Rebirth of a Quasi-Immortal Spirit

When Yun Mu Ning returned, Gao Zhun and the other two had already made a detailed plan on how to return to the Xuan Yuan family to confront Xuan Yuan Hao. Gao Zhun even had Xuan Yuan Huan Yu take out a recording stone from her storage ring, adding weight to the subsequent handling of the matter by using his identity as a member of the Gao family. After all, once some matters involve outsiders, the various clans will inevitably become sensitive, not to mention that Gao Zhun was born into the Gao family, even if he was only a collateral descendant.

After the group photo was over, Gao Zhun couldn't help but remark that being a member of the Gao family had its advantages.

"There are indeed some benefits, so there's one thing I absolutely need you to do."

From afar, Gao Zhun could hear Yun Mu Ning's arrogant voice. He looked in the direction of the voice and saw her slightly red eyes. He couldn't help but click his tongue and say, "I wonder who said that the other party only won a small victory through some underhanded means. Why is the Venerable One hiding in a corner crying?"

Xuanyuan Huanyu reminded them, "Don't worry, I've put up a soundproof barrier. Those people won't be able to hear our conversation."

Upon hearing this, Yun Muning's expression softened somewhat, but after a moment she said with some anger, "Who went to hide in a corner and cry? It's really inexplicable."

Gao Zhun didn't care about Yun Mu Ning's arrogant behavior; she was more concerned about the meaning behind Yun Mu Ning's words: "So what is it that requires my intervention to resolve? Tell me."

"Tell me about it?" Yun Muning frowned, dissatisfied with Gao Zhun's lack of immediate agreement, but thinking of the man, she suppressed her displeasure and said coldly, "It's because Wuya Qiubai's side is short-handed and overwhelmed with many things, so they want someone from our side to go and help."

Gao Zhun nodded, then pointed at Yun Mu Ning and said, "That's great, why don't you go? Anyway, you two are already... hehehehe."

Yun Mu Ning expressed her utter bewilderment at Gao Zhun's strange pause and lewd laughter, but she had no intention of investigating. Instead, she left with the words, "Whether you go or not is not up to you. In any case, I will activate the spatial teleportation function of the Tianhua Illusion Mirror in an hour and send you to Wu Ya Qiu Bai's side. She will then introduce you to the Light and Shadow and Blood Shadow Alliance." This perfectly matched her arrogant and domineering nature.

"Huh? What's wrong with this person?" Gao Zhun was frustrated. Was she here to gain experience or was she being bossed around? Now she didn't even have her personal freedom?

Xuan Yuan Huan Yu felt he had been lectured quite a bit, but now he finally had a chance to turn the tables. He shook his head, approached Gao Zhun, patted him on the left shoulder with his right hand, and said earnestly, "When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. Xiao Zhun, go ahead with peace of mind. When we meet on the battlefield, Mo Ni Chang and I will show mercy. As for Yun Mu Ning..."

Gao Zhun asked in confusion, "Hmm?"

"She's probably not a petty person. Although you've offended her verbally many times, I don't think she would take the opportunity to retaliate at that time."

What's with that uncertain tone? Gao Zhun sighed, so her cousin had somehow picked up bad habits from Mo Nishang and started mocking her, right? In that case, maybe Wu Yaqiubai's place was actually a good place. At least she wouldn't have to suffer from the daily displays of affection between those two here. Sometimes she even thought that if she got blinded by their lovey-dovey displays, her awakening of the Breaking Illusion would have been for nothing.

It must be said that Yun Mu Ning is an extremely punctual woman, which is quite rare. However, Gao Zhun, who was still enjoying tea and chatting with Xuan Yuan Huan Yu and Mo Ni Chang, was in a tragic situation. One second he was looking down at his tea, and the next second he looked up to find himself transported to another location by spatial displacement. Is this the home-field advantage of being the holder of the Tianhua Illusion Mirror? The efficiency is just too fast...

"Miss Yun, shouldn't you have said goodbye to me before leaving, so I could say goodbye to my cousin and that witch? And I haven't taken my tea set yet; it was a set of purple clay teaware that I painstakingly collected when I was at the Gao family." It seems there are very few tea enthusiasts on the Immortal Spirit Continent. But then again, everyone's busy cultivating immortality, who has time to cultivate such a time-consuming art? Only truly refined people like her would find time to brew and drink tea; it's not only good for self-cultivation but also for the stomach—what a wonderful hobby!

"I've already said goodbye for you. As for the tea set, just wait here." In the blink of an eye, Yun Mu Ning disappeared and reappeared in front of Gao Zhun, bringing over a tea set intact.

"..." The things were done so thoughtfully that Gao Zhun felt a little embarrassed to continue criticizing.

However, the reality is far from what they seem—

"You woman, didn't I tell you not to be so stubborn? Instead of resting in bed, what are you looking at?"

This... Gao Zhun was speechless. She really didn't understand the world of arrogance. Caring about someone and then making such a vengeful face was really not cute.

