Chapter 37: Star-Plucking Pavilion

Space, a law that can only be touched upon at the Nascent Soul Realm, gradually mastered at the Soul Formation Realm, and above that, at Soul Departure, Crossing Tribulation, and Great Ascension, especially at the Great Ascension Realm, one can open up a small world, called Cave Heaven.

For Qin Ruoshuang and Qin Mengyu to venture alone into a spatial rift at the Nascent Soul Realm was overly risky.

As soon as they entered, chaotic spatial turbulence howled around them.

Qin Ruoshuang and Qin Mengyu exchanged a glance and struck together, shattering the spatial turbulence.

But immediately after, a Red-robed Figure appeared.

“Hehe, as expected of the two Holy Maidens—truly gifted.”

The Red-robed Figure clapped in admiration.

Qin Ruoshuang stood with her sword, eyes fixed on the Red-robed Figure.

From the figure opposite, a chilling, sinister aura emanated.

She blurted out, “Demon Clan.”

The Red-robed Figure laughed a few times.

“Yes, but not exactly.”

After speaking, the Red-robed Figure rolled up their sleeve, revealing a forearm covered in strange markings.

“Heh, so you’re one who has fallen into the Devil Path. Disgusting!”

Qin Mengyu’s body was wreathed in Danfire, and she looked at the Red-robed Figure before her with loathing in her eyes.

The Red-robed Figure didn’t refute, only spoke indifferently.

“The Dao is vast. Since the Heavenly Dao allows the existence of the Devil Path, there must be a reason. I merely found the Devil Path more suited to me than others.”

The Qin Family Sisters had no time to listen to the Red-robed Figure’s nonsense.

Qin Ruoshuang stepped forward.

“Move! Or die!”

The Red-robed Figure remained unmoved.

“In such a hurry to find your little brother? But don’t worry—he won’t die. As for where he’s sent, that’s another matter. If it’s a deadly place…”

Before the words finished, Qin Ruoshuang drew her sword, her icy Sword Intent so intense that even the Red-robed Figure was shaken.

Not daring to be careless, the Red-robed Figure’s arms transformed into blood-red chains, lashing out.

Boom——

Violent True Qi raged.

At that moment, Qin Mengyu struck, Danfire gathering into a Fire Phoenix that soared into the sky.

The Red-robed Figure hurried to counter.

A fierce battle erupted instantly.

But soon, under the perfect coordination of Qin Ruoshuang and Qin Mengyu, the Red-robed Figure was forced back step by step.

Finally, with a single sword, Qin Ruoshuang severed the Red-robed Figure’s left arm.

“Ugh!”

The Red-robed Figure staggered back dozens of steps, shocked at the strength of the Qin Family Sisters—it was far beyond his expectations.

“Hehe, looks like time’s up. I wish you luck finding your brother.”

As the words fell, the Red-robed Figure exploded into a cloud of blood mist and fled.

***

“Ugh!”

Spatial turbulence tossed Qin Mu around wildly within the void.

If not for the protective artifact Aunt Lu had given him, his body would have been torn apart long ago.

Where the hell am I going to end up?!

Boom!

The space ahead split open, and Qin Mu was flung out by the spatial currents.

“Ouch!”

Before he could react, he landed hard on his backside.

Thankfully, he hadn’t materialized in midair—or he’d have become a meat patty.

But it didn’t seem like he’d landed in a good place, either.

Not far away, a woman gazed at the suddenly-appeared youth in surprise.

Qin Mu looked up.

The woman was tall and stunningly beautiful, with inky-black hair, red lips, white teeth, and especially a pair of full, proud peaks.

Below, her long legs were simply exquisite—the kind that could snap bones if licked.

Her waist was slender, her curves alluring, exuding a mature and seductive air.

She looked at the youth curiously.

Under her gaze, Qin Mu felt thoroughly uneasy.

Moreover, she seemed vaguely familiar.

“Haha, greetings, Elder Sister! Sorry for disturbing you—I’ll be going now!”

He sprang to his feet and tried to slip away, but after a few steps, he found himself unable to move.

Crap!

Qin Mu teared up.

Another boss-level character?!

Step, step, step…

He could clearly hear the footsteps behind him drawing closer.

Soon, a rich, intoxicating fragrance enveloped his nose.

“Hehe, little brother, you appear in my room out of nowhere and still want to leave?”

The woman walked up slowly, lifting Qin Mu’s chin with a playful smile.

“Little brother, your methods are impressive. Did you lock onto my space to…do something to me?”

As she spoke, her eyes grew cold.

“Do you intend to harm me?!”

Qin Mu protested his innocence.

“Elder Sister, this is a misunderstanding—I have no idea how I ended up here!”

The woman stared into Qin Mu’s eyes.

After a moment, her coldness faded.

Even if it were an assassination attempt, sending a mere Qi Condensation brat?

Who did they take her for?

She released his chin.

“If it’s a misunderstanding, so be it. Judging by your robes, you’re from the Seven Star Sect, right?”

Qin Mu nodded frantically.

“Thank you, Elder Sister, for your understanding. Yes, I’m from the Seven Star Sect. If possible, could you please let me go? I swear I’ll leave immediately!”

Young Master Qin eyed the overwhelming aura of the mature beauty before him.

My goodness, she’s even scarier than my two sisters—only Aunt Lu could compare.

“Hehe.”

The woman laughed charmingly.

“Little brother, do you know what kind of place this is? You think you can come and go as you please? Isn’t that a bit…arrogant?”

Qin Mu swallowed.

Could this be some kind of Devil Sect…?

“May I ask, Great Elder Sister, where is this place?”

The woman played with a strand of hair by her ear.

“Star Plucking Tower.”

Thud!

Had he not been immobilized, Qin Mu would have collapsed to the floor.

Damn, even the Devil Sect would’ve been better!

Star Plucking Tower—one of the top assassin organizations on the Tianyuan Continent.

As long as the money was right, any task would be completed.

Moreover, the current Star Plucking Tower Master was notorious for hating men after being betrayed, having personally slain many two-timing bastards.

To warn the entire male population, the Tower Master’s portrait was widely circulated.

As he recalled all this, and considered how familiar the woman before him seemed, Qin Mu felt his soul depart.

“May I ask Elder Sister’s name?”

The woman replied coolly.

“Wang Yan’er.”

It’s over. Totally over!

The Tower Master of Star Plucking Tower, Wang Yan’er, was standing right in front of him.

Qin Mu burst into tears.

T﹏T

Seeing the dejected look on the youth’s face, Wang Yan’er found it amusing.

“What are you afraid of? I’m not going to eat you.”

You may not eat me, but what you’d do is even scarier!

Qin Mu’s heart went cold, terrified that the seductive elder sister would finish him off in the next instant, leaving him icy in body and soul.

“Great Elder Sister, I don’t steal or rob. I help old ladies cross the street. I’m a model youth—I’ve never done anything bad!”

At this point, Wang Yan’er found the boy rather interesting.

“Little brother, what’s your name?”

Qin Mu didn’t dare to hide anything.

He answered honestly.

“Qin Mu.”

At his words, Wang Yan’er’s eyes widened.

She looked at his Seven Star Sect robes and hurriedly asked.

“Qin Ruoshuang and Qin Mengyu—what are they to you?”

“They’re my sisters.”

Now Wang Yan’er was certain.

“You’re…Mu’er!”

Qin Mu: “???”