After Crossdressing and Provoking Long AoTian

“Heh.” Seeing that Yu Qingtang was frightened and did not dare look directly at him, Jin Yangzi deliberately leaned even closer. His large pitch-black eyes were almost pressed right before Yu Qingtang’s own as he smiled and said, “You can’t fool me. These eyes of mine can see bone structure clearly. You are plainly a man.”

So you even have X-ray eyes!

Yu Qingtang quickly glanced toward the sky. Tianji Zi had either forgotten or done it on purpose, but in any case, his and Ye Chenyan’s names were still covered in mist—even Jin Yangzi’s name had been blurred by half along with them.

Thinking on the bright side, at least the people outside could not hear what Jin Yangzi had just said.

Yu Qingtang silently lowered his utterly useless hand. He imagined what he looked like through Jin Yangzi’s eyes and could not help sighing. “That’s way too revealing.”

With a skill like that, what a pity he was not a forensic examiner.

“Haha!” Jin Yangzi had become extremely fond of laughing. The only problem was that his laughter was not very sunny.

He carried Yu Qingtang away. Yu Qingtang was also extremely obedient, with not the slightest hint of resistance, looking as if everything was negotiable as long as no one attacked.

Even if the knife was already at his neck, as long as it had not fallen, he felt there was still room for rescue.

No matter what, he was now sacrificing his beauty and taking the “female lead” plot route. Surely the dog Heavenly Dao could not let him die here!

Jin Yangzi took him away without stopping. He casually found a cave to serve as his temporary cave residence and set up a restriction to hide it.

He tossed Yu Qingtang aside, then swiftly sat cross-legged and began regulating his breathing.

Yu Qingtang secretly looked at him. The blood-red “evil” character on Jin Yangzi’s forehead had changed slightly, as if it wanted to shrink back into a red dot, but it was forcibly suppressed by black energy and barely maintained its shape.

According to the original plot, Jin Yangzi was not supposed to clash with Long Aotian this soon. He was supposed to gain an initial grasp of his two great killing weapons, the secret art Ignorance of Good and Evil and Lotus Realm, before serving as the final boss of the Ancient Academy Realm in the Academy’s great exam, where he would fight a grand battle against Long Aotian.

How to put it? His defeat was extremely luxurious. It could absolutely be called a glorious burial.

Yu Qingtang propped up his chin. Before the Academy’s great exam, Ye Chenyan had wanted to find Jin Yangzi to avenge Eldest Senior Brother and the other Guiyi Sect disciples, but he had never been able to find him.

Because at the time, Jin Yangzi had suffered from indigestion. The two cultivation methods he had just learned were fighting each other, forcing him to enter seclusion and seek a way to suppress them.

Looking at Jin Yangzi’s twisted expression, pained face, and the black karmic fire constantly rising from his body, Yu Qingtang could not help feeling emotional. The more powerful a cultivation method was, the more troublesome it became. Seen that way, his Scripture of Awaiting Good Fortune was actually pretty good.

Although it did not give anyone much to look forward to, at least it did not require much payment either.

“Hoo.”

Jin Yangzi finally opened his eyes again. They were still as black as ink.

He had only just lifted the corner of his mouth into the start of a smile when he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. The karmic fire of ignorance flared up all at once. He covered his eyes and let out a scream. By the time he lifted his head again, his eyes were already tightly shut, and the “evil” character between his brows had turned back into a red dot.

This was the original Jin Yangzi returning.

Yu Qingtang shrank toward the corner, trying to reduce his presence.

Jin Yangzi half-supported himself on the ground, kneeling there. Before wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, he first gave a cold snort. “Hmph.”

Yu Qingtang: “Ha.”

Jin Yangzi’s body stiffened slightly, and he slowly turned his head.

Although his eyes were closed at the moment, one could still tell that he was probably glaring at him.

Yu Qingtang silently covered his mouth. Why could he never control this mouth of his! Why did he have to play such an unparalleled “hmph-ha generals” gag right now of all times!

Jin Yangzi subconsciously almost snorted again, but he forcefully held it back and changed his words. “Heh.”

“You’re rather obedient. You didn’t think of taking the opportunity to do anything.”

Yu Qingtang nodded like a chick pecking grain. “Mm-hm, mm-hm. I don’t have many other strengths. I’m just a relatively honest person.”

“Honest?” Jin Yangzi sneered. “Then how did you know I learned the secret art Ignorance of Good and Evil?”

Yu Qingtang guiltily looked away. Jin Yangzi pinched his chin and turned his face back. “Speak.”

