took out an ancient jade pendant from his sleeve.

Gu Jinzhao feigned confusion: "Patriarch Lin told me about this because..."

Lin Tiannan explained with a smile, "The ancient secret realm is fraught with danger. A slight mistake could lead to death and the annihilation of one's cultivation."

"With the Lin family's strength, I'm afraid they're not capable of exploring it."

"Coincidentally, the protective shield formed by this jade tablet can protect the four of us, allowing us to pass through the restrictions outside the secret realm and safely enter the secret realm."

"To ensure everything goes perfectly, the Lin family plans to seek three outside helpers, one of whom is Master Gu."

"As for the proceeds, Immortal Master Gu will take 30%, while the Lin family will share the remaining 70% equally with the other two fellow Daoists."

Gu Jinzhao shook his head: "Since it is an ancient secret realm, even if you only get some minor opportunities, you will benefit greatly, not to mention those great fortunes."

"Moreover, the jade tokens were also sought by the Lin family. We would be satisfied with getting 20% ​​of them."

Knowing that he was already interested, Lin Tiannan quickly said, "Immortal Gu comes from the Qingyun Sect. Whether it is his vision or his strength, he is beyond the reach of ordinary people."

"Moreover, the Lin family has caused a lot of trouble for Immortal Master Gu this time. This extra ten percent can be considered as an apology from the Lin family."

Gu Jinzhao thought it made sense, so he reluctantly agreed: "Since Patriarch Lin is so kind, I will accept it without hesitation."

He definitely needs to get one of these four spots, otherwise he won't be able to enter the True Yang Sword Palace at all.

But you can't openly ask the other party for it!

Thus, the scene of killing someone and destroying their spirit in the dungeon came about.

The daughter, who should have been born with an innate sword physique, died, and was even insulted to his face by his enemy. Perhaps only a saint could remain unmoved and kill her.

However, as a disciple of the Qingyun Sect, even if Lin Tiannan wanted to kill him, he could no longer do so openly.

The ancient secret realm within the Moonshade Mountains naturally became the best choice for destroying evidence.

And all of this is proceeding exactly as Gu Jinzhao has planned, without the slightest deviation.

Seeing that he had accepted the jade talisman, Lin Tiannan sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly respectful and polite: "If Immortal Master Gu agrees, we will travel together to the Moon Shadow Mountains in five days."

Gu Jinzhao pondered and said, "This secret realm is, after all, an ancient relic, fraught with danger. With my current cultivation level, I still need to make some preparations."

Lin Tiannan frowned, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart: "What does the Immortal mean?"

Gu Jinzhao looked troubled, as if he was having some difficulty speaking: "I originally intended to take advantage of these few days to buy some pills in case of emergency."

"I just realized that I didn't bring much silver with me when I came in such a hurry, so I would like to ask Patriarch Lin to lend me some temporarily. I will definitely repay it in full after we leave the secret realm..."

This is clearly extortion!

It was supposed to be a loan, but who would dare to ask the Qingyun Sect disciples for repayment afterward?

Lin Tiannan's face turned ashen; he wished he could tear his daughter's killer to pieces on the spot.

He slowly suppressed his rising anger, took a deep breath, and asked, "How much silver does Immortal Gu need?"

"Not much, not much..."

Gu Jinzhao's face immediately broke into a smile, as warm as if he had seen a long-lost friend.

A moment later, he left the hall satisfied, pocketing 20,000 taels of silver notes.

Not long after Gu Jinzhao left, a muffled "bang" was heard, and the carved mahogany table was instantly shattered into pieces by Lin Tiannan.

Chapter 11, Is Junior Sister Also on Her Second Playthrough? (Please Read On)

Twenty thousand taels of silver notes sound like a lot, but they could be used to purchase cultivation resources, and they were gone in the blink of an eye.

Within the sect, the only way to obtain cultivation resources is by exchanging contribution points.

As for contribution points, they can only be obtained by completing sect missions, and the amount depends entirely on the danger of the mission.

With Gu Jinchao's cultivation level at the early stage of the eighth rank, he can only take on tasks of lower difficulty, so he is not particularly wealthy.

These lower-difficulty tasks are all randomly assigned, and the content is unknown before accepting them.

Some tasks are not only time-consuming but also laborious, often resulting in a disproportionate effort for reward.

So, it all depends on luck.

When it comes to luck, Gu Jinzhao, who is blessed with the fortune of the dynasty, is naturally second to none.

Thinking about it carefully, it can be considered a uniquely advantageous advantage.

If it weren't for her good fortune, she might have died a violent death in the wilderness after being teleported out of Jade Capital City at the age of five. How could she have been saved by Aunt Ruo?

As Gu Jinzhao sorted out his thoughts, he uncorked the porcelain bottle and slowly poured the red medicine into the steaming bathtub.

"Junior sister, you can take your medicinal bath now."

He spent almost all of the 20,000 taels on elixirs, some to aid his cultivation and others to nourish his meridians.

The former was for his own use, while the latter was naturally prepared for Lin Qingci, whose injuries had not yet healed.

"Danxia Warm Jade Dew?"

"This one bottle costs over a thousand taels of silver, Senior Brother, you..."

Lin Qingci gently bit her lower lip, her eyes glistening with tears, both moved and at a loss.

