Unmarried wife, everyone’s eyes fell on Gu Qin. Some young women couldn’t help but envy and feel jealous. Hearing about Master Qin, they knew he was mysterious. Now seeing he was a handsome man, they couldn’t help but admire him.
Where would one know that such a man also had an fiancee, feeling envious and jealous is quite normal.
These followers were all considered the most talented from their respective sects, with cultivation levels among the highest in their generation. Gu Qin appeared younger than them, but her cultivation level could not be probed. They did not think that Gu Qin's cultivation was higher than theirs; they would only consider her an ordinary person.
Gu Qin was beautiful, with a face that lacked any aggressive features, appearing gentle and delicate. There were many beautiful women in this world, and among the sect's disciples, Lu Yueyue was exceptionally beautiful, with unparalleled beauty. She was the youngest disciple of the Sect, around eighteen or nineteen years old, about the same age as Gu Qin. The sect's masters, senior sisters, senior brothers, elders, and sect leader all doted on her, making her somewhat spoiled. Looking at Gu Qin, she asked Qin Xiansheng, "Sect Leader Qin, with your high cultivation, why must you choose someone without any cultivation as your fiancée? She is not worthy of you, and as her appearance ages, you remain unchanged. There are many fine women in this world."
Gu Qin couldn't help but lift the corner of her mouth slightly.
Qin Xiansheng looked at Lu Yueyue, his gentle gaze turning stern as he coldly said, "Shut up." His aura grew even stronger, causing everyone to fall silent instantly.
Lu Yueyue's face turned ugly, glaring at Gu Qin. Qin Xiansheng was someone she dared not provoke, but she wasn't afraid of this person who knew nothing.
Master Lü scolded, "Yueyue, do not be impolite!" Then he turned to apologize to Qin Xiansheng and Gu Qin.
Mosi Yan smiled from the side, "Enough, it's late, let's rest. In case that thing comes back, we should have the energy to run away."
Everyone dispersed and stopped discussing. After a while, two disciples from the Mystic Sect returned with some game. Everyone gathered to cook and eat before resting.
When they left, they had left behind their tents and other belongings. The two of them could only endure the night in the snow. Different sects formed small groups, and Gu Qin and Qin Xiansheng were a bit distant from the others. Mosi Yan looked around and ran over to Gu Qin's group.
Mosi Yan looked at Gu Qin with a pitiful expression, "Since you're Senior Brother's fiancée, I'll call you Sister-in-law. Sister-in-law, I want to stay with you. I don't know them and don't want to be alone. I'll sleep here tonight too."
Gu Qin said, "It's up to you. It's not like it's our territory." Sleep wherever you want.
Mosi Yan squatted beside them, watching the two of them. They couldn't chat much, and Gu Qin fell asleep in Qin Xiansheng's arms. Qin Xiansheng leaned against an ancient tree, closing his eyes.
"Senior Brother..." Mosi Yan said with a thick skin, "I don't expect to find those treasures anymore. Can I go with you tomorrow?"
Qin Xiansheng said, "Sure."
"Thank you, Senior Brother." Mosi Yan beamed with joy.
It seemed that everyone had been exhausted these few days. The disciples from the other three sects slept deeply. They had already been tired for several days, and the elders didn't want anyone to stand guard. The three of them took turns keeping watch. By the end of the third watch, dawn broke on the horizon. Huang Qi was the last one to take the watch, but he was already exhausted from the escape. Even the short rest he had taken earlier was not enough, and he started to feel drowsy while on watch.
It was Qin Xiansheng and Gu Qin who noticed something amiss. They both opened their eyes and looked into the distance, their faces serious.
Qin Xiansheng got up and went to the center, "Wake up quickly, that thing is coming!"
Gu Qin had already opened her Heavenly Eye and saw the giant creature through the layers of ancient trees. Her eyes widened, and she couldn't help but gasp. It was a dragon, an yin beast similar to the White Tiger General. However, it was extremely rare for a dragon to become an yin beast.
