Chapter 149 You're quite something, aren't you, the Asura God of War of Nanyue?

This graceful and luxurious middle-aged woman was none other than the Sect Master of the Tanyin Sect, Gao Meixiang, who was also Jue Wuxue's master.

Faced with her master's reprimand, Jue Wuxue adopted a sincere attitude and said, "Disciple knows her wrong, please punish me, Master."

Gao Meixiang waved her hand. "In that case, go to the Hundred Blades Peak and reflect on your actions in seclusion for three months."

A three-month seclusion penalty was not particularly heavy, but Jue Wuxue's face turned somewhat pale. Three months later was precisely the date of her arranged marriage with Nangong Wuliang. At that moment, she couldn't help but recall her experiences within the illusion realm. She was certain that if she truly married Nangong Wuliang, her ending would undoubtedly be miserable.

Therefore, biting her lower lip, she said, "Master, this disciple has one more request."

Immediately, Gao Meixiang's gaze turned icy. She stared fixedly at Jue Wuxue for a long while before slowly spitting out a single word: "Speak!"

Her master's expression made everything clear, but Jue Wuxue had no intention of giving up just yet. Gritting her teeth, she said, "Master, this disciple does not wish to marry Nangong Wuliang."

"Audacious!"

A layer of frost instantly covered Gao Meixiang's face as she stared coldly at Jue Wuxue. "This matter is not up to you to decide. Someone, escort Jue Wuxue to the Hundred Blades Peak and keep her under strict surveillance."

Right away, two elders stepped forward and grabbed Jue Wuxue by her arms from the left and right.

"Senior Sister, please wait a moment."

Mei Ruoshuang suddenly spoke up.

"What is Junior Sister's business?" Gao Meixiang's expression softened slightly.

Mei Ruoshuang said, "Wuxue's martial soul possesses the ability to fly. To prevent her from escaping, I believe we should seal her cultivation base!"

Hearing this, a wave of despair welled up in Jue Wuxue's heart. She had indeed harbored the thought of fleeing once she reached the Hundred Blades Peak. If her cultivation base were sealed, how could she possibly escape? Thinking of this, she was filled with immense regret. Had she known this would happen, she should have accepted Huang Liang's suggestion and gone to visit the Qingwei Sect.

After a brief hesitation, Gao Meixiang agreed with Mei Ruoshuang's proposal. After all, Jue Wuxue's marriage to Nangong Wuliang concerned the future development of the Tanyin Sect and could not afford any mistakes.

Shortly after, Mei Ruoshuang personally sealed Jue Wuxue's cultivation base.

Up on the Hundred Blades Peak, Jue Wuxue wore a look of utter defeat. What should I do? What should I do? No, I absolutely cannot marry Nangong Wuliang. I must find Huang Liang to save me!

The mere thought of Huang Liang instantly brightened her expression, but it immediately dimmed again. Apart from herself, the only people on the Hundred Blades Peak were her guards. She had no opportunity whatsoever to send out the token Huang Liang had given her.

Several days passed in a flash, and Jue Wuxue still had not found a way to send out the token.

During these past few days, a charming young girl of seventeen or eighteen would hover around the Hundred Blades Peak every day, only to leave in low spirits in the end.

This girl was called Fu Chenyu, Gao Meixiang's youngest disciple. She had once accompanied Mei Ruoshuang to the Blood River Battlefield to search for Jue Wuxue, and the two of them shared a very close relationship.

Knowing that Senior Sister Wuxue was imprisoned on the Hundred Blades Peak, Fu Chenyu had constantly wanted to go see her and offer some comfort. Unfortunately, the guards refused to let her through, leaving her with no choice but to linger at the foot of the peak.

Inside a pavilion not far away, Mei Ruoshuang stood proudly. Watching Fu Chenyu's figure, a bright flash suddenly crossed her eyes, and a plan for revenge gradually formed in the depths of her heart.

With a flash of her figure, she arrived at the foot of the Hundred Blades Peak.

Upon seeing her, Fu Chenyu reacted like a mouse spotting a cat, saying timidly, "Greetings, Senior Uncle Mei."

"Why have you run over here?" Mei Ruoshuang demanded coldly.

