Leveling Up by Kissing My Disciple - chapter 18

Once the water boiled, Bai Yue carefully slid the fish slices into the pot, then added some simple seasonings from the Storage Bag.

Soon, the pot began to sizzle, and a rich, fresh aroma of fish filled the air along with a burst of white steam.

“Alright, it’s ready to eat.”

Bai Yue picked up the first piece of freshly cooked fish, gently blew on it to cool it down, and then brought it to Mu Chenxi’s lips.

“Here, Chenxi, try it. Ah~”

“Mmm.”

Mu Chenxi obediently opened her small mouth and ate it.

The fish melted instantly in her mouth, an explosion of exquisite flavor blooming on her tongue. She closed her eyes to savor it, her cheeks puffing slightly.

“How does it taste?” Bai Yue asked expectantly.

“Delicious,” Mu Chenxi replied seriously.

“That’s good.” Bai Yue smiled softly.

“Master, I want more.”

Mu Chenxi gazed at Bai Yue with clear eyes, full of anticipation, waiting for the next bite.

Naturally, Bai Yue would not neglect her “injured” Disciple. Smiling, she continued to feed her.

“Ah~”

“Awu~”

…

After a few pieces of fish, a shiny trace of oil appeared at the corner of Mu Chenxi’s mouth.

Bai Yue noticed and unconsciously reached out her fair fingers, gently wiping away the oil with her warm, soft fingertip.

“You’ve got oil all over your mouth. Already a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, yet still like a little child.”

Bai Yue teased, recalling Mu Chenxi’s adorable, chubby Nascent Soul form, her heart softening.

The gentle, delicate touch of Bai Yue’s finger lingered for a moment, and a lovely blush rose on Mu Chenxi’s cheeks, making her forget to chew.

She looked up, dazed, into her Master’s smiling, gentle eyes.

With that delicious piece of fish still in her mouth, she forgot to swallow, forgot what to say, and simply gazed at Bai Yue in a trance.

“Why are you staring at me like that?” Bai Yue felt a bit embarrassed under her Disciple’s direct gaze.

“Master looks beautiful when she smiles.”

Mu Chenxi said it plainly. She wasn’t good at giving compliments, but her simple, honest words could still make one’s heart race when spoken to the right person.

“Wh-what are you saying? Hurry and eat.”

Bai Yue blushed at the straightforward praise, her heart pounding. She quickly picked up another piece of fish and continued to feed Mu Chenxi, trying to hide her shyness.

“Master, you eat too.”

Mu Chenxi, following Bai Yue’s example, picked up a piece of fish and brought it to Bai Yue’s lips.

Bai Yue was a little helpless, but couldn’t bear to refuse this clumsy kindness, so she accepted her Disciple’s feeding with a faint blush. The two took turns feeding each other, and soon even the pot of delicious fish soup was finished to the last drop.

After eating, Bai Yue took out a clean handkerchief and carefully wiped Mu Chenxi’s mouth.

The stream murmured, and the air was fragrant with flowers.

After their meal, the two sat by the stream, one circulating her energy to heal, the other entering meditation to cultivate.

The Spiritual Qi in this Secret Realm was exceptionally abundant, making both healing and cultivation twice as effective.

By evening, the two returned to the wooden hut to continue healing and cultivating.

After a night, Mu Chenxi’s injuries were completely healed.

The next morning, when Bai Yue woke up, she was pleasantly surprised to find Mu Chenxi’s adorable, chubby Nascent Soul snuggling close in her arms, tilting her little head and waiting for her to wake up.

“Master, you’re awake.”

The little Nascent Soul Mu Chenxi gently burrowed in Bai Yue’s embrace.

“Yes, Chenxi, have you recovered?” Bai Yue asked quickly.

“Yes, Master, I’m fully recovered.”

The Nascent Soul Mu Chenxi replied in a soft, childlike voice.

“That’s wonderful.”

