My Wife Might Be a Saintess-Chapter 36 - 35: Full Opening

Wen Xin shook his head. "It’s not the same. Some people you can rob, but others you can’t."

"We can’t rob those with high Cultivation or those with powerful backing. Who else is on your ’can’t rob’ list? Get out of my way. Or don’t blame me for what I do next."

Wen Xin said nothing, simply blocking Ruan Yuhong’s path.

Ruan Yuhong locked eyes with Wen Xin for a moment before sneering, "Fine. Go play the hero. I won’t even be there to collect your corpse when you die."

With that, Ruan Yuhong left on her own.

Jiang Zuo watched from behind, having no intention of making a move.

Just then, Wen Xin walked over and said apologetically, "My junior sister was just acting out of desperation."

"You’re really not cut out for Cultivation."

’Killing for treasure is perfectly normal. I used to do it all the time.’

’Plenty of people wanted to kill me and take my things, too.’

’But in the end, I slaughtered them all until they were terrified, until they trembled in fear.’

Wen Xin smiled bitterly. "It’s not what you think, Fellow Daoist. I don’t believe killing for treasure is inherently wrong. It’s just... I believe a favor is a favor, and a grudge is a grudge. I have no problem with not repaying hatred with kindness."

"But repaying kindness with malice is something I just can’t accept. I suppose that’s my bottom line."

"Now that I’ve embarked on the path of Cultivation, I know death is always a possibility. I just want to live true to myself."

Jiang Zuo was taken aback for a second, then asked, "How about I take you to kill for some treasure?"

Wen Xin looked surprised, then gave a wry smile. "Fellow Daoist, isn’t it a bit much to always resort to killing for treasure? We all came in here on a commission. Isn’t killing each other without reason going too far?"

’A commission?’

Jiang Zuo was startled. He remembered.

’The commission from Tianhe Group... the one for cultivators below Tier Two.’

’He had wondered if this place might be the so-called Secret Realm, but he’d dismissed the idea. He never imagined it would actually be here.’

’They actually know how to get in.’ Jiang Zuo was a bit shocked.

After a moment’s thought, Jiang Zuo said, "I’m going to gather some Spirit Medicine. Do you want to come with me?"

Wen Xin shook his head. "No, I’d better go find my junior sister. I’m worried about her being on her own."

Jiang Zuo had been planning to carry him, but since Wen Xin refused, he wouldn’t insist.

The man’s moral compass made Jiang Zuo want to help him.

’He wouldn’t repay hatred with kindness, but he refused to repay kindness with hatred.’

’Perhaps a bit like how I used to be.’

After Wen Xin left, Jiang Zuo walked to the shore of the lake. He gazed quietly at the water’s surface, put away the Ice Crystal Wood Lotus, and then took out Cold Moon.

Jiang Zuo stood by the lake for a long time before finally sighing, "You’re not coming out?"

’The Ice Crystal Wood Lotus is no ordinary item. That Water Python shouldn’t give up on it so easily.’

’There’s no one else here now. I’ve been waiting, but it still hasn’t come out to try and take it back.’

Since it wasn’t coming to him, Jiang Zuo certainly wasn’t going to go into the water to find it.

But just as Jiang Zuo turned to leave, his phone suddenly vibrated.

Jiang Zuo froze. ’What’s going on?’

He took out his phone to look and was surprised to discover he actually had a signal here.

’I checked before, and there was definitely no signal.’

Then he saw that someone in his group chat had tagged @everyone.

It was Liuyue Xue. "Have you guys gotten the news? All the Tier One cultivators from Marketing Department Two were used."

Chi Xue Child immediately popped up. "Got it. It’s not so bad, though. They were just sent in to stabilize the entrance. The commission is still effective."

Blade Master Hai Bian: "How so? I didn’t get the message."

Fairy Mo Yan: "I can tell you don’t have a powerful backer. An Immortal Mansion opened up, but it’s restricted to Tier One cultivators only—you can’t even get in by suppressing your cultivation. Then someone came up with an idea: send a group of Tier One people in first to stabilize the entrance, then those who suppress their cultivation can enter. I heard they even have an internet connection inside now."

