Chapter 120: Yin and Yang Transform the Sun and Moon, Helping the Saintess Restore the Painting

    “Sect Master, the Saintess... took the Crown Prince to the treasure vault.”  An elder immediately reported the situation to Mo Haitian.

    Unexpectedly, Mo Haitian stroked his beard and smiled with satisfaction, “They must be going to look at the Mountain and River Sun and Moon Scripture.”

    “The Mountain and River Sun and Moon Scripture? That sacred weapon we’ve never been able to activate? We’ve studied it for hundreds of years and still haven’t made any progress,” the elder frowned.

    Mo Haitian shook his head, “Qiu’er’s goal isn’t to repair that treasure; she’s trying to use this as an opportunity to get closer to the Crown Prince.”

    “Ah, I see...”

    The esteemed Crown Prince of Beiyang wouldn’t be interested in a mere treasure or two from Yunmo Dao Palace.

    ...

    “The Crown Prince went out with the Yunmo Saintess earlier,” the three maids whispered among themselves.

    Ran Yuwei tilted her head, puzzled. “What are they doing out so late?”

    Suddenly, as if realizing something, she hesitated, “Could it be...? No way! If that were the case, wouldn’t it be easier to do it in their chambers? Why go somewhere else?”

    Zi Lianyou’s cheeks turned red, and she softly replied, “Actually, the Crown Prince quite enjoys being outside...”

    Su Xueni chuckled softly, “It seems it won’t be long before another courtyard is added in the Lotus Realm.”

    “I have a question. Why did the princess’s cultivation suddenly skyrocket, but ours didn’t?”

    “Who knows? If the Crown Prince doesn’t explain, we shouldn’t ask too much,” Su Xueni said with a smile. “Come on, the Crown Prince gave me the Lptus Realm, let’s go play there.”

    “Wow, he even gave you the Lotus Realm?”

    “Sister Xueni, the Crown Prince treats you so well!”

    Enjoying the admiring gazes of the two younger maids, Su Xueni’s mood lifted.

    This is the benefit of being the first.

    ...

    Mo Shuiqiu led Lin Qi’an to Yunmo Dao Palace’s treasure vault.

    This wasn’t a place suitable for bringing along maids, as it was a sacred location of the sect. The path was heavily guarded.

    When they finally reached the deepest part of the vault, Mo Shuiqiu placed her palm on the stone door, and with a loud rumble, the door opened.

    “No one is to enter without my command,” Mo Shuiqiu ordered the two guards.

    “As you command!”

    With the door closed, only Lin Qi’an and Mo Shuiqiu were left in the stone chamber. Alone, a man and a woman.

    Mo Shuiqiu wore the elegant Daoist robes of Yunmo Dao Palace. Though her robes were loose, her graceful and beautiful curves would occasionally reveal themselves with her movements.

    Despite being modestly dressed, there was a unique allure to her appearance. It made one curious—what would she look like if her robes were removed?

    Mo Shuiqiu’s heart was racing, her face turning red. She knew her intentions weren’t pure. She had pretended to show the Crown Prince the treasure, but in reality, she was simply trying to get closer to him.

    As for the Mountain and River Sun and Moon Scripture, it couldn’t be repaired. The sect had studied it for hundreds of years without success.

    “What’s wrong?”

    “Nothing! Crown Prince, please take a look.” Mo Shuiqiu pointed to the painting on the wall.

    It was indeed a beautiful landscape painting. Although only two colors were used, the night scene within was vividly portrayed, with the vast, silent night sky full of stars.

    “This is the Mountain and River Sun and Moon Scripture, a sacred relic passed down from long ago. Unfortunately, we’ve never been able to activate it successfully. The painting changes with time, shifting every hour. Right now, it shows the night scene.”

    She bit her lip gently, her fingers nervously tugging at her robe. “That’s why I’ve never tried to paint the sun and moon... it’s too troublesome.”

    “Listening to you, it doesn’t sound that troublesome.”

    “Crown Prince?”

    “We’re already here, so let’s give it a try.”

    ...

    On the first day, the Yin and Yang energies emerged. On the second day, the sun and moon took shape. On the third day, the sun and moon were fully formed, and the painting was brimming with life.

    ...

    Outside the stone chamber, the two guards were perplexed. The Saintess and the Crown Prince had been inside for three whole days and nights, with no sound coming from within. What were they doing?

    “Sect Master!”

    “The Crown Prince and the Saintess have been inside for three full days and nights!”

    When Mo Sheng learned this, he laughed heartily. “Haha, wonderful! It seems that our Yunmo Dao Palace has a stroke of good fortune after all.”

    The maids were even more shocked.

    “Three days? That’s a full three days!”

    “The Crown Prince is truly remarkable...”

    “Have you experienced something like that before, Sister Xueni?” one asked.

    Su Xueni’s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly. She thought to herself, *I’m not made of iron! How could anyone withstand that?*

    That Yunmo Saintess, though... she must be impressive!

    When Lu Miaoyin heard the news, her reaction was even stronger.

    “What! They spent three days studying an ancient painting together?”

    At first, Lu Miaoyin didn’t think much of it. But her maid softly reminded her, “Perhaps they weren’t just studying the painting...”

    The realization suddenly hit her, and her eyes widened in shock. Three days! That was beyond her imagination!

    ...

    Inside the stone chamber, Lin Qi’an and Mo Shuiqiu had already emerged some time ago.

    Mo Shuiqiu’s face was flushed like a peach blossom, her eyes glistening with moisture, completely unlike the elegant and pure Saintess she once was.

    Leaning against Lin Qi’an’s chest, she whispered softly, “Crown Prince, from now on, Shuiqiu is your woman. Whenever you need anything, just let me know...”

    She hadn’t expected such an unexpected surprise. Her cultivation had risen by four whole small realms!

    Moreover, her spiritual apertures had expanded by ten! Becoming the Crown Prince’s woman not only boosted her cultivation but also led to the restoration of the ancient painting.

    Who would’ve thought that such a wonderful thing existed in the world? At this moment, she felt like the happiest woman on earth.

    Lu Miaoyin? Compete with me?

    Lin Qi’an, never one to be overly modest, accepted it with ease. After all, could he call himself a proper villain if he didn’t have many wives and concubines?

    “If you need anything, you can come to Beiyang’s Tianjian City to find me,” Lin Qi’an said casually.

    Mo Shuiqiu’s heart soared with joy. With the Crown Prince’s support, anyone who wanted to harm Yunmo Dao Palace would have to think twice!

    “Understood,” she replied with a soft smile.

    Their three days and nights of effort had not been in vain.