novelapdf Chapter 110 I would never betray my disciple Luo Xue
Chapter 110 I would never betray my disciple Luo Xue
After leaving Ling Ye's room, Jiang Mu returned to her own dormitory.
Xu Fu leaned closer, winking and making faces:
"How did it go? Did you get a scolding from Inspector Ling?"
Jiang Mu mumbled a few words, only saying that it was getting late and she should go to sleep, before going into her cubicle.
Seeing this, the others, though still itching to know what would happen next with Pan Jinlian, didn't press the matter further and reluctantly lay down. Soon, the room was filled with the sounds of varying snoring.
After Jiang Mu left, Ling Ye first sat cross-legged and practiced breathing exercises for a while. After calming down, he boiled some hot water and prepared to take a bath.
The bathtub was filled with steam.
The warm water enveloped her slightly tired body, washing away the fatigue of her day's journey.
Ling Ye splashed water.
Water droplets fell with a splash, like raindrops hitting a white lotus.
Trembling.
"Does Xiao Jiang... perhaps he really prefers a mature and gentle woman like Shui Miaozheng?"
As Ling Ye wiped his body, he couldn't help but ponder to himself.
In terms of age, she was only two years younger than Shui Miaozheng, and could also be considered a mature woman.
However, she has always used her cultivation techniques to preserve her youthful appearance, making herself look like a cool and aloof girl in her early twenties.
If Xiao Jiang truly has a particular fondness for that mature woman's charm...
Ling Ye, it's not impossible for her to make some changes.
and many more!
Why should I change myself to cater to his preferences?
Ling Ye suddenly woke up, a wave of shame, anger, and confusion washing over him.
What am I thinking?
A dignified inspector, actually wanting to change himself just to cater to the preferences of a petty man?
That's so unreserved and pathetic!
She felt somewhat...ashamed.
But the next moment, she comforted herself and felt relieved.
After all, she only saw Xiao Jiang as a younger brother who needed to be taken care of.
Isn't it normal for an older sister to slightly adjust her way of interacting with her younger brother to make him happier and closer to her? This is completely different from romantic love.
It's understandable and acceptable!
Yes, that's it!
But the thought of Jiang Mu's curiosity towards Shui Miaozheng made Ling Ye feel inexplicably uncomfortable.
"Hmph, tomorrow I'll be mature too, and I'll show you how gentle I can be!"
She slapped the water's surface in a fit of pique.
"Clatter".
Lost in thought, the change of clothes draped over the screen next to me somehow slipped off and fell to the ground.
Ling Ye frowned slightly, looking somewhat helpless.
She stood up from the bathtub with a splash, kicking up a spray of water.
Holding onto the smooth rim of the bucket with one hand, he bent down and stretched out his arm to reach the clothes on the ground...
On the other side, the inn fell into complete silence, with only the sounds of snoring and insect chirping.
Judging that it was about time, Jiang Mu opened her eyes.
The duration of the Shadow is almost up.
It's now!
He first focused his attention on sensing the atmosphere outside the cubicle, confirming that everyone was fast asleep and breathing steadily and slowly.
Then, with a thought, he silently activated his supernatural power.
"Phantom Transformation!"
Almost at the same instant, in Lingye's private room, a faint, lurking demonic shadow flickered slightly in the shadows of a corner.
Like ripples on water.
Jiang Mu's figure appeared out of thin air, taking the place of the demonic shadow.
The entire process was completely silent.
It did not cause any spatial fluctuations or leakage of energy.
Jiang Mu secretly felt smug.
He subconsciously looked up, preparing to give Ling Ye a surprise.
Then one
He then saw a large, white millstone that seemed to gleam under the candlelight.
He was facing him directly.
Eliminate!!
Jiang Mu's mind went blank; she was completely dumbfounded.
In an instant, their eyes met.
The two sides were only about 20 centimeters apart.
He could even feel the warm, moist air wafting towards him.
At the same moment, Ling Ye, who was bending down to pick up her clothes, suddenly sensed something unusual behind her, thanks to her keen spiritual senses as a cultivator. She turned around in a flash.
But he found that there was nothing behind him.
Ling Ye frowned, puzzled.
illusion?
Little did she know, in the instant she turned around, Jiang Mu, relying on her years of single-life experience and survival instincts, threw the demonic shadow over the wall and immediately activated teleportation.
That was an extremely difficult maneuver.
Just as Ling Ye was filled with doubt and surprise, Jiang Mu's deliberately lowered voice suddenly rang out from outside:
"Sister Ling, may I come in?"
Ling Ye was taken aback, and blurted out instinctively, "Come in."
The words had barely left her mouth when she suddenly realized her current state, her expression changed drastically, and she exclaimed in alarm:
"etc!"
Fortunately, Jiang Mu did not immediately push the door open and enter.
That was close, I almost got seen naked...
