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

Chapter 2: It's Impossible for Crossdressing

The Sect's storage area is located on the Floating Cloud Peak, a group of palaces covering hundreds of acres. It is usually heavily guarded, and unrelated people are strictly prohibited from approaching.

Xue Bingxuan, with a solemn expression, swiftly and lightly walked towards the main entrance. The square in front of the gate was paved with black bricks, each measuring three feet in size. They were hard, solid, smooth, and well-maintained. Climbing up the steps, the wide vermilion lacquered gate was currently open, with lifelike bronze statues of red-copper qilin mythical creatures standing on both sides of the gate.

Standing on the steps were rows of black-painted puppet guards, each holding a long halberd. They were about a zhang tall, tall and straight like pine trees, and emitted a chilling aura.

Inside the magnificent main hall, there were many disciples standing, and several stewards were sitting behind a dozen zhang long ebony tables, each busy with their own tasks.

"...Senior Sister, why did you come today?"

Behind the large table, the elder in charge of affairs, who was currently checking the accounts, stood up and greeted Xue Bingxuan as she hurriedly walked in.

Xue Bingxuan waved her hand. "Nothing special. I came here on the orders of our Master to collect some things."

As she spoke, she handed over the jade token representing her identity, along with the token given by the Sect Master Mu Yinghua, and a jade slip recording the inventory of resources.

The elder in charge of affairs received the exquisite jade token and skillfully performed several spiritual techniques. The jade token emitted a slight tremor and bloomed with a soft and gentle light.

The Sect's rules were strict, and even the personally transmitted disciples of the Supreme Sect Master had to follow the rules when requesting and using resources.

Seeing that the token was verified correctly, the elder in charge of affairs nodded in satisfaction and released his spiritual sense to examine the contents of the jade slip. He said, "There are quite a few things. You'll have to wait for a while. I'll have them handle it."

Xue Bingxuan nodded slightly, and the two attendant disciples standing beside her quickly brought over a chair for Senior Sister to sit on, and offered her spiritual tea and snacks.

The elder in charge of affairs immediately ordered the attendant disciples to open the various storage rooms and bring the required resources one by one.

The treatment of the core disciples of the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace was naturally quite generous. Clothing, Law Weapons, talismans, medicinal ingredients, carriages, ceremonial guards... all kinds of miscellaneous items added up to quite a lot. Even the maidservants and servants who were doing odd jobs around them were arranged properly, with a status higher than that of the emperors and generals in the secular dynasties.

However, for the sake of secrecy, Qin Muling's existence could not be known to others for the time being. Therefore, Xue Bingxuan came to collect resources in the name of the Master, and the elder in charge of affairs was unaware that there was a new core disciple in the sect.

After a while, a group of disciples wearing sky-blue Daoist robes walked in, each holding a large and exquisite jade tray in their hands. The trays neatly displayed various types of jade bottles, totaling more than two hundred, each containing different types of elixirs.

In addition, there were nearly a hundred large sandalwood boxes and more than twenty porcelain jars, each about half a person's height. The disciples carried them out one by one. The mouths of the jars were sealed with thick mud, and there were faint flashes of spiritual light on the seals. They were arranged in a large area in the hall.

Inside the box are various high-quality ingredients and spiritual medicine resources. The jars contain sealed spiritual wine and nectar. These items must be carefully sealed with spells to prevent the leakage of spiritual energy and avoid affecting their efficacy.

Xue Bingxuan stood up gracefully and casually picked up a jade bottle from the tray. When she unscrewed the cap, a faint medicinal fragrance wafted out. Inside were twenty pale green pills called "Chun Yuan Bu Qi Dan," which were pure in essence and of excellent quality. They were one of the commonly used cultivation resources for intermediate cultivators.

In addition, there were Xuan Yuan Sheng Xue Dan, Hua Ling Nurturing Spirit Dan, Ben Zhen Gu Ling Dan... Most of these were good things that only core disciples were qualified to enjoy.

Xue Bingxuan carefully inspected each of these resources and confirmed their accuracy before storing them all in the spatial bracelet on her slender wrist.

Several exquisitely crafted golden silk sandalwood boxes were placed on the desk. The lids of the boxes were open, revealing a black scabbard, two pairs of jade pendants, two sets of deep purple and magnificent dresses that shimmered with spiritual light, as well as items such as talisman sachets and jewelry. Each of these was a Spiritual Weapon carefully crafted by the elders of the Refining Hall.

"Oops, I made a mistake!"

Xue Bingxuan frowned and pushed back the box containing the clothes, explaining, "This time, don't bring women's clothing. Instead, exchange it for two sets of men's clothing."

"This...," the elder steward looked astonished. "Senior Sister, our Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace has never had male disciples. Naturally, the spare Law Weapon clothing in the storeroom is only suitable for female disciples. Why does Supreme Master need men's clothing?"

Not to mention male disciples, there were hardly any male clothing and accessories prepared in the storage room for the mounts and pets kept in the sect. It would be impossible for her to bring out a few sets of suitable men's clothing right now.

Xue Bingxuan realized, "That's true, but can't we ask the elders of the Refining Hall to make a few sets?"

"That can be done, but it will take some time to complete," the elder steward said.

"Alright, I'll figure out a solution for this matter," Xue Bingxuan nodded, collected her things, bid farewell to the elders, and left the storage area, riding the wind and clouds.

"Hmm, Qi Yalan, a junior sister from the Shadow Moon Peak, often likes to wear men's clothing when she goes out traveling. She must have spare clothes. It would be better to borrow a few sets from her in case of emergency."

Standing on the clouds, Xue Bingxuan pondered for a moment, her beautiful eyes suddenly brightening as she thought of a suitable solution.

...

