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    The poor people in the picture are not seen

    According to what Bai Chengying said in the past, Qiu Yin’an found the village.

    The night was dark, the surrounding land was vast, and no one could be found except him. Just when Qiu Yin’an was at a loss, a figure flashed over.

    The man was wearing a white robe and silver satin, with his hair half pulled up into a bun, with a plain silver hairpin inserted sideways, standing in front of him with his back to him.

    This outfit looks so familiar. Qiu Yin’an looks like this when he stays in Xishan Palace and doesn’t go out.

    This figure didn’t look like Bai Chengying. Just as Qiu Yin’an was about to talk, the man happened to turn around.

    Under the moonlight, Qiu Yin’an could see the man’s face clearly, and he suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. The man’s face was very similar to his own.

    Qiu Yin’an summoned two swords and pointed them directly at the man’s chest, “Who are you?”

    “Master, don’t you remember me?” The man chuckled and complained to himself: “Yes, now that I have become like this, it is reasonable for the master not to recognize me.”

    Qiu Yin’an: “Linghu? Is that you?”

    Spirit Fox: “Otherwise? Could it be that the master has other spiritual pets?”

    Qiu Yin’an’s hand holding the handle of the knife slowly retreated. He stared at Linghu’s face and couldn’t calm down for a moment.

    When a spirit beast turns into a human being, it has its own skin, flesh, and bones. If you want to change its appearance to suit your heart, you will have to suffer some hardships.

    Previously in the Xishan Palace, Linghu wanted to transform into a face similar to Qiu Yin’an’s. Not only did he endure the pain of broken bones, but he also almost died, but in the end he only ended up with a face similar to Qiu Yin’an’s.

    Now Linghu’s appearance should be 90% in line with Bai Chengying’s wishes. Qiu Yin’an could not imagine how much suffering Linghu had suffered and how many times he almost died.

    Qiu Yin’an selected this spirit fox from Spirit Beast Mountain, and later personally raised it and helped it transform into a human form. Qiu Yin’an hated the spirit fox for betraying him, but when the spirit fox appeared in front of him like this, it was no longer lively and cute as before, and he couldn’t help but feel heartbroken.

    Qiu Yin’an hated the iron, “Are you worth it? You have to torment yourself like this for someone who doesn’t love you. Bai Chengying doesn’t love you at all. He just regards you as my substitute. Can you wake up and stop being stupid? He is not the only man in the world.”

    Linghu lowered his eyes and couldn’t hide his disappointment, “I also told him this, you are not the only man in the world, but Brother Chengying just can’t think about it. I can understand him, but I can’t think about it either.”

    Qiu Yin’an glanced at the corner of his mouth in disgust when he heard the words “big brother Chengying”.

    Linhu caught Qiu Yin’an’s expression and explained: “He wanted me to call him this, so that he looks like you.”

    Qiu Yin’an felt uncomfortable all over after hearing this. He could even guess that Bai Chengying must have asked Linghu to do many unspeakable things, but it was Qiu Yin’an who was tainted in his mind.

    Linghu was obsessed with it, and even though Qiu Yin’an tried to persuade him, he couldn’t stop him from getting stuck in it.

    One master and one favorite are destined to stand on opposite sides. Qiu Yin’an understands that some relationships cannot be forced. He asked: “Where is Bai Chengying? Why doesn’t he come on his own?”

    Linghu: “He was afraid that the Wu Clan would do something, so he asked me to pick you up and take you to Spirit Beast Mountain.”

    “You want to go to Spirit Beast Mountain?” Qiu Yin’an raised his eyebrows, “What exactly does he want?”

    Linghu said nothing, made a gesture of invitation, and walked in front of Qiu Yin’an to lead the way.

    Spirit Beast Mountain is the hometown of Spirit Fox. Outsiders are not allowed to enter or exit the place at will. Spirit beasts must clear the way for those who come and go.

    Qiu Yin’an felt vaguely that something was not right, but now that the matter was over, he had no way out and could only follow Linghu to Spirit Beast Mountain.

    Spirit Beast Mountain is full of exotic flowers and plants, shrouded in a thin layer of mist.

    Qiu Yin’an was brought to an elegant small courtyard by Linghu. He looked inside and saw a group of people walking through the courtyard, all holding things in their arms.

