Yan Chun ...If she were to switch places with Junior Brother Yi, she would definitely scold herself as a hooligan!

But she is truly suffering inside.

Haha, she forced a laugh, not holding much hope as she said, If I were to say that I lost control of my body again, would you believe me?

I believe you, Junior Brother Yi quickly replied.

Although his voice sounded somewhat strained.

Yan Chun had no other choice but to lean on him, attempting to draw in the surrounding spiritual energy into her body, gradually cleansing her leaking spiritual mansion and meridians, praying to quickly regain control of her body.

Fortunately, this time she recovered relatively quickly. After regaining control of her body, she said, Lets stand up together, come closer to me.

However, Junior Brother Yi did not immediately get up with Yan Chun. Once Yan Chun could support her body, Junior Brother Yi let go of her, reached under his robe, and decisively tore off a strip of cloth from the hem of his inner garment.

In Yan Chuns puzzled gaze, he tied the three-finger-wide white cloth strip over his eyes.

Your eyes... Yan Chun had never asked why Junior Brother Yi kept his eyes closed.

Previously wearing the Four Symbols mask, he had kept his eyes closed after the mask fell off. In the eyes of high-level cultivators, the Four Symbols mask was equivalent to nothing. It was only used to conceal the true appearance for those with congenital deficiencies or acquired disfigurements who had not yet achieved a preserved appearance in the cultivation world.

Seeing his actions now, Yan Chun guessed that there might be something wrong with his eyes. It was never good to touch on sensitive topics when meeting someone by chance, so Yan Chun hesitated after asking half of the question.

Junior Brother Yi, on the other hand, tied the cloth strip over his eyes and turned his head directly towards Yan Chun. She could feel him staring at her up close.

I have weak eyesight since childhood and cannot bear direct sunlight. Sister, please dont mind, he explained reasonably and naturally, causing Yan Chun to believe him instantly.

Looking at each other through the not too thick but not too thin white cloth, Yan Chun smiled and said, No wonder you always wore the Four Symbols mask before.

Lets get up now, Yan Chun suggested.

Supporting each other, they slowly rose from the tree pit and stood facing each other. Yan Chun finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She had been running for so long without being caught and had rarely encountered someone with a compatible temperament. She felt very relaxed and even started to worry about Junior Brother Yi.

Glancing at the sky, the sun was already setting. She said, Junior Brother Yi, you should return to the outer disciples courtyard, right? The curfew is approaching, and those big macaque monkeys might be waiting to ambush you. If you dont return the favor, what will you do?

At most, he would just get beaten up again; they wouldnt dare to seriously injure him.

However, he did not answer. He just faced Yan Chun, gazing at her with a slightly worried expression.

The white cloth served not to block the sunlight at this moment but more like a protective shield, allowing him to unabashedly use his blazing crimson eyes to sketch the appearance of the person in front of him.

His breathing uncontrollably quickened, and no one knew how excited and speechless he was at this moment. No one knew that for this entire afternoon, he felt like he had fallen into an endlessly beautiful dream, unable to extricate himself.

Hey? Scared silly? Yan Chun raised her hand and patted the dazed person standing in front of her, looking up at him slightly.

Actually, if a cultivator with slightly higher cultivation level were present, they would surely sense the intense gaze glued to Yan Chuns face and body at this moment, carrying a scorching heat that felt like being doused with molten lava, not scorching flesh to a blur, but the kind that refused to relent.

Unfortunately, there were no other cultivators here. Yan Chuns spiritual mansion had collapsed on its own, rendering her equivalent to a disabled person. She could only sense that this junior martial brother had been looking at her all along, but she couldnt perceive the strangeness in his eyes through the white cloth covering. She even felt that although he was facing her, he seemed lost in thought.

Are you completely clueless about how to deal with this? Yan Chun chuckled, You dont even think about how to handle the trouble you caused, you just bear it...

She sighed inwardly, thinking, Why does this feel so much like me?

Unaware of the gravity of the situation, only relying on her impulsiveness, she caused trouble without considering the consequences.

Whats your name? Yan Chun asked.

Since she couldnt hide for long and would eventually be caught, helping an outer disciple was just a matter of speaking a few words for Yan Chun. Moreover, although she hadnt seen the yin-yang fish hidden by this junior martial brother, she had already fully believed his words.

For Yan Chun, who had landed herself in this situation for the sake of a pair of fish, and for her reckless act of splitting her spiritual mansion while trying to save someone during her descent from the mountain, there was a strange similarity.

In this way, Yan Chun felt some sympathy for him, indirectly sympathizing with herself as well. So she wanted to help this foolish fellow.

