Chapter 68: You Also Don't Want

Since her birth, Mo Sui Xin had always kept herself pure and had never been treated so lightly by a man from childhood to adulthood.

Precisely because she had no experience, facing Chen Ye's sudden teasing, Mo Sui Xin stood frozen in place, feeling her whole body stiffen and her mind go blank, forgetting for a moment how to resist.

Fortunately, Chen Ye merely reached out to embrace her shoulders and made no further excessive moves, which allowed Mo Sui Xin to regain some reason.

Anger instantly flared in her eyes; she glared fiercely at Chen Ye and shouted sternly, "Let go of your hand!"

Chen Ye, however, said with a helpless expression, "I dare not let go. I do not wish to be poisoned to death so inexplicably."

Mo Sui Xin grew even more agitated, trembling slightly with rage, and threatened, "If you do not let go immediately, do not blame me..."

However, before she could finish speaking, Chen Ye cut her off: "This Miss, you do not wish for the Burning Incense Sect to fail to obtain the Heavenly Book's secret techniques, do you? If I am truly poisoned to death, then who will deliver the secret techniques to you?"

"You!"

Mo Sui Xin simply could not believe that such a shameless person existed in the world.

Her hand, which had just been raised high to give Chen Ye a severe lesson, finally lowered slowly upon hearing the words "Heavenly Book secret techniques."

If the secret techniques were lost due to her unwillingness to cooperate, and this matter spread, even if Mo Sui Xin was not directly expelled from the Burning Incense Sect, her days within the sect would surely not be good.

Seeing that Mo Sui Xin seemed to have temporarily abandoned the thought of attacking, Chen Ye hurriedly added, "Miss, rest assured, this is merely a temporary measure; I truly have no intention of taking advantage of you."

Mo Sui Xin gritted her teeth and said, "Your hand... is not allowed to move wildly!"

"I guarantee it won't!"

Chen Ye immediately vowed solemnly, patting his chest to promise, and the two maintained this ambiguous posture for quite a while.

Only then did Chen Ye ask, "Does this count as passing the test? Can your divination now come true?"

Mo Sui Xin frowned tightly, thought for a long time, then shook her head and said, "I do not know."

Chen Ye asked excitedly, "How can you not know? Wasn't it your divination?"

Mo Sui Xin angrily said, "This divination did not show such details. How long do you intend to keep holding me?!"

Chen Ye actually wanted to let go; he always regarded himself as a gentleman of integrity, and in his daily life, even facing Su Chunyi, such a simple and kind young girl, he had never had the slightest improper thought, so how could he take advantage of someone else using this opportunity?

It was just that what Mo Sui Xin said before was too terrifying, truly frightening him.

She could not only accurately calculate the time Chen Ye entered the Hundred Seas Valley, but the fact that Wei Changsheng said to him, "You lost your treasure, didn't you?" was also likely her calculation.

Such precise divination ability truly made Chen Ye have no choice but to believe.

Thinking of this, Chen Ye subconsciously tightened his grip on Mo Sui Xin's shoulders a bit more, then said, "Then, for the sake of safety, I must trouble Miss to accompany me for a drink. Otherwise, my heart will not be at ease; how can I let you go?"

Although Chen Ye's hand was proper and made no frivolous moves, Mo Sui Xin still felt as if continuous heat was penetrating through her shoulder, making her feel extremely uncomfortable.

Hearing Chen Ye say this, she finally could not help but ask, "Do you not have any wine on you? Would it not be the same if we drank right here?"

Chen Ye wore a helpless expression and explained with a bitter smile, "I do not like drinking wine. Did you bring any wine?"

These were words from the heart.

In his previous life, Chen Ye was busy with social engagements and had long grown tired of those drinking table rules, and even more disgusted by the spicy taste of wine.

After coming to this world, no one forced him to drink, so Chen Ye certainly would not seek bitterness for himself and naturally would not carry any with him.

Mo Sui Xin clenched her fists, suppressing her anger, and said, "I did not bring any either. Hurry and go find some wine."

Chen Ye looked embarrassed and said, "I am new here, unfamiliar with the people and places; how would I know where to buy wine? Miss, do you know where to buy wine?"

