Chapter 110: A Beauty's Scheme

Zhang Nuo's footsteps moved slightly forward, his body walking toward the young girl as if beyond his own control; in his eyes, at this moment, everything except the girl had vanished. It was as if the girl were the heavens, the girl were the earth, and the girl were everything in this world.

Zhuge Qing's smile was truly enough to topple cities and states, and with her intentional effort, the allure was even more potent; let alone a hot-blooded youth like Zhang Nuo, even an old monk who had practiced in seclusion for many years might not necessarily be able to withstand it.

"Wake up!"

As Zhang Nuo was walking forward, a reminder from Chunyangzi suddenly echoed in his mind; at the same time, his body jolted, and he stood rooted to the spot as if waking from a dream.

"This girl actually knows a Charm Technique! It seems you must be more careful in the future!"

Chunyangzi's words rang out in Zhang Nuo's mind once more. Hearing this, Zhang Nuo remained composed, took a slight, deep breath, and calmed his turbulent emotions.

Seeing Zhang Nuo suddenly stop in his tracks, Zhuge Qing was slightly startled, though inside she was as restless as a churning sea. She had indeed just cast a type of Charm Technique; this technique could bewilder a person's mind in an instant, and the victim would tell all and hold nothing back in response to any questions asked by the caster.

Given Zhuge Qing's innate advantages, casting this secret technique was even more effective, and she had almost never failed; yet for some reason, she had failed on Zhang Nuo this time.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, come in and sit!"

To cover up what had just happened, the young girl spoke loudly on purpose. Zhang Nuo stood where he was, appearing calm, but inside he was shocked to the extreme. Being with such a calculating beauty, one really had to be on guard at all times; if not for Chunyangzi's reminder just now, he likely would have already fallen for it.

"Many thanks, Senior!"

Watching Zhuge Qing's back as she walked into the cave, Zhang Nuo sent a voice transmission into the Sword Box. Chunyangzi merely let out a cold snort and said nothing more. It seemed he was still angry at Zhang Nuo for earlier.

Blinking his eyes, Zhang Nuo shook his head slightly and walked into the cave. At this moment, he saw the young girl holding a cyan robe in her hands, looking at him with a smile.

"Your clothes are ruined beyond repair. I happen to have a robe here that would fit you; why not change out of those damaged clothes?"

Hearing the girl say this, Zhang Nuo finally noticed the clothes he was wearing; due to being struck by the two-headed snake's attacks during their great battle, the clothes on his body were already torn to shreds.

However, upon second thought, Zhang Nuo hesitated. She had just used a Charm Technique on him, and now she was suddenly offering him clothes—what exactly was this girl trying to do?

After only a moment of hesitation, Zhang Nuo walked up to the girl, took the clothes, and said a few words of thanks. The girl was sensible enough to walk straight out of the cave, leaving Zhang Nuo alone inside.

Once the girl had walked far away, Zhang Nuo carefully examined the cyan robe in his hands. The robe appeared quite ordinary, and he scanned it with his Divine Sense repeatedly, yet he discovered nothing strange hidden within.

At this moment, Zhang Nuo desperately wanted Chunyangzi to give him some advice, but Chunyangzi stubbornly refused to speak, giving the impression that he wanted to let him fend for himself.

"Let's see what tricks you're trying to play!"

Zhang Nuo's stubborn temper flared up, so he stopped worrying about it, took off his old clothes, and put on the cyan robe! After putting it on and seeing that there was nothing unusual, he set his mind at ease.

At this moment, the girl's voice rang out from outside the cave.

"Fellow Daoist, have you finished changing?"

"Oh! Yes, Young Sect Master, you may come in!"

Following the sound of footsteps, a graceful figure walked into the cave. Zhuge Qing looked Zhang Nuo up and down, her face full of smiles.

"Fellow Daoist, you look truly dashing in this robe!"

As if admiring a precious treasure, the girl sighed with praise. Zhang Nuo felt somewhat embarrassed on the surface because of her, but inside, he was on guard against her at every moment.

"You flatter me, Young Sect Master!"

"Don't call me Young Sect Master anymore; it feels so distant. Just call me Qing'er!"

The girl gave a charming smile and then said with a hint of feigned anger.

Zhang Nuo was truly a bit confused now; he really could not understand why Zhuge Qing was treating him this way. Compared to before, she was like a completely different person. However, Zhang Nuo soon learned the answer.

"Qing'er has something she would like to ask; I wonder if it is appropriate to speak?"

"Please, go ahead!"

"Is Brother Zhang a Dual Spirit Sea Cultivator?"

As if she had known Zhang Nuo for a long time, the girl had even changed how she addressed him. After hearing this, Zhang Nuo smiled lightly and did not answer the girl's question directly.

"Why does the Young Sect Master ask this?"

"I saw that when Brother Zhang was dealing with the two-headed snake, your divine abilities were far beyond those of the rest of us, and the Spirit Power contained within your body is comparable to that of a Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivator!"

The girl pursed her lips and smiled, speaking without any concealment.

"Hehe, you flatter me, Young Sect Master. I am indeed a Dual Spirit Sea Cultivator!"

Having obtained the answer from Zhang Nuo's own mouth, Zhuge Qing felt a surge of joy. It seemed her guess was correct, and she immediately made up her mind: she had to bring this youth before her back to the Nanxuan Sect and use every possible means to keep him in the sect.

"Didn't I say just now! Just call me Qing'er; always calling me Young Sect Master makes things feel so distant! Brother Zhang saved my life, so after we leave the Trial Ground, I will handle the matter of Zuo Mutang for you!"

Zhuge Qing became even more enthusiastic, and as she spoke, she seemed to harbor a degree of admiration for Zhang Nuo. However, in Zhang Nuo's eyes, this only made him feel more uneasy. The girl before him was no ordinary person; she was treating him this way entirely because he was a Dual Spirit Sea Cultivator. In other words, there was profit for the girl to be made from Zhang Nuo!

With a slight shift in his thoughts, Zhang Nuo decided to play along. Aside from Zhuge Qing, he likely wouldn't find anyone else in the Trial Ground to help him deal with Zuo Mutang, so he would get past this hurdle first!

"Since that is the case, I shall comply!"

Appearing extremely flattered, Zhang Nuo feigned the look of someone treating the girl as his backer. The two chatted a bit more about the two-headed snake before each began to regulate their breathing and meditate.

A month later, Zhang Nuo had recovered completely, but Zhuge Qing had not yet fully recuperated due to the injury on her back; judging by her appearance, she would likely need another month or so.

This day, while meditating, Zhang Nuo suddenly felt his 'Spirit Beast Bag' move. He found an excuse without revealing anything and left the cave.

The 'Spirit Beast Bag' contained the 'Mysterious Heaven Gold-Devouring Insect'. Ever since it had consumed a mineral vein in the Divine Sword Mountain Range last time, it had been in a deep sleep. Now that it had suddenly awakened, what kind of surprise would it bring to Zhang Nuo?