Yin beasts could be cultivated within human bodies, like Qin Xiansheng, or they could become yin beasts when their bodies died with great resentment and memories of their past lives.
Regardless of which way it happened, it was extremely rare.
Gu Qin wasn't sure if this dragon belonged to the former or latter category, but no matter which, it was very difficult for it to recognize a master like General, although it wasn't impossible. After all, General had recognized her and Qin Xiansheng as masters.
She also couldn't be certain whether this yin beast had a master or was truly just guarding the treasure. She couldn't see through the yin beast's past, and its aura was extremely fierce. With a decaying body, it was difficult to discern its history, and she didn't have enough time to use hand seals to focus on observing the yin beast's past.
She knew this yin beast was incredibly strong, and they might not be able to defeat it together. This was the first time Gu Qin encountered such a powerful being in this life and her previous one.
"Let's go!" Gu Qin rushed to Qin Xiansheng, "There's no need to confront it head-on, let's leave!"
"Is that thing coming?" Master Lü asked, his face serious.
Qin Xiansheng nodded, "Hurry and wake everyone up to leave."
Master Lü and Huang Qi, along with the female elder from Yi Sect, woke up the people from each sect. Perhaps they were too exhausted, and they needed to be called multiple times before waking up, looking confused, "Elders, what's going on?"
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"Quickly leave, that thing is chasing us," even they could sense that it was close by.
Everyone's faces changed dramatically, panicking to leave.
Gu Qin, Qin Xiansheng, and Mosi Yan looked up and saw the approaching creature, their faces grim. "Too late." The thing had arrived.
Most people couldn't see it, and even the elders needed to use hand seals to form arrays to see what it was. By now, the creature was right in front of them. The three elders used hand seals to form arrays, while Gu Qin, Qin Xiansheng, and Mosi Yan moved towards the yin beast.
From the start, Gu Qin didn't hold back. She drew her Liuguang sword and leaped forward, stabbing directly.
Her speed was incredibly fast, and everyone only saw a fleeting shadow and a flash of golden light. They heard a clanging sound, as if something had hit a hard object.
Gu Qin put all her strength into the stab. The yin beast's scales were extremely thick, but Liuguang was no ordinary weapon. With her full force, the sword pierced through the scales and struck the yin beast.
A sharp sound reverberated through everyone's ears, making them feel a buzzing sensation. It was hard to tell what kind of sound it was, almost like a dragon's roar.
The yin beast attacked, swinging its tail with full force, barely missing Gu Qin. Before it could hit her, Qin Xiansheng pushed her away. He slapped a talisman onto the yin beast. Mosi Yan also joined the fight, engaging the yin beast.
Seeing this, the three elders also gave it their all.
Only the disciples from different sects couldn't see where the yin beast was, their faces filled with confusion. Without knowing its position, they couldn't help much and could only wait. Seeing Gu Qin take action, they were shocked. They thought this ordinary-looking girl was actually more powerful than them.
"Something's wrong, look at Gu Qin's movements. So fast, and she can draw talismans in mid-air. Even our elders can't match her speed," someone exclaimed, full of admiration and envy.
Lu Yueyue snorted, "So what? She might be a hundred-year-old old woman. Of course, her cultivation is high. When we reach her age, our cultivation will be even higher."
"She doesn't look like it," someone whispered, "She seems to be around the same age as you."
Lu Yueyue snapped, "Shut up!"
The battle raged on. The yin beast, after being stabbed by Gu Qin and hit by Qin Xiansheng and Mosi Yan, was furious. Its large eyes glowed menacingly, and its yin qi surged. It swung its tail towards the three of them.
They dodged nimbly, with the help of the three elders, managing to keep the yin beast at bay.
Liuguang could absorb yin qi. Seeing how tenacious the yin beast was, Gu Qin clenched her teeth and slammed Liuguang into the ground, forming hand seals...
