6. Fined again.
However, she wasn't very angry. With two clues in her hands, it didn't matter to her which one she obtained.
Moreover, as the male protagonist, Yin Li might have a higher probability of obtaining the Fire Dance Spirit Pearl; it all depends on whether Wen Ruyu has the luck to encounter it.
Inside the main hall, the other two agreed with Wen Ruyu's suggestion, and Chu Qing also nodded slightly, agreeing that this arrangement was the best for the time being.
"If there's nothing else, I'll head back to prepare for my departure to Crescent Moon Town."
"Elder Qingge, please be careful."
Wen Ruyu spoke, feigning concern, "I've heard that the demons have started to stir again recently. Crescent Moon Town is located at the border between the immortals and demons. I hope you can bring your disciples back safely."
"Don't worry," Chu Qing nodded and went back to the Cloud Mist Sect first.
The warm sun shone down, and the unique vitality of spring blossomed in the courtyard. Just now, she received the list of disciples who would be setting off this time. A small portion of them were those who had voluntarily signed up and passed the assessment to obtain the opportunity. Another group consisted of disciples arranged by the elders, such as Wen Ruyu's disciple, Ye Lang.
He is also on this list.
Interesting. I wonder how Ye Lang will tip him off.
The next day, as the morning dew was light, the disciples gathered early in the main hall of Green Mountain Peak. Looking around, they saw mostly familiar faces. The elders were keen to let their disciples train, so it was difficult for outside disciples to participate.
"master"
At a call, Chu Qing turned her head, her eyes, like black gemstones, were like a lake, looking at her with "obedience" and "gentleness".
Yin Li was dressed in the most ordinary white disciple's robe, which made his gentle features, jade-like appearance, and extraordinary handsomeness stand out.
What a handsome and upright young man.
I wonder if it's still as pure inside.
In an instant, all eyes turned to the two standing there. The perpetrator seemed oblivious and continued, "This disciple is ready."
"Okay, let's set off then, everyone's almost there."
"yes."
There were only a dozen or so people, all traveling lightly on their swords. Green Mountain Peak was located in the center of the Eastern Continent, making it one of the sects with the best geographical location. As a result, countless wealthy disciples sought to study there every year. However, becoming an inner disciple of an elder depended on one's talent.
Crescent Moon Town, located on the edge of the Western Continent, is so far away that it would take them two or three days to reach it.
However, no one was in the mood to linger along the way. The rampant monster infestation was no small matter, and the sooner it was dealt with, the better. Although the mayor's barrier was in place, it ultimately couldn't solve the root problem.
Chu Qing suspected that both the strange movements of the magical beasts and the strange movements of the barrier might be related to the divine artifact, the Heavenly Annihilation Wheel.
My task is related to the artifact, and I don't know if it's all a coincidence or something the system did on purpose.
All the plot points seem to be driven by someone behind the scenes, yet they are so logical.
After traveling all day, as the last rays of light disappeared from the sky, the group finally found an inn to rest.
Yin Li hastily assigned rooms, and the disciples bowed to Chu Qing one by one before returning to their respective rooms to rest.
Master
Yin Li waited until the very end before gently calling out.
"Disciples also go first——"
"Wait a minute."
Chu Qing interrupted coldly, toying with the room number between her fingers, and said, "What, you've forgotten the punishment just because you're on a mission?"
The person opposite him was slightly taken aback, his eyebrows furrowed, but he maintained a normal expression and said nothing.
"Go to the courtyard and stand on horseback for an hour before you can rest."
"Don't let me catch you slacking off."
"yes."
Yin Li bowed, gave Chu Qing a deep look, and walked straight to the backyard.
What is Chu Qingge doing?
Compared to his previous punishments, the horse stance was nothing. However, since his release from prison, his stamina had somehow become less robust than before.
When he trains on his own, he focuses on improving his physical fitness. Could it be that his master has noticed his weakness?
For some reason, he suddenly remembered the day he argued with Mo Yu. His master punished Mo Yu by making her remove weeds, but the herbs in the front yard were the most suitable for medical research, and Mo Yu couldn't possibly not know that. On the other hand, he could also train his endurance and explosive power by chopping firewood in the back mountain.
The jade plate hung in the air, and after an unknown amount of time, a white figure still stood steadily in the backyard.
Some disciples peeked out curiously as they passed by, but this did not affect his upright posture.
"Hey, is there punishment for going on a mission? Sure enough, being the Grand Elder's disciple is not easy."
"Didn't you ever consider that this might also be part of the training?"
A clear voice suddenly rang out behind him. The disciple who had been talking to himself turned around, saw who it was, and quickly smiled and said, "So it's Senior Brother Ye Lang. I've heard so much about you."
Yelang glanced disdainfully at the people in the courtyard, unsure of Chu Qingge's attitude.
This time, his master sent him to Crescent Moon Town not only for training, but more importantly, to keep a close watch on the Grand Elder's movements and to search for the Mystic Ice Spirit Pearl.
Thinking back to a year ago, Elder Qingge threw Yin Li into the water dungeon without saying a word. But recently, she seemed to be ignoring him, yet this kid's strength has increased dramatically.
It's no wonder the master was suspicious.
"It's late, let's go back and rest so we can travel early tomorrow morning."
He called out to the disciple beside him and then left first.
The night was warm and the dark sky was dotted with stars. Chu Qing had almost finished tidying up, so she opened the window and immediately saw the figure standing in the courtyard.
This little rascal has become obedient.
Just as Yin Li had thought, Chu Qing discovered his weakness in his foundation, so she decided to focus on training his endurance and physical strength.
