Fellow Daoist Entrusts His Child: Immortality Begins with Nurturing a Demoness

Chapter 108 I long to see Master Luo again, a farewell visit! (10,000-word chapter)

In the heart of Qingyuan Domain, at the source of a third-grade superior spiritual vein.

A dazzling light shone, plants and trees revived, and giant trees with intertwined roots stretched straight to the sky.

Above the cascading sea of ​​clouds, rows of crimson-gold mountains rise and fall, forming a secluded and profound rift valley. Within, a powerful spiritual force roars, like a dragon flowing into a river, converging at the head of the peaks.

At the end of the rift valley, there is a three-inch hollow spiritual platform inscribed with the words "Gengjin Cave Heaven". Even before getting close, there is a sharp aura that makes people feel like they have thorns in their backs.

"The victor of the sword trial is Ling Moxue!"

The chanting grew louder as it approached. Inside the hollow, a different world unfolded. On the mountain of black iron swords forged from blood-stained blades, Ling Moxue, her almond-shaped eyes like frost, indifferently wiped the sword in her hand, ignoring the wailing and groaning girl in front of her, and stepped down, stepping over the girl's wounds.

Her chilling killing intent was almost tangible, like a thin layer of frost covering her cascading black hair, making her unapproachable.

"Seven consecutive wins! That's more ferocious than livestock!"

"Heh, so what if you have murderous intent? You're still destined to be a servant. You came here as fierce as a wild horse, but in just two months you've been brought to your knees."

The girls in the audience whispered and chattered, but they all tacitly made way for the killer to leave.

"I heard that this woman has not yet been marked with the Sword Slave Mark. Her virginity is still intact."

"Tch, it's only because Young Master Tuotian's meridians were injured by that vile maid Ming Ruoxue that he's allowed to act so willfully until now. He'll be out of seclusion in seven days after two months of healing."

The Gengjin Cave Heaven has five branches, each belonging to one of the five young masters of the Tuo family. They train sword attendants for the Tuo family, and the top performer in each branch can become a personal sword attendant, enjoy the Tuo family's vast resources, and enter the Luoshen Pavilion to become a Taoist disciple admired by thousands.

For these small clans and female cultivators from independent backgrounds, this was a source of great honor and glory for their families.

Ling Moxue belongs to the Third Young Master Tuo Tian, ​​who is currently the most talented and highest-ranking among the five young masters.

Ling Moxue, who comprehended the Xuanzhang inheritance and ranked fourth among the inner disciples, was the most likely to become a personal sword attendant, and naturally became the object of jealousy.

"This country bumpkin doesn't know how lucky she is, and she dares to resist forming a contract?"

"So what if you have exceptional talent? Without the protection of the Tuo family, a mere rogue cultivator dares to dream of entering the Daoist sect?"

The female cultivators scoffed, explaining that the Tuo family trained sword servants primarily for cultivating their family's secret techniques.

This technique is a sword-wielding art, and the treasure it wields is a high-grade third-tier spirit sword, forged by the ancestor of the Tuo family to slay the Luohe River snake demon. It made great contributions to the establishment of the Luoshen Pavilion and is the treasure of the Tuo family.

This sword is named "Sea of ​​Sin". Its sword spirit is unruly and has been unmatched for generations in the Tuo family.

After that, the Tuo family's power greatly diminished, and successive clan leaders who had reached the Core Formation stage tried their best to find a way to control the sword, but to no avail.

Until a certain ancestor of the Camel Clan was on the verge of death, he successfully possessed the body of a genius with sword bones and once again mastered sword control.

After several generations of Core Formation cultivators summarized their experiences, a method of sword control was finally developed.

The secret technique is called the "Three Elements Sword Technique". Its underlying principle is the method of substitution. It requires selecting a virgin with excellent swordsmanship talent to form a master-servant sword contract with a young master of the Tuo family. They will accompany each other day and night, and every month, the virgin's blood essence will be used to refine a secret pill for the sword slave to consume.

Over time, the sword slave will naturally develop the bloodline of the Tuo family and will also be able to wield the power of the Sea of ​​Sin.

Moreover, the secret pill comes from the Hehuan Sect and can subtly influence the mind of the sword slave, making him and the sword master one in mind and obey the master.

If the master and servant achieve the Golden Core stage in the future, the sword slave will be able to control the Sea of ​​Sin, becoming a powerful force no less than the sword master, and will never betray him.

In critical moments, if the sword master dies, the master-servant sword contract can be activated, forcibly causing the sword slave to die in his place.

"You vile women! You vile women, who are the sword slaves? I will kill those gossipy sluts!"

In the two-story courtyard, Mo Xue returned with her sword in hand. Her pretty face was ashen, and her voice was distorted with hatred.

"Hehe, why bother arguing with those vulgar people? Once Mo Xue and Young Master Tuo Tian form a contract, they will all be your maids."

Inside the courtyard, an old woman with a dragon-headed cane spoke in a hoarse voice. In her left hand, she held a half-bowl of pungent medicinal soup, with a blood-red pill floating in the middle. Her old face, which was all smiles, was full of mockery.

"I was summoned here by the rules of the Luoshen Pavilion. The sword duel was forced upon me by you. I am not a slave of your Tuo family!"

Mo Xue was furious. The Tuo family threatened Luo Ye's safety, leaving her with no choice but to cooperate with the sword fight.

