From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor

Hua Zhuyue, although broad-minded, couldn’t help but feel a bit embarrassed now, hesitantly said, "At a time like this, you’re still thinking about that."

Xu Chunliang realized she misunderstood: "I..."

Hua Zhuyue said, "Besides, you’re not feeling well these days."

Xu Chunliang was truly at a loss whether to cry or to laugh. Do women, when they hear the word ’bed’, automatically think of nothing else? Can’t getting into bed be just for thinking? Or for deceiving others? Or for some mental work? Or for simply discussing life? She truly considered for my well-being, but listening to it doesn’t feel comfortable. It somehow felt like she was belittling me.

Xu Chunliang said, "Let’s discuss it in bed."

Hua Zhuyue finally understood his meaning. Luckily, they were in this pitch-black underground hole with no one else around, or she would have died of embarrassment, wishing she could dig a hole to hide in.

They returned to the bed, and one must say the quality of this bed was excellent. After falling from such a height, it remained intact.

Xu Chunliang whispered into Hua Zhuyue’s ear: "This Peach Blossom Curse is a slow-acting aphrodisiac. After inhalation, it stimulates primal instincts, making people, whether male or male, or male or female, lose their sense of shame and engage in indescribable activities, furiously indulging until totally depleted."

Hua Zhuyue whispered: "Seems like Cao Mulan and Wu Yuanyi are on the same side." She thought inwardly, if not for Xu Chunliang’s timely realization, wouldn’t they be deeply engaging in exploration by now? Hua Zhuyue felt very conflicted inside; she realized that if it really came to that point, she wouldn’t blame Xu Chunliang.

Xu Chunliang said: "Whoever Cao Mulan is, let’s not bother about her. But this underground labyrinth is complex and likely hides an ancient array formation. I am not well-versed in array formations; we’ve tried before but couldn’t find an exit, so we can only use the plan against them."

Hua Zhuyue certainly understood his plan; anyway, Cao Mulan didn’t know their true situation, probably assuming they lost their sanity after inhaling the Peach Blossom Curse.

Hua Zhuyue said: "Your idea is for us to pretend being poisoned and act in front of them."

Xu Chunliang covered them with a quilt, whispered: "I estimate Cao Mulan won’t leave us to fend for ourselves. Based on the drug’s properties and human traits, normally after inhaling, the insanity would last an hour before exhausting oneself."

Hua Zhuyue said: "Cao Mulan isn’t easy to fool, could she see through us?"

Xu Chunliang said: "It shouldn’t be apparent. Of course, we need to be committed in our performance."

Hua Zhuyue said: "How committed?" After asking, she was already a little embarrassed, realizing Xu Chunliang meant they should put on a pretense, even staging an impromptu bedroom scene.

Hua Zhuyue wasn’t a professional actress, nor was Xu Chunliang. Still, anyone normal would instinctively know a bit about intimate action scenes.

In the darkness of the cave, Xu Chunliang whispered to Hua Zhuyue’s ear: "You call out first so I can hear."

Hua Zhuyue snapped: "Why should I call first? Can’t you?"

Xu Chunliang said: "All for the sake of escape, don’t you trust my character? Generally, after inhalation of the Peach Blossom Curse, the woman talks more."

Hua Zhuyue gritted her teeth secretly, deciding to go all out today.

Xu Chunliang said: "You should call out."

Hua Zhuyue was so frustrated she wanted to kick him off the bed; even actors need to build up their emotions. She hadn’t had any professional training, but she tried to call out, with Xu Chunliang taking on the director’s role: "Calling out like that doesn’t work, sounds like you’re being hit, clearly fake."

Hua Zhuyue was speechless. His demands were high; if he’s so capable, why doesn’t he call out? Besides, not all women like making noise, and there’s no mood in such a situation.

Hua Zhuyue whispered: "I have no emotions for calling."

Xu Chunliang sighed, put his arm around her shoulder, and whispered: "Let’s cultivate feelings first; just pretend I’m someone you like."

With Xu Chunliang holding her, Hua Zhuyue felt her body becoming tender; now she suspected this guy was taking advantage of her intentionally. Yet, she didn’t resist, thinking inwardly to herself: what’s pretend, it is real. Her soft body clung to Xu Chunliang, feeling this close encounter was particularly enjoyable.

She reflexively hugged Xu Chunliang back.

Xu Chunliang shamelessly reminded Hua Zhuyue: "Sister Hua, this is all for the sake of escape, no intention to take advantage of you, don’t misunderstand me."

Cao Mulan was currently in the Soldier Transport Path, able to hear Xu Chunliang and Hua Zhuyue’s voices clearly. Listening for a while, even she felt embarrassed as a bystander. Beside her, the woman named Hongxiu had eyes glowing brightly, softly speaking: "They’re certainly enjoying themselves."

