He fell off a cliff but unexpectedly gained a cultivation inheritance.

With her mind made up, Liu Yan'er's inner turmoil and restlessness vanished, and she calmed herself down to focus on guiding the effects of the Youth-Preserving Pill. Outside the pavilion, Zhang Bufan stood with his hands behind his back, his divine sense gently covering the surroundings, isolating him from the disturbances of the mountain insects and silently observing the spiritual energy fluctuations within the pavilion. Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye. The medicinal fragrance lingering in the pavilion gradually faded, replaced by an increasingly radiant aura of spiritual energy surrounding Liu Yan'er.

Liu Yan'er slowly opened her eyes, her fingertips gently caressing her cheek. She felt an unprecedented smoothness and firmness; a faint light seemed to flow beneath her skin, even smoothing away the subtle spiritual energy patterns left by years of cultivation. She could clearly sense that the cells in her body were firmly locked in place by the energy of the Youth-Preserving Pill, her vitality far surpassing anything she had ever experienced. Even if she remained at the half-step Core Formation stage for a hundred years, she could forever maintain this captivating beauty. This miraculous effect instantly ignited her love and gratitude for Zhang Bufan, her emotions surging like a volcano ready to erupt.

With both wood and fire spiritual roots, the fire attribute inherently endowed her with a straightforward, direct, and passionate nature; her past aloofness was merely a facade before she met someone who stirred her heart. Now, overflowing with affection, she hesitated no longer. Liu Yan'er took a deep breath, suppressing her shyness, and quickly rose to walk out of Wanglan Pavilion. Her movements were somewhat hurried, her skirt brushing against the spiritual herbs beside the pavilion, creating a faint fragrance.

Zhang Bufan was gazing absently in the direction of Qinglan Peak when he suddenly felt a warmth on his wrist as a pair of soft yet strong hands gripped it tightly. Startled, he turned around and saw Liu Yan'er's eyes reddened, her cheeks flushed, and her alluring eyes filled with undisguised emotions. Even her voice was somewhat hurried: "Junior brother, come with your senior sister to the cave. I have something to ask you." Before she finished speaking, she pulled him towards the cave on Yanbo Peak without further ado.

Zhang Bufan was startled and momentarily taken aback. He had planned to wait until he refined the Core Formation Pill and helped Liu Yan'er break through her cultivation realm before revealing his feelings, but he never expected this aloof senior sister to be so proactive. Amidst his surprise, he felt mostly joy. Naturally, he wouldn't back down, and readily cooperated, letting Liu Yan'er pull him along, their steps light and quick as they headed towards the cave. The spiritual flowers and exotic herbs along the way flashed past, but none could compare to the moving emotion in the woman's eyes beside him.

Liu Yan'er's cave dwelling was elegantly furnished, with calming incense burning inside and a faint woody fragrance permeating the air, perfectly complementing her own aura. As soon as she closed the door, Liu Yan'er turned around and forcefully pushed Zhang Bufan to sit on the edge of the bed. Before Zhang Bufan could react, she leaned closer, one hand on his shoulder, the other gently cupping his chin; the warmth of her fingertips seeped through his skin, carrying a burning sensation.

The two were very close, the delicate fragrance emanating from Liu Yan'er filling the air. Her reddened eyes held a mixture of love and resentment as she stared intently at Zhang Bufan, her tone a blend of coquettishness and accusation: "Junior Brother, tell me honestly, why do you keep giving me Core Formation Pills, spiritual spring water, and this Youth Preservation Pill? These are all rare treasures. Do you...do you like me?"

Faced with Liu Yan'er's direct questioning, the initial surprise in Zhang Bufan's eyes gradually faded, replaced by honesty. He raised his hand and placed it on Liu Yan'er's hand, which was resting on his shoulder, his fingertips tracing her skin, and nodded earnestly: "Yes. From the first time I saw Senior Sister in the sect's main hall, I was captivated. If I didn't truly like her, why would I so easily give away something so precious?"

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Liu Yan'er's cheeks flushed instantly, like a ripe peach, her eyes brimming with emotion. She gently bit her lip, her voice filled with resentment and a hint of a sob: "Since you liked me, why didn't you say so sooner? You made me worry for half a year, staring blankly at Qinglan Peak day and night. Do you know how painful that was? If I hadn't taken the initiative today, would you have made me wait any longer? Until when would you finally confess your feelings?"

Seeing the tears and grievance in Liu Yan'er's eyes, Zhang Bufan knew that a thousand words would be superfluous at this moment. Without further hesitation, he grasped Liu Yan'er's wrist and pulled her into his arms with a slight pull. Liu Yan'er gasped and leaned against his chest, clearly hearing his steady and strong heartbeat. Zhang Bufan looked down at the alluring face of the woman in his arms, so close to his, her rosy lips slightly parted, her eyes hazy and affectionate. His heart surged with desire, and he leaned down to kiss her.