"Of course, Mo Xue came here to undergo cultivation trials, but she admires my Tuo family's young master and sincerely submits to him, agreeing to advance and retreat together with him."

"fart!"

Mo Xue gripped the sword hilt tightly with her delicate hand, her black hair dancing like a demon, and the killing intent within her sent chills down even to an old woman with Foundation Establishment cultivation.

The old woman squinted her cloudy eyes and chuckled, "Mo Xue, take your medicine first."

Mo Xue's pretty face scrunched up, like a panting leopard, her eyelashes trembling. The old woman's wrinkles smoothed out, and her withered hand gently patted Mo Xue's tense shoulder, saying meaningfully, "You don't want anything to happen to that Master Luo, do you?"

"mean."

Mo Xue bit her lip tightly, her almond-shaped eyes dim.

"Despicable? It was consensual. Liu Xia is vindictive. That Luo Fanchen, a mere rogue cultivator, offended her and will surely suffer a torturous death. If it weren't for the protection of my Tuo family, he probably wouldn't live past three months."

"With the protection of the Tuo family, how could there be no price to pay?"

"A raccoon dog of the same kind."

Mo Xue breathed heavily, her delicate hands gripping the sword hilt until they turned white.

Feeling powerless, she realized the power of the Tuo family after entering the Gengjin Cave Heaven. The Tuo family had three Core Formation True Persons and a third-grade high-quality spiritual sword. They also had dozens of Foundation Establishment disciples. She and Master Luo were like ants in front of them.

The rogue cultivators, having no one to rely on, had no way to resist the Tuo family's overwhelming power.

"The Luo family is quite interested in that Master Luo's True Essence Body. Besides my Tuo family, who else can protect him?"

"I"

Mo Xue's red lips opened and closed silently, her clenched hands tightened and loosened, and finally fell limply to the ground.

"Only by becoming your sword attendant can you protect your Lord Luo."

"Don't worry, the Tuo family's power is so great that it can accommodate Luo Fanchen. As long as you and the young master are of one mind, you can choose any cultivation techniques and spells from now on. Foundation Establishment will not be difficult."

The old woman patiently and gently fed the medicine to Mo Xue's lips.

"This is an opportunity that many people would kill for. Come on, no matter how many partners you have in the future, you will still have a place. Your status is second only to the Empress."

"Your Master Luo will also benefit from this; we can guarantee his successful completion of the elixir."

The old woman's name was Camel Bee. She was in the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment and was once an outer disciple of the Luoshen Pavilion. However, she injured her foundation in a battle with a demonic cultivator and had no choice but to retire to the second line to train sword slaves for the new generation of prodigies of the Camel family.

Although Ling Moxue is old, her talent in swordsmanship can be described as outstanding.

Although Ming Ruoxue's interference prevented them from investigating the girl's physique, it was confirmed that she possessed at least a sword bone and was blessed with a high-grade golden fire spiritual root. If she could form a core in the future, she might be able to unleash the full power of the Sinful Sea Sword.

That's why they attached such importance to it, directly assigning Mo Xue to Young Master Tuo Tian and carefully guiding her.

"Come, Mo Xue, after taking the pill, you can immediately join the outer sect of Luo Shen Pavilion. From now on, your path will be smooth and you will enjoy endless wealth and glory."

Camel's voice was gentle, and Mo Xue's pupils dilated slightly, as if she were having an internal struggle.

She knew the secret technique of the Tuo family. Once she took this essence blood sword pill, there would be no turning back. The bond between her and Master Luo would be severed and crushed to pieces by this foul-smelling blood pill.

"Autumn Charm. Master Luo"

Mo Xue's almond-shaped eyes were filled with a thin mist, and the gentle smile of Master Luo in her mind seemed as if it were just yesterday.

She murmured silently, her almond eyes hardening, and forcefully flung away the blood pill. The old woman's expression changed slightly, and she let out a soft snort. The blood that filled the air froze in mid-air and flowed back into her hand. As for Mo Xue, she felt as if she were being crushed by a mountain, and her shoulders trembled violently.

The girl's bones creaked and cracked, and her straight, sword-like back slowly bent under the immense force until she was forced to kneel on the ground.

"You're so ungrateful, you bitch."

The camel hummed softly, calmly retrieving its essence blood and sword core. With a flick of its finger, it made Mo Xue prostrate on the ground, whimpering in pain.

The Foundation Establishment Divine Sense was far beyond Mo Xue's ability to resist. Tears welled up in Mo Xue's almond-shaped eyes, her gaze filled with terror, yet she gritted her teeth and glared angrily at Camel Bee. The latter, amused, stood with his hands behind his back, not in a hurry, and prepared to tame this wild horse.

"If it weren't for Young Master Tuotian's illness, would you have been allowed to act recklessly for two months?"

"Once I gain power, I will slaughter you all!"

"Very well, once you gain power and become my master, this old servant will atone with my life."

"Pooh!"

Mo Xue was panting heavily, and blood was seeping from the corner of her mouth. Seeing that this woman was fierce, Camel Bee knew that continuing would probably damage her meridians and would be a greater loss than gain. He slowly withdrew his spiritual pressure and sneered, "At most seven days, the young master will come out of seclusion."

"When the time comes, I'll take your red pills, and you won't be able to refuse."

Having said that, the camel-wasp hummed softly and turned to leave.