"The sooner your injuries heal, the sooner your sword bone can regain its vitality and re-integrate into your spine."

Gu Jinzhao smiled slightly: "As for the money, anyway, it was me who extorted it... and Lin Tiannan gave it to me 'willingly,' so you don't need to feel bad about it."

Lin Qingci asked, puzzled, "Why is that?"

Gu Jinzhao spread his hands and laughed, "Perhaps he's thanking me for performing the noble act of sacrificing his own family for him?"

Lin Qingci chuckled, and in an instant, she bloomed like a delicate flower, filling the room with radiance.

"I'll go out first. Junior sister, don't worry too much, just focus on recuperating."

Gu Jinzhao spoke softly, then turned and left.

Once Lin Qingci recovers, he won't have to stay by her side all day, and he won't be as ambiguous with her as before.

The sound of the door closing reached her ears, and Lin Qingci then withdrew her gaze.

Her slender fingers untied the emerald sash, and her silk skirt slid down like spring water, piling up at her feet, revealing a delicate yet graceful body.

Her shoulders were delicate, her collarbones beautiful, and her mounds of flesh resembled a shy crescent moon.

Her slender waist, barely a handful, combined with her pert hips, created a breathtakingly undulating silhouette.

She lightly stepped barefoot onto the wooden steps, her jade-like toes testing the water temperature before slowly immersing herself in it.

Warm water, carrying the scent of herbs, washes over the skin, while the delicate fragrance of Danxia Warm Jade Dew lingers at the tip of the nose.

Lin Qingci leaned against the tub with her knees drawn up to her chest, looking dazed.

The image of my senior brother breaking into the Lin family to save me last night flashed before my eyes, and my heart pounded with emotion.

In her past life, it was this same figure who rescued her from her prison and brought her back to the Qingyun Sect.

Although he lost his sword bone and was as weak as a cripple, his senior brother took good care of him!

This was the first time she had felt a reassuring sense of dependence since her parents passed away.

With that meticulous care, she emerged from the abyss of despair and embraced the light before her.

As they spent more and more time together, her feelings for him gradually grew, and she slowly fell in love with him.

I love that gentle smile!

I love how affectionately he calls me "junior sister"!

I love even more the way he patiently teaches spiritual practice!

With the companionship and encouragement of fellow practitioners, even the most difficult path of cultivation can be traversed step by step.

Only after achieving mastery of her cultivation, settling the feud with the Lin family, and reclaiming her own sword bone did the Qingyun Sect gain another Fairy Lin...

Memories flow like pages of a painting, like a beautiful scroll being sketched with the strokes of ink.

Until that day, the beautiful picture was shrouded in gloom.

Because a cold and aloof Daoist nun came to the Qingyun Sect.

She was a disciple of the fairy in the Dao Realm, and her name was Mu Yiren.

The woman was stunningly beautiful, but her tone was as indifferent as water: "Gu Jinzhao and I are childhood sweethearts who grew up together, and we have already confessed our feelings to each other. We will become Daoist partners in the future."

Lin Qingci understood the warning in the words and remained silent.

After Mu Yiren left, she mustered up her courage and confessed her feelings to her senior brother.

If the senior brother refuses, it proves that what the other party said is true; if the senior brother accepts, it means that the other party is lying.

As a result, Gu Jinzhao accepted her and expressed his affection for her as well.

At that moment, Lin Qingci felt that she was the happiest woman in the world. Although she had lost her parents and been betrayed by her family, she had a senior brother who loved and cared for her.

Unfortunately, happiness did not last.

She discovered that although her senior brother had accepted her, he still maintained a close relationship with Mu Yiren, and they had even reached the point of discussing marriage.

Lin Qingci felt an unbearable pain in her heart, even more so than when Lin Wushuang had her bones cut out.

She huddled in her room, tears streaming down her face, filled with fear and apprehension, afraid of being abandoned.

If even my senior brother is lost, then I will truly have nothing left.

The familiar despair struck again, and Lin Qingci lost control of her thoughts, ultimately making a decision from which there was no turning back.

Once the two become husband and wife, they will live in the same bed and die in the same grave, and no one will be able to separate them or take away their senior brother.

Who would have thought that after death he would not walk the road to the underworld, nor see the Bridge of Helplessness, but instead returned to the Lin family.

Everything seemed like a dream, making it impossible to distinguish between reality and illusion.

It wasn't until the appearance of a mummified corpse in the Lin family and the gradual overlap between Lin Wushuang's framing and the events in her dream that Lin Qingci realized that everything had started anew!

Although she didn't know the reason, this time, she was determined to be one step ahead of her beloved and make a lifelong promise with her senior brother ahead of time...

So what if we were childhood sweethearts?

"As long as my senior brother falls in love with me first, everything will be rewritten."

Lin Qingci narrowed her beautiful eyes and murmured softly.

In her past life, it seemed that she won against Mu Yiren, but in reality, she chose that dead end because she wanted to escape reality.

But now, everything starts anew.

In terms of affection, she and her senior brother spent every day together, and their relationship was no less than that of Mu Yiren.

In terms of cultivation, she has not lost her sword essence. As long as she works hard and diligently, her cultivation will soon catch up with Mu Yiren's.

In this way, she has enough confidence whether it's a battle of wits or a fight!