Xiao Xiaomo: "What a slick operation. I heard about it too. Are you guys going?"

Chi Xue Child sent a picture of a stone door. "Fellow Daoists, pardon me, I’m going in first. But everyone has to accept a commission to get inside. It’s such a rip-off. If we don’t find what they’re looking for, we have to split our haul with them."

Fairy Mo Yan sent an angry emoji. "Didn’t we agree to go together?"

"Our senior brother flew over. He said it’s improper for men and women to travel so closely, so he didn’t bring you along." Chi Xue Child sent a smiling emoji.

Fairy Mo Yan: "You did that on purpose."

Liuyue Xue: "Where are you? I’ll come get you. My senior sister is taking me over there too."

Xiao Xiaomo: "I’m heading over too." 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Blade Master Hai Bian: "Just got the notification. I’ll go check it out too."

Yang Mu cursed, "How can this be? The whole Perception Department is going? I can’t get away!"

Liu Yiyi tagged @Liuyue Xue: "Liuyue Xue, swing by and pick me up too."

Liuyue Xue: "No problem. Anyone else?"

Chi Xue Child: "@Fellow Daoist Po Xiao, are you coming?"

Jiang Zuo read through the chat history, rather surprised. ’This place is being invaded by a huge crowd. How am I supposed to look for Spirit Medicine in peace?’

’This many people are coming just from the Perception No. 1 group chat, to say nothing of everyone else.’

’But what are all these people coming here for?’

Jiang Zuo could only reply, "What are you all going for? Is there something special inside?"

Chi Xue Child answered, "This place is a world unto itself. It’s said to be an ancient Immortal Mansion with countless opportunities. It’s always good if you happen to stumble upon one. Besides, we’re all teaming up, so we can watch each other’s backs if there’s danger."

Fairy Mo Yan: "If nothing else, we can just treat it as a vacation. I’m just going to have fun anyway."

Chen Yi: "I’m genuinely just going for the tourism."

Jiang Zuo was left speechless by these people. After a moment’s hesitation, he replied, "I’m looking for a Three-tailed Fox. I don’t have time."

After that, he ignored them.

’Anyway, they all have protectors, so it’s not like they’ll be in any real danger. Besides, a crowd doesn’t do me any good.’

’Luckily, I’ve already gotten one Ice Crystal Wood Lotus. If I hurry, I should be able to gather all Five Elements. Once the crowds arrive, it’ll be impossible.’

******

"Senior Sister, are we really going too? It’s just the outer region. What could possibly be there?" Su Qi asked, looking at her senior sister.

But this senior sister didn’t answer Su Qi right away. Her entire being was undergoing an astonishing transformation.

Her already beautiful face instantly became even more exquisite. Her aura changed dramatically as well, becoming ethereal, as if she were a celestial being who existed above the mortal world.

If Jiang Zuo were to see her at this moment, he would surely recognize her.

The Saintess of Moon Lotus, Saintess Jingyue.

This was the same Saintess Jingyue that Jiang Zuo had seen on the livestream.

The current Saintess of the Moon Lotus sect.

Su Qi complained, "Why did you have to transform?"

Jingyue replied, "It’s not like it’s fake. When going out in public, of course I have to use this form. Besides, changing into my Saintess appearance increases my combat power."

"I’ve always found it weird. Why do all Saintesses have two forms? Isn’t one enough?"

Jingyue smiled faintly. "That’s a secret. You’ll find out if you’re ever chosen to be a Saintess."

Su Qi immediately pouted. "I don’t want to! You have to stay single to be a Saintess."

Jingyue didn’t elaborate, instead saying, "Weren’t you just asking why we absolutely have to go? Let me tell you, the Immortal Spirit Cave Mansion has a passage to its inner sanctum. Whoever finds it can obtain the inheritance."

"That’s why we have no choice but to go."