Actually, Qi Xiao wasn’t wrong in saying she was pushing a disciple into a pit of fire.
True Master Dao Sword knew very well what she was doing.
Li Wangyan’s behavior towards her had become increasingly excessive lately; she was practically at her limit.
But even though this person had transformed Qi Xiao into a woman, he stubbornly refrained from acting towards Qi Xiao.
And whenever he went to Qi Xiao’s place, he would come back afterwards and seek her out.
He clearly harbored those kinds of desires for Qi Xiao, yet he vented them all on her.
After the first time, Ning Fengxue had become less hesitant… In fact, before returning to the sect, she and Li Wangyan had been together many times.
But the current situation after returning to the sect displeased her.
It felt like she was being used purely as a tool for Li Wangyan to vent his impulses.
Even while Li Wangyan was doing those things to her, she felt his mind was on Qi Xiao.
This gave her a sense of not being valued, of not being seen.
Was Qi Xiao that much better?
Yet, what was even more frustrating was… when she realized this fact, she actually became more excited.
Calling Lin Wushuang back was partly to draw the fire away, and partly a test.
If Li Wangyan acted against Lin Wushuang, it would prove that Qi Xiao was indeed special.
But if Li Wangyan did not act against Lin Wushuang…
Then it would mean—she was the special one to Li Wangyan.
At the thought of this, her heartbeat quickened unconsciously.
She wasn’t exactly expecting such a development, but… given her current relationship with Li Wangyan, if she truly could become someone special in his heart, wouldn’t that be even more advantageous for her?
She had no reason to reject such a possibility.
If—if Li Wangyan really did harbor special feelings for her, then… she could reluctantly become his cultivation partner.
It wouldn’t be unacceptable.
After all, he was inherently exceptional, possessed an Immortal Artifact, and had the potential to reach the Great Dao.
It wouldn’t be a disgrace.
With these thoughts in mind, she stood up, and a water mirror appeared before her.
She gazed at the peerless beauty reflected within, her thoughts in turmoil.
She knew she was beautiful—whether in her former male appearance or her current one.
She even knew that her master back then had insisted on taking her in as a disciple largely because of her looks.
That master, however, had already passed away several years ago.
Her hand lightly touched the water mirror, sending ripples across its surface.
“I should be… more beautiful than Qi Xiao.
Perhaps emotionally, Qi Xiao holds special meaning for him, but men don’t always think with their brains.
No matter how you look at it, my body should be more exciting for a man, more capable of interesting him.
Even if he has a good relationship with Qi Xiao, in terms of physical compatibility, I should be better.”
Speaking of which… what would Lin Wushuang, her eldest disciple, look like?
With his icy temperament, he’d probably be an ice-cold beauty.
From that perspective, she shouldn’t be my match.
She suddenly pointed, shattering the water mirror.
She didn’t even know what she was thinking anymore.
On one hand, she wanted someone to share the pressure; on the other, she wanted to monopolize him?
She felt ashamed of her own thoughts.
“It’s as if I’ve been possessed by an inner demon!
Damn Li Wangyan!
Corrupting my mental state!
Hindering my cultivation!”
* * * *
“Senior Sister!~”
Li Wangyan seemed to be in an exceptionally good mood as he arrived at Qi Xiao’s cave abode.
Seeing his face lit up like a blooming chrysanthemum, Qi Xiao instinctively felt uneasy.
She sensed this guy was probably planning something.
“Junior Brother, is there something you need?”
Li Wangyan remained all smiles.
“Why is Senior Sister so defensive?
This junior brother naturally has matters to attend to.
But I would never harm Senior Sister.
There’s no need for such wariness.”
You’d better not.
Qi Xiao just stared at him.
Li Wangyan sighed.
He then took out a gown from his storage ring.
“The ‘Primordial Veil and Flowing Light Gown’.”
He displayed it as if showing off a treasure.
“The latest from Heavenly Artifice City.
Without connections, you can’t buy it even with money.
Fully functional, strong defensive capabilities, automatically adjusts to size.
Most importantly, it’s very beautiful.”
“You…”
Qi Xiao looked at the gown shimmering with flowing light, completely stunned.
After transforming into a woman, she had been wearing the standard sect robe, which was unisex—and the robe itself was a Golden Core-level artifact, very comfortable to wear.
Why would she need such a gown?
“Senior Sister will be appearing before many disciples in a few days.
How can you not have a gown that draws all eyes?
I want the world to know that Senior Sister is the most beautiful woman under heaven.”
“You are simply…”
Qi Xiao didn’t know what to say.
She then asked, “Did you get a gown like this for Master?”
“Master is a Nascent Soul grand cultivator; she naturally has her own clothes to wear.
This gown… I specifically sought it out for Senior Sister.
“In the past, Senior Sister bestowed upon me a treasured armor; today, I return the favor with an immortal robe.”
Qi Xiao didn’t want it.
“But this thing, for me, is truly…”
“It’s merely an external object.
Is Senior Sister so concerned about it?”
That’s true.
“If that’s the case, then I’ll accept it.