The method of substitution cannot be forced; otherwise, there would be no need to use this sword pill to control the mind. The essence of this sword pill has the effect of strengthening the foundation and nourishing the vital energy, which can greatly alleviate the side effects after the replenishment. If this little girl takes it in advance, she can suffer less.

Once the young master emerges from seclusion, his methods will be enough to make this girl wish she were dead; she will surely beg to take the pill.

"You bitch. I'm going to kill them all. Kill them all, waaaaah!"

After catching her breath for a long time, Mo Xue staggered to her feet, her teeth clenched, but large tears fell down her cheeks.

She swallowed a Ganlu Pill, hugged her knees and curled up at the foot of the bed, her small body trembling incessantly. Memories of her and Master Luo kept flooding her mind; Master Luo's earnest teachings and Qiuyun's playful coquettishness seemed to still echo in her ears.

When she came to her senses, she found herself alone in the empty room, shivering.

She was so unwilling. It had been so hard to meet Master Luo and to escape the hellish Ling family. Now, looking back, the six months she spent with Master Luo were so wonderful, it felt like a dream.

"Seven days... Only seven days left?"

Mo Xue felt despair and hated her own powerlessness. Her unease intensified, and she was so terrified that she almost lost her mind.

She knew she couldn't resist, and refusing the Blood Pill would be futile; on the contrary, she would pay a heavy price for it.

But she was unwilling to give up; even just one more day would be fine.
"I miss Master Luo so much! Even if I die, I won't let them get away with this!"

Mo Xue sobbed, her pretty face twitching with grievance, her mind filled with the beautiful dream of Master Luo riding on auspicious clouds to pick her up.

But she knew that this was just wishful thinking. Master Luo was just a rogue cultivator, and he must be exhausted both physically and mentally from dealing with Liu Xia and the Luo family. He had no energy or resources left to fight against the Tuo family.

She should understand Master Luo, take the initiative to submit to the Tuo family, and still be able to contribute her remaining energy to help Master Luo out of his predicament.

But she was unwilling to give up. She had finally met Master Luo, and she couldn't bear to part with the precious bond between them.

"Forgive my willfulness, Master Luo."

Mo Xue's lips moved, and she murmured silently. She understood very well that if she refused to take the pill today, given the Tuo family's style of doing things, they would definitely eliminate her completely and work with Liu Xia to frantically target and besiege Master Luo.

She's gotten herself into trouble again because of Master Luo.

"I long to see Qiuyun again, I long to see Master Luo one last time."

Exhausted, both physically and mentally, Mo Xue mumbled in her sleep, hugged herself tightly like an insecure cat, and fell into a deep sleep.

"Save Mo Xue?"

Inside the steward's room at Feiyun Workshop, Ming Ruoxue's voice was clear and delicate, her graceful body shrouded in a hazy frost, like a dream.

She returned last night, and before she could even rest, Luo Fanchen immediately came to visit. She had intended to decline for two days, but his attitude was so firm that she allowed him to pay his respects.

"Yes! I killed more than forty demonic cultivators and repelled Ling Leng. My contribution points are enough to exempt Mo Xue from conscription."

"The fairy once said that if she is unwilling, the Tuo family's conscription would be an overstepping of their bounds. We beg the fairy to intervene and save Mo Xue."

Luo Fanchen respectfully cupped his hands, seeing Ming Ruoxue pursing her lips and weighing her options. She had already reached for the Longevity Pill in her bosom and was determined to ask this fairy for help.

"The summons from the Luoshen Pavilion is a matter of course for cultivators; how can it be considered a rescue?"

Ming Ruoxue's blue eyes were indifferent. Before Luo Fanchen could speak, she continued, "It's not that I didn't take action. The Tuo family has three caves, and their locations are hidden. I asked several junior sisters to inquire recently, but I still haven't found any clues about Mo Xue."

"There's no place for me. I can't do anything about it, but I will ask my master to try to communicate with the Tuo family."

Ming Ruoxue sighed softly. After the incident at the Yimu Secret Realm, her condition was also not good. Being able to spare some resources to search for Mo Xue's whereabouts was already the best she could do.

Unfortunately, the Tuo family is cunning and acts covertly. It seems that this matter will only change when Master comes out of seclusion.

"If I knew Mo Xue's location, would the fairy help me?"

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Luo Fanchen remained neither humble nor arrogant, while Ming Ruoxue frowned slightly upon hearing this, lowering her eyes and remaining silent for a moment.

The battle for the top spot is imminent, and recently the sect has been quite critical of her actions in the Yimu Secret Realm.

Her protection of Luo Fanchen had already displeased the Luo family. If she were to rashly attack the Tuo family, she wouldn't care, but it would have a huge impact on the Ming family. Her clan was already living in great turmoil.

According to the cultivation method she practices, she should, in principle, avoid having any personal relationships with others.

"The Camel Family's Secret Realm is a hidden place; how did you know about it?"

"I have a secret blood pact with Mo Xue, we are inseparable, and I can sense her location."

After Luo Fanchen finished his fabricated story, he knew that this matter would put Ming Ruoxue in a difficult position. He was already prepared to offer the Immortal Longevity Pill, but unexpectedly, the fairy only hesitated for a moment before slowly getting up and taking light steps to stand in front of him.

Where is Mo Xue?

"The core of Qingyuan Domain, three thousand meters south of the Nishui Sect, lies the Gengjin Cave Heaven."

