Chapter 145: Task to Break Precepts Again

Her hair was like a waterfall.

It swayed as it brushed against him.

He could clearly perceive the tingling, itchy sensation of that hair brushing and rubbing against his legs as it swayed.

Ning Mu immediately squinted his eyes in comfort.

Liuli Shitai was really going all out!

However, I like it.

Ning Mu chuckled, hands clasped behind his head as a pillow, his whole body splayed out in the shape of the character "wood," lying brazenly on the couch.

He was enjoying Liuli Shitai's peerless charm with great contentment.

But at this moment, Liuli.

Could not even begin to describe how stifled she felt in her heart! Yet, things had already reached this point, and she did not want to back down halfway.

It was not that she wanted to.

It was because the suddenly appearing new tasks forced her to do so.

Yes! It was definitely not her own desire; it was all the task's fault! Liuli comforted herself in her heart, pushing all her actions onto the system tasks.

【Task Two: The collapse of faith is never something that happens overnight. The system understands the Host's hidden difficulties, so go ahead and break the precepts to your heart's content!】

【Task Details: This task is divided into multiple sub-tasks. Upon completing each sub-task, you can obtain varying amounts of Cultivation Points, Heroic Couple Points, and Nine-Turn Divine Origin Pill Fragments, etc. You can obtain a minimum of 5 Nine-Turn Divine Origin Pill Fragments * 0.5, and a maximum of 10!】

【Task Two, Sub-task One: The Precept Against Stealing. Do you envy Liu Qingmei's Heavenly Silkworm Black Ice Silk Stockings? Do you also want to put on the same black silk and show off your beautiful leg lines and charm in front of your Binding Companion, Ning Mu? Then go and quietly borrow Liu Qingmei's Heavenly Silkworm Black Ice Silk Stockings!】

【Sub-task One Details: You must not let Liu Qingmei discover you, and after putting them on, you must use your legs to give your Binding Companion, Ning Mu, a perfect experience!】

【Task Completed: Obtain 500 Cultivation Points, 50 Heroic Couple Points, and obtain Nine-Turn Divine Origin Pill * 0.5.】

【Task Failed: Loss of mobility for ten hours, and your act of theft is discovered by others!】

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【Task Two, Sub-task Two: The Precept Against Wearing Garlands and Using Fragrances, and the Precept Against Luxury. Do you also want to be like an ordinary woman, put on beautiful makeup, wear gorgeous jewelry, and put on pretty clothes? To show off your most beautiful side? Then take action: go put on makeup, go put on various jewelry, and go put on pretty clothes!】

【Sub-task Two Details: Find Liu Xiaoya, Chunzhi, Tong Yuyue, or Liu Qingmei to borrow items needed for makeup, such as rouge and powder, and ask one or more of them how to apply makeup. Borrow jewelry, clothes, and decorations from them to dress yourself up beautifully, and maintain this state for at least three consecutive days. During this time, ask your Binding Companion, Ning Mu, if there is anything amiss, and you must interact intimately with him while in this state.】

【Task Completed: Obtain 1,000 Cultivation Points, 100 Heroic Couple Points, and obtain 【Nine-Turn Divine Origin Pill * 0.5】 * 1.】

【Task Failed: For habitually wearing luxurious items, 10% of your Cultivation Points will be deducted, and you will experience lewd illusions for half an hour!】

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【Task Two, Sub-task Three: The Precept Against Killing, and the Precept Against Eating Meat under the Bodhisattva Precepts. When will this life of vegetarian meals end? Go eat meat, go hunting, go roast wild game, and then share the delicious food with your Binding Companion, Ning Mu!】

【Task Completed: Obtain 500 Cultivation Points, 50 Heroic Couple Points, and obtain Nine-Turn Divine Origin Pill * 0.5.】

【Task Failed: Lose your sense of taste for half a month, and 10% of your Cultivation Points will be deducted.】

【Note: Task Two currently has three sub-tasks released. Depending on the completion status, subsequent tasks may be released at our discretion. Please be aware!】

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【Task Four: Are you already unable to hold back? Do you have feelings for your Binding Companion, Ning Mu, but are too embarrassed to speak up? Then use actual actions to prove your heart!】

【Task Details: Right now, use your Buddha-mouth to relieve his weariness!】

【Task Completed: Reward 1,000 Cultivation Points, 100 Heroic Couple Points, and obtain Nine-Turn Divine Origin Pill Fragment * 0.5!】

【Task Failed: Loss of partial mobility and Cultivation Points for three hours!】

Regarding the three sub-tasks of Task Two, Liuli had nothing to say.

