Chapter 79 Good, good, good, yet another "wicked disciple"!

"Disciple, come to the Vice Sect Master's hall. Revered Master has something to discuss with you!"

Looking at the stunning beauty in his arms, whose desires were clearly stirred, Xiao Ming sighed inwardly and waved his hand helplessly, saying:

"Qingzhu, the Vice Sect Master has summoned me; I shall return shortly. The side hall is cleaner, so you can tidy up a bit." He gently stroked Mo Qingzhu's beautiful hair, his face full of tenderness.

Mo Qingzhu did not get angry about this; after all, in the days to come at Holy Son Peak, she would have plenty of time with Xiao Ming.

Mo Qingzhu slowly left Xiao Ming's embrace and helped smooth out the wrinkles on his robe, then said softly: "Go ahead, Saint, the Vice Sect Master must have important matters for you! Qingzhu... will wait for you in the hall!" Her words were double-edged; she was showing herself to be an understanding woman while silently creating temptation for Xiao Ming, offering a silent invitation.

Xiao Ming smiled slightly, returned a look that said 'you know', and then his figure turned into a streak of dark light, instantly darting toward the location of the Vice Sect Master's hall.

Xiao Ming arrived in front of the Vice Sect Master's hall, slowed his speed, and walked slowly inside.

Guided by a maid, Xiao Ming finally arrived in the hall where his Revered Master, the Vice Sect Master, was located. Today, Luo Hongyi was wearing a relatively simple dark red cinched robe, which lacked a bit of her usual aggressive brilliance but added a sense of calmness and authority. Even so, her slender and graceful curves remained breathtaking. She was standing with her back to Xiao Ming, standing before the massive transparent window at the side of the hall, gazing at the surging sea of clouds outside.

Watching that noble, authoritative figure, like a queen, Xiao Ming felt as if thousands of ants were crawling in his heart. It made him restless, wanting to pull the beauty before him tightly into his arms and see her transform into a shy, girlish state.

But this thought was fleeting. He knew that with his current cultivation, wanting to win over this exceptionally mysterious Revered Master who possessed an "anomaly" destiny was still too wishful thinking!

"Disciple Xiao Ming pays respects to Revered Master." Xiao Ming composed himself, calmed the surging thoughts in his heart, and then bowed respectfully.

Luo Hongyi seemed to have just noticed his arrival and turned slowly. There was a trace of imperceptible fatigue on her peerless face, but the moment she saw Xiao Ming, her phoenix eyes lit up with a hint of spirit, and her tone was much softer than usual: "Disciple, you've come... Sit!"

Her gaze swept over Xiao Ming, and she nodded slightly, praising: "Hmm, your aura is stable, and your cultivation is advancing rapidly; you are already at the Early Nascent Soul stage. Not bad, very not bad! You are much more diligent than my Junior Sister. Ahem... Li'er should have told you, right? I urged her to go into seclusion today to improve her cultivation!"

Xiao Ming nodded slightly upon hearing this and replied respectfully: "Revered Master did indeed tell me about this matter. It is because you saw that she was neglecting her Cultivate recently that you urged her to go into seclusion!"

Seeing that he already knew, Luo Hongyi didn't say more. After a pause, she asked: "Then did she tell you about the Yu Family matter?"

After hearing this, Xiao Ming couldn't help but furrow his brows. He scratched his head and said with a confused look: "What Yu Family matter? Revered Master did not mention it!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Hongyi's peerless face did not show much surprise, but a flash of realization and a hint of helpless indulgence passed through her phoenix eyes. She sighed softly, shook her head, and said: "As expected... That girl must be worried that you would take risks if you knew, so she hid it from you!"

She walked to the main seat and sat down, her expression returning to the composure and gravity of the Vice Sect Master. She spoke slowly: "Since she didn't say, then Revered Master will tell you. The 'Soul Suppressing Abyss', which borders our Heavenly Demon Sect, has been making frequent moves recently, constantly harassing the areas bordering our Sect. The Yu Family, located at the border of the two Sects, is an important branch of the Demonic Path families affiliated with our Sect. They have been attacked repeatedly recently and have suffered significant losses. They are now fleeing in all directions, suffering continuous pursuits, and have formally requested aid from our Sect."

Xiao Ming's eyes narrowed, and he understood immediately. The Soul Suppressing Abyss—it was the very Sect where Holy Son Ye Wuji was! The previous grudges had not yet been settled, and now that border frictions were escalating, it seemed the other side was determined to make things difficult for him, or perhaps there was another motive.

"Revered Master, let me handle this! Disciple is feeling stifled in the Sect, and going out to gain experience would be quite good!" Xiao Ming said with a serious face and a firm tone: "And it is also a good opportunity to use the Yu Family incident to spread the might of the Heavenly Demon Sect's Saint!"

Seeing the Battle Intent and sense of responsibility burning in Xiao Ming's eyes, the look of admiration in Luo Hongyi's eyes deepened, though it was not without a hint of worry.