Luo Fanchen replied immediately, and Ming Ruoxue nodded slightly before turning and leaving.

Luo Fanchen remained in place, puzzled and unable to understand Ming Ruoxue's thoughts. Just as the fairy's figure was about to disappear, he turned back and urged, "Follow me."

Where did the fairy go?

"Gengjin Grotto Heaven".

Ming Ruoxue was sparing with her words, and casually used a burst of spiritual energy to envelop Luo Fanchen, transforming it into a flashing light as they flew away.

She knew Luo Fanchen's character well; if she didn't help him, he would surely repay the Tuo family a hundredfold when he gained power in the future.

Even the entire Luoshen Pavilion will be affected. At the same time, she has high hopes for Luo Fanchen and intends to entrust the clan to him in the future.

Before the resonance of the profound chapter can be completed, she needs to sever ties with her clan, extinguish the six desires, and try to cut off all karmic ties.

The Ming family is now only left with an elderly Foundation Establishment cultivator, having lost her. She is worried about him.

After the world spun around, Luo Fanchen regained his senses and found himself and Ming Ruoxue aboard the spirit ship. The deck beneath their feet hummed as the spirit ship sped up and headed straight for the core of the Qingyuan Domain.

"Four days."

"what?"

"It will arrive in four days at most."

"I'm sorry to trouble you, Fairy. You must have had a hard time on this trip. This is a small token of our appreciation from Jubao Pavilion. We hope you will accept it."

Luo Fanchen was about to offer the Immortal Longevity Pill without hesitation, but Ming Ruoxue gently shook her head and calmly said, "The Tuo family has overstepped their bounds, and it is only right that I take action. I will correct anyone who violates the rules of the Luo Shen Pavilion."

Even if the rules are wrong?

Luo Fanchen pursed his lips, hesitated, and asked. Ming Ruoxue lowered her eyes upon hearing this, and after a moment of silence, said, "Even if it's wrong."

Luo Fanchen murmured in silence, cupped his hands and was about to leave when Ming Ruoxue added, "No law is perfect, and there are always oversights. Once I reach the Core Formation stage, I will set about perfecting the sect rules. The Tuo family and their ilk will pay the price in the future."

"May I ask, Fairy, how many people in the Luoshen Pavilion have now mastered the profound mysteries and achieved the elixir?"

Luo Fanchen sighed softly, his eyes calm and expressionless.

"The Second Elder, the Six Peak Masters, the Two True Disciples, and the current Golden Core True Persons are a total of eight people, all of whom are geniuses who have comprehended the profound chapters."

"Since there are eight True Immortals who cultivate the Great Dao of Forgetfulness, they should be as noble as Fairy Mingxue. If everyone perfects the sect rules, how dare the four major families be domineering and blatantly engage in harsh and oppressive practices?"

Luo Fanchen has completely lost any goodwill towards the Luoshen Pavilion and even the Daoist sect.

"The Luoshen Pavilion has inherited the Xuanzhang method for nearly ten thousand years, producing numerous True Persons and True Lords, and has undergone ten thousand years of iteration. Why are there still many loopholes in its sect rules? Why are only the four major clans and vassal clans able to exploit these loopholes?"

"What do you want to say?"

Ming Ruoxue's face was veiled in the wind, revealing her moist, red lips that were pressed into a thin slit.

She could clearly sense Luo Fanchen's dissatisfaction, or rather, his strong aversion. The negative impression that Liu Xia and the Tuo family had given Luo Fanchen had already given him a glimpse of the bigger picture, and he had developed a strong aversion to the Luo Shen Pavilion as well.

"If the fairy cannot change this flawed rule and can only continue with it, can the fairy still cultivate the Great Dao of Forgetfulness?"

Luo Fanchen hesitated, but ultimately couldn't hold back his words.

It's a very simple principle: the cultivation world is essentially a dog-eat-dog world. The four major families and their affiliated sects exploit independent cultivators, while the high and mighty Fairy Luo punishes the four major families by cutting off their flesh, gaining fame and practical benefits.

No matter how much one cultivates the path of detachment, even the highest-ranking Golden Core cultivators and Nascent Soul True Monarchs cannot do without spirit stones and offerings if they want to cultivate in peace.

Naturally, they'll turn a blind eye.

The Luoshen Pavilion protects rogue cultivators from being harmed by demonic cultivators, opens up spiritual veins, and pioneers and builds immortal workshops. It is also the strongest in terms of strength, so of course it can legitimately exploit and oppress rogue cultivators. He has nothing to say about it.

But to enjoy the greatest benefits while remaining aloof and superior, what kind of path of detachment is this? It's hypocritical and disgusting.

The saying that the Luoshen Pavilion cannot tolerate any nonsense is just a nice way of saying it to rogue cultivators. No wonder no one has cultivated the Dao of Forgetfulness and advanced to the level of a True Lord of the Divine Transformation in the past ten thousand years.

"You need not concern yourself with my path."

Ming Ruoxue's voice was calm, but Luo Fanchen keenly noticed the change in address; this fairy was probably angry.

Ming Ruoxue lowered her eyes, her delicate hands clenched slightly beneath her cloud-like sleeves. If Luo Fanchen hadn't been there, she probably would have stuffed a handful of Cleansing Heart Pills into her mouth.

