All The Female Disciples Want To Kill Me

The bright moon hung high, its reflection rippling on the silken surface of the river.

Atop the attic.

Ji Nanjue's eyelashes trembled violently, her lips pressed tightly together, wordlessly staring at the scene unfolding before her.

The secret stone that no one had ever managed to decipher was actually being deciphered by this somewhat strange man.

An odd feeling suddenly surged in her heart, as though the event didn't shock her as much as she expected, as if it were fated?

Then Ji Nanjue gently turned around, wishing to see Key Smoke's expression.

The moonlight was hazy, and the gentle breeze from Jiangnan caressed her face like soft tendrils, lifting her black hair.

Key Smoke blinked her eyes, forgetting about the half-eaten candied fruit in her hand, and strained to peek out of the window, trying to get a clear view of the man's features.

Suddenly turning her head to look at Ji Nanjue, she tilted her head slightly and asked with some confusion, "Do you know that man?"

Ji Nanjue remained silent.

The perplexity in Key Smoke's heart ignited at that moment; ever since that man appeared, it seemed Ji Nanjue's gaze had never left him.

This was very strange!

Yet how could a man, merely at the Early Stage Refining Void, decipher the secret stone she had never studied?

Ji Nanjue nodded slightly, yet she gently shook her head again, her phoenix eyes curving slightly as she said in a mild voice, "Beneath Unrepentant Cliff, this disciple once had a brief encounter with him!"

After a moment of hesitation, for some reason, she added, "But... he met Nan Ji."

Though the same person, perhaps in her heart, the girl named Nan Ji could better reveal her true self.

Key Smoke nodded thoughtfully, a hint of amusement playing on her lips as she turned and gently sat on the nanmu chair. Her lips parted slightly as she said softly, "Then let's meet this young fellow."

"After all these years, he is still the only young man who has piqued sister's interest!"

What heights would a cultivator with the Realm of No-Self and Microcosmic Realm reach in the future?

Watching the Wuhua Palace Cultivators leaving in a huff, Su Bei's lips curled into a cold sneer, which gradually dissipated, leaving only a gentle smile.

He then turned gracefully, brandishing the two swords in his hands with pride, and handed them over to his two apprentices.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he ruffled the heads of his two prodigal apprentices with his large hand. "As your master, I don't have much in the way of gifts for you."

"Just in time, look! Elder Lin has provided them on my behalf!"

Lin Duo had indeed helped him out greatly. He was just wondering how to explain things to his two apprentices, who seemed to have been steeped in a jar of vinegar.

What was this called? Don't hit a smiling face! Giving them gifts would silence their impending questions!

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel proud of his own cleverness.

Extending his hand, he gently pinched Xiao Ruoching's cheek. After a moment's consideration, to be fair, he pinched Mo Li's cheek as well.

Xiao Ruoching dazedly accepted the longsword Su Bei handed her, feeling his tender touch, her eyes as clear as crystal.

This sword, precious enough to pain Lin Duo, was evidently no ordinary magic treasure...

The scenes of Su Bei and Dan Wulan enjoying themselves behind her back suddenly seemed less important to her.

Her master was still the same master.

Was she being too selfish, even wanting to control his personal freedoms and preferences?

Mo Li remained silent, the hand holding the longsword trembling slightly, the complexity in her eyes deepening.

What exactly were her feelings for this master, who elicited from her a perplexing mix of love and hate?

The exclusive desire she had for him felt stronger than ever, yet it suddenly vanished.

Maybe she herself didn't know whether the pain she felt that night, lying on top of him, was from her heart or her body.

In the surrounding pavilions, lights suddenly dimmed, leaving only the bright moon shining as brilliantly as before!

Everyone watched the spectacle, not knowing who started clapping.

The next moment, applause thundered, as the assembly of cultivators looked at Su Bei and his disciples with warm smiles.

"It's no wonder he's Elder Su, such magnanimity and spirit! I, Liu Yishou, am impressed!"

"Elder Su, what exactly did you see in that secret stone?"

"What is that sense of desolation all about?"

Su Bei smiled. The visions he saw within the stone seemed to blend past and future, yet even he was filled with doubts.

Just as he was about to say something profound to enhance his image, he saw the Sacred Land maiden running towards him, her face flushed.

Excitement sparkled in her eyes as she panted and said eagerly, "Su... Elder Su!"

"The Saintess invites Elder Su to a gathering at Si Nan Pavilion!"

As soon as the maiden's words fell, countless envious glances turned towards Su Bei.

Murmurs, sighs, and gasps wove through the air.

"Is the Saintess going to bestow the Token on Elder Su?"

"The Saintess's personal instruction, no less!!"

Not far away, Tong Xiu opened his eyes and scrutinized Su Bei carefully, as if committing his face to memory, then rose and departed.

Perhaps when this man named Su Bei reached Half-Step into Dao Integration, he would truly be a match for him.

It was just a pity that his cultivation realm was too low!

Su Bei smiled at the women, gave some instructions, and then followed the maiden towards the uniquely styled loft in the not-too-distant courtyard.