"It's a good place, much better than the village below. Unfortunately, it won't be peaceful in the future, and there will probably be more cause and effect."

Qin Muling, lying on a recliner, looked at the floating clouds in the sky, silently contemplating. At this moment, he had already moved into Senior Sister's dojo and was resting in a serene and elegant courtyard.

On the stone table in front of him were a pile of books and jade scrolls brought by Xue Bingxuan. The contents included Myriad Manifestations, Celestial Phenomenon, geography, local customs, and historical anecdotes, allowing him to fully understand and familiarize himself with this unfamiliar and vast world.

Four white-clad maids stood quietly by the side, their eyes sparkling. They were not living beings, but rather puppets crafted by the elders using secret techniques. Their intelligence was not inferior to that of ordinary people, and they were very useful in serving their master's daily life.

The most crucial thing was to ensure that none of the master's secrets leaked out, so as to avoid the kind of "we have a traitor among us" unpleasantness.

At this stage, the fewer people who knew about Qin Muling's existence, the better, to prevent any accidents. This was Xue Bingxuan's plan.

After a moment, a bright light descended from the sky, revealing a stunning beauty holding a white jade dusting brush and wearing a snow-white robe. Her cloud-like hair was elegantly styled, her delicate eyebrows lightly furrowed, and her exquisite and radiant face, along with her graceful curves, resembled a goddess in a painting.

"Sister, you're back."

Qin Muling stood up to greet her, and Xue Bingxuan smiled and nodded, touching his face before pulling him to sit in front of the stone table.

"These are the cultivation resources prepared for you," Xue Bingxuan took off a bracelet from her wrist and personally put it on Qin Muling's wrist. "The quota for the whole year is inside here. Of course, if it's not enough, just let me know."

Qin Muling released his spiritual awareness and briefly probed, nodding lightly. "The quantity is quite substantial. I can handle the parts that are lacking myself."

For cultivators, the items allocated by the sect were never enough. If they wanted more resources, they had to find their own ways. Whether it was contributing to the sect in exchange for resources, seeking opportunities outside, doing business, or even resorting to deceit and murder, it all depended on their own abilities.

Xue Bingxuan looked at him in surprise. "Master has instructed that you cannot leave the mountain until your cultivation is sufficient to protect yourself. You want to go out and travel? Wait until you can defeat Sister!"

"I have my own means, but I can't explain the specifics for now. You'll know in the future," Qin Muling didn't want to explain too much.

Xue Bingxuan smiled. There were many secrets on this newly appointed junior disciple, and Master hadn't mentioned much either. However, they would spend a long time together in the future, and she would eventually figure it out.

She took out a set of mysterious black robes from her bracelet and placed them on the stone table. "The storeroom currently doesn't have any Law Weapon clothing for male disciples, but I have made a few sets of men's clothing before. You can use them occasionally when you go out. You can wear mine for now."

Qin Muling agreed and picked up the clothing before turning and walking into the inner room.

This set of robes was meticulously crafted, with both inner and outer garments prepared. It included a purple jade crown for tying up the hair, a gold and jade belt, thick-soled ice spider silk cloud boots, as well as a jade pendant with various effects such as calming the mind and warding off dust.

A faint fragrance lingered, seemingly from some unknown Supreme Grade incense, but it was slightly different from the scent on Senior Sister. However, Qin Muling chose to selectively ignore this detail. She didn't want to tell the truth, and there was no need for her to investigate further at the moment.

After a moment, a beautiful young man with rosy lips and white teeth, and a majestic appearance, reappeared in front of Xue Bingxuan. The exquisite golden silk cloud pattern was embroidered on his dark black robe, and a faint spiritual light enveloped him. The auspicious glow rose, and even Xue Bingxuan was momentarily stunned before she subtly shifted her gaze away.

"It looks pretty good," Xue Bingxuan said with a smile, "This outfit suits you better. You should wear it from now on."

"But..." Qin Muling slightly frowned and lifted the boots on her feet, "Senior sister, it feels tight."

Although their heights and body sizes were similar, women's skeletal joints were generally not as robust as men's. Therefore, the size that felt comfortable for the other person was not as suitable for Qin Muling.

"Well, it's nothing," Xue Bingxuan's smile did not diminish, "It's better to be tight. If it's too loose, it will feel uncomfortable, right?"

Qin Muling nodded. At this point, it was already good to have something to wear. She didn't have the qualifications to be picky.

Xue Bingxuan had suggested that Qin Muling temporarily wear women's clothing for a few days to cope with the situation. With his looks and temperament, he would definitely be a stunning beauty in women's clothing, not inferior to the female disciples known for their beauty within the sect. However, the suggestion was immediately rejected without hesitation.

There was a world of difference between never wearing women's clothing and wearing it countless times. It was impossible for Qin Muling to wear women's clothing in this lifetime.

After thinking for a moment, Xue Bingxuan took out a misty and hazy veil and put it on Qin Muling, explaining, "I used to wear this when I traveled outside. From now on, you can use it. It will be safer this way. Your appearance should not be seen by outsiders."

The veil carried a faint and intoxicating fragrance.

"Alright, now senior sister will take you to look around and familiarize yourself with the environment of the sect."

Xue Bingxuan stood up, gently flicked his sleeve, and shook his hand to summon a sparkling and translucent smoke silk handkerchief, which turned into a cloud and carried Qin Muling up.

"Will others be able to see us like this?"

"No, this Law Treasure has the ability to conceal itself. Unless someone's cultivation surpasses mine, no one can see through it," Xue Bingxuan said gently.

Among the younger generation of disciples, Senior Sister's cultivation was undoubtedly the first. Even most of the elders from the previous generation were not on par with her. It was not easy to find someone with greater strength than her in this branch of the sect, so there was no need to worry.

(End of this chapter)