A Beauty Beyond Compare Is Too Fierce

Chapter 5: The Nation-Toppling Beauty is Too Fierce (This Chapter is Free)

The white-clothed woman held a long sword, her movements incredibly agile and her techniques exquisite.

The black bear's strength was its advantage; one swipe could break a tree as thick as a person's embrace.

The white-clothed woman dared not let the black bear get close. Furthermore, the black bear was as hard as iron all over. When her long sword struck it, the black bear merely paused, its fur not even scratched.

Bi Fan watched closely and discovered that sword energy flickered on the white-clothed woman's long sword. He was utterly shocked, knowing this woman was at least an Inner Breath Realm expert or above.

But the black bear was even more extraordinary; it was impervious even to sword energy, showing its extreme toughness.

"Xiao Feng, come back. You can't do anything to Big Black," a clear, sweet voice called out.

Hearing someone speak, Bi Fan was incredibly surprised. He hadn't realized anyone else was nearby.

The white-clothed woman retreated, disappearing from the black bear's vicinity in a few swift movements.

"Miss, this black bear is too thick-skinned. If I had a magic treasure, I could deal with it."

"You there, boy, you've spied enough. You should come out now." The voice that had spoken earlier spoke again, clearly addressing Bi Fan.

Bi Fan adjusted his tattered clothes, covering his vital areas, and then leisurely walked out.

In a clearing not far away, two women dressed in snow-white stood side-by-side. Both were slender and possessed proud figures, appearing to be only sixteen or seventeen years old.

One of them was the young woman who had just fought the black bear, still holding her long sword.

Her eyebrows were faint, her lashes long, her mouth small, and her nose well-defined. Her skin was like snow, and her wide eyes looked at Bi Fan with a mixture of shyness and urgency, utterly embarrassed.

The other young woman was about ten centimeters taller. She had willow-like eyebrows, large eyes, a delicate oval face, a refined nose, and cherry-like lips. Her complexion was fair with a rosy undertone, appearing incredibly alluring.

She exuded an aura like a secluded orchid or plum blossoms in the snow, a temperament that seemed detached from the mundane world.

Even seeing Bi Fan's disheveled state, her emotions showed no fluctuation, her expression unchanged.

This was the first time Bi Fan had ever seen a woman of such unparalleled beauty. He was captivated.

"Where did you come from, you little brat? You're asking for death!" the young woman who had fought the black bear shouted. However, since her Miss had not spoken, she did not act rashly.

"Two young ladies, this humble one did not intend to spy. I was merely passing by, heard the sounds of fighting, and came to investigate. I meant no offense, please forgive me." Bi Fan quickly said.

The taller young woman stared into Bi Fan's eyes, as if trying to see through him.

"Which part of Qingyang Sect are you from? And why are you in the back mountains?"

Bi Fan hesitated, unsure how to explain.

"Miss is asking you a question, why aren't you answering quickly?" the young woman with the long sword said fiercely.

Bi Fan truthfully recounted, "This humble one is a medicine boy managing the herb garden. I was severely injured and knocked unconscious by Zhu San, the manager of the herb garden, for failing to complete my tasks. When I woke up, I found myself in the back mountains."

He did not mention the Ten Thousand Snake Cave, nor could he.

The taller young woman stared at Bi Fan and asked, "You're not lying?"

"No, please, Miss, investigate!"

"Looking at your clear eyes, you probably aren't lying. Besides, I can find out the details of this matter with a little inquiry," the taller young woman said. "What is your name?"

"This humble one is Bi Fan."

"Come back to Qingyang Sect with us. If you're not lying, you can stay on Jade Maiden Peak from now on and help me manage the herb garden."

Upon hearing "Jade Maiden Peak," Bi Fan was immediately shocked.

Jade Maiden Peak was the cultivation place of Yu Si Yan, the daughter of Qingyang Sect's Sect Master Yu Qingyang. Entry to Jade Maiden Peak was forbidden without Yu Si Yan's permission.

The young woman before him was Yu Si Yan, the daughter of the Qingyang Sect Master. Bi Fan had already guessed it.

