Chapter 3517: Martial Aunt (34)

Although the immortal estate could withstand extreme heat and cold, some of it still managed to seep through.

Alternating between hot and cold like this was practically pathological.

While a cultivator’s body was resilient to the elements, some types of cold were beyond even their ability to endure.

Ning Shu had not expected that frozen Weak Water would be quite so chilling. Even through the barrier, her room felt like an icebox. She wrapped herself tightly in her small quilt.

Frost had already coated the little tea table.

No wonder Yi Youxuan had lost her temper.

Indeed, freezing a ‘turtle in its shell’ felt even more satisfying than boiling it.

Ning Shu grinned and began to cultivate.

Inside the immortal estate, both Yi Youxuan and Qi Cheng were covered in a layer of frost. Their eyebrows were white with rime, and every breath they took emerged as a thick cloud of mist.

The white frost had begun to crawl across the entire interior of the Abode.

Yi Youxuan was forced to circulate her energy to resist the cold, a chilling force so potent it could inflict frostbite on one’s very divine sense.

"That woman is so malicious, always finding new ways to torture us," Yi Youxuan said in a fit of rage.

Qi Cheng remained more composed. "She only resorts to these petty tricks because she has no real way to handle us. Our most important task right now is to cultivate. We must ignore everything else."

Yi Youxuan nodded. "I am currently trying to control Mount Jiugong. It should be able to break through this barrier."

"I truly did not expect Jiang Xueci to be this powerful," Qi Cheng remarked. In the past, whenever she came to him to discuss cultivation, her strength had never seemed anywhere near this level.

Now, she was controlling an entire immortal estate. Although she was temporarily unable to do anything to them, they were still at her mercy.

Qi Cheng thought for a moment and then said, "Our most important objective is to get out. It would be best if we can get Jiang Xueci to release us of her own accord."

"That is impossible. Did you not see that she wants to skin me alive and swallow me whole? How could she ever let us go?"

Yi Youxuan did not believe it for a second.

"Let me try," Qi Cheng said.

"Junior Sister, please release us," Qi Cheng shouted as he looked upward. "I can swear an oath that once we are out, I will not seek any form of retaliation against you, any individual on Zisha Island, or the sect itself."

Ning Shu broke her meditative stance and stopped cultivating.

"I do not believe you," she said simply.

"I can swear by my Dao heart," Qi Cheng offered. "This struggle is merely resulting in losses for both sides, as neither can truly overcome the other. Why not just laugh away the enmity and let it go?"

Ning Shu wouldn't have minded laughing away the enmity, but would Yi Youxuan? Besides, people could find loopholes in inner demon vows, and she suspected an inner demon might be completely useless against someone like Yi Youxuan anyway.

Even if an inner demon appeared, the girl could probably resolve it in an instant.

Ning Shu thought about it and then said, "If you give me Mount Jiugong, I might consider it. We can make a trade. Only a trade of goods shows true sincerity."

"You are dreaming! I will never give you Mount Jiugong," Yi Youxuan snapped, scoffing at Ning Shu's ‘daydreaming.’

"Then there is nothing more to talk about." Ning Shu sat back down cross-legged and returned to her cultivation, ignoring any further attempts at negotiation.

Yi Youxuan curled her lip. What a ridiculous fantasy! She actually wanted Mount Jiugong. Why didn't she just ask for the moon?

Qi Cheng wiped the frost from his eyelashes. "Jiang Xueci has no sincerity at all."

"She wants my things? In her dreams," Yi Youxuan said as she sat down to practice. "At worst, once I am powerful enough, I will be able to get out anyway."

"Besides, even I cannot fully control Mount Jiugong. Does she think she can?" Yi Youxuan’s expression was full of disdain.

Qi Cheng’s eyes flickered. Suddenly, he said, "If she wants Mount Jiugong, give it to her."

"What do you mean, Master?" Yi Youxuan was confused.

"Truthfully, being trapped like this is not good for your cultivation or your state of mind. We cultivate to transcend ourselves and the world, but have you not noticed that your temper has become very volatile? Especially regarding Jiang Xueci—you explode at the slightest mention of her. This is not a healthy sign," Qi Cheng explained.

While Qi Cheng did not have a fated luck as profound as Yi Youxuan’s, he was still a Spirit Transformation cultivator who had lived for centuries. He possessed far more wisdom than his disciple.

Yi Youxuan touched her chest. "I do feel uncomfortable. When I think of that woman, the feeling only gets worse."

"Jiang Xueci developed an inner demon because of you. If this imprisonment continues, you might also develop an inner demon because of her. It is not worth it."

Qi Cheng knew his disciple was a proud person. Being locked up like this could potentially damage her resolve.

Some people could use such trials to temper their will, but others could not.

"My things are my things. If I give them to Jiang Xueci, that is when I will truly develop an inner demon."

To her, giving her possessions away made no sense at all.

"Think about it. You give it to her now. She has just obtained it, but as soon as you are out, you can simply snatch it back. The greatest pain is not failing to get what you want, but losing something you once held in your hands," Qi Cheng said calmly.

Hearing this made Yi Youxuan feel much better. She shouted out, "I agree to give you Mount Jiugong!"

Ning Shu was somewhat surprised. Yi Youxuan was actually willing to give it to her? How was that possible? Usually, that girl would let something rot in her hands before she gave it away.

"Very well," Ning Shu said.

"But you must swear an inner demon vow. Once you have the item, you must open the barrier and let us go," Yi Youxuan insisted.

Ning Shu countered, "I must have the item first to confirm its authenticity."

"You swear first," Yi Youxuan said, refusing to yield an inch.

Ning Shu raised her hand to swear. "I, Jiang Xueci, swear that I will release these two after I receive the item."

Hearing Ning Shu’s oath, Yi Youxuan carefully considered if there were any loopholes before she produced Mount Jiugong.

She opened her palm, and the miniature mountain sat there. Mount Jiugong slowly drifted out of the immortal estate.

Ning Shu reached her hand into the barrier and grabbed the peak. It was incredibly heavy, and she struggled to pull it out.

Once she had Mount Jiugong in her possession, she immediately reinforced the barrier again. Yi Youxuan and Qi Cheng waited with their heads held high for Ning Shu to open the way.

However, after a long wait, Ning Shu still hadn't opened the barrier. Yi Youxuan exploded instantly. "Jiang Xueci, what is the meaning of this? You have already received Mount Jiugong. Why have you not opened the barrier?"

"It is not impossible to open it, but first, you must swear an oath that you will not seek revenge against any individual on Zisha Island, nor against the sect itself," Ning Shu said indifferently as she looked at the miniature mountain in her hand. It was so tiny.

"You…" Yi Youxuan was dumbstruck. "You played us! Are you not afraid of your inner demon acting up?"

Ning Shu replied calmly, "I will certainly let you go, but not right now."

"You are shameless!" Yi Youxuan was beyond furious. Qi Cheng tried to soothe her. "Do not be in a hurry. Since Jiang Xueci has sworn an inner demon vow, she will not dare to break it. Otherwise, when the inner demon strikes, she will be burned by karmic fire and never find peace in the afterlife."

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