102: Chapter 102 A tiger fallen into the plains is bullied by dogs

"Bury me?"

Sect Master Bai Ruotong looked at Liu Qingyan in disbelief.

"You're just a mere Elder, yet you actually want to bury this Sect Master?"

She was trembling with rage.

Had she not been held in Mo Zixing's hand, she would have lunged at Liu Qingyan to fight her to the death.

Back when she was officially the Sect Master, which Elder didn't treat her with the utmost respect?

Now, look at this.

Not only did they ignore her orders...

...but they even dared to openly discuss how to murder her!

"That won't do."

Mo Zixing spoke leisurely, gently shaking the little girl in his hand.

"No matter what, she is still the Sect Master of the Mingyu Sect. We can't just bury her anywhere."

Hearing this, Sect Master Bai Ruotong breathed a small sigh of relief.

Hmph.

At least this guy has a bit of a conscience.

Though he had a bit of a foul mouth, compared to his ruthless Revered Master...

...he was barely considered a good person.

The next second.

Mo Zixing's voice rang out again.

"If we just find any random spot to bury her, what if it ruins the Mingyu Sect's Feng Shui?"

"Besides, even though she's a bit annoying, she's still useful to me. It would be a waste to bury her."

Sect Master Bai Ruotong fell silent.

She was now one hundred percent certain.

Neither of these two was a good person!

No, neither of them was even human.

Her dignity as a Sect Master meant nothing to these two.

It really was a case of a fallen tiger being bullied by dogs.

A male one and a female one at that.

She bit her pink, chubby lip and turned her head away, refusing to speak further.

After all, she was a Cultivator who had reached the Golden Core Stage. How could she allow herself to be slaughtered like a lamb?

Just wait.

Once she, Sect Master Bai Ruotong, regained her strength...

...the first thing she would do was hang these two insubordinate fools from the Sect's main gate!

With her brilliant mind, she would surely find a way to turn the tables.

And restore her former glory!

Mo Zixing looked at the Little Sect Master who had suddenly gone quiet in his arms and raised an eyebrow.

"Oh? Sect Master Bai finally understands the situation and knows that resisting is useless?"

He paused, intentionally drawing out his words.

"Alright then, be a good girl and come with Uncle... oh wait, Big Brother. Big Brother will buy you qi gathering pills to eat."

Hearing a man who was countless years younger than her say such things...

...Sect Master Bai Ruotong couldn't help but roll her eyes.

She had no desire to respond.

Seeing Mo Zixing like this, Liu Qingyan could more or less sense his attitude.

The jealousy in her eyes faded slightly.

She sighed and said helplessly:

"If you insist on helping the Sect Master, Zixing..."

"I can't solve it completely, but I have a way to alleviate it."

"I can refine a type of Medicinal Pill that, in theory, can provide a massive supply of spiritual energy once consumed."

Her gaze fell on their tightly held hands, her tone still a bit awkward.

"This way, at least you won't have to spend the whole day busy transferring spiritual energy to her."

"Then say no more, let's head out now."

Mo Zixing's eyes lit up at the words. He released Sect Master Bai Ruotong's collar and took her small hand again.

The Little Sect Master huffed and habitually tried to pull away, but she didn't actually shake him off.

The three of them followed the forest path.

Changing direction, they headed towards Qingdan Peak.

Mo Zixing insisted on walking.

Claiming it was to let the Sect Master familiarize herself with the current environment of the Sect.

After all, Sect Master Bai Ruotong was in a juvenile body, and the spiritual energy and Life Qi within her were constantly draining and being replenished.

She walked very slowly, and in reality, her physical strength wasn't great either.

She got tired before they had gone very far.

Her steps grew slower and slower, and her little face flushed red, yet she gritted her teeth and refused to say a word.

Mo Zixing saw this but didn't call her out.

He simply moved his hand, sending out a wisp of gentle spiritual energy to softly support her arm.

A warm power radiated from her arm.

Quietly dispelling her fatigue.

Sect Master Bai Ruotong was stunned for a moment.

She looked up at Mo Zixing, her eyes full of confusion.

"Don't overthink it. I'm just afraid you're walking too slowly and will delay the Alchemy."

Mo Zixing spoke expressionlessly, but his gaze drifted elsewhere.

Feeling the warm power on her arm, Sect Master Bai Ruotong felt a bit awkward.

This guy named Mo Zixing... didn't seem that bad.

She pouted and turned her head.

Not letting Mo Zixing see her expression.

On the System panel...

...at some point, the small flame that had switched to the Hatred Bar quietly went out.

The three of them walked slowly along the way.

Finally, they arrived at Qingdan Peak.

They entered the familiar Sleeping Quarters.

A massive Pill Furnace still stood in the center of the room.

Liu Qingyan turned to look at Mo Zixing.

"Are you really going to keep holding her hand like this? Can you actually perform Alchemy this way?"

"Probably."

Mo Zixing rubbed his chin and said casually.

"In a little while, I should be able to stop holding her for a bit."

"In a little while?"

Liu Qingyan looked at him in confusion.

"What do you mean?"

"You'll know when the time comes."

Mo Zixing smiled without explaining.

He glanced down at the System panel.

The countdown for the trait suppression was ticking away.

That's right.

The temporary suppression of Sect Master Bai Ruotong's [Full-Body Jadeification] trait was about to end.

"Then let's try refining it like this for now."

Liu Qingyan didn't ask further. She walked to the Pill Furnace and opened the lid.

"Same as last time. My spiritual energy will lead, and yours will assist."

Just as she said this, she suddenly frowned and looked at Sect Master Bai Ruotong beside Mo Zixing.

She saw the Little Sect Master's body and skin becoming translucent at a visible rate.

Her skin began to emit a faint, soft luster like warm jade.

"What's happening!"

Sect Master Bai Ruotong also noticed her changes, showing a rare expression of panic.

"My body... what's going on again?"

"It's fine. Just turn back into a Jade Carving for a while."

Mo Zixing patted her back and comforted her in a calm tone.

"Everything is according to plan. I'll turn you back once I'm done."

Just as Mo Zixing finished speaking...

...Sect Master Bai Ruotong's body completely transformed into a small Jade Carving.

She still had that juvenile appearance.

Her features were exquisite and lifelike.

Her little brows were still slightly furrowed, as if she were still angry.

[Twelve-hour trait suppression has ended]

[Target's [Full-Body Jadeification (Black)] trait restored]

Mo Zixing closed the System notification in his mind and gently set Sect Master Bai Ruotong aside.

He adjusted her posture.

Letting her lean steadily against the stone wall.

Liu Qingyan walked over, curiously examining the Little Sect Master's Jade Carving, and reached out to gently touch her cheek.

"She really turned back into a Jade Carving."

She sighed softly, her eyes full of wonder.

"Yeah, she's much less of a headache this way."

Mo Zixing brushed the dust off his hands, turned, stepped forward, and gently wrapped his arm around Liu Qingyan's waist.

"Alright, Revered Master, now we can finally focus on Alchemy."