She seemed to have become immune.

But she was still in the middle of Task Three when Task Four suddenly arrived.

And it was asking her to use her mouth to serve that scoundrel Ning Mu...

Intense shame and anger immediately welled up in her heart.

Yet, amidst the shame and anger.

For some reason, a strange feeling suddenly sprouted from the depths of her heart.

In that instant, she felt as if two little people in her heart were bickering with each other.

One was herself, incomparably holy and as wise as the Buddha.

The other seemed to be standing in a dark abyss, shrouded in black robes.

"You are Divine Nun Ciyun, the most prized student of Zen Master Poluo, and the future hope of the Buddha Gate. How can you fall so low? You must refuse this shameless task!"

"Don't listen to her. Don't you want to see your truest self?"

"The current you is the truest you. Do not be bewitched by demons!"

"Bullshit. If the current you is the truest, then how do you explain your natural Charm Bone?"

"This is something I was born with; it is not my fault. Don't listen to her nonsense. You must understand that you have deep Buddhist affinity; in the future, you will be the spokesperson for the Buddha Gate!"

"Spokesperson, my foot. Is the life you want really to be that so-called spokesperson, spending every day in dullness accompanied by green lamps and ancient Buddhas? Precisely because you were born with it, it shows that Heaven has destined you to enter the demonic path. Your Charm Bone was born to please him! Don't hesitate, go! Take it in, melt it, and let him taste how infinitely charming you are after entering the demonic path..."

They say that while the demon is a foot tall, the Buddha is ten feet tall.

But for some reason.

In the end, the demon gained the upper hand.

This change of heart was but a fleeting thought in her mind.

The next moment.

She made her decision! "Stop talking, both of you. This seat is doing this for the task; the will of the Heavenly Dao cannot be defied. This seat is not wrong. This seat does not want to eat it, but this seat must complete the task!"

Silently saying this to the black and white figures in her heart.

Liuli, as if by instinct, transformed into the compassionate Tongkou Pusa.

Allowing little Ning Mu to expand almost infinitely.

Finally, filling the Buddha-mouth.

Time passed slowly.

Outside.

Liu Qingmei, who had already leveled the small hill that had been obstructing the way, stood with her hands on her hips at the gap in the middle of the mountain, wiping the sweat from her forehead.

"Everyone, be quick with your movements. Once we clear this mountain and finish the road for another five miles, we'll call it a day!"

Liu Qingmei looked back at the members of the Action Team responsible for leveling the road surface, correcting the edges, or shoveling away weeds, accumulated soil, and stones, and cheered them on in a loud voice.

"You got it!"

Everyone responded one after another, full of energy.

And just at this moment.

Suddenly, someone pointed toward the sky.

"Look quickly, everyone, what is that!"

The crowd immediately looked up.

Liu Qingmei also fixed her gaze on the sky.

There, in the clear, azure sky, two clouds the size of millstones appeared from nowhere, glowing with seven-colored light, as gorgeous as rainbows.

To call them clouds was not quite accurate.

They were ethereal and translucent.

But they were not rainbows.

No rainbow could coil into a ball like that while still having its head and tail clearly visible.

This thing...

Liu Qingmei was suddenly stunned, and then her eyes lit up brightly.

"This is Literary Qi!"

It was unclear who it was, but someone recognized these two seven-colored streams of air at this moment and let out an exclamation.

"Two of them... this is actually double-eyed seven-colored Literary Qi!"

"It must be that the Sacrificial Saint Festival Poetry Gathering has begun, but how could this Literary Qi drift all the way here?"

"The Literary Saint has opened both eyes; who could this be, to possess such Literary Talent!"

The members of the Action Team all let out exclamations.

Although they were not Confucian cultivators, as citizens of Qi, they understood Confucian cultivators extremely well.

Anyone who could make the Literary Saint open both eyes and bestow double seven-colored Literary Qi for protection must be a great talent, uniquely gifted and possessing immense Literary Talent! Hearing the discussion among the Action Team, Liu Qingmei was stunned.

Then, her eyes lit up fiercely.

My husband!

"You all continue with your work. I suspect this Literary Qi has come to find the Stronghold Master, so I will take my leave first!"

As her voice fell.

Liu Qingmei's entire figure turned into an afterimage, sprinting toward the stronghold.

