141 - Stealing the Yuri Protagonist Harem
Author: Liangliang Miaomiao Xia The silent Night Crow was left pondering deeply, with an ominous premonition growing within. ………… In a secluded mountain. Several young men and women dressed in Taoist robes stood atop the mountain peak. Behind them, a dark portal, large enough to let a person through, slowly closed. Their faces were alight with excitement. "After training in the Cave Heaven for so many years, we finally have a chance to participate in the Human Immortal Rankings contest and visit the royal city..." "I've heard that the Holy Maiden from the Demon Sect will also compete in this Human Immortal Rankings contest. I wonder how their sorcery compares to our Taoist techniques... Ah, just thinking of that infamous demoness who once defeated a Golden Core cultivator makes me uneasy." "Ahem, the rankings contest hasn't started yet, so let's not worry about such daunting matters... By the way, do any of you know which Nascent Soul from the sect is leading us this time?" As soon as one of them uttered this, laughter came from behind them. "Heh heh heh... I just happened to overhear this from my master—it’s someone you wouldn't even dare to imagine..." The short boy standing at the back felt the sudden focus on him, and with a determined expression, announced boldly: "It's Ji Yan Yao! The unrivaled prodigy of our Taoist sect throughout the ages, the current chief senior sister Yan Yao!" An immediate silence fell. The crowd's eyes were filled with astonishment or doubt. But in the next moment, another portal appeared beside them. Unlike the previous one, this portal radiated a dazzling golden light. A young girl stepped out from the portal. Her demeanor was as serene as the moon in the sky, her expression as calm as still autumn waters, embodying a celestial being seemingly untouched by worldly desires. Her slightly golden gaze swept over the group before her. (Could it really be her? The sect's chief who had already reached the Nascent Soul stage in her twenties… Ji Yan Yao!) The faces of the young men and women shifted, their surprise mingled with boundless admiration. This was their Taoist sect’s idol. They hadn’t imagined she would indeed lead them to the Human Immortal Rankings contest! Their previously dwindling vigor reignited instantly. In front of their idol, they couldn't display cowardice before even fighting. In this Human Immortal Rankings contest, they must not disgrace Senior Sister Yan Yao’s name and must exhibit the style and vigor of the Taoist sect... Wait, what? Coming back to their senses, they saw their Senior Sister Yan Yao casually toss something out. Then, the celestial figure of their sect prodigy disappeared. ... Teleportation??? But she was supposed to lead the way to the royal city! Senior Sister Yan Yao, have you forgotten to bring us along? The mountain breeze was gently cooling. The disciples stood in disarray, caught in the wind. Section 1 # Volume 1 # Chapter 209 Squeeze it Tight (Requesting Monthly Tickets by the Third Update) The Taoist sect, unlike its ancient counterparts—Buddhist and Demon sects—held distinct differences. The Buddhist and Demon sects occupied opposite sides of the endless sea outside the nineteen states of the Immortal Kingdom, establishing three thousand pure lands and three thousand demon realms, respectively. The Taoist sect, on the other hand, found multiple spatial nodes within the vast domains of the Immortal Kingdom and opened special secret realms, known as the [Three Thousand Cave Heavens], serving as the foundation of their sect. Thus, compared to the Demon and Buddhist sects, the Taoist sect had a closer relationship with the Immortal Kingdom. It was common for its disciples to train in the royal city, and among the ancient three sects, it was mainly the Taoists who became officials in the Immortal Kingdom. However, not all Taoist disciples were familiar with the royal city. Take, for instance, the disoriented disciples currently standing on the mountain peak. "So... what did Senior Sister Yan Yao mean by this?" A disciple unfolded the item left behind by the current chief of their Taoist sect just before her departure. It turned out to be a fairly clear map. The group's gaze slowly shifted to the well-informed short boy at the back. The short boy, looking somewhat embarrassed, slapped his thigh. "I get it! Senior Sister Yan Yao must want to train us, letting us reach the royal city on our own to refine our bodies and minds in preparation for the Human Immortal Rankings contest! Perhaps this is also a requirement from the sect!" "......" The crowd's expressions turned odd with slight hesitation. Such an occurrence had never happened in past rankings contests, but neither had there been a situation where Senior Sister Yan Yao was leading... Could it truly be a training exercise? But where did Senior Sister Yan Yao go? They exchanged glances, collectively sighing. Why did their idol-like senior sister seem a bit unreliable? ………… Outside the former site of the Sword Pavilion nearby. Time flew by quickly. It had been almost an hour since Luo Wu Sheng and Little Fox entered the cave to heal. Inside the cave, the enticing breath of the bewitching fox lady resounded continuously. He watched as the beautiful Miss Fox, with eyes dazed, once again offered her tail, which she couldn't resist retracting, back into his hand. Luo Wu Sheng swallowed hard. "Wait... hold on... Master, don't rush..." Feeling the young man before her about to use the secret technique yet again, the blushing fox lady hastily tried to stop him. But