MTL NOVEL Chapter 9
Chapter 9: The Hundred-Year-Old Maiden Unable to Control Her Emotions
Zhou Tong managed to support the collapsed Mu Ran Ya with one hand, helping her sit cross-legged with difficulty.
“Master, I want to help you suppress the Heart Demon. Can you cover that mirror?”
Zhou Tong pointed at the Heaven Mirror; he disliked the feeling of being watched.
“That’s not difficult. Although I’m at the end of my strength, I can still destroy a mirror,” Mu Ran Ya replied, her gaze fierce as she stared into the horizon; a powerful fluctuation was gathering.
“How dare you!”
Mo Liushu panicked. The Heaven Mirror was the sect’s treasure; if it were destroyed, she would face severe consequences.
However, if they removed it now, she’d be unable to continue monitoring Zhou Tong, which made her reluctant.
After some calculation, she made her choice.
“Don’t get cocky. It won’t be long before the Joyful Union Sect completely disappears. At that time, let’s see who can protect you, you useless fool!”
As soon as she spoke, she withdrew the Heaven Mirror. Mu Ran Ya coughed up a mouthful of blood and her aura weakened further.
At the same time, black smoke began to emerge from her body, filled with sinister malice; this was a magical barrier, the manifestation of a Heart Demon.
“Little one, quickly hide. Don’t get tainted by this thing; otherwise, you’ll be risking your life.”
Mu Ran Ya said anxiously; no one understood the horror of the Heart Demon better than she did. This force targeted the spirit; anyone with weak spiritual power would be instantly defeated.
Even with her powerful cultivation, she was tortured to the point of feeling worse than death; Zhou Tong, being just a boy, would be reduced to ashes if he dared to touch it!
“Do you think I’m who? Just a mere Heart Demon; how could I regard it with any seriousness?”
Without waiting for a response, Zhou Tong reached out and touched Mu Ran Ya.
“Don’t… ah!!”
Mu Ran Ya’s face changed drastically, and just as she tried to stop him, she felt two burning palms pressing against her soft waist.
In an instant, her body felt electrified, unable to stop shaking violently.
Perhaps due to the Heart Demon, her body became extremely sensitive; her captivating eyes even brimmed with mist, looking unbearably beautiful.
She was about to get angry when she suddenly sensed an overwhelmingly powerful spiritual force emanating from Zhou Tong, which instantly suppressed the Heart Demon, allowing her to relax considerably.
“This… is this your spiritual power?”
Her stunning face showed unprecedented surprise.
This pure spiritual power was extraordinarily strong, the bane of all Heart Demons.
However, she still did not know that this spiritual power was merely the tip of the iceberg for Zhou Tong.
In his previous life, Zhou Tong was just one step away from the Imperial Realm, his spiritual power even crossing into the Imperial Realm. Now, having been reborn, he did not inherit his cultivation but retained his complete spiritual power.
In the current world, he was considered the best, with hardly anyone daring to claim the second position.
“Little one…”
Mu Ran Ya’s red lips moved slightly, but inside her heart surged immense waves; could this child be her destined Fortune Star? Perhaps the Joyful Union Sect was not meant to perish after all.
With that thought, she couldn’t help but smile softly.
In that instant, the world lost its color; her unparalleled grace seemed to materialize, transforming into shimmering waves of light, sweeping over the bleak grass, withered wood, barren plains, and vast skies.
Zhou Tong was surprised to find that the surrounding space was beginning to show signs of vitality, which was simply beyond reason.
When she raised her hand to dance in the world, everything in it was captivated by her every frown and smile.
The Joyful Union Sect’s Joyful Harmony Celestial Skill had actually reached such an extraordinary level!
Then, Zhou Tong shook his head slightly, denying that thought.
If it were really that powerful, the Joyful Union Sect would have long since become a Great Emperor Sect.
The existence that could charm everything with a mere wave of a hand would probably be only Mu Ran Ya herself.
Steeling his mind, Zhou Tong controlled his hand to slowly move across Mu Ran Ya’s delicate body, injecting spiritual power into various important acupoints.
“Mm… you… little one, be gentler, I can’t take it!”
Mu Ran Ya suddenly reacted strongly; her shoulders trembled lightly, her jade hands clenched tight, even her delicate toes curled together. Her involuntary expression made Zhou Tong’s breathing feel considerably heavier.
