For the following four days, Sheng Tian immersed himself cultivating in Energy and Body Systems.
Xiao Lian too didn't say anything but from time to time, she would think of something and her mood would turn better as a proud smile hung on her face.
Whenever Sheng Tian saw that excited and smug smile on her face, he knew what it meant—Someone is going to be fucked up and very hard at that!
He cultivated diligently though, skipping sleep and meals. As a result, the lonely women in the Qin Capital felt even more lonely.
The Qin Clan dispatched 100 Emperor Realm Experts to find him. The noble families, sects and great clans were shocked at Qin Clan's efforts. Realising that there could be a hidden secret, they sent their own experts to find him.
Meanwhile, the Qin Clan got an order from the Royal Family demanding an explanation regarding the strange outcome of the trials. When Qin Feng heard that the Royal Princess herself asked him to be sensible, he could only grit his teeth and pass on the truth.
When all this is happening, the woman in green used her charms and all the male members of the team were seduced and brought to bed by her. She used the same snake seal on them and questioned them. However, the answers only gave her dissatisfaction.
Now the only males left are Ling Chen and Ling Tian who was missing.
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Finally, on the day before auction, the Woman in green got the chance she wanted.
Ling Chen was sitting in the regular spot drinking wine.
The network of devils in the Qin Capital were efficient and gave her all the information on his daily schedule. Analysing it, she planned the current situation.
Ling Chen was thinking of the auction tomorrow night.
Through the window, he saw the tall tower in the centre of the city. It was the memorial of a great figure—the Shield Hero. Ling Chen sighed.
The Image of a bulky man holding a shield appeared in his mind. As the past clouded him, he sighed bitterly and muttered under his breath "Brother Bear, It would have been so nice if you also reincarnated. I miss drinking with you."
He drank one mug after the other as if he was drinking sorrow itself. Then his vision caught a woman dressed in provocative clothing approaching him.
Sensing her aura which was deeply concealed, Ling Chen eyes shone with a glint.
Lu Xiya! This was a person he would always recognise, even if she turned to ashes.
The reason for the death of Brother Bear! That night, it was this woman who killed him! This was the same woman who was responsible for the fall of one of the pillars in the War of Heroes vs Baddies.
Despite his impeding fury, his keen senses told him that if he were to fight her head on, he would die without a doubt. So, he didn't make any rash moves and waited for her ball to land in his court. His greatest advantage would be her ignorance towards his familiarity with devils.
The Woman in the green arrived at his table. With a slight twist of her slim waist, she bent and her face arrived before his "Can I have a drink, Mister?"
Ling Chen knew that she was using a profound art for charming people. With his abnormal will power and knowledge beforehand, he didn't fall for it. Yet, he played along with her as he acted like a lust driven fool.
Following that, the woman said she wanted to return to her room. Ling Chen, however, pulled her by the waist like a scoundrel and promised to show her a better room.
Lu Xiya braced herself and followed him not wanting to instigate any more trouble. If she opposed him, her charm effects might wear off and she would be suspected. She can easily kill the punk, but if some expert sensed her abnormal aura, things will worsen.
Soon, Ling Chen reached his residence. Liu Feifei was in the living room when they both came in.
Before she could question him, Ling Chen yelled at her "Get the Fuck off! I got a better woman to now."
Liu feifei looked at Lu Xiya and then at Ling Chen. Finally, like a heartbroken wife, she lowered her head and ran away with tears pouring down her face.
Lu Xiya hot breath hit his ear "Wouldn't she cause trouble, Mister?"
His body had a natural reaction which Ling Chen hated very much for lusting after this woman but he still acted along as he smugly boasted "She is the little woman I picked up. How can she even dare to think of causing trouble? If anything, she would be eternally grateful for being able to serve me until now."
Lu Xiya thought 'This ant is sure presumptuous and prideful. Though he hidden it till now, he seemed to be driven by vanity. It would be easy to make him a devil. He could even become a
Golden Devil, or perhaps the Heavenly Devil. We need more people.'
Qin Qing was on her way to Ling Chen. Looking at the scene unfold, she stood at the entrance as though her soul was lost. Tears fell like a waterfall and she was engulfed by boundless darkness.
Before she was about to collapse, Liu Feifei dragged her out. After making sure they were at a safe distance, she spoke in her ear in an urgent tone "Ling Chen is in danger. We need to help him, quick."
Qin Qing was shaken. She looked incredulously at Liu Feifei.
Shaking Qin Qing, Liu Feifei eye brows furrowed "That woman is a Heavenly Devil and a Hell Commander! Only you can save him now. Call your grandfather to kill her before she escapes.