She was well aware of the dark side of the Luoshen Pavilion and the drawbacks of the Forgetfulness Path, but the die was cast, and she had to go through with it, even if it meant certain death. "I mean what I say. If I achieve my Golden Core, I will cleanse the sect of its filth and perfect its rules."

"That fairy is very suitable for cultivating the Dao of Forgetfulness, but she is also not suitable for cultivating the Dao of Forgetfulness."

Luo Fanchen seemed to be hinting at something, but ultimately stopped short of making a direct point.

He didn't act on a whim. The best way to obtain the Founding Order was to help Ming Ruoxue compete for the chief position. Of course, he needed to understand this fairy's style and philosophy.

So far, Fairy Ruoxue genuinely despises the exploitative and despicable actions of the four major clans and is motivated to change them.

Unfortunately, individual strength is limited. Even if Ming Ruoxue achieves the Golden Core, it will be difficult to perfect the sect rules amidst numerous obstacles. At that time, her Dao heart will be troubled, and her Dao path will likely stagnate, trapped in her own illusions.

It's unclear whether Ming Ruoxue's resonance with Xuanzhang is a good thing or a bad thing.

“The fairy has taken great care of and helped me a lot. I have something I would like to give to the fairy.”

After weighing the options for a moment, Luo Fanchen decided to continue clinging to Ming Ruoxue's coattails and help her compete for the top spot.

There was no other reason than that, among the disciples of the Luoshen Pavilion he knew, only this fairy with a cold exterior but a warm heart was trustworthy.

“What I did was all part of my duty, you have no need to feel guilty.”

Ming Ruoxue gently shook her head, her delicate eyebrows furrowing slightly as she pondered for a moment before saying, "However, I do have something I need your help with. This matter can be considered a win-win situation, beneficial to both of us."

"Please speak, fairy."

Luo Fanchen had a fair impression of Ming Ruoxue, and indeed owed her quite a few favors.

In all accounts, the greatest credit for besieging and killing Liu Xia belongs to Ming Ruoxue. He clearly saw from Liu Xia's memories that it was Fairy Ruoxue who forced Liu Xia to fight, breaking her substitution method, which caused her to suffer backlash, damage her meridians, and disrupt the array patterns of her magic weapon.

In the end, it was Ming Ruoxue's Yin Yuan Finger that delivered the fatal blow. If it weren't for this fairy's unintentional act, the last siege would have likely ended in disaster.

He always repays kindness, and if Ming Ruoxue needs his help, he will go through fire and water to repay the debt of gratitude.

"Do you remember last time when I transferred your household registration to my clan?"

"Ming family?"

"This matter is related to the Ming family, and it is also related to me."

Ming Ruoxue's slender hand clenched slightly, and a few ripples appeared in her indifferent blue eyes.

"With the battle for the chief title imminent, I need to go all out to fight. Your cultivation technique is exquisite and no weaker than my Xuanzhang inheritance. You also have a True Essence Body and outstanding combat power among those of the same level. Perhaps you will have a chance to use your skills."

"Furthermore, if I resonate with the profound chapter to form a pill, I will leave the clan on my own. At that time, the clan will have no one to rely on and will inevitably try to interfere. Our clan only has the ancestor who has reached the foundation stage, and he is already old. The disciples in the clan are not capable of great use and need talented people to support them."

"I understand. The fairy intends for me to take care of the Ming family in the future?"

Luo Fanchen nodded, having roughly figured out what Ming Ruoxue meant.

If Fairy Ruoxue cultivates the true Dao of Forgetfulness, with the goal of rectifying the sect rules and sweeping away filth, she will absolutely abide by the sect rules. After achieving the Golden Core, she will immediately leave the Ming family. Without Ming Ruoxue as a pillar, the Ming family will surely decline.

"You could say that."

Ming Ruoxue's eyelashes trembled slightly, and her usually cold gaze became somewhat evasive.

The sweet fragrance of lotus seeds lingering around Luo Fanchen's nose became inexplicably stronger. Ming Ruoxue seemed to be mentally preparing herself. She took light steps and paced for a moment before lowering her voice and saying in a deliberately calm tone, "I wish to invite you into my Ming family."

"The Ming family will offer sacrifices? No problem."

Ming Ruoxue slowly shook her head. Luo Fanchen frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Servant?"

Upon hearing this, Ming Ruoxue's green eyes narrowed slightly, her evasive gaze momentarily fixed as she met Luo Fanchen's eyes.

"Daoist partners, you and I have become Daoist partners."

"Huh? Real or fake?"

Luo Fanchen was slightly taken aback, tilting his head in confusion. Was this some kind of pie falling from the sky?

"It's all in name only. Once you become Daoist partners, you can directly lead the Ming family. The four major families and the villains in the shadows won't dare to attack you and Mo Xue again."

"You can also rightfully lend a hand in the battle for the top spot."

Ming Ruoxue's tone rose and fell unconsciously, like a pebble thrown into a tranquil pool, creating ripples.

The foundation-building method she possesses was passed down from the ancestors of the Ming family and can only be taught after being included in the family genealogy.

"If you agree, the Foundation Establishment opportunity I mentioned earlier, as well as the Heavenly Battle spot after becoming the chief, can be given as a reward. However, I cultivate the Path of Forgetfulness, so do not develop feelings, otherwise, it will be all for naught."

"Is this Daoist partner someone who has married into the family?"