Yu Qingtang took a deep breath. “Actually, that was also an accident.”

His eyes were sincere. “You know how it is. Sage-Hearing Schoolhouse is ancient, after all. It has fallen into disrepair over the years, so all kinds of problems are bound to appear.”

“For example, the soundproofing isn’t very good.”

“Nonsense.” Jin Yangzi’s brows drew tightly together. Clearly, he did not believe him.

“Then how else would I know?” Yu Qingtang looked at him eagerly. “It just so happened that you and I came out of the schoolhouse one after another. Otherwise, you can ask Scholar Xiao.”

“Have you ever heard this saying? Once you eliminate all other possibilities, whatever remains, no matter how unbelievable, is the truth.”

He spoke earnestly. “It really was just a small accident.”

Jin Yangzi was silent for a moment. Then he suddenly said, “Play the qin.”

Yu Qingtang did not keep up with his rhythm. “Huh?”

Jin Yangzi tightened his grip on Yu Qingtang’s face, his expression displeased. “From now on, if I do not tell you to speak, you are not allowed to speak.”

“Play the qin. Play the piece you used to calm Wen Rubing’s heart. Heart-Questioning Melody.”

Yu Qingtang suddenly understood. No wonder Jin Yangzi had ignored Scholar Xiao and only caught him. Aside from the old grudge with Ye Chenyan, he was also coveting his Heart-Questioning Melody!

Yu Qingtang reluctantly touched his storage ring, then slowly took out the qin and held it on his lap, sneaking a glance at him.

Jin Yangzi once again sat cross-legged to regulate his breathing. “Play.”

With a collapsed expression, Yu Qingtang plucked the qin twice. The tune did not form a melody at all. It was scattered and broken, with an extra note here and a missing note there. He had known there were downsides to becoming stronger too! If this had been before, after plucking this many times, he would have already fainted outright. Now he could actually hold on!

Jin Yangzi listened until his brow twitched. Finally, unable to endure any longer, he snapped, “What tune are you playing! What heart are you questioning!”

Yu Qingtang pointed at his own mouth.

Jin Yangzi flung his sleeve in anger. “Speak!”

Only then did Yu Qingtang open his mouth. “I’m questioning your conscience.”

Jin Yangzi: “...”

He lifted his hand, golden light flickering faintly at his fingertips. Yu Qingtang had already curled into a ball and hurriedly explained, “This is how we music cultivators are! The melody follows the heart. I’m scared right now, so this is all I can play!”

Seeing that the golden wheel had not flown out, Yu Qingtang boldly sneaked a look at him, then continued, “If you want to hear the complete version, you have to wait until my emotions are in place.”

“Absurd!” Jin Yangzi was so angry that he struck the cave wall with one palm, shaking dust down from the cave ceiling. “Do I have to coax you into a good mood, then?”

“That sounds kind of strange, so there’s no need.” Yu Qingtang shifted his backside a little farther into the corner. “Just let me crouch here quietly for a while. Once I come to terms with things, I’ll be fine.”

He said sincerely, “Actually, I also happen to need to recover some spiritual power. I just came out of the trial, so I’m very weak too. That’s also part of why my performance is poor.”

“Trash.” Jin Yangzi turned his head away.

“Mm-hm, I am.” Yu Qingtang took no shame in it and instead felt proud.

Jin Yangzi was furious, but in the end, he did not force him to keep playing.

Yu Qingtang had only just breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Jin Yangzi speak with killing intent in his voice. “If you dare scheme anything, I’ll cut off your head and send it to Ye Chenyan. That way, you can keep deceiving him for the rest of his life.”

Yu Qingtang laughed dryly twice. “...Haha, how could I?”

...

Outside the Ancient Academy Realm, after the matter of the Wondrous Jade Beauty Pill temporarily came to an end, Tianji Zi finally remembered to reveal Yu Qingtang and Ye Chenyan again.

The clouds and mist scattered, and the image reappeared. Tianji Zi was surprised. “Hm?”

He widened his eyes. “Why are Jin Yangzi and my disciple’s wife together? Where’s my disciple?”

He flew into a rage. “Why does your Golden Light Sect steal everything!”

Elder Lieyang could not bear listening any longer and suddenly struck back. “What do you mean! My Golden Light Sect is upright and aboveboard. When have we ever stolen anything!”

