I am in Yellow Maple Valley, and I have a demonic beast clone!

The auction continues in full swing.

One by one, rare items that would cause a sensation in the outside world are presented on the high platform like flowing water, and then find their owners amidst fierce bidding.

There were broken array diagrams left by ancient cultivators, rare pills that could help break through minor bottlenecks, refining materials from the depths of the outer star sea containing unique stellar power, and even a level 5 demon beast cub that was under a restriction and had a weak aura but good potential was auctioned off, which sparked a battle among several Core Formation cultivators specializing in beast taming in the private room area.

Zhou Ding had already restored the calm in the private room. He would only occasionally glance at the auction stage, but most of the time he would close his eyes to rest or mentally deduce how to combine the newly acquired "top-grade demon blood stone" with other materials so that Xiao Jin could absorb its essence to the greatest extent.

Although the subsequent treasures were good, most of them did not quite match his current needs or were not cost-effective, so he naturally would not easily make a move.

Acquiring this top-grade Demon Blood Stone at this auction was an unexpected delight, making the trip worthwhile.

When the final, most anticipated item—a defensive magic weapon called the "Mystic Turtle Shield," of near-ancient quality—was auctioned off for a staggering price of nearly 200,000 by a powerful cultivator with a deep voice, who appeared to be in the late stage of Core Formation, the grand event, which had lasted for most of the day, finally came to an end.

"Thump!"

Jin Buhuan, his face beaming, brought the jade gavel down one last time and announced in a booming voice, "Thank you all for your support! This Fengle Alliance Annual Auction has now come to a successful conclusion! Congratulations to all the fellow Daoists who have won their desired items! Those who did not win anything need not be discouraged, as our Fengle Alliance has branches throughout Tianxing City that always have rare items for sale, and we welcome you to visit us anytime!"

A cacophony of sounds, a mixture of satisfaction, regret, excitement, and discussion, filled the hall.

The monks began to leave in an orderly fashion, and many acquaintances whispered among themselves about their experiences and takeaways from the day.

The doors to the private rooms opened one after another, and streaks of light, some bright and some dim, quietly disappeared, many of them exuding the calm aura of Core Formation cultivators.

Zhou Ding also stood up and, under the respectful guidance of the maid Yunzhi, left the private room and headed to the delivery area at the back of the auction house.

Inside the transaction room, a white-bearded old man with a cultivation level at the Pseudo-Core stage, clearly a senior manager of the Fengle Alliance, was already waiting.

Upon seeing Zhou Ding, the old man was respectful and presented him with the Sealed Spirit Blood Jade Box containing the "Supreme Demon Blood Stone," asking Zhou Ding to examine it.

Zhou Ding opened the jade box and confirmed that it was indeed the blood-red crystal containing immense demonic energy.

He nodded, then took out a storage bag and handed it to the old man.

The old man scanned the area with his divine sense, then gave a perfectly timed, professionally apologetic smile: "Senior, your storage bag contains 120,000 low-grade spirit stones and 300 mid-grade spirit stones. Converted at market price, that's a total of 150,000 low-grade spirit stones. That's 10,000 spirit stones short of the agreed price of 160,000. I wonder if you could offer other treasures as payment, or…?"

Zhou Ding had anticipated this. When he bid for the Demon Blood Stone, he did indeed have a slight shortage of spirit stones on him.

However, he did not panic. After a moment's thought, he took out a cold jade box about a foot long.

As the jade box was opened, a refreshing medicinal fragrance instantly filled the air. Inside, a spiritual herb lay quietly, its entire body emerald green, its stem with nine nodes, and a cluster of pale golden flowers blooming at its tip. A faint aura of spiritual energy swirled around the herb, indicating that it was 1,500 years old!

"This is a 'Nine-Jointed Golden Thread Grass' that is over a thousand years old. Its medicinal properties are mild, making it an excellent main ingredient for refining various pills for strengthening the foundation and healing injuries during the Core Formation stage. How about we use this to offset the price difference?" Zhou Ding said calmly.

