CHAPTER 553: CHAPTER 245: IN FRONT OF THE MASTER, AUNT RUO SNEAKS AROUND_5

"Where are you planning to go?"

"To the Jiuli Dynasty, trying my luck."

Lu Jin’an feigned surprise while looking at Fang Xiuqi: "The Jiuli Dynasty? What luck can you find there?"

Fang Xiuqi shrugged: "Not sure, but Vice Dean Zhang told me something about how the experts are among the common folk."

Lu Jin’an nodded: "True."

"When are you planning to return to the sect?" Fang Xiuqi asked after a moment of silence, "Will you have to go to the Two Realms Pass once you’re back?"

Lu Jin’an nodded: "I should be leaving in the next couple of days."

As he spoke, a suspicion flickered through Lu Jin’an’s mind—if the Lingbao Mountain incident wasn’t his older sister’s doing but Emperor Shitian’s, then was the encounter with Dongfang Xinglan at Minbao Mountain also his doing?

Moreover, Fan Zhouxing killed Dongfang Xingsong on his behalf, saying there was no need to get entangled with the karma of the Eastern Dynasty yet...

Or was this purely Fan Zhouxing’s own action?

But could Emperor Shitian, who severed his Divine Soul to reincarnate and cultivate anew, truly have nothing arranged through Fan Zhouxing?

With these thoughts, Lu Jin’an returned to the Fire Phoenix Boat.

Night fell, and the rain had stopped.

Pei Wanyu stood on the deck, enjoying the breeze. Seeing Lu Jin’an return, she smiled and said, "Everything here is settled, and we’ll depart back to the sect shortly."

Lu Jin’an curiously asked, "What was the result?"

"The Great Infinite Buddha left a life behind. The Lingyin Domain in the north and south will be taken over by the East Slope Confucian Academy and the Lin Yuan Sword Sect, respectively. However, these two won’t enter directly; they’ll relocate other sects to the Lingyin Domain."

"What about the Radiant Domain?"

"The northern part is with the Buddhist Sect, and the southern part is local Daoist temples." Pei Wanyu tucked a lock of hair behind her ear, "As for matters regarding the Eastern Dynasty, they will be dealt with next spring."

Lu Jin’an nodded, then took his Master’s hand and walked towards the cabin while sharing his thoughts about Emperor Shitian (Fan Zhouxing).

After listening, Pei Wanyu said, "Emperor Shitian used to be part of the faction that advocated for war; whether the Eastern Dynasty’s situation is his doing, I don’t know.

Just like the Sect Master speculated, perhaps Fan Zhou isn’t the only reincarnation of Emperor Shitian."

Lu Jin’an nodded: "We’ll have to be well-prepared when the time comes to visit the Eastern Dynasty."

"That’s considered your home ground." Pei Wanyu smiled slightly, "When I sent Dongfang Xinglan back, I realized the Eastern Dynasty, while rich in Spiritual Energy, cannot use it, meaning one can only rely on Body Refinement.

When the time comes, I’ll find a way to prepare a Magic Treasure that you can use with Spiritual Power, allowing you to walk unchallenged there."

"Mhm." Lu Jin’an nodded, feeling the Flying Boat vibrate, knowing the Fire Phoenix Boat had set sail.

Lu Jin’an chuckled, "I wonder how Nanzhi and Senior Sister are doing now?"

"Xia Ming says they’re fine." Pei Wanyu gave him a reassuring look, "I’ve been keeping an eye on them for you."

With that, she directly led Lu Jin’an to the bathroom, "Cultivation is done, matters are handled, it’s time to tidy me up now, isn’t it?"

Saying this, Pei Wanyu paused, a flicker of regret in her eyes.

How could she forget such an important matter?

If she had taken him to bed when he first came out, she could have checked if he had any intimate contact with Yinruo in the Qinglian Secret Realm.

After all, in such a dangerous place, it was impossible for him to do anything by himself, plus he didn’t have that kind of habit.

So the amount would be easy to check!

But now it’s too late, a few days have passed, and especially since her good disciple has even opened the Martial Arts Palace, his recovery is far beyond before, for sure he has already recovered fully.

What a pity, what a pity!

Why didn’t she think of it then!

"Master?" Lu Jin’an looked at his Master’s changing expression in confusion: "What are you thinking?"

"Nothing." Pei Wanyu exhaled softly, "Master just wants to test your current strength."

Hearing this, Lu Jin’an became interested too. Although the effects of the Dao Palace Nine Stars vary, each star’s light always has the effect of refining the body.

Plus, having endured Heavenly Tribulation and advanced to Crossing Tribulation, his physique has significantly improved compared to before. He wondered if he could finally break through his Master’s bottom line?

Seeing the fervor in his good disciple’s eyes, Pei Wanyu lightly bit her red lips, feeling inexplicably tingly all over even though nothing had happened yet.

After all, it’s been quite a while since they were intimate...

She reached out for Lu Jin’an’s arm, her voice carrying a hint of charm: "Master feels too weak to walk, carry me in..."

Lu Jin’an scooped Pei Wanyu up in his arms, looking down at her blushing cheeks, unable to resist teasing, "Master, you get into the mood quickly tonight."

"I’ve missed you..."

Lu Jin’an pushed open the bathroom door.

In the corridor, the door was slightly ajar, and peach blossom eyes glimmered with a soft light.

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Author: A bit stuck today, just 8,000 words, owe you 14,000.