Chapter 82: Mu Qingxue's Infatuation

Chapter 82: Mu Qingxue's Infatuation

The conflict between Qin Xuan and the Ning Prince Mansion had already spread throughout the Imperial Capital.

Even the matter of Senior Sister Ziyuan stepping in to suppress and kill a Saint was spreading like wildfire.

Ning Wuya was a popular contender for this Dragon Blood Secret Realm; if Qin Xuan wanted to make a move against him, he would inevitably have to enter the Secret Realm as well.

Unlike the outside world, the Dragon Blood Secret Realm restricted cultivation at the Heavenly Human Realm.

Those of the Heavenly Human Realm from the outside were strictly forbidden from entering.

Senior Sister Ziyuan had already ascended to the Quasi-Saint Realm, so even if she wanted to help Qin Xuan, she was powerless.

Mu Qingxue, however, was different. She originally had no intention of entering the Dragon Blood Secret Realm, but now, considering Qin Xuan, she actively volunteered.

For this, she even mobilized the influence of the Mu Domain, summoning several powerhouses as trump cards to escort her!

Qin Xuan waved his hand. "Since you know it is fraught with danger, then there is even less need for me to be involved with you."

"Further words are useless. Farewell!"

He turned and walked away without the slightest hesitation.

Beside them, Luo Xinyi gritted her teeth in hatred, her small fists clenched tightly, wishing she could bash Qin Xuan's head to give him dozens of bumps.

She glared at Mu Qingxue in frustration and said angrily, "Qing Xue, you weren't like this before. Didn't you say you were single-mindedly focused on becoming a Saint and ignoring all worldly affairs?"

"This bastard has absolutely no intention of paying attention to you. Why on earth do you insist on pressing your warm face against his cold backside?"

Mu Qingxue turned a deaf ear, a bright, translucent light swirling in her beautiful eyes.

Frustrated by her lack of resolve, Luo Xinyi said, "If you're cold slipping into bed alone, call me when you go to sleep in the future, and I'll keep your bed warm with you!"

Mu Qingxue's face flushed, and she spat in annoyance, "What nonsense are you talking about? What does that have to do with what you're saying?"

Staring at Qin Xuan's retreating figure, she thought warmly, "You don't understand, you don't understand the feelings between men and women at all! What Qin Xuan said was so resolute, seemingly unwilling to be involved with me, but in reality, I am certain he doesn't want me to encounter danger. He is unwilling to let me risk my life by making an enemy of the Ning Prince Mansion!"

"Is it that I can't understand human speech," Luo Xinyi reached out to touch Mu Qingxue's forehead, "or has your brain fried?"

Mu Qingxue slapped Luo Xinyi's hand away and said in annoyance, "Stop talking so much nonsense. I can be absolutely sure that Qin Xuan is not as heartless as I thought. After all, between him and me..."

Thinking of those embarrassing past events, Mu Qingxue's cheeks flushed red, and she was unwilling to show it in front of Luo Xinyi.

Her gaze gradually grew solemn as she urged, "For this trip, my Mu Domain can provide twelve loyal guards at the Peak of the Yin-Yang Realm. Once they enter the Dragon Blood Secret Realm, they will be able to break through to the Heavenly Human Realm!"

"The more guards your Luo Mansion can provide, the better. The more powerhouses there are, the better we can ensure Qin Xuan's safety."

Indeed, there were restrictions on entering the Dragon Blood Secret Realm.

Those of the Heavenly Human Realm were not allowed to enter.

But that did not mean the trial takers who entered could not break through to the Heavenly Human Realm within the Dragon Blood Secret Realm.

This was an accepted unspoken rule among many Aristocratic Families: they would dispatch guards at the Peak of the Yin-Yang Realm who suppressed their Realms, only waiting to enter the Dragon Blood Secret Realm to break through to the Heavenly Human Realm, so they could better protect the descendants of their respective families.

Even the royal Family tacitly accepted this unspoken rule.

Luo Xinyi looked at the hopeless Mu Qingxue and said, "I think you've truly lost your mind. To actually dare make an enemy of the Ning Prince Mansion for Qin Xuan's sake, do you really not want to live anymore?"

"You might want to die, but I haven't lived enough yet!"

