Chapter 118: Too Stimulating, I Want to Take a Breather

Within moments, two familiar slender figures arrived together. Leading by half a step was Shao Xuanji, the Sect Master of Linglong Holy Land, wearing a Narcissus Flowing Color Daoist Robe. She looked magnificent and elegant, with her hair piled high, her beauty radiating a sense of poise and dignity.

The female cultivator slightly behind her possessed a face as beautiful as a flower and skin like jade. As she walked, her long skirt fluttered and her colored ribbons danced, resembling a mystical goddess from a painting—a beauty of a thousand charms. She was none other than the Linglong Saintess, Xiao Yueni.

Upon seeing Qi Yuan standing inside the pavilion, the Master and Disciple were both slightly stunned. They quickly composed themselves, stepped forward, and bowed.

“Disciples Shao Xuanji and Xiao Yueni pay respects to Grandmaster.”

“Rise.”

Cheng Feihuang nodded slightly and waved her hand, signaling for the two women to dispense with the formalities.

After standing up, Xiao Yueni gazed at the man before her with a dazed look, her expression full of silent resentment and shy hesitation.

On the other side, Shao Xuanji, the Sect Master of Linglong Holy Land, looked coldly at the same person and said in a stern tone:

“You Little Thief, it wasn't enough that you caused such a huge mess; you even dared to come here and disturb Grandmaster's secluded cultivation.”

“This time, regardless of whether there is evidence or not, I shall properly discipline you on behalf of your Master.”

After all, she was in front of her own Grandmaster. Even though it was inappropriate for her, as the Sect Master, to strike directly, she had to temporarily suppress the indignation in her heart and respectfully requested:

“Grandmaster, it is all this Disciple's fault. Due to a lapse in oversight, I allowed this boy to sneak in here. I ask Grandmaster to hand him over to me to handle; I will certainly give you, venerable one, a satisfactory answer afterward.”

“It matters not.”

Cheng Feihuang raised an eyebrow and waved her hand casually, saying, “I permitted him to come here for an audience. You say this Junior caused a huge mess—could you tell me about it in detail?”

“This…”

Hearing this, Shao Xuanji's eyes darkened as she felt a secret headache coming on.

If she were to recount everything that happened in the illusionary realm, she feared it would soil the Grandmaster's ears. How could she face the Grandmaster with any dignity afterward? But not speaking would risk the appearance of defying the Grandmaster's command. She was truly in a dilemma.

Seeing this, Qi Yuan knew it was his turn to take the stage. While Shao Xuanji was hesitating, he quickly took a step forward and spoke eloquently:

“Reporting to Senior, it happened like this. I have a friend named Liu…”

“…And so, when I regained consciousness, I found myself near the linglong ancient tree, and for some reason, I was holding a Saintess Token in my hand.”

As he spoke, he looked affectionately at the stunned Xiao Yueni and said boldly:

“Although it all stemmed from a misunderstanding, I cannot use that as an excuse to be a heartless and ungrateful man. Therefore, I gathered the courage to seek an audience with Senior, to ask for your permission for the Saintess to marry me.”

“If you agree, I will be wholehearted toward the Saintess and never fail her!”

His words were spoken with both passion and deep affection.

At the same time, he seamlessly cleared himself of all guilt and took the opportunity to confirm his previous words to Cheng Feihuang, achieving multiple goals with a single stroke.

Indeed, sincerity is always the ultimate move.

Now, he just had to wait for Linglong Holy Land to flatly refuse his proposal. Then, he would pretend to be heartbroken and leave dejectedly, while in reality, he would be making a clean escape without taking even a single cloud. It was perfect!

Afterward, these two women would surely avoid him like the plague, let alone cause him trouble… Qi Yuan thought to himself, the smile at the corners of his mouth almost uncontrollable.

After hearing Qi Yuan's words, everyone present was shocked. Even the female Disciples who had led Shao Xuanji and her Disciple for the audience were dumbfounded, looking at him with strange expressions.

