In the secret realm.
Jiang Li, Li Qin, and Tang Siqi moved swiftly through the forest, searching for treasures.
Tang Siqi was now wearing a clean, light-colored long dress, her face once again exuding an icy demeanor. Only when facing Jiang Li did she display a charming expression.
Li Qin, looking at Tang Siqi, felt a surge of annoyance. Ever since Jiang Li gained control over her, she had been subtly seducing him.
This made it difficult for both her and Jiang Li to enjoy themselves.
"Junior Brother Jiang Li, are we really not going to kill this little girl from Qingyang Sect? If you can't bear to do it, I can help you. What she can do, I can do, and what she can't do, I can also do!" Tang Siqi said to Jiang Li while looking around.
The roars of fierce beasts occasionally echoed through the forest, mixed with the rustling of leaves in the wind.
Upon hearing this, Li Qin snorted, "Jiang Li and I have a life-or-death friendship. Jiang Li would never bear to kill me!"
Then, Li Qin moved closer to Jiang Li, embracing him and looking at Tang Siqi with defiance.
Jiang Li felt a headache coming on. These two women were like gunpowder whenever they met.
"Alright, alright, stop arguing. We'll head back after we finish searching the remaining areas!" Jiang Li finally said.
Tang Siqi pouted, thinking that this immature girl was taking herself too seriously.
After Jiang Li spoke, both women exchanged a glance and fell silent.
Following this, the group continued their search for treasures and spiritual herbs.
In the following time, under their combined efforts, all parts of the secret realm were thoroughly searched by the trio.
Many spiritual herbs and treasures were found.
Naturally, all these treasures and spiritual herbs were handed over to Jiang Li.
This included the treasures and spiritual herbs Tang Siqi had collected earlier, all of which were also given to Jiang Li.
...
At the entrance of the Void God Valley.
After finishing their search of the secret realm, Jiang Li and the others departed.
"Jiang Li, you really aren't coming with me to Qingyang Sect? With your talent, you could definitely become a Saint Son of our Qingyang Sect!" Li Qin said to Jiang Li, her eyes slightly red.
Tang Siqi beside her snorted, "A sect like Qingyang Sect, Jiang Li wouldn't even go there to be the sect leader. Hurry up and leave, you're an eyesore!"
Jiang Li took a deep breath. Although Tang Siqi's words were harsh, Jiang Li indeed didn't have a great liking for righteous sects.
They talked about loving fellow disciples, but there were also a myriad of tedious rules.
It was more straightforward in the Demonic Sect, where you just fought if you disagreed...
Moreover, now that he controlled Tang Siqi, he had a lot of room to maneuver within the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect.
"Li Qin, you should hurry back, otherwise your grandfather will worry!" Jiang Li said.
This brat's grandfather?
Tang Siqi looked at Li Qin suspiciously. Could this brat's grandfather be a powerful figure?
Li Qin looked at Jiang Li with reluctance. Although her interactions with Jiang Li had been somewhat unpleasant over the past few days, the events that had transpired had left ripples in her heart.
Finding treasures in the secret realm was much more enjoyable than being in Qingyang Sect, and she had the company of such a handsome young man like Jiang Li...
Especially the favorability points. Li Qin's favorability towards Jiang Li had now reached 79, just one point away from 80.
It was because of this that Jiang Li decided to let Li Qin return. With such high favorability, she was unlikely to do anything detrimental to him.
Besides, apart from the initial threats and robbery, their subsequent interactions had been quite pleasant.
"Jiang Li, I'm going back now. If you have time, come to Qingyang Sect to visit me!" Li Qin said to Jiang Li with a blush.
As soon as Li Qin spoke, Jiang Li's heart stirred. If he went to Qingyang Sect to observe the life scripts of those righteous disciples, he might encounter other opportunities.
Although there were many disciples in the Demonic Sect, there were also too many cannon fodder. Looking around, there were plenty of impending disasters.
If he had the time and the conditions allowed, he might consider visiting.
Tang Siqi looked at Li Qin as if she were an idiot. Go to Qingyang Sect to deliver herself to be eliminated?
After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Jiang Li, Li Qin prepared to leave.
Li Qin took off a hairpin from her head, and as she channeled spiritual energy into it, a spatial gate emerged from the hairpin.
Tang Siqi's heart leaped as she witnessed this. This little girl actually possessed such a treasure.
Could her grandfather be a Saint... Tang Siqi felt a shiver of unease. After arguing with Li Qin so much these past few days, their relationship had reached an all-time low.
Tang Siqi had originally thought Jiang Li was fond of Li Qin, but now it seemed she had truly provoked someone she couldn't afford to offend.
However, Jiang Li was quite clever. By using his charm, he had captivated this brat, so there shouldn't be any issues.
"Mwah..."
As Li Qin was leaving, she suddenly ran back to Jiang Li and kissed him.
'Jiang Li, I will miss you. You must miss me too!'
After kissing him, Li Qin whispered coquettishly into Jiang Li's ear.
Then, with a flushed face, she directly entered the spatial teleportation gate.
Jiang Li hadn't even reacted before a trace of moisture and a faint floral scent graced his face.
'Master's charm is truly great, completely enchanting that little girl!' Tang Siqi said with a smile after Li Qin left, moving her body slightly closer to Jiang Li.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!!"
Just as Jiang Li was about to say something, a series of breaking winds sounded from beside them.
A woman in a green gauze dress, accompanied by a group of Yellow Springs Demonic Sect disciples, flew rapidly towards them.
It was Lin Qiuyue!
A flicker of displeasure crossed Tang Siqi's eyes, and she immediately retracted her charming demeanor, returning to an icy, frosty appearance.
Jiang Li was not surprised by Tang Siqi's change in demeanor; this was something they had agreed upon beforehand.
When outsiders were present, Tang Siqi would remain the aloof Saintess, but when they were alone, she would...
"Greetings, Saintess!" Lin Qiuyue and her group bowed respectfully to Tang Siqi.
Tang Siqi's face was ashen, showing no discernible emotion. "Qiuyue, wasn't I supposed to tell you to return to Saintess Peak after dealing with the matter?"
Lin Qiuyue glanced at Jiang Li from the corner of her eye, then looked at Tang Siqi with hesitation.
Tang Siqi understood and said calmly, "It's alright, Junior Brother Jiang is one of us. Speak freely!"
Lin Qiuyue took a deep breath and then slowly said, "Reporting to the Saintess, Li Xinyuan has set up a challenge arena at Lingyuan Peak, and intends to challenge you again!"
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