Chapter 221 The Secret of the Saint
Jin Pin'er was very clear about the deeper meaning of Liu Ruyan's words, but she still nodded firmly: "Miss, you saved my life, I will never blink an eye no matter what you ask me to do!"
After saying that, she changed the subject and said, "However, do you have a portrait of the great swordsman Ning? I would like to see it in advance so that I can be mentally prepared."
"Prepare in advance?" Liu Ruyan was slightly startled, then smiled unhappily and said, "I think you want to see what that person looks like. If he is good-looking, you won't even blink an eye."
"If you were a little uglier, you would probably abandon me and go back to the Southern Underworld alone."
Her thoughts were seen through, and Jin Pin'er's fair cheeks blushed slightly: "Miss, you really have to be mentally prepared for the next day."
Having lived together for more than ten years, Liu Ruyan would know her maid's personality, so she didn't believe Jin Pin'er's lies. However, Liu Ruyan asked in return:
"Oh, really? Who is it that stays up late at night and secretly hides in bed reading pornographic books? Let me think, what kind of books are they reading?"
Liu Ruyan touched her chin and said, "Em... "The Immortal's Cultivation", "Qingming Academy", "Sword Immortal Husband, Please Respect Yourself", "Six Dynasties Qingyu..."
Listening to the names of the little H books that came out of Liu Ruyan's mouth, Jin Pin'er's snow-white face became redder and redder, almost bleeding. Finally, she couldn't stand it anymore and directly reached out to cover Liu Ruyan's red lips:
"Miss, how could you secretly turn over my bed?! Although I am your personal maid, maids also have privacy."
Liu Ruyan took her hand away and said, "I didn't turn over your bed. You get up early in the morning to wash the sheets, and you do this every day. But you don't have a Taoist partner. Anyone can guess that you are reading pornographic books."
Jin Pin'er's face flushed: "I... don't wash the sheets every day. I only read them occasionally after practicing and relaxing."
Liu Ruyan stretched out her jade hand, gently patted her shoulder, and comforted her:
"Alright, alright, this is no big deal. There's no need to be shy. Besides, we are disciples of the Hehuan Sect. Reading pornographic books is a very normal and reasonable thing."
"Ah!" Jin Pin'er blinked curiously when she heard it: "So, Miss, do you also read this kind of mortal 18+ romance novels?"
"I won't read it. To be more precise, I don't like reading this kind of illogical love novel. An immortal king with unfathomable cultivation can be deceived by a little girl who has just entered the immortal world and then degenerate into a sex slave. Just think about it, it's impossible, okay?"
Shaking her head, Liu Ruyan immediately touched the jade bracelet on her wrist, and the next moment a scroll appeared in her hand. She then handed it to Jin Pin'er and said:
"Here, this is the portrait of the great swordsman Ning that the sect leader gave me. Take a look at it."
"Friendly reminder, it's best to watch it during the day, watching it at night can cause you to suffer from insomnia."
Jin Pin'er was stunned: "Insomnia? Miss, is he really ugly?"
Liu Ruyan smiled meaningfully: "The portrait is in your hands, you can open it and see for yourself."
The smile on the lady's face was so weird and scary.
Forget it, I'd better not read it and leave a beautiful fantasy. After all, the sword masters in the novels are all very handsome and elegant.
After finding an excuse for herself, Jin Pin'er returned the scroll to Liu Ruyan and said:
"I believe in your judgment, young lady. He must be a handsome and great swordsman."
Liu Ruyan was a little surprised: "Really not going to watch it? Or you should take a look. I'm afraid you will regret it in the future."
Jin Pin'er shook her head and said seriously: "I don't regret it. No matter what he looks like, I will help you!"
"Okay, since you don't want to watch it, let's set off for Hong Town tonight and try to get there early tomorrow morning."
Liu Ruyan put away the scroll, then asked Jin Pin'er to pack their clothes and took her to Hong Town.
However, before they could leave the sect, they met two uninvited guests on the way.
"Saintess, Qin Shengzi and I are under the order of the Sect Master to protect your safety on this trip."
At the entrance of Hehuan Sect, a middle-aged man with a hooked nose bowed to Liu Ruyan.
Standing next to him was a young man dressed in fancy clothes and with a pale face. One could tell at a glance that he either had kidney deficiency or overindulged in sexual activities.
Looking at the two people who suddenly arrived, Liu Ruyan frowned and said, "Elder Luo, I don't think I have received any news from the headmaster saying that there will be more people on the way."
"Besides, even if they want to keep me safe, they should send an elder with a high level of cultivation like you."