And the Literary Qi circling in the sky seemed to have finally found its target, swooping down and flying directly into the stronghold, several times faster than Liu Qingmei! Seeing the Literary Qi move first and fly toward the stronghold,

the joy in Liu Qingmei's eyes grew even more intense!

My husband is truly amazing, a genius! To actually receive the recognition of the Literary Saint opening both eyes and the double seven-colored Literary Qi!

His future prospects will surely be limitless.

Liu Qingmei was ecstatic.

"The Stronghold Master? He can actually receive the protection of the Literary Saint, and it's double seven-colored Literary Qi? This is too impressive!"

"Heavens, is it our Stronghold Master?"

"I told you, the Madam's judgment wouldn't be wrong. Following the Stronghold Master is definitely better than staying at Cangjian Villa!"

"..."

As Liu Qingmei's words landed, the members of the Action Team were immediately dumbfounded, incomparably shocked.

In a flash, the Literary Qi disappeared from everyone's sight, flying into the sky above the backyard of Ningyang Stronghold, and then suddenly descended from the sky.

"Ah... Sister, catch it!"

Almost at the same time.

Ning Mu let out a roar.

His hands covered Liuli's Buddha head.

His ten fingers followed the gaps in her hair, plunging into those soft three thousand strands of worldly troubles.

【Notification: Congratulations to the Host for completing Task Three. Reward: 1000 cultivation points, 100 Heroic Couple Points, and obtained Nine-Turn Divine Origin Pill Fragment *0.5!】

【Notification: Number Two Sub-System owner Liuli has completed Task Three. Feedback to Host for task reward: obtained 100 cultivation points, Liuli Loyalty Value increased by 2%!】

【Notification: Number Two Sub-System Liuli's current Loyalty Value is 68%!】

【Notification: Congratulations to the Host for completing Task Four. Reward: 1000 cultivation points, 100 Heroic Couple Points, and obtained Nine-Turn Divine Origin Pill Fragment *0.5!】

【Notification: Number Two Sub-System owner Liuli has completed Task Three. Feedback to Host for task reward: obtained 100 cultivation points, Liuli Loyalty Value increased by 4%!】

【Notification: Number Two Sub-System Liuli's current Loyalty Value is 72%!】

【Notification: Congratulations to the Host, Number Two Sub-System owner Liuli has reached the 'Deeply Attached' (Loyalty Value over 70%) stage toward the Host!】

"Mmm~"

Liuli subconsciously closed her eyes, her face flushed red, and her heart pounded wildly.

She had wanted to resist.

But this dog of a man was actually pressing down on her, leaving her unable to move, and she could only whimper as she swallowed it all.

And the next moment.

Before her anger could even flare up, she suddenly felt a powerful energy rushing toward her; she immediately opened her eyes, and the scene before her left her stunned and incredibly shocked.

Her deep, calm eyes were even widened to their limit.

Is this the Literary Qi of the Confucian Sect?

She saw two colorful halos of light before her, completely enveloping Ning Mu.

Because she was positioned at Ning Mu's midsection, half of her body was also shrouded within this light.

"Hoo..."

Sensing that this kid had completely let go and released, she immediately straightened her waist, subconsciously taking all the Longxian Water into her belly.

Then, she witnessed with her own eyes that seven-colored halo invading through Ning Mu's eyes, until the very last inch completely vanished.

Hiss.

This kid actually obtained the protection of a Literary Saint?

No, what virtue or ability does he have? Liuli was completely baffled; she even cast aside the shameful matters of her first time performing oral service and the Longxian Water entering her belly.

"What is this?"

Ning Mu was also startled and asked in confusion.

At the same time.

He saw another system message jump across his System Interface.

【Notification: Congratulations to the Host, because the owner of Sub-system No. 2, Liuli, voluntarily took the Longxian Water for you with her Buddha-mouth, Liuli Loyalty Value has increased by 5%!】

【Notification: Liuli's current Loyalty Value is 77%!】

Whoa! Seeing this information, Ning Mu couldn't help but smile slightly.

Even his curiosity about the seven-colored light that had just submerged into his eyes dissipated quite a bit.

After all, ever since Liuli became the owner of Sub-system No. 2, the number of times her Loyalty Value had increased for nothing, relying solely on interaction rather than tasks, could be counted on one hand.

And this time, it increased by 5% all at once! The further one goes, the more difficult it becomes to increase this Loyalty Value.

In the early stages, a very small matter might increase it by over 10%, but now, no matter how deep the interaction, the margin of increase is very limited.

