The story that followed was basically the same. Later on, Star Dance mentioned more about being verbally harassed and insulted, because there were fewer instances of physical violation as her power grew stronger.

On Qingyin's side, she had a powerful guardian deity above her head, so she suffered much less! According to her, all the other palace masters, except herself, were completely toyed with by the guardian deity.

"Xu Chen, luckily I had the time reversal secret technique. Before I met you, there were several major crises that I couldn't escape from, but I managed to keep my innocence with the help of this technique!" Qingyin said with tears in her eyes.

"Qingyin, sister..." Xu Chen was initially angry, but as Qingyin started to cry, he softened once again. After all, there were so many formidable demons and monsters lusting after her, so it wasn't easy for her to navigate and resist among them!

Xu Chen leaned over and lifted Qingyin's long hair, gently wiping away her tears.

Qingyin continued, "The most dangerous moments were the two times I used the secret technique because of the guardian deity. The first time was 150 years ago when all the other palace masters were sent out on a mission! The guardian deity required female assistance in cultivation, and he forcefully tried to take me to the cave for dual cultivation. I had a sense that something was wrong, so I said I needed to prepare and only went with him after memorizing the spatial and temporal coordinates. That cultivation was essentially a technique of intimacy between a man and a woman. Inside the cave filled with an unsettling mist, despite my resistance, the guardian deity lost control and tore off all my clothes, pressing himself onto me. It seemed inevitable... so I had to activate the secret technique! Afterwards, I found an opportunity to escape from that dangerous situation."

Qingyin continued, "The second time was three months ago... I actively invited the guardian deity, Dudamo, to explore the secret realm together..."

"What?! Qingyin, how could you invite him?!!" Xu Chen became furious in an instant!

"Xu Chen, please don't get angry. Let me finish. In fact, it was a trap I set. I was well-prepared this time, memorized the spatial and temporal coordinates, and once we entered the secret realm, he pursued me using normal means during our adventures. According to my plan, I led him into an extremely dangerous Demon Forest and seized the opportunity to trap the guardian deity, Dudamo, in an ancient trap. I escaped on my own, thinking I could finally get rid of him! However, I unexpectedly got lost in the secret realm and was captured by a mentally deficient but terrifying camel-like creature. He dragged me into a cave and hung me upside down from the cave's ceiling, threatening me with a large stone club, demanding that I bear his child, or else he would kill me. I had no choice but to pretend and coax him, since his intelligence was very low, like a mentally disabled person. I planned to escape when I had the chance, but unfortunately, he caught me at the cave entrance and dragged me further into the cave... I knew I couldn't escape this time, so I had to use the secret technique to return to a half a month ago. This time, I indirectly saved the guardian deity, Dudamo. I deeply regret it, losing such a good opportunity in vain!"

After Qingyin finished speaking, she propped herself up with her forearm and looked up at Xu Chen like a guilty girl, saying, "That's the whole situation... I'm sorry, Xu Chen... I, I didn't do well... If only I were more clever and witty..."

"It's alright, Qingyin. Regardless, it was all narrowly escaped danger, and most importantly, you didn't lose your innocence. Besides, you did your best to protect this beautiful body before Xu Chen returned. Sister, I'm relieved for you," Star Dance said.

Xu Chen looked at Qingyin. Although Qingyin sometimes made him angry, he at least believed that she wouldn't deceive him. However, Xu Chen was still burning with anger after learning that his girlfriend had been taken advantage of by those demonic villains multiple times over the years. Of course, judging from Qingyin's words, it wasn't her fault, so Xu Chen wouldn't blame her.

Seeing Xu Chen's unhappy face, Star Dance quickly asked, "Xu Chen, are you mad at me?"

"No, Star Dance, sister... I'm not mad at you."

"Oh, really..." Hearing this, Star Dance wasn't very happy and said, "You're not mad at me? I'd rather you be mad at me."

"Hey?"

"If you cared about me, you should be angry at me for being treated like that! It seems like you don't even consider me important, Xu Chen!" Star Dance, wearing a purple jumpsuit, lowered her head, her face filled with sorrow.

"That's not it! Star Dance, I... of course I'm furious! But... but..."

"But what? I'd rather have you be angry at me, punish me, beat me up, than always have you trust and understand me!" Star Dance became defiant.

"Hey? Star Dance, in my heart, you are always the wise and mature older sister, but how can you say something unreasonable like this today?" Xu Chen asked.

"Only Qingyin can be willful, and I can't?" Star Dance's tone grew somewhat excited. Perhaps, she is truly a patient and intelligent woman, but since their journey in World of Mercenaries, Xu Chen has always been entangled with Qingyin, countless times, while she endured and suppressed her emotions! So she let it out: "Xu Chen, there's something I need to tell you."

Star Dance's eyes flickered, her tone ambiguous.

"Hey?"

"The things I just said, I lied to you!" Star Dance's smile appeared mischievous.

"Hey??"

"Xu Chen, with my intelligence, how could I be foolish enough to go to that mining cart where a large number of male demons gather with unknown intentions! Think about it! I only said those things because... you wanted to hear them! If I didn't, you wouldn't be able to smile knowingly at me! So I made up those stories! I didn't expect that, even so, you're not even a little bit angry... I really am a woman who makes you feel so relaxed that you have no sense of urgency, huh?" Star Dance lowered her head in disappointment.

