Chapter 117 Go Early and Return Early "How did this happen? It's so amazing..."
"How did this happen? It's so magical!" Lu Qing saw that the black-haired man suddenly closed his eyes and became quiet, so she reached out and poked him twice.
“Some evil cultivators use cruel methods. To extract confessions, they even extract a person's soul, creating instruments like these to imprison it. This Elder Xu modified these instruments, turning them into servants. They are used by disciples exploring dangerous places, so that if something goes wrong, their souls can be preserved. Therefore, weapons themselves are neither good nor evil; the user is the root of their good or evil.” Wu Chen didn't want to tell her this, but thinking that she would soon be going out alone, he wished he could cram all his experience into her mind at once. “These are the mechanisms that control her dormancy. If they are not unlocked, they will automatically deactivate themselves after three hours…”
He taught Lu Qing how to operate the mechanism and some restrictive techniques one by one. Lu Qing was quick-witted and learned immediately. After listening, he was about to take the black hair out to try it out.
Wu Chen reached out and grabbed the back of their collars, pulling the black-haired girl outside and Lu Qing inside, then closed the door.
Lu Qing's eyes darted around, but she didn't dare to move. "What?"
Wu Chen walked up to her with his hands behind his back, a half-smile on his face, and said, "What do you think?"
Lu Qing remained silent, her gaze darting around. As Wu Chen drew closer, her cheeks slowly began to burn.
Wu Chen looked at her, smiling without saying a word.
Lu Qing glanced upwards, meeting Wu Chen's gaze, and suddenly looked away guiltily. This sudden blush left her somewhat bewildered. Then she abruptly turned back and glared, "I didn't do anything wrong, why should I feel guilty?"
“Yeah, why are you feeling guilty?” Wu Chen couldn’t help but laugh.
Lu Qing felt a surge of heat rising in her cheeks. On impulse, she reached out, cupped Wu Chen's face, pulled it down, pressed it against her cheek, and gave him a hard kiss.
Wu Chen smiled and, following her lead, pressed his lips to hers, refusing to leave.
The two hadn't been this close in a long time. Although they had traveled together, the presence of Yu Jitang and Qi Ying, coupled with the frequent troubles along the way, had made it inconvenient and left them in a bad mood. Now that things had finally stabilized, Lu Qing was about to run away again, and even Wu Chen found it truly difficult to part with her. His body was more honest than his reason; he wanted to stop after a brief encounter, yet he couldn't bear to give up.
Lu Qing's nervousness and embarrassment vanished in Wu Chen's gentleness. As they kissed, she remembered some of the tricks she had performed in front of Fei Mu, and couldn't help but try them out on Wu Chen.
Wu Chen's breath hitched slightly from her teasing, but he couldn't continue. He could only loosen his grip on her slightly, pulling her onto his lap as he spoke, "If we can find it, that would be best. If we can't, there's no need to force it. I'll naturally send people to keep an eye out; it's better than you having to search alone."
Lu Qing nodded obediently.
"Also, don't be reckless. Your own spiritual power isn't strong; you rely entirely on force. Once or twice, others might not see through you, but there are countless cultivators in the world, many of whom are deeply hidden. Remember to cherish yourself and don't take risks every time. The reputation of the Divine Palace is still useful. With Qi Ying accompanying you, you can certainly bully others. Why not take advantage of it?"
Lu Qing laughed, "Others restrain their wives to prevent them from causing trouble. You, on the other hand, want me to go out and bully others."
Wu Chen's eyes were full of affection and pity. "You're already so sensible. I can't take advantage of you just because you're sensible and make you feel wronged. I won't let you suffer elsewhere, and I certainly won't let you suffer here."
Lu Qing's heart was like a green plum floating in a honey pot, trembling with a hint of sourness amidst the sweetness. She couldn't explain where this sourness came from, yet it made her feel even sweeter.
"I see."
Wu Chen kissed her forehead. "Then go ahead, and come back soon. Once I've settled things here, I'll come to meet you."
Lu Qing and he walked out of the inner room hand in hand. Outside, Qi Ying was standing at the courtyard gate, staring at the black-haired man from afar. She wondered when the master had acquired a maidservant, and how she dared to sleep and slack off during the day.
Lu Qing walked behind the black-haired man and slapped him. The black-haired man suddenly opened his eyes and took a long breath.
Lu Qing smiled and said to her, "How about I give you a name? How about Lao Hei?"
Black Hair exploded, "Death is the better part of valor! You haphazardly stuffed me into a puppet, and now you've given me a name too. Old Black, what do you think your name is? I have a name!"
Lu Qing looked down on her, "You've done so many bad things, and you still have the nerve to use your original name again."
The black-haired girl choked on her words, thought for a moment, and insisted, "My name is Arui."
Which stamen?
“The 'rui' in 'lush and self-illuminating'.”
Wu Chen said, “What is past cannot be changed, but what is to come can still be pursued. I will give you the name Qi, and from today onwards, you will be called Qi Rui. I only hope that you can find the reason for your existence in this world and find the opportunity to break the deadlock.”
Qi Rui looked like she'd been struck by lightning. She followed Lu Qing silently for a long time before suddenly letting out a wail and squatting down to pull out her hair. "I'd rather be called Lao Hei!" Her arrogant and domineering persona was definitely better than being on the same level as Wu Chen's disciples.
Lu Qing laughed heartily and clapped her hands, saying, "Look, look, whether it sounds good or not always comes down to comparison. You must cherish the kindness I show you."
Qi Ying followed behind them, curiously observing Qi Rui. "Old Hei? Could it be that you're that tuft of black hair?"
Qi Rui turned around and made a sinister expression, but unfortunately, the doll's features were quite beautiful, making it difficult to express the effect she wanted.
Qi Ying was still quite frightened by Lao Hei's cruelty and ruthlessness, so she kept her distance from him.
Upon reaching the mountain gate, disciples had already prepared fine steeds. Lu Qing mounted his horse, glanced back at the direction of Nukun Peak, then turned his horse around and galloped away with Qi Ying, who was leading the way.
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