Is there anything else, Junior Brother?”
“Why doesn’t Senior Sister put it on first, let this junior brother have a look?
It would also serve as a reference.”
“You won’t get all excited after I put it on and start wanting to do this and that to me, right?”
Although she thought that, Qi Xiao didn’t refuse.
Based on existing information, Junior Brother didn’t have the ability to control her.
Otherwise, he would have acted long ago.
“Fine.
After all, in my current state, perhaps I should indeed acquire some female cultivator’s attire.
I’ll be using the identity of Qi Huan to move about later anyway.”
She and her master had already decided that after the entrance competition, they would announce a long-term seclusion and move about the sect under their false identities, allowing Junior Brother to act as the acting Peak Lord and handle the peak’s affairs.
That would also make it easier for Junior Brother to investigate the truth behind what happened in the past.
“Junior Brother, please turn around.”
Li Wangyan very naturally turned around, showing not the slightest intention to peek.
This raised him a notch in Qi Xiao’s estimation.
Perhaps matters between men and women aren’t that alluring to cultivators after all.
She swiftly changed into the “Primordial Veil and Flowing Light Gown.”
One had to admit, it lived up to being a new creation from Heavenly Artifice City.
Wearing it felt like wearing nothing at all; it didn’t hinder movement in the slightest, yet the gown’s defensive capabilities were high.
And more crucially, the gown itself had faint, shimmering stardust flowing across it.
It looked a bit too dazzling.
“This is too extravagant, Junior Brother.”
Li Wangyan turned around.
Seeing Qi Xiao in this white gown, a strange brilliance flashed in his eyes.
“As expected of Senior Sister!
This gown seems made for you!
It’s incredibly beautiful!
“It suits Senior Sister’s temperament perfectly!”
Calling you a celestial being who has descended to earth wouldn’t be an exaggeration!”
“How could I possibly wear this gown outside?!”
“Senior Sister is right.”
“?”
Why did you suddenly change your tune?
“Think about it carefully, Senior Sister.
How could I let others see you in such a beautiful state?
This should be a treasure belonging solely to me.”
“Huh?”
I don’t understand the words coming out of your mouth.
“It would be better if Senior Sister didn’t wear this gown outside.
Just wear it during our private meetings.”
Your possessiveness is a bit too strong, isn’t it?
Qi Xiao was well aware that Junior Brother seemed to like her a bit.
But she hadn’t expected his possessiveness to be this intense even before he had ‘conquered’ her.
If he did conquer her…
Wait, why am I even considering the possibility of being conquered by him?
It doesn’t exist.
“Since Junior Brother is giving me this gift, shouldn’t wearing it or not be my decision?
Or does Junior Brother want to take the gown back?
I don’t mind.”
“How could I take back a gift given to Senior Sister?”
Li Wangyan immediately said.
“But, Senior Sister, if you wear it out, is it to attract others’ attention?
If that’s the case, this junior brother would be unhappy.”
Qi Xiao stared at him for a while.
“But, my identity… isn’t it supposed to be Junior Brother’s cultivation partner?
They say a woman is a man’s best accessory.
“The more radiant and dazzling I am, the more face Junior Brother gains in front of others…”
Isn’t that the effect Junior Brother wants?”
“Senior Sister is quite perceptive.”
Li Wangyan felt Qi Xiao made a good point.
He moved closer to her.
“In that case, Senior Sister, why don’t we practice a bit first?”
“Practice?”
“Since we are cultivation partners, what should Senior Sister call me?”
Qi Xiao immediately knew what game this guy was playing.
She shot him a sidelong glance.
“Cultivators aren’t like mortals.
Even as cultivation partners, calling each other ‘Daoist’ is fine.
Or simply using names isn’t bad either.
What exactly are you planning?”
“Sometimes, I really admire Senior Sister.
Senior Sister clearly understands everything, yet can still boldly state obvious falsehoods.
Senior Sister knows what I mean.
Why not just accept it?
Right, Huan’er?”
“!”
The fake identity she was supposed to use later was named Qi Huan. She hadn’t expected him to start calling her “Huan’er” so directly.
“You… what do you want me to… call you?”
“Anything like ‘husband’ or ‘my lord’ is fine. Senior Sister can choose whatever she likes. I’m fine with all of them.”
Li Wangyan looked at Qi Xiao with unconcealed anticipation.
In truth, Qi Xiao didn’t think such forms of address were difficult to say. After all, they were rather archaic—she felt little personal immersion in them. If he had wanted her to say something modern like “hubby,” she might have struggled.
But terms like husband or lord?
As a transmigrator, she regarded it as nothing more than role-playing. She didn’t find it particularly embarrassing.
“Then I’ll call you… husband.
How does that sound, husband?”
Truth be told, Li Wangyan hadn’t expected Qi Xiao to say it so easily.
He forced himself to remain calm.
‘Hmm, not bad.
Senior Sister, you are very perceptive—then let ‘lord’ be for Master to call!’
Master would definitely be embarrassed to the point of exploding.
Qi Xiao was actually looking forward to it a little.
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