This spiritual herb was one of the many thousand-year-old spiritual herbs he obtained in the Heavenly Origin Pagoda of the Crimson Forbidden Land. Although it was precious, it was not irreplaceable for him.

It's worth it to exchange it for top-grade demon bloodstones.

The white-bearded elder was clearly a connoisseur. Upon seeing this thousand-year-old spiritual herb, so exquisite in both age and appearance, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. After examining it carefully for a moment, his smile widened, even becoming somewhat eager: "Senior, this 'Nine-Jointed Golden Thread Grass' is perfectly preserved, brimming with spiritual energy, and its age is certain. The value of this herb is more than enough to offset the difference of ten thousand spirit stones! This junior will process the transaction for you immediately!"

The transaction was completed quickly.

Zhou Ding carefully put away the jade box containing the top-grade demon blood stone, and also put away the two thousand spirit stones the old man had given him as change. Without further delay, he turned and left the transaction room, walked through the somewhat deserted back corridor, and exited through the side door of the auction house.

The noise and heat from the outside world instantly enveloped him.

The afterglow of the setting sun had dyed the sky orange-red, but the hustle and bustle of the first-level market of the Holy Mountain had not stopped. On the contrary, it was even more lively because the auction had ended and a large number of cultivators were pouring out.

The streets were teeming with people, flashing lights, and a cacophony of voices, hawkers' cries, and the whistling of magical artifacts cutting through the air.

Zhou Ding concealed his aura, blended into the crowd, determined his direction, and prepared to return to the "Cloud and Mist Cave Heaven" on the forty-seventh floor.

He planned to first isolate himself with a quiet room formation after returning, and then let Xiao Jin try to absorb this top-grade demon blood stone to see how much change it would bring.

However, just as he stepped out of the quiet alley where the auction house's side entrance was located and was about to turn onto the main road, a pink figure, carrying a faint, sweet but not unpleasant fragrance, suddenly blocked his way.

"Excuse me, senior, please wait a moment."

Her voice was soft and melodious, carrying just the right amount of timidity and admiration.

The person blocking the way was a young woman in her early twenties, dressed in a light pink gauze dress, with a charming and attractive appearance.

Her skin was fair, her eyes sparkled, and a faint smile played at the corners of her lips, adding to her charm.

His cultivation level was only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, but he seemed to be using some kind of sophisticated charm. With every frown and smile, he naturally exuded a captivating charm that would make people's hearts flutter. Ordinary male cultivators of the same level would probably inevitably feel a bit of goodwill and fantasies upon seeing him.

Zhou Ding paused, his brows furrowing almost imperceptibly.

With his current mid-stage Core Formation cultivation and even stronger divine sense, this level of seductive arts is like a gentle breeze to him, having no effect whatsoever.

On the contrary, I felt a little displeased by this uninvited, deliberately blocking my way, and especially by the use of seductive arts.

He glanced coldly at the woman without saying a word, but the undisguised spiritual pressure of a Core Formation cultivator, like an invisible mountain, instantly pressed down on her!

There was no murderous intent, but it carried a cold warning and a sense of being driven away.

"Hmm!"

The woman in the pink dress froze instantly with her charming smile. Her delicate body trembled violently, as if struck by an invisible hammer. Her face turned ashen, and her eyes revealed undisguised terror and panic. She staggered back half a step, her chest heaving violently, unable to utter a single word, only able to gasp for breath.

Faced with the spiritual pressure of a Core Formation cultivator, her meager cultivation and seductive arts were utterly insignificant.

"Senior, please calm your anger! This humble disciple is young and ignorant, and has offended your imposing presence. Please forgive me!"

Just then, another, more charming and alluring female voice, yet carrying a mature elegance and a hint of urgency, rang out from not far away.