This 5% came at a critical juncture, just as it was about to break through the 80% mark.

Ning Mu was naturally shocked in his heart.

But beyond the shock, there was joy and satisfaction.

77%! Only 3% more, and he could bind the next person.

Who should this Sub-system No. 3 be given to? Ning Mu began to count in his mind the women he knew who were sufficiently excellent in terms of cultivation, character, and appearance.

After thinking it over, he couldn't find many.

Perhaps Yang Yanqiu next door could barely satisfy the requirements?

Right.

He heard from Tong Yuyue that among the Three Mountains and Four Ridges of Xima Mountain, there was also a formidable female Grandmaster, the Stronghold Master of Yunxiao Stronghold, Zhu Yaluan.

Perhaps she could work?

And Pi Yalu...

For a moment, Ning Mu couldn't help but feel a bit conflicted.

At this moment, after hearing Ning Mu's words, Liuli was speechless for a while; her eyes radiated a strange look as she pursed her lips and said, "This is Literary Qi, the seven-colored Literary Qi from the eyes of a Literary Saint. Simply put, you have obtained the protection of a Literary Saint; from now on, if you step into the path of Confucian cultivation, everything will go smoothly."

This incorrigible fellow, does he only think about those matters below the waist all day? He doesn't even know about the Literary Qi of a Literary Saint statue! She really didn't know whether to call him ignorant or just too simple.

But does this kid look like a simple person? Liuli couldn't help but feel speechless in her heart.

"Then what if I don't practice Confucianism?" Ning Mu asked in return.

He couldn't stand having archaic jargon hanging on his lips.

Liuli was taken aback, a flash of intense jealousy appearing in her eyes as she said enviously, "It doesn't matter if you don't practice Confucianism; practicing Buddhism is fine too, as you can still receive the protection of the Literary Saint. How do I explain this to you? It's like a form of destiny protecting your body; having the Literary Qi of a Literary Saint descend upon you is like possessing the great destiny of a Saint's protection."

"And you, you have even obtained the protection of the double seven-colored Literary Qi. If this nun remembers correctly, it has been over two thousand years since anyone has received such affirmation from a Literary Saint statue!"

"Even that old master on Houji Mountain, whose strength is not much worse than my master's, only obtained the right seven and left...?"

"This nun estimates that at this moment, Yonghang City is likely already stirred into a monstrous wave because of you."

"Perhaps even that old master on Houji Mountain and the Great Qi imperial family will be moved because of you!"

"There is a saying: an innocent man is guilty of his own treasure. With such a miraculous encounter, your talent in the path of Confucian cultivation will surely allow you to reach the level of a Literary Saint in the future. To some people, you are a potential threat. Do you understand what this nun means?"

Speaking of this, a look of worry flashed in Liuli's eyes, and her gaze was filled with concern.

This kid doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth.

He is truly going to become a thorn in the side of some people!

Sigh.

It is also to blame for his fortune being too deep.

Not only does he have a formidable True Person like Liu Qingmei as a companion, but now even she herself...

And his talent is even more extraordinary than others.

If such a person is not under control, he will clearly be targeted by certain major powers!

She only hopes he knows how to play along, keep a low profile, and blend in with the world! With her and Liu Qingmei escorting him, there shouldn't be any life-threatening danger.

Liuli thought to herself.

Finally, she sighed and answered Ning Mu's previous question.

Rolling her eyes, she said, "Naturally, with the protection of the double seven-colored Literary Qi, the cost-effectiveness of practicing Confucianism is the highest!"

"But it's not like there aren't stubborn fools who insist on going against the grain."

When saying "stubborn fools," Liuli deliberately emphasized her tone, clearly pointing at Ning Mu.

After hearing Liuli's words, Ning Mu understood immediately.

Presumably, this so-called Literary Saint felt that because he possessed a treasure trove of a world's history and culture, he was of great Literary Talent, and thus became the first person in two thousand years to be protected by seven-colored Literary Qi.

But now, why should he abandon what is near to seek what is far and cultivate the Confucian Sect?

Relying on the system, the speed of his increase in Cultivation Points would not be much worse than those who cultivate Confucianism.

As for what Liuli said about the crime of harboring a jade, what could he do? For the moment, he could only keep a low profile! After thinking through the crux of the matter, he couldn't help but touch his head and laugh heartily, looking at Liuli, and said: "So, Master, since you know I am a stubborn mule, you should know that you will fall sooner or later, so why still be so reserved?"