“Just bear with it, it’ll be alright soon!”
As he said this, he quickened his movements, his spiritual power forming threads that stimulated her body.
“Huff… ah… huff huff huff… you brat, don’t go too far… ah ah ah ah…”
Mu Ran Ya reacted even more strongly, shooting a glare at Zhou Tong, her eyes filled with myriad emotions as though accusing him of being a lecher.
However, Zhou Tong was even more annoyed, directly scolding, “I know you become sensitive when in a Heart Demon state, but you’re also the sect leader of the Joyful Union Sect! Can’t you handle this little bit of stimulation?”
As soon as these words came out, she immediately looked wronged, nearly in tears, “Why are you so fierce? What if I’m the sect leader of the Joyful Union Sect? I’ve lived over a hundred years and have never had my body touched by the opposite sex!”
Zhou Tong was left stunned, his mouth agape, never expecting that the sect leader of the Joyful Union Sect was actually a maiden over a hundred years old!
This was too fantastical!
“Then I’ll be gentler. Just hang in there a bit longer.”
His movements became more gentle as he focused intently, refusing to be distracted by her allure.
Initially, Mu Ran Ya was still quite nervous, but as she realized that Zhou Tong was genuinely focused on saving her, she finally let go of her guard.
“This little one… seems different from those rotten men, and he’s so cute.”
Thinking this, she inexplicably reached out to touch Zhou Tong’s face.
“Not staying still, huh? You want to tease me? I think you just want a beating!”
Zhou Tong retorted grumpily. This woman was truly unaware of just how charming she was; her pure yet alluring demeanor was enough to turn anyone into a beast. Wasn’t she afraid he would act inappropriately toward her?
“Ah!!”
Mu Ran Ya, like a startled rabbit, hurriedly covered her flushed cheeks with both hands.
How utterly embarrassing!
“I’m here!”
At that moment, the Little Demoness arrived just in time, holding a rusty elixir furnace in her left hand and a bundle of spiritual herbs in her right.
“Are these enough?”
Zhou Tong gave a cursory glance, lightly nodding, which made her breathe a sigh of relief.
“You really want to refine a seventh-grade elixir? You can refine elixirs?”
“Does that even need to be asked?” Zhou Tong replied without modesty.
“How come I didn’t know?”
“There are many things you don’t know!”
Upon hearing this, the Little Demoness blinked her eyes repeatedly, her long eyelashes fluttering, one side of her pink cheeks slightly puffed up, and her mood appeared rather unpleasant.
Mu Ran Ya couldn’t help but chuckle, knowing her beloved little girl was pouting.
“Begin!”
Zhou Tong wasted no time; his spiritual energy and spiritual power erupted simultaneously, igniting the Divine Fire in an instant, and he started the refinement process.
“What powerful control! Little girl… you’ve brought back a great treasure!”
Mu Ran Ya looked at the Little Demoness with eyes filled with affection.
As the flames danced around, time marched on second by second. Zhou Tong’s forehead beaded with sweat, yet he remained steady. Seventh-grade elixirs posed no challenge to him.
After a little more than half a day, the furnace suddenly trembled; with a loud bang, the lid of the furnace was blown off.
Immediately after, a brilliant light mixed with a sacred aura flew out, and the Little Demoness gaped; even though she knew nothing about elixirs, she could tell Zhou Tong had succeeded!
“Boom!!”
Suddenly, the sky was filled with dark clouds, and the earth began to tremble as if something was about to happen.
“Be careful! Once the seventh-grade elixir emerges, it will trigger heavenly thunder and earthfire!”
Zhou Tong’s face turned serious!
…
On the other side, in the main hall of the Jade Purity Sect, Mo Liushu’s face was extremely grim.
“That rebellious disciple actually dared to cover the Heaven Mirror! Truly oblivious to the consequences!”
“Master, please calm down!”
Tang Qi said gleefully, “Without your protection, Senior Brother can do nothing!”
“That’s true. Do you think he can refine a seventh-grade elixir?”
Upon hearing this, Tang Qi immediately revealed a proud expression, “You’re overthinking it. Senior Sister once said that my accomplishments in alchemy have already surpassed Senior Brother, I’m the best of the younger generation.”
“However, even I can only refine fifth-grade elixirs. Do you think Senior Brother has the potential to succeed?”