50: Chapter 50 Spirit Control Sect

The moment Nangong Xi was held, she instinctively wanted to resist, but then she thought of her current relationship with Ning Yuan and forcibly suppressed the urge.

However, she still didn't answer Ning Yuan's question, her face blushing as she turned away, not daring to meet his eyes.

Seeing this, Ning Yuan reached out with his other hand to tilt up her pointed chin, slowly leaning in until their foreheads touched, and said:

"Really not going to say? I wouldn't mind doing it right here..."

Looking at the face so close to her own, Nangong Xi's pretty face turned even redder. She felt as if her heart was about to jump out of her throat, and she didn't even know where to put her hands.

Then, who knows what she was thinking, she actually closed her beautiful eyes, looking as if she were ready to be taken.

Faced with such an enticing sight, it was naturally impossible for Ning Yuan to remain composed. He slowly moved toward her alluring red lips... "That's enough! Don't treat me like I don't exist! For the past two days, I've been... can't you two just give it a rest for a while!"

Just as Ning Yuan was about to taste those alluring lips, a sudden scolding voice rang out, breaking the intimate atmosphere between the two.

This gave Nangong Xi a fright. She hastily pushed Ning Yuan aside and turned her back to him, looking as if she were too ashamed to face anyone.

This made Ning Yuan hop with rage. He had been so close to succeeding. Mu Qingyao was clearly doing this on purpose; otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?

"Mind your own business! Couldn't you just watch quietly? Such a nice person, yet you just had to open your mouth!" Ning Yuan cursed unceremoniously, feeling extremely frustrated!

"I won't hold what happened before against you, after all, saving a life was more important. But now you're at it again, making a respectable young lady like me watch this—don't you have any shame?" Mu Qingyao retorted, not sparing Ning Yuan's feelings at all.

At these words, both Ning Yuan and Nangong Xi felt incredibly awkward. Neither of them had realized Mu Qingyao's presence, which meant he had been watched the entire time for the past two days.

For a moment, they were overwhelmed with shame, wishing they could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.

"Ahem..."

Ning Yuan felt uneasy all over and didn't even feel like arguing. He raised a hand to cover his mouth and coughed twice, saying:

"Well... let's go check out Luoxia Stream!"

"Mhm!"

Obviously, Nangong Xi had also realized the situation. She responded in a low voice and then quickly turned into a streak of light and sped away.

Ning Yuan followed closely behind, but secretly cursed in his heart: "If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute! Next time, shut up!"

"Hmph! I'll speak next time too. Let's see if you dare to continue! I'll scare the life out of you!" Mu Qingyao threatened. How could she, a girl, stand having to watch this every day!

"Fine, fine, fine, you want to play like that? Then don't blame me for taking your Physical Body..."

"You wouldn't dare!" Mu Qingyao shouted in anger.

"Watch me! Anyway, your Physical Body is in my hands, so I have the final say!"

"Ah! Ning Yuan, you big jerk..."

What followed was a string of curses from Mu Qingyao directed at Ning Yuan. They were quite foul, but Ning Yuan remained completely unmoved. To ensure he wouldn't be disturbed next time, this was a small price to pay.

In the end, Mu Qingyao compromised, promising not to disturb Ning Yuan and Nangong Xi when they were together.

After getting her promise, the corners of Ning Yuan's mouth curled up slightly, and a hint of smugness flashed in his eyes.

Hah, as if I couldn't handle you!

...Outside Luoxia Stream

Ning Yuan and Nangong Xi hid somewhere, secretly observing their surroundings.

While entering Luoxia Stream, they discovered many Yu Ling Sect Disciples patrolling the area, prohibiting anyone not from the Yu Ling Sect from entering.

To avoid alerting them, Ning Yuan and his companion circled the perimeter until they found a gap, and then they entered Luoxia Stream.

Not far from Ning Yuan, several Foundation Establishment Disciples of the Yu Ling Sect were discussing the Sect's current operation.

"This is quite a grand display. To capture the Poison Jiao, the Sect has brought all the Nascent Soul Cultivators!"

"Isn't it? A Peak Nascent Soul stage cultivator Poison Jiao is only one step away from Soul Transformation. Of course they'd put in the effort!"

"Yao Beasts of this cultivation level are rare even in our Sect! Once it's captured and tamed, it will be extraordinary!"

"..."

From their conversation, Ning Yuan learned a lot of information, such as the Poison Jiao's cultivation... The Yu Ling Sect, as the name suggests, was a Sect that controlled Spirit Beasts. Spirit Beasts were tamed Yao Beasts.

However, the Yu Ling Sect's Spirit Beasts were mostly of low cultivation. Spirit Beasts at the Nascent Soul level in the entire Sect combined did not exceed ten.

There wasn't even a single Soul Transformation Spirit Beast!

This Poison Jiao that had suddenly appeared possessed the cultivation of a Peak Nascent Soul stage cultivator. As long as it was tamed and nurtured a bit, it might be able to Breakthrough to Soul Transformation.

Faced with such a massive temptation, the Yu Ling Sect naturally couldn't hold back. Thus, almost the entire Sect's Cultivators had come out in full force just to capture the Poison Jiao.

But the Poison Jiao's cultivation was no joke. The Yu Ling Sect had suffered many casualties during the capture process, and it wasn't until today that they finally managed to surround the Poison Jiao here.

"You lot are being negligent and lazy. People have sneaked in and you don't even know it. What use are you?"

A loud shout came from mid-air, and then a figure descended from the sky. He first glared fiercely at the several Disciples, then turned his gaze toward Ning Yuan and Nangong Xi's hiding spot.

"Do I really have to invite you two out?"

Seeing that their presence was exposed, Ning Yuan no longer hid and walked out from the hiding spot with Nangong Xi.

Ning Yuan's gaze swept over them before landing on the Cultivator who had discovered their tracks.

The man looked to be about forty years old and was dressed in grey, looking at Ning Yuan and Nangong Xi with a cold gaze.

"Golden Core Peak cultivation!"

Since the man wasn't hiding his cultivation, Ning Yuan easily discerned it. With such cultivation, his status in the Yu Ling Sect was likely not low.

"Who are you? What are you doing sneaking into Luoxia Stream?" the Middle-aged Man asked, sizing them up while waving his hand to signal the several Disciples.

The several Disciples nodded in understanding and immediately began to surround Ning Yuan and Nangong Xi from both sides.

A cold glint flashed in Ning Yuan's eyes as he gave Nangong Xi a look, while silently circulating the spiritual energy within his body:

"The two of us are just passing through by chance; we mean no offense!"

"Luoxia Stream has been sealed off by my Yu Ling Sect, yet you appear here and claim to be passing through by chance? Do you think I'll believe that? I think you have ill intentions!"

The Middle-aged Man was not easily fooled and naturally didn't believe Ning Yuan's nonsense, speaking in a cold voice.

Ning Yuan cast a discreet glance at his surroundings and said calmly: "Then we'll leave now?"

"Since you're here, don't leave! Otherwise, it would seem as if my Yu Ling Sect lacks manners!" The Middle-aged Man smiled slightly, as if he really intended to host them.

Ning Yuan's expression turned slightly cold as he glanced at the several Disciples. "What if I refuse to stay?"

"Since you don't know what's good for you, don't blame us for being impolite! Do it!"

The Middle-aged Man suddenly shouted harshly, his expression turning cold. As soon as he finished speaking, his figure turned into an afterimage and charged forward.

The other Disciples didn't hesitate for a moment and joined the Middle-aged Man in attacking Ning Yuan and Nangong Xi.