Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 369 Meng's Response, Two Women Meet

Bibo Island.

The Meng family did not publicize the death of Madam Meng, but the appearance of the two magical treasures in the market caused an uproar.

The black longsword was Madam Meng's natal magic weapon, along with a tortoise shell magic weapon, which she had managed to redeem with great difficulty.

Moreover, this defensive magic weapon appeared in fragments.

"Madam Meng was killed by members of the Demonic Sect."

"Who is the murderer? How dare they be so arrogant!"

"I heard that the murderer even made a threatening statement, demanding that the Meng family hand over the remaining map of the secret realm, as well as clues that the Meng family knew about a Nascent Soul artifact within the secret realm..."

"A spirit creature that transforms into an infant!"

With Lin Chang'an's secret agents spreading rumors, rumors flew everywhere in no time.

However, many people believed it.

After all, there must be a cause and effect relationship between those who are fixated on the Meng family; otherwise, who would be so idle as to do something like this?

First came the fragmented map of the secret realm, and then the clues about the treasures in the secret realm left behind by the Meng family couple, putting the Meng family in a state of panic.

Inside the cave.

“Master, recently, quite a few people have been keeping an eye on the Meng family, and even several late-stage Core Formation cultivators have come to mourn Madam Meng…”

After listening to the sword attendant's respectful report, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but reveal a gloating smile.

He originally had nothing to do with the Meng family, but since the Meng family wanted to scheme against him...

"It seems the Meng family is in for a tough time this time."

The sword attendant looked at his master and felt a warm feeling rise in his heart.

Although others didn't know, she had a vague idea that this was her master's revenge.

And all of this started because of her.

“Master, Lu Zhenjun of Bihai Palace has already spread the word that most people dare not provoke the Meng clan, but it is different for some desperate people in Tongtian Mist Sea.”

The Meng family also had a difficult time during this period, losing two late-stage Core Formation cultivators in just a few years, which can be said to have reduced their strength by more than half.

Meng Xinghai was only at the mid-stage of Core Formation, and his clan had two Core Formation elders and one guest elder from another clan.

With a total of four Core Formation cultivators, it's clear that they're not quite up to the task of managing this foundation.

In contrast, the Seven Kingdoms Alliance, through its vigorous development in recent years, has gained several new Core Formation cultivators, and its strength has increased rather than decreased.

The combined presence of over twenty Core Formation cultivators had already surpassed that of Azure Wave Island at its peak.

"Master, Sect Leader Ni Chang has sent someone over to try and trade a few bottles of Spring Essence Liquid from you."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an narrowed his eyes.

"How many disciples of the Xuan Yin Pavilion are preparing to form their Core Formation?"

"Reporting to the master, there are two people in Xuan Yin Pavilion, but the actual number is unknown."

Xuan Yin Pavilion has developed rapidly over the past century, especially with control over the entire Yue Kingdom, which has solidified the foundation of its cultivators.

Naturally, quantity leads to quality, and it is perfectly normal for some cultivators to seek opportunities to form their core when they reach a certain level of cultivation.

Moreover, other sects, due to the turbulent situation, were willing to spend their entire fortunes to increase the strength of their families and sects, not to mention the Xuan Yin Pavilion.

In a turbulent situation, having one more Core Formation cultivator, even a fake Core Formation cultivator, could provide an extra layer of self-protection.

"It seems that Fellow Daoist Ni Chang has also begun to make preparations."

Lin Chang'an pondered silently. Whether it was planning a secret realm or dealing with a turbulent situation, Xuan Yin Pavilion needed to strengthen its power.

"Then tell the cultivators inside the sect that the Meng family still has three bottles of the spring spirit liquid they traded, and they can trade them."

"Yes, Master."

These past few years have been comfortable staying in the Xuan Yin Pavilion, and given my relationship with Fairy Ni Chang, I wouldn't be reluctant to part with three bottles of spiritual liquid, especially since it's an equal exchange.

Looking back now, it's hard to believe that he joined the Xuan Yin Pavilion almost a century ago.

He had witnessed the accumulation of a century and the development of Xuan Yin Pavilion over the years.

I wonder how many Core Formation cultivators this time will bring to the sect.

"By the way, Master, Zhou Bingxuan came to inquire about the Heavenly Spirit Water, a Core Formation spiritual item from Tianquan Peak, some time ago. The Zhou family is willing to pay a high price to buy it, and Li Tianmo is also interested."

