However,

"She still doesn't know it was the junior who told me this secret?"

Upon seeing Tianxuan veer away from the topic of modesty, Gongsun Qingyue immediately speculated.

For the first time in her life, she had gained an advantage over this old hussy, even outwitting her completely—a feat worth chronicling. If the other found out that the secret hadn't been discovered by her, it would be quite a blow to her pride.

Although this couldn't salvage the situation, it could certainly demoralize her opponent.

Moreover, even if Tianxuan cut ties with righteous indignation, both knew that the one romping in the bushes was the currently dignified and elegant Tianxuan; it was an open secret, no need for pretense.

"Unless... the junior doesn't yet know Gongsun Yuanxi's true body." A thought flashed through Gongsun Qingyue's mind.

"The old hussy still cares a bit about face, or perhaps she doesn't dare let the junior know how shameless she is."

Perhaps the Old Demon had been deceiving Jiang Li all along, with Jiang Li still oblivious that he was talking back to his own master.

Maybe this was leverage she could use.

Gongsun Qingyue didn't know that it had been Jiang Li who had exposed Tianxuan's identity, placing her at the pinnacle. Now sensing a possible weakness, she thought she had grasped an opportunity.

But—

"Ah, if only you had your master's strength, you wouldn't need to worry about facing your junior's offense," said Tianxuan, hand on her cheek, her words laced with double meanings, "If you could battle Jiang Li for three days and three nights, then even if other women came knocking, they couldn't compete with you."

Gongsun Qingyue's pupils shook violently.

"She found out."

She had just noticed this potential opportunity when the Old Demon immediately became aware of her realization and directly issued a threat.

—If Gongsun Qingyue wanted to leverage it, she could just confront the issue openly, reveal the identities and all; after all, she wouldn't be the one to lose.

Tianxuan unmistakably conveyed this meaning.

And once things were out in the open, even if she could argue for the position of the first wife, what would it matter?

One was an hour, the other three days and three nights; Jiang Li spent far more time with Tianxuan than with Gongsun Qingyue. Who the legal wife would be remained uncertain, but it was clear who mattered more.

Though people couldn't be intimate all the time, even a single encounter would create a significant time difference.

The power of realm really can be used in such ways!

Gongsun Qingyue felt as though she had opened her eyes to a new world.

And this old hussy—

"What the Master says is very true," Gongsun Qingyue said, her previously sharp demeanor quietly withdrawn.

Facing an enemy full of schemes, she opted for a strategic retreat.

"Sigh, being called 'Master' all day makes me feel old," Tianxuan shifted her body, leaning on her chair, and laughed, "When we're alone, you should call me 'sister.' That way, I can also feel younger."

I call you 'disciple,' you call me 'sister'; to each their own.

Absolutely ridiculous!

Gongsun Qingyue's teeth almost shattered with anger, feeling a profound sense of outrage.

But remembering the aftermath of laying her cards on the table, she temporarily swallowed her fury, gritting her teeth so hard that she managed to squeeze out the words, "Sister—sister—"

"Good, my obedient disciple."

Tianxuan covered her mouth with her sleeve, chuckling softly, her face full of delight.

This rebellious disciple was still easy to manipulate, unlike Jiang Li, a kind of outrageous rebel not found just anywhere.

Gongsun Qingyue's emotions surged, barely suppressing her anger.

For now, she would endure, let the other revel in triumph for a while longer. Once she advanced to the fourth rank, she would settle the score with this old hussy.

"If there's nothing urgent, disciple—"

Before Gongsun Qingyue could finish, she saw Tianxuan looking straight at her, "Sister will go rest now."

Endure!

"Go on, rest up, you must be tired."

At this, Tianxuan couldn't help but giggle again.

This almost caused Gongsun Qingyue to lose control of her expression, and, with a sharp flick of her sleeve, she turned and strode away.

Today was another defeat for Gongsun Qingyue.

"You're still too green to fight with your master, Qingyue," Tianxuan said with a smile, watching his senior disciple's retreating figure.

"You're still thinking about turning the tables, not to mention that even with my help and Jiang Li's, advancing to fourth-rank will take a considerable amount of time. And even if you advance to fourth-rank, you are definitely no match for that rebellious disciple."

Tianxuan was well aware of Gongsun Qingyue's plans, which were nothing more than biding her time until the right opportunity arose.

She didn't know that such thoughts were entirely induced by her own words as a master.

Tianxuan had been completely defeated earlier and had been contradicted by Jiang Li, who kept calling her "Master".

Thinking about this, Tianxuan couldn't help but gently press her lower abdomen.

The lingering sensation of the surreal encounter still remained in her consciousness, which was the main reason she pleaded for mercy.

"Master had really lost face before, being exposed at such a moment. If you had known, it probably would have troubled you for over a hundred years. So just be like your master, my... dear sister."

Tianxuan leaned on a jade chair, murmuring to herself.

No hurry, let's just play along with this evil disciple.

She enjoyed watching this evil disciple get irritated while reluctantly calling her 'sister'.

---

Meanwhile, Gongsun Qingyue woke up, furious enough to bite Jiang Li's shoulder, yet not even leaving a tooth mark.

Seeing Jiang Li's curious look, Gongsun Qingyue couldn't help feeling frustrated.

She had indeed not recovered yet, but even after Jiang Li had fought the Old Demon in the dream, which was exhausting on a spiritual level, he seemed unfazed.

Even then, she couldn't withstand even an hour against Jiang Li and couldn't leave a mark.

Jiang Li, observing Gongsun Qingyue's expression, knew his senior sister must have lost again.

Though Gongsun Qingyue entered the dream secretly, there was no way she could hide it from Jiang Li while he was awake, especially since Xiao Tian's presence had already given him a premonition in the dream world.

Under such circumstances, stopping was not an option, and frankly, Jiang Li was more excited than ever.

Thus, Jiang Li had some guesses about why Gongsun Qingyue entered the dream, but he didn't expect her to lose so miserably.

He didn't know what method Tianxuan had used to infuriate his senior sister so much.

'I'll have to stand up for my senior sister later,' Jiang Li thought silently.

He wondered if his accommodation of Yang Jian's Dao Fruit was influencing his feelings towards Gongsun Qingyue, adding a sense of indulgence to his original affection, like treating a partner or a close kin.

Although Jiang Li was technically Gongsun Qingyue's elder, such indulgence really shouldn't be there.

'Don't etch everything into the Dao Fruit.'

Realizing this thought had surfaced again, Jiang Li sighed inwardly.

He truly understood the meaning of Dao Fruit being the cause and effect. Even without clear indications in the Dao Fruit, one naturally felt slightly influenced after receiving it.

Perhaps it was trivial, but the influence was still there.

Whether Gongsun Qingyue felt something similar, he didn't know.

While contemplating, Jiang Li suddenly felt an itch in his throat, with silvery-white teeth gently biting, and his skin slowly licked.

Looking down, he saw Gongsun Qingyue, her body emanating plant essence energy nurturing her figure, while the Treasure Lotus Lamp appeared above, casting down Pure Light. The jade-like lotus lamp looked almost indistinguishable from a real one.

Could there really be an influence?

Jiang Li didn't know if his speculation was true; he only knew Gongsun Qingyue probably couldn't reconcile with her defeat and thought she had succeeded.

In that case, no more words were necessary.

Battle!

---

Thereafter, intermittently supported by the Treasure Lotus Lamp, the senior sister managed to fight for two or three more hours, eventually falling asleep in the late night.

The next day came, and a dog bark sounded from outside the door.

That was Xiao Tian, who had stayed up all night, signaling that someone was coming.

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