Release the Heroine, Let Me Handle This

Chapter 85: Ling Jue's Madness

Meanwhile, Ye Wenxin had already changed out of her wet clothes into a fresh outer disciple uniform. Reflecting on how she had been coerced by Fairy Feng Ya into becoming her disciple, yet had managed to gain significant benefits—including acquiring the first level of the Nine Tribulations Exorcism Spell—felt like a dream to her.

The more she thought about Fairy Feng Ya's actions, the more incredulous it seemed, especially the part where she caught her peeking at dual cultivation books, which Ye Wenxin found surprisingly endearing. However, this sentiment was quickly replaced by long-held resentment. Despite Fairy Feng Ya's unexpectedly cute demeanor, Ye Wenxin was determined to carry out her plans at Cangyu Sect.

If she couldn’t kill Fairy Feng Ya, she was resolute in making her life difficult.

"Sigh, I forgot to use the Hehuan Powder; what a waste," Ye Wenxin lamented, frustrated that her well-laid plans had been disrupted by Fairy Feng Ya.

The more she dwelled on it, the less she felt like attending class, so she decided to skip and catch up on sleep in her dormitory.

With Xiao Zhang gone, no one was there to wake Ye Wenxin for class, leading to a rather unproductive routine where she found solace in practicing the Eighteen Needles of Soul Calming.

As for alchemy, Ling Jue hadn't been around lately. Ye Wenxin sought her out several times only to learn that Ling Jue had gone down the mountain to purchase supplies for the upcoming alchemy classes.

Time flew by, and the outer sect elders were increasingly dismayed by Ye Wenxin's attitude, feeling she was wasting her potential.

"Big Sis, could it be that Sister-in-law really doesn't want you anymore?"

"What nonsense, we were never together," Ye Wenxin retorted, noting how everyone, especially Fatty, assumed there was something between her and Xiao Zhang.

"Is it because you were seen kissing a certain Senior Sister last time?" Fatty continued to speculate wildly. Ye Wenxin, too tired to argue, lay back on the grass in resignation.

"I'm so bored. Fatty, how about I practice some acupuncture on you?" she suggested. Fatty's smile turned nervous at the offer.

"Big Sis, a few outer sect brothers have been encroaching on our territory. How about we beat them up and bring them to you for practice?" Fatty proposed, rubbing his hands together with a hint of fear.

Ye Wenxin's Eighteen Needles of Soul Calming were meant for healing, but on a healthy person, they could be torturous. Fatty preferred to rough up a few disciples rather than become Ye Wenxin's guinea pig.

"That works. Go hard on them; I've been bored to death lately," Ye Wenxin agreed after some thought.

Since the last serious acupuncture session on Xiao Zhang over a month ago, Ye Wenxin planned to practice more and eventually resolve the hidden dangers in Ling Jue's body.

For Ye Wenxin, Ling Jue was a crucial figure at Cangyu Sect, making her approach acupuncture with great caution. If not for this, she would treat strangers with far less care.

"Alright, I'll go now. Big Sis, wait for me," Fatty said, sprinting off with surprising speed for his size. Ye Wenxin turned over to rest, but soon noticed the sun was blocked.