NOVEL WEB Chapter 6:
Chapter 6: The Battle with Xiao Qing:
[After searching through numerous medical texts, Xu Xian was unable to find any record of an illness similar to Wang Er’s condition.]
[Just as he was feeling frustrated, a woman dressed in white gracefully stepped out from the back courtyard, followed closely by a young beauty in green.]
[The two had originally come out to check on what kind of strange patient could be causing Xu Xian so much trouble.]
[However, the moment the woman in white laid eyes on Wang Er and you, her delicate brows furrowed slightly.]
[Clearly, she was not pleased by your presence.]
Yet, at that very moment, Su Mo’s eyes widened.
In the holographic projection, he could see every detail of their appearance clearly.
The woman in white was breathtaking. She had an oval-shaped face, skin as pale as snow, and features so flawless they seemed sculpted from jade.
Her clear, pure eyes reflected a sense of unearthly serenity, yet a few strands of dark hair had fallen over her delicate, powder-white neck, adding a hint of charm to her already ethereal presence.
Her attire was modest, yet her figure was showcased perfectly—a single glance made her seem like a celestial maiden who had descended from the heavens.
There was not a single flaw in her entire being.
…
Meanwhile, the young woman in green had an alluring oval face, her eyebrows slightly arched, and her eyes held an irresistible charm—once one looked into them, it was impossible to look away.
As she walked, her slender waist swayed like a serpent, while her skirt hem gently lifted, occasionally revealing her exquisite, fair feet.
That natural seductiveness—
It was as if she had been born to captivate.
Su Mo’s thoughts raced.
He was almost certain—
These two must be Bai Suzhen and Xiao Qing.
It had to be said—humans were still no match for demons in terms of beauty.
Madam Huang had been the most beautiful woman he had ever seen, but compared to Bai Suzhen, their beauty was on equal footing—like spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums, each shining in their own way.
However, Bai Suzhen’s otherworldly aura gave her the edge.
As for Xiao Qing—
She was simply too seductive.
Though stunning, Su Mo didn’t like women who were too aggressive.
He preferred elegant beauties like Madam Huang and Bai Suzhen—they suited his taste far more.
The scene continued to play out—
…
[At this moment, Xu Xian introduced the two women.]
[The woman in white was his wife, Bai Suzhen, while the woman in green was his wife’s sworn sister, Xiao Qing.]
[However, the moment Xiao Qing saw that you were a monk, she became furious.]
[Not long ago, she and Bai Suzhen had been chased relentlessly by an old monk named Fahai. Ever since then, she had despised monks, and naturally, she had nothing nice to say to you.]
“Where did this monk come from? Are you here to scam people?”
[Xu Xian immediately intervened, stopping Xiao Qing from saying more.]
“Xiao Qing, what are you saying? Apologize to the master at once!”
[Xiao Qing, however, showed no intention of apologizing.]
[Meanwhile, Bai Suzhen, at first glance, had already seen your true form.]
[Behind you, she could clearly see the 9 meters tall golden figure of an Arhat, and she instantly realized—you were the reincarnation of an Arhat, having descended to resolve karmic debts.]
[Because of this, Bai Suzhen immediately scolded Xiao Qing.]
“Xiao Qing, mind your manners!”
[Xiao Qing, lacking Bai Suzhen’s level of cultivation, could not see your true nature. Hearing her sister reprimand her, she was completely confused—she had no idea why her sister was suddenly defending you.]
[Xu Xian, feeling a bit awkward, then told you and Wang Er that he could not cure the illness. He advised you to leave for now while he continued studying ancient medical texts to see if he could find a solution.]
[Wang Er, disappointed, left immediately. You followed him out as well.]
[Since you already knew that Wang Er’s curse was Bai Suzhen’s doing, you whispered the solution to him.]
[“Go to Jinshan Temple and find my master, Fahai. If you tell him the truth about everything, he will remove the curse from you.”]
[Wang Er was overjoyed. Filled with gratitude, he hurried away, setting off for Jinshan Temple.]
[However, unbeknownst to either of you—Xiao Qing had been secretly eavesdropping on your conversation from behind.]
[When she discovered that you were actually Fahai’s disciple, she immediately became enraged—determined to teach you a lesson.]
…
[By nightfall, you arrived at a ruined temple.]
[This temple had originally been a shrine dedicated to the Ten Yama Kings, but over time, it had fallen into ruin—now, it had become your personal hideout.]
[Originally, this place had been occupied by a group of beggars, but once your father Su Donglai heard that you were staying here, he had ordered all the beggars to be driven out—hoping that one day, you would fulfill your Buddhist destiny.]
[Just as you were about to meditate and cultivate, Xiao Qing suddenly arrived—intent on teaching you a lesson.]
[However, she had no idea that even with her five hundred years of cultivation, she was no match for you, a monk who had only trained for twenty years.]
[A fierce battle broke out between you and Xiao Qing, but in the end, you emerged victorious.]
…
In the holographic simulation, Xiao Qing lay defeated—her delicate brows furrowed, her disheveled hair clinging to her sweat-drenched cheeks.
Her robe had been torn in several places during the battle, exposing patches of flawless, snow-white skin.
She was gasping for breath, both from pain and frustration, her defiant eyes locked onto you—silently protesting her defeat.
…
[At this moment, you must choose your next action.]
[Option 1]: Persuade Xiao Qing to turn to the path of virtue—make her recite the Diamond Sutra before releasing her.
[Option 2]: Humiliate Xiao Qing, telling her that as a snake demon, she will never compare to a human. Then, seize her inner core, destroying her five hundred years of cultivation.
[Option 3]: Continue battling Xiao Qing, using her as a sparring partner to enhance your strength.
…
Su Mo did not rush to make a choice.
Instead, he carefully weighed the pros and cons.
Option 1 was too mild—it likely wouldn’t impact future events much.
Option 2 was too extreme—if he crippled Xiao Qing, Bai Suzhen, who was Guanyin’s disciple, would definitely come after him. That would be hard to deal with.
The only logical choice—
Was Option 3.
He could use Xiao Qing to refine his martial skills and grow stronger.
In a chaotic world filled with demons and monsters, strength was the only thing that mattered.
With slight anticipation, Su Mo selected Option 3.
[You have chosen Option 3.]
[You gaze down at Xiao Qing.]
“Xiao Qing… I need you to help me improve my cultivation!”
The screen flickered—
In the projection, Xiao Qing’s delicate, snow-white legs trembled as she struggled against the ground…
[Through your battle with Xiao Qing, you grew significantly stronger.]
[Your Buddhist attainments deepened.]
[Your understanding of Arhat Demon-Subduing Divine Art reached a new level.]
[Your Diamond Body Protection Technique has achieved perfection.]
…
[By dawn, Xiao Qing had vanished.]
[At the same time, a messenger sent by your father, Su Donglai, arrived.]
[Your mother had been longing to see you, and she had given birth to a younger brother and sister during your absence.]
[Feeling content at your family’s happiness, you decided to return home.]
[Upon seeing you, your mother was heartbroken, as your tattered robes and ragged appearance made her weep for the hardships you must have endured.]
[Determined to secure your future, your parents began arranging a marriage for you.]
[Their chosen bride was Nie Xiaoqian, the daughter of Nie Chaorui, the Prefect of Jinhua.]
[She was eighteen years old, renowned for her delicate beauty—with brows like spring mountains and eyes like autumn waters—the perfect age for marriage.]
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