Chapter 7: Love Is a Beam of Light

Senior Sister, our commotion is this big—will it really not affect the other senior sisters next door?

Those who practice Demonic Cultivation Technique don't know their own strength, and their commotion is much bigger than mine.

Before I knew it, it was afternoon, and suddenly several figures appeared outside the previously quiet house.

Senior Sister Mei gave us three days to gather herbs, but I gathered them in two days—she'll surely look at me with new eyes for working so hard, right?

Hehe, just thinking about Senior Sister Mei seeing the herbs later and staring at me intently, praising me for being capable, makes me feel delighted inside.

Leading them was a tall man in green robes, named Wang Qun, his face showing a bit of pride and anticipation.

They were all inner-door disciples, including Wang Qun, and their cultivation levels were all at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.

"Senior Brother Wang, you've really sunk to a new low!" a person beside him teased after hearing his words.

Hearing this, Wang Qun didn't take it to heart, instead puffed out his chest and laughed: "What do you know? Being able to ease Senior Sister Mei's worries is my honor! Besides, she's a disciple of the Third Elder, and a strong contender for future Holy Maiden."

"With wealth, power, and looks, if I could become dual cultivation partners with Senior Sister Mei, I'd be happy to be invincible under heaven!"

The others hearing this all shook their heads and laughed.

"You're dreaming of taking both food and gains, Senior Brother Wang!"

They were teasing each other when another junior disciple suddenly came over, his expression a bit strange:

"Senior Brother Wang, you should have heard about what happened last night, right? That person seems to be Lu Chen......"

Wang Qun had been smiling, but hearing this his expression suddenly stiffened.

He forced himself to stay calm and replied: "What happened last night? Senior Sister Mei practicing Charm Technique needs Lu Chen, this Yang Spirit Root, as a furnace and cauldron for dual cultivation—isn't that normal?"

"But Senior Brother Wang, the relationship between Senior Sister Mei and him doesn't look so simple."

This time, Wang Qun's smile vanished completely, a hint of gloom flashed in his eyes, but quickly returned to normal.

He waved his hand, feigning indifference: "How could we possibly guess at cultivation matters?"

"Never mind, I'm going to knock on the door—Senior Sister must be waiting anxiously for me."

Seeing this, the others didn't say more, just looked at Senior Sister Mei's tightly closed door and exchanged a meaningful glance.

Wang Qun tidied his clothes and put his smile back on.

He was about to walk to the door when he suddenly heard a faint call, as if coming from inside the room.

His brow furrowed, his expression looking a bit off.

"Thump thump."

He walked to the door and lightly knocked.

"Senior Sister Mei, are you in? Everyone's here."

Inside the house it suddenly became utterly silent, with no response.

Wang Qun furrowed his brow again, then knocked louder and raised his voice: "Senior Sister Mei, are you taking a noon rest?"

Still no response.

The few people behind him couldn't help but start discussing.

Hearing their words, Wang Qun also felt a bit dazed, but he quickly shook his head.

"Quiet, Senior Sister might be cultivating—don't disturb her, let's wait a bit longer."

Just as he finished speaking, footsteps sounded from inside.

Immediately after, Mei Qianxue opened the door.

Seeing Senior Sister's figure, Wang Qun's heart leapt with joy, but upon taking a closer look, his smile froze.

All I saw was Mei Qianxue's clothes slightly disheveled, with a faint blush still on her face.

Looking inside the room, Lu Chen happened to be standing up, just tidying his attire.

Seeing this scene, Wang Qun's face instantly turned grim.

He never expected that the person he and a few junior disciples had been discussing was actually in Senior Sister Mei's room just moments ago.

At this moment, his fist clenched unconsciously, nails digging deep into his palm, even drawing out some blood.

At this time, Lu Chen inside the room had already known what was going to happen earlier.

I've been in the sect for years and have never had a major conflict with my fellow disciples.

I don't know what Mei Qianxue is thinking, but she deliberately pushed me into the spotlight.

Although her intentions are uncertain, one thing is certain: I have now completely forged a grudge with Wang Qun.

He lifted his gaze to Wang Qun and saw him staring fixedly, eyes full of jealousy and rage, as if he wanted to devour him alive at any moment.

Faced with such a gaze, he did not dodge.

His expression was calm, his gaze steady, as if he were oblivious to Wang Qun's hostility.

Over the years in the Demonic Sect, he clearly knew that any explanation or showing weakness was useless—only strength mattered.

"My strength is still not enough—how could someone stare at me with such a gaze?"

Recalling what he had in mind during his breakthrough, and glancing with his peripheral vision at the woman who had plunged him into this predicament, deep in his heart a buried desire to conquer, like a seed, sprouted and began to take root.

As the source of the conflict, Mei Qianxue seems not to care about their relationship, but is rather angry that Wang Qun interrupted her dual cultivation:

"Wang Qun, you're not gathering herbs—what are you doing here?!"

Hearing Mei Qianxue speak, Wang Qun suppressed his anger and forced a smile: "Sorry, Senior Sister, I didn't know you were busy."

"I've already gathered the Secluded Charm Orchid you wanted, Senior Sister—please take a look."

Seeing what Wang Qun produced, Mei Qianxue's expression eased considerably.

She had intended to accept the item and send them away, but suddenly recalled what her Master had instructed her the previous night.

"Wang Qun, and you others, these few days help me pay attention—if you discover any disciple who has just broken through to Foundation Establishment, record their name without exception."

To her, this remark meant nothing.

These days the grand competition is imminent; she's busy breaking through her cultivation realm, her Master has demands, and she can't afford not to pay attention.

The available manpower is right before her; she cannot possibly not use it.

Moreover, she knows the background of these few people well; there will be no covering up.

Having said that, she shifted her gaze and suddenly glanced once more at Lu Chen inside the house.

Although he also broke through Foundation Establishment, it cannot be him.

Lu Chen now knew he was being suspected.

He never expected that the female Yama King had already helped him hide the phenomenon, yet he could be noticed so quickly.

Senior Mei might be suspecting me now, but I achieved Foundation Establishment thanks to the pill she gave me; as long as I don't break through to mid-Foundation Establishment, I shouldn't be exposed in the short term.

Lu Chen thought, and his guard against Mei Qianxue grew by several layers.

If there's nothing, just go back.

Seeing that the few people understood, Mei Qianxue took the items and sent them off.

After the few people left, she shut the door and approached Lu Chen again.

Before she could do anything, Lu Chen voluntarily put the neatly arranged clothes back.

Senior Sister, this time I will also select a technique.

You little rascal, Senior Sister hasn't said anything yet......

Seeing Lu Chen so compliant, Mei Qianxue couldn't help but be startled.

After taking the Blood-Erosion Foundation Establishment Pill, one's realm can no longer progress.

If it weren't for the imminent grand competition, I would truly be reluctant.

What a pity, such an excellent cauldron.