Cao Mulan glanced coldly at her and said: "You longing to join them?"

Hongxiu lowered her head: "I wouldn’t dare."

Cao Mulan said, "Keep an eye on them here, and wait for me to make a decision when I return." She cursed silently in her heart, thinking, "You didn’t say you didn’t want to, just claimed you didn’t dare. Do you think I’m deaf to what you’re plotting?"

Hongxiu said, "The battle is so intense, I estimate they will be exhausted and drained within an hour at most."

Cao Mulan said, "These two are cunning; you must not be careless."

Hongxiu said, "No matter how powerful they are, they cannot withstand the effects of Taohua Sha."

Cao Mulan had already turned and walked away.

Yan Hong lay motionless on the stone platform, with Xiahou Zun having previously examined him, his expression grave, suggesting the situation was bleak.

Cao Mulan said, "Father, how is his condition?"

Xiahou Zun sighed, "Who exactly is Xu Chunliang? He managed to plant poisoned needles inside Yan Hong’s body. Few in the world today can master such a skill."

Cao Mulan said, "He claims it is the Autumn Death Needle."

Xiahou Zun said, "I’ve only seen the Autumn Death Needle in secret texts. The method of planting and resolving it has long been lost. How does this young Xu Chunliang know of it?"

Cao Mulan said, "I’ve looked into his background. He hails from Huichun Hall, indeed from a family with deep mastery."

Xiahou Zun said, "I’ve been in seclusion for years, never expecting such a formidable figure to emerge."

Cao Mulan said, "No matter how formidable, he is still trapped within the Red Dust Reincarnation Array by me."

Xiahou Zun’s profound gaze fell upon his daughter’s face as he spoke softly, "He has no grudge against us; do you intend to exterminate him completely?"

Cao Mulan said, "They have a vendetta with Wu Yuanyi. This visit is to hold us accountable, especially that Hua Zhuyue. After Ji Buyao’s disappearance, she was entrusted with command and dispatching authority of the Orchid Sect, effectively acting as the Sect Leader."

Xiahou Zun said, "Do you intend to trap them forever?"

Cao Mulan shook her head, "Not necessarily. No matter how skilled they are, they can’t escape the Taohua Sha. Once they’re exhausted and have sullied themselves, with the dirt I hold over them, they’ll never dare defy my orders again."

"Only, they might not obey you."

Cao Mulan sneered, "If they refuse to obey, I’ll make them disappear forever."

Xiahou Zun gazed at his daughter with admiration. Despite her youth, her cunning and tactics were already exceptional. The Jianghu is treacherous, and in the current societal environment, maintaining the operation of Pianmen is increasingly difficult. If extraordinary measures are not adopted, they can hardly sustain themselves.

Especially during the years Xiahou Zun was in seclusion, all properties were managed by his daughter. She not only thrived in the herbal business but also brought the old subordinates under control, which he hadn’t anticipated.

The greatest threat to Pianmen now is his sworn brother Wu Yuanyi. Since his son’s death, Wu Yuanyi has become extremely unhinged and desperate for vengeance, disregarding the law. Over history, despite Pianmen disciples committing many wrongs, it was mostly for profit; madness like Wu Yuanyi’s is rare.

Cao Mulan said, "Father, there’s something I don’t know whether I should say or not."

Xiahou Zun smiled, "What can’t be said between us, father and daughter?"

Cao Mulan said, "The reason these two found our main altar is essentially because Wu Yuanyi led them here."

Xiahou Zun sighed, "Your second uncle’s only son died tragically at the Orchid Sect. It’s understandable he wants revenge on them." Wu Yuanyi ranks second among their sworn brothers, hence Xiahou Zun’s words.

Cao Mulan said, "The enmity of a son’s death is irreconcilable. He seeks revenge for his son, which I cannot condemn, but his insane retaliation, under Pianmen’s banner against the Orchid Sect, is endangering our interests."

Xiahou Zun knows what his daughter means. She has repeatedly pointed out that Wu Yuanyi has brought too many troubles to Pianmen and should be distanced sooner rather than later. Otherwise, if Wu Yuanyi causes a major issue one day, Pianmen might be implicated.

In Cao Mulan’s view, her father is too concerned with Jianghu loyalty, ignoring the evolving times. The old ways are no longer viable.

The night’s trouble was brought by Yan Hong, yet he wouldn’t have found them without his uncle’s guidance. The root of this calamity lies with Wu Yuanyi. Cao Mulan sees Wu Yuanyi as a ticking super bomb bound to explode. They must distance themselves from him, for indecision will lead to chaos.

Xiahou Zun said, "Mulan, I can ignore others’ affairs, but your second uncle saved my life—how can I bear to expel him from Pianmen?"

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