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"Finally we can get out? It was a really dangerous journey. You've really had a tough time, kid."

With a flash of white and a flash of red light, a soul and an object flew out from between Zhang Lingyu's eyebrows, the former immediately and without hesitation burrowing into the Soul Nourishing Wood.

The latter hovered in mid-air for a moment, transforming from a palm-sized box into a humanoid puppet draped in a black robe, much to the amazement of Zhang Lingyu, who watched from the side.

The old puppet briefly surveyed the surroundings of the secret chamber and sighed, "Lingyu... thank you for your hard work."

"Good thing you were here this time."

Before he finished speaking, Yue Yi, who was wielding the Soul-Nourishing Wood, lost his previous arrogance and repeatedly agreed.

Even though he was a great cultivator at the peak of the Golden Core stage in his lifetime, he was still terrified and broke out in a cold sweat when faced with the Golden Core cultivators outside the ruins.

There was no other reason than that they really didn't expect those Golden Core cultivators to be so ruthless for the sake of magic treasures, blocking the door and insisting on ensuring that no one would have any problems before letting them pass.

Even with the concealment technique he taught Zhang Lingyu, plus the assistance of the Puppet Elder, it couldn't stop the Golden Core cultivator's careful investigation.

If you possess someone else's body, you will be discovered immediately upon emerging, and the consequences are predictable. It won't be as simple as just having your magic weapon stolen.

Now that they've fallen to such a state, it could be considered a blessing in disguise.

Of course, they were able to escape this calamity mainly because of the intervention of that True Man Xuanhao. Although they were curious about Zhang Lingyu's relationship with him, it was best not to ask too much.

"As long as you're alive, there's always a glimmer of hope."

Seeing their more conciliatory attitudes, Zhang Lingyu smiled knowingly. She had done them such a big favor, so borrowing the item would be much easier; it just wasn't the right time yet. So she smiled and said:

"Now that we have returned safely, Sect Leader Yue can focus on his recovery. As the clan leader, this is my place of seclusion. Even my disciples never set foot here on ordinary days, so its seclusion goes without saying."

"However, the physical body required by the sect leader will probably have to wait for a while longer."

According to the terms of the transaction, the price Yue Yi had to pay to preserve his remnant soul was the twenty-odd jade boxes in the main hall, the high-grade Golden Core magic sword, the storage bags of Tang Wei and the other nine people, and the right to use the Spirit Puppet Myriad Transformations Box during the period when he possessed a new body and returned to the Golden Core cultivation level.

Zhang Lingyu only needs to provide a physical body and some protection before the Golden Core stage; he doesn't need to provide cultivation resources.

By any measure, the latter gained enormous benefits.

Of course, there are also rules regarding the physical body. It cannot be a member of the Zhang family or a member of a vassal family. Yue Yi had no objection to this. Since he wanted to possess a body, he had to possess a good one. He wouldn't even consider one with poor aptitude.

Therefore, the target fell on demonic cultivators or those rogue cultivators who had committed sins, which was also a troublesome matter and took a long time.

"It's alright. I've endured hundreds of years in the spatial turbulence, so I can afford to wait a few more years." Yue Yi smiled self-deprecatingly, taking advantage of this time to recuperate.

The battle with Zhang Lingyu in his sea of ​​consciousness nearly cost him his life, and looking back on it now still fills him with lingering fear.

"This kid is really ruthless to himself, but thankfully he valued his life in the end."

Yue Yi muttered to himself, then said:

"Alright, now that the matter is settled, you can focus on healing your injuries. I need to go heal myself too. Don't forget our agreement. The things you took are worth as much as the wealth of a mid- or late-stage Golden Core cultivator. That's quite a lot."

After saying that, he disappeared into the Soul-Nourishing Wood. Zhang Lingyu smiled without saying a word and followed the Puppet Elder to the secret room next door. He first put down the Soul-Nourishing Wood, and then took out a bottle of Moon Marrow Spirit Water and poured it on.

This water can be used to refine one's spiritual sense and also for healing, which will help Yue Yi recover faster.

The remnant soul inside groaned, probably feeling quite comfortable.

Then, the man and the puppet sealed off the secret chamber and set up a restriction before returning to the previous chamber. Zhang Lingyu looked at the puppet before him and smiled, "Elder Puppet, what are your plans next? Would you like to go out for a walk?"

"I am but a magical artifact. Although you are my master for the time being, Lingyu, I will still obey your orders. If you are worried, you can simply let me stay in the secret chamber. Anyway, I've been confined to one place for hundreds of years, and I'm used to it..."

The old puppet chuckled, "Of course, if you would allow me to go out for a walk... that wouldn't be out of the question."

It may say that it can stay, but being confined to one place for hundreds of years is very frustrating even for a spirit. Going out for a walk and seeing the mountains, rivers, sun, and moon would be a very good thing.

"In that case, how about I find something for Elder Kui to do?"

"Oh? Tell me about it."

"Among the myriad arts of cultivation, my family also has the art of puppetry, but unfortunately, we're still in the early stages and not very proficient. In the early years, only a few members of our clan studied under Lin Qing. Elder Puppet is an expert in puppetry; perhaps you could give me some pointers?"

"Among the myriad arts of cultivation, my family also has the art of puppetry, but unfortunately, we're still in the early stages and not very proficient. In the early years, only a few members of our clan studied under Lin Qing. Elder Puppet is an expert in puppetry; perhaps you could give me some pointers?"

The Spirit Puppet Myriad Transformations Box is a masterpiece, and even a pig would have mastered it after four thousand years of study. Adhering to the principle of taking advantage of every opportunity, how could we let it go so easily?

He continued, "In his spare time, Elder Kui may also go out for a walk, but he cannot leave Yingchuan County."

"Alright, I agree. But there's one thing: aren't you afraid I'll abduct your disciples?" Upon hearing this, Elder Puppet was immediately tempted. For four thousand years, he had watched the disciples of the Spirit Puppet Sect grow up, and he had personally trained each sect leader.

You might not be able to get it to fight, but I'd be more than willing to train disciples.

That's just how old people are.

"Haha, it's a blessing for my family to be chosen by Elder Kui. If the Spirit Puppet Sect is rebuilt in the future, it's fine to take him along. After all, he'll be a personal disciple. Who knows, he might even become the sect leader in the future?" Zhang Lingyu laughed.

"Alright, but there's one thing: what about my identity?"

The existence of the Spirit Puppet Myriad Transformations Box and Yue Yi must not be known to outsiders, so one's identity is very important when traveling in Qingya Mountain. If someone suddenly appears out of nowhere, they will always be noticed.

"It's alright, I'll handle this. I'll accompany you to the main hall later. Just make up a reason; simply say you're a guest advisor I invited. But, senior, you can't exactly be wearing a puppet's body, can you?"

"Lingyu, there's no need to worry. Watch me."

A flash of light appeared in the dark chest of the Spirit Puppet Transformation Box, and a painted mask appeared in its hand. It gently covered its face, and in an instant, it transformed into a kind and amiable old man with white hair.

Zhang Lingyu scanned it with his divine sense, but even he couldn't detect anything unusual. He exclaimed, "What a fine treasure!"

"That's right, this is called Fox Skin, an essential item for traveling. Combined with your shape-shifting technique, even a late-stage Golden Core cultivator might not be able to detect it. I'll give you one later!"

"Thank you very much, senior!"

Zhang Lingyu bowed, first letting the old man return to his brow, then went out of Qingya Mountain, and let the old man come out again outside the mountain, before taking him to the main hall.

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