C2 Holy Maiden of Devil Sect

She slipped her hand into her sleeve and produced a jade pendant, green and gleaming like a precious gem, adorned with an exquisite pattern and exuding a chill.

"This pendant is linked to my divine sense. Only those with greater cultivation than mine can sense anything amiss with it."

Yet, Murong Yan didn't hand it to Jiang Su directly; instead, she tossed it onto the bed, indicating that he should pick it up himself.

This was the very personal jade pendant the system had referred to! Wearing it, his cultivation level would remain undetected by others.

But the Female Ruler's demeanor was somewhat odd.

Murong Yan's actions implied she was only willing to marry him, a man she deemed worthless, because of Jiang Su's good looks. There was no hint of true affection in her gaze.

Her next words sent a chill down Jiang Su's spine.

"The Devil Sect is fraught with peril. This pendant could save your life. Stay put in this room, and I assure you, you'll survive."

She was essentially confining Jiang Su to this room indefinitely.

Her idea was ludicrous.

Watching her svelte silhouette exit the door, Jiang Su clenched the jade pendant and allowed himself a small smile.

A man knows when to yield.

After all, this pendant was the reward he was entitled to for signing in.

The system's mechanical voice echoed in Jiang Su's mind once more.

"Mission released."

"Check-in location: The back mountain of the First Devil Sect."

"Time limit: three hours."

"Your reward: a Top-quality Spirit Gathering Pill and the mystical technique 'Shadowless Step.'"

Such Spirit Gathering Pills were coveted by Pill Cultivators in the Cultivation World, who would spend decades, even centuries, amassing the spiritual force needed to create them! The spiritual energy within a Top-quality Spirit Gathering Pill could propel a cultivator through at least one minor realm!

The system was truly remarkable!

Jiang Su swiftly grabbed his clothes and dressed with haste.

Thankfully, he retained the memories of the body's original owner; otherwise, he wouldn't have had the faintest idea how to don these garments.

With only three hours to spare and his current level of cultivation, it would take him over an hour just to reach his destination. Time was of the essence.

The original owner was a Sword Cultivator, one of the esteemed Five Spirit Cultivators, holding the most revered status in the entire Cultivation World.

He lacked a spiritual root within him, making cultivation a challenge. As a result, he was unable to draw spiritual energy into his body and reach the Qi Refining Stage.

Such a shame!

Jiang Su fastened the jade pendant at his waist and exited the boudoir of the Empress of the Devil Sect, sword in hand—a sword that had been the faithful companion of its previous master for over two decades.

If she insisted he stay, then he was all the more determined to leave.

He had been masked at their wedding. Now, with this jade pendant concealing his power, few could discern his true level of cultivation.

Jiang Su was already in the corridor when he noticed a procession approaching from behind.

"Holy Maiden, Elder Wuxin has decreed that unless you perfect the fifth form of the Jade Lady's Heart Sutra, you are not to leave. Please, don't put me in a difficult position."

Was someone there? The Holy Maiden of the Devil Sect?

"Since when do you have a say in my affairs? I'm at a critical juncture. Is it wrong for me to take a walk and clear my mind?"

The speaker was none other than Shen Yunqing, Elder Wuxin's disciple and the Holy Maiden of the First Devil Sect!

Turning, Jiang Su caught sight of Shen Yunqing approaching. Her tall, lithe figure moved with an effortless grace, her garments whispering with each step. She donned a white low-cut gown beneath a gossamer silk shawl, cinched at the waist with a white belt.

Her lustrous black hair was coiled into an elegant bun, her skin was porcelain-smooth, and her fine features lent her an adorable appearance.

Yet, Jiang Su's mind was free of distraction.

She could be the epitome of beauty, but she would never compare to his wife.

He simply figured the Holy Maiden would know her way around.

And so, he stepped in front of Shen Yunqing and her entourage, blocking their path.