    “Change the quilt. He doesn’t like this bright yellow brocade.”

    A familiar voice came to his ears. Qiu Yin’an followed the voice and looked, it was Bai Chengying.

    Qiu Yin’an rushed forward and summoned his sword, “Bai Chengying, I’m here, let him go.”

    Bai Chengying seemed unable to hear the anger in Qiu Yin’an’s voice. His eyes were filled with affection and sweetness, and he looked straight at Qiu Yin’an, “Are you tired after traveling for so long?”

    Linghu ran forward and said, “We came back with the Cloud Riding Bell. It didn’t take much effort.”

    Bai Chengying’s eyes darkened slightly, and he glanced at Linghu, “Okay, you go out, let those people go out too, and let us talk for a while.”

    The people dispersed in an instant, leaving only Qiu Yin’an and Bai Chengying in the courtyard.

    Bai Chengying sat on the bamboo chair, poured a cup of tea for Qiu Yin’an, patted the edge of the bamboo table, and motioned for him to sit down and rest.

    Qiu Yin’an stood still with the knife in hand, and asked with a cold face: “How can we let him go?”

    The smile on Bai Chengying’s face stagnated for a moment, but he soon relaxed, “Look, you are still so stubborn when you ask for something from me. You really rely on me to like you. Don’t worry, sit down first. I have a lot to say to you.”

    Qiu Yin’an turned his wrist and put away the knife. He kicked the bamboo chair farther away before sitting down.

    “It’s great that you are like this now.” Bai Chengying looked at Qiu Yin’an infatuatedly, “I was impulsive about what happened back then. Fortunately, you survived and survived, otherwise I would have to live in the pain of losing you forever for the rest of my life.”

    Qiu Yin’an clenched her fists tightly, suppressing the fire in her heart, “You have never got me, so why lose it?”

    Bai Chengying laughed self-deprecatingly, “Yes, how pitiful I am. I have liked you for so many years and finally saw you with someone else.”

    Qiu Yin’an glared at Bai Chengying, “You can choose not to look.”

    Bai Chengying was speechless for a moment. He took a sip of tea and asked again, “I didn’t expect Wan Qiongju to be the reincarnation of the Great Witch Lord, and I didn’t expect you to be willing to be with him after knowing his identity.”

    Qiu Yin’an: “Since you can’t figure it out, don’t think about it. No one told you to miss us.”

    Bai Chengying held the teacup tightly, and there was no blood on her long fingers, as if she was trying her best to suppress something, “Yin’an, do you think my heart is made of stone? Have you ever thought about how uncomfortable I am when you say this? Now that you ask me for help, can’t you say soft words to coax me?”

    “I don’t know how to coax people.” Qiu Yin’an stood up impatiently, “Don’t involve others in the grudge between you and me. Please give me the Picture of Yinxiu Mountains and Rivers as soon as possible and let him go. Let’s settle the rest.”

    “How to end it, I’ll deal with you and the Great Witch Master alone, plus a soul protection lamp?” Bai Chengying stood up and said, “This is not fair.”

    Qiu Yin’an: “Is it fair that you brought people into Xuanji Pavilion without permission?”

    “That thing was my fault. I couldn’t get you and I was really going crazy. Qiu Yin’an, I really love you and I want you.” Bai Chengying stepped forward and took Qiu Yin’an’s arm. “Look at Linghu’s current appearance, you should know how obsessed I am with you. I can’t see clearly in the middle of the night. Several times in my mind, that’s you.”

    “I don’t want to hear it. Stop saying these things that disgust me.” Qiu Yin’an shook off his hand and glared at Bai Chengying angrily, “Now, according to your wishes, my people are here, but you don’t keep your word. In this case, don’t blame me for taking action.”

    Bai Chengying waved his sleeves, and the scroll of Hidden Mountains and Rivers hung in the palm of his hand, “Are you really willing to let Yao Ye die?”

    Qiu Yin’an summoned the soul-protecting lamp, and a dazzling white light lingered on his palm, “If you don’t let him go, you will die together with the Yinxiu Mountains and Rivers Picture.”

