Chapter 87 087 Kiss Me
At this point, the secret realm mission was considered successfully completed. Although the book took ten years to complete, filled with fighting and killing in the secret realm, this time it only took about half a year.
This advanced timeline made Song Chi completely distrustful of the book's timeline.
She waited for the back door of the Immortal Palace to open, then happily stepped out with her hands behind her back.
He was immediately flung hundreds of miles away and landed in the air above the jungle.
The spiritual energy was churning high in the east; that must be the exit of the secret realm. Song Chi immediately flew in that direction, eager to return home.
"not good!"
Suddenly, a startled cry of anxiety came from Zuiyun Sanren in his mind.
Song Chi was so frightened that his spine went cold. Don't scare people like that! We've come this far, can't we just end things peacefully?
"No, this time the Evil Spirit King is in charge. He's been hiding all this time, so we didn't notice. Now that he's launching a counterattack, those three exorcism arrays are also a bit problematic; they simply can't suppress the evil spirit's rampage."
"Next, Senior Sister, we need your help. Otherwise, the evil spirits cannot be completely suppressed and will rush out of the secret realm, causing a bloody catastrophe in the cultivation world."
Song Chi: "..." Her chest heaved with anger, but what could she do? Once the evil spirits escaped the secret realm, they could possess any cultivator harboring evil intentions. Just thinking about it sent chills down her spine. The great war that suppressed the evil spirits a million years ago had cost countless powerful cultivators in exchange for the peace of this world.
At a time like this, she couldn't refuse.
"What do you want me to do?" she asked, pausing in response.
"Because the exorcism array malfunctioned, the next step is for Senior Sister and another person to complete the Red Phoenix Romance Array, which must be done within a quarter of an hour."
Song Chi: "!!" This is serious. Is someone like her capable of creating a love-based formation that requires strong emotions as a foundation?
"Shouldn't this kind of thing be handled by Cui Xue Ruo?" Only her burning heart, filled with beautiful longing for love, could activate this magic array.
"I will also arrange for someone to form a formation with her. But I'm afraid it might not be possible to complete it. Senior Sister can take a look at this video for details."
"Furthermore, head north. I've arranged for that man to arrive soon!"
"ASAP."
It seems that Zuiyun Sanren is truly facing a major crisis this time; his tone was colder and more anxious than ever before.
Song Chi naturally didn't dare to delay and instantly headed north. Although she didn't know if she could complete it, since it was a saturation mission she and Cui Xueruo were working on together, she could only say that she would definitely do her best.
As she flew forward, a drop of light, as clear as jade dew, moved in front of her.
Then a scene of light and shadow appeared. The image was clearly a hallucination of Cui Xue Ruo by the Enchanting Spring. It started with her lying in the spring, followed by a strange, dark image that looked like an auction house. Song Chi had been to such a place once with his master, but since there weren't any good treasures, they left after less than a quarter of an hour.
The auction venue Cui Xueruo visited this time looked significantly simpler than the one her master had gone to. That venue seemed hastily set up; the chairs weren't even covered with brocade, and the auction platform was just a plain red lacquered wooden table.
However, everyone present was quite mysterious; they all wore masks, and the place was very quiet.
The entire scene is from Cui Xueruo's perspective, and she only glanced at the stage a few times before her gaze remained fixed on the dark, empty private room across the street. That room was also on the second floor, but the people inside were quite secretive, only opening a tiny crack of about ten centimeters in the window, making it impossible to see what was happening inside.
Then, as the auction proceeded, showcasing the various treasures on the platform, Cui Xue Ruo remained silent. Time seemed to fly by here; it felt as if Cui Xue Ruo's gaze would only glance at the platform once before circling back to the other side.
Even the darlings on the stage were barely visible from her perspective. Cui Xueruo's entire focus was on the VIP box opposite her.
Song Chi suddenly wondered, "So who exactly is this person on the other side that Cui Xue Ruo cares about so much?"
Then, after what seemed like a long time, the scene flashed by as quickly as time itself. Except for a fleeting glimpse of the stands, most of the images were fixed on the box opposite.
Song Chi had seen so much that he could even sketch the wood grain on the window sash.
Suddenly, the light and shadow slowed down, and a buzzing sound filled the entire auction hall. On the auction platform, a masked old man gently pulled off the yellow veil covering the golden tray, and the treasure behind it gradually revealed its true form after flashing with divine light.
—That was a tree root covered in moss!
Song Chi couldn't help but exclaim inwardly, and his eyes widened involuntarily.
That was the tree root magic treasure that Mo Shubai had given her before, and it was still in her storage ring, vibrating along with the green leaf magic treasure.
In this way, it's obvious who's in that mysterious private room.
As expected, the person in the previously silent private room extended a very elegant hand at the end of the bidding for the tree root magic treasure, throwing a command arrow onto the bidding platform. The others also raised the price, starting from 100,000 top-grade spirit stones and rising all the way up.
When the price reached two million top-grade spirit stones, only about ten people remained to continue bidding. By the time it reached five million top-grade spirit stones, only three to five people were still persisting.
