Verdant Mist Peak
Verdant Mist Peak was the most secluded peak within the Elder District. Few people ever visited it, but that very isolation gave it a rare sense of tranquility.
Halfway up the mountain stood a quiet courtyard surrounded by towering ancient trees. Wisps of spiritual mist drifted through the air, and the rich Spiritual Qi made the entire area feel like a hidden paradise.
Mo Yu slowly descended on his Flying Sword. Beside him, Chu Yuli looked around with wide, curious eyes.
"This is where my Junior Sister and I live," Mo Yu said calmly. "There are several empty rooms, so from now on, this will be your home."
After a brief pause, he added, "Of course, if you'd rather live somewhere else, your Grandmaster won't mind."
"I'll stay here!"
Chu Yuli answered immediately, her voice crisp and full of anticipation.
Mo Yu nodded and pushed open the courtyard gate.
A towering ancient tree stood at the center of the courtyard, its lush branches stretching outward and casting a broad canopy of shade. Beneath it sat a stone table and several stone stools, forming a simple resting area.
Not far away, a Spirit Spring bubbled gently, its clear waters producing a soothing melody.
Following closely behind Mo Yu, Chu Yuli curiously examined every corner of her new home.
Suddenly, a cheerful voice rang out.
"Senior Brother! You're back!"
A young girl dressed in a light-blue dress hurried out of a nearby room. She held an unfinished Formation Plate in her hands, clearly having been in the middle of studying formations.
It was Ling Wanqing, Mo Yu's Sixth Junior Sister.
Although Mo Yu ranked fifth on Verdant Mist Peak, Ling Wanqing had joined the peak later and naturally became his Junior Sister.
The moment she noticed Chu Yuli, surprise flashed across her blue eyes.
"Senior Brother, who is this? A new Junior Sister? She's so beautiful."
Even as a woman herself, Ling Wanqing couldn't help but admire Chu Yuli's appearance.
Mo Yu shook his head.
"Not a Junior Sister. She's my newly accepted disciple."
As he spoke, he quietly examined Ling Wanqing.
She was someone he had personally brought back from outside after entering the Heavenly Profound Holy Land. Over the years, he had always treated her like a younger sister.
Ling Wanqing possessed delicate features and lively sapphire-blue eyes. Individually, her features were attractive; together, they created an approachable charm, like the girl next door.
She wasn't breathtakingly beautiful, but the longer one looked at her, the more captivating she became.
However, within the Heavenly Profound Holy Land—a place filled with countless stunning beauties—her appearance seemed relatively ordinary. If she were placed among a crowd of female disciples, few would pay her any special attention.
Her temperament was refined and gentle, though one could also describe her as somewhat reclusive.
Because of this, she was virtually unknown throughout the Holy Land.
Mo Yu silently opened her System panel.
[Name: Ling Wanqing (Flesh Puppet)]
[Introduction: An incomparably realistic Puppet]
[Detected Daughter of Luck Ling Wanqing. Suppress to obtain rewards.]
A puppet?
Mo Yu was stunned.
Whether it was realistic or not, he couldn't tell in the slightest.
Not even a hint.
Ling Wanqing's attainments in the Dao of Puppetry could only be described as terrifying.
"Senior Brother, what's her name?"
Ling Wanqing's voice interrupted his thoughts.
"Hm... Li Feiyu."
The moment those words left his mouth, an unusual glint flashed through Ling Wanqing's eyes.
The Formation Plate she was holding slipped from her grasp.
Clang!
It hit the ground with a crisp sound.
"What's wrong?"
Mo Yu looked at her in confusion.
Ling Wanqing quickly bent down and picked up the Formation Plate.
"N-Nothing. I've just been studying formations too much lately and haven't gotten enough rest."
As she spoke, she discreetly glanced at Chu Yuli.
"Don't push yourself too hard," Mo Yu said. "Remember to rest."
He had originally intended to have Ling Wanqing accompany Chu Yuli to register her identity. Now, however, it seemed better to find someone else.
"Oh, right, Senior Brother."
Ling Wanqing lowered her head and gently brushed the dust off the Formation Plate.
"Master said that after you returned, you should go report to Senior Sister about everything that's happened recently. Master also left some items with her."
Mo Yu nodded.
He hadn't returned for quite some time. It was indeed time to see his Master and Senior Sister.
