Chapter 540: Liuhe Immortal

"The Sect Master of Joyful Harmony?" Gong Caiyi exclaimed, surprised. "Why is she with Jiang Fan? What is she planning? What does it mean for her to be so close to Jiang Fan? And chatting and laughing? At her age, being so intimate with a junior—isn't she afraid of gossip?"

Yuan Zhiyu, standing nearby, was stunned. She was surprised not only by the intimate relationship between the Joyful Harmony Sect Master and Jiang Fan but also by Gong Caiyi's reaction. The Palace Master, usually so composed and detached from worldly affairs, was actually flustered! But what was she flustered about? Jiang Fan could be with whomever he pleased. What did it have to do with the Palace Master?

Gong Caiyi frowned. Her gaze settled on Yue Mingzhu, her expression growing increasingly serious."Zhiyu, you go back first!" she commanded. "I need to keep an eye on Jiang Fan, just in case the Joyful Harmony Sect Master does something inappropriate."With that, she leaped onto another flying beast and pursued Jiang Fan and Yue Mingzhu.

Yuan Zhiyu stuck out her tongue and muttered, "Whether the Joyful Harmony Sect Master will do something inappropriate is anyone's guess. But what you're about to do, Master, is definitely out of line."Watching Jiang Fan? Who was Gong Caiyi to Jiang Fan anyway? She wasn't a relative, nor a senior from his sect, and certainly not his lover. By what right was she meddling in his affairs?Suddenly, she understood something, and a shiver ran through her. "Forget it, forget it," she murmured. "This isn't something I can handle. I wouldn't dare ask, and I wouldn't dare speak of it."

Somewhere on the Great Wall, with no one else around, Yue Mingzhu finally stopped, her expression now relaxed and joyful. She stretched her arms comfortably, facing the mountain breeze. Her dress tightened, clearly outlining her slender profile: long, fair legs, perky buttocks, a waist as slender as a weeping willow, a full and proud chest, and the perfectly curved line of her jaw.

As Jiang Fan secretly observed her, he realized Yue Mingzhu was looking at him askance. She rolled her eyes at him and quipped, "You have the nerve to look, but not the courage to act."Jiang Fan's face flushed. Ever since his last intimate moment with Liu Qingxian on the Great Wall was interrupted before it could deepen, a persistent flame had been lit within him. Now, being caught peeking by Yue Mingzhu made him quite embarrassed.

Little did he know, Yue Mingzhu's lips were upturned in an irrepressible smile. She quietly mumbled, "Just look if you want to, I'm not stopping you."

At that moment, only the two of them were on the Great Wall; aside from the wind, there was no other sound. How could such a close whisper escape Jiang Fan's ears? He looked at Yue Mingzhu in astonishment, his expression growing even more uncomfortable. He cleared his throat and said, "Miss Yue, were you planning to give me something?" Coincidentally, he also had some things he wanted to give her.

Only then did Yue Mingzhu remember the actual purpose of their meeting. From her sleeve, she took out a jade bottle filled with pink powder."Take this," she instructed. "Scatter it when you encounter an insurmountable danger. However, it should only be used when you're at your wit's end, to perish with your enemy."She placed it in Jiang Fan's hand. Jiang Fan curiously tried to open the bottle, but Yue Mingzhu quickly stopped him. "Don't open it!" she urged, embarrassed. "This is an aphrodisiac called Six Harmonies Immortal. Its effects are very potent; even cultivators in the Nascent Soul realm cannot fully resist it. Once affected, one will fall into that state uncontrollably, and if not resolved in time, their meridians will burst, leading to death. You can use it to threaten your opponent when in danger. I believe no one would dare to try it easily."

Jiang Fan was abashed. So this was that kind of item. However, its effect was astonishing; even Nascent Soul cultivators couldn't fully resist it, which was quite terrifying. As for the method to resolve its effects once hit, it naturally referred to sexual intercourse."It really is something that leads to mutual destruction," he mused, a mix of amusement and helplessness. If he scattered it, the enemy would be affected, and he certainly wouldn't be spared. If the two parties were male and female, there might be a chance to resolve it. If they were of the same sex, they'd just have to wait for death together!

