Working with the Witch Again

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Qin Yi was certain that Tai Huang Jun had no idea he came from the Rift Valley; he was just deliberately provoking him.

However, he was absolutely right, and there was no way to explain it.

Moreover, Qin Yi had no idea why the atmosphere had become so strange...

What's with that strange aura surrounding Meng Qingying? Why do I feel so guilty when I have nothing to do with her?

That doesn't make sense...

Has my arrival in this land infected me with a chaotic and silly personality...?

The two were currently inside the airship that Qin Yi had pulled out. Qin Yi sat on the deck, Meng Qingying stood at the bow, gazing at the vast blue sky ahead. Both were powerful cultivators, and even without Qin Yi activating the external Protective Barrier, a fierce wind rushed towards them, causing Meng Qingying's clothes and long hair to flutter backward.

White clouds swept by in an instant, Meng Qingying casually plucked a cloud with her delicate hand and gently smelled it.

The dark clothes and pale face still exuded Evil Qi aura, but in this situation, they possessed a strange, otherworldly quality.

Qin Yi observed for a while, then suddenly asked, "Why are you so quiet today? It doesn't seem like you."

Meng Qingying didn't even turn her head, and chuckled softly, "What do you want me to say? To interrogate you about your relationship with the female demons?"

Qin Yi said awkwardly, "That's not what I meant..."

"Since you're being so generous in asking me to speak, then I'll ask: what's your relationship with the female monsters?"

"..." Qin Yi wiped his sweat without answering.

"Not bad, Qin Yi. You even eat Minghe's demon-slaying skills, and her opponents... monsters, you eat them too. You're indiscriminate, you have quite an appetite. I must say, no wonder you're from the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace. Only by understanding ten thousand Daos can one attain the Great Dao..."

"When did the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace start using this kind of explanation? Does the Myriad Images of the Universe mean riding ten thousand elephants?"

"Myriad Images of the Universe doesn't ride elephants, but Mr. Qin might ride a great demon at the Wanxiang realm, which is said to extend one's lifespan."

Qin Yi finally shut up, feeling that communication was impossible.

We've all been infected by this place, haven't we...?

Meng Qingying finally turned around and sat down in front of him. "Do you have any wine?"

Qin Yi took out the "Never-Emptying" Wine Gourd, hesitated for a moment, and then flicked it with his finger.

Wine automatically sprayed out of the gourd, then condensed in mid-air, forming a small pool of wine.

Qin Yi extended his hand. "Please."

Meng Qingying glanced at the floating wine and scoffed, "How thoughtful of you! Are you afraid I won't drink from the gourd you used?"

Qin Yi said awkwardly, "This is basic courtesy."

"What politeness have you ever shown me? Did you touch me? Or did you help someone kill me?"

Qin Yi: "..."

Meng Qingying made a sarcastic remark, but seeing Qin Yi's tragic expression of not knowing how to answer, she didn't press further and flicked her finger in return.

The floating liquid transformed into the shape of a flower.

Meng Qingying didn't touch the wine foam, but instead snatched Qin Yi's gourd and took a swig.

Perhaps he underestimated the intensity of this "Poetry Wine Drifting" drink, because he drank it rather heavily, and his pale face flushed slightly, making him look more vibrant.

"This wine... seems to have a certain artistic conception."

Qin Yi stared longingly at the gourd mouth she had drunk from, inwardly groaning, but replied aloud, "This is the Poetry Wine Drifting of Drifting Life, a joint creation of the Wine Sect and the Book Sect."

"Poetry Wine Drifting..." Meng Qingying glanced at Qin Yi: "The sentiment of a disillusioned wanderer should not suit you. But why do I feel that it fits you somewhat? I always feel that you don't belong to the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace, nor do you belong anywhere else."

Qin Yi pondered for a moment before replying, "Perhaps in the future I will carry my Wolf Tooth Club and travel the world myself, not now."

Meng Qingying suddenly laughed, "From what you've said, it seems you have no confidence in whether you'll have someone by your side in the future? Or perhaps you've never even thought about being with anyone?"

"Perhaps it's a lack of confidence," Qin Yi said frankly. "I once wanted to travel the world with Qing Jun, but we ended up being separated. I once wanted to travel hand in hand with my Senior Sister, but we eventually flew away like birds. You asked me to imagine what it would be like to Cloud Wandering in the future, and I can't imagine who would be by my side. The only thing I can imagine... is always a Wolf Tooth Club."