'But Wuya Qiubai, isn't that look of smug satisfaction you're giving me a slap in the face?' someone thought bitterly. A proud and aloof older sister and a masochistic little girl, what a perfect match!

"Ahem, Gao Zhun, what are you still doing here?" Yun Mu Ning had been fussing around in Wu Ya Qiu Bai's room for a while. First, she coerced and lured the disobedient little girl back to bed. Then, she painstakingly prepared some soul-regulating soups and pills to feed the patient who was sitting on the headboard. Finally, she gently laid the other person down and covered him with a brocade quilt. If you ignored the disgusted look on the face of the person doing these things, Yun Mu Ning's boyfriend power was simply maxed out.

Unfortunately, she's a proud and arrogant person.

This was already the umpteenth time Gao Zhun had internally complained about Yun Mu Ning. Now, she thought that Yun Mu Ning and Wu Ya Qiu Bai, who had been oblivious to everyone else, were selectively ignoring her, the third wheel. But what she got in return was Yun Mu Ning's words and Wu Ya Qiu Bai lying on the bed with an undisguised look of surprise on her face.

It seems they didn't just ignore her, they completely disregarded her.

Gao Zhun grinned maliciously and cracked his knuckles: "So, Miss Wuya went to all this trouble to have Miss Yun bring me here from Akomo's stronghold just to show off her love to me?"

"Gao Zhun, you shouldn't show off your love like that..."

"Xiao Ning..." Wu Yaqiu gently called out to Yun Mu Ning. Upon hearing this voice, the blush that had formed on Gao Zhun's face due to his words seemed to be developing in an even more uncontrollable direction. In short, it was great that Yun Mu Ning did not continue to be arrogant.

"After all, Gao Zhun wasn't wrong. It was indeed very impolite of us not to see him for so long."

'Pfft~' Gao Zhun could almost hear the sound of a little voice inside him coughing up blood. The power of arrogance was no match for a cunning person. Looking at the harmless smile on Wu Yaqiu's face, Gao Zhun shuddered. Could it be that she's a natural-born cunning person?

Therefore, it would be better for her to go back and face Xuan Yuan Huan Yu and Mo Ni Chang. This Wu Ya Qiu Bai seems to be even more beyond her ability to handle.

As it turns out, Wu Yaqiubai wasn't naturally malicious; he did it entirely on purpose. First, to embarrass Gao Zhun, and second, naturally, to tease Yun Mu Ning. Surprisingly, Yun Mu Ning didn't get angry at Wu Yaqiubai's extremely blunt words. Instead, she stood shyly to the side, pretending to be invisible.

Gao Zhun silently recited aloud: "Arrogance needs to be subdued by cunning."

"Huh? What are you saying?" Wu Yaqiubai heard Gao Zhun utter a few words, but she couldn't understand them at all. But that shouldn't be the case. In order to revive her family and find a way to fight against the laws of the Immortal Spirit Continent, she had read more books over the years than the spiritual energy exhaled by cultivators of this age. There shouldn't be any words in this world that she couldn't understand.

Gao Zhun casually made up a story: "Well, it's nothing. It's a calming mantra passed down through generations in our Gao family. My mind was a little unstable just now."

Is that so? However, Wuya Qiubai did not want to dwell on these pointless matters, and instead got straight to the point: "I suppose Xiao Ning already told you the reason why I asked you to come here before we arrived. Of course, that is only one reason. Most people have been in this secret realm for half a month now. Those who have just arrived like you are still a minority. I have also done a rough count. Excluding the about 20% who 'died' in the battle between the two sides, more than 70% of the remaining 80% chose the Blood Shadow and Light Shadow Alliance. In other words, less than 10% went to Akomo's side. Of course, this is also one of the important factors that has allowed the Blood Shadow and Light Shadow Alliance to occupy some territory and resist stubbornly for many years, even though they are weak."

At this point, Wuya Qiubai paused and glanced at Gao Zhun, who asked in confusion, "I'm listening, please continue."

"Alright, I'll continue. I've summoned you here because there are some matters I absolutely must address. You know, although I possess considerable talent, my Wuya family has declined. In this alliance filled with clan members and sect disciples, our words carry little weight. You, Gao Zhun, your Gao family background is a perfect bargaining chip—a token that allows you to speak with those of high status. Frankly, this will save me a lot of trouble. Of course, you might say that Xiao Ning and Xuan Yuan Huan Yu would be better choices; in that case, I'll be blunt." "First, there's Xiao Ning. You know her personality; she's not good at dealing with people, at least not yet. As for Xuan Yuan Huan Yu, she has the status and diplomatic skills, but she has a fatal flaw: she's too rigid and easily broken. Although she doesn't show her emotions on her face, to be honest, I don't trust her to handle certain matters. Finally…" Wu Ya Qiu Bai paused again, staring intently at Gao Zhun: "I've placed my bets on you. This is the best opportunity for you to build connections. I hope you can seize this hard-won chance."