Mo Sui Xin felt her fists were clenched so tight they hurt, but finally she deflated and said weakly, "I am here for the first time as well. Then what do you suggest we do?"

Chen Ye was momentarily speechless, and the two remained stuck in this strange posture for a moment.

After a while, Chen Ye tentatively suggested, "How about I go ask those three?"

The "those three" he referred to were the three of Fu, Lu, and Shou.

Chen Ye thought that men mostly love wine, so perhaps Lu Fusheng could casually take out two bottles. Even if he did not have any, since they had cultivated in the Hundred Seas Valley for many years, they must know how to buy wine.

Upon hearing this, Mo Sui Xin secretly groaned in her heart; how could she be seen in this state right now?

She hurriedly said, "If you want to ask, go ask them yourself. Let go of me first."

Hearing this, Chen Ye did not let go but instead hugged her even tighter.

"No. What if you run away in the meantime? The divination was calculated by you, Miss; you have the responsibility to accompany me to the end. Otherwise, if I really die, I will leave a final testament saying you caused my death!"

Mo Sui Xin felt as if half her body was pressed against Chen Ye, frightening her into stiffness, and she shouted loudly, "You, do not be too excessive!"

Chen Ye quickly loosened his grip a bit and comforted her, "Alright, I will not be excessive. You do not run either; let us go find someone to buy wine together."

Chen Ye, thinking only of saving his life at this moment, disregarded Mo Sui Xin's feelings, grabbed her, and walked back along the path they came, heading toward Lu Fusheng's cave.

Mo Sui Xin was very unwilling, and when the two first started walking, they stumbled constantly.

After not knowing how many times they stepped on each other's heels, Chen Ye loosened his grip slightly, merely placing his hand lightly on her shoulder.

Mo Sui Xin also helplessly sighed, adjusted her steps, and followed Chen Ye's rhythm.

For the sake of the Burning Incense Sect, she decided to endure it.

Both were cultivators; if they resolved to cooperate, they walked quite smoothly, and to onlookers, it truly looked like ordinary arm-in-arm walking.

However, neither of them had the mind to think of such things; they only hoped to quickly find the needed item and end this awkward situation.

The return journey did not take much time.

However, as soon as they approached the cave residence, the two heard faint screams.

Mo Sui Xin asked in surprise, "Who is committing violence here?"

Chen Ye:...

Are you three that diligent? We have only been gone for such a short time, and you have started practicing again?

Seeing Mo Sui Xin's shocked expression, Chen Ye could only explain, "They are practicing Body Refinement with the Ghoulish Qi."

"Body Refinement with the Ghoulish Qi?" Mo Sui Xin was confused at first, then said with relief, "Oh, they do not have the Vajra Powder."

"Vajra Powder? What is this thing?"

Mo Sui Xin explained, "It is a type of externally applied medicinal powder that can reduce the pain of body refinement, strengthen the bones and tendons, and make the body refinement effect better. However, it is quite precious, and not every disciple of our Burning Incense Sect can use it."

Chen Ye could not help but think of Hearing Mo Ci.

Master had said more than once how painful the Gangsha Body Tempering was, more cruel than a thousand tortures in the human world.

Lingchi involves only three thousand cuts, but Gangsha Body Tempering subjects every single piece of flesh and bone to Lingchi separately; you must not faint from the pain, and must constantly channel spiritual energy to transform your body, otherwise it is useless.

What Diamond Scatter? Hearing Mo Ci had never heard of it even after cultivating to the Profound Mystery Realm.

The gap between rich and poor in the cultivation world is indeed like a chasm.

Yet, despite the sighing, Chen Ye had no choice but to disturb the three's cultivation and head out of the cave again to check the warning array outside.

The screams did not stop, but Lu Fusheng did emerge. Seeing his head covered in sweat and his face flushed red, one might think he was doing something evil and cruel inside the cave.

But when Lu Fusheng saw Chen Ye and Mo Sui Xin, his eyes widened larger than bronze bells.

After letting out a scream sharper than Changshou's during body tempering, Lu Fusheng exclaimed excitedly: "Brother Chen, is this the grudge with the Incense Burning Sect you spoke of?!"