Immediately afterwards, a fragrant breeze wafted by, and a beautiful woman dressed in a light red palace gown, with a graceful figure and still charming demeanor, quickly stepped forward, stood in front of the girl in the pink dress, and gave Zhou Ding a deep bow.

This beautiful woman appeared to be around thirty years old, with a more radiant and captivating appearance than the young girl. Her skin was flawless, her eyes were like water, and she exuded charm with every glance and smile. Her seductive arts had clearly been honed to a level of perfection, subtly stirring the heart.

Her cultivation level had reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment!

At this moment, although she adopted a very humble posture, her mature and charming temperament and demeanor made her appear neither servile nor arrogant.

"Junior Xia Yuanyuan of Miaoyin Sect greets Senior."

The beautiful woman, Xia Yuanyuan, straightened up, her beautiful eyes sparkling with apology and a perfectly measured hint of unease, her voice soft and sweet. "This is my unworthy disciple, named Xiaodie. She is young and does not know the rules. She admired your extraordinary demeanor and thus stepped forward rashly. She had no intention of offending you. If she has offended you, I apologize on her behalf. I hope you will be magnanimous and not hold it against her."

The girl in the pink dress, Xiaodie, also came to her senses at this moment. She quickly hid behind Xia Yuanyuan and timidly followed suit, bowing and apologizing. Her voice was trembling with tears: "It was...it was the junior who was rude. Please forgive me, senior..."

"The Gate of Wonderful Sounds?"

Upon hearing these three words, Zhou Ding, who was about to simply walk around and ignore the master and apprentice, suddenly had a thought and temporarily swallowed the cold words he was about to utter.

He raised an eyebrow, a strange light flashing in his eyes, and began to scrutinize the beautiful woman who called herself Xia Yuanyuan.

The name "Miaoyin Sect" instantly stirred up fragments of memories about the original work that were deeply buried in his mind!

In the original story, it seems that this sect, which is mainly composed of female cultivators and has a rather special status among the many forces in the Chaotic Star Sea, obtained a spiritual object that can be called a treasure in the cultivation world—the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo—at some point in the future by a twist of fate!

Moreover, it seems that he has also had quite a few entanglements with Han Li.

Thunder Bamboo! That's a top-tier material for crafting flying swords with wood attributes, especially thunder attributes!

Its contained divine thunder has a strong restraining effect on demonic and ghostly cultivation techniques.

If he could obtain it, it would undoubtedly be of immeasurable benefit to his cultivation of the "Azure Origin Sword Technique" and to the future forging of his natal flying sword!

Is Xia Yuanyuan a member of the Miaoyin Sect?

Judging from their demeanor and cultivation, they probably hold a high position within the sect. Why did they stop me? Was it merely because my disciple was reckless?

I'm afraid not.

Seeing that Zhou Ding's anger subsided slightly upon hearing the name "Miaoyin Sect," and he instead showed a thoughtful expression, Xia Yuanyuan was secretly delighted, knowing that she had made the right bet.

I'm afraid not.

Seeing that Zhou Ding's anger subsided slightly upon hearing the name "Miaoyin Sect," and he instead showed a thoughtful expression, Xia Yuanyuan was secretly delighted, knowing that she had made the right bet.

This unfamiliar mid-stage Core Formation senior had indeed heard of the Myriad Sounds Sect, and seemed somewhat interested. Her smile became even more charming, her eyes gazing at Zhou Ding with sparkling eyes, she softly said, "Senior seems... to know about my Myriad Sounds Sect?"

Zhou Ding composed himself, his face regaining its composure. He nodded noncommittally and said calmly, "I've heard of it. The Myriad Sounds Sect has quite a reputation in the Chaotic Star Sea."

His words were ambiguous.

The Myriad Sounds Sect does indeed have a considerable "reputation" in the Chaotic Star Sea, but its reputation is somewhat complicated.

