At this moment, the Slit-Mouthed Woman assumed the alluring appearance of the fairy Bi Yao, with a voluptuous figure and legs that went on forever. Every movement and every smile exuded a captivating charm.
Her reputation was also quite renowned, a celebrated prodigy in cultivation.
Therefore, her words immediately drew the attention of many.
Numerous male beings flocked towards her, eager to ascertain the truth of her statement.
However, many of their intentions were impure, using the excuse of getting closer to steal furtive glances at the Slit-Mouthed Woman's scantily clad body, secretly swallowing hard.
"Where is there any safe haven now? The Nether Undying Vine can traverse underground at will; there is nowhere it cannot reach."
As the Void Sword Sect's flying boat approached, Ji Mo happened to overhear the Slit-Mouthed Woman's words and kindly offered a correction.
He had been tracking the movements of the Nether Undying Vine and had learned some of its characteristics, that it could move unimpeded through mud and stone, meaning there was nowhere it couldn't reach.
Thus, no safe haven could possibly exist.
Ji Hanhan was also quite direct, launching into self-promotion: "Although the Nether Undying Vine is terrifying, as long as everyone boards our Void Sword Sect's flying boat, we can guarantee everyone's safety. Of course, a small fee is required."
Wu Gongce's face darkened. Damn it, this was their Heavenly Origin Sect's flying boat, merely mortgaged to you temporarily, and now it's your Void Sword Sect's?
Recalling the exorbitant entrance fees extorted upon entry and now being extorted for boat fare, and on their own flying boat at that, he was about to explode with anger.
Wu Gongce said indignantly, "Has your Void Sword Sect gone mad for money? Do you really think a single Sword Vein Azure Stone can withstand the Nether Undying Vine? You are ignorant and utterly foolish. Even if you hide in the sky on your flying boat, you will ultimately not escape disaster. You ignorant fools have no idea of the terror of the Nether Undying Vine. And you boast of protecting us? Do you take us for fools? No one will fall for your deceitful trap."
Immediately, a chorus of boos and curses erupted from the surroundings.
Everyone cursed the Void Sword Sect for being shameless and brazen. No one believed Ji Mo's words, preferring to believe the Slit-Mouthed Woman's lies over Ji Mo's claim of being able to protect them.
Ji Mo shrugged and said indifferently, "Good intentions are mistaken for malice. If you don't believe me, so be it. Don't regret it. Next time you want to board the flying boat, it won't be so easy."
He had initially felt pity for these people and intended to charge only a small fee for his troubles to save them. Since these scoundrels were so ungrateful, he would let them fend for themselves.
Ji Mo would not indulge them.
"Hmph, ridiculous. I, Feng Kun, would rather die than board your Void Sword Sect's flying boat. Fairy Bi Yao, please lead the way and guide everyone to a safe place. We all believe you."
Feng Kun declared impassionedly from within the crowd, then smiled fawningly at the Slit-Mouthed Woman, his face a picture of a sycophantic dog.
This old lecher, old in age but not in heart, clearly hadn't changed his lecherous ways and harbored wicked intentions towards the Slit-Mouthed Woman, deliberately trying to curry favor.
Spurred on by Feng Kun and Wu Gongce, all the beings chose to follow the Slit-Mouthed Woman.
The Slit-Mouthed Woman looked up and gave Ji Mo a mocking expression, immensely pleased.
No matter how clear-headed you are, you still cannot resist my bewitching words.
"You're still too green to compete with me."
She cast a disdainful glance at Ji Mo, then led the group of beings towards a valley.
However, not everyone followed the Slit-Mouthed Woman; one solitary figure remained.
A sweet and shy voice rang out, "May I board your flying boat? My fellow disciples have all perished, and I've lost my spatial ring, so I can't afford the fare. Could I owe it to you? I will definitely repay you double in the future."
This was a young fairy, with delicate and exquisite features, clear and intelligent crystal-red eyes, and a petite and graceful figure, looking utterly pitiable.
Her body was somewhat frail, and her clothes bore traces of blood, giving people a strong desire to protect her.
Ji Mo felt that this person looked somewhat familiar; she seemed to be the little fairy he had rescued from the claws of a fierce beast a few days ago.
Fate was truly wondrous; he never expected to meet her again.
"Come aboard, there's no charge for you."
Ji Mo looked at her pitiful appearance and waved his hand, inviting her onto the flying boat.
Xia Wan'er, standing nearby, felt a pang of jealousy. Why was Mr. Ji staring at this girl? She was flat-chested and skinny; what was so good to look at?
Something was wrong. Could Mr. Ji like this type?
Did he like flat-chested girls?
But breasts could be augmented, yet she had never heard of them being reduced.
Xia Wan'er looked down at her own proud curves, feeling for the first time that being too well-endowed wasn't necessarily a good thing, and her face immediately fell into a frown.
"Young lady, you have made a wise choice. May I ask for your name?"
Sima Hongfeng spoke, appraising the fairy with great satisfaction.
The sect had no considerate female disciples, and the Ancestral Master had no maidservants to attend to him. This girl looked quite good, appearing very obedient. Perhaps she could be recruited into the sect to serve as a maidservant for the Ancestral Master?
