Yudao Peak.

The rarely visited back mountain, with its quiet woods and clear spring water flowing gently, winding and finally converging into a clear pool. The rich spiritual energy gathered into clouds, slowly drifting with the wind.

“This is the life that immortals should have…”

Qing Muling sat in the pavilion, picked up the wine jar beside him, and drank the spiritual wine inside in one gulp. He exhaled a breath of air and lazily leaned back on the chair. The snow-white silk cushion was soft and smooth, just like the skin of his senior sisters. It felt extremely comfortable.

The table in front of him was filled with spiritual fruits and snacks, rare varieties that were usually only enjoyed by the Sect Master. Now they were all placed in front of Qing Muling, allowing him to indulge himself.

If only he could go out for a walk.

Qing Muling muttered in his heart, of course, this was just wishful thinking. In reality, it was impossible unless his senior sisters accompanied him. Otherwise, no one would dare to let him go out alone.

It had been several months since the Misty Illusion Secret Realm closed. The major Dao Lineages were counting their gains and losses, trying their best to recover their vitality as soon as possible. The Great Void Starry Sky was experiencing a rare period of calm.

Only a few forces and individuals could benefit from the Misty Illusion Secret Realm. This had been the case since ancient times. Especially this time, almost all the Supreme Dao Lineages and hidden aristocratic families suffered heavy losses. Perhaps only the Calamity Fate Palace was a force that would not lose out in the open.

The Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace benefited the most in secret. Therefore, the entire sect was always in a state of being loose on the outside and tight on the inside. Mu Yinghua and the elders held closed-door meetings for several days, mobilizing almost all the intelligence networks to closely monitor the movements of surrounding forces.

At the same time, the massive resources that were brought back needed to be quickly discussed and allocated, so that all the disciples could benefit. After all, no matter how many resources there were, if they couldn’t be quickly converted into strength, they would be no different from fat in the eyes of outsiders.

The higher-ups were busy, and only Qing Muling was the most leisurely. Except for the occasional visit from his master to check on his cultivation progress and give him some guidance, no one would bother him with what he wanted to do.

After being absent-minded for a while, Qing Muling refocused his attention on the illustrated book in front of him and flipped through it with relish. These books were exquisitely made, with beautiful and delicate brushwork. The characters were lifelike, and the plot was intriguing. Every detail reflected the level of a master.

This made Qing Muling very happy. He had been busy in the Misty Illusion Secret Realm before, and coupled with endless cultivation, his spirit had been stretched too tight. It was time to relax now.

In the past, Qing Muling didn’t know that in this vast and magnificent world, there would also be certain industries comparable to those in his previous life. The artistic works of these high-end industries were not inferior to his collection of hundreds of terabytes, or even surpassed it.

Moreover, these works were quite popular. Whether it was the common people in the mortal dynasty, the scattered cultivators, or the cultivators from prestigious sects, they were not resistant to these things. Therefore, the forces behind the scenes that were involved in these industries made a fortune.

Sometimes, Qing Muling also wondered if he could reproduce those classic works from his previous life in the form of illustrated books. For example, “The Silver Vase Plum,” “The Lamp Grass Monk,” “The Golden Scales,” and so on. Even if he personally created them, the sales would surely be very prosperous.

“Junior Brother…”

Accompanied by a crisp and pleasant voice, a slender figure gracefully flew over from a distance. When she approached, her figure became visible. Her pure and beautiful facial features, dark eyebrows, crystal-clear teeth, and the curves under her snow-white dress were alluring.

“You’re back so soon?”

Qing Muling looked at Luo Huan and a smile appeared in his eyes. Although this senior sister’s figure was not as fierce as the other senior sisters, it was still prominent. Her soft and boneless appearance exuded a fresh and pure charm, which was quite attractive.

Xuebing Xuan, Qi Yalan, and the other four senior sisters were in seclusion, helping Second Senior Sister Cheng Yulan refine her set of formations. After all, they had gained many treasures from the Misty Illusion Secret Realm, which could be added to that high-grade magic treasure, greatly enhancing its power.

Taking this opportunity, Luo Huan came to connect with Junior Brother Qing Muling, so he casually assigned her a task.

Luo Huan smiled softly, “I just went to buy some things. It won’t take long at all. Besides, it’s what you wanted, so how could I neglect it? I will definitely go and come back quickly!”

As she spoke, she took out a thick stack of illustrated books from her bracelet and handed them over, “These were selected from several top bookstores outside the mountain gate. They are the latest works, and they are said to be limited edition collectibles. This is the first time I bought them, so I’m not very familiar with the details.”

Qing Muling took them and casually opened a few. The characters inside were vivid and realistic, and the scale was quite large, which made him very satisfied. “Not bad, remember to go down the mountain regularly to buy them. Don’t miss any issue. The more, the better.”