"Stop!" Qin Xiansheng stepped forward to stop her, "This yin beast is too powerful. Using Liuguang to absorb its yin qi is impossible. If it stops midway, Liuguang will be damaged."
Gu Qin slapped a virtual talisman, "Brother Qin, we have to try. We've only managed to keep it at bay so far, while the yin beast hasn't used its full strength. The longer we fight, the less energy we have, and the smaller our chances of winning."
"I'll do it," Qin Xiansheng said, seeing she was determined, "Distract it, and I'll set up the array to aid Liuguang."
Gu Qin, due to her Heavenly Eye, had abundant energy, several times more than the others. She could continuously draw talismans in mid-air, making her the best at suppressing the yin beast. She agreed and warned, "Brother Qin, be careful."
With that, Gu Qin focused on distracting the yin beast, running toward its back and delivering a palm strike. She sent talismans flying to divert its attention. As expected, the yin beast abandoned Qin Xiansheng to chase after Gu Qin. Gu Qin dodged, avoiding engagement, aiming to keep the yin beast occupied while Qin Xiansheng set up the array.
Qin Xiansheng formed the hand seals, completing the array in thirty seconds. He slapped Liuguang into the ground, and immediately, the surrounding yin qi intensified. The yin beast's yin qi surged towards Liuguang...
The others watched in awe. Someone murmured, "What cultivation does Gu Qin have? I saw her cast dozens of talismans in a row, drawing them in mid-air. It's unbelievable."
Lu Yueyue's eyes were fixed on Liuguang. Excitedly, she said, "Did you see that? That's a weapon, a weapon of attack. It must be of high quality. I can feel how powerful it is, similar to that invisible thing."
They could only sense the yin qi, not see it. Liuguang was a tangible object, visible, but they couldn't see its surrounding yin qi, only sense it.
Someone said, "Sister, that thing is beyond our reach."
Despite their interest in the weapon, they understood that they couldn't control it, and there was no desire to steal it.
Lu Yueyue sighed longingly, "If only I could have such a weapon someday when my cultivation improves."
Others rolled their eyes. Weapons were rare, especially high-quality attack weapons, even more so. Like those treasures, they required good fortune to encounter.
Liuguang absorbed the yin qi from the yin beast, infuriating it further. Wanting to destroy the source, it was held back by the others, especially the petite human, who repeatedly struck it, causing burning pain. Filled with rage, it abandoned the others and focused on the petite human.
Roars echoed, with some experiencing ringing ears, others choking and spitting blood. Even Gu Qin felt her ears ringing and her head dizzy.
The yin beast seemed enraged by Gu Qin's actions, attacking only her fiercely. It appeared even stronger than before, moving faster. Gu Qin found it harder to dodge. Qin Xiansheng struggled to manage the array, leaving them to engage the yin beast.
Gradually, the yin qi from the yin beast was absorbed by Liuguang, causing Liuguang to act erratically. The yin beast became more agitated, roaring at Gu Qin. Just as she was hit by the roar, her mind buzzed, and her movements slowed.
Seizing the opportunity, the yin beast's long tail swung towards her. Qin Xiansheng, farthest away, saw this and stopped the array, rushing towards her... but he was too late.
Gu Qin sensed yin qi surging towards her face. Instinctively, she tried to dodge, but another body collided with hers. "Be careful..." It was Mosi Yan's voice. They were hit by the yin beast's tail, but she felt no pain, protected tightly by Mosi Yan. They were thrown several meters away, hearing a splat. Turning, she saw Mosi Yan spitting blood, a strong scent of blood filling the air.
Gu Qin didn't have time to check on him, only placing her hand over his chest to transfer energy to protect his heart.
Seeing the yin beast charging again, Gu Qin briefly protected Mosi Yan's heart before rushing towards it, deliberately drawing it away to avoid hurting him further.
Gu Qin charged at the yin beast, stimulated by its attacks. She fought fiercely, striking it with talismans, causing it to roar again, though weaker than before.