In his heart, a bit of anticipation rose: could the woman he had seen beneath Unrepentant Cliff possibly be her?

The rooftop of the courtyard's loft was resplendent with light!

In the empty top-floor room was a low table. Su Bei's expression was indifferent as he gazed calmly at a pot of tea on the table, along with two teacups.

For some reason, beside the teacups was also a small box of candied fruit.

After leading Su Bei here, the woman from the Sacred Land retreated.

Shortly after, footsteps echoed from the stairs, followed by the appearance of a woman in fine white brocade silk at the stairway entrance. She wore white embroidered shoes, and her wrists were adorned with a string of beads of an indistinguishable material.

A veil covered her face, obscuring her features, revealing only eyes dark as ink yet luminous as jade, long lashes, and a segment of snow-white gauze edged with blooming plum blossoms, their cold fragrance gradually fading.

She was unlike any of the women he had met before. Perhaps due to her aura?

As holy as he had imagined? Yet she appeared to have experienced the vicissitudes of life, seemingly conveying a sense of being adrift through time and space.

Su Bei set aside the candied fruit he held and stared at the woman before him. At a single glance, she made one feel ashamed of their own inferiority. A sudden sense of disappointment overwhelmed his heart.

It wasn't her.

Then who was she?

Seeing Su Bei's expression, Key Smoke's eyebrows lifted slightly. She looked at the half-eaten piece of candied fruit in his hand and bit her red lip.

A twinge of heartache surfaced, but she nevertheless strove to appear carefree and nonchalant. Parting her lips slightly, she began to speak slowly, "I wonder why, from Elder Su's eyes, Key Smoke sensed a trace of disappointment?"

"Is it because I am not quite what you expected?"

Following Key Smoke was a man in a black Dragon Robe with golden dragon patterns. His features were striking, and for some reason, he wore a half-mask.

But as Su Bei observed him, he felt a trace of suspicion, sensing a familiar aura from him.

Yet he was certain he had never met this man before. He then bowed slightly. "Ah! I have met the senior, met... perhaps it is I who am being presumptuous. The senior is undoubtedly extremely honorable. The only reason I am disappointed is that... the Saintess is not the person I had in mind!"

Ji Nanjue coughed unnaturally and settled beside Key Smoke, looking at Su Bei.

Su Bei regarded them with some confusion. He looked at the Saintess's male companion, sensing from him an inherent dignity that seemed natural to those of high station.

—That sort of instinctive authority, he had sensed it from Queen Lin as well.

The corners of Key Smoke's lips curled into an odd smile, as if suddenly struck by a thought, but she did not reveal it. Pointing towards Ji Nanjue beside her, she said, "I've often heard of Elder Su's outstanding talents; this has been on my mind for quite a while."

"This is the new Emperor of Dongfeng Ancient Country, Ji Nanjue!"

"I invited him to join us. Does Elder Su mind?"

The new Emperor?

Instantly, curiosity rose within Su Bei.

About this new Emperor of Dongfeng Ancient Country, all sorts of legends abounded. He had always assumed the person was a greasy middle-aged man; it turned out to be...

How should one put it? Despite only revealing his eyes—if he wasn't a platypus... then he's too beautiful to look like a man!

A male-bodied, female-visaged, boundless Guanyin Bodhisattva?

"I certainly don't mind. Greetings, Your Majesty!"

With utmost politeness, Su Bei greeted Ji Nanjue, then picked up the candied fruit, intending to pop it into his mouth.

Feeling the Saintess's gaze on him, Su Bei's expression turned peculiar, and he subconsciously set the candied fruit back down.

The gaze instantly vanished!

Hmm?!

As if he had discovered something amusing, Su Bei once again brought the candied fruit to his lips, but this time he stealthily watched the Saintess's reaction.

As expected, that gaze immediately returned.

Su Bei smiled and placed the candied fruit into his mouth, clearly feeling the white-dressed woman's body quiver before him!

"From what the senior has said, if one can decipher this strange rock, they'll receive a Token from the Sacred Land?"

"I won't beat around the bush; I'm indeed very interested in that Token!"

"Additionally... as for the matter of guidance, I have always been slow on the uptake and don't wish to waste this fine opportunity. I was wondering if the senior might give some pointers to my two apprentices?"

Su Bei took a sip of tea, his gaze intense as he looked at Key Smoke and spoke forthrightly.

Below her white veil, Key Smoke swallowed nervously but felt it inappropriate to reach for the candied fruit in front of Su Bei.

Hearing Su Bei's words, the first half was alright, but the latter part seemed to completely shatter her understanding of the world.

Her eyes were momentarily fixed in shock!

Give guidance to his two apprentices??

Are there really such people in this world?

Selfless to the extreme? Offering such an opportunity to one's own disciples?!

Was she mistaken? Or did she hear wrong?!

The lights flickered dimly, the tea emitting its fragrant scent.

The three within the loft fell into silence.

Ji Nanjue was slightly moved, his eyes complex as he observed the man before him.

Beneath Unrepentant Cliff, he had also voluntarily given up an opportunity. This time... he had done it again?