He also needed to ask about the marriage contract.
At the thought of it, he asked,
"Is Master there?"
"No. Only Third Senior Sister and Fourth Senior Sister are currently on the peak."
Mo Yu nodded again.
The images of his two Senior Sisters naturally appeared in his mind.
Third Senior Sister, Xia Ningbing, always carried an aura that kept others at arm's length.
Cold as ice, stern and taciturn, she resembled an iceberg that had remained frozen for ten thousand years.
Fourth Senior Sister, Su Meier, was the complete opposite.
As a transformed Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, she was passionate, carefree, and enchantingly charming. Every smile and every glance seemed capable of captivating the heart.
Her favorite pastime was transforming into a fluffy little fox and curling up in Mo Yu's arms to sleep.
"Senior Brother... are you eating at home tonight?"
Ling Wanqing asked softly, her voice gentle as a spring breeze.
Mo Yu's thoughts returned to reality.
Looking into his Junior Sister's bright, hopeful eyes, he initially wanted to refuse.
But in the end, he surrendered.
"All right."
It would also give him an opportunity to obtain her favorability reward.
After all, even if she was a puppet, she couldn't possibly use a puppet body to eat... right?
Ling Wanqing's eyes curved into crescents as joy overflowed from her face.
"Great!"
"I'll start preparing dinner right away. Tonight we're having chicken soup. I specifically got a Profound Spirit Colorful-Feathered Chicken from Spirit Beast Peak."
With that, she practically skipped toward the kitchen.
Mo Yu pondered for a moment, considering who should accompany Chu Yuli to register her identity.
Soon, he thought of a suitable candidate.
It would also be a good opportunity to test whether that person was a Daughter of Luck.
He immediately took out a communication talisman and sent a message.
At that moment, he felt someone gently tug on his sleeve.
Turning around, he saw Chu Yuli standing there with her head lowered, anxiety written across her face.
"Master... I'm sorry."
"I lied to you."
"My real name isn't Li Feiyu."
She clenched her hands nervously.
"My name is Chu Yuli. Back then, I was worried that—"
Before she could finish, Mo Yu gently patted her head.
"It's fine."
His voice was warm and reassuring.
"Being cautious isn't a bad thing."
"However, just like I told you before, you can trust me—and the people of Verdant Mist Peak."
A sense of relief immediately washed over Chu Yuli.
She nodded repeatedly.
"Mhm! I understand."
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Inside the Kitchen
After entering the kitchen, Ling Wanqing quietly activated a soundproofing formation.
Only then did she let out a slow breath.
"Li Feiyu..."
"The future Demon Venerable Li actually became Senior Brother's disciple..."
Recalling Chu Yuli's breathtaking appearance, she couldn't help muttering to herself.
"So the rumors were true."
"It was said that no one had ever seen the Demon Venerable's true appearance."
"To think she would be this beautiful."
A puzzled look appeared in her eyes.
"But wasn't she supposed to be a wandering cultivator?"
"Why did she become Senior Brother's disciple?"
"Could it be that my rebirth has already altered the future?"
Her thoughts raced.
"No matter what, she's destined to become a peerless powerhouse."
"As long as I guide her properly and keep her on the right path, turning her into one of my future allies won't be difficult."
A determined light appeared in her eyes.
"If that's the case... the tragedy of my previous life won't happen again."
Ling Wanqing carried an enormous secret.
She had been reborn.
Or rather, a more accurate description would be that she had consumed the Nine-Leaf Fate Grass and glimpsed the future.
However, in Senior Brother's novels, this phenomenon was called rebirth, so she naturally referred to it that way as well.
After the Great Heavenly Cataclysm, she had struggled desperately for more than a decade.
In the end, however, she still could not escape death.
No.
To be precise, the entire Tianyuan Continent had been destroyed.
No one survived.
In this life, she swore she would climb to the peak of cultivation and achieve Immortal Ascension.
She had already lost everything once.
Now that fate had granted her a second chance, she refused to lose anything again.
Shaking her head, she forced those memories aside.
When she thought of Mo Yu, an unconscious smile appeared at the corners of her lips.
A warmth she didn't even realize existed quietly spread through her heart.
Walking over to the stove, she began preparing dinner with full concentration.
This chicken had been specially selected according to Senior Brother's tastes.
After all, it was an exceptionally fine chicken one that had been carefully raised for two and a half years.