“Everything is equal. You don’t need to change your name. We are equals and will not interfere in your private affairs.”

Ming Ruoxue knew that Luo Fanchen was no ordinary man, so she naturally wouldn't do anything to humiliate him by marrying into his family.

"Furthermore, if I eventually resonate with the profound mysteries and achieve the Core Formation, you will need to protect the Ming family and take charge of the overall situation until a second Foundation Establishment cultivator emerges in the Ming family to take your place."

"I will help you complete the Foundation Establishment stage before I achieve the Core Formation."

"it is good."

Luo Fanchen didn't hesitate for long before nodding in agreement.

A Daoist partner is secondary; his main concern is repaying a debt of gratitude. He does indeed need the opportunity to establish his foundation through Ming Ruoxue and to obtain the sect-building token through her.

After he agreed, Ming Ruoxue silently took a Heart Cleansing Pill, and her tense nerves relaxed slightly.

“Fairy, I heard that you traveled all the way to Feiyunfang for the Immortal Longevity Pill that Luo Qianqiu has refined.”

"You may call me Ruoxue. If you agree to become my Daoist partner, you will naturally get used to calling me that."

Ming Ruoxue nodded slightly, casually correcting the form of address without taking it to heart.

She had conducted a large-scale search for clues about the Longevity Pill at Feiyunfang, and it's not surprising that Luo Fanchen, who had a close relationship with Li Miaoyun, knew about it.

"Ruoxue?"

“Yes, Luo Luo Lang.”

Ming Ruoxue casually brushed her hair behind her ear, feeling rather awkward. Just as she was about to get up to say goodbye and calm her mind, she saw Luo Fanchen holding a precious pill in his hand. The pill was full of spiritual energy and vitality, and it was surrounded by the life force that she had sought countless times.

"Immortal, how did the Longevity Pill end up in your hands?"

Ming Ruoxue frowned, her eyebrows forming a small "川" shape. Through divination, she could roughly confirm that most of the essence of the Immortal Longevity Pill was in the hands of the demonic cultivator.

What Luo Fanchen held in his hand was not a fragmented essence, but a complete longevity pill.

"What I obtained in the core of the Yimu Secret Realm".

"There is only one Yimu Secret Realm."

Ming Ruoxue narrowed her emerald eyes, as if she were determined to get to the bottom of things.

"The remaining four were taken from Ling Leng. I defeated him and he fled using Blood Escape, and his storage bag also fell into my hands."

Luo Fanchen could lie with ease; he was well aware of the risks of exposing the Immortal Longevity Pill, but he did it deliberately.

He wanted to use the opportunity of the Immortal Longevity Pill to prove himself and completely clear his name of any suspicions involving Luo Qianqiu and Ling Leng.

"The cultivation technique you practice is the Xuanzhang?"

Ming Ruoxue slowly walked to Luo Fanchen's side, and as the frost and mist swirled, they gradually enveloped him.

She naturally believed that Luo Fanchen was not a demonic cultivator. He possessed righteous energy and his true essence was upright. Although his ferocity was evident, he had no karmic burden. However, he probably had a great grudge against Ling Leng. She was worried that Luo Fanchen would be resented by the demonic cultivators and suffer the consequences.

"I don't know. I only know that the technique is called Shaoyang Huamu Gong."

"Lesser Yang transforms into Wood."

Ming Ruoxue murmured, subconsciously assuming that Luo Fanchen was cultivating a fragmented profound chapter obtained from ancient cultivation relics.

Her vision was far broader than Li Miaoyun's, and she had befriended many Taoist prodigies who practiced the Xuanzhang lineage. She knew most of the famous Xuanzhang lineage techniques, but she had never heard of the Shaoyang Wood Transformation Technique.

"Practicing the exercises stimulates the release of true energy."

"it is good."

Luo Fanchen activated the Shaoyang Wood Transformation Technique. He knew that this fairy was of pure and noble character, and that he had already established a private relationship with her, so she was naturally trustworthy.

In addition, he also wanted to use Ming Ruoxue to determine Xuanzhang's true name and find out which sect he belonged to, so that he would be prepared if he were caught in the future. Perhaps he could even find the method of inheritance.

"What powerful true energy! I was blind before."

Ming Ruoxue's eyes were slightly closed, her long eyelashes trembling. She slowly grasped Luo Fanchen's wrist with her slender hand, and a wisp of her divine sense entered. It was immediately swallowed and disintegrated by the surging Yi Wood True Essence. Her pretty face showed some surprise.

It possesses incredibly powerful true essence; at the seventh level of Qi Refining, it is nearly liquid, and its sheer volume is astonishing.

Ordinary Qi Refining Ninth Level cultivators can only gradually condense their true essence into liquid when the spiritual power in their dantian is condensed into a crystalline state and flows through their meridians. However, Luo Fanchen's true essence, in terms of sheer volume, is already close to that of a Qi Refining Ninth Level cultivator.

"The Qi Sea is boundless, the True Essence is as vast as the sea, the hidden sharpness and accumulated power are like thunder, rooted in the lungs and internal organs, endlessly regenerating. In terms of True Essence alone, this method is even superior to the Luoshen Technique."

After examining her for a moment, Ming Ruoxue slowly opened her eyes and offered words of praise.

Unlike the Xuanzhang, which has been severed from its lineage, this method is full of spiritual essence and seems to resonate with the power of heaven and earth, with perfect Daoist rules.

