Chapter 300: Female Cultivators are Tigresses (3^rd Update)

Moreover, Ye Wenxin was also very concerned that her interactions with Fairy Fengya might make Jin Xiaoqin feel uneasy again. Because of their emotional resonance, Ye Wenxin leaned more on Jin Xiaoqin and managed to muddle through.

Jin Xiaoqin still seemed to have doubts in her heart, but seeing that Ye Wenxin was truly not interested in Fairy Fengya, they began discussing their plans to leave.

“Let’s just go. I really don’t feel comfortable here.”

“But it’s pretty good here; you can eat and drink,” Ye Wenxin said as she casually picked up a spirit fruit and stuffed it into Jin Xiaoqin’s mouth.

The action was so intimate that Jin Xiaoqin felt a chill down her spine. She looked around, but couldn’t identify the source of the gaze. Her confusion grew, while Ye Wenxin, seeing that Jin Xiaoqin didn’t eat the fruit, had already popped it into her own mouth.

“Yes, but for us masters, the mood is a bit delicate.” Jin Xiaoqin ignored the strange feeling, thinking she still felt a bit envious of the situation.

“What kind of apprenticeship ceremony does Master want, then?” Ye Wenxin picked up another fruit and stuffed it into Jin Xiaoqin’s mouth. This time, Jin Xiaoqin ate it, and only after finishing the spirit fruit did she say, “Something better than this.”

Ye Wenxin, taken aback, said, “Master, you’re hundreds of years old. Can you stop comparing yourself to children?”

Jin Xiaoqin smiled, probably realizing that her vanity was at play. Ye Wenxin picked up another spirit fruit, stuffed it into her own mouth, and mumbled, “But there’s indeed an event that would be more sensational than this apprenticeship ceremony.”

Seeing Ye Wenxin’s serious little face, Jin Xiaoqin couldn’t help but ask, “What is it?”

“Your wedding, Master. When the time comes, I’ll make sure it’s a grand event known to all.” However, Ye Wenxin’s serious expression only lasted for three seconds before breaking into a grin.

Jin Xiaoqin pretended to hit Ye Wenxin but, upon careful thought, found some truth in her words. “Indeed, no matter how lavish it is, it can’t compare to a wedding.”

“So Master, do you have anyone you like? If you do, I can start saving spirit stones and throw you a spectacular wedding.” Ye Wenxin pressed Jin Xiaoqin further about her choice of a Dao companion, curious about whether someone as straightforward and bold as Jin Xiaoqin would choose a man or a woman to accompany her on her future cultivation journey.

“I used to think about it, but now, after living for hundreds of years, I don’t want anything anymore.” Jin Xiaoqin couldn’t help but pick up a spirit fruit and eat it. Her gaze turned a bit gloomy, as if reminiscing about something.

Perhaps it was an unknown past or a deeply moving love story. Whatever it was, Ye Wenxin felt that she could not uncover the answer. So, she watched Jin Xiaoqin finish eating and prepared to hand her another spirit fruit, only to find that the moment she picked it up, someone else had already eaten it.

Ye Wenxin thought it was Gu Xiangsi, but when she turned around, she saw that the girl wearing the inner disciple’s robe was none other than Long Qing’er.

Long Qing’er had lost quite a bit of weight, with faint dark circles under her eyes, clearly from being too excited about this special day to sleep. While Ye Wenxin was stunned, Long Qing’er licked the corner of her mouth, saying, “Long time no see, Junior Sister Wenxin.”

This was their first meeting in over two months, and it indeed felt like a long time. Ye Wenxin nodded slightly, just about to introduce Jin Xiaoqin to her, but Long Qing’er was already greeting Jin Xiaoqin.

The two exchanged pleasantries, but before they could finish even three sentences, Long Qing’er was quickly called away, and busily moving around the venue.

Ye Wenxin couldn’t shake the feeling that Long Qing’er was still troubled by something. Perhaps it was the severe blow she received from ‘mercenary’ Fairy Fengya, or maybe it was for other reasons.

Ye Wenxin couldn’t help but glance at her a few more times, only to find a spirit fruit suddenly appear in front of her.

This time, it was Jin Xiaoqin who handed it over. Ye Wenxin unhesitatingly bit into the fruit, and Jin Xiaoqin quickly picked up another one. Ye Wenxin ate again, and this process repeated many times until she finally cried out that she couldn’t eat anymore. Only then did Jin Xiaoqin sigh.

“It seems I’ve been worrying too much.”

“What?”

“I forgot how much girls particularly like you,” Jin Xiaoqin sighed with a hint of implication.

Ye Wenxin blinked dumbfoundedly, but as she reflected on it, she realized she had indeed grown closer to many women, while keeping a considerable distance from men—they either treated her as one of them or as a big sister, none ever showing her any romantic admiration. Suddenly, she found her peach blossom luck to be rather peculiar.

Feeling a bit self-conscious, Ye Wenxin touched her hair and said, “Uh, isn’t it pretty good? At least I won’t be envied by other women.”

“There are some advantages, yes, but don’t you know that female cultivators are tigresses?” Jin Xiaoqin made a mock threatening gesture, causing Ye Wenxin to shrink her neck, recalling the fear of being dominated. Indeed, given the slightest motivation, those women could be incredibly driven.

Ye Wenxin suddenly didn’t want to stay any longer. Seeing that the apprenticeship ceremony was about to begin, she forced a smile and said, “Master, I’ve eaten too many spirit fruits. I need to go to the restroom.”

“Hehe, it’s too late to escape now. Haven’t you noticed those Secret Guards standing at the entrance?” Jin Xiaoqin stuffed another spirit fruit into Ye Wenxin’s mouth.

Ye Wenxin glanced toward the entrance, seeing two Nascent Soul stage Secret Guards, with talismans pasted on the door, clearly indicating that anyone who entered would not be able to leave. Moreover, there were no other exits in the great hall; unless Ye Wenxin could walk through walls, she had no way of escaping.

Although Ye Wenxin had noticed, she didn’t understand Long Qing’er’s intentions.

“What does this mean?”

“It’s a show of strength, considering she’s a princess, and there’s also the Eldest Princess above her.” Jin Xiaoqin found this natural and continued, “Don’t underestimate Long Qing’er. She may be kind to you, but her true nature is there. If her interests are threatened, she might even dare to kill her own aunt.”

Ye Wenxin’s brows furrowed as she felt a sense of crisis. Indeed, this was not a game, but a real world where she couldn’t control everything.

Truth be told, no matter how good the relationship was, Long Qing’er was still Long Qing’er, and Long Qingyue was still Long Qingyue. They each played their respective roles, and were undoubtedly driven by their interests above all.

If one day Ye Wenxin crossed Long Qingyue’s bottom line, they might go from being the closest of friends to the most dangerous of enemies.

Seeing Ye Wenxin deep in thought, Jin Xiaoqin nodded in satisfaction and said, “So, you shouldn’t harm others, and you must always be on guard.”

—End of Volume 3: The Demon Lord’s Escape Progress is at 20%—