Yue Mingzhu, still embarrassed, quickly urged, "Alright, alright, put it away. Even in my Joyful Harmony Sect, very few people ever use this. Don't look down on me because of it."She had considered giving Jiang Fan many things, but he possessed numerous divine abilities and had more life-saving trump cards than she did. After much thought, this was the only item she could offer. She couldn't help but worry that Jiang Fan might now think she was an indecent woman.

Jiang Fan smiled slightly. "If you treat me so well, and I still look down on you, wouldn't that be truly heartless?"He took out Priestess Yaoyue's bone necklace. He pulled several crystals from it, then took Yaoyue's small hand and placed all the crystals into her palm."These are defensive magic treasures from Priestess Yaoyue," he explained. "When in danger, crush one, and a layer of crystal will cover your body, blocking enemy attacks. It can probably withstand an attack from a Core Formation Eighth Layer cultivator."Xia Chaoge had used it and barely survived Priestess Yaoyue's full-strength attack, losing half her life. Therefore, its defensive effect was only capable of safely withstanding an attack from a Core Formation Eighth Layer cultivator.

A hint of joy welled up in Yue Mingzhu's eyes. Defensive crystals for a Core Formation Eighth Layer cultivator were, of course, useless to her personally. But Jiang Fan had given them to her, and he had done so with his own hands. Yue Mingzhu felt a sweetness in her heart and graciously accepted them. She took out a jade box, emptied the rather precious natural treasures it contained, and carefully placed the crystals inside. Then she tucked the box into her sleeve, storing it securely.

Jiang Fan picked up the natural treasures and clicked his tongue. "You're being too wasteful!" he exclaimed. "These are worth a lot of money."Yue Mingzhu put her hands behind her back, shook her head slightly, and said with a hint of shyness, "They're not as precious as your crystals."Jiang Fan caught a hint of deeper meaning in her words. His heartstrings seemed to be plucked, creating echoes within him. He was at a loss for how to respond. They hadn't spent much time together; in fact, Jiang Fan didn't even know her very well. Their relationship surely hadn't progressed to the point of mutual affection, had it? Yet, he was afraid that if he seemed to reject her, he would disappoint Yue Mingzhu.

As Jiang Fan pondered his words, suddenly, there was a whoosh in the sky. A pair of flying beasts flapped their wings, circling down to land. Yue Mingzhu's smile vanished at the sight, replaced by a hint of panic. Jiang Fan was also startled. When he clearly saw the poised, dignified, and elegant figure standing on the back of one of the flying beasts, he exclaimed in surprise, "Sect Master Gong?"This was their first meeting since he had gone to the Spirit Beast Sect for a mission, three months ago. Gong Caiyi's demeanor was as radiant as ever. Her emerald-green long dress fluttered in the wind like lotus leaves swaying in a gentle breeze. Her fair, snow-like face was adorned with a pair of bright eyes, and her gaze towards Jiang Fan was full of tenderness.

She jumped off the flying beast. Her figure was tall and slender, almost matching Jiang Fan's height. With her hands elegantly crossed in front of her lower abdomen, she smiled before speaking: "You've grown taller."She observed Jiang Fan, carefully noting that he had matured and grown a bit taller. He was slowly becoming more like an adult.Jiang Fan felt a warmth in his heart. He was deeply grateful to Gong Caiyi. When he first joined the Azure Cloud Sect, he wasn't well-regarded, and it was Gong Caiyi who looked after him in every way, acting more like a true master than his own. Later, she even actively invited him to join the Spirit Beast Sect. Unfortunately, he had declined her kind offer, which had left him with a lingering sense of guilt towards her.

"Sect Master Gong, you, however, look younger," Jiang Fan said, smiling as he observed her. The beauty cream had significantly improved Gong Caiyi's skin, making her appear to be only in her early twenties.Gong Caiyi smiled, then her gaze subtly shifted towards Yue Mingzhu. Jiang Fan quickly interjected, "Sect Master Gong, let me introduce you. This is my friend, Yue Mingzhu. We've been through many dangers together; she's a trustworthy good friend." He introduced Yue Mingzhu without reservation, hoping she would also gain Gong Caiyi's favor.Gong Caiyi looked deeply at Yue Mingzhu, her expression gradually turning cold."Yue Mingzhu?" she questioned. "A trustworthy good friend? Sect Master Yu, aren't you ashamed to deceive a junior like this?"