Qin Xiansheng joined her, relieved she was unharmed, abandoning the array to help.
Without the array's support, Liuguang continued absorbing the yin qi, albeit slower.
Perhaps Liuguang had absorbed too much yin qi earlier, and the yin beast began to falter. Roaring, it turned and fled.
Gu Qin and the others didn't pursue, knowing they couldn't do anything more. It was better to leave.
The three elders nearly collapsed, their energy depleted. If they had continued fighting, they would have collapsed from exhaustion. Now, they were struggling to regain control, supported by their respective sect members.
The other sect members, affected by the roars, had suffered internal injuries. Their brief recovery was incomplete.
Gu Qin and Qin Xiansheng hurried to Mosi Yan's side, checking his breathing, relieved he was alive.
"He's fine," Gu Qin sighed.
Qin Xiansheng explained, "He's similar to me. These yin qi won't harm him much, just some internal injuries."
They were distracted, not noticing Liuguang.
Liuguang remained still, surrounded by dense yin qi.
Lu Yueyue, however, noticed Liuguang. Greed clouded her vision. She walked closer, reaching out...
Before her finger touched Liuguang, she screamed and was thrown back several meters.
Everyone turned to see Lu Yueyue lying on the ground, bleeding from her nose and mouth.
Qin Xiansheng knew what happened and frowned, "Idiot!" He walked towards Liuguang, taking it and putting it away. He couldn't show it to Gu Qin in front of everyone, as Liuguang was a high-grade attack weapon, tempting enough for others to try stealing it.
If word got out, others might come for Liuguang, and they would only seek him out.
This time, he had to reveal Liuguang, as it was crucial in driving away the yin beast.
After securing Liuguang, Qin Xiansheng ignored Lu Yueyue and returned to Gu Qin, "Let's go down the mountain. Although he's fine, we should rest soon."
Master Lü heard Lu Yueyue's groans and rushed to her side, checking her breath, weak and her face pale. He cursed inwardly, "Idiot," but had to plead with Qin Xiansheng, "Sect Leader Qin, please save Yueyue. She's young and didn't mean to take your things, just curious..."
Qin Xiansheng replied coldly, "Curious? Even with low cultivation, she could feel the power of the weapon yet still touched it. How can I believe she had no greed? Sorry, I won't save her."
"Sect Leader Qin," Master Lü hesitated, "Even if she had greed, she has been punished. I'll teach her better. Please save her life."
Qin Xiansheng lowered his eyelids, "No. If you're wise, you wouldn't waste time begging me but find another way to save her."
His tone was emotionless, offering no sympathy.
Master Lü grew angry, "Sect Leader Qin, I wouldn't beg if my energy wasn't depleted."
Qin Xiansheng replied coldly, "If we hadn't helped against the yin beast, do you think you'd still be standing here lecturing me?"
Master Lü was speechless, realizing Qin Xiansheng wouldn't save her. Sighing, he turned away.
Lu Yueyue's condition worsened. Master Lü sought help from the other two sect elders, hoping they could temporarily stabilize her heart. Alone, he couldn't manage. The other two elders, having some connection with Master Lü, couldn't refuse, forming an array to stabilize Lu Yueyue.
Qin Xiansheng paid no heed, telling Gu Qin, "I'll carry him. Let's leave now."
Gu Qin nodded. She didn't comment on Lu Yueyue's situation, as she wouldn't save her anyway. Such a personality would eventually resent them.
Qin Xiansheng carried Mosi Yan, and the three headed down the mountain.
Their energy depleted, they moved slowly, reaching the foot of the mountain by evening. They found the hired vehicle there and drove to the city. Along the way, Mosi Yan remained unconscious.
In the city, they couldn't take him to the hospital, as it would be useless. They checked into a hotel, waiting for Mosi Yan to wake up.
Mosi Yan, hit by the yin beast's tail, suffered internal injuries besides the yin qi entering his body. He needed rest.