On the altar, the Treasure Lotus Lamp sprinkled specks of light, surrounding the master and disciple within.

Tianxuan's fingers gently moved, laying out a barrier around them, isolating the inside from the outside, and at the same time, she asked, "How is the situation in Divine Capital? Has the Yin Law Department shown any unusual activity?"

"There have been changes in Liangzhou Province, and the two princes have also temporarily set aside their dispute, returning to the calm of the past. The Yin Law Department has frequent movements, with many Yin Gods all rushing to Liangzhou Province. It's unclear what they're planning. According to reports from the Southern Heavenly Department, it seems that the Five Generals of the Yin Law Department might have also come to Liangzhou Province," replied Gongsun Qingyue.

"Ji Xuantong? The Yin Law Department really does value the Book of Luo River Map. It seems the rumors are true, Earth Uncle must have indeed suffered Heaven's Punishment," Tianxuan commented indifferently.

Ji Xuantong, one of the Five Generals, whose strength was no less than the Head King You, but because he was not from the main line of the Royal Family but a conferred king, he didn't receive the kingship. His status in the Yin Law Department was also slightly inferior to King You.

This man had once commanded an army, and in his lifetime, he was a remarkable figure, comparable to figures like Jiang Li and Yun Jiuye of the Dinghu Sect True Inheritors. He was a genius of the Ji Family, and after death, he became a Ghost Hero, elevated to a fourth-rank Dao Fruit as one of the Five Generals. His strength improved even further, making him a significant figure within the Yin Law Department.

"What about the situation with the Eldest Prince?"

"After clashing with Master, Daoist Guang Cheng of Yuxu Temple personally went up to Kunxu Immortal Palace and split their gates with a single sword strike, forcing the Immortal Queen to retreat. The faction of the Eldest Prince has temporarily lost strong support and has been very compliant."

Yuxu Temple and Kunxu Immortal Palace were both located on Kunxu Mountain, one to the east and the other to the west, effectively neighbors. If one were to take action, it would be quite convenient.

It seems that the message had been passed back to the Sect by these individuals from Yuxu Temple, prompting Daoist Guang Cheng to make his move.

That person cultivated the Sword Dao and was ruthless in his actions. In his youth, he didn't care for sparing the fairer sex. Anyone who was an enemy, male or female, he would kill. Because he had slain some famous beauties, he earned the nickname 'Flower Destroying Daoist.' He was quite a match for the Dragon Slayer Daoist in his time.

Now that he was older, he was even less concerned about such matters.

If the Immortal Queen did not return, Daoist Guang Cheng might actually dismantle Kunxu Immortal Palace.

"And what about Yong Province?"

"Elder Yuheng has been sent there. Although he is helping a junior brother and guarding the junior brother's family, who doesn't know that the junior brother is almost considered part of our Gongsun Family now? Knowing that there was an opportunity to please the master, Elder Yuheng was very happy. I heard he handed over all his current affairs to the second senior brother and rushed to Yong Province overnight."

The master and disciple were originally conversing peacefully, question and answer, but when this statement was finished, there seemed to be a change.

Originally, they were discussing the assassination incident that had happened to the Jiang's Ancestral Land, but the conversation turned around and somehow ended up on the relationship between someone and Tianxuan.

"Master, do you know how your disciple's Dao Fruit of the Three Holy Mothers is to be Demonstrated?" Gongsun Qingyue asked softly.

"After this period of time, I've discovered that the more forbidden the love is, the more it can push forward the demonstration of the Dao Fruit. The more one adheres to their feelings, the more it catalyzes the fusion of the Dao Fruit. In this time, my Dao Fruit has changed thrice a day; the improvement in my abilities is visible to the naked eye. I might reach Perfection very soon."

Tianxuan carefully distilled Gongsun Qingyue's words and came to a conclusion.

That is, the more forbidden, the stronger it is – such as…

Having a marital connection with one's master's man.

Although the Dao Fruit of the Three Holy Mothers was given to Gongsun Qingyue by Tianxuan, she didn't understand it very well, as it was a Uniqueness Dao Fruit, not something that could be reasoned with common sense. Within the Sect, there were also no records of the Dao Fruit of the Three Holy Mothers; it was something Tianxuan had obtained by chance in the past.

Now she knew it, and there was a surge of high pressure within her, as if her blood was rushing to her head.

Even with Tianxuan's disposition, there was an impulse to utter vile words.

What a peculiar Dao Fruit.

There actually existed such a method of demonstrating a Dao Fruit, truly unheard of and unseen.

If Jiang Li were here, he would surely say that Tianxuan was narrow-minded. There even existed a method of derivation involving Luu Dongbin and a biting dog, so why not others?

Unfortunately, Jiang Li was not aware of the situation, and now Tianxuan alone had to bear the pressure.

Tianxuan had calculated every possibility, even down to the causal threads, yet she had overlooked this detail, allowing a Dao Fruit to disrupt her plans. She had managed to keep it from Jiang Li, an experienced person, yet Gongsun Qingyue was closing in on the truth.