Heavenly Spirit Water, a spiritual substance for Core Formation, is a spiritual substance born from the spiritual spring of Heavenly Spring Peak. Approximately every 150 years, a small bottle of Heavenly Spirit Water can be produced.

When Lin Chang'an first settled in Tianquan Peak, he lamented that the Core Formation spiritual objects, which were unattainable during the Foundation Establishment stage, had become readily available after his status and strength changed.

Lin Chang'an chuckled softly after hearing this, and said in a rare teasing tone:

"It seems that quite a few people have their eyes on my Core Formation spiritual treasure from Tianquan Peak."

Heavenly Spirit Water is considered a superior spiritual item for Core Formation, especially for cultivators who practice water and wood-type techniques, as it has a significant amplifying effect.

With Zhou Bingxuan and Li Tianmo's cultivation levels, they are not yet at the stage of Core Formation. However, the opportunity to form the Core can only be planned in advance; there is no such thing as planning after one has reached the bottleneck.

"Ling'er, how much longer will it take for the Heavenly Spirit Water from Tianquan Peak to arrive?"

"About ten years more."

Now, he no longer cares about Core Formation spiritual objects, and his sword servants take care of most things in his cave.

Lin Chang'an nodded slightly after hearing this. Being in a good position, he naturally didn't want to miss this opportunity, as the two people were relatively close to him.

Moreover, it's an equivalent exchange, not a freebie.

As for Xuan Yin Pavilion, Lin Chang'an knew very well that although Fairy Ni Chang usually appeared gentle, she actually held absolute power in controlling the sect.

Xuan Yin Pavilion will absolutely not allow itself to create hidden dangers.

Therefore, he could deduce that most of the Core Formation seedlings in Xuan Yin Pavilion over the years were probably cultivators who grew up in Xuan Yin Pavilion.

These types of cultivators have a strong sense of belonging to their sect.

As for Zhou Bingxuan, although she has good talent, it's a pity that she joined the family a little late, and the Zhou family is doing well now, with a near-third-tier clan-protecting spirit beast within the clan.

And the Zhou family had vaguely allied themselves with him.

Although he and Fairy Ni Chang had a good relationship, they were separate matters.

Lin Chang'an could understand this; if he were in the sect's shoes, he would have made the same choice.

In the world of cultivation, it's not uncommon for once-prosperous sects to be overtaken by powerful families; the most typical example is the Huang family of the Li Huo Palace.

It's more accurate to say that it's a sect that serves the Huang family than a sect that's called a sect.

"The price of Core Formation spiritual items has recently doubled."

Lin Chang'an pondered inwardly. Over the years, he had relied on the Yin Spirit Beast King Two-Headed Tiger to hunt Yin Spirits in the Tongtian Mist Sea, and naturally obtained a lot of Core Formation spiritual items, Xuan Shui Liquid.

Little by little, he has accumulated quite a bit of stock. Although he had sold a lot before, he still has a considerable amount left in stock.

A Core Formation item that was previously worth around 50,000 mid-grade spirit stones has now skyrocketed to around 80,000.

“Core Formation spiritual items have been highly sought after by major powers recently.”

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but show a thoughtful expression.

This is a great opportunity, and the excuse is too simple. Weren't the cultivators who sold spirit ore just a group of cultivators who hunted Yin Spirit Beast Kings all year round?

This group of people are holding onto the spirit mine without mining it, which clearly indicates that they are the kind of people who have no clan or sect.

And in the Yin Vein where the Yin Spirit Beast King resides, the Xuan Water Liquid is born.

The group of people were holding Xuan Shui liquid, hoping to sell it for a good price.

Perfect closed loop.

"It seems that I will have to have a good discussion with Fellow Daoist Ni Chang in a while."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile.

At the same time, through this battle with Madam Meng, he also gained a clear understanding and assessment of his own strength.

With the cultivation of Dharma, Body, and Spirit, even without external assistance, his strength is already comparable to that of an ordinary late-stage Core Formation cultivator.

They were unaware of the strength of his physical and spiritual cultivation, and that he could easily be overturned if he was not careful.

In terms of magical treasures, he is now in no way inferior to the Nascent Soul seeds of these major forces, in addition to hidden trump cards such as the Phoenix Bird and the Green Horned Ox.

With the aid of formations and other aids, ordinary late-stage Core Formation cultivators wouldn't even have a chance to escape from him.

