Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal? Chapter 6: What?! There’s a Monthly Pass Too?!

In the Chixiao Peak of Qingyun Sect, Mu Baishuang suddenly snapped her eyes open amid her cultivation, picking up on an odd anomaly.

"Odd, has my senior sister’s aura actually steadied?" From her spatial ring, she pulled out a worn-out straw doll along with two copper coins, performing divinations for quite a while yet arriving at no clear answer.

According to her scheme, Li Qingran, plagued by wounds both inside and out, a ruined spiritual root, and the torment of fire poison, had no chance to last even half a month. The fierce demonic beasts prowling Wanqing Mountain ought to have finished her off. A clash with even a beast of average power would have been her end. With Li Qingran gone, Mu Baishuang could seize the Taiyin Dao Body as her own.

"Then, what exactly went awry?"

Mu Baishuang creased her brow, her divinations merely showing that Li Qingran remained in the rundown hut, completely still. That bit offered the sole relief.

"Baishuang, are you inside?" A piercing voice rang out from beyond her cave dwelling.

Her frown deepened with contempt—it belonged to Zhang Hanxiao, that endless talker.

This bothersome fellow appeared at her cave entrance more than a dozen times each day! Were it not for upholding her image as the "adorable junior sister" and the useful object he possessed, she would have booted him away ages ago.

A idle playboy fantasizing about being her Dao companion? Ridiculous!

Nevertheless, Zhang Hanxiao proved somewhat handy.

A spark lit in Mu Baishuang’s gaze as an idea formed, and she swiftly donned her usual charming grin.

"Brother Hanxiao~"

Her honeyed voice almost lulled Zhang Hanxiao into a daze.

"What wind blows you here, Brother Hanxiao?" She advanced a step, cocking her head a touch, her simple white robes spotless like fresh snow, fingers linked modestly in front. Her ebony locks danced with the wind, and her gaze sparkled with naive allure, untainted as a newborn white lotus.

"Er, haha! Nothing major." Zhang Hanxiao’s stare locked onto her features while he gulped nervously and clumsily offered her an item. "Half a month back, your Frostmoon Sword shattered in the fight against Li Qingran, didn’t it? I handled some tasks beyond the sect and got you an upgraded blade. It’s named Autumn Radiance—far superior to Frostmoon."

He fibbed. In truth, this blade was a birthday present from Li Qingran.

Though he’d tackled many sect assignments lately, he’d stirred up plenty of chaos too. The earnings just about settled his outstanding debts.

Previously, Li Qingran had sorted out his blunders. These days, he managed alone. Yet to curry favor with Mu Baishuang, he required a gift, and this sword struck him as fitting.

Mu Baishuang eyed the Autumn Radiance Sword he held.

A mid-grade magical weapon, truly outclassing her Frostmoon Sword, which ranked only as a top-grade mortal weapon. For someone at Foundation Establishment, it counted as quite extravagant.

Naturally, Senior Brother Lu Changtian had already bestowed upon her a top-grade magical weapon—the Wind Tapestry Sword. But excess weapons? Who ever griped about that? Moreover, in crises, magical weapons could explode as lethal aces up the sleeve.

"Brother Hanxiao, isn’t this your own sword?" Mu Baishuang pursed her lips, acting worried. "Giving it away means you’ll have nothing left to wield."

"Nonsense, my power lets me swing any blade just fine!" Zhang Hanxiao dismissed her worry with a wave. "You, though, Baishuang, deserve a solid tool for defense. It’s done—no arguments!"

Inside, Mu Baishuang scoffed.

"Thank you so much, Brother Hanxiao~" On the surface, she dipped into a elegant curtsy, her expression blooming with delight as she took the sword. She slid it partway from its sheath, the edge shining with icy sharpness under the sun. Clutching it close to her bosom, she smiled brightly. "I adore it! Such consideration, Brother Hanxiao!"

As she held the sword tight, Zhang Hanxiao yearned to swap places with it.

Grasping the chance, he pressed on with enthusiasm, "Junior Sister, free this evening? There’s an amazing area at the mountain’s rear, brimming with thick Spiritual Qi. Let me guide you there!"

"Ah, no need for that." Mu Baishuang offered a courteous smile. "Senior Brother Lu has already arranged a Spirit Gathering Formation just for me."

"Er…" Zhang Hanxiao stood stunned.

"By the way, Brother Hanxiao," Mu Baishuang drew nearer, softly linking her arm with his, her fingertip lightly stroking his palm. "There’s this outer disciple called Song Jiaojiao—we’re close pals. Might you fetch her for me? You realize I can’t venture to the outer sect…"

With her tender hold and captivating fragrance, Zhang Hanxiao’s mind melted into fog. Before he knew it, he lingered outside her cave beneath a willow.

"Absolutely worthwhile." He relished the fading warmth on his arm, smirking as he departed.

Outer disciples faced bans from entering the inner sect, and inner disciples couldn’t escort them inside. Such actions broke sect regulations. But rules? Who heeded them when the junior sister requested?

Within her cave once more, Mu Baishuang rested against the entrance, her palm automatically grazing the fiery snake mark etched on her lower back. Her visage grew somber, eyes blazing with venom.

"Li Qingran, wonder if you’ll make it through this round…"

Come midnight, an alarm yanked Chen Huai'an from sleep.

Normally, his severe bodily frailty knocked him out cold by 8 or 9 at night, regardless. Yet tonight, he’d set his phone to buzz and dozed off with his cheek pressed to it, resolved to rouse himself.

The effort paid off. The Advanced Spirit Gathering Formation had completed its task, reducing the ten Spirit Crystals to fragments and the formation flags to a dull glow. Right in the array’s heart, Li Qingran radiated robust energy.

Chen Huai'an lightly pressed her forehead.

【Status: Resting】

【Cultivation Progress: 327/499 (Level 2)】

"Impressive! Already at Qi Refinement Level 2, nearing Level 3! Money well spent!"

He beamed, akin to a father procuring learning aids and witnessing his kid’s scores soar.

Before savoring the triumph, two alerts bombarded him:

【Congratulations! Your virtual girlfriend “Li Qingran” has advanced to Qi Refinement Level 2!】

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Chen Huai'an’s grin stiffened.

He gawked at his phone wordlessly, fingers quivering a bit.

He itched to dial the authorities!