Nominally, it is a cultivation sect, but in reality, its foundation lies more in the way of commerce. It is involved in intelligence selling, cargo escort, and cross-sea trade, making it more like a huge commercial and intelligence organization with female cultivators at its core.

What the sect is most famous for are its hundreds and thousands of beautiful, rigorously trained female disciples who are proficient in music, dance, and even seductive arts. A core strategy of the Miaoyin Sect is to use the beauty, talent, and connections of these female disciples to navigate, befriend, and win over powerful figures from all walks of life, weaving a vast and complex network of relationships to expand business, obtain intelligence, and seek protection.

This model may not be considered honorable in the eyes of orthodox cultivators, but the wealth and connections it accumulates are not to be underestimated.

Upon hearing this, Xia Yuanyuan's beautiful eyes smiled even more, as if she had met a kindred spirit. She gently tucked a strand of her neatly styled hair behind her ear; this simple gesture, when performed by her, carried a unique charm.

Her voice grew even softer, carrying a subtle invitation: "It is an honor for my Miaoyin Sect to have your ears heard, Senior. Senior, this is not the place for conversation. Not far ahead, there is a 'Listening to the Rain Pavilion,' with fine tea and fragrant water, and an elegant environment. I wonder if you would do me the honor of moving there for a chat? Please allow me to prepare some tea, firstly to apologize to my disciple, and secondly... I may have some news that you might be interested in, which I would like to share with you."

As she spoke, she gazed at Zhou Ding with captivating eyes that seemed to hook him. Combined with her mature and graceful figure and the stunningly curvaceous red palace dress, she was enough to make most male cultivators' hearts race and find it hard to refuse.

Zhou Ding sneered inwardly. Xia Yuanyuan's seductive skills were indeed remarkable; every frown and smile could captivate hearts. If he were truly an ordinary lecher or a cultivator with weak willpower, he would probably have been completely bewitched long ago.

Unfortunately, having lived two lives, his Dao heart was as firm as a rock, and he possessed powerful divine sense at the late Nascent Soul stage. Such seductive arts were nothing more than a beautiful woman's body, fleeting and unchanging, leaving no ripple in his heart.

What he cared more about was the other person's comment, "news that the senior is interested in."

What news is it?

Is it related to the Miaoyin Sect?

Or... is there some ulterior motive?

If the other party takes the initiative to approach you, they must have ulterior motives.

Rather than refusing and letting the other party secretly sabotage you or find another way, it's better to agree for now and see what they're really up to.

With his current strength and trump cards, he is not afraid of what tricks a Foundation Establishment female cultivator from the Miaoyin Sect can pull in Tianxing City.

Thinking of this, Zhou Ding's face showed a faint, unreadable expression, and he nodded: "Alright, lead the way."

A flash of joy crossed Xia Yuanyuan's eyes, and she quickly stepped aside to lead the way: "Senior, please follow me. Xiaodie, you go back first."

She dismissed the still frightened girl in the pink dress and personally led the way, her figure swaying gracefully, her lotus-like steps light and gentle, leading Zhou Ding through several bustling streets, heading towards a relatively quiet garden area deep within the market.

Zhou Ding followed calmly behind, his gaze sweeping over Xia Yuanyuan's graceful back, his mind clear and serene.

He wanted to see what tricks Xia Yuanyuan, the female cultivator from the Miaoyin Sect, was up to.

This unfamiliar mid-stage Core Formation senior had indeed heard of the Myriad Sounds Sect, and seemed somewhat interested. Her smile became even more charming, her eyes gazing at Zhou Ding with sparkling eyes, she softly said, "Senior seems... to know about my Myriad Sounds Sect?"

Zhou Ding composed himself, his face regaining its composure. He nodded noncommittally and said calmly, "I've heard of it. The Myriad Sounds Sect has quite a reputation in the Chaotic Star Sea."

His words were ambiguous.

The Myriad Sounds Sect does indeed have a considerable "reputation" in the Chaotic Star Sea, but its reputation is somewhat complicated.