Ling Ye breathed a sigh of relief, patted his chest lightly, and said, "Wait a moment."
Why did this guy have to come at this exact moment?
Ling Ye was furious.
"Sister Ling, hurry up! I'm afraid we'll be discovered if we stay too long," Jiang Mu's urging voice came from outside the door.
"Okay, okay, why the rush!"
Ling Ye replied irritably, hurriedly grabbing a large soft towel from the side and hastily drying the water droplets off his body.
Without bothering to properly dry her hair, she hastily gathered her wet locks, grabbed a dress draped over the screen, and threw it on. She calmed her racing heart before walking to the door and opening it.
"Come in quickly."
Jiang Mu slipped into the house like an eel.
This scene, this atmosphere.
It really did seem like a clandestine rendezvous in the middle of the night.
"Sister Ling, are you taking a bath?"
Jiang Mu pretended to be surprised and looked up at Ling Ye.
The woman, having hastily emerged from her bath, exuded a languid beauty tinged with a disheveled charm.
Under the rising steam, her cool and stunning face was flushed with a faint pink, and her eyes appeared misty, lacking their usual sharpness and possessing a rare tenderness.
The most problematic thing was the dress that was hastily put on.
Perhaps because it was too rushed, the front of her clothes was not completely closed, revealing a small patch of scenery.
You can even vaguely see...
Okay, I don't dare watch anymore.
Jiang Mu quickly looked away, focusing her gaze on her nose and her mind.
Amitabha.
I didn't see anything when I teleported into the house.
Not a single hair was seen!
"Couldn't you have come a little later? Why did you have to come while I was taking a shower?"
Ling Ye straightened her clothes, her cheeks slightly flushed, and her tone was reproachful.
Jiang Mu looked completely innocent:
"Sister Ling, I really didn't know you were taking a bath. I figured it was about time, and I was afraid of disturbing your rest, so I rushed over." Seeing his expression, Ling Ye didn't want to scold him anymore, and pointed to a round stool in front of the bed:
"Come and sit down."
Jiang Mu sat down as instructed and asked curiously, "Sister Ling, what amazing skills are you going to teach me?"
Ling Ye casually wiped her still-dripping hair with a soft towel, then simply gathered it up with her hands and tied it into a neat high ponytail at the back of her head, revealing her smooth forehead and beautiful neckline.
She sat down in the chair opposite Jiang Mu and said seriously:
"I will teach you a method to help you cultivate your mind and calm your spirit. This method can help you clarify your spirit, stabilize the foundation of your soul, and calm your restless mind. You have a lively personality, are sometimes easily angered and irritable, and act impulsively. This method will be of great benefit to you."
More importantly, it will also help you resist illusions, bewitching spirits, or inner demons.
The secrets to cultivating the mind?
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mu felt slightly disappointed.
With demonic energy residing within him, ordinary charm techniques are basically ineffective against him.
However, illusions and inner demons are indeed difficult to guard against, so it's always good to have an extra layer of protection.
"Thank you, Sister Ling," Jiang Mu said.
As Ling Ye approached, the woman's fragrance, a blend of post-bath scent and natural body odor, wafted into Jiang Mu's nostrils.
"Don't thank me yet."
Ling Ye said seriously, "This technique is called the 'Cold Moon Ice Heart Technique,' and it is not easy to learn."
One must guide the star power in a special way and combine it with a specific "Ice Heart Contemplation" in order to even begin to understand the basics.
Tonight, I will use my own star power to guide you once to help you lay a foundation. You must firmly remember the practice route and the visualization.
You'll need to practice diligently every day to see results. Now, extend your hand, palm up.
"it is good."
Jiang Mu composed herself and stretched out her hands.
Ling Ye also extended both palms.
A faint, cool starlight, like moonlight, emanated from his palm.
Then he pressed his palms against Jiang Mu's.
A delicate, slightly damp sensation came through.
Immediately afterwards, a cool, gentle, yet pure stellar energy, like a trickle, slowly flowed into Jiang Mu's body.
"Close your eyes, concentrate, and clear your mind of all distractions. Follow the guidance of my stellar power and look inward at yourself."
Ling Ye's cold voice rang out.
Jiang Mu immediately did as instructed, focusing her mind into her body and carefully sensing the direction of the incoming stellar energy.
Ling Ye controlled the star power to slowly ascend along Jiang Mu's spine.
Passing through several key acupoints, it finally slowly converges into the sea of consciousness between the eyebrows.
At the same time, a refreshing feeling also came with the star power, permeating Jiang Mu's mind and making him clear-headed.
"Visualize yourself as ice and snow, crystal clear, untouched by dust..."
Ling Ye guided Jiang Mu into a specific state of visualization.
This "Cold Moon Ice Heart Technique" is one of the advanced cultivation techniques passed down through the core lineage of the Cold Moon Sect, and it has always been strictly forbidden to be passed on to outsiders.
