Marry the Demon Sect Girl with No Bride Price-Chapter 157: A Child’s Innocence, Yet at Odds with the Righteous Path

Chapter 157: Chapter 157: A Child’s Innocence, Yet at Odds with the Righteous Path

The next day, early morning.

Cyan Luo Lane.

Fang Family.

"Child, you’d better return to the inn quickly, your Third Senior Sister has already granted you a great favor by allowing you to come back for one night, do not lose your manners, cough cough!"

Fang Chao coughed as he spoke to his daughter, Fang Xue.

Fang Xue suddenly returned home last night, and the old couple was overjoyed, yet deeply anxious.

Fang Chao had spent considerable time in Zhenyang City in his youth and knew well the strict rules of major sects; once one joins a sect, one must sever mundane ties.

Someone like Fang Xue, who had just joined the sect not long ago, returning home to visit twice in quick succession, was indeed a grave breach.

Thus, after his daughter stayed home for one night, Fang Chao was urging her to go back to find her Third Senior Sister.

"Father, your health has deteriorated so much, I wish to accompany you and mother for half a day longer."

Fang Xue supported Fang Chao, seeing her father’s countenance was even worse than when she last returned, and he was much thinner, making her heart sink in sorrow.

This was undoubtedly a sign that the end was near!

Yet her cultivation level was so low that she couldn’t even find a way to preserve her father’s soul after his death, let alone grant her parents longevity.

Why did I strive so hard to enter Zhenyang Sect ultimately?

Tears glistened in Fang Xue’s clear eyes, as Fang Chao raised a hand to lightly stroke his daughter’s hair, smiling:

"My daughter needn’t worry about me; Taoist Friend Qin and friends in the neighborhood often send me nourishing pills; my health is not too grave."

Fang Xue bit her lip and suddenly said, "Father, when I return, I’ll go find the ’Ice Heart Rejuvenation Pill’ to first remove the pill poison from your body and then find a way to nourish you."

Fang Chao, working as a Pill Poison Medicine Attendant for many years to earn Spirit Stones for Fang Xue’s Cultivator Spiritual Institute tuition, had the pill poison deeply embedded within, surviving all this time merely through the thought of witnessing his daughter’s cultivation success.

Of course, Fang Xue was aware of this; Zhenyang Sect naturally had the "Ice Heart Rejuvenation Pill," but it was only available to elders or those of similar standing, such as Ye Xiyue.

Ordinary inner sect disciples didn’t even have the qualification to look at it, let alone outer sect disciples like Fang Xue.

Upon hearing her daughter’s words, Fang Chao angrily rebuked, "Nonsense! You’ve just entered the sect, and yet to establish yourself, you absolutely cannot act recklessly! And no more mention of this matter!!"

Fang Xue was startled by her father’s stern scolding, tears streaming down her face.

"But father, mother and you worked tirelessly for many years to send me into Zhenyang Sect, and now I can only watch helplessly as you..."

Fang Chao abruptly pushed Fang Xue away, nudging her out the door, shouting sternly:

"Do you know how many cultivators spend their entire lives never able to gaze upon the mountain gate of Zhenyang Sect? You entering Zhenyang Sect makes you luckier than countless others, even if I am to report to my ancestors, it would suffice! If you disobey, I shan’t recognize you as my daughter!"

After speaking, he slammed the door shut.

"Father, father, mother!"

Outside came the sound of his daughter’s cries, Fang Chao’s body trembled, tears streaming from his eyes, succumbing to violent coughing.

Beside him, his wife stepped forward to support him, her eyes also brimming with tears.

"Husband, I...I cannot bear to part with Xiaoxue."

Fang Chao embraced his wife, sighing, "Our daughter has a bright future ahead. In the future, she’ll be a phoenix among humanity, whereas we reside in the mire and mustn’t stain our daughter with filth!"

"Yes, yes, I understand, sob sob sob..."

Inside, the couple embraced and wept.

Outside, Fang Xue, tears streaming down her face, slowly knelt, bowing heavily.

Father, mother, I will definitely obtain the Ice Heart Rejuvenation Pill, definitely seek the Longevity Technique.

