Xu Sheng's ink-colored eyes sparked with curiosity, "Oh? Who are the other two disciples who have taken the task?"
This was not a mission from the sect, but a commissioned task, and it specified that three disciples must go together, which indicated that the task was very difficult!
The disciple before him apologized with a full face, "I cannot reveal that before you, Junior Brother Xu, take on the task!"
Resting his chin on his hand, Xu Sheng pondered and said, "Then tell me about this commissioned task first. I need to consider whether to take it or not!"
This disciple, seeing that he was rather reasonable, breathed a sigh of relief and said solemnly, "This commissioned task is to ask our Xuantian Sect to deal with a Monster Beast in a village, which is said to have reached the strength of the Golden Core Stage Sixth Layer and above! Normally, only disciples at the Golden Core Stage could take this task, but since you, Junior Brother Xu, defeated Mo Li, an exception can be made for you!"
After some contemplation, Xu Sheng nodded and said, "Golden Core Stage Monster Beast, good, I'll take this task!"
He had thought it would be at least the Nascent Soul Stage, only to find out it was just a Golden Core Stage Monster Beast, but
The disciple's face brightened with joy, and he took out a piece of parchment similar to a contract and placed it on the table. Xu Sheng bit his finger, letting a drop of blood fall onto the parchment. Once the blood soaked into the parchment, it signified that he had accepted the task!
He then inquired again, "Now, can you tell me who the other two disciples are?"
After safely storing away the parchment, the disciple smiled and said, "Of course, the other two disciples who have taken the commissioned task are Brother Mo Li and Elder Sister Gu Linruo!"
Upon hearing these words, Xu Sheng's face suddenly took on a peculiar expression...
They were all individuals with whom he had a history; Mo Li most likely took the task because of Gu Linruo...
If he were sensible, Xu Sheng might spare him, but if he persisted in obstructing him, he was already close to death!
Suddenly recollecting something, the disciple earnestly reminded, "By the way, Junior Brother Xu, you should be careful around Brother Mo Li. Since you defeated him in the Five Peaks competition, he probably won't let it go so easily and might strike against you!"
Xu Sheng smiled indifferently, "Thanks for the reminder, Senior Brother."
With those words, he turned and left under the watchful eyes of the female disciples of the Xuantian Sect...
Immediately after, these female disciples rushed toward the disciple handling tasks, their voices filled with excitement, "Junior Brother Xu has taken on another task, let's hurry and take one too!"
"I want in! I want in! A task that allows me to be alone with Junior Brother Xu, how could I let you succeed?"
"Don't push me! Junior Brother Xu is mine!! Quickly give me the task he took!"
The disciple handling the tasks wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and explained with an awkward smile, "Uh, sisters, the commissioned task that Junior Brother Xu has taken requires the Golden Core Stage to take on, and the spots are already filled, so come back next time, please, I promise!"
He never thought he would have a day when he was so popular!
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Tianlan Peak!
Xu Sheng stepped into the courtyard and looked at Yun Cong and Mu Yun, whose expressions were somewhat uncertain.
In a soft voice, he began, "Senior Brother Yun, Senior Brother Mu! What are you up to?"
Yun Cong, with weary eyes, turned toward Xu Sheng and sighed, "Junior Brother Xu, Mo Junior Sister still refuses to talk to us; you should go apologize yourself."
Mu Yun also nodded in agreement and said, "Indeed! Ever since that incident, Mo Junior Sister is unwilling even to leave her room. You should go yourself, Junior Brother Xu. Senior Brother Yun and I are already helpless!"
They had tried persuading her many times, to no avail!
With a hint of apology, Xu Sheng said, "Sorry to trouble you both before, Senior Brothers. Then, I shall personally visit Elder Sister Mo myself."
Without delay, he quickly walked over to Mo Qingyue's room, raised his hand, and gently knocked on the door, "Elder Sister Mo, may I come in?"
However, no one answered him...
With no choice, he stood at the doorway and cautiously inquired, "Elder Sister Mo, last time it was really just a joke. If you are still angry, may I, your Junior Brother, apologize to you here?"
After a moment, an extremely displeased voice finally came from the room...
"Not good! If you've come to say these things, then just leave!"
Xu Sheng took a deep breath and pursed his thin lips before saying, "Elder Sister Mo, I've only been in the Xuantian Sect for less than a month, but within Tianlan Peak, you've taken care of me many times. To be honest, it's impossible not to feel grateful, but I believe our affection is mostly that of siblings, far from the level of partners!"
After he said this, the sound of quickened breathing came from the room...
"If Elder Sister is angry about this, there's really no need! Feelings also need to accumulate over time. If Elder Sister Mo also has favorable feelings towards me, it's actually possible to try becoming partners,"
"Whether it works out or not, at least it's an explanation to oneself, don't you think?"
After saying this, Xu Sheng couldn't help but smack his lips...
But no matter what, the first priority was to cheer up Mo Qingyue, and the rest could be discussed later!
The voice inside softened slightly, with a hint of tentativeness asking, "Junior Brother Xu, what you just said... is it true?"
Xu Sheng's eyes brightened, seizing the opportunity, he said, "Of course, it's true. I've never lied to you, have I?"
After a few seconds of silence, Mo Qingyue's soft voice said, "Then, Junior Brother Xu... come in, please!"
Only then did Xu Sheng speak, "Alright, Elder Sister, I'm coming in!"
After the words fell, he pushed open the room door and walked in...
After closing the door behind him, Xu Sheng's gaze turned to Mo Qingyue, who was quietly lying in bed, her delicate body covered by a blanket...
Xu Sheng paused, puzzled, "Elder Sister, are you sick??"
Mo Qingyue's Beautiful Eyes flickered a few times, noncommittally responding, "Mm! Maybe it's a cold. Junior Brother Xu, come to my bedside, please."
Upon hearing this, Xu Sheng, without pretense, walked to her bedside and sat down...
Then, with tenderness, he reached out and gently touched her forehead...
This action brought a blush to Mo Qingyue's face, and she whispered, "Junior Brother Xu, what you just said... it doesn't feel real to me... I think... I want."
Xu Sheng, puzzled, "Elder Sister Mo?"
Mo Qingyue bit her thin lips and said, "I want to do what partners ought to do!"
After her words fell, she threw back her blanket, revealing her alluring, smooth body, laying it bare before Xu Sheng!
Xu Sheng's eyes suddenly narrowed...
He had a feeling that something was amiss!!
And sure enough, Mo Qingyue reached out again and grasped Xu Sheng, causing him to land unpreparedly on top of her delicate body, their eyes locked at a close distance...
Xu Sheng exclaimed in astonishment, "Elder Sister Mo, you..."
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