He carefully observed his surroundings, everything before him seemed both real and unreal, illusory yet genuine, even with his prowess in martial arts and extensive experience, he found it difficult to discern its true essence.

Crash!

A gentle breeze blew, ripples spread across the lake's surface, a full moon rose from within the lake, then hovered not far opposite Lu Chengfeng.

A few breaths later, the radiance of the bright moon intensified, and in the next moment, Qi Lingxi's figure materialized.

"Interesting, is this where your primordial spirit is manifesting?" Lu Chengfeng asked thoughtfully.

"Junior brother, why don't you take a guess?" Qi Lingxi replied with a cheerful smile, her tone light and carefree, seemingly devoid of any ulterior motives.

Lu Chengfeng frowned as he stared at her, "Senior Sister Qi, we are not that familiar with each other, are we? Just state your purpose directly. I've already come to your mirrored world, so why bother with pretense?"

Qi Lingxi gently shook her head and waved her hand, a crescent moon appeared behind her. She shifted slightly, leaning against the crescent moon, revealing her bare, fair jade-like feet.

She used her slender and delicate jade-like feet to stir the lake's water, creating ripples that were exceptionally beautiful.

"Junior Brother Wushuang, I know you have secrets, but they aren't important to me, nor do I care."

"The reason I wanted to meet you is to make a deal with you."

"Oh?" Lu Chengfeng said ambiguously, still unclear about exactly how much of his secrets this woman knew.

The word 'chain' was indeed profound.

She might have discovered those intricate chains rooted in 'Yi Wushuang's' body or perhaps found out about his Dragon-Binding Rope, maybe she even discovered the Grotto Heaven and learned about his true identity...

Lu Chengfeng naturally wouldn't foolishly expose himself, especially if she had only touched upon the most superficial of secrets, he would essentially be confessing without cause.

"Senior Sister, you are like an ethereal fairy, and you have an engaged fiancé like Senior Brother Chu. You're also highly regarded by the sect, so what could you possibly want to trade with me for?"

Qi Lingxi playfully kicked the lake's water with her feet, like a mischievous child or an innocent maiden, occasionally letting out bell-like laughter.

"Junior Brother, why underestimate yourself? You are the Young Master Sect Leader and the reincarnation of an immortal. While others may not be aware of your prowess, how could I not know?"

"I wish to make a simple transaction with you: help me ascend to the Sect Leader position, and I will help conceal your secrets, what do you say?"

Lu Chengfeng's heart stirred slightly, contemplating: "Could it be that this woman has discovered the North Nether Abyss in my sea of consciousness and believes me to be a reincarnated immortal? Is that why she wants to utilize my identity?"

Though he thought this, outwardly he feigned surprise and confusion, "Senior Sister, what do you mean by this? Hasn't the Tao Vein been supporting Senior Brother Chu Tiange to ascend as the next Sect Leader for years now?"

"You are his fiancée, are you really planning to compete with your fiancé for the position of Sect Leader?"

Qi Lingxi sighed softly, like a deeply sorrowful woman, her voice alone capable of breaking hearts.

"Chu Tiange is Chu Tiange, I am myself. Even if we were married, does that mean I can't compete for the Sect Leader position?"

"After all, there can only be one Sect Leader."

Lu Chengfeng asked, puzzled, "Senior Sister, I don't quite understand, no matter whose hands the Sect Leader position falls into, it should make no difference, right?"

Qi Lingxi couldn't help but scoff, shaking her head, "Junior Brother, you are really too naive."

"To be honest with you, it's not the Sect Leader position that I desire, but the Heaven and Earth Divine Power Atlas, which only the Sect Leader can study."

"If Chu Tiange ascends to the Sect Leader position, I will have no more opportunities."

"The Heaven and Earth Divine Power Atlas?" Lu Chengfeng suddenly realized, remembering what Yi Mingshu had previously mentioned to him, "If it's for the divine techniques, it might not be entirely impossible."

However, for this woman to betray even her fiancé over the Divine Power Atlas and join forces with an outsider, it showed her deep scheming and hidden intentions, not as naïve as she appeared on the surface.

"What does Senior Sister want me to do?" Lu Chengfeng probingly asked.

Qi Lingxi said, "While I wish to contend for the Sect Leader position, I don't want to fall out with the elders of the Tao Vein. After all, the majority currently support Chu Tiange, and if I show any intention of competing for the Sect Leader position, it might immediately result in their suppression."

"The Sect Leader position isn't just about having enough strength; without sufficient background and influence, it's impossible to ascend to the position and wield sect power."

"Therefore, I will fully support you in competing with Chu Tiange for the next Sect Leader position. As long as you can defeat him, you can then voluntarily relinquish the Sect Leader position to me, and I believe nobody will have anything to say."

"What do you think?"

Lu Chengfeng clicked his tongue twice and said, "Senior Sister wants to push me to fight against Chu Tiange and then reap the benefits yourself?"

Qi Lingxi slowly stood from the crescent moon and stepped barefoot into the lake, each step causing blossoms of water to rise, like blooming water lilies, with layers of ripples spreading outwards.

She walked to Lu Chengfeng's side, her clear, water-like eyes met his, and she asked in a lively, enchanting voice, "So, Junior Brother, are you willing?"

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