"Star Dance..." Xu Chen looked at Star Dance, unable to believe it for a moment. "You actually lied to me?"

"Xu Chen!" Qingyin spoke up at this moment. "Star Dance didn't intend to lie to you. You don't..."

"And what about you? Did you lie to me too? Are the things between you and Xizun all made up? Just to make me care?" Xu Chen looked towards Qingyin.

Qingyin, feeling ashamed, said, "I'm sorry... Xu Chen... even though I wanted to make you feel more at ease, but... what I said was all true... it really happened. But I can assure you, I didn't hide any details..."

Helpless, Xu Chen shook his head and said softly, "I see... I understand. We'll talk about your situation later."

Xu Chen looked at Star Dance and solemnly said, "Star Dance, in my eyes, you have always been a trustworthy and reliable older sister, but I didn't expect you to lie to me like this. You know how much I hate this kind of thing, yet you deliberately made up these lies! It is true that I am partly to blame for knowing you would do this, knowing that I have neglected you so many times and my excessive trust has hurt you. However, today, in Qingyin's presence, I promise to treat you better in the future, to care for you more, and to always have you in my thoughts. At the same time, I will also punish you! Regardless of the reason, I cannot tolerate the act of lying! Even Qingyin has never lied to me. No matter the reason, lying is an unforgivable mistake!"

"Oh? And how do you plan to punish me?" Star Dance asked with a seemingly careless smile.

In truth, Xu Chen didn't really want to punish Star Dance. After all, he owed Star Dance and Izayoi too much. He just wanted to state his position in a righteous manner. But in that moment just now, when he saw the seemingly provocative look in Star Dance's eyes, he saw a trace of anticipation.

Is that so... if I were to forgive you now, would it truly make you desperate? Star Dance? Then, let it be as you wish!

Xu Chen looked at Star Dance, this woman who had a perfect personality, intelligence, appearance, and figure. He pointed to the corner of the wall and said, "Star Dance, don't put on a bath towel. Stand over there against the wall, face it and reflect. You can only stop when I tell you to!"

"Huh?" Star Dance's body trembled, her face inexplicably turned red, and her breathing became rapid. She couldn't believe that she was asked to face the wall and reflect on her mistakes in front of Qingyin and Xu Chen. If she did that, it would ruin her usual mature and wise image!

"Go." Xu Chen said.

Qingyin looked at Xu Chen in shock, "Xu Chen, how can you treat Sister Star Dance like this..."

"I understand." Star Dance lowered her head and answered softly. She stood up and slowly walked to the corner of the wall. She glanced at Xu Chen with a hint of sadness in her eyes, and then turned around, placing her hands in front of her. She stood upright like this, facing the wall and reflecting on her actions...

"Xu Chen! How can you do this! You're disrespectful to Sister Star Dance!" Qingyin said.

"Sister Qingyin, let's discuss what treasures we need next." Xu Chen said coldly.

"Huh?"

That night, Qingyin and Xu Chen discussed various plans for cultivation and other things.

"Well... so, if you reach the Devil Lord, it won't be very effective to comprehend the Dao God Jade afterwards. We will need... um..." Qingyin wasn't very interested in these grand plans, and after a few hours of chatting, she couldn't help but fall asleep on Xu Chen's leg.

Xu Chen gently put her on the bed, then walked towards Star Dance. Surprisingly, Star Dance had been standing there silently without moving.

"Sister Star Dance..." Xu Chen wanted to apologize instinctively, but stopped himself. He walked behind Star Dance, to the chair by the window. "Sister Star Dance, turn around."

At first, Star Dance didn't move, but then she slowly turned around when Xu Chen said it a second time.

"Sister Star Dance, now..." Xu Chen looked at Star Dance, who was wearing a deep purple one-piece undergarment, her fair skin blushing. His heart couldn't help but race.

"I, I know, what I did was a bit too much. But, Sister Star Dance, whether I'm angry at you or trust you, it's the same! I trust you, Sister, but that doesn't mean I... I don't have... feelings for you. Actually, I'm not angry anymore. You know, someone said that women who tell lies are cute..." Star Dance was about to cry, but Xu Chen's words made her laugh and cry at the same time. However, for some reason, her heart felt warm. Seeing Xu Chen struggling to explain because of her, it felt a thousand times better than being ignored.

"Xu Chen... I..." Star Dance wanted to apologize to Xu Chen while walking towards him.

But suddenly, there was a snap!

Star Dance accidentally stepped on Qingyin's high heels that were randomly thrown on the floor. Who would have thought this woman would throw her heels around in the room? Star Dance was already a bit absent-minded, so she tripped and fell towards Xu Chen.

Xu Chen, who was feeling a bit embarrassed and had turned his head away, suddenly felt a gust of fragrance and saw a faint figure falling towards him.

"Huh??"

Perhaps this distance was bad!

Star Dance clumsily fell onto Xu Chen, toppling the chair as well.

Unfortunately, her face landed right between Xu Chen's legs...

"Ouch!"

"Huh?" Feeling the soft touch of Star Dance's face and lips, Xu Chen was surprised. "Sister Star Dance, it's me who's in pain, not you! How can you be in pain from falling on me?"

"But... my face seems to have hit something hard, it hurts..." Star Dance said shyly.

"Huh??"