"Replying to Sect Master Sima, this humble one's name is Tu Shan Mingyue, from the Qingqiu Demon Sect."
The little fairy politely bowed to Sima Hongfeng, calmly stating her origin.
She felt immensely grateful to the Void Sword Sect and didn't know how to repay their life-saving grace.
"Qingqiu Demon Sect?"
Upon learning the fairy's identity and origin, Sima Hongfeng's attitude underwent a complete 180-degree turn. He let out a heavy snort, and his expression turned quite unpleasant.
"What, is our Void Sword Sect mortal enemies with the Qingqiu Demon Sect?"
Ji Mo asked curiously, pulling the simple-minded fellow aside.
The simple-minded fellow shook his head, then nodded again, explaining the reason: "Speaking of which, the Qingqiu Demon Sect and our Void Sword Sect have a great connection. In the past, the Qingqiu Demon Sect faced a catastrophe, and it was you, Ancestral Master, who intervened and saved them. To repay this, the ancestor of the Qingqiu Demon Sect promised that the most outstanding successor of each generation from Qingqiu would marry into our Void Sword Sect. This tradition has continued for thousands of years, and the two sides were like family. However, later we fell into decline, and their sect also got a new sect master who looked down on others. They unilaterally broke the original promise. Therefore, the Void Sword Sect has always looked down on such perfidious individuals."
Ji Mo blinked his eyes, surprised by this past grievance.
To be honest, the Qingqiu Demon Sect was indeed not acting properly.
But arranged marriages weren't the only way; if they didn't want to marry their daughter, so be it. A forced marriage wouldn't be sweet, so there was no need to dwell on it.
Ji Mo said, "Sect Master, let's forget about these old trivial matters. There's no need to hold a grudge. Our Void Sword Sect disciples have no shortage of wives."
Sima Hongfeng sighed. Since the Ancestral Master had spoken, he naturally dared not disobey, and his expression improved considerably.
Tu Shan Mingyue's hearing was very acute, and she heard their conversation clearly. Her expression first showed shock, then immense shame.
"I cannot let this go. I am the most outstanding successor of the Qingqiu Demon Sect this generation, and I will uphold my promise and marry into your Void Sword Sect."
Tu Shan Mingyue clenched her fair little fists, her expression exceptionally serious.
The Tu Shan clan must never be a perfidious one. Regardless of the sect's attitude, she had made up her mind to uphold the promise of her ancestors.
"Well done, girl! You are very good!"
Sima Hongfeng showed his admiration, his impression of Tu Shan Mingyue greatly improved.
"Miss Tu Shan, there's no need for that. Love should be free, and arranged marriages are not to be adhered to."
Ji Mo shook his head, feeling it was completely unnecessary.
Mainly, the dozen or so disciples of the Void Sword Sect were all unattractive, with the simple-minded fellow being the most outstanding. Such a lovely young girl would be wronged no matter who she married.
Tu Shan Mingyue became conflicted, but she quickly made a decision. Her promise was paramount; no matter what, she would uphold it.
On the other side.
The Slit-Mouthed Woman led the crowd into an extremely secluded valley.
This place was indeed naturally unique, with a special magnetic field that could conceal life auras, likely allowing them to evade the pursuit of the Nether Undying Vine for a short period.
"Thanks to Fairy Bi Yao for bringing us to this safe haven. If we had believed the Void Sword Sect's nonsense, we would have just waited to die outside."
Everyone thanked the Slit-Mouthed Woman in succession, and some of the males even went out of their way to show great attentiveness and fawn over her.
The Slit-Mouthed Woman was inwardly overjoyed; the feeling of toying with these fools in the palm of her hand was simply marvelous.
She secretly communicated with the Nether Undying Vine, ordering it to hurry over and annihilate this bunch of idiots.
Feng Kun, eager to show off, spared no expense, deploying numerous killing formations within the valley.
Then, he approached the Slit-Mouthed Woman and boasted, "Fairy Bi Yao, I have set up multiple killing formations. Even if the Nether Undying Vine attacks, it will suffer greatly. To protect you, I have paid a heavy price."
The Slit-Mouthed Woman's expression froze, and her mouth twitched incessantly. This damned old bastard was ruining her plans.
"Fairy Bi Yao, I have sacrificed so much for you, shouldn't you show some appreciation?"
Feng Kun kept raising his eyebrows, his expression lewd and extremely annoying.
The Slit-Mouthed Woman could no longer stand it; she was almost driven mad. Gritting her teeth, she said, "Yes, I should show some appreciation. I will eat you bite by bite."
Feng Kun's breathing suddenly quickened, and he said eagerly, "Then shall we find a secluded place where no one is around? Fairy Bi Yao, don't go easy on me just because I'm old; actually, I'm strong for my age and very potent."
"No need. For this sort of thing, I prefer it in broad daylight, it's... exciting..."
Sensing that the Nether Undying Vine had arrived, the Slit-Mouthed Woman stopped pretending. She grinned wildly, revealed her true form, and ferociously pounced.
"Fairy Bi Yao, why has your mouth split open... Ah, a monster!"