I asked you, whats your name? Your full name.

Gou Er.

Yan Chun saw the junior martial brother move his lips but not make a sound. After a moment, he softly replied, In response, senior sister, my name is Yin Yucheng, Yucheng, Yu, Beichen, Cheng.

Yan Chun nodded, Such a grand name, your parents have high hopes for you. Yucheng is a celestial palace, this name is quite suitable for cultivating the Dao. The long journey to immortality is not just about ascending to godhood.

Yin Yucheng slightly curved his lips, thinking to himself that it wasnt true; this name was just the name of the place he had once lived. It was like how servants always chose auspicious and lucky names, seeking good fortune.

However, Yin Yucheng didnt explain, considering it as accepted. His fingers hanging by his side tightened slightly; he greatly enjoyed Yan Chuns interpretation of his names meaning.

I can speak for you. After all, I am an inner disciple, and besides, you havent done anything wrong, no one dares to blame you.

Yan Chun didnt reveal who she was, fearing that if she did, she wouldnt be able to interact freely with this junior martial brother.

Yin Yucheng lowered his head, staring straight at her through the white cloth. She wanted to protect herself... and he was more than willing to help her in every possible way.

Therefore, Yin Yucheng didnt hesitate at all, more enthusiastically than when he took the pill Yan Chun gave him, he said, Thank you, senior sister. Thanks to you, otherwise, I really wouldnt know what to do.

He spoke with such sincerity and earnestness, as if his thoughts were truly pure and innocent, weak and helpless.

But in reality, Yan Chun and those arrogant faces from the main sect were right from the start. Yin Yuchan intended to use those two Yin-Yang fish to enhance his own cultivation.

After two years of hard cultivation as an outer disciple, despite his poor aptitude, Yin Yuchan could only reach the initial stage of illusion after endless days and nights of practice.

In this sect-wide competition, the outer disciples would also participate, and the inner sect would select disciples from among the outer sect based on their performance, focusing on those with higher rankings.

Yin Yuchans cultivation was weak, and his skills were not refined. In order to achieve a good ranking, he had to take unconventional measures in a short period of time. He had planned to forcefully use the Yin-Yang fish to advance his cultivation before the competition, without considering the potential consequences.

He had to enter the inner sect! Only then could he be closer to the person he wanted to be near. Even if he remained a lowly inner sect disciple for life, at least... he could see her often.

At the thought of this, Yin Yuchan almost shed tears.

Fate had finally shown him some mercy. Who would have thought that he would encounter her under such fortuitous circumstances?

His crimson eyes, hidden behind the white cloth, refused to leave her face even for a moment. Although he was unsatisfied with just gazing at her in a daze, he dared not lift the cloth to meet her gaze directly.

Now that she was willing to protect and help him, how could he not listen to her?

Sister Huaijin holds the jade, Yuchan, Yin Yuchan said earnestly, must be an outstanding figure in the inner sect, someone whom others look up to.

Yan Chun couldnt help but feel that this junior martial brother was not only kind and innocent, but also sweet-tongued, making her feel embarrassed by his words.

She let out a sigh, raised her hand and waved, Stop talking... I will definitely help you.

She was just a show-off, even causing chaos in the spiritual mansion, she might not have long to live. But anyone hearing such flattery would be happy, especially when Yǐn Yùchén said anything with such firm seriousness.

Speaking softly, his clear and refined face carried a childlike innocence, his words were straightforward without any hint of flattery, making people feel at ease.

Yàn Chūn had little cultivation from a young age, acting recklessly under the protection of her background and senior martial brother, leading to a messy reputation, or else she wouldnt have ended up in this situation.

Those close to her would only tell her not to mess around, while those jealous of her would wish for her downfall. No one had praised her so sincerely before.

Although her reputation didnt match reality, Yàn Chūn was blushing with pride.

Then dont go back tonight, to avoid getting beaten up, Yàn Chūn suggested, How about... we go see that pair of Yin-Yang fish together?

After all, she was going to be caught and taken back. Since the artifact she used to return to her true form was made by her senior martial brother, even if it took some time, he would surely find a way to unlock it.

But Yàn Chūn rarely got along with someone so well. This junior martial brother didnt talk much and didnt pry, showing exceptional restraint. Yàn Chūn was enjoying the conversation and wanted to talk more with this junior martial brother, as it wouldnt be easy to escape again once caught.

However, if someone else saw her in this state, they would definitely suspect Yàn Chūn of being intentional.

Where was the guard between men and women? Where was the sense of caution?