“…”Luo Huan hesitated to speak, a hint of shyness appeared on her crystal-clear face. She lowered her body and hesitantly said, “Junior Brother, how could you like, like to watch this kind of thing? It’s not very appropriate…”

Qing Muling remained calm, “I am a man, so it’s normal to have some preferences that most men have. Is there anything wrong with that?”

If it were in his previous life, which mentally and physically normal adult man didn’t have some private collection? If conditions allowed, they would obtain it, and if conditions didn’t, they would create them. This had nothing to do with having a female companion. Even those married men wouldn’t give up this hobby.

“But…”

Luo Huan suddenly didn’t know how to refute. At first, Junior Brother’s words seemed reasonable, but upon careful consideration, something felt off.

After contemplating for a moment, Luo Huan whispered, “Junior Brother, your current identity is the closed-door disciple of the Supreme Sect Master, and you are also the highly regarded genius among the elders. Your status is far superior to other core disciples. You will become the Quasi Holy Emperor in the future. How can you indulge in these vulgar and obscene books?”

“If they were to find out about this, both of us would probably be reprimanded by the Supreme Sect Master, or even punished.”

Luo Huan was genuinely worried now. If Xuebing Xuan and the others found out that she had actually bought such indecent things for Junior Brother to read, they would definitely accuse her of being shameless and using such vulgar means to corrupt Junior Brother. It would be an unforgivable sin.

If this matter reached the ears of the Supreme Sect Master, not only would she be punished, even her own Heavenly Lord Yueyi would lose face and wouldn’t be able to plead for her.

Qing Muling held Luo Huan’s jade hand and gently caressed it, with a gentle smile on his face. “It’s because I’m afraid they will find out that I only told you, Senior Sister. This is our secret, and you will definitely help me keep it, right?”

Luo Huan blushed at his words, feeling somewhat conflicted. After thinking for a while, she hesitantly nodded, “Of… of course, as long as you like it, Junior Brother.”

She sighed softly in her heart. This wasn’t actually a bad thing. At least it would make her position in Junior Brother’s heart more important. After all, Junior Brother wouldn’t feel comfortable discussing this with the other senior sisters. She could handle it for him, and it would definitely earn her more favor from him. Strengthening their relationship would be a natural result.

Qing Muling tightly embraced Luo Huan’s slender waist. He had considered this matter clearly as well. As a newcomer, this Senior Sister urgently needed his recognition and trust. He wouldn’t compete with the other senior sisters for favor, but at the very least, he couldn’t let his position be lower than theirs.

From Luo Huan’s perspective, the most direct and fundamental way was to please Qing Muling. Even if he made some excessive demands, she wouldn’t refuse due to various considerations.

Therefore, everything fell into place. Qing Muling suggested that he wanted to see some art books that were not suitable for others, and asked Luo Huan to buy them in the mortal capital of the Mortal Dynasty outside the sect. Although Senior Sister hesitated a bit, she ultimately complied.

Once the first step was taken, it would be easier to make further requests.

“By the way, Senior Sister, what kind of socks are you wearing today? Can I take a look?”

“Huh?”

Luo Huan looked at Junior Brother with a slightly surprised expression. Her beautiful face turned slightly red as she hesitated for a moment before lifting her exquisite skirt, revealing the silk stockings wrapped around her jade feet and the enticing curves outlined by the snow-white silk pants.

It had to be admitted that Senior Sister’s feet were perfectly shaped without any flaws, and the stockings she wore were of excellent quality, smooth and soft to the touch. Qing Muling held them in his hand and played with them delicately, feeling extremely comfortable.

“Junior Brother, you…”

After gently caressing and kneading for a while, Luo Huan’s cheeks were already blushing, and her clear and beautiful eyes seemed to be on the verge of tears. She didn’t expect that Junior Brother would have such a preference, and she had never noticed it before.

Qing Muling stopped his actions and said, “The material used to make these stockings is good. They should all be made of the thousand-year-old snow spider silk, which belongs to the level of spiritual treasures. Exchange some for me with the sect’s merits in the future. I have a use for them.”

Luo Huan didn’t understand and asked, “Junior Brother, do you need these to wear? My skills in refining tools are passable. Why don’t you let me take care of it?”

“No, these are for you!”

Qing Muling smiled and said, “The things I make should be even more beautiful than what you’re wearing now. Can you wear them for me every day in the future?”

Luo Huan looked at him in confusion, her clear eyes narrowing slightly as she smiled ambiguously, “You’re not thinking of something bad again, are you?”

“Absolutely not!”

Qing Muling’s tone was certain. He only pursued art and beauty sincerely, and not because of any indecent preferences. He assured himself with great certainty that he really didn’t think too much about it.Hmm, if I could replicate the stockings from my previous life in this world, perhaps, maybe, definitely, the senior sisters would welcome it? After all, this is one of the important weapons to enhance a woman’s charm.

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