"Unbeknownst to me, my current strength is now above that of a Nascent Soul cultivator, and I've already entered the first tier."

As for the number one person below the Nascent Soul stage, Lin Chang'an didn't even think about it.

The cultivation world is vast. The ancient treasures that disciples of powerful sects painstakingly repair may not be rare commodities in the hands of Nascent Soul seed cultivators.

These people might even possess life-saving techniques bestowed by Nascent Soul cultivators, which are not levels he can easily cross.

……

If Madam Meng's death were to occur under normal circumstances, the killing of a late-stage Core Formation cultivator would be a major event.

However, the open seas are currently experiencing a series of upheavals, with one major event after another, which are quickly overshadowed by other events.

Bibo Island, the Meng clan.

"Young...Clan Chief, what do we do now?"

An elder wanted to address the young master, but then remembered that Madam Meng had passed away and Meng Xinghai was now the clan leader, so he changed his address.

The other elder also had a worried look on his face. He had poor talent and would only reach the mid-stage of Core Formation in his entire life.

"Clan leader, although Lu Zhenjun has spoken up to protect us, it's like water from afar can't quench immediate thirst. In the end, we are still outsiders."

The businesses in the market have been quite sluggish lately. Many families and merchant guilds that used to be on good terms with the former clan leader and his wife are now in talks with the Seven Kingdoms Alliance..."

In short, the Meng family's businesses have been in a rather dismal state recently.

However, Meng Xinghai listened to the two elders with a solemn expression, as if losing his support had given him a heavy burden.

At this moment, he was unusually calm.

"What's the panic? Haven't we accumulated enough over the past few hundred years? This is just a little turmoil. Our clan's reserves are enough to get through this crisis."

Although the Meng family appears to have suffered a great loss of power, in reality, his parents' lifespans are nearing their end, which is only a matter of time.

It's just that it happened a little earlier than expected, which didn't give him enough time to break through to the late stage of Core Formation.

Ultimately, the Meng clan's current strength may not be much weaker, with two members at the mid-stage of Core Formation and two at the early stage of Core Formation.

With four Core Formation cultivators presiding over the Meng clan, only the Xuan Yin Pavilion can surpass any other sect or clan in the Seven Kingdoms Alliance; the rest are no match for them.

Given his age and potential, breaking through to the late stage of Core Formation is only a matter of time.

"Arranging manpower to establish good relations with the Seven Nations Alliance for business dealings is what Master Lu hopes to see, and the Seven Nations Alliance will not refuse this mutually beneficial arrangement."

"Furthermore, I've heard that the Xuan Yin Pavilion has been collecting Core Formation spiritual items in recent years. When they sent people to visit, they even obtained fragments of maps of secret realms that have been circulating outside..."

Upon hearing what Meng Xinghai said, one of the elders' expressions changed drastically, and he immediately interrupted.

"Clan leader, this is the opportunity left by the old clan leader for the rise of our Meng clan!"

However, Meng Xinghai remained silent for a long time before finally sighing and waving his hand, saying:

"If we, the Meng family, say that there is nothing going on, no one will believe us. Since outsiders believe us, let's openly plan for the greatest benefit."

"Tell this sect leader of the Rainbow Garment Sect that my Meng clan is absolutely sincere. We can even share the secret realm's fragmented map and the opportunities within it, as long as you are willing to become my Daoist partner."

This time, Meng Xinghai was sincere, unlike before when he had greedy thoughts of wanting to replenish his essence.

The two elders fell silent after hearing this.

If this is done, the Meng clan and the Seven Kingdoms Alliance will naturally advance further, directly overcoming the period of weakness, and the benefits will be enormous.

Meng Xinghai also considered the matter calmly.

The so-called opportunity, in the end, is still elusive and hasn't yet come to fruition.

Based on his understanding of this Fairy of Rainbow Robes, she was focused on her sect and probably wouldn't have the courage to go to the secret realm.

If he succeeds, he will naturally take the lead in the so-called sharing of opportunities.

If they are unlucky enough to perish there, it can still provide a way out for their family.

A fallen Meng clan poses little threat to the Xuan Yin Pavilion; on the contrary, it can be an asset.

Contrary to the rumors circulating outside that the person surnamed Lin was involved, once he entered the secret realm and perished there, nothing would be left.

He still has a relatively weak and easily controllable Meng clan left.

If he survives, his potential will definitely be greater than that of the man surnamed Lin.