At this point, Liu Ruyan glanced at Qin Xunhuan beside him and said coldly: "Rather than a useless Saint Son whose mind is only filled with women."
Hearing Liu Ruyan scolding him like that, Qin Xunhuan was not annoyed but bowed to her instead, his tone was as sincere as it could be:
"Lady Saint, I was confused by your stunning beauty when I was looking for pleasure. It was wrong of me to force you to be my Taoist partner. The head of the sect and the great elder have severely punished me."
"As for my cultivation, although it is only at the early stage of the Nascent Soul, please rest assured, Saint Lady. My mother gave me many life-saving items, and I will definitely be able to protect your safety."
Liu Ruyan didn't even look at the birdman: "Elder Luo Kun, you go ahead."
Luo Kun explained, "My Lady Saint, what Qin Shengzi said is correct. Protecting your safety this time is an opportunity given to him by the Sect Master and the Great Elder to redeem himself for his crimes."
"As for the matter of adding people midway, I am not very clear about it. The headmaster informed me temporarily. This is the headmaster's order. Please review it, Saint Lady."
After saying that, Luo Kun took out a jade slip with the words "Li Xiu" engraved on it and handed it to Liu Ruyan.
However, Liu Ruyan did not take it. Jin Pin'er took it for her. Then, she waved her spiritual energy upwards and an indifferent voice rang out:
"Luo Kun, you and Qin Xunhuan go to protect the Saint's safety. Remember, you must obey orders! If you dare to have second thoughts, you will die!"
Putting away the sound transmission jade slip, Jin Pin'er looked at Liu Ruyan and said, "Miss, it's the Sect Master's voice."
At this time, Luo Kun suddenly said: "If the Saint Lady is worried and thinks I am lying to you, you can ask Pin'er to go back to the sect and ask before you set out."
Liu Ruyan shook her head. "No, I don't think you two would dare to have any other intentions. After all, if the mission fails, you will bear the wrath of the Queen."
Luo Kun said solemnly: "Please rest assured, Saint Lady, the Saint Son and I will definitely protect you and keep you safe!"
"Follow me."
Before she finished her words, Liu Ruyan took Jin Pin'er and flew to Hong Town.
"Yes, Saint Lady." After saying that, Luo Kun looked at Qin Xunhuan beside him, "Saint Son, you performed well just now. It is worth it that your mother sacrificed her position as the Great Elder to save your life."
"I hope you can truly mend your ways during this mission and not let her down."
Qin Xunhuan bowed to Luo Kun and said, "Thank you for your teachings, Elder Luo. I'll take note of it."
Luo Kun patted Qin Xunhuan's shoulder and said sadly: "Just remember this. You grew up with my son Zhixiang. He offended someone he shouldn't have offended, and now he's gone."
"I know you still have illusions about Liu Ruyan, but remember that this is an order from the Queen. If you dare to play tricks, your mother won't be able to save you even if she risks her life!"
Qin Xunhuan smiled bitterly and said, "Uncle Luo, I have really changed for the better. Don't worry, I will not follow Brother Luo's old path."
Hearing Qin Xunhuan's assurance, Luo Kun nodded with relief: "Very good, then I will leave now. If I don't leave, the Saint..."
Qin Xunhuan called out to Luo Kun, "Wait a minute! Uncle Luo, I have something to ask you."
Luo Kun asked in confusion: "What's the matter?"
Qin Xun Huan asked, "That's right, was the Saint brought back to the sect by the Sect Master? I heard that everyone in the sect was saying that the Saint was the Sect Master's plaything for venting his anger."
Luo Kun sneered: "Plaything? How is that possible? If that were the case, Liu Ruyan would never have become a saint!"
Qin Xun Huan asked again: "So, it was really brought back by the Sect Leader."
Luo Kun nodded and said: "Well, doesn't your mother know about this? The details..."
Halfway through his words, Luo Kun seemed to realize something, with a bit of vigilance in his eyes: "Why are you asking this for no reason? I have repeatedly emphasized to you that there are some thoughts that you should not even have."
"Liu Ruyan is not a woman you can touch!"
Qin Xun Huan laughed and said, "Uncle Luo, what are you thinking? I was just curious and asked casually. When I asked my mother about this during the day, she scolded me."
Luo Kun glared at him seriously and warned him again: "Do your job well and don't have any other inappropriate thoughts! Follow me."
"Yes, Uncle Luo."
Hearing that it was just as his mother said, Qin Xunhuan looked at Liu Ruyan's gradually disappearing back, and a hot, longing light flashed in his eyes.
He lied to Luo Kun. It was not him who took the initiative to mention Liu Ruyan, but his mother took the initiative to tell him about Liu Ruyan's secret during the day...