Chapter 55 – Hold anything against you
"Friend Lin, your spirit of drawing the sword is truly admirable."
Leng Fengchun's eyebrows, full of vigor, held a trace of respect.
Lin Hao handed the sword Wenxin to him, letting out a bitter laugh, "Thank you, Friend Leng, for the gift of the sword. This sword did not break."
"As for Bluebird, I will find a master craftsman to repair it and then return it to you."
Leng Fengchun took the Wenxin sword, sheathed it, and said with a smile, "It's a small matter, no need to worry about it."
"As for Bluebird, let's decide after our duel and see who wins."
This woman is truly carefree, Lin Hao thought to himself, closing his eyes.
The pain in his body and the exhaustion from depleted spiritual energy hit him all at once, and he could barely hold on.
Meanwhile, in the sect master's palace, three peak masters were engaged in a heated debate.
"I knew this would be the outcome. How could a wild boy who suddenly appeared be a match for Nephew Qingxue?"
The master of Misty Peak said excitedly, "Congratulations, Sect Leader, with the strength Qingxue has shown, winning first place in the competition is not difficult."
Sect Leader Ouyang responded with a modest smile.
"Qingxue only has the advantage of years of cultivation. If Lin Hao were given three more years, the outcome would still be uncertain."
"That's right, I have high hopes for Lin Hao. It's only a matter of time before he becomes a leading figure among the younger generation of the sect," Murong Qinxue added.
Feng Cangyue said nothing, flying out of the sect master's palace to check on Lin Hao's injuries.
"Take this pill."
Lin Hao took a red pill, and after consuming it, he immediately felt his spiritual energy rapidly recover. The terrifying wound on his chest, deep enough to see bone, began to heal visibly.
"A Saint Yuan Pill!"
An elderly cultivator exclaimed.
He recognized that Feng Cangyue had given Lin Hao a fourth-tier pill, a life-saving elixir for Elemental Infant stage cultivators.
Who would have thought that Master Feng would give such a pill to a mere Foundation Establishment disciple for healing?
Lin Hao struggled to stand, a smile tugging at his lips, "Thank you, Master."
Feng Cangyue remained expressionless, saying calmly, "Taking Ning Qingxue's three swords head-on, are you trying to get yourself killed?"
"Master, I..."
"No need to say more, focus on healing, then come to me for your punishment."
After the master left, Lin Hao leaned into Cui Qing'er's arms, whispering.
"In front of my master, you didn't reveal your Demon Clan identity. I'm curious, what kind of spell did you use?"
Cui Qing'er smiled charmingly, "Want to know? I'm not telling you!"
"You're playing with fire, woman!"
Lin Hao whispered in her ear.
"Come find me tonight!"
His outstanding performance in the inner sect competition, placing in the top fifty, exempted him from the chore of cleaning the demon-suppressing tower.
Moreover, with Feng Cangyue backing him, he no longer needed to go to the demon-suppressing tower.
It had been a long time since he visited his cave dwelling, and it was covered in dust.
He used a dust-clearing talisman and a water-cleansing talisman to tidy up before sitting down to heal.
That evening.
Cui Qing'er arrived as promised.
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After cultivating.
"You're injured, yet you still do this. If you don't care for yourself, at least care for me," Cui Qing'er complained.
Lin Hao gazed at the ceiling of the cave dwelling, his eyes a bit unfocused, and said nonchalantly, "I know my own body best, I can handle it again."
"It's just that I don't want to."
Don't want to... A hint of resentment flashed in the woman's eyes. Has he grown tired of me so quickly? Truly a heartless man.
"When are you planning to act?"
Cui Qing'er sighed, "Originally, during the competition, it was the best opportunity. But to avoid implicating you, we have to find another time."
"Heh, so I should thank you?"
"Of course," the woman said softly, lowering her eyes.
"Though I'm of the Demon Clan, I'm a demon who values emotions, how could I harm you?"
"You were so heartless to me before, it really broke my heart."
With that, the woman began to cry, tears welling up in her eyes.
Uh...
Seeing her cry, Lin Hao felt quite helpless.
Cui Qing'er had indeed never harmed him; instead, she had always been diligent in finding female cultivators for him.
Without Cui Qing'er, he wouldn't have been able to advance his cultivation so quickly.
Especially since, despite his previous coldness, the woman remained devoted, truly infatuated.
Thinking of this, he gave her a hug.
Cui Qing'er nestled her head into his chest, wiping her tears on him.
"Lin Hao, I want to discuss something with you."
"What is it? Tell me."
Lin Hao's hand brushed over her silky skin, while he guessed that what she wanted to discuss was likely related to the little fox.
Sure enough.
"You don't need to go to the demon-suppressing tower anymore, so you should cut ties with the princess."
"Her status in the Demon Clan is prestigious. Associating with her will bring you trouble."
"And if the Green Mountain Demon King finds out about you and the princess... unless you stay in the Xuan Yin Sect forever, even if you flee to the ends of the earth, the Green Mountain Demon King won't let you go."
Lin Hao cupped her face in his hands, asking, "Are you thinking of me?"
"Of course!"
In fact, he knew she made sense.
Maintaining a relationship with the little fox, if exposed, would put him in a difficult position, both with his sect and the Demon Clan.
But the little fox was his woman, and he couldn't bear to sever ties just like that.
After a moment of contemplation, he sighed, "As you said, I don't need to go to the demon-suppressing tower anymore. Going there rashly would definitely attract attention, so it's best not to go."
"I'm glad you think that way."
Cui Qing'er smiled radiantly, her charm captivating.
"This way, no one can hold anything against you!"