He thought and thought, but he really couldn't think of any reason why this leader of the Ni Chang Sect would refuse.

This is a win-win situation.

...As time passed, Madam Meng passed away, and the Meng family revealed that there was still a fragment of a map of a secret realm, as well as knowledge of a certain opportunity within the secret realm, which did not dissipate with time.

However, Meng Xinghai, who inherited the nominal position of the island master of Bibo Island, unexpectedly not only denied it outright, but also readily admitted to it.

He even personally arranged for someone to report this matter to Lu Zhenjun.

As a Nascent Soul cultivator, Lu Zhenjun had already received the great gift from Bibo Island. It would be rather unseemly for him to accept this gift again.

He was, after all, a Nascent Soul cultivator, and Meng Xinghai was his disciple by choice.

Therefore, Lu Zhenjun's statement temporarily quelled the matter.

Meng Xinghai's next move caught Lin Chang'an's attention.

The Meng family engaged in various trade exchanges with the Seven Kingdoms Alliance, as well as the exchange of some valuable resources.

Although the Seven Kingdoms Alliance and the Meng family were at odds, everyone in the world is driven by self-interest, so there are no permanent enemies.

This made Lin Chang'an feel that he had underestimated Meng Xinghai.

Unfortunately, he had already taken action twice before, and if he continued to keep an eye on them, who knew what precautions the other side might have?

Moreover, now that Lu Zhenjun has stepped in, if he continues down this path, who knows if it might attract Nascent Soul cultivators?

Therefore, he could only sigh inwardly, thinking that the kid was lucky, but he would not hesitate at all if he had the chance in the future.

……

Time flies, and three years have passed in the blink of an eye.

【Lifespan: 240/795】

[Realm Level: Mid-Golden Core (88/100)]

Inside the cave on Bibo Island, Lin Chang'an slowly opened his eyes, but frowned slightly at his cultivation level.

"As one's cultivation level increases, the speed of cultivation also slows down."

He used to be able to improve his experience by seven or eight points every three years, but now he feels that even improving by two points every year is already a bit beyond his capabilities.

This is still because he has better conditions for cultivation.

It's easy to imagine that he'll need to hone his skills further if he wants to break through to the late stage of Core Formation.

However, he was mentally prepared for this, and it is a normal phenomenon.

Otherwise, there would be an abundance of late-stage Core Formation cultivators in the cultivation world.

"At most ten or twenty years, breaking through to the late stage of Core Formation shouldn't be a problem. This age isn't bad in the cultivation world."

He is only 240 years old now, and his cultivation level has already far surpassed that of most cultivators of the same level.

[Tier 3 High-Grade Array Master (Grandmaster 705/5000)]

"Furthermore, in the art of formations, he has already broken through to the third rank, and now he can appropriately reveal some information about touching the bottleneck of the third-rank high-grade formations."

Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered. After so many years, it wasn't unreasonable for him to break through to the upper level of the third rank at his age.

Su Miaoyin is the real prodigy; his talent is at most that of a genius.

Then Lin Chang'an slowly got up and left the seclusion. As he walked out of the cave and looked at the gray and hazy Bibo Island, he couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

In comparison, he still preferred the cave on Tianquan Peak where the sun rises and sets and the seasons change, rather than the Tongtian Mist Sea, which is shrouded in gloom all year round.

"Owner!"

After Lin Chang'an emerged from seclusion, the sword attendant also sensed it and, with a flash of light, also left the cave.

"That's right, I'm afraid it won't be long before he breaks through to the mid-stage of Core Formation."

Seeing the sword servant's progress in cultivation, Lin Chang'an nodded in satisfaction.

The sword servant smiled, finally able to keep up with his master's pace.

Having finally emerged from seclusion, Lin Chang'an habitually brewed a pot of spiritual tea, leisurely reclining in a chair, gazing at the bustling market in the distance.

However, after the stone tablet that Lin Chang'an had used for seclusion in his cave was retrieved, many people received news that he had emerged from seclusion. Xu Lingfeng, who happened to be on the island trading goods, came to visit him immediately upon learning of this.

……

“Fellow Daoist Lin, this man surnamed Meng has been visiting every few days in recent years. Even a dog could see what he was up to. If it weren’t for the fact that he’s backed by True Lord Lu, we would be disappointed.”

This guy was kicked out long ago. What kind of trash is he? We may not be a prestigious sect, but we would never engage in the human trafficking of cultivators..."

