Murong Qing

“What should I do, what should I do... Should I kill her?”

“No, no, the Murong family is the boss of Yunzhou, and they have a bunch of old monsters in their family. I can't afford to provoke them.”

“Besides, this little thing has great providence. If I kill her now... it'll be bad for my future cultivation.”

In the mountain forest, Wang Xuanyi poked at the campfire. Lying beside him were one large and one small figure, both of whose complexions had mostly returned to normal. They would probably wake up in another shichen or two.

However, Wang Xuanyi was undecided about the little one's life or death.

He wasn't a bloodthirsty person, and having gone through nine years of compulsory education, he couldn't bring himself to do it, whether morally or personally.

“Cough, cough...”

Wen Sining's coughing caught Wang Xuanyi's attention. Seeing that she was about to regain consciousness, he immediately stepped forward, knocked her out again, and then sat back down by the fire.

She couldn't wake up just yet; she had to wait until the rescuers arrived.

“They should be here soon.”

Ultimately, Wang Xuanyi decided to spare the little girl and left the side of the two females.

Just as Wang Xuanyi left, several Golden Core Realm elders from the Heavenly Martial Immortal Sect arrived at the scene and took Wen Sining and Murong Qing back.

...

Heavenly Martial Immortal Sect.

Tianyun Peak.

After three or four days of regulating her breathing and resting, Wen Sining had completely recovered, and she even felt that her cultivation had progressed a step further.

Over the past few days, she had been tossing and turning in bed, constantly pondering Wang Xuanyi's intentions.

Without a doubt, the one who had knocked her out in the forest was definitely him.

Moreover, the mission had been completed in an inexplicable manner.

Not only did the sect bestow rewards upon her, but the spirit stones and pills she received every month were also doubled.

“Senior Brother Xuanyi...”

Wen Sining did not understand.

Wang Xuanyi's strength was definitely not just what her master had described. Furthermore, she had a feeling that Senior Brother Xuanyi was incredibly powerful—perhaps even stronger than Bai He, the number one disciple of the inner sect.

But why was he hiding it?

Recalling everything about Wang Xuanyi, Wen Sining realized that he deliberately avoided anyone from Tianyun Peak, even in casual settings.

If someone from Tianyun Peak was there, he wouldn't be.

But then again, why would Senior Brother Wang deliberately avoid them?

“Knock, knock!”

“Senior Sister, Master wants us to gather in the main building.”

Long Zitian's voice came from outside the door. Wen Sining replied calmly, “Alright, I'll be right over.”

Wen Sining stopped overthinking. Rather than wasting time here, she might as well find an opportunity to visit Wang Xuanyi in person and ask him face-to-face.

Before leaving, Wen Sining glanced at the communication stone resting on the table, then departed.

Tianyun Peak's main building.

A tiny little girl was bouncing and jumping around, her bright, spirited eyes curiously scanning everything in her surroundings.

She was one of the female leads Wang Xuanyi had saved, Murong Qing—a young girl of the Murong family who would become a capable assistant to the protagonist in the later stages of the novel.

After consultations between the Heavenly Martial Immortal Sect and the Murong family, it was ultimately decided that Murong Qing would be apprenticed under Xiao Hongye, becoming her fifth disciple.

“Xiao Qing, come to Senior Sister.”

Looking at the adorable little girl, Leng Ning'an felt a surge of affection. Her tone was no longer cold, but extremely gentle.

“No, I want to find the big sister in the green dress.”

Murong Qing immediately refused.

She didn't like cold people; a child's natural aversion made her dislike Leng Ning'an.

“Uh, haha...” Leng Ning'an wasn't angry, only laughing awkwardly.

“Xiao Qing, let Senior Brother hug you. I have candy for you to eat.”

Long Zitian, who was standing nearby, spoke up.

Murong Qing was his capable assistant in the later stages of the novel. Not only was she extremely powerful, but dual cultivating with her would yield immense benefits, allowing him to further contact the Dao of Extreme Yin.

Thus, a wife had to be raised from childhood.

With a smile on his face, Long Zitian waved a few colorful candies in his hand.

“Uncle, that trick of yours might work on normal kids, but do you think I, Murong Qing, am just any ordinary child? I'm the most famous genius in our family!” Murong Qing stood with her hands on her hips, looking at Long Zitian with a face full of disdain.

“Pfft.”

Leng Ning'an and Huo Huang burst out laughing at the same time.

Indeed, Long Zitian's trick was a bit outdated. Any child who was slightly older wouldn't care much for candy, let alone a young lady of the Murong family who had been pampered since childhood.

Long Zitian laughed awkwardly, thinking to himself, “This girl's tongue is still as sharp as ever.”

Creak!

While the others were laughing and chatting, Wen Sining pushed the door open and walked in. Like she had found a bolster, Murong Qing slid right into her arms.

“Sister Wen, has your injury healed?”

Looking at the little girl in her arms, Wen Sining gently patted her head and said softly, “Thanks to the medicine sent by Little Qingqing's family, I've already recovered.”

“Hehe, that's great! Then when are you going to take me to find Big Brother?”

“!”

Little Murong's single sentence left the four of them stunned.

What did that mean?

What big brother was she looking for?

Wen Sining, however, thought of something and asked, “Little Qingqing, who is this big brother you're talking about?”

“Just Big Brother.”

“...”

Staring at their puzzled expressions, Murong Qing fell into deep thought. Having been deeply unconscious at the time, she hadn't clearly seen Wang Xuanyi's face. She only remembered that Big Brother had held her, and it felt very warm and comfortable.

“Sining, Xiao Qing was too deeply corroded by deathly energy. It's only normal that she doesn't remember who saved you both. Don't play around too much.”

Just then, Xiao Hongye returned.

“Yes, Master.”

The five of them spoke in unison and bowed together.

After saying that, Murong Qing looked up at Xiao Hongye, only feeling that her master was so beautiful—like a fairy descending from the heavens, completely mesmerizing.

“Sit down.” Xiao Hongye waved her hand, and the disciples quietly sat down. She then spoke, “Sining, I went to the place you mentioned. I didn't detect any aura other than yours. Furthermore, that dead thing was a damaged Nascent Soul Realm cultivator. Other than that, there was no trace of Xuanyi's aura.”

Hearing this, Wen Sining frowned and pondered, “Master, I am certain that the one who saved me and Xiao Qing was absolutely Senior Brother Xuanyi. I just don't know how he fought off that dead thing.”

As soon as these words were spoken, Leng Ning'an and the other three gasped in shock.

Master had just said that the dead thing was a damaged Nascent Soul Realm cultivator. Even if it was damaged, it wasn't something they, who were only in the Foundation Establishment Realm, could contend with.

But then, Wen Sining had said that the one who saved them was Wang Xuanyi.

Could it be that Wang Xuanyi already possessed the strength to contend with a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator?

Who on earth was lying?

Hearing their conversation, Murong Qing poked her small head out and asked, “Sister Sining, is the Senior Brother Xuanyi you're talking about the Big Brother who held me?”

Two or three days ago, members of the Murong family had visited. Aside from thanking Wen Sining in person, they had also thanked Wang Xuanyi out of suspicion.

At that time, Murong Qing was still unconscious and couldn't confront him in person.

However, Wang Xuanyi had quickly explained, “The one who saved your young lady was someone else. I was merely the one who reported the news.” Using this as an excuse, he had declined their gifts.

The Murong family didn't take it to heart, and neither did Xiao Hongye.

They wouldn't believe that a kid in the Foundation Establishment Realm could contend with a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator. If that were truly the case, the world would be in utter chaos.