As long as our family can be together forever, Zhenyang Sect or Cyan Lotus Sect—it doesn’t matter to me!

After three resounding kowtows, Fang Xue stood up, her face now dry, turning towards the Caifeng Street where the Third Senior Sister resided.

Just as she walked out of Cyan Luo Lane, Fang Xue paused in her steps, her face lit with delight:

"Uncle Qin!"

She stepped forward a couple of strides, unable to contain her joy: "You’re alright?"

Qin Gengyun was puzzled, "What could possibly happen to me?"

Fang Xue realized, quickly replied, "Nothing, Uncle Qin, I was just happy to see you."

Qin Gengyun smiled, "Taoist Friend Fang, I’ve come to ask a favor."

He handed her an invitation card. Fang Xue took it with curiosity, opened it, and couldn’t help but exclaim:

"Uncle Qin, you’re going to invite Third Senior Sister back?"

The invitation read: "Grateful for Senior Si’s hospitality yesterday, beyond words. To express my gratitude, a banquet is arranged tonight at 7 p.m. at Moon Drinking Tower, hoping Senior Si will attend."

Qin Gengyun nodded, "Taoist Friend Fang, please deliver this invitation to Senior Si."

Fang Xue quickly said, "Uncle Qin, actually last night Third Senior Sister cast a spell on you..."

"Xiaoxue!"

Qin Gengyun interrupted her, smiling:

"You are an outer sect disciple of Zhenyang Sect, your future is bright, speak and act prudently, do not let Uncle Fang and Aunt down."

Fang Xue was stunned, her eyes once again reddening, and then she bowed deeply to Qin Gengyun:

"Uncle Qin, I understand! My father..."

Qin Gengyun said, "If possible, I will try to obtain an Ice Heart Rejuvenation Pill for Uncle Fang."

"Uncle Qin..."

Fang Xue froze again. In the next moment, she abruptly knelt, bowing to Qin Gengyun:

"If Uncle Qin can save my father, I am willing to be your servant, even a slave, doing anything for you!"

Qin Gengyun quickly helped her up, "Xiaoxue, no, don’t say that, I can only try, but may not succeed." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"No matter what, my words today will always hold true, Uncle Qin..."

Fang Xue hesitated briefly, then whispered, "You must be careful of Third Senior Sister."

Saying this, she bowed again before turning to leave.

Watching her slightly immature back, Qin Gengyun sighed:

"Why does such a pure heart always seem misaligned with Zhenyang Sect?"

Fang Xue returned to the inn, handed Qin Gengyun’s invitation card to Si Minglan, and then exited the room.

Si Minglan glanced at the invitation, a strange smile appeared on her face:

"So willing to walk into the trap? Perfect, saved me much effort."

She got up and walked to the mirror, looking at the seductive reflection, giggled:

"Indeed, the more one pretends to be a gentleman, the more deceitful and lustful they are. Qin Gengyun is no different, he’s probably infatuated with me already. His wife is truly pitiable."

With a wave of her fair, voluptuous arm, a uniquely styled dress flew into her hand.

"Tonight, I’ll give you some reward, giggle giggle!"

...

Night.

Moon Drinking Tower.

Once again in the private room named "Moon Charm."

Qin Gengyun sat in the room, the table already laden with food and wine.

In the same place, last night he was the guest, tonight he has become the host.

Similarly, last night he was the prey, tonight he has become the hunter.

Qin Gengyun glanced at the copper mirror not far from the table, seeing nothing unusual, but already inscribed with the "Wind Return Array" by Qiu Zhihe.

This array had no offensive capabilities, thus no spiritual power fluctuations, merely connected to Qin Gengyun’s divine sense.

If someone were to use a spell on Qin Gengyun and he successfully defended, the array in the mirror would activate, instantly counteracting the spellcaster.

Upstairs at "Moon Charm," in a private room named "Moon Shadow."

"Miss, rest assured, soon I’ll quietly use the Mist Spirit Eye to monitor them downstairs, ensuring your husband won’t stray!"

Liu Su was beaming with excitement, mischievously speaking to Qiu Zhihe.