And at each of these moments, a hand, as beautiful as a work of art, would extend a command arrow from the window. No matter the price offered, the person would add 100,000 top-grade spirit stones in a rhythmic voice.
Until Cui Xue Ruo's clear, cool, and beautiful voice rang out.
“I’ll offer ten million top-grade spirit stones.” She even opened the window.
No wonder the viewpoints were so narrow before. Cui Xueruo is probably trying to let the person on the other side see what she looks like.
The hand that reached out from the other side clenched into a fist. After a moment's hesitation, a command arrow and a golden, crystal-like object flew onto the platform.
Forgive Song Chi for being so naive; she didn't know what the flying stone was.
A loud buzzing sound came from the stands, followed by an exclamation: "Spirit Jade Marrow, and the highest grade of Golden Spirit Jade Marrow at that!"
"Ten million top-grade spirit stones, and one spirit jade marrow."
A clear and elegant voice resounded distinctly from the second-floor private room throughout the hall, accompanied by a buzzing sound as if something had collapsed, and a completely blurry scene.
The buzzing sound was probably something collapsing in Cui Xue Ruo's heart, and the blurry scene was probably because her eyes were blurred with tears.
The teardrop-like image suddenly shrank and disappeared from sight.
"What do you think, Senior Sister?" Zuiyun Sanren, having probably finished setting up the formation, rushed back and asked.
What feelings could he possibly have? Song Chi felt his heart was filled with something, surging and churning.
She glanced inside her storage ring at the tree root magic treasure. The dense, almost terrifying, wood elemental energy emanating from it told her from the start that this treasure was incredibly valuable. But she truly hadn't expected it to be this expensive. Ten million top-grade spirit stones—that was equivalent to an entire spirit vein mine!
As for the spirit jade marrow, forgive her... she really hadn't seen much of the world and hadn't paid much attention to these rare treasures, so she didn't know how much it was worth.
However, judging from the gasps of surprise that filled the hall, it was clear that this Spirit Jade Marrow must be extremely precious. It was likely that Cui Xue Ruo, a young lady from the Yunji Holy Land, couldn't possibly ask for a higher price. And the old man on the auction platform, even through his mask, seemed to be grinning from ear to ear.
Song Chi couldn't help but lower his head and lick his lips. Senior Brother, how can you be so kind?
Thinking back to how she had only given Mo Shubai half a bottle of top-grade Heavenly Profound Cleansing Pills before she arrived, Song Chi felt ashamed. She should have given her two more. At this rate, she would soon have no way to repay her kindness.
"Cui Xue Ruo was trapped in this emotion and couldn't get out, so the three exorcism arrays were all a bit problematic, and thus the evil spirits took advantage of them."
"Next, Senior Sister, you only have a quarter of an hour. That person will be here soon. Please do your best to complete the task, no matter what method you use."
Song Chi wondered, what kind of person was assigned to her? At least find someone she knew.
Suddenly, two figures in green appeared in front of them. Hua Shalan was to the left, and Wen Yujiu was to the right.
Song Chi was so angry her face contorted. These two were absolutely unacceptable; she still harbored a deep resentment towards Wen Yujiu for that "pounce" scene. As for Hua Shalan, she truly didn't want to provoke someone with poisonous tendencies again.
"Those two won't do. Avoid them, or we'll get caught!"
These words relieved Song Chi, who thought to herself, "At least you have a conscience." Even if she were to risk everything and pounce on those two, she couldn't bring herself to do it.
Song Chi immediately flashed in a green blur, dodging the two and rushing north. Only Wen Yujiu's shout to stop her came from behind. "That's not the exit of the secret realm, Junior Sister Song!" Hua Shalan chuckled softly. Then, the two actually caught up.
Song Chi continued to fully activate the Green Leaf Magic Treasure Instantaneous Movement, and with a sudden pull from the Drunken Cloud Hermit's spiritual power.
She shook off the two useless guys chasing her. If they hadn't failed to win Cui Xue Ruo's heart, would the exorcism array have been ineffective? She'd have to come and fix it! And it's still uncertain whether it will even work.
After flying forward for a few more breaths, Song Chichao saw a secret realm revealed, shrouded in a spiritual energy barrier, where a sea of flowers swayed. Without a doubt, that must be the Exorcising and Bewitching Flower Sea.
So what about the other person?
"It must be a sound cultivator with the three spiritual roots of metal, water, and wood, and Senior Sister will definitely be satisfied with the next person."
As Zuiyun Sanren used his spiritual power to push her towards the sea of flowers, he said this.
"Because my senior sister is too heartless, I will prepare a crimson passion grass. When you fall into that sea of enchanting flowers, remember to swallow it first. Then, even if you just hug the other person and kiss them, or whatever, remember to complete it."
Then a solemn voice broke through the barrier to remind them.
