Chapter 62: It seems I was being toyed with

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Qin Lin, Lu Chen handed over Qin Yan's belongings to him.

Previously, Qin Yan, being busy, often had others deliver things, so Qin Lin didn't ask further.

He merely noticed that this time his sister gave him an unusually large amount of cultivation resources, which he wasn't used to.

"Your sister said your cultivation is at a critical stage and you need resources..."

This sentence was added by Lu Chen himself, so that Qin Lin wouldn't think too much.

Otherwise, if he knew Qin Yan couldn't leave, given his temperament he might cause some trouble.

"Then thank you, Saint Son!" Qin Lin beamed with joy and respectfully bowed to Lu Chen.

"Hmm, you're welcome." Lu Chen replied, then took his leave and exited the Hall of Killing Qi.

During this period, because Second Elder Dugu Ming fell, several elders of the sect also underwent a reshuffle.

Many disciples' residences also changed.

Lu Chen searched around the sect and finally found Gu Xiaoxiao in the midst of cultivation.

"Junior Sister Xiaoxiao." Lu Chen pushed open the half-closed door.

Gu Xiaoxiao sensed his aura, and her expression froze.

"Lu Chen, weren't you studying at the Heaven Demon Sect? Why are you back so early?"

Gu Xiaoxiao said, her gaze continually searching behind Lu Chen.

"Where's my sister? Didn't she come back with you?"

"She's still at the Heaven Demon Sect."

Lu Chen clearly explained the whole situation to her.

Upon learning that he was also preparing to go to the orthodox faction's territory, Gu Xiaoxiao's face filled with disbelief.

"You wouldn't be interested in those fairy-like elder sisters over there, would you?"

Gu Xiaoxiao narrowed her eyes, and a strange smile curled at the corner of her mouth.

"Nonsense, I just like appreciating beauty!" Lu Chen chuckled.

If there were also high-level female cultivators there who could dual-cultivate with him, he would naturally not refuse.

However, orthodox sects would probably disdain engaging in such activities.

"Pervert!" Although Gu Xiaoxiao's own hobbies are also perverse, that doesn't stop her from thinking Lu Chen is a pervert.

Because the journey was far, by the time Lu Chen returned to the Nine Abyss Gate, the sky had already turned completely dark.

Traveling at night makes it easy to encounter high-level nocturnal magical beasts, so Lu Chen thought it over and decided to stay at Gu Xiaoxiao's place for the night, departing the next day.

But he didn't expect that his idea would exactly suit her wishes.

After all, Gu Xiaoxiao hadn't seen him in a long time, and over these days she had become overflowing with desire.

"Lu Chen, these past days, did you and my sister do dual cultivation?"

Gu Xiaoxiao had no idea about the relationship between Su Qian and Lu Chen.

Therefore, she naturally assumed that during the time those few people were away, Lu Chen had been dual-cultivating with Gu Xiangxiang.

"Yes." Lu Chen did not answer truthfully.

Given her fondness for role-playing, asking such a question likely meant she wanted him to act as her sister's daoist partner or something like that.

Frankly, Lu Chen couldn't understand how the personalities of a pair of sisters could differ so greatly.

"Alright, then tonight you will play the role of my sister's daoist partner."

Lu Chen hadn't guessed wrong; indeed, the identity she arranged for him this time was exactly that.

"Brother-in-law, it's so late—what are you doing coming to my room......"

After setting the identity, Gu Xiaoxiao got into character in a second.

As expected of someone who loves role-playing to the core.

"Your sister isn't home; I came to see you about something..."

Lu Chen could only go along with the act.

Anyway, since he has to stay here tonight, being dual-cultivated more is only beneficial.

Early the next morning, Lu Chen woke the sprawling Gu Xiaoxiao.

While she was still half-asleep, Lu Chen dressed her and pulled her outside.

As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw the intense sunlight and thought she was dreaming.

Only when she felt the lingering sensation in her body that hadn't recovered did she realize it wasn't a dream.

"Let's go, to the Heaven Demon Sect."

Since outsiders without Heaven Demon Sect disciple status or special identity cannot enter the sect, Lu Chen planned to find a secluded cave dwelling where Gu Xiaoxiao could stay for a few days.

According to his estimate, Qin Yan should break through her realm within ten days.

Chu Lian's completion of the pill refinement should also be soon.

And the task the Empress needs him to do—if he dedicates these few days to searching, he should be able to find it.

Thinking of this, he then informed her of his plan.

Gu Xiaoxiao nodded after hearing it.

However, upon learning that she would also need to be alone for several more days, her eyes inevitably showed a hint of loss.

"In the coming days, if you're feeling down, you can only comfort yourself."

She thought to herself.

Afterwards, Lu Chen then led her out of the sect's main gate.

"Wang Cai, it's time for you to shine!"

Arriving at the sect's main gate, Lu Chen immediately summoned Wang Cai.

It so happened that Grand Elder Mu Yun was on duty guarding the sect, and he noticed the presence of the Crimson Thunder Beast in the distance.

Combined with the earlier death of Du Gu Ming, his suspicion that Lu Chen was a reincarnated great power deepened a bit.

With the boost of Fortune's escape speed, the two arrived near the Heaven Demon Sect after a little over an hour.

Whether intentional or not, it would constantly slow down while flying, letting Lu Chen constantly feel Gu Xiaoxiao's presence behind him.

"Just stay here for a few days."

Lu Chen found a relatively safe cave nearby and carefully examined its passages.

After ensuring that even if an enemy appeared at one entrance he could escape via another passage, he set Gu Xiaoxiao down.

"I've set up some formations for you; stay here these few days and don't come out."

Gu Xiaoxiao nodded and quickly agreed.

She knew this was no joke, after all she and her sister had made plans to escape a few years earlier.

However, Lu Chen did not consider this an escape.

After all, given his status, he had no need to flee to the Orthodox Sect.

He merely yearned for the Orthodox Sect, and moreover, because of the Mo Xuan incident back then, he was very curious about that demonic cultivator.

After settling Gu Xiaoxiao, Lu Chen checked the surroundings again just in case.

Finally, he laid down many more formations, and only then did he fly toward the Heaven Demon Sect.

Returning to the gate of the Heaven Demon Sect, he was about to enter when he noticed a familiar figure.

"Lu Chen, are you preparing to return to the sect?"

The person was Xu Lin.

Compared to before, today she wore something somewhat revealing, and with her good figure, she boldly showed off what should be shown.

However, she seemed not quite used to such attire, appearing a bit restrained.

"Mm, I just made a trip to the sect." Lu Chen replied.

"What a coincidence, I just went out and came back." Xu Lin spoke, then leaned a little toward Lu Chen, lacking confidence.

"Mm," Lu Chen did not reject her move, instead he also leaned in somewhat proactively.

Since she had feelings for him, why would he refuse?

Thus, Xu Lin followed Lu Chen all the way into the sect.

Along the way, Xu Lin kept trying to find topics, and when there were no disciples around, she even steered the conversation in that direction.

Although Lu Chen had no interest in her, he still pretended to be unable to withstand her teasing.

As time passed, the distance between them grew ever closer.

Because the surroundings were very quiet, Lu Chen could clearly feel her breathing.

To pump her for information, he pretended he couldn't bear it and slipped an arm around Xu Lin into his embrace.

Both hands also began to wander.

Noticing this, Xu Lin wanted to protest, but recalling Xu Cheng's admonition, she could only let Lu Chen have his way.

However, she did not forget her purpose, and while Lu Chen was messing around, she kept looking for chances to ask about Chu Lian.

However, Lu Chen kept changing the subject each time.

This made her feel as if she were being toyed with.