She is definitely stronger than a Peak Emperor! That woman is a calamity once she reverts to her peak. No one could stop her!" the more she spoke, the more anxious her tone became.
She knew this woman, Lu Xiya. She didn't even bother to change her appearance, because the ones who saw her true face were mostly dead in the first meeting itself!
Even if they knew, they would only hear her title— Alluring Snake Devil.
Qin Qing pushed her movement profound arts to the extreme and headed to the Qin Jade Palace.
Qin Jade Palace has a special area with rich profound energy. It is the Cultivation ground for the Grand Elders of the Clan and the great seniors in the hierarchy! It is also hailed as Qin Heavenly Land. The area has a special underground entrance in the Qin Palace.
Qin Heavenly Land has an ancient array that gathers the profound energy between heaven and earth. This place speeds up and stabilises cultivation at the same time, thus becoming the dream land for many.
Cultivators of Qin Clan with huge merits are given a period of time to cultivate here for the exchange of their merits. This is very extravagant spending for anyone of the clan and many can only dream of it.
In this array, at the core is Qin Mu's cultivation place. Disturbing him is a serious crime. So, anyone who wants to meet him except the Clan Head and the Grand Elders would have to wait until he comes out.
However, Qin Qing had no time to care about that and rushed into the Qin Heavenly Land.
With her commandment token from the Qin Trials, she had no problem entering the Land.
Right when she stepped in from the stairs, thick profound energy entered her body as she felt felt like bathing in a warm spring.
Focusing her mind, she looked at the center of the Heavenly Land. A simple home was constructed from Ancient Wood. It was the cultivation abode of her Grand Father.
Disregarding the potential punishment, she dashed forward.
Meanwhile, at Ling Chen's room.
"Mister, How about I give you a pleasant experience?" Lu Xiya asked as she tried to move her hand to his neck. She wanted to apply the mark on him as soon as possible.
But Ling Chen held both of her hands as he smiled lewdly and said "What now? You are so eager to serve me, eh? Didn't think you were so horny, you little bitch."
"Hehe." Lu Xiya chuckled seductively but inside she decided to kill this bastard before she left.
She dropped her plan of recruiting him to be a devil and only wanted to hear his howls of pain as she tore his skin and muscles part by part.
"Well then, how about you tell me what you want? Then this Lord would naturally give it to you. Hehe" Ling Chen, still knee deep in the act, held her hands and placed it on his chest and continued his rubbish talk to buy some time.
He knew that once he was exposed, it would be very dangerous. This venomous woman might kill him on the spot if he is not on guard. But he had to kill her at all costs. She is a living poison. Her existence is too high of a threat to ignore!
At Qin Heavenly Land:
Qin Qing arrived at Qin Mu's cultivation room. Leaving the manners and etiquette to the wind, she yelled "Grandpa, there is a huge threat looming over Qin Clan. Only you can solve this. Trust me and please help!".
Qin Mu was interrupted from cultivation. He decided to punish who had the guts but hearing that it was his granddaughter, he relaxed but her words perplexed him and thought she was playing a joke. He decided to teach her right and wrong.
Qin Qing soon saw a tall Old Man with white hair but a strongly built body coming out of the room.
She didn't give him the chance to talk and held his hand to plead "Grandpa I know you may not believe me. But I swear on the Commandment token that it is. Please come."
Qin Mu was stupefied. Even with his vast experience, he couldn't understand the matter that let his granddaughter go so far to put even the glory of Commandment token at stake.
After knowing the location, he held her hand and they both disappeared in the next second.
Outside Qin Qing's residence, Liu Feifei was pacing back and forth clutching the hem of her dress.
The next moment, she saw Qin Qing appearing with Qin Mu.
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At the North of the Qin Capital, Outside of the city, near a deserted path:
Lying down on grass bed on a mountain top, Sheng Tian chewed a grass stalk as he stared at the blue sky.
Next to him on the soft grass bed was Xiao Lian with a soft grass cushion as her pillow as she stared at him with her scarlet eyes. There was a pondering expression on her face.
A few moments later, she couldn't help but ask "Why are we here?"
Sheng Tian continued to stare at the sky "We should probably be at the right place. You will know soon."
Xiao Lian was perplexed. She was staying with him all the time. So, she saw everything he saw. So why doesn't she know why they came here?
The mind is its own place and in itself, can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven.
—John Milton
Your mind is your ultimate friend and ultimate enemy.
—an Ancient Adage