Chapter Sixty-Seven: Fear
You Ruoying smiled with confidence. “There’s no need for you to worry about these things. The people of Wuhui Peak will handle everything. All you need to do is cooperate with me when the time comes.”
Li Qing stood up, her eyes resolute. “As long as you can get us out of here, we’ll cooperate in any way you ask!”
“Yes, Qian’er will be obedient and do as you say!” Qian’er’s delicate face was stained with dust, but her gem-like ice blue eyes shone with hope as she looked at her.
As the two of them spoke, more and more people in the dungeon began to cast hopeful glances their way.
“Wuhui Peak… the first peak of the Profound Intention Sect. I believe in you!”
“I believe in you too. I want to get out of here. I want to leave this place. I don’t want to be anyone’s vessel!”
“You’re disciples of a righteous sect, disciples of Wuhui Peak. You have to get us out of here!”
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Qu Yiqiu hadn’t originally planned on being captured.
But when the little boy and the man whispered about Spring Rain House, she suddenly thought it might be interesting to sneak in and stir up some trouble.
She never offended others unless they offended her first.
Spring Rain House had been using her name, calling her ‘Fairy Yiqiu’ as their main attraction to draw in customers and earn spirit stones. She might have let it go if she hadn’t noticed. But seeing as they tried to capture her just because she was alone—that was a clear declaration of war, and she wasn’t one to endure endlessly.
A single thought flitted through her mind, and she let herself be caught, going along with their trap.
She hadn’t expected that before she even had the chance to do anything, a disciple of the Profound Intention Sect would already be rallying everyone’s spirits.
Seeing everyone look at You Ruoying as if she were their savior, Qu Yiqiu sat up, affecting a hopeful expression as well.
You Ruoying had actually been observing everyone’s reactions all along.
At first, seeing Qu Yiqiu’s relaxed and indifferent demeanor, she had suspected this woman might be a demonic cultivator, willingly serving as a vessel in Spring Rain House.
But when Qu Yiqiu was quickly swept up by everyone’s mood, You Ruoying let go of her suspicions.
This person had just arrived and probably didn’t even know what had happened. Now, realizing her situation and hearing the name Wuhui Peak, she immediately understood her predicament!
You Ruoying reassured herself with this explanation, the corners of her lips lifting. “Everyone, quiet down! Even though there’s no guard here, we still have to be careful in case someone shows up unexpectedly!”
“You Daoist’s words make sense. Let’s all cooperate and keep our emotions in check,” Li Qing said, her determined gaze sweeping the crowd.
Everyone hushed, gazing at them with pitiful hope.
You Ruoying was very satisfied with their attitude, and said proudly, “Now, sit down and rest. Recover your strength. In a day or two, disciples of Wuhui Peak will wipe Spring Rain House, the Hehuan Sect’s hidden stronghold, off the map!”
Her words roused the crowd, filling their eyes with anticipation.
The fear and pallor in their eyes were instantly replaced by vitality.
Qu Yiqiu was delighted as well.
She’d been wondering who to blame for the trouble she was about to cause, and now the disciples of Wuhui Peak had delivered themselves right into her hands!
Now she could make a scene in Spring Rain House without restraint!
That night, she slept especially soundly.
In the darkness, You Ruoying’s spiritual sense swept over the crowd. Her gaze lingered a moment longer on Qu Yiqiu’s peaceful, contented face.
She frowned slightly.
This female cultivator’s nerves were truly impressive—almost as if she were missing a screw. She was sleeping so soundly!
None of the other women who’d been captured around the same time were able to sleep at all.
Those tear-filled eyes were all too obvious in the darkness.
You Ruoying found it odd for a moment, but didn’t dwell on it. She withdrew her spiritual sense and sat down to cultivate.
Outside, the sky was growing pale, but the dungeon remained in perpetual darkness.
Qu Yiqiu was still sleeping deeply when a commotion woke her.
She opened her eyes drowsily.
Standing among three burly men was an elegant beauty.
“Not bad. Though her features are average, her bearing is truly exceptional!”
Hearing the lilting voice, as melodious as an oriole’s song, Qu Yiqiu instantly became alert.
“You’re… the courtesan who paraded through the streets two days ago?”
The courtesan covered her mouth with a coquettish laugh, saying leisurely, “That’s right, it’s me. You seemed to sleep very well. Are you enjoying the hospitality of Spring Rain House?”
Qu Yiqiu clicked her tongue, utterly unafraid. “Not really. You don’t even have a proper bed.”
Li Qing, watching in secret, frowned. This new female cultivator certainly had guts…
Qian’er, delicate and lovely, quickly covered her mouth in surprise, her ice-blue eyes sparkling with admiration.
You Ruoying felt a faint twitch between her brows.
Why did this female cultivator always seem so odd, so uncontrollable?
The courtesan’s enchanting eyes flickered with surprise, but she soon laughed coquettishly. “Oh my, how interesting—you dare talk back! I suppose you’re already prepared to serve guests.”
“Heh, I wonder if this little one’s still a maiden? If it’s her first time, with such a sharp tongue, she’ll fetch a good price!” one of the burly men beside the courtesan said lecherously.
The courtesan smiled, her gaze drifting over Qu Yiqiu’s waist. “Let’s take her out today and see how she fares. With such a young body, I’m sure there will be plenty who want to train her personally.”
“Got it!” The three burly men grinned and moved to seize Qu Yiqiu.
“Don’t touch me. I can walk by myself!” Qu Yiqiu patted the dust from her clothes, swaggering over to the courtesan without a hint of fear on her face.
The courtesan was momentarily stunned.
What was with this girl?
With her experience, she could tell at a glance that this girl was untouched, her bone age genuine, not yet sixteen.
Yet everything she did was contrary to expectation.
It was one thing to have broken free of her charm on the street the other day, but now, even after being thrown in this dark dungeon, she still acted so calm and at ease. It was truly baffling.
Could she be the child of some powerful family?
The courtesan couldn’t help but study her more closely.
Qu Yiqiu looked at her in confusion. “Why are you staring at me? Hurry up and tell them to take me away already!”
The three men exchanged puzzled glances. “Do you know where we’re taking you, little girl? We didn’t bring you here to have fun!”
Qu Yiqiu blinked, suddenly shrinking back in feigned fear. “You’re not taking me out to have fun? Then what do you want?”
The courtesan let out a sigh of relief.
That’s more like it. Who would rush to be sent to Spring Rain House?
This girl was only at the ninth level of Qi Refinement and just sixteen years old.
She’d checked all the information on those untouchable by the Hehuan Sect and had never seen a family matching her details.
At most, she was just a pampered child from a middling family.
To the Hehuan Sect, she was nothing to worry about.
“Let’s go, let the girl have a taste of Spring Rain House’s grand style,” the courtesan said in a honeyed voice.
Qu Yiqiu widened her eyes in confusion, with a touch of fear, and followed along.
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