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Chapter 46

Elder Liu was in her mansion getting ready to sleep. There was tea next to her bed, the usual tea she always drank. The maids had always set it out for her to drink each night to help … Read more

Chapter 45

Elder Liu kept watch over the seclusion chamber. After the full moon, Risless had come out and tried to get to Dong Chen. After that, she went back into the chamber. The morning she saw her running Elder … Read more

Chapter 44

It was a long night, and I had just given back the key to Elder Liu for safe keeping. She said that Risless still hadn’t come out of Seclusion. Mom the Sect Master, I just don’t know what … Read more

Chapter 43

Elder Liu left and all I can do is take a deep breath. The full moon is coming soon. In the room, I stayed until nightfall and a familiar voice came.

“Dong Chen?”

“I’m here,” I answer. “I’m … Read more

Chapter 42

“My big sister in this Sect told me it was, because if they found me out then I can no longer guard you,” the voice said. “I have to become someone you can trust if I want to … Read more

Chapter 41

In seclusion, Risless was shut away from the world and circulating her Qi back and forth around her meridians. There was more power than there was before, an increase she had realized.

Was the drinking of Yang from … Read more

Chapter 40

The next morning Hou Jian went out and performed as usual under the tutelage of the Third Elder. The training was more strict, and they were taught more combat styles and stealth. Qin Zheng as usual excelled in … Read more

Chapter 39

I had been stuck in the room for several days with nothing to do. Mom, not coming out of seclusion seemed to make everything boring, or at least it would have been boring if I didn’t realize my … Read more

Chapter 37

“It can be hidden,” Elder Liu said. “Cultivators can hide pregnancy and can even delay development of the unborn child.”

Elder Liu had finally spoken after a long silence, but there were other things had to ask because … Read more