After the water boiled, she carefully slid the fish slices into the pot, then added simple seasonings from the Storage Pouch.
Soon, the pot sizzled with a “sshh” sound, and a rich aroma of fish and fresh steam spread out instantly.
“All right, it’s ready to eat.”
Bai Yue picked up the first piece of cooked fish, gently blew on it to cool it, then brought it to Mu Chenxi’s lips.
“Here, Chenxi, try it. Ah~”
“Mm.”
Mu Chenxi obediently opened her small mouth and ate it.
The fish melted on her tongue, an explosion of flavor blooming in her mouth.
She closed her eyes, savoring it carefully, her cheeks puffing slightly.
“How is it?”
Bai Yue asked expectantly.
“Delicious.”
Mu Chenxi answered seriously.
“That’s good.”
Bai Yue smiled softly.
“Master, I want more.”
Mu Chenxi’s clear eyes shone with anticipation as she looked at Bai Yue, waiting to be fed again.
Bai Yue naturally wouldn’t neglect her “wounded” disciple.
Smiling, she continued feeding her.
“Ah~”
“Awu~”
***
After a few pieces of fish, a bit of shiny oil accidentally stained the corner of Mu Chenxi’s mouth.
Bai Yue noticed and unconsciously reached out with her slender finger, gently wiping the oil from her lips with a soft touch.
“You’ve got oil all over your mouth. Even as a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, you still eat like a child.”
Bai Yue teased.
Thinking of Mu Chenxi’s adorable, chubby Nascent Soul form, her heart softened.
The warm, delicate touch of Bai Yue’s finger flashed by, and a blush rose on Mu Chenxi’s cheeks.
She even forgot to chew.
She lifted her eyes, staring blankly into her Master’s gentle, smiling gaze.
The piece of fish was still in her mouth.
For a moment, she forgot to swallow or say anything.
She just stared dazedly at Bai Yue.
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
Bai Yue felt embarrassed under her direct gaze.
“Master’s smile is beautiful.”
Mu Chenxi said plainly.
She wasn’t good at giving compliments, but her simple words could still make hearts race when said to the right person.
“Wha… What are you saying? Hurry and eat.”
Bai Yue’s face reddened at the straightforward praise.
She quickly picked up another piece of fish to feed Mu Chenxi, trying to hide her own shyness.
“Master, you eat too.”
Mu Chenxi imitated her, picking up a piece of fish and offering it to Bai Yue.
Bai Yue was a bit helpless but couldn’t refuse this clumsy kindness, so she accepted her disciple’s feeding with a slightly red face.
Like this, the two took turns, and soon even the pot of delicious fish soup was completely finished.
After eating, Bai Yue took out a clean handkerchief and carefully wiped the corner of Mu Chenxi’s mouth.
The stream flowed gently, and the scent of flowers drifted on the breeze.
After their meal, the two sat by the creek facing each other.
One meditated to heal, the other entered cultivation.
In this Secret Realm, the spiritual energy was unusually abundant, making both healing and cultivation twice as effective.
By evening, the two returned to the wooden house to continue healing and training.
A night passed, and Mu Chenxi’s injuries were fully healed.
The next morning, when Bai Yue awoke, she was delighted to find Mu Chenxi’s chubby, adorable Nascent Soul cuddled in her arms, head tilted, waiting for her to wake.
“Master, you’re awake.”
The little Nascent Soul Mu Chenxi snuggled closer to Bai Yue’s chest.
“Yes. Chenxi, are you recovered?”
Bai Yue quickly asked.
“Yes, Master. Completely recovered.”
The Nascent Soul Mu Chenxi replied in a childish voice.
“That’s wonderful.”
Bai Yue also breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, Chenxi’s injuries were severe this time.
She hadn’t expected such a quick recovery.
It must be due to both Chenxi’s physique and the environment here.
Since Mu Chenxi was recovered, it was time to continue their journey.
The two decided to leave the Secret Realm and set out again.
Flying by sword to the edge of the Secret Realm, Mu Chenxi paused, unable to resist looking back at the Flower Sea.
To be honest, this place was wonderful.
She felt a desire to live here with her Master forever.
But… that thought was a bit unrealistic.
Both Master and she were people prophesied by the Heavenly Secrets Stone to resist heavenly tribulation…
If she hadn’t been chosen by the Heavenly Secrets Stone, and Master wasn’t the Mysterious Woman Beyond the Heavens, how good would that be?
But that was just a beautiful fantasy.
If she hadn’t been chosen by the Heavenly Secrets Stone, the Sword Sect wouldn’t have found her through it.
As a parentless infant, she would have starved with no one to care for her and never met Master again…
Mu Chenxi’s thoughts wandered, her mind lost in uncertainty.
In her turmoil, the Taishang Forget-Emotion Sword Art began circulating on its own, and her sword cultivation actually advanced.
Bai Yue saw her deep in thought but didn’t interrupt, simply watching her with curiosity.
Soon, Mu Chenxi snapped back to reality.
“Chenxi, what were you thinking just now?”
Bai Yue asked curiously.
“I was thinking how nice it would be to live here with Master forever.”
Mu Chenxi answered honestly.
She wasn’t good at hiding things, especially from Bai Yue.
“I feel the same. This is a wonderful place.”
Bai Yue nodded in agreement.
“How about, once we find your Grandmaster, we bring Yan Hua here too, and all live and cultivate together?”
Bai Yue’s peach blossom eyes sparkled, then remembering her identity as the Mysterious Woman Beyond the Heavens, she added, “Besides, the spiritual energy here is dense—perfect for cultivation and preparing for tribulation. What do you think?”
“All right.”
Hearing this, Mu Chenxi’s eyes lit up with anticipation for the next time she could live here with her Master.
With the promise made, Mu Chenxi no longer lingered.
She stepped onto her flying sword and, with Bai Yue, soared out of the Secret Realm.
The speed of a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator was far beyond that of the Golden Core Stage.
The vast world flashed beneath their feet.
Despite their speed, it still took ten days before they reached the edge of the Ancient Battlefield at dusk on the tenth day.
Gazing at the land shrouded in endless Fiendish Energy and gloom, Bai Yue felt a surge of nervousness.
Bad news: Master was indeed inside the Ancient Battlefield.
Good news: Chenxi was now a Nascent Soul cultivator, giving Bai Yue more confidence for the journey.
She hoped to find Master on the outskirts of the Ancient Battlefield.
Bai Yue silently prayed.
She knew well that the deeper one went, the greater the danger.
At this moment, night was falling.
To be safe, Bai Yue decided to establish a Temporary Cave Abode outside the Ancient Battlefield to rest for the night.
However, just as the cave was set up and a full moon rose into the sky, a sudden unease surged within Mu Chenxi.
The feeling was almost tangible, unsettling her Heart of the Dao and making cultivation impossible.
This was the first time such a strange sensation had occurred since she began training, causing her to frown tightly.
“What’s wrong?”
Bai Yue immediately sensed her abnormality.
Mu Chenxi explained her condition honestly, leaving Bai Yue puzzled.
“Could it be a sign of danger?”
Bai Yue wasn’t sure, worry filling her eyes.
“Master, I’ll go take a look outside.”
Mu Chenxi, uneasy, stepped outside the cave, her powerful spiritual sense sweeping out in all directions.