She raised her hand slightly, waved her sleeve, and a jade talisman slowly pushed toward Xiao Ming, not forgetting to explain: "Be careful on this trip, do not take risks! If you are outmatched, just crush this jade talisman. It contains the power of my full-strength strike; it can kill anyone below the Void Refining stage!"

Her gaze was sharp, as if it could pierce through the human heart: "The people of the Soul Suppressing Abyss are all vicious, and their methods are bizarre and unpredictable. Their provocation this time might not be without some trap or reasons we do not know. Although you are gifted and have now broken through to the Nascent Soul stage, your cultivation is still shallow after all, and there are many eyes within the Sect watching you. Act with caution in everything!"

Her tone became increasingly solemn as she urged: "Disciple, you must remember! For you, the most important thing right now is not to compete for short-term dominance, but to focus on Cultivate and improve your strength as quickly as possible! Nascent Soul, Soul Transformation, and even Void Refining and Body Integration are far from being top-tier combat power in this Xuanhuang Continent! Not to mention the Upper..." She stopped abruptly, as if she felt she had said too much, and then added: "In short, the Sect will be handed over to you in the future. You must Cultivate well and not slack off!"

Xiao Ming keenly captured the unusual meaning in her words and that hint of hidden unease. He asked tentatively: "Revered Master, you seem... particularly concerned about Disciple's cultivation progress? Is something big going to happen in the Sect? Or is it you, Revered Master..."

Luo Hongyi was silent for a moment, and a very complex emotion flashed across her peerless face. She once again cast her gaze toward the boundless sea of clouds outside the window, her voice becoming somewhat distant and ethereal, carrying a touch of melancholy that Xiao Ming had never heard before: "My path is different from yours. In this world, perhaps... I cannot stay for much longer! That is why I hope you will Cultivate diligently and take on the important responsibility of the Sect in the future."

These words exploded in Xiao Ming's heart like a thunderclap. Although he had long known from the System information that Luo Hongyi had an extraordinary background, hearing her say it in such a solemn tone still made him feel a huge pressure. At the same time, the desire to completely "conquer" this beautiful Revered Master and keep her firmly by his side became even stronger!

At this moment, thoughts were surging in his mind: 'If such a beautiful and charming Revered Master baby suddenly leaves for the Upper Realm, and I cannot appear in time to accompany her, what if some people with ill intentions take a fancy to her? Wouldn't that be troublesome? No... I must make Revered Master baby think of me and miss me all the time...'

Xiao Ming was rummaging through the System store at this time, and finally... after a lot of effort, an item appeared before him, making his eyes light up.

"Revered Master's expectations are etched into Disciple's heart." Xiao Ming's voice was deep and powerful, "Disciple will surely work hard at my practice, live up to Revered Master's high hopes, and possess the power to protect the Sect as soon as possible." He paused slightly, looking at Luo Hongyi with burning eyes.

"It's just..." Xiao Ming then changed the subject, his face revealing the shyness that only a little boy would have, blushing slightly, and whispering: "It's just that Disciple hopes, no matter what the future holds, no matter where you go, Revered Master, do not forget Disciple. You must think of Disciple at all times!"

As he spoke, a flash of light appeared in his hand, and a white jade ring appeared. The ring was warm and moist throughout, seemingly surrounded by a precious glow, and the patterns on it were mysterious and strange, as if it contained some kind of Dao of Heaven and Earth, profound and extraordinary.

Xiao Ming stepped forward two steps, came before Luo Hongyi's seat, raised his head slightly, and looked at this peerless Revered Master. His face revealed a rare shyness, and his voice was sincere and carried a hint of nervousness:

"Revered Master, this is... a custom from Disciple's hometown. If a man has someone in his heart who is extremely important, whom he wants to remember for a lifetime, and whom he prays to never be separated from, he will give them a ring."

His eyes were burning, his face full of affection: "The two people each drip a drop of blood into it, symbolizing that their Bloodline is connected and their hearts and spirits are linked. From then on, no matter how far apart they are, as long as one's thoughts stir, they can perceive each other's safety, as if the other person were right by their side."

He paused, like a shy big boy, his voice lowering a bit: "Disciple presents this to Revered Master today. May Revered Master, no matter where you go, be able to... be able to occasionally think of Disciple, and do not forget Disciple... who thinks of you every day."

These words were extremely bold, causing Luo Hongyi's heart to shake violently. A flush of red climbed onto her peerless face, and her phoenix eyes widened, filled with astonishment, embarrassment, and a hint of panic she had never felt before.

"Wicked Disciple! You... do you know what nonsense you are spouting!" She instinctively scolded angrily, but her voice carried a hint of imperceptible trembling.

Xiao Ming saw that although she scolded him, she did not immediately flick her sleeves and leave, so he was secretly delighted, knowing that there was a chance. He struck while the iron was hot, his face showing a bit of grievance and persistence, and he whispered: "Disciple... Disciple knows I was wrong. But this heart can be witnessed by heaven and earth! Disciple is only... only afraid that if Revered Master goes to other places in the future and sees a wider world, you will forget Disciple." As he said this, mist began to fill his eyes, looking as if he were about to cry (though it was all an act), and he actually took the initiative to reach out and grab Revered Master's cool, jade-like delicate hand.