A look of panic instantly flashed across Fu Chenyu's pretty face as she stammered, "I, I just accidentally wandered over here. I'll leave right now."

Mei Ruoshuang was in charge of the Tanyin Sect's punishments, and coupled with her cold and eccentric temperament, ninety-nine percent of the disciples were terrified of her. Fu Chenyu was naturally no exception.

"Stop right there!" Mei Ruoshuang barked lightly.

"Senior Uncle, I really was just passing by." Fu Chenyu was practically on the verge of tears, silently cursing her terrible luck for bumping into Senior Uncle Mei.

Mei Ruoshuang sneered, "Hmph, how could those little tricks of yours deceive this seat? You came here to see Jue Wuxue, didn't you!"

"Yes, I did!" Fu Chenyu nodded subconsciously, but immediately realizing she had exposed her true purpose, she frantically shook both her head and hands. "No, no! I really was just passing by!"

"Enough!" Mei Ruoshuang said irritably. "Could those little thoughts of yours possibly deceive this seat? Considering the deep bond between you sisters, go on up and see Jue Wuxue. However, you cannot stay too long—only one hour."

"Ah?"

Hearing that Mei Ruoshuang actually permitted her to visit Senior Sister Wuxue, Fu Chenyu was both pleasantly surprised and bewildered. "Thank you, Senior Uncle."

"Wait!" Mei Ruoshuang called out suddenly.

Fu Chenyu turned to look at her, waiting for further instructions.

"After you go up, you are not allowed to reveal to Jue Wuxue that it was this seat who let you up. Otherwise, this seat will certainly not spare you!"

Fu Chenyu shivered involuntarily and quickly promised, "Senior Uncle, don't worry, I will definitely not mention you."

"Good then, go ahead!" Mei Ruoshuang waved her hand, a hint of a smile actually appearing on her face.

Seeing this, Fu Chenyu found it extremely strange. Why had Senior Uncle Mei suddenly become so easy to talk to?

However, being simple-minded, she didn't dwell on it and headed up the mountain.

Watching Fu Chenyu skip up the mountain, the smile on Mei Ruoshuang's face vanished, her gaze tinged with a faint trace of venomous malice.

Up on the Hundred Blades Peak.

Over the past few days, consumed by worry, Jue Wuxue had lost a circle of weight.

Suddenly, a cry echoed from outside: "Senior Sister Wuxue, hurry and open the door, I've come to see you."

"It's Junior Sister Fu."

Hearing the cry outside, Jue Wuxue quickly got to her feet, opened the courtyard door, and invited Fu Chenyu inside.

"Senior Sister Wuxue, I've come to see you. Hug me!" Fu Chenyu opened her arms wide toward her.

Seeing this, a smile finally surfaced on Jue Wuxue's face as she pulled Fu Chenyu into an embrace. Among all her senior and junior sisters, her relationship with Fu Chenyu was the closest. Most importantly, this girl had a simple mind and did not harbor schemes.

Looking at Jue Wuxue, who had lost weight and looked haggard, Fu Chenyu's eyes grew moist. "Senior Sister Wuxue, you're so pitiful, you look like you've lost weight. Once I go back down, I'll go beg Master for mercy."

"Don't!"

Jue Wuxue blurted out anxiously. She knew that her master was utterly determined to marry her off to Nangong Wuliang, so Fu Chenyu's plea would not only be useless, but it would also implicate her.

"Why not?" Fu Chenyu asked, puzzled.

"Just listen to me. Remember, absolutely do not go begging Master."

"Oh, I understand!" Though she didn't quite grasp why, Fu Chenyu nodded and agreed anyway.

Suddenly, an idea struck Jue Wuxue: "How did you manage to get up here?"

"Of course it's because...!" Fu Chenyu paused mid-sentence, remembering Mei Ruoshuang's warning, and quickly changed her tune. "Of course it's because I begged the guards, and they let me up. But I'm only allowed to stay for an hour."

Knowing that this girl had a simple disposition, Jue Wuxue did not suspect her of lying. At the same time, she realized her opportunity had arrived. Yet she harbored worries: if this matter were discovered, it would surely implicate Fu Chenyu. Thus, she hesitated over whether she should ask Fu Chenyu to deliver the token to Huang Liang.