Inside the pavilion, Xu Lingfeng pounded on the stone table indignantly, constantly badmouthing Meng Xinghai, basically looking down on him in every way.

His mentality of "preferring to give to friendly nations rather than foreign enemies" left Lin Chang'an speechless.

He even secretly wondered if Xu Lingfeng had said the same thing about him behind his back.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, this Fellow Daoist Meng is, after all, a disciple of True Monarch Lu. We should still be careful when we're out and about."

Lin Chang'an reluctantly raised the spirit tea in acknowledgment, but Xu Lingfeng showed no embarrassment whatsoever. Instead, he shook his head and cupped his hands in greeting, saying:

“Fellow Daoist Lin, I did have some displeasure with you back then, but I have never doubted your character. If I still can’t see through your character after a hundred years of friendship, then I must be blind.”

Xu Lingfeng's frank and open demeanor left Lin Chang'an both amused and exasperated.

That's really the case. At least when people dislike someone, they do it openly and never harbor any ill intentions towards them.

Putting myself in his shoes, I naturally wouldn't want my beloved senior sister to fall into the hands of an outsider, especially since he was a rogue cultivator.

Although he was a rogue cultivator, Lin Chang'an had to admit that most rogue cultivators were indeed selfish and self-serving.

Even he was not immune to this.

While cultivators within sects are also selfish, they have a greater sense of belonging to the sect and family than independent cultivators when it comes to sect and family issues.

Therefore, in every upheaval, we can see that the rampant chaos is mostly caused by rogue cultivators, while these sects and clans prefer a stable cultivation environment.

It's not that the individual cultivators are bad, but rather that people's hearts are inherently flawed.

“Fellow Daoist Lin, actually, my senior sister still goes to Tianquan Peak to help you take care of the spiritual flowers and exotic fruits whenever she has time over the years.”

Over the years, Xu Lingfeng has come to see through things; at least this Fellow Daoist Lin is a sincere person.

Of course, more importantly, Lin Chang'an has no descendants or family, which is still better than having the surname Meng.

"Then I really must thank Fellow Daoist Ni Chang."

Lin Chang'an chuckled and cupped his hands in greeting. Over the years, he had been cultivating on Bibo Island because of its superior cultivation environment, and he rarely returned to Tianquan Peak.

However, this fellow Daoist Xu's matchmaking mentality left him speechless.

This person was also eyeing his entire fortune.

But if you have nothing, who would want to be interested?

Seeing Lin Chang'an's expression, Xu Lingfeng took a deep breath and lowered his voice, speaking solemnly:

"Fellow Daoist Lin, to be honest, this man surnamed Meng has secretly promised my senior sister that if she's willing to become his official Daoist partner, he'll share the opportunities in the secret realm with her in the future..."

A couple in public!
Lin Chang'an narrowed his eyes upon hearing this; Meng Xinghai was indeed decisive.

He could also see that the other party wanted to take advantage of the Seven Nations Alliance.

However, Xu Lingfeng just sneered.

"Who does he think he is, with the surname Meng? My senior sister clearly doesn't like him, but he's like a leech..."

Hearing Xu Lingfeng's words, Lin Chang'an nodded with a light laugh.

Although the Meng family seems decent and makes good promises, the foundation of Xuan Yin Pavilion is still in the Yue Kingdom, not here.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Lin's emergence from seclusion is also timely. The sect is preparing for a grand competition, ostensibly to distribute Foundation Establishment Pills and select talented disciples for training."

Secretly, they were planning to help the sect's disciples achieve Core Formation. If Fellow Daoist Lin has the time, we can go and take a look together.

When Xu Lingfeng said these words, a century had passed, and Lin Chang'an had gained the deep trust of the Xuan Yin Pavilion.

Otherwise, it would be very difficult for a guest elder like him to access these core secrets of such an important matter.

"Oh, then I'll go back with Fellow Daoist Xu this time."

Lin Chang'an did not refuse Xuan Yin Pavilion's kindness, after all, they had shown goodwill, and he was not an unreasonable person.

He was, after all, an elder of the Xuan Yin Pavilion.

However, while Lin Chang'an and Xu Lingfeng were discussing recent events on Bibo Island, he received two guests at Tianquan Peak on Wulong Island.

……

Tianquan Peak.

Beneath the peach tree, inside the pavilion, two figures were sipping spiritual tea while playing chess on a chessboard.