“Bah!” Tianji Zi rolled up his sleeves. “Your sect was founded by stealing secret transmissions in the first place. Back then, you stole from Buddhist teachings and stole from Daoist teachings too, and only then did you produce that Golden Light Sect of yours, neither Buddhist nor Daoist!”

He pointed at the two members of the Esoteric Sect. “If you don’t believe me, ask them. The Esoteric Sect has records of all workings under heaven. Ask!”

Elder Lieyang was so angry that his face flushed red, but his expression showed wariness, and he did not dare ask further. What sect did not make up some legendary story of grand origins when founding itself? As for what sort of background their founding patriarch, who in legend had witnessed a living Buddha and a true immortal discuss the Dao and gained enlightenment from it, actually had, he truly did not know.

If they did not argue about it now, then it was just Tianji Zi spouting nonsense. This man had always had no restraint on his mouth, and it was not as if he had started speaking nonsense only today.

But if something truly came out of the Esoteric Sect’s mouth, then it would be nailed down as fact...

Elder Lieyang shouted angrily, “Bah! You’re just trying to slander us without proof and muddy the waters!”

He turned around, absolutely refusing to mention asking the Esoteric Sect.

“Heh.” Tianji Zi had gained the upper hand, but he did not look pleased. He stared worriedly below and fretted by himself. “Ye Chenyan, that brat, what is he doing at the critical moment?”

Fifth Senior Brother also furrowed his brows, eyes closed, no one knew which gods he was praying to on Yu Qingtang’s behalf.

“Don’t panic, don’t panic.” Tianji Zi comforted him. “A lucky person has heaven’s own protection.”

Matters inside the schoolhouse involved secret transmissions, and like the Dragon Transformation Pool before, they were naturally concealed. Everyone had to wait until those inside came out before they could see.

Tianji Zi could only focus all his attention on Jin Yangzi and Yu Qingtang.

Yu Qingtang was waiting for the other Jin Yangzi.

The secret art Ignorance of Good and Evil was special. It could cultivate good and evil Dharma bodies. The evil body had unmatched combat power, felt no pain, and could unleash more than twice the original body’s strength. The good body, meanwhile, had airtight defense, endless spiritual power, and vast vitality, standing almost undefeatable.

On top of that, the good and evil Dharma bodies were each independent. Even if they suffered fatal injuries, as long as there was still enough strength to switch between them, it was equivalent to having two extra lives.

Even if both good and evil Dharma bodies were severely wounded, to the main body, it was only an enormous consumption of spiritual power, far from fatal.

But the side effects of such a powerful secret art were equally severe. The good and evil Dharma bodies were too independent, and one was supremely good while the other was utterly evil. They could not stand each other, and both wanted to sever ties with the other.

If the good and evil Dharma bodies could not be suppressed, they would fight each other for control of the main body, each trying to expel the other half from within. That was how Jin Yangzi had become what he was now: mad, deranged, and mentally split.

Yu Qingtang was waiting for the supremely good Jin Yangzi to appear and spare him.

During this time, he cultivated the Scripture of Awaiting Good Fortune two more times, hoping that his good fortune would hurry up and arrive.

“Cough!”

After all that hoping and waiting, the great philanthropist Jin Yangzi finally showed movement. His tightly closed eyes trembled again, then slowly opened. His pupils were pale, almost amber. With golden light restrained within them, they looked as though they had been cast from gilded metal.

The red dot between his brows opened once more, transforming into a blood-colored “good.”

At that moment, Jin Yangzi lowered his eyes. His expression was dignified and solemn, and his gaze was full of compassion. He sighed softly. “Ah.”

Yu Qingtang had been waiting for him for ages. He hurriedly pressed his palms together and pleaded, getting straight to the point. “Let me go!”

“All right.” Jin Yangzi did not say much. “Run farther away. Avoid this place.”

He raised a hand and removed the cave’s restriction. Yu Qingtang was overjoyed and had only taken two steps before a hand gripped his neck and pinned him to the ground.

With this practiced neck-grabbing technique, it was probably the black one.

Yu Qingtang wanted to cry but had no tears. He turned back and met those pitch-black eyes. “You were way too fast!”

Was that even three seconds!

“Hm?” The evil-body Jin Yangzi narrowed his eyes dangerously. “What did you say was fast?”

Yu Qingtang was very tactful. “I said that Jin Yangzi from just now wasn’t very capable. He disappeared very fast.”

“Haha, yes, yes!” The evil-body Jin Yangzi burst into loud laughter. Laughing and laughing, he suddenly leaned close to Yu Qingtang, killing intent flaring up. “He should disappear completely!”

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