Nominally, it is a cultivation sect, but in reality, its foundation lies more in the way of commerce. It is involved in intelligence selling, cargo escort, and cross-sea trade, making it more like a huge commercial and intelligence organization with female cultivators at its core.

What the sect is most famous for are its hundreds and thousands of beautiful, rigorously trained female disciples who are proficient in music, dance, and even seductive arts. A core strategy of the Miaoyin Sect is to use the beauty, talent, and connections of these female disciples to navigate, befriend, and win over powerful figures from all walks of life, weaving a vast and complex network of relationships to expand business, obtain intelligence, and seek protection.

This model may not be considered honorable in the eyes of orthodox cultivators, but the wealth and connections it accumulates are not to be underestimated.

Upon hearing this, Xia Yuanyuan's beautiful eyes smiled even more, as if she had met a kindred spirit. She gently tucked a strand of her neatly styled hair behind her ear; this simple gesture, when performed by her, carried a unique charm.

Her voice grew even softer, carrying a subtle invitation: "It is an honor for my Miaoyin Sect to have your ears heard, Senior. Senior, this is not the place for conversation. Not far ahead, there is a 'Listening to the Rain Pavilion,' with fine tea and fragrant water, and an elegant environment. I wonder if you would do me the honor of moving there for a chat? Please allow me to prepare some tea, firstly to apologize to my disciple, and secondly... I may have some news that you might be interested in, which I would like to share with you."

As she spoke, she gazed at Zhou Ding with captivating eyes that seemed to hook him. Combined with her mature and graceful figure and the stunningly curvaceous red palace dress, she was enough to make most male cultivators' hearts race and find it hard to refuse.

Zhou Ding sneered inwardly. Xia Yuanyuan's seductive skills were indeed remarkable; every frown and smile could captivate hearts. If he were truly an ordinary lecher or a cultivator with weak willpower, he would probably have been completely bewitched long ago.

Unfortunately, having lived two lives, his Dao heart was as firm as a rock, and he possessed powerful divine sense at the late Nascent Soul stage. Such seductive arts were nothing more than a beautiful woman's body, fleeting and unchanging, leaving no ripple in his heart.

What he cared more about was the other person's comment, "news that the senior is interested in."

What news is it?

Is it related to the Miaoyin Sect?

Or... is there some ulterior motive?

If the other party takes the initiative to approach you, they must have ulterior motives.

Rather than refusing and letting the other party secretly sabotage you or find another way, it's better to agree for now and see what they're really up to.

With his current strength and trump cards, he is not afraid of what tricks a Foundation Establishment female cultivator from the Miaoyin Sect can pull in Tianxing City.

Thinking of this, Zhou Ding's face showed a faint, unreadable expression, and he nodded: "Alright, lead the way."

A flash of joy crossed Xia Yuanyuan's eyes, and she quickly stepped aside to lead the way: "Senior, please follow me. Xiaodie, you go back first."

She dismissed the still frightened girl in the pink dress and personally led the way, her figure swaying gracefully, her lotus-like steps light and gentle, leading Zhou Ding through several bustling streets, heading towards a relatively quiet garden area deep within the market.

Zhou Ding followed calmly behind, his gaze sweeping over Xia Yuanyuan's graceful back, his mind clear and serene.

He wanted to see what tricks Xia Yuanyuan, the female cultivator from the Miaoyin Sect, was up to.

I highly recommend "In the Maple Valley, I Have a Demonic Beast Doppelganger!" Go straight to the exciting part.

I'm afraid not.

Seeing that Zhou Ding's anger subsided slightly upon hearing the name "Miaoyin Sect," and he instead showed a thoughtful expression, Xia Yuanyuan was secretly delighted, knowing that she had made the right bet.

This unfamiliar mid-stage Core Formation senior had indeed heard of the Myriad Sounds Sect, and seemed somewhat interested. Her smile became even more charming, her eyes gazing at Zhou Ding with sparkling eyes, she softly said, "Senior seems... to know about my Myriad Sounds Sect?"

