Chapter 2672: Different Intentions

Yan Xuehen was scared out of her wits. Having dedicated her life to fighting Yun Jianyue, she would be lucky if she got away with a tattered reputation after stealing her disciple’s man.

Zu An spoke up and said, “I took Sect Master Yan’s soul to the Netherworld to visit Chuyan.”

“Soul projection?” Pei Mianman widened her eyes in realization.

“Can a living person’s soul enter the Netherworld?” Yun Jianyue asked in astonishment.

𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

“It shouldn’t have been possible under normal circumstances, but with my current strength, I can bring a person in, though it’s only limited to the soul,” Zu An replied gleefully. He had to be the only human in the world capable of this feat.

“That’s wonderful! I want to go to the Yellow Spring Road to examine those Red Spider Lilies.” Pei Mianman was overjoyed. She hadn’t been able to do much with her Paramita Butterfly. Taking a look at the Red Spider Lilies could help her reap some benefits. She turned to Yan Xuehen and asked, “Sect Master Yan, did you see the Red Spider Lilies? Are they beautiful?”

Yan Xuehen had enough time to regain her composure. “Yes, they are unforgettably beautiful.”

Pei Mianman’s eyes twinkled in excitement. She was already imagining how romantic it would be for her to stroll through a field of Red Spider Lilies with her lover.

But Yun Jianyue wasn’t that easily fooled. She eyed the two of them and asked, “Are you sure that’s all?”

Zu An replied with a smile, “What else could there be?”

Yun Jianyue pushed on with narrowed eyes, “A person’s senses are heightened in soul form. Did you do anything impolite to the ice sculpture?”

Before Zu An could reply, Yan Xuehen harrumphed. “What do you mean by that, demoness?” She was nowhere as confident as she appeared, but she knew it would appear more suspicious if she didn’t fight back when her archenemy was slandering her.

Zu An secretly shot Yan Xuehen a thumbs-up.

Who could have thought the cold Yan Xuehen would be such a wonderful actress? Is acting second nature to all women?

Yun Jianyue burst into laughter. “What else could I mean? I don’t believe you two didn’t get intimate while he was escorting you to the Netherworld.”

Yan Xuehen replied with a cold face, “Indeed, but we have nothing to hide.”

There was no way to hide this matter. The other women would know right away when Zu An took them to the Netherworld. It would be unwise to lie about this matter.

Please forgive me, founder of daoism...

For some reason, she had been lying more than ever after meeting Zu An.

Zu An was worried that Yan Xuehen couldn’t cope with the situation alone, so he helped to explain, “She needed to remain within a meter of me in the Netherworld, so some physical contact was inevitable. I’d never disrespect Chuyan’s master.”

That single line made the three women present blush.

Yan Xuehen thought about how she had been thoroughly taken advantage of.

Yun Jianyue felt conscience-stricken. She was Qiu Honglei’s master, after all.

Hmph, this won’t do. I must make sure that stone cold woman suffers the same plight before our relationship is revealed, or else I’ll become a laughingstock.

Pei Mianman alternated her gaze between Zu An and Yan Xuehen. She knew that the two of them had a thing, so she decided to quietly watch their performance.

I’m not surprised by Ah Zu’s acting skills, but Yan Xuehen usually appears so dignified and upright. I didn’t expect her to be such a good liar too.

Yan Xuehen was starting to feel uncomfortable. She quickly replied, “Regent, thank you for bringing me to meet Chuyan. I should return to my seclusion now. I shan’t impose on you any further.”

She turned around and left.

Zu An panicked. He couldn’t bear for her to leave so quickly.

However, Yun Jianyue moved even faster. “Ice sculpture, we have known each other for many years now. Isn’t it impolite of you to leave just like that? You should stay a few more days.”

Yan Xuehen’s face reddened.

More like being played with for a few days if I choose to stay.

But she refused to give in. “I have nothing to say to you. Or are you looking for a fight?”

“Sure. I’ve been wanting to challenge you to a fight—my cultivation has advanced a fair bit recently. You won’t chicken out, will you?” Yun Jianyue sneered.

Yan Xuehen couldn’t stop herself despite knowing it was a taunt. “Hah, of course not.”

“Then let’s fight right now.” Yun Jianyue rolled up her sleeves.

Pei Mianman secretly laughed.

The leader of the Devil Sect and the leader of the orthodox sects, yet they're acting like a pair of countryside aunties.

Yan Xuehen looked away. “Not now. My soul is still affected by the Netherworld’s death energy. I’ll need some time to recuperate.”

Her legs were still trembling from the earlier ordeal. She wouldn’t be a match for the demoness in her current state.

“Fine, I shan’t take advantage of your weakness. I’ll wait a few days for you here till you’re ready to challenge me,” Yun Jianyue replied.

Zu An also interjected, “Sect Master Yan, you should stay here a couple days more. There are many things regarding Chuyan and the universal deities that I need to discuss with you.”

Yan Xuehen snorted in her mind.

What an obvious lie.

In truth, she couldn’t bear to leave either, so she used her duel with Yun Jianyue as an excuse to stay.

Zu An settled her down in the neighboring room. This was the old libationer’s residence. Out of respect for the old libationer, there were no other residences in the vicinity other than his.

Yan Xuehen didn’t want to interact with anyone else in the academy. She figured that Ah Zu wouldn’t mess around when there were other people in the courtyard, so she agreed to it. She quickly found an excuse to take her leave and rest in her room.

I feel as if my body is in tatters even though it was just a union of souls...

Yun Jianyue looked at Yan Xuehen’s fleeing silhouette and frowned. “Something feels off about the ice sculpture.”

Pei Mianman, who had guessed the truth, looked at Zu An and snorted.

Feeling conscience-stricken, Zu An asked Yun Jianyue about the reason behind her visit.

“What else? I’m here to look for my darling disciple. Do you think I’d be here for you?” Yun Jianyue couldn’t reveal their intimate relationship as Pei Mianman was around too.

Zu An smiled sheepishly. “I just visited Honglei not long ago. She’s on the verge of a full recovery.”

“I can’t rest at ease until I see her in person.” Yun Jianyue was nervous. Qiu Honglei had left home and met with a mishap after witnessing her affair with Zu An. This matter had been weighing on her mind.

Zu An nodded. He understood how she felt, so he took off his pendant. A cave paradise soon manifested in the courtyard. He brought the two women inside.

A beautiful figure rushed out from the place and leaped into Zu An’s arms. “You heartless thing. You haven’t visited us for a long time now. Did your feelings change?” She pummeled him as she spoke.

Zu An felt a headache settling in.

That tone... It can only be Black Jing Teng.

When they saw the beautiful lady dressed in black lace acting coyly around Zu An, Yun Jianyue and Pei Mianman’s faces darkened.

You have successfully trolled Yun Jianyue for +66... +66... +66...

You have successfully trolled Pei Mianman for +66... +66... +66...