Immediately afterwards, the remaining cultivators were also executed on the spot by the True Dragon in different ways.
"Commander Chi, these cultivators have all been executed as you ordered. Please give your next instructions, Commander Chi!"
"Have the Dragon Cavalry assemble outside the city and march to the border of the Southern Barbarian Kingdom in two hours!"
"yes!"
After saying that, the dozen or so real dragons took off and headed out of the city.
"Thank you," Gu Baizhi said sincerely, looking at Qin Chijing with genuine eyes.
"It's alright. If you have nothing to do now, then come with me to the secluded place I mentioned earlier."
"Um"
Gu Baizhi boarded Qin Chijing's true dragon. This was the third time Gu Baizhi had ridden a true dragon. The first time was when Qin Muxue rescued her from the Southern Barbarian King, and she rode the true dragon in Qin Muxue's arms. The second time was when Qin Muxue took her to see her mother, and she rode the true dragon in Qin Muxue's arms as well.
Gu Baizhi was actually quite happy to ride the dragon this time, because she finally didn't have to be held in someone else's arms anymore. Every time Qin Muxue held Gu Baizhi in her arms in public, she would blush terribly. It would take her a long time to recover after getting out of Qin Muxue's arms each time.
Now she can finally experience what it's like to ride a real dragon!
Are you ready?
"Hmm," Gu Baizhi smiled at Qin Chijing.
"Um...then you..." Qin Chijing said shyly.
"What?" Gu Baizhi asked, looking at Qin Chijing, whose expression seemed a little off.
"Come into my arms..."
As soon as she finished speaking, a deep blush spread across Gu Baizhi's cheeks.
"Does it have to be in my arms...?"
Gu Baizhi's face was now completely red. She carefully stepped back and looked down at the ground.
"Hmm...yes, your spiritual power hasn't recovered yet. If you ride on the true dragon...you're very likely to fall off. For your safety, I'll hold you..."
Gu Baizhi's heart was already a little broken.
Why do I always have to be held in someone's arms whenever I ride the dragon?
Whose problem is this, really?
But while Gu Baizhi was still pondering whether or not to ride the dragon, a soldier from the Dragon Cavalry rode a dragon and flew into the sky.
"General Chi, Commander Qin has issued an urgent order for you to lead all the Dragon Cavalry troops in the city to Nanqin City immediately to await orders!"
"yes!"
Hmm? Did something happen to Qin Muxue at the border? Why is she in such a hurry to gather the Dragon Cavalry in the city?
Gu Baizhi was still thinking when suddenly she felt a sudden weightlessness—her feet suddenly left the ground, and an arm reached under her knees and lifted her up steadily.
"My apologies, Miss Gu, but I have urgent business to attend to. I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you."
And so, Gu Baizhi was carried onto the dragon again. The dragon soared into the sky and flew towards the outside of the city.
After a while, the dragon landed on the ground, and what came into view was a wooden house surrounded by bamboo forest. There was also a small stream next to the house, with the sound of the spring flowing gently. Occasionally, spirit birds would sing in the bamboo forest. The overall environment was very quiet and enchanting.
Qin Chijing dismounted from the dragon's back and gently put Gu Baizhi down from his arms.
"Miss Gu, I'm sorry for offending you along the way. I should be going now. I hope we'll meet again someday."
Thank you so much for your help along the way.
After Gu Baizhi finished speaking, Qin Chijing rode the true dragon and flew into the sky.
After watching Qin Chijing leave from the ground, Gu Baizhi began to carefully examine the wooden house.
The cabin wasn't very big, with only two rooms: a bedroom and a living room. Inside, there was some furniture: a bed, a cabinet, a table, and a chair.
Gu Baizhi was quite satisfied with her hiding place. At least she was all alone here, so she wouldn't be disturbed or bullied.
Gu Baizhi spent the entire afternoon cleaning the wooden house thoroughly. She took out some essential items from her storage ring. After finishing everything, Gu Baizhi collapsed onto the bed, exhausted.
Gu Baizhi wanted to just go to sleep, but the sweat on her body made her extremely uncomfortable.
Since arriving at White Lotus Peak of the Heavenly Sword Sect, Gu Baizhi has been extremely clean, demanding that her room be spotless and treating her body with utmost care.
In the end, Gu Baizhi decided to take a bath before going to sleep. Gu Baizhi took a bath towel from her storage ring and slowly walked to the stream.
She removed all her clothes and slowly walked into the crystal-clear stream. The water wasn't deep, only reaching Gu Baizhi's waist. Standing beneath the stream, Gu Baizhi let the cool, clear water flow over her fair, delicate skin. She scooped up some water with one hand and gently splashed it onto her skin, admiring her own beautiful complexion.
Hmph! They take such good care of themselves, but in the end, they're the ones who benefit!
Gu Baizhi angrily splashed the water.
As the moon rose higher and darkness fell, Gu Baizhi wrapped herself in a towel and emerged from the stream, returning to her bedroom.
Gu Baizhi lay on the bed, looking up at the ceiling. She thought about her experiences over the past few days: being bullied by her disciple Chong Shi, almost being captured by the Southern Barbarian King and taken back to the Southern Barbarian Kingdom, then being forced into becoming Qin Muxue's wife, and now being framed and almost humiliated by those scumbags.
What a cruel twist of fate...
Gu Baizhi's eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and she soon drifted off to sleep.
For the next few days, Gu Baizhi recuperated in the wooden house, occasionally taking walks in the bamboo forest. The demonic energy within her body had completely dissipated, and her spiritual energy had returned to a more stable state. Now Gu Baizhi could use her spiritual power again; although she hadn't fully recovered, she could still manage basic self-defense.
Just as Gu Baizhi was about to continue her cultivation to recover and recuperate, a loud scream suddenly rang out in the forest.
Moreover, powerful demonic energy emanated from the surroundings, making Gu Baizhi feel extremely uncomfortable.
What the heck?! Where did that sound come from?!
And what the hell is this powerful demonic energy?!
After thinking it over, Gu Baizhi finally decided to go and investigate the situation herself.
She summoned her lightsaber and headed deeper into the forest. Suddenly, a huge black shadow swept past her. Gu Baizhi immediately followed.
Then a tiger-like magical beast appeared before her. It was a tiger-shaped magical beast at the peak of the Yuan Ying realm, more than a whole realm higher than Gu Baizhi. The demonic energy emanating from it could be felt for miles around. Seeing this magical beast, Gu Baizhi felt a little overwhelmed again.
We finally found a comfortable and peaceful place, but after enjoying it for only a few days, we have to move...
Gu Baizhi sighed helplessly.
Just as Gu Baizhi was about to leave, she suddenly noticed something amiss with the demonic energy. It was emanating bursts of spiritual energy, and was converting it at an incredibly rapid pace. Only then did Gu Baizhi realize that it wasn't a demonic creature at all, but a demonic spirit creature—an extremely rare and special beast. Its beast core possessed an exceptional ability to convert demonic energy into spiritual energy. This was exactly what Gu Baizhi wanted.