Zhou Ding composed himself, his face regaining its composure. He nodded noncommittally and said calmly, "I've heard of it. The Myriad Sounds Sect has quite a reputation in the Chaotic Star Sea."

His words were ambiguous.

The Myriad Sounds Sect does indeed have a considerable "reputation" in the Chaotic Star Sea, but its reputation is somewhat complicated.

Nominally, it is a cultivation sect, but in reality, its foundation lies more in the way of commerce. It is involved in intelligence selling, cargo escort, and cross-sea trade, making it more like a huge commercial and intelligence organization with female cultivators at its core.

What the sect is most famous for are its hundreds and thousands of beautiful, rigorously trained female disciples who are proficient in music, dance, and even seductive arts. A core strategy of the Miaoyin Sect is to use the beauty, talent, and connections of these female disciples to navigate, befriend, and win over powerful figures from all walks of life, weaving a vast and complex network of relationships to expand business, obtain intelligence, and seek protection.

This model may not be considered honorable in the eyes of orthodox cultivators, but the wealth and connections it accumulates are not to be underestimated.

Upon hearing this, Xia Yuanyuan's beautiful eyes smiled even more, as if she had met a kindred spirit. She gently tucked a strand of her neatly styled hair behind her ear; this simple gesture, when performed by her, carried a unique charm.

Her voice grew even softer, carrying a subtle invitation: "It is an honor for my Miaoyin Sect to have your ears heard, Senior. Senior, this is not the place for conversation. Not far ahead, there is a 'Listening to the Rain Pavilion,' with fine tea and fragrant water, and an elegant environment. I wonder if you would do me the honor of moving there for a chat? Please allow me to prepare some tea, firstly to apologize to my disciple, and secondly... I may have some news that you might be interested in, which I would like to share with you."

As she spoke, she gazed at Zhou Ding with captivating eyes that seemed to hook him. Combined with her mature and graceful figure and the stunningly curvaceous red palace dress, she was enough to make most male cultivators' hearts race and find it hard to refuse.

Zhou Ding sneered inwardly. Xia Yuanyuan's seductive skills were indeed remarkable; every frown and smile could captivate hearts. If he were truly an ordinary lecher or a cultivator with weak willpower, he would probably have been completely bewitched long ago.

Unfortunately, having lived two lives, his Dao heart was as firm as a rock, and he possessed powerful divine sense at the late Nascent Soul stage. Such seductive arts were nothing more than a beautiful woman's body, fleeting and unchanging, leaving no ripple in his heart.

What he cared more about was the other person's comment, "news that the senior is interested in."

What news is it?

Is it related to the Miaoyin Sect?

Or... is there some ulterior motive?

If the other party takes the initiative to approach you, they must have ulterior motives.

Rather than refusing and letting the other party secretly sabotage you or find another way, it's better to agree for now and see what they're really up to.

With his current strength and trump cards, he is not afraid of what tricks a Foundation Establishment female cultivator from the Miaoyin Sect can pull in Tianxing City.

Thinking of this, Zhou Ding's face showed a faint, unreadable expression, and he nodded: "Alright, lead the way."

A flash of joy crossed Xia Yuanyuan's eyes, and she quickly stepped aside to lead the way: "Senior, please follow me. Xiaodie, you go back first."

She dismissed the still frightened girl in the pink dress and personally led the way, her figure swaying gracefully, her lotus-like steps light and gentle, leading Zhou Ding through several bustling streets, heading towards a relatively quiet garden area deep within the market.

Zhou Ding followed calmly behind, his gaze sweeping over Xia Yuanyuan's graceful back, his mind clear and serene.

He wanted to see what tricks Xia Yuanyuan, the female cultivator from the Miaoyin Sect, was up to.