"Fellow Daoist Ni Chang, it's time to make your move."

Dressed in a white, close-fitting outfit, Yun Yao glanced indifferently at the other person's attempt to conceal their true feelings by drinking tea, and couldn't help but show a hint of boredom.

Meanwhile, Fairy Ni Chang, holding the spirit tea, looked at the crisscrossing chessboard and was speechless at her utter defeat.

"Fellow Daoist Yun's chess skills are as superb as ever, just like back in Qingzhu Mountain Market or Tianxuan City."

The two were old acquaintances, but back then, Fairy Ni Chang was the most dazzling genius in Yue Kingdom, while Yun Yao was just an ordinary genius from Li Huo Palace.

It was later in Tianxuan City that the two became more familiar with each other because of Su Miaoyin.

After all, they all had a common enemy back then.

Yun Yao did not betray any information about Li Huo Palace to them back then.

"Fellow Daoist Ni Chang, your chess skills are still as ordinary as ever, but your mental state has been honed quite well over the years. You didn't even flinch after losing thirty-six games in a row."

Yun Yao's teasing voice left Fairy Ni Chang speechless. Was her chess skill really that bad?
She was clearly ruthless when facing Fellow Daoist Lin.

It seems I'll have to find Fellow Daoist Lin to spar a few rounds when I have time later.

Finally, the white piece landed on the chessboard with a crisp sound, signifying that Fairy Ni Chang had resigned by sacrificing a piece.

"Alright, Fellow Daoist Yun, it's been many years since we last met. I never imagined you'd come to this point."

The fairy in the blue and white dress looked at Yun Yao's current cultivation level and couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.

Back in the Yue Kingdom, she was the number one prodigy among the seven kingdoms, while her opponent was merely a cultivator who had just established his foundation, and was quite reserved in front of her.

Later, she took the lead again and formed her core in Tianxuan City, showing a significant difference between the two.

Unexpectedly, in just over a hundred years, the other party has caught up with her.

If it were her past self, she might have been somewhat unsettled, but now she can face everything with equanimity.

The two looked at each other calmly, both believing that the other was a close friend of Brother Lin/Fellow Daoist Lin.

Otherwise, how could one easily enter and exit Tianquan Peak?

Fairy Ni Chang pondered inwardly. She was fully aware of the information about the relationship between this Fellow Daoist Lin and Yun Yao from back then, so she didn't think too much about it.

The two embarked on the path of immortality together and supported each other for so many years, so it's normal for them to have a friendship in private.

Yun Yao thought to herself, "Even if you rack your brains, you can't guess the relationship and schemes between her and Brother Lin."

"The Holy Maiden of the Xuan Yin Demonic Sect has cultivated the incomplete Gui Shui Demonic Art to this extent. The Li Huo Palace really misjudged her back then."

"Alright, Fellow Daoist Ni Chang, stop testing me. This is a fragment of a map of a secret realm. Let's talk about our deal."

"In addition to the Xuan Yin Demonic Sect's intelligence on the secret realm, I will trade this treasure."

"not enough……"

Inside the pavilion, the two began trading the fragment of the secret realm map that the outside world was fighting over.

Despite Yun Yao's calm demeanor, the fragment of the secret realm map she possessed was originally obtained from the descendants of the Blood Fiend True Man.

I just didn't know its value at the time, and only found out later.

With the secret realm about to open, the old demon needs her to enter, so he will naturally make proper preparations for her. The incomplete map in her possession will naturally fetch a good price.

The two eventually reached a deal.

A gentle spring breeze blew as the two parted ways amidst a shower of peach blossoms falling from the sky.

A pink petal brushed across her brow. Yun Yao pondered for a moment, then said softly, "Fellow Daoist Ni Chang, I hope we will meet again after the secret realm."

Fairy Ni Chang also fell silent. She had cultivated for over two hundred years, and after her master and family passed away, only this sect remained to accompany her.

Looking back now, it seems like only these few fellow Daoists remain.

"We will meet again. I just hope that Fellow Daoist Yun will not be as reckless as he was in Yue Kingdom, when he practiced demonic arts and went astray, resulting in temporary amnesia."

That period of time is something that Fellow Daoist Su and I will never forget.

When the matter was brought up, Yun Yao simply snorted coldly, said no more unnecessary words, and turned to leave.

Just wait, one day she will completely crush this former prodigy.

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