Senior Sisters, I Don’t Want To Work Hard Anymore

Chapter 10: Testing

Qin Muling is currently unable to provide a satisfactory answer to Senior Sister's question.

Furthermore, he doesn't believe that he has the ability to influence the will of the sect's higher-ups. Once certain forces have set their sights on disciples of the sect, they won't easily back down. It's unrealistic to think that he can resolve the trouble with just a few words.

After spending several years in this time and space, Qin Muling has become familiar with the rules of the cultivation world. The boundary between cultivators and ordinary mortals is not as exaggerated as imagined. Even ordinary people with some conditions have a basic understanding of Qi Refining techniques. While they may not be powerful, they can still maintain good health and longevity.

The daily lives of cultivators are also greatly influenced by the mortal world. For example, the practice of dual cultivation and the marriage of cultivators are not uncommon. For cultivators with excellent aptitude and cultivation, selecting a suitable Dao companion becomes a very important matter in their long lives.

Female cultivators from Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, with their extraordinary beauty and exceptional aptitude, are considered ideal Dao companions by many cultivators. Even many high-ranking members of major sects take pride in being able to marry a female cultivator from this lineage.

"Well, this matter is still too early for you. Let's talk about it another time."

Xue Bingxuan is no longer fixated on this topic.

After settling Qin Muling and activating all the protective formations, Xue Bingxuan returned to her study.

As the senior sister, she is now responsible for many affairs within the sect. For example, this time she is receiving guests from several major sects, and Sect Master Mu Yinghua has authorized her to handle it herself.

After some thought, Xue Bingxuan took out a smooth and moist jade plaque. It was covered with delicate patterns, intricate starry sky designs, and shimmering with a soft and beautiful light.

She lightly pressed a series of specific symbols on the plaque, and it quickly lit up. After a few moments, a clear and sweet voice came from inside: "Senior Sister, what can I do for you?"

The voice sounded a bit breathless, as if it was in the midst of intense battles and occasional roars, coming from a very distant and desolate place.

Xue Bingxuan composed herself and said, "How are things on your end? It sounds like you're having a tough time."

"More than just tough! We're barely holding on here! There are too many big guys coming out these days, and we're short on people. Nearly thirty percent of our senior sisters and junior sisters are injured. When will the next batch of reinforcements arrive?"

Xue Bingxuan furrowed her brows and said, "Things are also tense on my end. As you know, it's not just your area that's having problems. There are a few places that are even worse than yours. It's really difficult to handle."

"Wait..."

The voice paused for a moment, and then a series of deafening roars came from inside the jade plaque, followed by a dense sound of impact and terrifying screams that shook the heavens.

"Xiao Si, are you okay?"

Xue Bingxuan's voice carried a hint of concern.

After a while, the voice resumed, "I'm fine now. These tough guys were really difficult to deal with. If a few more of them show up, I might not be able to handle it."

"By the way, can't you send Third Senior Sister over to help me? With her here, at least half of my pressure would be relieved."

Xue Bingxuan sighed helplessly, "I also need her to guard this place. The next wave of beasts might come earlier, and Sect Master has recently assigned me a very important task. I'm already on edge. If I make a mistake, Sect Master will definitely punish me severely."

"The consequences are that serious? What kind of task is it?"

"I can't tell you now. I'll tell you when your rotation period is over and you return to the sect. Hmm, let me arrange for the next batch of reinforcements to depart earlier."

Xue Bingxuan finished speaking, ended the call, and then pressed a series of symbols on the jade plaque again.

After a few moments, the voice of Sect Master Mu Yinghua came from the plaque:

"Is there something you need? How is your junior brother doing?"

"Sect Master, it's like this..."

Xue Bingxuan reported Qin Muling's recent situation in detail.

Regarding Qin Muling's cultivation method, Mu Yinghua was not surprised, but became more interested in the matter of having a Dao companion mentioned by Xue Bingxuan.

"You used this to test his reaction? Haven't you considered that he might not be an ordinary human, but some kind of Innate creature?"

"Not a human?"

Xue Bingxuan was surprised: "But after spending these days together, my junior apprentice's temperament, words, and actions are no different from normal humans. There is no difference in his physical structure and meridians from humans. How could he..."

Mu Yinghua did not elaborate on Qin Muling's true origin at the beginning, only briefly mentioning it. It seems that things are obviously more complicated than she imagined.

How many things has the master concealed from her?

Xue Bingxuan couldn't help but feel a little frustrated. She was the master's first disciple and had always been the most trusted person. Wasn't she qualified enough to know the inside story?

"Never mind, let it be for now," Mu Yinghua's voice continued: "Your junior apprentice seems more human now, which should be a good thing. If he has certain thoughts, don't stop him. Let nature take its course. Perhaps having more attachments will be a better result for the sect."

"Yes, Master," Xue Bingxuan respectfully agreed.

...

Shadow Moon Peak.

In the inner room, Qi Yalan was changing clothes in front of the dressing mirror. Her dark and beautiful eyes were full of spirituality. Her exquisite face was like a fairy in a painting, with skin shining with a soft and beautiful luster, exceptionally beautiful and ethereal.

She was still changing into men's clothing, with a hair bun and a white silk robe, resembling a noble prince in the mortal world. She lost some of her delicate beauty but gained a touch of heroism. Her beautiful eyes and graceful bearing were still captivating, her delicate features untouched by cosmetics, still possessing that breathtaking beauty.

Men's clothing is more loose-fitting, but it still couldn't hide her enchanting figure. The round and towering peaks made the front of the robe bulge, giving it a certain allure.

"...Senior sister is becoming more and more beautiful. She truly deserves to be the number one beauty of our Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace!" Several inner disciples who were serving beside her exclaimed in admiration.

"You flatter me!" Qi Yalan glanced at them and turned around in front of the mirror, feeling quite satisfied. She then took off the clothes neatly and put them together.

"Take it to Fengge Peak and give it to the eldest senior sister!" Changing back into women's clothing, Qi Yalan put the men's clothing into an exquisite sandalwood box and instructed one of the inner disciples.

"Huh? Why?" The female disciple was puzzled. This set of Supreme Grade Spiritual Weapon-level clothing was made with precious materials and took a lot of effort from the third senior sister. She had only worn it for a few days, and now it was going to be given to someone else?

"Don't ask too much!" Qi Yalan reprimanded softly, "Just deliver it to her. The eldest senior sister knows how to handle it."

"Okay, okay!" The inner disciple answered in a daze, picked up the box, and left.

(End of this chapter)