it was too late. Luo Wu Sheng's palm brushed lightly through her smooth fur. A blinding light once again illuminated the cave. "Ying!" Little Fox tilted her head slightly, letting out a soft whimper as the fur on her tail stood on end, with the two tails not in Luo Wu Sheng's hand swinging rapidly behind her. This scene had replayed countless times in the cave. Though so much time had passed, Little Fox was only now able to just barely finish listening to the brief version of Luo Wu Sheng's previous day's experiences. Luo Wu Sheng was also intermittently sharing his insights and the monks’ schemes with her. Honestly, discussing such serious topics in these circumstances made Luo Wu Sheng feel his mental cultivation and resilience had grown significantly. Initially, Little Fox's reactions would cause his blood to surge, necessitating distractions like chatting with Xiao Yu Li through a wooden sword while Little Fox was too absorbed in recovery to notice. During this process, Luo Wu Sheng even asked the Sword Immortal Miss to arrange for a letter to be sent via someone in Jianzhou to the Demon Artifact Pavilion in the royal city, lest his junior sister worry about his situation. As he grew more adept with the beast-nurturing technique, he... well, he still reacted, but he managed to control himself better. He made it a rule to only sneak a touch once and not be greedy for more. After all, he had been asked several times, "Master... didn't you just touch this spot?" Ahem, besides that, there was another thing he found truly exciting. In his dantian, two droplets of blood emitting a faint red glow floated quietly. The special demonic blood from the beast-nurturing technique had finally formed! Considering Little Fox's true cultivation level, her rare beast lineage, and their good rapport—along with an hour of relentless effort—only two droplets were crafted; it had been no small feat... He wasn't sure what changes refining these two droplets of demonic blood would bring him. As Luo Wu Sheng pondered, the fox lady across from him, clearly warmer than before, cast a sultry glance his way. "Hah... Master, really... Didn’t I tell you... hmm... not to rush..." Despite the slight irritation in her voice, its seductive undertone made it even more enticing amidst her alluring breath. The fox lady seemed to realize this as well and bit her lip strongly, clearing a bit of the daze in her eyes. Her hot brain began processing the information Luo Wu Sheng had shared. "…I see." "By occupying Master's body and overcoming the tribulation-to-immortal limitations, they attempt to blend the extremes of Buddha and demon paths to achieve immortality in a single step... This truly appears to be a feasible path to immortality, even wiser than that of the former Immortal Kingdom emperor..." Yet also more cruel. Those seemingly always-smiling monks, when ruthless, chilled the heart. Little Fox looked at Luo Wu Sheng, her eyes carrying a complicated expression: "In such a situation, what does Master plan to do... yow!" Caught in thought while instinctively stroking the tail in his hand and casting a spell, Luo Wu Sheng snapped back, his face showing slight embarrassment. "A force of habit... just a force of habit..." Watching the young man’s shy smile, the fox lady could neither be angry nor embarrassed. She could only pinch his thigh to vent her feelings. She couldn't understand it. In such dire circumstances, she was worried for him, yet he could still smile. "...So, what do you plan to do, Master?" Retrieving her tails with a blush, Little Fox spoke with mock annoyance yet couldn't resist her inner worry, adding: "If there's anything you need from me, Master, please don’t hesitate to ask. I’d hate to lose a listener of my music..." Feeling her genuine concern, warmth filled Luo Wu Sheng's heart. Deprived of the soft, fragrant tails, his hand gently rested on the fox lady's hand as she pinched his thigh. "Then I won't hold back when I need the assistance of Miss Yao Ji in the future. As for my plan to break the situation..." Luo Wu Sheng began to explain his strategy in detail. However, as he spoke, Little Fox's brows furrowed more and more tightly. This was understandable, given the uncertainties in his plan, especially the part about ascending to immortality. Without confidence in some sort of protagonist's halo, even he felt he was on shaky ground. After he finished speaking, the fox lady remained deep in thought. Her fox ears twitched occasionally, as if receiving some signal, irresistibly cute and inviting a touch, a twist, a pinch. Naturally, Luo Wu Sheng obliged. Ahem, Little Fox was still just a bit away from fully recovering... The next moment, a white light flashed, and a soft whimper resonated, stirring one's heart. "Luo, Wu, Sheng!" Nascent Soul stage spiritual power erupted. The stone bed shattered, the cave trembled, and dry grass flew about. The Fox Lady completely recovered to the optimal state for her current body. * // Still three updates today, and asking for monthly votes at the start of the month~ Section 1 # Volume 1 # Chapter 210 A Little Bite "Cough, I really just wanted to help you recover... Fine, I was wrong." Feeling the stone bed fragments at hand and the warmth of the pale red fox fire near his face, Luo Wu Sheng raised his hands in surrender. A true man knows when to bend. Although he had now advanced to the False Nascent Soul stage, aided by his techniques, he might be unmatched even among early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. But he had to admit, the girl in front of him was even fiercer than he.