However, it might not be too late to remedy it.

"The former Family Head of the Jiang family, Jiang Tao, was most likely killed by the Emperor's hand," Tianxuan mused, "otherwise, it wouldn't explain the progress of your Dao Fruit. Only such a blood feud could create an irreconcilable conflict between the two families, promoting such advancement in your Dao Fruit. But rest assured, Qingyue, with your master here, no one will ruin the good thing between you and Jiang Li."

Gongsun Qingyue: "…"

She never imagined that Tianxuan could bring the conversation full circle like that.

And indeed, the reason sounded somewhat sensible.

But—

"Master, when was the last time you teased me?" Gongsun Qingyue sighed softly, saying.

Upon hearing this, Tianxuan was slightly taken aback.

"You raised me from a young age, no one knows you better than I do. Master, you appear graceful and dignified in front of others, but in reality, you are petty and have a wicked sense of humor, often teasing your disciples for fun. But now, think about it, how long has it been since you made fun of me?"

Gongsun Qingyue stared at Tianxuan, her words sharp and piercing, "Ever since you went to Divine Capital, most of your attention has been on my junior brother, even the thought of teasing me has lessened. No matter how unpredictable your thoughts are, this kind of unintentional action can't deceive anyone."

Every sentence struck the heart, like sharp swords trying to rip through Tianxuan's facade.

However, Tianxuan remained unflappable, giving a warm smile, and said, "So, my little Qingyue is jealous. I hadn't realized you had such a fondness. Very well, I will show you more attention, lest you become jealous of even your junior brother."

She was still concealing something.

Seeing this, Gongsun Qingyue also smiled.

"Well then, since Master has no intention of it, I can rest assured," she said with a smile, producing the Wordless Heavenly Scripture, "I've calculated my own marital prospects and found that the stars of Peach Blossom, Red Phoenix, and Heavenly Happiness have all moved, entering the spouse palace. It is better to marry sooner rather than later. Better to settle this marriage matter soonest, to prevent junior brother from attracting bees and butterflies, and avoid some brazen girl throwing herself at him."

You are the brazen girl!

Tianxuan secretly gritted her teeth.

Rebellious, they're all rebellious, one disciple less disciplined than the other, and now even the paper tiger at the bottom of the master-disciple food chain dares to challenge her authority.

"Why don't you just lay it out with Jiang Li, you've been dragging it out. You are not in a hurry, but I am," Tianxuan was inwardly furious, but on the surface, she still joked with Gongsun Qingyue as if nothing was amiss.

However, she knew in her heart that there was indeed a leak.

Gongsun Qingyue was the one she had personally taught; how could she not understand her thoughts?

This time, her eldest disciple genuinely had suspicions.

This caused a flicker of bewilderment in Tianxuan's heart.

The matter she intended to keep secret for a lifetime had finally been exposed. It would be difficult to manage in the future.

...

...

While the two women, master and disciple, were engaging in a verbal duel, sharp as hidden swords, Jiang Li was also setting his sights on the good elder brother.

"The Golden Dam collapsed in just one day, I didn't expect my brother to arrive so quickly," Jiang Li squinted his eyes, staring at Feng Manlou with ill-intent.

The major issue was the speed; judging by the strength Feng Manlou currently displayed, even three days might not be enough for him to make it to Shu County. In one day? It would be impossible, even if he ran himself ragged.

Let alone, bringing Gongsun Qingyue along.

"Well..." Feng Manlou chuckled, saying, "The fact is, I had already advanced to a Sixth Grade Divine Witch long ago, just keeping it under wraps. Recently, I've been cultivating diligently, accumulating a wealth of ability that led to another promotion of my Dao Fruit, and now I have reached the rank of Fifth-Grade Witch Xian, which allows me to communicate with all things. Traveling three thousand miles in a single day is not beyond reach."

"What a pity, I moved too quickly and failed to bring along the one hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers dispatched by the court. But rest assured, my dear brother, the troops are on their way, and once the water disaster is settled, the Heavenly Soldiers will arrive."

Concealing without revealing? Accumulating a wealth of ability?

These words were blatant nonsense, and there was no need for the Xiezhi Jade Statue; Jiang Li knew Feng Manlou was lying.

Dao Fruit advancement was not about cultivation, which is a matter of reaping as you sow and clearly shows whether strength has increased; there's no such thing as accumulating before becoming prominent.

Now the good elder brother did not even bother to find a reasonable excuse, his response was so cursory it was almost like admitting deceit.

"Excellent, we are just about to go hunt down Wuzhiqi, and with the help of my elder brother, we will surely increase our chances by threefold. However, the situation is urgent and may endanger your life, so let me verify your strength, so we can decide how to proceed."

While speaking, Jiang Li made a sweeping gesture, and the whirlwind rose sharply, as fierce gusts like blades tore through the air.

How much of Feng Manlou's capabilities were real would be known with a test; today was the day to find out.

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