"Why use assassination?" The Flower-Picking Celestial Maiden naturally followed the conversation, as if she was showcasing her strength and persuading them to join the sect. "Our Maitreya Sect is widely spread in Jiangnan. Most of the officials in Yangzhou have joined us, and the majority of the river gang members are our followers. There is even a celestial maiden by the magistrate's side. With just a call from us, not to mention Yangzhou, the whole of Jiangnan will be under our control. If the two of you join us, you will be like Bodhisattvas."

"Is it because you are waiting for the right time when the situation is already so dire?" Zhao Changhe asked. "For example, waiting for your leader to start a rebellion elsewhere, and then respond here?"

The Flower-Picking Celestial Maiden shook her head. "I really don't know... I was only ordered to spread the teachings to you, and there was no mention of what you need to do. It's just about joining the sect. If there is something you need to do, maybe it will be to attract the attention of the Four Elephant Sect, making it easier for us to set up an ambush. After all, you have grievances with the Four Elephant Sect, and you would make a good bait... That's all I can think of."

Zhao Changhe was taken aback. "The Four Elephant Sect is also involved in this? Are they even more secretive than you guys?"

Yue Hongling whispered, "The Four Elephant Sect has always been known for its secrecy. Unlike the Maitreya Sect, which needs to spread its teachings widely, their goals are different... At most, they would recruit some affiliated members to handle things openly. Most of the time, you wouldn't even know who is a member of the Four Elephant Sect."

Zhao Changhe scratched his head. "I actually find them quite common..."

Even the Flower-Picking Celestial Maiden couldn't help but say, "You yourself are a member of the Four Elephant Sect, so it's normal for you to find them common..."

"Alright." Zhao Changhe wondered, "I'm still a novice in cultivation. Why do you think highly of me? Is it because of my connection with the Four Elephant Sect?"

"It's not just that. Our sect cultivates by killing. Killing one person makes you a Bodhisattva, killing ten makes you ten Bodhisattvas. You, with your bloodthirsty nature and powerful killing intent, are the most suitable for our sect... The title of Asura is not just a nickname, but the expectation of the Buddha for you. In the future, you may even achieve the position of Asura." The Flower-Picking Celestial Maiden spoke with anticipation and admiration, genuinely believing in her mission to seduce Zhao Changhe...

"...Then why don't you recruit the Blood God Sect? They are the bloodthirsty ones," Zhao Changhe suggested.

"We want to, but the Four Elephant Sect is really annoying. They are just four ancient beasts. What is there to believe in?" The Flower-Picking Celestial Maiden said with some resentment.

Zhao Changhe asked, "So, according to what you're saying, can you really improve the condition of my meridians?"

The Flower-Picking Celestial Maiden glanced at Yue Hongling, who had been silently listening to their conversation, occasionally providing explanations as if she was leaving the scene to the man's little wife.

The Celestial Maiden secretly marveled and whispered, "It is indeed true. Our Maitreya Sect's Blissful Heaven Technique can benefit both celestial maidens and Buddhas... Many adult followers who joined the sect have made rapid progress in their cultivation due to the infusion of true essence, and they naturally do not have the problem of fixed meridians... If you are willing, I..."

"Don't believe her!" Yue Hongling, who had been playing the role of the man's little wife, suddenly interrupted. "They are just using evil techniques to take advantage of you, using a special pill to temporarily suppress the accumulated cultivation hardships. It may seem like rapid progress, but it won't actually help your meridian problems. Moreover, the impure qi obtained from such techniques is chaotic and the cultivation is superficial. You must not be greedy... And also, this ability to control people, once you become attached to it, you will never be able to break free..."

"Alright, enough talking." Zhao Changhe found Yue Hongling's anxious expression cute and subconsciously reached out to pat her head, but then remembered that she was Yue Hongling and not Cui Yuanyang, so he awkwardly withdrew his hand.

Yue Hongling stared at him fixedly, her expression somewhat strange.

The Flower-Picking Celestial Maiden hurriedly said, "Not all of us rely on evil techniques. There are also celestial maidens and Buddhas who cultivate together for mutual benefit! Otherwise, how could our high-level members cultivate? By cultivating together for a long time, it does have a certain effect on improving the meridians. If this is false, may I never return to my true home!"

Zhao Changhe and Yue Hongling exchanged glances and nodded. Yue Hongling said, "I will go out and show myself on the street to see if Wan Dongliu will find me."

After speaking, she jumped out of the window and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

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From beginning to end, they didn't argue about whether they were a couple... After all, wasn't it the same when they were playing the role of the chief's wife...

The Flower-Picking Celestial Maiden sighed, "The Maitreya Sect doesn't see Zhao Changhe as an enemy, which is why he was easily deceived. Once someone realizes it, he will be extremely dangerous... Why bother? What's wrong with being true to oneself? I really can't understand..."

Zhao Changhe didn't argue with her about their different perspectives. It was impossible to reason with a celestial maiden who had been brainwashed. Moreover, their attempt to control him with secret techniques didn't make them "true friends" either. He didn't say much, just said, "Let's talk about it later."

After sitting for a while, waiting for Yue Hongling to be far away, Zhao Changhe opened the door and walked out confidently. Outside the door, he saw Turtle Grandpa and patted him on the shoulder. "The Celestial Maiden disguised as Yue Hongling didn't fool me. But it was really enjoyable to play like that. It truly lived up to the surprise mentioned by the Buddha. Thank the Buddha for the kind intention."

After speaking, he left the Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

Turtle Grandpa hurriedly entered the room and found the Flower-Picking Celestial Maiden with a flushed face and a spring-like gaze, lazily adjusting her clothes. She sighed, "It was exposed. I told you that the scent couldn't be hidden after we slept together... But it's fine. He appreciates it and feels a special sense of pleasure."

Turtle Grandpa understood. "What about the matter of controlling him with secret techniques..."

"It's all exposed. We can't use it recklessly anymore. He's not a fool, so let's take it slowly. I think he can be won over completely. There's no need to rush. I really can't understand why we can't just be ourselves...," the Celestial Maiden sighed.

Zhao Changhe didn't bother discussing their differences in perspective. After all, it was difficult to reason with a celestial maiden who had been brainwashed. Moreover, their attempt to control him with secret techniques didn't make them "true friends." He didn't say much, just said, "Let's talk about it later."

He sat for a while, waiting for Yue Hongling to be far away, before confidently opening the door and walking out. Outside the door, he saw Turtle Grandpa and patted him on the shoulder. "The Celestial Maiden disguised as Yue Hongling didn't fool me. But it was really enjoyable to play like that. It truly lived up to the surprise mentioned by the Buddha. Thank the Buddha for the kind intention."

After speaking, he left the Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

Turtle Grandpa hurriedly entered the room and found the Flower-Picking Celestial Maiden with a flushed face and a spring-like gaze, lazily adjusting her clothes. She sighed, "It was exposed. I told you that the scent couldn't be hidden after we slept together... But it's fine. He appreciates it and feels a special sense of pleasure."

Turtle Grandpa understood. "What about the matter of controlling him with secret techniques..."

"It's all exposed. We can't use it recklessly anymore. He's not a fool, so let's take it slowly. I think he can be won over completely. There's no need to rush. I really can't understand why we can't just be ourselves...," the Celestial Maiden sighed.

(End of this chapter)