But it's been almost three hours, isn't he going back yet?
She glanced at it briefly, but couldn't resist the urge to jump down from the window frame.
A gust of wind scattered the pear blossoms in the courtyard, their petals drifting and falling lightly into every corner, accompanied by the fluttering of clothing.
"Yin Li, it's time to go back."
A familiar voice suddenly rang out from behind, startling Yin Li. She turned around and met a pair of captivating phoenix eyes.
"Master, Master, your disciple is returning now."
Petals fluttered down, a few landing almost imperceptibly on the boy's dark hair, which only accentuated his jade-like face.
Unable to resist, Chu Qing wanted to raise her hand to brush it off, but suddenly a system warning sounded.
[Attention, attention! The host's expression is too gentle, severely out of character (OOC). Punishment mode will be activated soon!]
!!
Here we go again!
I haven't been shocked by electricity for almost a year, so why is this system warning popping up suddenly?
To avoid losing her composure in front of her apprentice, she didn't say anything more. She simply concealed the tenderness in her eyes and turned to leave without uttering a word.
[5, 4, 3, 2, 1]
here we go!
This damn pain!
Before even entering the door, Chu Qing leaned against the door frame and couldn't help but stumble. All she wanted was to get back quickly and get through these waves of excruciating pain.
Little did they know, everything was being observed by one person.
Master, are you injured?
Yin Li pondered silently, a deep doubt lingering in his eyes.
She was standing under the pear tree, and she had already raised her hand to knock off the petals, but she suddenly turned around, and her expression turned cold.
The same situation occurred a year ago.
Could it be that she isn't Chu Qingge?
His brow furrowed, a furrow that, once the seed of doubt was planted, would take root, sprout, and grow wildly and intricately.
Master, you seem even more mysterious than before. Why don't I risk my life to play with you?
The morning breeze was cool, and a refreshing fragrance filled the air.
As the sky began to clear, Chu Qing was awakened by a knock on the door.
"Master, are you there? Your disciple has brought up breakfast."
I didn't get to sleep until the wee hours of the morning last night; the pain was unbearable!
She quickly tidied herself up, regaining her haughty demeanor, sat down at the table, poured herself a cup of tea, and then leisurely replied, "Okay, come in."
Yin Li pushed open the door and saw the woman rubbing her brow with her index finger, as if she hadn't had a good rest.
He put down the food and prepared to leave.
"stop."
The other person stiffened slightly and turned around to wait for their master to speak.
"Once you're in Crescent Town, don't act rashly. If I find out, you'll be punished when you get back, understand?"
"yes"
Yin Li responded, and suddenly realized that he no longer seemed to dislike his master's cold words as much.
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After Chu Qing finished breakfast, the group quickly headed to Crescent Moon Town without delay.
The journey was smooth, and when they arrived, the town mayor had been waiting for them outside the town gates for a long time.
"Greetings, Elder Qingge. You've all worked hard. Please come with me to settle in."
Thank you.
Chu Qing returned the greeting with clasped hands and followed the town mayor inside.
As soon as I stepped into the city gate, a cloud of yellow sand rushed towards me, the light seemed to dim instantly, and there was a faint demonic aura floating around me.
Looking around, all I could see were tightly closed doors, muddy roads, and the cawing of crows in the branches and the chirping of insects in the grass, creating a desolate and bleak scene.
It looks like things are going badly.
"Elder Qingge, my surname is Zhang and my given name is Liangcai. Alas, I hope you will not find this Crescent Moon Town unpleasant. A few days ago, there was an overabundance of magical beasts, and everyone was afraid to go out."
At this point, Zhang Liangcai couldn't hold back his tears, and his voice choked with emotion.
"Crescent Moon Town has always been located at the border between immortals and demons. The people there already have a hard time living on ordinary days, but now it can be described as a disaster."
"As the town mayor, I cannot bear to see the people suffer, so I beg you to quell this monster chaos."
"Rest assured, we will do our best."
Chu Qing replied earnestly, saying that only now, being in the midst of it, did she have a more real feeling about this world.
Every brick, every tile, every blade of grass, every tree—the pain of desolation and ruin surged into my heart like a tidal wave, grinding against me relentlessly. This is the suffering of the people.
Before long, the group was led to an inn.
"Elder Qingge, accommodations have been arranged for you. Please rest for a while. A banquet will be held at the manor this evening, and you are cordially invited to attend."
"You're too kind, Mayor."
Chu Qing nodded, and the disciples who were traveling with her all moved in. Yin Li waited quietly not far away for her and Zhang Liangcai.
She seemed to notice the other person's figure, and after exchanging pleasantries with the town mayor, she walked towards Yin Li.
"Come with me to the banquet later."
Seeing that he didn't speak, Chu Qing continued, "Tell me, what did you discover along the way?"
"Master, I feel something is strange."
Chu Qing tilted her head, signaling him to continue.
"Logically speaking, with the protective barrier around Crescent Moon Town, ordinary people should be safe going out. But for some reason, what we're seeing today is—"
"Therefore, Zhang Liang has a problem, but such a superficial loophole is probably intentional."
She continued speaking along with the other person, while also pondering the matter.
Upon arriving here today, desolation and silence are the norm. But if the barrier had been well protected, why would it be like this?
Therefore, she must attend tonight's "Feast at Hongmen"!
[Author's Note]
I'm saving up some drafts lately and plan to update every other day, sob sob sob. I hope you can leave a comment when you have time, and I will revise it according to your feedback!
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