"If neither of you succeeds, then most likely I will only be able to suppress 99% of the evil spirits, and the rest will break out of the secret realm. At this time, in the cultivation world, as you should know, only your master, Venerable Xueqiao, can stop these evil spirits. However, even if he is at the Flying Immortal Realm, he would have to exhaust his divine essence and self-destruct to stop the evil spirits from wreaking havoc on the cultivation world."
"Senior sister, you should know the character of Venerable Xueqiao. He is also the protector chosen by Heaven. He is willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good of all living beings."
These words sent a jolt through Song Chi's mind, as if his very soul had been exploded. His master was indeed the same kind of person as Mo Shubai; worthy of being master and disciple, both were truly loyal and virtuous gentlemen. They were absolutely capable of fighting to the last drop of blood to protect all living beings.
If the evil spirit were to break out of the secret realm, Master would do everything in his power to stop it, even if it meant self-destruction of his divine essence. He wouldn't hesitate at all.
The thought of this outcome filled Song Chi with immense grief.
How she wishes she were a person with rich emotions!
Jumping into the sea of flowers, Song Chi looked around in a panic. When he found the vibrant, poisonous Fiery Passion Flower and swallowed it, his fingers were still trembling.
She didn't know if she could do it, but deep down she knew she didn't have the ability.
When she turned around after swallowing the fervent drink, she saw a figure in blue gracefully descending from the sky.
Seeing that figure, Song Chi felt a wave of despair. Would this Drunken Cloud Hermit even choose someone? To be honest, among the three elemental roots of metal, water, and wood, Song Chi wasn't completely blind. He could sense that they genuinely liked her. Any one of these three had a high chance of success.
But they just happened to send Mo Shubai, who was also emotionally distant, to her.
"Oh my god, is he an idiot?" Song Chi cursed Zuiyun Sanren in her heart as she lifted her skirt and ran wildly toward the blue-clad figure.
This passionate love was somewhat malicious; as soon as she swallowed it, her spiritual power was imprisoned, and she could only run towards Mo Shubai like an ordinary mortal.
"Senior Brother!"
"Third Junior Sister." The moment Mo Shubai landed, he flew towards her.
He was clearly badly injured, as his flying figure moved somewhat slowly.
And that damned passion drug took effect too quickly. Halfway through the run, Song Chi's head suddenly went blank, and he fell forward violently.
"Third Junior Sister!" Fortunately, Mo Shubai flew to her side and helped her up.
However, at this moment, the ground suddenly shook, and the two lost their footing and fell to the ground.
Song Chi knelt down in Mo Shubai's arms, and when he looked up, he saw that Mo Shubai's face was even paler, and couldn't help but ask.
"Is Senior Brother injured?"
"It's just a minor injury, nothing serious."
"Did you take the Cleansing Pill I gave you?"
"I've already taken it." Mo Shubai's voice was incredibly gentle.
"One or two?" "I took two. My spirit is unharmed. Third Junior Sister, you don't need to worry."
These were indeed the questions Song Chi had kept in mind that she would ask Mo Shubai as soon as she left the secret realm. But now, she knew it was useless to say such things.
But that damned Drunken Cloud Hermit. This burning passion left her mind reeling, unable to think of anything, let alone move a finger.
What's even more terrifying is that she's on the verge of fainting. Mo Shubai's face is starting to blur before her eyes, and she tries to reach out her fingers to touch his face several times, but she can't manage it.
At this moment, she recalled the exorcism array used by Immortal Lord Liuyue, and decided to repeat the same trick. If she could rekindle that feeling from back then, she should be able to pass the test.
However, despite her best efforts, her fingers only reached Mo Shubai's neck before sliding down, unable to grasp his front.
"I forgot that Senior Sister was intoxicated by the fragrance of spring orchids, which clashes with this passionate love..." These words from Zuiyun Sanren made Song Chi, who was about to faint, open his eyes again in anger.
At that moment, all I could see was Mo Shubai's lips opening and closing, perhaps wondering if he was under the influence of love poison or something.
But, senior brother, none of that matters.
Master is in danger. Therefore, Eldest Brother—
Song Chi strained to lift his face and uttered two words with almost all his might.
Kiss me.
She didn't even know if she had said it aloud; her voice was completely gone. She didn't even know if they had kissed afterward, only that the figure in blue had indeed moved and was very close to her.
But she was completely unable to perceive any of this; her mind was reeling. Before she fainted, she only heard the words, "It's done, Senior Sister, don't worry," and then she could no longer hold on, and everything went dark.
On the icy lake near the ice plains outside the secret realm, cultivators gathered as early as dawn upon hearing the commotion.
Song Chi and his group had only spent a few months in the secret realm, but in reality, several years had passed outside the secret realm.
Because this secret realm is related to the future of the entire cultivation world, it has been attracting constant attention. From the moment the spiritual explosion erupted above the icy lake this morning, all the Venerables instantly teleported to the edge of the lake.
As the sun set, a torrent of spiritual energy suddenly surged forth from the icy plains from north to south.
In fact, it was not a torrent, but rather a warm current brought by the god of spring to this vast ice plain that is covered by ice and snow all year round.
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Author's Note: [doge][doge] Second update~
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