    “Come on.” Bai Chengying held the scroll in his hand and pushed half of his arm forward. However, the white light in Qiu Yin’an’s hand did not come out even an inch for a long time.

    Bai Chengying raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: “I know you. You value friendship, so you definitely won’t. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be standing here.”

    Qiu Yin’an put away the lamp and scattered the white light in his hand, “What exactly do you want from me? I will never do anything to betray Wan Qiongju.”

    Bai Chengying: “Don’t you know what I want from you? What I want is for you to betray Wan Qiongju and sleep with me.”

    “Absolutely impossible.” Qiu Yin’an was at a loss. He couldn’t force him, so he could only discuss it. “You give me the map of hidden mountains and rivers, and you stab me with the three swords. I’ll forget about it. Wan Qiongju, I won’t let him take action. How about that?”

    Bai Chengying: “As long as I give you the Map of Hidden Show Mountains and Rivers, will you forgive me for the three swords that stabbed you?”

    Qiu Yin’an: “I keep my word.”

    Bai Chengying waved his hand and the picture flew in front of Qiu Yin’an, who immediately caught it.

    Qiu Yin’an held the picture and vaguely felt something was wrong. Why did Bai Chengying agree so easily this time?

    The next second, I heard Bai Chengying say: “I’ll give you the picture, but I didn’t tell you to leave Spirit Beast Mountain.”

    Qiu Yin’an Natu snorted coldly, “It’s up to you to give in or not. If I dare to come in, I’m sure to get out.”

    Bai Chengying laughed twice, “I’m not worried that you can’t get out. I’m worried that if you go out, what will you do if you can’t get in?”

    Bai Chengying’s laughter was hair-raising. Qiu Yin’an didn’t know what he meant. He held the scroll tightly and stared at Bai Chengying as he retreated.

    What surprised Qiu Yin’an was that Bai Chengying didn’t come forward to pester him this time. Instead, he sat back on the bamboo chair to drink tea, took a sip, and smiled at him.

    Presumably Bai Chengying still stubbornly thought that he could not get out of Spirit Beast Mountain. Qiu Yin’an thought like this, turned around and quickened his pace.

    On the way, Qiu Yin’an randomly caught a rabbit napping under a tree and held it in his arms. It happened to be a timid and stupid rabbit. Once caught, he didn’t even dare to kick his legs or said a word. He just nestled in Qiu Yin’an’s arms and resigned to his fate.

    Qiu Yin’an borrowed this spirit rabbit and walked out of Spirit Beast Mountain. It was surprisingly smooth, so smooth that he panicked.

    They couldn’t care about so much at the moment. Yao Ye and the others had been trapped in the painting for too long, which must have damaged their minds. Qiu Yin’an cast a spell to open the scroll, and several spiritual lights fell to the ground. The disciples were saved, but Yao Ye was nowhere to be seen.

    The disciples looked around in confusion, and one person realized what was going on. He quickly kowtowed to Qiu Yin’an and thanked him, “Thank you Lord Muyang for saving your life.”

    Everyone kowtowed thanks.

    Qiu Yin’an’s eyes scanned the map of Yinxiu Mountains and Rivers, but there was no spiritual light on it. He hurriedly asked: “Where is the Lord of Jiuling Mountain?”

    The disciple who was the first to thank him replied: “Master Yao has been released by Master Lin Yuxian a long time ago and has been placed elsewhere.”

    Qiu Yin’an sighed and hit the ground, almost losing his breath. No wonder Bai Chengying sat as firm as a bell. It turned out that Yao Ye was not here at all, he was fooled.

    It seems that I can’t leave this Spirit Beast Mountain for the time being.

    Qiu Yin’an put away the Yinxiu Mountains and Rivers Map and threw it to the disciple who answered. He raised his finger and pointed to the southwest, “Before you return to the sect, send someone to Qingxuan Peak and ask the Great Witch Master to come here and ask him to bring the eagle.”

    After he finished speaking, he threw the Cloud Riding Bell to a disciple, “Hurry up.”

    The disciples took the order and left first in the direction pointed by Qiu Yin’an.

    Qiu Yin’an turned around and looked at the barrier of Spirit Beast Mountain, wanting to cry without tears. After waiting for a long time, Spirit Fox ran out and said, “Master, I’ll take you in.”

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