Luo Hongyi's jade hand trembled slightly, as if she wanted to break free. She had never had such contact with a man, but for some reason, she was dazed for a moment, and was held even more tightly by Xiao Ming.

Xiao Ming's movements were extremely fast, and his other hand had already, without question, slipped that white jade ring onto the index finger of Luo Hongyi's right hand.

Luo Hongyi's phoenix eyes widened, filled with shame and anger. Her Soul Transformation Divine Might was instinctively about to erupt, but feeling Xiao Ming's Early Nascent Soul stage cultivation, she was somewhat worried about hurting him. The moment the warm jade ring touched the skin of her fingertip, a strange, seemingly fated sense of fit came over her, making her feel an inexplicable peace of mind and comfort. In the moment she was dazed, the ring had already taken root firmly at the base of her finger.

"You!" Luo Hongyi was shocked and angry, her cheeks flushed like rosy clouds, and even her earlobes were stained with a bright color. She wanted to pull her hand back violently, but Xiao Ming took the opportunity to lightly scratch the pad of her index finger with his fingertip. A drop of blood containing pure Bloodline power instantly seeped out and accurately dripped onto the patterns of the ring.

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Xiao Ming laughed secretly in his heart, but on the surface, he still looked aggrieved: "Does Revered Master despise the things Disciple gives you? Or is it that Revered Master is unwilling to even accept this little token of Disciple's heart?"

Luo Hongyi, who had just been a bit dazed, finally reacted. Hearing this, and looking at the face of extreme grievance and the mournful expression on Xiao Ming's face, she ultimately did not have the heart to refuse.

She sighed slightly, touched the handsome face of Xiao Ming who was close at hand, and a look of indulgence appeared on her face: "Alright, then Revered Master will accept it!"

Upon hearing this, a light of surprise instantly erupted in Xiao Ming's eyes. The expression of being about to cry instantly disappeared without a trace, replaced by a triumphant, brilliant smile, like a child who had stolen honey. Without waiting for Luo Hongyi to react, he raised the hand that was holding hers and pressed a soft, burning kiss onto the back of her slender, jade-like hand!

This was a gesture only someone from the modern era would understand, but in the Cultivate world, it appeared extremely bold and could even be considered blasphemous!

Luo Hongyi's whole body stiffened violently, as if struck by a bolt of heavenly lightning! The warmth, softness, and moisture coming from the back of her hand were like a prairie fire, instantly burning through her whole body, leaving her mind blank! She could even clearly feel the scorching breath lingering from Xiao Ming's lips.

"Wicked Disciple, ahhh!" After a brief moment of daze, there was monstrous shame and anger! Luo Hongyi's peerless cheeks instantly turned red enough to drip blood. She felt dizzy, filled with unbelievable shock and great shame at being offended.

"...You are presumptuous!" Her voice carried a sharp tremor, no longer as calm and authoritative as before; she was clearly exasperated. She raised her jade hand slightly and struck a palm toward Xiao Ming, but she held back her strength, clearly only wanting to teach this Wicked Disciple a lesson.

"Hahaha! Since Revered Master has accepted Disciple's ring, you are Disciple's most important person! Revered Master, please rest assured! Disciple will surely work hard at my practice day and night, and will not let Revered Master down!"

Xiao Ming's joyful laughter echoed in the hall, but he had already turned into a streak of dark light, dashing out of the hall for his life.

"Wicked Disciple! You stop right there!" Luo Hongyi was angry and anxious, filled with shame and indignation, and struck a palm against the stone wall beside the hall door, causing the Formation to tremble slightly. However, she clearly didn't use much strength; although she was annoyed, she hadn't lost her reason!

With just this delay, Xiao Ming's figure had completely disappeared outside the hall door, leaving behind only that hearty laughter and the lingering, burning sensation on the back of her hand that would not go away.

She slowly raised her right hand, gazing complexly at the ring on her index finger. The white jade was warm and moist, and the patterns on it seemed to flow like a living thing, emitting a profound aura. It was so harmonious on her slender finger, as if it had always belonged to her.

"This bold Wicked Disciple..." She spat out softly, but her tone unconsciously lacked true anger and had a bit more helpless indulgence.

Her fingertips gently caressed the cold ring, while her mind couldn't help but recall the scenes from just a moment ago, making her heart thump and thud non-stop!

Thinking of this, Luo Hongyi felt her cheeks, which had just calmed down a little, heating up again. In the long years she had spent Cultivate, when had she ever had such... such transgressive contact with a man? Let alone intimate acts like holding hands or kissing the back of her hand, she had always kept a great distance from people, even in ordinary circumstances. But today, she not only let this Wicked Disciple hold her hand for a long time, but also... was... taken advantage of by him!

"Really... bold and reckless!" She cursed under her breath again, but found that she didn't seem as repulsed as she had imagined. She couldn't help but feel puzzled: "Is it because... of the gift he gave?"