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Moonflower's confidence was evident, and Lin Xuan finally showed a hint of joy on his face. He then quickly embraced Ouyang Qinxin with both hands, enveloping her in a layer of green light as he flew towards the left.

The little girl also turned around and followed closely behind.

Soon, a small hill appeared before them. It wasn't particularly large but was graceful and towering. Lin Xuan held Ouyang's delicate body tightly with one hand while reaching out with his other to summon several sword lights from his sleeves. He was already well-versed in establishing a cave dwelling, so he only needed a temporary place to rest. With a flick of his fingers, the green light shimmered and completed the process almost instantly.

Lin Xuan then took out an array flag set and handed it to Moonflower.

With the restrictions from the array flags and her own formidable abilities, coupled with the mysterious Xuan Yin Treasure Box, Moonflower should be able to hold her own against any monster except those of a high cultivator level. Moreover, since Pangxiang and the Corpse Demon had been instructed by his divine consciousness to return here, Lin Xuan was not overly concerned about Ouyang's injuries.

With his composure intact, he transformed into a streak of lightning and entered the newly created cave dwelling.

Boom!

As Moonflower watched the stone door slowly close, her smile gradually faded. First, it had been Fairy Peacock, now this Ouyang sister...

Her young master was always sincere towards her; perhaps... she just felt too much emotion for him.

Just then, a flash of light appeared as the Xuan Yin Treasure Box floated out. Moonflower quickly grabbed it and, with her mana infused into it, a crescent-shaped short sword appeared in her palm. The design was exquisite, exuding an enchanting aura that made one's heart race.

However, this was only the beginning. A dazzling light then emerged from the sharp blade, radiating hues of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple like a precious wheel, shimmering as it slowly rose into the air.

In the light, a figure gradually appeared, standing just one foot tall but with beautiful features.

It was Moonflower's servant Xiao Tiao.

Unlike her master, Xiao Tiao had been pampered to an extreme by King Asura in their past life. Although he was decisive and strict, he treated her like a sister rather than a mere servant. This wasn't surprising since Xiao Tiao herself was a divine treasure from the fairy palace, and any cultivator or true immortal would cherish such a precious item.

Seeing Xiao Tiao's angry expression, Moonflower's eyes widened in confusion: "What's wrong? Why are you saying you were woken up by anger?"

"Miss," Xiao Tiao was extremely indignant. She stomped her foot and said, "You mustn't forget that I am King Asura, ruler of the Netherworld. Even those cultivators who have passed through tribulation would only look up to me. The last time you said you were fond of that idiot, I found it absurd, but..."

Xiao Tiao was so angry she didn't know what to say. King Asura was a true monarch with power comparable to a true immortal and unmatched beauty as the first beauty in the world (though Nine-tailed Fox and King Asura were equally beautiful, people had their biases; even divine treasures couldn't escape this. In Xiao Tiao's heart, her master was invincible, and Nine-tailed Fox... well, she wasn't even worthy to be a shoe for Miss). That idiot had mediocre looks and资质平庸, yet he still dared to act like a philanderer, making Miss so sad...

If only her strength hadn't been restored, Xiao Tiao would have dragged Lin Xuan here and extracted his soul. No, that was too lenient; she wanted him to experience her Corroding Soul Devouring Fire. Such a person deserved severe torment.

Xiao Tiao had come to defend Miss's honor. Moonflower smiled faintly: "Xiao Tiao, I know you're protecting me, but from now on, don't call my young master an idiot."

"Miss," Xiao Tiao was indignant, "how can you still speak for him after he treated you so badly?"

"He has been very good to me." Moonflower replied with a smile.

"Good? !"

Xiao Tiao's eyes widened in disbelief. "Miss, are you joking? He brought ten beauties into the stone chamber and had you guard it while he was inside..."

Her anger grew as she spoke, recalling that in their past life, she had admired Miss so much that her presence could be felt from the spirit realm to the mortal world, even reaching the ancient demon realm. But seeing Miss, they were all awestruck.

Sniffing, Moonflower said, "You little wench, don't say such nonsense. My young master hasn't..."

Her voice trailed off as she blushed and fiddled with her clothes, unable to speak.

Xiao Tiao couldn't help but laugh at the sight of Miss's "crush" expression. Despite her frustration, she admired Lin Xuan for his ability to charm Miss so deeply despite such poor conditions.

Since Moonflower had warned her not to harm Lin Xuan, Xiao Tiao dared not act on her anger, but she still couldn't let it go. She would just have to wait until she regained some of her strength and then secretly beat him up a few times for his sake.

With this thought, the young beauty's lips curled into a sinister smile: "Xiao Tiao, what are you thinking about?"

"Nothing."

As she spoke, Xiao Tiao sneakily glanced at the "King Asura." Fortunately, Miss didn't seem to have noticed her lie.

She couldn't let Miss know that she was secretly plotting revenge on Lin Xuan.

After their conversation, Xiao Tiao knew that this bad guy called Lin Xuan held a significant place in Miss's heart.

"Oh," Moonflower didn't notice Xiao Tiao's insincerity and then frowned as she thought.

"What is it, Miss? Are you thinking about the unfaithful man again?" Xiao Tiao asked.

"You little wench, I said he's very good; don't call him that." Moonflower spat out, but her face was full of a smile. She knew changing someone's impression wasn't easy, as long as Xiao Tiao didn't harbor any resentment towards Lin Xuan: "Alright, then let me be frank."

"Miss, please speak your mind. I am listening attentively."

"Considering the time, I've been on this path for two hundred years. Although my body is a spirit form and cannot consume medicinal pills to aid my cultivation, I have always progressed quickly. Why has it become so difficult to condense an infant soul?"

Moonflower had also discussed this with Lin Xuan. While she did face some challenges during her condensation stage, overall, the process was smooth. Even Lin Xuan himself was amazed by her progress and once joked that he might be overtaken soon.

Despite being a joke, it highlighted how quickly Moonflower had progressed.

Why was it so difficult to form an infant soul?

At the peak of the Condensation Stage, it took decades.

The rarity of infant souls wasn't an excuse. Before knowing her past identity, Moonflower could have used this as an excuse, but now it clearly didn't work. As a monarch and true immortal equivalent, even with her memory sealed and appearance altered by the fall, she should be exceptionally beautiful.

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