Bai Yue also breathed a sigh of relief. After all, Chenxi had been seriously injured this time, and she hadn’t expected her to recover so quickly.
This was likely due to both Mu Chenxi’s special constitution and the environment here.

Now that Mu Chenxi had recovered, it was time to continue their journey.

The two decided to leave the Secret Realm and set out once more.

Riding her Flying Sword to the edge of the Secret Realm, Mu Chenxi slowly came to a stop, unable to resist looking back at the vast Flower Sea.

To be honest, this place was wonderful-it made her long to stay here with her Master forever.

Yet, such thoughts were a bit unrealistic.

Both she and her Master were people whom the Diviner had predicted would resist the Heavenly Tribulation…

If only she hadn’t been chosen by the Heavenly Mechanism Stone, and if her Master weren’t the Otherworldly Mystic Maiden.

But that was nothing more than a beautiful fantasy.

If she hadn’t been chosen by the Heavenly Mechanism Stone, the Sword Sect wouldn’t have found her, and as an orphaned infant, she would have starved to death, never meeting her Master…

Lost in thought, Mu Chenxi’s mind wandered between hope and fear. In that moment, the Supreme Emotionless Sword Art began to operate on its own, and her Sword Dao cultivation actually started to increase.

Bai Yue saw her deep in thought and didn’t interrupt, but watched her curiously.

Soon, Mu Chenxi snapped back to reality.

“Chenxi, what were you just thinking about?” Bai Yue asked curiously.

“I was thinking how nice it would be to live here with Master forever.”

Mu Chenxi answered honestly. She wasn’t good at hiding her feelings, especially in front of Bai Yue.

“I feel the same. This is a great place,” Bai Yue nodded in agreement.

“How about, after we find your Grandmaster, we bring Yan Hua here too, and all live and cultivate together?”

Bai Yue’s peach blossom eyes sparkled. Remembering her identity as the Otherworldly Mystic Maiden, she added, “After all, the Spiritual Qi here is abundant-it’s perfect for cultivation. Improving our strength is also preparation for the Heavenly Tribulation. What do you think?”

“Alright.”

Hearing this, Mu Chenxi’s eyes filled with anticipation, looking forward to returning here with her Master next time.

With their promise made, Mu Chenxi no longer lingered. She stepped onto her Flying Sword and, together with Bai Yue, soared out of the Secret Realm.

The speed of Sword Flight at the Nascent Soul Stage was far beyond that of the Golden Core Stage. The vast world swept rapidly beneath their feet.

Even at such speed, it still took them ten full days. On the evening of the tenth day, they finally reached the edge of the Ancient Battlefield.

Gazing at the land shrouded in endless baleful energy, dark and lifeless, Bai Yue couldn’t help but feel nervous.

Bad news: Master was indeed inside the Ancient Battlefield.

Good news: Chenxi was now a Nascent Soul cultivator, which gave Bai Yue more confidence in this journey.

Hopefully, they could find Master in the outer layers of the Ancient Battlefield.

Bai Yue silently prayed, knowing all too well that the deeper they ventured, the more the danger would multiply exponentially.

At this moment, dusk was falling and night was about to descend.

To be safe, Bai Yue decided to establish a temporary Cave Abode outside the Ancient Battlefield and rest for the night.

However, just as the Cave Abode was set up and a full moon quietly rose into the sky, Mu Chenxi was suddenly overcome by a sense of unease.

The feeling was almost tangible, unsettling her Dao Heart and making it impossible to enter a cultivation state.

Such a bizarre situation was a first since she began her cultivation, causing her to furrow her brows tightly.

“What’s wrong?” Bai Yue immediately noticed her abnormal state.

Mu Chenxi explained her situation truthfully, and Bai Yue was just as puzzled.

“Could it be a sign of danger?”

Bai Yue couldn’t be sure, her eyes filled with worry.

“Master, I’ll go take a look outside.”

Unsettled, Mu Chenxi stepped out of the Cave Abode, her powerful Spiritual Sense surging out like a tide to probe the surroundings.