CHAPTER 100
The Beauty Scroll
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Ye Qinghan's eyes crinkled as she pulled a jade pendant from her bosom. From it materialized an exquisitely crafted white jade vial. The vessel was enveloped in mystical energy, radiating visible spiritual essence—truly a divine artifact!
Su Muchan didn't recognize the bottle, but Dongfang Jue…
She thought to herself, Isn't this the quick-acting fox-saving pill I gave Li Shiyao last time? Sure enough, Ye Qinghan was probably just trying to scare Su Muchan! He just wanted her to stay away from Master Su.
In plain terms, he was guarding his territory again!
Ye Qinghan carefully removed the cap from the bottle, poured a single Quick-Acting Fox-Saving Pill into his palm, and held it out before Su Muchan.
Without hesitation, Su Muchan popped it into her mouth. Instantly, all her fatigue vanished, and the magical energy within her body began to slowly coalesce!
"How about it? Feeling better?"
With the money secured, Ye Qinghan reverted to his usual cold demeanor, his expression and tone radiating icy detachment.
"Much better." Su Muchan was genuinely amazed by the potion's effect. Just moments after taking it, she felt her physical condition reach peak perfection!
"This humble maiden thanks Miss Dongfang. I was in such a hurry leaving that I forgot to bring silver. I shall repay you double another day."
Watching Ye Qinghan tuck the jade pendant back into her bosom, Dongfang Jue couldn't help but sigh…
The divine-grade robes Master Su had gifted his two disciples were also pocketless designs.
But Dongfang Jue knew full well that Ye Qinghan's robes concealed at least four immortal-grade magical treasures, plus that mysterious sword case—a primordial treasure.
What kind of storage artifact was this fellow stuffing in his robes?
At this rate, pockets would be redundant…
Dongfang Jue glanced down at himself… His boots were covered in dust today…
Could it be that Master Su simply preferred this style? If Jue'er were to say, what good would that do… Jue'er would have one sooner or later anyway…
"No need to fret over that. What did you do to upset her?"
Dongfang Jue had already pieced together the gist of the situation, but she still wanted to hear Ye Qinghan's take on it.
"Dongfang Jue, have you been eating too much lately? Or is it that you have money with nowhere to spend it?"
Dongfang Jue was used to Ye Qinghan's attitude—it was much better than it used to be~
"Qinghan, where's Shiyu?"
"She's busy with something. Why are you looking for her?"
"I wanted to learn from her."
"Come here, I'll tell you a story!"
"You're kidding me! Oh well!"
Su Muchan had known earlier that Dongfang Jue knew Ye Qinghan, but just now she'd assumed Dongfang Jue was as unwelcome as she was.
But now it seemed she was slightly better off than Dongfang Jue. This Dongfang Jue was truly courting disaster…
Regardless of the location, Ye Qinghan straddled Dongfang Jue and drew her ruler to strike!
"Miss Muchan, you're here too."
The voice belonged to none other than Shangguan Rou, the First Disciple of the Heavenly Dao Pavilion.
In Ye Qinghan's eyes, Shangguan Rou was tainted by the Heavenly Dao Pavilion's reputation—she couldn't be bothered to give her a second glance!
However, Su Muchan held no prejudice toward Shangguan Rou; the two actually got along quite well.
Yet like Ye Qinghan, Shangguan Rou also urged Su Muchan to keep her distance from Cheng Liang.
Su Muchan didn't understand, but she was deeply shocked. Was this a characteristic of the Southern Domain? Were all the direct disciples of the Southern Domain like this?
After a thorough beating, Ye Qinghan spared Dongfang Jue. Dongfang Jue resisted at first, but it was futile. Eventually, he submitted passively.
"Oh? Shangguan Rou? Long time no see."
Ye Qinghan glanced around. Sure enough, the women gathered around the master and Cheng Liang were all stunningly beautiful, each a peerless beauty.
Though Ye Qinghan disliked Shangguan Rou, she couldn't deny that this woman possessed truly exquisite beauty—though still slightly inferior to her own.
"Miss Qinghan." Shangguan Rou nodded her head, appearing more composed than in the past.