It emphasizes cultivating the mind and calming the spirit, and has an excellent effect on stabilizing the Dao heart and resisting external demons.
More importantly, it helps cultivators, when they reach a higher level of cultivation and condense their own Dao Palace, to create an "immaculate heart" and effectively prevent the invasion of inner demons.
For example, the [Mysterious Frost Spiritual Acupoint Mansion] condensed by her apprentice Shangguan Luoxue.
Its foundation is directly inherited from the "Cold Moon Ice Heart Manual".
Of course, this method has another characteristic.
If an outsider cultivates this method, their aura and artistic conception will create a unique affinity and penetrating force on the "Cave Heaven Dao Mansion" condensed by cultivators who also cultivate the Cold Moon Sect's techniques.
Once you get close, you can more easily sense or even resonate with the other person's Dao aura.
While trying to comprehend the other person's Dao, one may unknowingly plant the seeds of inner demons.
That is why the founder of the Cold Moon Sect established strict rules to absolutely prohibit the leakage of core techniques.
The reason Ling Ye made an exception and taught Jiang Mu was partly because he regarded him as a close younger brother.
In her heart, Jiang Mu was no longer an outsider.
On the other hand, it's because of her own special circumstances.
Since her failed attempt to prove her star and the severe blow she suffered, it has become almost impossible for her to reach the highest realm that requires the condensation of a "Cave Heaven Dao Mansion". In addition, with her master being suppressed, apart from her and her disciple Shangguan Luoxue, there are no other core disciples of the Cold Moon Sect traveling outside.
Therefore, there is no concern that Jiang Mu will pose a potential threat to other fellow disciples.
As for the apprentice Shangguan Luoxue...
Ling Ye was even more relieved.
Luo Xue possesses the unique [Netherworldly Yin Immaculate Dao Body], one in ten thousand, and her condensed [Mysterious Frost Spiritual Cave Netherworld Mansion] is extremely profound, possessing extremely strong exclusivity and protection.
Without her permission, no outsider could possibly approach her grotto-heaven.
Not to mention having any impact.
Given Luo Xue's aloof and proud nature, how could she possibly allow others to approach her core Dao Mansion on her own initiative?
Unless she's lost her mind.
Therefore, in Ling Ye's view, teaching Jiang Mu the "Cold Moon Ice Heart Technique" would not only help him stabilize his mind, but also not cause any real harm to the sect, which could be described as the best of both worlds.
Scamming his apprentice?
That's impossible. How could Ling Ye do such a thing?
Under Ling Ye's personal guidance, Jiang Mu quickly grasped the feeling of "concentrating the mind and spirit".
My mind became calm and clearer than ever before.
Ling Ye's star power circulated through his body several times, firmly imprinting the foundation of the "Frosty Moon Ice Heart Technique" into his memory and instincts. About half an hour later, Ling Ye slowly withdrew his palm.
The starlight at my fingertips gradually dimmed.
At this moment, her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, and her face was somewhat pale.
This kind of method of guiding others in their spiritual practice, especially those involving the spiritual realm, is extremely taxing on mental energy and stellar power.
She felt weak all over, as if even her bones were exhausted.
I just want to lie down and rest immediately.
Jiang Mu opened her eyes and let out a long sigh.
I felt exceptionally clear-headed and my heart was filled with peace and tranquility.
"How does it feel?"
Ling Ye asked softly, his voice weary.
"Incredibly wonderful!"
Jiang Mu sincerely praised her, and looking at Ling Ye's pale face, she felt even more grateful. "Sister Ling, thank you for your hard work."
"It's alright."
Ling Ye waved wearily.
"I have passed on the secret technique to you. Remember to practice it diligently in the future. Especially when you are restless or have a premonition that you may be attacked mentally, silently reciting this technique will have a miraculous effect."
"Yes, I will definitely practice more."
Jiang Mu nodded.
"Alright, you should go back now, and don't let anyone else find out."
Ling Ye stood up, intending to see the guest out.
As soon as I stood up, I felt a strong wave of dizziness and my vision went black.
His body went limp, and he fell forward uncontrollably.
"Sister Ling!"
Jiang Mu was startled, but quickly grabbed the woman and pulled her into his arms.
But they found that the woman's body was cold and had no warmth at all.
"Sister Ling, are you alright?"
Jiang Mu asked anxiously, while trying to steady her.
The woman's face was still pale, and her body was frighteningly cold.
Even the breath she exhaled carried a visible, cold mist, which, when it hit Jiang Mu's neck, sent shivers down his spine. "Help...me...to the bedchamber..."
Ling Ye's teeth chattered as he struggled to suppress the chill within him, and he spoke in pain.
This is absolutely terrible!
