Chapter 36: Heaven and Earth

“Extreme Intent Sword…”

Mu Chunxiang had been idle recently, so she carefully flipped through the peerless martial skill obtained from the Sixth Heaven Beyond the Sky.

There hadn’t been many interesting things lately, and this sword technique created by an unknown master could barely be called interesting.

A peerless sword technique—the last one to appear was called “Seal Dust Sword.”

Such a high-level martial technique wasn’t something one could encounter easily.

Even the Linlang Pavilion only received one such peerless martial skill every few hundred years.

Peerless martial skills weren’t just ordinary cabbages.

That said, upon closer inspection, this “Extreme Intent Sword” was actually quite interesting.

Especially the opening line:

“Intent within the sword, this heart only for me.”

“No wonder it demands so much. Anyone with a weak sword heart who learns this technique probably won’t even be able to lift a sword.”

Suddenly, Mu Chunxiang caught sight of the character “nian” at the bottom of the bamboo slip.

‘The sword follows the thought, the intent rises and the sword comes. It seems just a sword technique…’

Of course, the Ping Duoduo Business Method also contained the character “nian.”

Having read it countless times, Mu Chunxiang had already memorized every single word.

The strokes in the Extreme Intent Sword manual resembled her master’s handwriting, but upon closer inspection, there were many differences.

Chinese characters were difficult to unify, and similar strokes were normal.

But this particular “nian” character—

This one “nian” could not be similar.

Were they the same?

No.

But Mu Chunxiang could see deliberate brushstrokes in this character.

Closing the bamboo slip, Mu Chunxiang’s momentarily relaxed mood vanished instantly.

Her master was dead.

No matter how similar it seemed, that person could never be her master.

Her master would not come to the Linlang Pavilion.

He wouldn’t be stupid enough to expose himself, and he certainly wouldn’t lack spirit stones.

“Master, I want to die so badly.”

Gazing at the white hair on her wrist, Mu Chunxiang murmured softly.

Crouching in the corner of the room, the coldness around her grew heavier.

Mu Chunxiang had to live well, as her master commanded.

So she curled up to withstand the chill.

The jade bead she had received upon coming of age was always tied at her waist, but as days passed, even it had gradually lost its luster.

The protective talisman shattered, the jade bead dimmed—everything related to Chen Juenian was leaving her.

Soon, Chen Juenian would completely disappear from her world.

—

“Sister Mu?!”

Xuanyuan Jiong was pleasantly surprised.

After spending a warm month in this courtyard with her child, Mu Qiuying actually came to visit.

“Not welcome?”

“Of course you’re welcome! Nian’er, look who’s here!”

Chen Juenian, who was absorbing spiritual energy, heard his mother calling him.

He immediately stopped, straightened his clothes, and walked to the door.

“Qiu—Senior Mu! Why are you here?”

“I had nothing to do, and the sect’s martial tournament has just ended, so I made time to come over.”

Mu Qiuying patted Chen Juenian’s head, then let her gaze linger on his abdomen.

“Let me see—Not bad. You’re very close to the Foundation Establishment (Mid Stage).”

“All thanks to Sister Mu’s help. Sister Mu, please come in!”

After the two women entered the house, Chen Juenian slowly followed behind them.

He knew very well that Mu Qiuying definitely didn’t come just for a casual visit.

“Nian’er, come, sit here.”

Sitting between the two women, Chen Juenian silently lowered his head.

He could only place hope in his mother.

He hoped she could stall Mu Qiuying, prevent her from having such thoughts, or at least not give her too much time.

“Sister Mu, Nian’er also made the pastries you mentioned. They were really delicious.”

“Oh? Really?”

Mu Qiuying glanced at Chen Juenian.

Seeing him playing dead, she changed the subject:

“Actually, I came this time to solidify the child’s martial technique. The Hundred Arms Art cannot be mastered in just one or two months. Would you allow me to teach him alone for a while?”

“Of course! Nian’er, quickly go with Sister Mu into the inner room!”

Well, his mother had made a perfect assist.

Forced to stand up, Chen Juenian followed her into the inner room.

This courtyard had two bedrooms.

Since Chen Juenian had been sleeping with Xuanyuan Jiong these days, his original room was unoccupied.

They went into Chen Juenian’s room.

After entering, Mu Qiuying raised her hand to seal the area, then jammed the long staff to lock the door.

Having done everything, she looked at Chen Juenian, who seemed as delicious as a pastry:

“What? An immortal is afraid of a little girl like me?”

“Of course not.”

“If not, then fine. Actually, I discovered something recently.”

Sensing trouble, Chen Juenian looked at her abdomen and couldn’t help swallowing.

Had she found out?

“Ever since I had the child’s presence, the killing intent on me has faded. Maybe doing that kind of thing can really get rid of this terrifying aura.”

“I understand, Qiuying. Let’s get started quickly.”

After all that beating around the bush, it was just for that.

Scared Chen Juenian—he thought Mu Qiuying had discovered something was wrong.

“I want you to take the initiative.”

“If we take too long, Xuanyuan Jiong might get suspicious.”

“Alright.”

Lying on Chen Juenian’s bed, Mu Qiuying let down all her defenses.

Having walked the edge of life and death for centuries, she could rarely relax so much.

“This bed doesn’t have your scent.”

“How could that be…”

“Because I’m sleeping on your bed in the Thousand Arms Sect right now.”

Chen Juenian had nothing to say.

He didn’t answer Mu Qiuying but instead began figuring out how to undo the golden silk armor.

“Are you sleeping with Xuanyuan?”

“Mm.”

“It must have been her request… After all, an immortal like you wouldn’t do something like that.”

Just then, Chen Juenian finally found the buckle at Mu Qiuying’s navel that could release the armor.

He undid it.

Mu Qiuying was gratified.

Actually, she wanted Chen Juenian to peel her open more gently and slowly, just like now.

But later, she wanted the complete opposite of Chen Juenian.

“Wait for me—”

“Wait for what?”

The long staff originally wedged at the door suddenly struck Chen Juenian again, stopping him from relieving himself.

He really just needed to pee.

“Actually, I’m curious… would this hurt…?”

“It will. Qiuying, we need to be normal.”

Hearing this, Mu Qiuying slightly relaxed her training requirements, giving Chen Juenian a chance to catch his breath.

“This should be enough, right?”

—

Xuanyuan Jiong sat alone in the room, spacing out.

Though she was curious how Sister Mu was teaching Nian’er, she knew she shouldn’t disturb them.

So she just spaced out.

So… a way to help Nian’er… a way?

The hope from the immortal elixir had grown dim.

At this point, she could only place her hopes on those Great Emperors.

If just one would act, they could completely save her child.

But for those Great Emperors, she was still too weak with only Refining Void cultivation.

To negotiate with them, Xuanyuan Jiong had to become stronger.