???

Liuli immediately tilted her head, staring at Ning Mu with a blank expression.

This scoundrel, jumping topics so quickly, left her stunned for a moment, unable to react.

But immediately after.

Her face turned slightly rosy.

And with her breathing, she seemed to finally sense that strange scent filling her entire mouth, nose, and throat.

"Ugh—"

In an instant.

Liuli could not help it, leaning directly over the edge of the couch and vomiting toward the floor.

It was as if she had only just woken up to the fact that she had just swallowed all that dragon saliva.

An endless sense of shame surged in her heart.

To have been completely defiled in such a way!

She... had ultimately fallen into the demonic path!

Along with the vomiting, a pool of water gradually welled up in Liuli's scarlet eyes.

Plop—plop—clear tears slid down.

It seemed as if she were performing a ritual of farewell to her past self.

"Husband—"

"Chunzhi, where is the young master?"

"The young master is in the Master's room!"

"Did you see two clusters of seven-colored light fly over just now?"

"They flew into the young master's room!"

"..."

Outside the door.

First came the joyful and eager call of Liu Qingmei from afar.

Immediately following that was the dialogue between mistress and servant.

Liuli was stunned for a moment, reacted immediately, glanced at the fact that she hadn't actually vomited anything out, and immediately turned around, pushing the still-naked Ning Mu on the couch.

"Quick, quick, put on your clothes!"

"Liu Qingmei is here!"

Liuli urged him hurriedly, gathering Ning Mu's clothes into a bundle and pushing them toward him.

Then, she nervously and clumsily fastened the cloth buttons of her Bodhi Jade Lotus Zen Robe.

But in her nervous panic, she tried to fasten one button for a long time without success.

Hearing the footsteps outside the door getting closer and closer.

Liuli's face felt like it was burning, and the anxiety flowing in her eyes almost turned into something tangible.

If Liu Qingmei were to see her and Ning Mu on her couch in such a state of disarray, how would she face people in the future, and how could she ever hold her head up in front of others again!

The dignified Divine Nun of Ciyun.

The hope of the Buddha Gate.

Yet in private, she was so dissolute.

She could even imagine how fierce the verbal attacks would be once this matter spread!

"Hurry up, don't just stand there!"

"Do you really want to let this poor nun die in front of you?"

Seeing Ning Mu's indifferent and carefree appearance, Liuli was furious, shoved him randomly, and was so anxious she was about to cry.

Knock, knock, knock—just at this moment.

A knocking sound rang out.

"Husband?"

"..."

Liuli froze instantly, her fists clenched tight, staring at the doorway with extreme tension.

Then she suddenly turned her head to look at Ning Mu, her eyes filled with deep pleading.

'I beg you, don't let her in!'

A wicked smile appeared on the corner of Ning Mu's mouth, his gaze sweeping toward Liuli's still-exposed compassion.

'It's not impossible, but you have to agree to one request of mine!'

Liuli immediately became alert, hugging her chest with both hands, staring at him vigilantly: 'Again! What do you want to do!'

Ning Mu smacked his lips.

'You have already tasted it, but I have yet to savor the taste of compassion.'

"... You lecher!"

Liuli subconsciously scolded him, filled with shame and anger.

Realizing Liu Qingmei was still outside the door, she hurriedly covered her mouth, the pleading in her eyes growing a few shades more intense, and she blinked at Ning Mu, overcome with shyness.

Obviously.

She had no choice but to agree to Ning Mu's shameless request! Ning Mu grinned silently, then looked toward the door and said, "I'm here, I'll be out in a moment."

All of this happened in the blink of an eye.

His eye contact with Liuli Shitai was almost comparable to a secret voice transmission.

Both parties hit it off immediately, and the cooperation went very smoothly.

"Oh~"

Outside the door, Liu Qingmei did not say much else, only gave a soft 'oh', and then replied gently, "Then this concubine will wait for you."

"Whew..."

Only then did Liuli let out a slight sigh of relief.

As the tension left her, she felt drenched in sweat, as if she had just taken a bath.

And at this moment.

She noticed Ning Mu's ill-intentioned gaze, and her heart tightened instantly.

"You, you wouldn't be thinking of doing it now... Mmph!"

Liuli hurriedly covered her mouth, her body leaning back slightly, and her beautiful eyes suddenly burst forth with a radiance as brilliant and enchanting as a rainbow...

(End of chapter)