"Does your cultivation technique have any supernatural protective powers?"

"Have."

Luo Fanchen nodded in agreement, and Ming Ruoxue frowned even more, already convinced that he was about 80% certain.

Xuanzhang is born in accordance with the laws of heaven and earth. Xuanzhang that has severed its lineage is often because the Great Dao it represents has been replaced or collapsed. The remaining lineage is missing some of the core laws compared to the current Xuanzhang, and its divine power is much weaker.

To comprehend supernatural powers through ancient and profound teachings, one must at least cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage.

She only learned the protective divine power after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage. Luo Fanchen, on the other hand, only reached the seventh level of Qi Refining and yet obtained the divine power. This profound chapter is extremely powerful and is probably among the best in the entire world.

"Besides supernatural powers, there is also a companion technique, which is a low-grade Daoist scripture."

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Luo Fanchen did not hide anything. He believed that Ming Ruoxue would not be greedy or capture him to hand over to the Xuanmen behind the Shaoyang Huamu Gong.

"Seventh level of Qi Refining, with supernatural powers protecting the body and spells at one's side?"

Ming Ruoxue's pretty face underwent a rare and noticeable change, and her bright blue eyes, usually brimming with autumn water, became slightly dazed.

At the seventh level of Qi Refining, how could she possess Daoist scriptures and techniques? Only after reaching the late stage of Foundation Establishment, with the help of the Xuanzhang inheritance, did she barely comprehend the Yin Yuan Finger technique from a low-grade Daoist scripture. This move was already one of her strongest trump cards.

If it was 80% before, it's now 100%.

Do you have this item?

Ming Ruoxue gazed at Luo Fanchen with complicated emotions. The Qi Refining rogue cultivator before her was probably no less powerful than herself.

With a gentle wave of her hand, the frost and snow condensed into a pale blue jade pendant. The front was decorated with ice crystal snow lotus patterns and the words "Forget Love" written on it. The back was covered with intricate seal script, seemingly revealing her identity and name, but the details were unclear. The surface of the jade pendant was covered with array patterns, which were profound and difficult to understand, seemingly centered around spatial array patterns.

Luo Fanchen naturally recognized it; he also had a similar object in his hand.

Without hesitating for long, Luo Fanchen slightly spread his five fingers, and the wooden plaque on his chest flew out instantly, slowly hovering in his palm.

"Is this what Ruoxue is referring to?"

"Ok?"

Ming Ruoxue tilted her head in confusion. Before Luo Fanchen summoned the card, she hadn't sensed its presence at all.

"A soul tablet, huh."

With a gentle wave of her hand, Ming Ruoxue conjured a wooden plaque in her palm. After examining it closely for a moment, she confirmed Luo Fanchen's identity.

The array patterns on this soul tablet were far more exquisite and complex than hers, forming a complete system within itself. It was forged from at least the top-tier third-order divine iron, a grand achievement only found in the Xuanmen sects. She had once visited the Xuanmen sects with her master and seen it from afar in the hands of the orthodox Xuanmen disciples.

It is undoubtedly a Xuanmen Soul Tablet, but the sun, moon, heaven, earth, and five elements patterns on it are unheard of.

As for the name on the soul tablet, she naturally couldn't recognize it, but it didn't matter. Soul tablets always only recognized the Xuanzhang and not the person. Even if someone possessed a body, as long as they could inherit the Xuanzhang and were willing to submit, the Xuanmen and Daomen would recognize them.

"It seems that I'm the one who benefited from the agreement to become Daoist partners."

Ming Ruoxue shook her head self-deprecatingly, finding it quite absurd.

Confined to a small space, a rogue cultivator who had toiled for twenty years, had suddenly transformed into a legitimate member of the Xuanmen sect, which gave her a sense of unreality.

As a member of the orthodox Xuanmen sect, in terms of status, only a direct disciple of the Daoist sect could barely be on par with him. Even if she resonated with the Xuanzhang and formed a golden core, she should, in principle, address Luo Fanchen as her senior brother.

"Ruoxue, do you recognize which sect this Xuanzhang belongs to?"

"I don't know."

Ming Ruoxue slowly shook her head; she had indeed never seen the secret text of this method's inheritance.

However, it is certain that this method has not been lost, the core of the law is still there, and it is recognized by the Xuanmen (mystical sects). For this reason, they have traveled thousands of miles to condense a soul tablet to protect Luo Fanchen.

Xuanzhang, whose lineage had been severed and whose sect had perished, was utterly incapable of conjuring a soul tablet out of thin air.

"It is probably a Xuanzhang method with a missing lineage, which is rare in the Eight Desolations and difficult to comprehend. Perhaps the sect to which it belongs has forgotten this method."

Ming Ruoxue sighed softly. The profound chapters are difficult to learn, and they depend heavily on comprehension and opportunity. As long as the core laws are not damaged, the inheritance is not considered to be severed.

For example, the Supreme Harmony of Love Luoshen Technique of Luoshen Pavilion has been missing for more than a thousand years. Even the lineage within the sect has been dismantled. However, because its core laws are intact, it is not considered to have been cut off from the lineage. There is still a complete path to enlightenment for cultivators to comprehend.

As for why it's vacant, it's simply hard to understand; the younger generation is incompetent.