Liusu sat cross-legged inside the stick and clicked her tongue.

Meng Qingying sipped her wine leisurely and sighed softly, "That's not their fault... The highest truths are hard to fathom, hence the lonely and desolate path to immortality. It is said that dao companion are hard to find, but in reality... dao companion can comfort loneliness, can advance and retreat together, can contemplate together, but no one can help you attain immortality. You can only rely on yourself, most of the time you can only rely on yourself... Poetry Wine Drifting, not bad wine."

Qin Yi asked curiously, "So you seem to know quite a bit about dao companion? Do you have friends in your sect?"

Meng Qingying, "Is it sour?"

Qin Yi said awkwardly, "Just asking out of curiosity."

Meng Qingying smiled slightly, "No." She paused, then emphasized. "Since dao companion is useless at crucial moments, then what do I dao companion for? In the sect, apart from the master who controls everything, there are only two kinds of people: competitors and the ruled."

An awkward silence.

"When we were at Peek Heaven Peak, I remained silent because I didn't understand the situation between you and Tai Huang Jun. You have your own opinions, and if I presumptuously interrupted, it might cause trouble. I even waited until you swung your staff before making my move, just in case you had other plans." Meng Qingying said calmly, "If two people traveling together become a hindrance, then it's better to go alone. I'm honored that I seem to have been of some use this time."

Qin Yi said, "You were more than just somewhat useful... In fact, it was because of your help that I was able to escape unscathed. If I had gone to see Tai Huang Jun alone, I don't know what the outcome would have been."

In reality, it was just a matter of Liusu making a move, but the consequences were hard to predict... In any case, he had to owe Meng Qingying a favor, and it could be said that he owed her a very big one. From being chased by Tai Huang Jun to escaping from being trapped, it was all because of Meng Qingying.

Meng Qingying said calmly, "There's no need to thank me. The reason I helped you retrieve the Heavenly Heart Lotus was so that you could help me kill someone. The person I need to kill has escaped into the Profound Yin Sect, and it would be difficult for me to accomplish this alone. Now, it just so happens that the medicine you need is also in the Profound Yin Sect, which provides a basis for cooperation... Although some people often turn their backs on you after a successful cooperation, the cooperation process is still quite reliable."

Qin Yi wiped away his cold sweat, not replying. He felt it was better to get down to business. "Do you know the strength of the Profound Yin Sect?"

"After some research, I found that this sect is actually not very strong. The strongest among them is only Huiyang. In this Land of Disorder, it can only be considered a mid-level sect."

Qin Yi asked curiously, "How did they manage to survive in this chaotic and unpredictable place? Did they attach themselves to a more powerful sect?"

"I haven't learned that much detail yet, but even if they've allied themselves with another powerful sect, it doesn't really concern us. We're not going to wipe out their entire sect. You're going to get the medicine, and I'm handling the internal affairs of my Myriad Images of the Universe. Strictly speaking, it doesn't really have much to do with the Profound Yin Sect." Meng Qingying said, "The Profound Yin Sect might not even be protecting my Senior Brother. It's more likely that one of their lovers is helping him or something. The sect might not even know about it, otherwise they shouldn't dare to get involved in the internal affairs of my Myriad Images of the Universe."

Qin Yi thought for a moment and nodded, "That makes sense. We're not just Rogue Cultivator without backing; we could have negotiated properly."

"I can use my backing, but you'd better conceal yours," Meng Qingying said. "Don't forget what I told you before: the Profound Yin Sect and the Great Joy Temple share the same origin. We can't be sure if they've taken over the remnants of the Great Joy Temple. If they have, then your Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace name will only cause trouble. You'd better change your name too... Your name might be quite famous in their minds."

Qin Yi said, "It seems you also value the remnants of the Great Joy Temple?"

Meng Qingying said calmly, "The destruction of the Great Joy Temple by the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace is directly related to our joint efforts in the Battle of Guan Ji. Once Cheng Yuan recovers, tracing back to the source, I may not be able to escape this retaliation, so of course I will pay some attention. Of course, the possibility of him retaliating against me is not high, but it cannot be ignored."

Qin Yi thought Meng Qingying's considerations were indeed thorough, likely a result of the caution cultivated by a long-term, insecure environment. Being cautious was never a bad thing, and using an alias was the right thing to do.

"What's your Senior Brother's name?"

"Qi Wen. What's up?"

"Oh, if I introduced myself to the people of the Profound Yin Sect as Qi Wu, their brother, and asked to see him, do you think they would let me in?"