Mu Qingxue's beautiful eyes were filled with determination. "If you are unwilling, then just let those guards accompany me. You don't need to participate in this Dragon Blood Secret Realm. Consider it a favor owed to you by my Mu Domain. My Mu Family always repays its debts of gratitude; even if I die, the Mu Family will not forget this kindness."

In the Yaochi Sacred Land, Qin Xuan could take upon himself the crime of harboring Leng Li for her sake, protecting her with his life.

In this Dragon Blood Secret Realm, why couldn't she stand up and face death for Qin Xuan?

If she could save Qin Xuan, her relationship with him would surely change from its current estranged state.

If they couldn't survive, dying together as a pair of star-crossed lovers would still be much better than her turning and tossing every night, unable to sleep from regret!

Luo Xinyi sighed and said insincerely, "Knowing you is truly the greatest blessing of my life!"

Giving up, she threw her hands up and said, "Whatever you say. Over a hundred guards from the Luo Mansion are entirely at your disposal, alright?"

Mu Qingxue excitedly held Luo Xinyi's hands. "The Luo Mansion actually has so many guards!"

"For this Dragon Blood Secret Realm, Qin Xuan's safety is guaranteed!"

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Time flowed like water, and three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Since the members of Hidden Kill were released, the Scarlet Thorn seemed to have vanished, never appearing again.

The Ning Prince Mansion didn't find trouble either, acting as if they had forgotten about the matter.

On the Shangguan Family's side, however, the little loli Shangguan Ying came uninvited, acting as if she wanted to live in the inn, clinging to Qin Xuan's side at all times.

Time and again, she offered herself to share his bed, wanting to stay overnight at the inn.

Each time, Shangguan Si would drag her away.

The little loli grumbled and complained, her little schemes repeatedly failing to succeed.

Until this day, when the Dragon Blood Secret Realm opened.

The entire Imperial Capital was like a shore after a high tide, with all human traces completely wiped clean.

The place with the most clamorous noise was none other than the site of the Dragon Blood Secret Realm.

When Qin Xuan stepped into the bustling drill grounds where the Secret Realm was located, his vision suddenly opened up.

It was like stepping into a giant colosseum.

Surrounded by high walls on all sides, a sea of faces filled the arena; nearly a million people packed the stands, leaving no empty seats.

In the center of the open colosseum, a young man holding a sword stood proudly, like a colossal sword reaching to the heavens.

It was none other than Long Chen!

In front of Long Chen, a Family Prodigy at the Peak of the Yin-Yang Realm cupped his hands respectfully toward Long Chen and praised, "I am no match for you. I concede!"

"Is there anyone else who wishes to come forward and test themselves?"

Long Chen faced everyone, an invincible Aura surging toward the spectator stands like a mountain-toppling wave.

As Qin Xuan watched with curiosity,

Mu Qingxue, who was not far away, jogged over, her beautiful eyes shimmering with a touched expression. "You've come?"

Qin Xuan did not feign coldness anymore; managing relationships between men and women required a proper balance of tension and relaxation.

If he was too deliberate, it would only make his intentions more conspicuous.

Pointing at the arena, he asked curiously, "Isn't this for participating in the Dragon Blood Secret Realm? What is he shouting up there for?"

Luo Xinyi walked over unhurriedly and sneered, "What do you know? This is a mandatory program before the opening of the Dragon Blood Secret Realm."

"It is also the best opportunity for the Aristocratic Families of the Ziyang Empire to show off their prowess."

"Taking advantage of this opportunity, the trial takers participating in the Dragon Blood Secret Realm will hold arena matches on this stage. The strong can naturally use this chance to promote their own factions, thereby drawing in more fresh blood."

"I must say, this guy named Long Chen is indeed formidable. This is already his forty-ninth consecutive victory. If he wins another match, it will be a fifty-match winning streak."

"This is a feat that has almost never been seen in five hundred years!"

Long Chen basked in the attention of the crowd.

Amid the approving gazes of the powerhouses from the Tianya Sword Pavilion and other factions, his voice boomed like thunder, "Does anyone dare to fight me?!"

Qin Xuan was unwilling to miss this excellent opportunity to bring him down.

Seeing how Long Chen was practically begging to have his face stepped on, how could he hold back? He soared into the air, flying toward the arena, and shouted with a laugh, "Qin Xuan, True Disciple of Thunder Prison Peak of the Yaochi Sacred Land, wishes to experience the profound sword Dao of the Tianya Sword Pavilion!"