Chapter 1014: Duanmu Clan (Please Subscribe)_1

However, she merely kept this thought to herself, after all, she was nearly a ten-thousand-year-old being. How could it be possible for her to harbor such feelings for Xu Sheng, who looked so young?

Little did she know, Xu Sheng appeared young merely because he kept his youthful looks, but in truth, he was already quite the "elder"!

Duanmu Lian's beautiful eyes suddenly lit up, as she asked Zhou Qingruo, "By the way, Qingruo, and you too, Xu Sheng, have you decided where to go after leaving the Blood Lotus Sect?"

Being in the Immortal Monarch Realm, you would definitely be welcomed wherever you go, as for whether you're willing or not, that's another matter!

Upon hearing this, Xu Sheng turned his dark eyes toward Zhou Qingruo...

His cultivation level had also reached the Immortal Monarch Realm after the seal was broken. Surely by following them, he would be able to meet other powerful beings!

Perhaps even the timing to break through the seal would be sooner!

He inquired, "Miss Qingruo, what do you think?"

Hearing this, Duanmu Lian pursed her lips skeptically, "Hiss... You really say it has nothing to do with you? The first thing Xu Sheng did upon hearing those words was to look at you, Qingruo. Aren't you being dishonest?"

Zhou Qingruo frowned upon hearing this and retorted coldly, "Don't talk nonsense! I only got to know Xu Sheng because of some matters!"

Initially, she had just wanted Xu Sheng to help her obtain the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Fruit, but unexpectedly, they had also become friends, which was beyond her anticipation!

Seeing this, Duanmu Lian waved her hand casually, "Alright, alright, I was just joking. After all, who would like a ten-thousand-year-old monster like you!"

Zhou Qingruo just glanced at her and did not get angry, instead, she said solemnly, "But to tell the truth, I really don't know where to go next!"

Now that she was no longer the Sect Master of the Blood Lotus Sect, she discovered that she didn't even have a place to call home!

Duanmu Lian reproached softly, "Isn't it because you threw a fit earlier, abandoning the position of Sect Master of the Blood Lotus Sect? But well, it's not too late to back out now."

Xu Sheng shared the same thought. Zhou Qingruo had indeed been too impulsive. However, letting go of Qin Yumo today would likely go against her principles...

The only thing that could make her feel better was to break away from the Blood Lotus Sect!

Zhou Qingruo seemed to have thought of something, and with an apologetic look towards Xu Sheng, she said, "Xu Sheng, I'm sorry. I initially said that you could cultivate in the Blood Lotus Sect. Now…"

Not only did she not fulfill her promise, but her personal affairs also nearly got him killed by a demon cultivator...

Xu Sheng froze for a moment, then chuckled lightly, "Miss Qingruo, it sounds strange for you to say such things. Haven't I improved my cultivation level because of this? Let's think about where we should go now?"

Then, his tone suddenly changed, and he curiously asked Duanmu Lian, "Miss Duanmu... why haven't you left yet??"

Upon hearing this, Duanmu Lian's face showed a look of resentment, "What's the matter? Am I disturbing your private meeting by staying here?"

Xu Sheng pursed his lips, "Heh... hehe, Miss Duanmu's personality really differs quite a lot from her temperament!"

Zhou Qingruo added without any mercy, "You were always like this, an annoying creature!"

Duanmu Lian narrowed her eyes, glanced at Xu Sheng, then back at Zhou Qingruo, "You two must have something going on, otherwise, why combine forces against just me! Right, Qingruo, didn't you say you have nothing to do with Xu Sheng? Let me sense whether you are still intact and I'll know!"

After saying this, she suddenly leaned closer to Zhou Qingruo and grabbed her smooth arm...

At this comment, Zhou Qingruo's beautiful eyes suddenly contracted, and like one jolted by electricity, she shook off Duanmu Lian's grasp...

Then, realizing she had reacted too strongly, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she said softly, "Duanmu Lian, you're thinking too much!"

What she did not know was that as she uttered these words, she involuntarily lowered her head...

Duanmu Lian became even more convinced of her assumptions by Zhou Qingruo's recent flustered behavior...

Knowing she wouldn't get a straight answer from Zhou Qingruo, she decisively fixed her gaze on Xu Sheng and asked, "Xu Sheng, tell me the truth, have you and Qingruo already... you know?"

Xu Sheng replied without a change in expression, "Yes! At that time, to lift the seal placed within Miss Qingruo's body, it was the only resort!"

Hearing Xu Sheng's unhesitant response, Zhou Qingruo's burning cheeks were incomparably hot, and biting down on her thin lips, she said, "Xu Sheng, how could you..."

How could he just blurt it out like that? Could such a shameful matter really be spoken of so openly?

Duanmu Lian clicked her tongue and said, "Tsk, tsk, tsk, you still won't admit it? Forget it, after so many years, you've at least experienced the pleasures of being a woman!"

Unable to bear it any longer, Zhou Qingruo clenched her fists and yelled, "Get out!!!"

As her words fell, a vast spiritual power burst forth in an instant, slamming towards the person in front of her...

Duanmu Lian dodged with ease and suggested, "It seems I've hit the mark. However, if you have nowhere to go, why not come back to the Duanmu Clan with me?"

Xu Sheng expressed his surprise, "The Duanmu Clan? Isn't Miss Duanmu from a sect?"

He had assumed that Duanmu Lian, who was as strong as Zhou Qingruo, was also a Sect Master of a sect, but it seemed this was not the case.

Before Duanmu Lian could open her mouth, Zhou Qingruo explained first, "The Duanmu Clan is regarded as top-tier within the entire Cultivation World, containing at least three cultivators at the Immortal Monarch Realm, and even the Elder Family Head who surpasses this cultivation level!"

But it was vaguely detectable from her tone that she held no good feelings toward the Duanmu Clan...

Seeing Zhou Qingruo's demeanor, Duanmu Lian's beautiful eyes dimmed slightly, "It's been so many years, Qingruo, and yet you still haven't let go of that incident!"

Zhou Qingruo's face became extremely serious in an instant, "Don't bring up that matter again!"

Duanmu Lian sighed and pacified, "Alright, alright, I won't mention it..."

Watching the conversation between the two, Xu Sheng just touched his nose without speaking...

It seemed that Zhou Qingruo must have some unpleasant history with the Duanmu Clan!

However, it likely had nothing to do with him...

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Later, having taken Duanmu Lian's suggestion, Xu Sheng and Zhou Qingruo chose to head towards the Duanmu Clan...

Obviously, for the three of them who had reached the Immortal Monarch Realm, the journey to the Duanmu Clan was extremely swift, taking only a few traditional time units to arrive at the outskirts of the Duanmu Clan...

However, this "Clan" was not like any common "Family"; the territory of the entire Clan was as vast as an entire city, extending as far as the eye could see without visible end...

Immediately after, under Duanmu Lian's leadership, they effortlessly entered the Duanmu Clan...

Looking at the vast expanse before him, Xu Sheng's mouth twitched and he said, "Miss Duanmu, are you sure this is a family and not a city?"

Duanmu Lian covered her mouth with a light laugh, "Everyone who sees the Duanmu Clan's territory for the first time is surprised, but it's quite normal, because the Duanmu Clan is very powerful, and so quite a number of followers and cultivators come seeking refuge..."

Xu Sheng nodded, "I see!"

Meanwhile, Zhou Qingruo seemed quite indifferent to all this, showing no emotion throughout...

Duanmu Lian took hold of Xu Sheng and Zhou Qingruo's hands, "Come on, let's go. I'll take you to see the real Duanmu Clan!"

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