"Seems you've finally come to your senses."
Ye Qinghan smiled. She found Shangguan Rou rather intriguing at this moment. Among the beauties around her, aside from Li Shiyao, Shangguan Rou was undoubtedly the strongest.
It must be said that this Ling Mountain Tournament had also allowed him to understand the strength of ordinary mortals.
Recalling their first meeting, when Shangguan Rou had withstood two immortal swords, her talent was undoubtedly equal to his own—she had merely chosen the wrong master.
"Thanks to Miss Qinghan."
"It's nothing. You look much better now than before. At least, I like it."
Ye Qinghan smiled. She could see the transformation in Shangguan Rou, even after just one glance.
Shangguan Rou smiled and said, "Shall I treat everyone to tea?"
Ye Qinghan glanced at the princess and the witch beside her and replied softly, "I'd love to chat with Sister Shangguan, but I have a duel to attend. You all go ahead; I'll be right behind."
Dongfang Jue rubbed his buttocks and immediately started complaining, "That's unnecessary. Who could possibly withstand one kick from you? You go finish him off. The three of us will wait here for you."
Shangguan Rou chuckled along, "If I were to say my opponent is Qinghan, it'd be impressive enough if anyone dared show up."
Dongfang Jue had a point!
Su Muchan nodded in agreement. A duel with Ye Qinghan? What kind of joke is that? Are they out of their minds?
How many 200 taels of silver do you have at home? Would you dare challenge Ye Qinghan to a duel?
"Hehe, Master did lecture Qinghan, telling her to be kind to others and not treat humans like lowly beasts. Master's orders must be obeyed, and Qinghan has been following them quite well."
"So, I must put on a show. According to Master's instructions, I should make it look like a narrow victory, right?"
Ye Qinghan mimicked Li Shiyao's mannerisms. With each movement of her pink lips, another entry of the King of Hell's sayings was recorded.
Hearing this, all three felt a chill run down their spines. Su Muchan was only grateful she wasn't human.
But Dongfang Jue and Shangguan Rou were flesh-and-blood humans, unadulterated members of the human race.
"Um… I think Sect Leader Su is absolutely right." Dongfang Jue finally caught on. No wonder Ye Qinghan's temper had improved so much these past days…
Shangguan Rou smiled bitterly. Thank goodness Ye Qinghan had joined the Lingxian Hall. Had she joined the Tian Dao Pavilion instead, Shangguan Rou couldn't even imagine what her senior sister would have endured.
"Next match! Lingxian Hall!"
The mere mention of Lingxian Hall instantly filled the arena with roaring cheers. The popularity of Lingxian Hall's First Disciple was nothing like it used to be!
"Ye Yanwang! Ye Yanwang! Ye Yanwang!"
Ye Qinghan smiled wryly. It seemed keeping a low profile as her master had advised was proving rather difficult!
How could she possibly keep a low profile? Not even a little bit!
"Please welcome the direct disciple of Lingxian Hall! Ye! Qing! Han!"
Ye Qinghan lightly pressed the hilt of the sword at his waist. The scabbard of the Ling Frost Sword lifted slightly as he gave the three women a slight nod. "Then please wait a moment, my beauties. Qinghan will be back shortly."
Riding Purple Lightning onto the field, he descended like a thunder god. Dark clouds pressed down upon the city as lightning flashed and thunder roared across the sky, and a fierce wind suddenly arose!
Since he couldn't stay low-key, Qinghan saw no point in pretending. A duel with the Lingxian Hall's First Disciple?
Are you rich or something?
Ye Qinghan still wore her black business attire, black stockings paired with red-soled high heels accentuating her already tall, slender figure to make it even more alluring!
The shoulder-high sword case slammed heavily onto the ground. Even from their seats in the audience, the three beauties could feel the earth tremble from the impact!
Though a split second late, Ye Qinghan caught it against her side. A crisp metallic clang echoed as the sword case sprang open with a bang!
A dazzling array of celestial swords lay exposed, their overwhelming presence startling even the observing sect masters!
"Ye Chenmeng is only at late Foundation Establishment now, yet his strike already makes heaven and earth tremble. If he reaches Core Formation…"
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