This unfamiliar mid-stage Core Formation senior had indeed heard of the Myriad Sounds Sect, and seemed somewhat interested. Her smile became even more charming, her eyes gazing at Zhou Ding with sparkling eyes, she softly said, "Senior seems... to know about my Myriad Sounds Sect?"

Zhou Ding composed himself, his face regaining its composure. He nodded noncommittally and said calmly, "I've heard of it. The Myriad Sounds Sect has quite a reputation in the Chaotic Star Sea."

His words were ambiguous.

The Myriad Sounds Sect does indeed have a considerable "reputation" in the Chaotic Star Sea, but its reputation is somewhat complicated.

Nominally, it is a cultivation sect, but in reality, its foundation lies more in the way of commerce. It is involved in intelligence selling, cargo escort, and cross-sea trade, making it more like a huge commercial and intelligence organization with female cultivators at its core.

What the sect is most famous for are its hundreds and thousands of beautiful, rigorously trained female disciples who are proficient in music, dance, and even seductive arts. A core strategy of the Miaoyin Sect is to use the beauty, talent, and connections of these female disciples to navigate, befriend, and win over powerful figures from all walks of life, weaving a vast and complex network of relationships to expand business, obtain intelligence, and seek protection.

This model may not be considered honorable in the eyes of orthodox cultivators, but the wealth and connections it accumulates are not to be underestimated.

Upon hearing this, Xia Yuanyuan's beautiful eyes smiled even more, as if she had met a kindred spirit. She gently tucked a strand of her neatly styled hair behind her ear; this simple gesture, when performed by her, carried a unique charm.

Her voice grew even softer, carrying a subtle invitation: "It is an honor for my Miaoyin Sect to have your ears heard, Senior. Senior, this is not the place for conversation. Not far ahead, there is a 'Listening to the Rain Pavilion,' with fine tea and fragrant water, and an elegant environment. I wonder if you would do me the honor of moving there for a chat? Please allow me to prepare some tea, firstly to apologize to my disciple, and secondly... I may have some news that you might be interested in, which I would like to share with you."

As she spoke, she gazed at Zhou Ding with captivating eyes that seemed to hook him. Combined with her mature and graceful figure and the stunningly curvaceous red palace dress, she was enough to make most male cultivators' hearts race and find it hard to refuse.

Zhou Ding sneered inwardly. Xia Yuanyuan's seductive skills were indeed remarkable; every frown and smile could captivate hearts. If he were truly an ordinary lecher or a cultivator with weak willpower, he would probably have been completely bewitched long ago.

Unfortunately, having lived two lives, his Dao heart was as firm as a rock, and he possessed powerful divine sense at the late Nascent Soul stage. Such seductive arts were nothing more than a beautiful woman's body, fleeting and unchanging, leaving no ripple in his heart.

What he cared more about was the other person's comment, "news that the senior is interested in."

What news is it?

Is it related to the Miaoyin Sect?

Or... is there some ulterior motive?

If the other party takes the initiative to approach you, they must have ulterior motives.

Rather than refusing and letting the other party secretly sabotage you or find another way, it's better to agree for now and see what they're really up to.

With his current strength and trump cards, he is not afraid of what tricks a Foundation Establishment female cultivator from the Miaoyin Sect can pull in Tianxing City.

Thinking of this, Zhou Ding's face showed a faint, unreadable expression, and he nodded: "Alright, lead the way."

A flash of joy crossed Xia Yuanyuan's eyes, and she quickly stepped aside to lead the way: "Senior, please follow me. Xiaodie, you go back first."

She dismissed the still frightened girl in the pink dress and personally led the way, her figure swaying gracefully, her lotus-like steps light and gentle, leading Zhou Ding through several bustling streets, heading towards a relatively quiet garden area deep within the market.

Zhou Ding followed calmly behind, his gaze sweeping over Xia Yuanyuan's graceful back, his mind clear and serene.

He wanted to see what tricks Xia Yuanyuan, the female cultivator from the Miaoyin Sect, was up to.