Previously, using flimsy excuses to be intimate, now showing reluctance to part, if it were a male disciple with ill intentions, he would have taken advantage of her on the spot, forced her to sign a couples contract, used her identity to enter the inner sect, it would be easy.

At the very least, with her current appearance, she could still kill for treasures. After all, in Yàn Chūns storage bag, even a random pill was a top-grade elixir. Covered by an artifact that even high-level cultivators couldnt detect, there was no need to handle the body separately, just cover it, clearly a fat sheep walking into her arms.

Yǐn Yùchén was definitely not a person of upright character and pure intentions.

Yàn Chūn not only didnt drive him away, but even wanted to go to the back mountain to see the fish with him. Yǐn Yùchén clenched his fists tightly under his robe, closed his eyes under the white cloth covering.

In that moment, he thought of many ways to bind her to him. Each one was despicable and shameless, but most effective.

Of course, the most effective was to force her into dual cultivation, make her his woman, then even her parents wouldnt be able to easily dismiss him.

Then he could be with her forever, even intimately close to her, plunder her, remove the blindfold of white cloth, hold her face, making her see how he possessed her!

This was Yǐn Yùchéns most skilled method.

Growing up in a corrupt environment, exposed to dirty deeds, he knew countless ways to manipulate people, enough to make her unable to bear it. Her spiritual mansion was already cracking, her body often uncontrollable, what would she do when the time came? Would she dare to resist?

However, with all these twisted and malicious thoughts running through Yin Yuchans mind, they all dissipated when he looked into Yan Chuns clear eyes, as pure as autumn water reflecting the moon.

He could never treat her that way.

Just the thought of it excited him to the core.

Alright, what I said about giving it to Senior Sister, Ill take Senior Sister to see it.

Listening to his own hoarse voice, Yin Yuchan made every effort to soften his tone as he said to Yan Chun, Can I hold Senior Sisters hand and lead her? There are some slippery small stones on the way there, not very easy to walk on.

Of course, we should stay close, otherwise the Guizhen wont be able to cover both of us! Yan Chun happily moved closer to Yin Yuchan, standing shoulder to shoulder with him.

Yin Yuchan had been passive since falling into the tree pit, no matter how Yan Chun treated him, he never took the initiative.

It wasnt that he was a saint, but after the initial shock wore off, he was afraid that if he reached out, he wouldnt be able to control himself from doing something he would regret.

However, after spending half a day with Yan Chun, he finally managed to control himself, at least enough to stop trembling uncontrollably. He looked at Yan Chuns joyful face and then reached out, grabbing her wrist very restrainedly, even through her sleeve.

The sky was dim, the scenery on the immortal mountain was beautiful and magnificent, even though it was outside the main gate and lacked dense spiritual energy, the flowers and plants were lush and verdant.

As they walked towards the forest, although they didnt see any spiritual beasts, there were flocks of birds and colorful butterflies swirling around.

Yan Chun had been locked up in the barren back mountain for too long, even the mundane scenery caught her eye. Yin Yuchan carefully led her along the way, looking around everywhere.

The two of them didnt walk fast, but they were very cautious. When they reached a stone path near the stream, Yan Chun stepped on a moss-covered stone, slipped, and let out a scream of fright.

A fall was minor, but if it happened outside the range covered by the magical barrier, it would be a big deal.

Fortunately, Yin Yuchan was quick to react, he hooked Yan Chuns slender waist and firmly pulled her into his arms.

You scared me. Yan Chun mumbled in fear as she buried her face in Yin Yuchans chest.

Yin Yuchan, however, was losing control. He held Yan Chun tightly in his arms, exerting more and more force.

It was too easy for him to get her now. There was a stone cave in the back mountain, outside of which was a formation he had set up, although crude, it was difficult to discover in a short time.

That was where he usually practiced cultivation, he could easily hide someone there, even find a way to bring them down the Longya Immortal Mountain.

It was like a heaven-sent opportunity.

This thought took root in his mind the moment it arose, leading her down the mountain, cutting off her connection with the immortal mountain, hiding with her among the common people, becoming a mortal couple living and dying together, for him, it was like a foolish dream come true.

She was completely defenseless and was easily deceived.

But how could he?

He couldnt.

Yin Yuchan dared to harm anyone in this world, dared to kill anyone, good and evil held no distinction in his eyes, what did it matter to walk a fine line with the sword? What if it went against the natural order? He could even wager his life, he was a complete madman.

But he couldnt show even a hint of his sharp teeth and claws to the person in his arms, afraid of scaring her, even more afraid of hurting her.