The moment their lips touched, Liu Yan'er's body trembled slightly, and she immediately responded. Her kiss, imbued with the fervor of a fire-attribute spiritual root, swept across the land like a wildfire. Zhang Bufan possessed profound foundations; his peak Foundation Establishment spiritual power far surpassed that of others at the same level. Even against Liu Yan'er, who was only half a step into Core Formation, he could calmly control the rhythm and even held a slight advantage. Liu Yan'er's physical body, nourished by spiritual energy for many years, could fully withstand the intense pleasure, yet it was still slightly strained. This subtle harmony made both of them increasingly lost in the moment.

Time slipped away unnoticed in their tender moments, and Zhang Bufan stayed for three days, completely forgetting to return to Qinglan Peak. On Qinglan Peak, Ye Qingxue had already anticipated this outcome. She looked in the direction Zhang Bufan had left, her eyes filled with a gentle smile. Yue Ling'er, having broken through to the Core Formation stage, had become increasingly insightful. Upon learning that Zhang Bufan had delivered a youth-preserving pill to Liu Yan'er and had not yet returned, she smiled and said to Ye Qingxue, "Senior Sister Liu may seem aloof, but she's actually very decisive. I suppose she doesn't want to wait any longer." The two felt no resentment; instead, they were pleased for Zhang Bufan and Liu Yan'er—their husbands were outstanding, and it was a wonderful thing that such a beautiful woman like Liu Yan'er had won their hearts.

It wasn't until the afternoon of the fifth day that Zhang Bufan finally took Liu Yan'er's hand and returned to Qinglan Peak together. Liu Yan'er wore a light pink robe, her eyes and brows carrying the languid charm of a newlywed, completely different from her usual aloofness. Upon seeing Ye Qingxue and Yue Ling'er in the courtyard, her cheeks flushed slightly, a hint of shyness on her face, but not awkwardness. She took the initiative to step forward and nod in greeting. Ye Qingxue and Yue Ling'er exchanged a smile and quickly went to meet them. The three women's eyes met, and without a word, they tacitly acknowledged their closest sisterly relationship, filling the air with warmth and harmony.

That evening, Zhang Bufan planned to celebrate properly and formally establish the relationship between the four of them. With a wave of his hand, he took out a silver fish weighing over eighty catties from the Xuanqing Secret Realm in his storage ring. This silver fish was larger than the ones they usually ate, with silvery scales and more mellow spiritual energy. He also took out ten bright red and plump immortal peaches and said with a smile, "Let's have a good taste today, and consider it a small celebration for the four of us."

He skillfully prepared the silverfish, lit a fire with spirit wood, and slowly roasted the silverfish on peach wood skewers. The fragrance of burning spirit peach wood mingled with the freshness of the silverfish, quickly filling the air. Liu Yan'er, having spent the last five days and nights in passionate embrace, was already starving. Moreover, having never tasted the spiritual creatures of the Xuanqing Secret Realm before, she couldn't help but swallow hard at the aroma.

When the silverfish was grilled to a golden brown, Zhang Bufan sprinkled it with a little spiritual herb powder and other seasonings. The outer skin was crispy, while the inside was tender and juicy, melting in the mouth. A surge of spiritual energy flowed down his throat, nourishing his meridians. Liu Yan'er ate without any regard for appearances, devouring most of the silverfish herself. Her mouth stuffed full of fish, she mumbled indistinctly, "This...this silverfish is so delicious! A hundred times more delicious than the sect's best spiritual food!"

Seeing this, Zhang Bufan's eyes were full of doting affection. He took out another silver fish of the same size and placed it on the fire. Yue Ling'er and Ye Qingxue watched Liu Yan'er wolfing down the food, covering their mouths and chuckling, their eyes full of teasing—she clearly looked like she had been starving for the past five days. The four of them sat around the fire, enjoying the silver fish and peaches while chatting and laughing. The delicious taste of the spiritual creatures and the warmth of their companionship intertwined, creating the most touching moment.

After finishing the two silver fish and ten immortal peaches, the four stopped, completely satisfied. Liu Yan'er leaned on Zhang Bufan's shoulder, her face full of contentment, her heart overflowing with happiness—she had the Youth-Preserving Pill, a devoted lover, and harmonious sisters; this fulfillment was something she had never dared to dream of before. Zhang Bufan embraced the beauty in his arms, gazing at the gentle Ye Qingxue and the lively Yue Ling'er beside him, and firmly believed that the next ten years of seclusion in the secret realm would become even more fulfilling.