They hadn't expected this Dao Child of Tai Xuan to be such a devoted romantic.

What did they, mere guards, do to deserve hearing such explosive gossip? It was truly… too wonderful!

“Fellow Daoist Qi, you…”

As the person involved, Xiao Yueni was even more flustered. Her ears turned red with shame, and her heart pounded wildly. She clearly hadn't expected Qi Yuan to be so bold as to publicly confess to her in front of her Master and Grandmaster.

“Absurd! Utter nonsense!”

Shao Xuanji's face turned pale and then flushed. Finally unable to endure the anger in her heart, she scolded coldly:

“You brat! As the dignified Dao Child of Tai Xuan, how dare you talk such nonsense and speak so wildly before the Grandmaster? Simply outrageous!”

“I am telling you now, the matter of marrying Yueni is absolutely out of the—”

Before she could finish, Cheng Feihuang, who had been silent, suddenly stood up. She walked gracefully to Qi Yuan and said in a soft, gentle voice:

“Qi Yuan, since you wish to marry the Saintess, then I can help you fulfill your wish.”

Saying this, she turned her gaze toward the dazed Xiao Yueni and gave a calm command:

“Linglong Saintess, from now on, you are Qi Yuan's woman. In the future, you must serve him with all your heart and must not be negligent, otherwise, I will not forgive you!”

What?!

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was stunned. For a moment, no one could react, and the atmosphere on the scene became extremely bizarre.

Qi Yuan himself was also completely bewildered. He never expected that his well-planned scheme would take such a dramatic turn. Had Cheng Feihuang lost her mind?

No!

Qi Yuan's eyelid twitched. He subconsciously looked at Cheng Feihuang, whose attitude had changed drastically, and noticed that the golden mist in her eyes had mostly faded at some point, replaced by wisps of greenish light.

The Command Spell worked!

Although for some reason the effect of the Command Spell was slightly delayed, it had finally succeeded. Qi Yuan felt a surge of excitement in his heart.

I knew it.

No child cries every day, and no gambler loses every day. A late effect is still an effect!

“Grandmaster, you… what do you mean by this?”

Here, Shao Xuanji was the first to snap out of her shock. Her eyes widened, and she asked with a face full of astonishment, “You haven't been so angered by this boy that you're speaking in sarcasm, have you?”

“Hmph!”

Cheng Feihuang's beautiful face turned cold, and her tone became sharp. “Sect Master Shao, are you questioning my words?”

As she spoke, a terrifying pressure was suddenly released, instantly enveloping Shao Xuanji. Her breath hitched, and she was immediately forced to her knees.

Shao Xuanji's heart trembled, and she explained with a terrified expression:

“This Disciple wouldn't dare!”

Xiao Yueni also hurriedly knelt on the ground, bowing her head and saying:

“Master definitely did not mean to offend you. Please appease your anger, Grandmaster!”

Cheng Feihuang glanced at them indifferently and said in an icy tone:

“Considering this is your first offense, I will let it pass this time. If there is a next time… I will certainly not show mercy!”

Saying this, she turned her gaze toward Qi Yuan, her expression instantly softening:

“Qi Yuan, whatever else you want to do, just say the word. I will help you achieve your heart's desire.”

After pondering for a moment, Qi Yuan let out a soft sigh and said seriously:

“Let them all leave. I have something I want to discuss with you alone.”

“Mhm.”

Cheng Feihuang nodded without hesitation. She then glanced at everyone in the room and said in a deep voice:

“All of you, withdraw.”

“Disciples obey the decree.”

Although Shao Xuanji was filled with doubts, she still bowed respectfully and pulled the distraught Xiao Yueni out with her.

Once everyone had left, Qi Yuan sat down with a sigh of relief on the cushion that originally belonged to the First Grandmaster of Linglong Holy Land.

What happened today was just too stimulating; I want to take a breather…