In order to teach Jiang Mu the "Cold Moon Ice Heart Technique", she almost exhausted the star power stored in her body.
As a result of a momentary oversight,
I forgot to reserve some to suppress that damned [Jade Cicada Chill]!
She failed to reach the Great Star Rank back then and nearly died.
Ultimately, relying on a [Cold Jade Cicada], he reluctantly obtained the position of a Venerable Star.
This stabilized his nearly collapsed mind and saved his life.
However, the cold energy of the Jade Cicada remained in her body forever, and she had to suppress it with star power at all times.
Now that the star power is depleted and the cold energy is backfiring, it's practically deadly.
Jiang Mu was puzzled. Noticing that the delicate body in his arms was getting colder and colder, he quickly half-supported and half-carried her to the bed so that she could lie down.
"No...it's nothing...you...go back first..."
Ling Ye tried to perform hand seals and practice breathing exercises, but found that he didn't even have the strength to lift his hand.
Now we can only tough it out.
Fortunately, this attack was not fatal. As long as I can get through about two hours and my star power recovers a little, I will be fine.
These two hours... are destined to be an icy torment.
Jiang Mu frowned as he looked at the woman who was curled up and trembling.
He had vaguely heard some rumors about Ling Ye before.
This once radiant and talented young woman, whose abilities rivaled even the current garrison commander, nearly perished after failing to prove her star status; her survival was nothing short of a miracle.
In retrospect, this miracle came at a price.
"Sister Ling, are you really alright?" Jiang Mu asked worriedly.
Ling Ye opened his mouth, but could no longer speak.
A layer of glistening frost visibly formed on the woman's eyebrows and eyelashes.
Oh my god, is she really going to turn into an ice queen?
"Sister Ling..."
Jiang Mu panicked a little and subconsciously reached out to touch the other person's cheek.
As soon as my hand touched it, a bone-chilling cold instantly struck, accompanied by a sharp pain like being pricked by needles.
Jiang Mu was so startled that she instinctively withdrew her hand.
"Don't... touch it... it will hurt..."
Ling Ye used the last of his strength to squeeze out a few indistinct words through his teeth.
Jiang Mu subconsciously wanted to ask Tian Wenjing for help, but then she thought that since the other party had just told her to go back, he obviously didn't want outsiders to know about this, and even more so, he didn't want to ruin his reputation.
But we can't just watch her suffer like this, can we?
"Sister Ling, let me make this clear beforehand, I'm not trying to take advantage of you. I don't know how else to help you, so I had to resort to this clumsy method." "If you feel uncomfortable, just blink, and I'll stop immediately."
After saying that, he didn't linger any longer, took off his shoes, and went straight to bed.
As soon as he got close to Ling Ye, a chill swept over him, making him shiver.
"Let's give it our all!"
Jiang Mu hardened his heart, gritted his teeth, and held the frozen woman tightly in his arms, trying to warm her with his own body heat.
"Okay, this is such a melodramatic plot."
Jiang Mu muttered to herself.
However, the next second, he couldn't laugh anymore.
The biting cold instantly penetrated my clothes, my heart clenched, and even breathing became difficult.
He almost froze to death on the spot.
"This is a real block of ice..."
Jiang Mu's teeth chattered and her lips turned purple.
"Let go..."
Ling Ye tried to push the other person away, but he couldn't muster any strength, and his body became increasingly stiff.
This idiot, is he out of his mind?
The Jade Cicada's chilling aura is something ordinary cultivators simply cannot withstand.
Jiang Mu ignored it and tried to mobilize the demonic energy in her body to fight against the cold, but the effect was minimal.
The demonic energy could barely protect his heart meridian, preventing him from freezing to death.
"It's so cold..."
"I can't stand it..."
Jiang Mu's consciousness was becoming hazy, and she felt like she was about to turn into an ice pop.
In desperation, he simply put two fingers together and pressed them sharply against the center of his forehead.
In an instant, consciousness left my body.
He allowed himself to enter Lady Peach Blossom's Purple Mansion Divine Realm, arriving outside that icy and snowy cave heaven.
"Phew... It's cold here too, but at least it's bearable."
Jiang Mu breathed a long sigh of relief.
He arrived at the two tightly closed, crystal-clear jade doors.
For some reason, he suddenly felt a strange sense of familiarity at that moment.
It was as if a wanderer had returned home, and he even had the illusion of returning to his own mansion.
Jiang Mu tried pushing the door, but it remained motionless.
He thought for a moment, then gently placed his palm on the door, no longer pushing it hard, but stroking it slowly with a gentle touch.
With his gentle caress
Strange ripples floated on the door.
Soon, Jiang Mu made a pleasant surprise.
A few drops of dew, tinged with white vapor, seeped out from the cracks of the tightly closed Taoist temple gate...
The once solid Dao Palace also seemed to be showing signs of loosening.