Yu Si Yan not only possessed unparalleled beauty and was the foremost genius among Qingyang Sect's younger generation, but she had also been accepted as a disciple by the Mystic Maiden Palace, one of the nine great righteous sects of the current era.

Yu Si Yan cultivated at the Mystic Maiden Palace for extended periods, returning to Qingyang Mountain only once a year.

Bi Fan encountering Yu Si Yan here was an unparalleled honor.

"Miss, are you really taking him to Jade Maiden Peak?" the young woman named Xiao Feng asked anxiously. She was wary of Bi Fan.

Yu Si Yan said, "Xiao Feng, after we return, investigate Bi Fan's situation. Don't make a fuss."

"Yes! Miss."

Bi Fan finally breathed a sigh of relief, having passed Yu Si Yan's test. As long as he could get to Jade Maiden Peak, he wouldn't have to worry about his identity being investigated anymore.

As for Zhu San and the other medicine boys, Bi Fan had no intention of letting them off the hook. The suffering he had endured would eventually be repaid to them in full.

"Let's go, we're returning to Jade Maiden Peak."

Yu Si Yan and Xiao Feng moved swiftly. Though their steps seemed light and graceful, Bi Fan had to run at full speed just to keep up.

Bi Fan knew the gap in strength between himself and the two young women was too vast.

Yu Si Yan slowly increased her pace. Seeing that Bi Fan could still barely keep up, she nodded with satisfaction.

She wasn't bringing Bi Fan to Jade Maiden Peak on a whim; rather, she felt there was something extraordinary about him, though she couldn't quite pinpoint it.

Yu Si Yan kept Bi Fan on Jade Maiden Peak so she could monitor his every move at any time in the future.

Qingyang Mountain was not a single large mountain but encompassed over a hundred peaks. The main peak, Qingyang Mountain, was the headquarters of Qingyang Sect and the cultivation place of the Sect Master.

Jade Maiden Peak stood at a height of 1,500 meters, lush and green like emeralds, filled with the songs of birds and the fragrance of flowers. Cranes flew in flocks, and the spiritual energy was rich, making it an excellent place for quiet cultivation.

Following the winding path, they soon reached the summit of Jade Maiden Peak.

At the summit of Jade Maiden Peak, there were only a few bamboo huts, where several young women chatted and laughed merrily.

Seeing Yu Si Yan return, the young women stood up and bowed, "Greetings, Miss."

"You may all go," said the woman named Xiao Feng, waving her hand.

The young women scattered, casting curious glances at Bi Fan as they left.

Men had never been allowed into Jade Maiden Peak before; Bi Fan was the first.

Yu Si Yan returned to Jade Maiden Peak and immediately went into her room, closing the door and refusing to come out.

"Bi Fan, find a place for yourself and build a bamboo hut to live in. Remember, you are not yet a person of Jade Maiden Peak. If I find out you've lied, I will immediately throw you down the mountain."

"Yes!" Bi Fan said no more and went to find a suitable spot to build his bamboo hut.

If he didn't build the bamboo hut quickly, he'd have to sleep outdoors tonight. The night dew on Qingyang Mountain was heavy, the wind was fierce, and the night was cold. Sleeping outdoors was no joke.

Bi Fan soon found a flat area suitable for building a bamboo hut. It was quite a distance from Yu Si Yan's bamboo hut, so he wouldn't feel uncomfortable.

Jade Maiden Peak was entirely populated by women, so Bi Fan avoided them as much as possible.

Bi Fan was very aware of his own status. Yu Si Yan was beyond his reach, and even a maid like Xiao Feng had a much higher status and strength than him.

Bi Fan had no other virtues, but he was self-aware.

Moreover, Bi Fan could now cultivate. To facilitate his future cultivation, he needed to stay far away from Yu Si Yan and her maids.

Jade Maiden Peak was shaded by purple bamboo. Bi Fan gathered materials on the spot and finally managed to build a simple bamboo hut before nightfall, finally having a place to shelter from the wind and rain.

Bi Fan was content. This was already much better than when he was in the medicinal garden; at least he didn't have to worry about being teased at night.

That night, Bi Fan slept soundly and even had a good dream. He dreamed that he had cultivated into an unparalleled master and had married Yu Si Yan.