Each Taoist and Xuanmen sect has many similar Xuanzhang (mysterious chapters). If a talented disciple manages to comprehend them, they will be treasured and expected to carry them forward. After all, the difference between having two Xuanzhang and having only one Xuanzhang is one of the biggest differences between the Taoist and Xuanmen sects.

"I understand, you're terrifyingly powerful."

Ming Ruoxue was incredibly intelligent. Combining Luo Fanchen's performance with her experience with household registration, she quickly figured out the key points.

In this vast wilderness, there truly are lost orthodox sects of Taoism.

The Taoist sect cast a wide net back then, and thousands of years later, they caught a big fish.
A reclusive cultivator in the wilderness, who had painstakingly comprehended the Xuanzhang, a vacant lineage, was unprecedented and unlikely to be surpassed in the future. The moment the soul tablet condensed, the Xuanmen sects, thousands of miles away, were probably overjoyed and discussing preparations to open a new peak.

As for why Luo Fanchen hasn't been taken over yet, it's probably because the inheritance has been lacking for too long, and Luo Fanchen's cultivation is too weak to cross-domain positioning.
At the latest, once Luo Fanchen reaches the Foundation Establishment stage, the Xuanmen will definitely take him away. However, in theory, the Xuanmen should be able to vaguely locate Qingyuan Domain by the seventh level of Qi Refining. Given their domineering style, they should have already dug three feet into the ground in Qingyuan Domain to find Luo Fanchen.

The fact that no action has been taken yet is likely due to the usual practice of refining the mind. In any case, with the soul tablet protecting him, Luo Fanchen's life is not in danger.

"Ruoxue, what do you know?"

Luo Fanchen was quite suspicious, as he had not obtained many useful clues from Ming Ruoxue.

"Heh, once you've established your foundation, everything will become clear. It will be a good thing for both you and Mo Xue."

Beneath the thin veil, Ming Ruoxue's lips curved into a slight smile. Since the Xuanmen hadn't come looking for her, there was no need for her to expose them beforehand.

We can be friends as peers; who knows, we might even become comrades in the fight against demons and the defense of the righteous path in the future.

As a member of the orthodox Xuanmen sect, Luo Fanchen could never have any connection with demonic cultivators. After hesitating for a moment, she accepted the Immortal Longevity Pill and made a promise to do a favor.

"I will take the time to teach Mo Xue cultivation in the future. If you have any questions in your cultivation, you can also come to me to discuss the Dao."

Ming Ruoxue had already regarded Luo Fanchen as an equal to her peers, and the sense of distance that had been present between them was immediately reduced, and she no longer had the harshness she showed to her subordinates.

For the next five days, Luo Fanchen continued to refine the Luohe Pill to replenish the true essence in his Qi Sea and recover to a state where his true essence was overflowing as soon as possible.

"We've arrived. Ahead lies Gengjin Cave Heaven. Follow me to pay our respects."

At the Qingyuan Domain residence, the spirit ship hummed as Ming Ruoxue piloted it directly into the protective array.

The barrier trembled, and dozens of streaks of light rushed over to block the spirit ship. They were all wearing the magic weapons of the Tuo family clan, and a few were outer disciples of the Luoshen Pavilion. Upon seeing Ming Ruoxue, they immediately stopped and turned around to report.

“Senior Sister Ruoxue, this is my Tuo family’s grotto-heaven. You have come here without reporting to the sect, which violates the sect’s rules.”

"Enough with the noise! ​​What Tuo Family Grotto? This is the grotto of Luoshen Pavilion. I am an inner disciple. Where can't I go to a grotto?"

Ming Ruoxue snorted lightly, and the spirit ship pierced through the barrier without stopping. More than ten Foundation Establishment cultivators appeared, but they still dared not stop her. They could only grit their teeth and try to dissuade her while watching her soar up the clouds and knock on the mountain gate through the rift valley.

"I am Ming Ruoxue, an inner disciple. I have come to this grotto-heaven today to investigate the Tuo family's transgressions. Please open the spatial entrance immediately."

Ming Ruoxue held the soul tablet aloft with her slender hand, her graceful figure standing on the deck. Her long, flowing black hair and her simple white fairy dress danced in the wind, making her appear ethereal and otherworldly.

No one dared to stop them along the way. When the Tuo family disciples on duty tried to delay, the spiritual light of the spirit ship immediately trembled incessantly.

Dozens of giant spirit cannons slowly aimed at the spatial entrance. The disciples were terrified, but dared not attack the spirit ship, so they could only let them pass with their tokens.

Attacking an inner disciple who possesses a soul tablet is something they cannot afford to do. If the soul tablet is broken, even if a Golden Core cultivator intervenes, the Tuo family will suffer greatly.

"Let's go, I'll take you to pick them up."

Ming Ruoxue made a hand seal, and the huge shadow of the spirit ship brought the hundred or so disciples below directly to the core of the Gengjin Mountain Range.

She took graceful steps, and wherever she passed, ice lotuses bloomed, with Luo Fanchen following closely behind.

"Junior Sister Ruoxue, what brings you here from afar?"

In the distance, a handsome young man with a refined appearance, deep starry eyes, and an otherworldly air descended from the sky. He held a jade pendant in his hand, his smile gentle, like a celestial being descended to earth, his aura no less imposing than Ming Ruoxue's.

It was Tuo Tian who had hastily crossed the border.

(End of this chapter)