I'm in Yellow Maple Valley, and I have one equipment slot!

Upon hearing Feng Sanniang's warning and cold voice, and sensing the undisguised aura of a pseudo-core cultivator emanating from her, far exceeding that of a Qi Refining stage cultivator, the two sisters were immediately terrified, their faces turning pale, their delicate bodies trembling slightly, and their eyes filled with panic.

They were just low-level Qi Refining cultivators, how could they dare to offend a senior who was at the Pseudo-Core stage and had a behemoth like the Six-Hall Sect behind him?

Feng Sanniang approached, her previous cold expression instantly melting away when she faced Zhou Yuan, replaced by a gentle and charming smile. She gave Zhou Yuan a graceful curtsy: "Master Zhou, what a coincidence to meet you here."

This change in attitude before and after is like that of a completely different person.

Where is the coincidence?

She specifically inquired with Ouyang Gong of Yuhuan Residence about Zhou Yuan's arrival at Tiandu Street today, and immediately chased after him.

Just now, he happened to see the two beautiful sisters taking the initiative to chat with Zhou Yuan, and an indescribable sense of jealousy and crisis welled up in his heart, which is why he couldn't help but "threaten" them.

Seeing that Feng Sanniang and Zhou Yuan knew each other and were acting intimately, the round-faced senior sister became even more apprehensive. She quickly pulled her junior sister and bowed respectfully, her voice trembling, "Senior, please calm down. We sisters were rude and disturbed your peace. Yao-mei, let's go quickly!"

As he spoke, he tried to pull the beautiful junior sister away from this troublesome place.

Upon hearing the word "Yao-mei," Zhou Yuan's heart stirred slightly.

Yao Mei?

In the original novel, there seems to be a female cultivator in the Chaotic Star Sea named "Yuan Yao" who is exceptionally beautiful.

Although this woman's fate was full of twists and turns, her unwavering commitment to the Dao was truly rare.

After enduring countless hardships, he eventually became one of the very few cultivators in the human realm who could ascend to the spirit realm. He even made a name for himself in the spirit realm and was eventually able to ascend to the immortal realm.

Although he had many opportunities along the way, he would never have achieved such success without a steadfast and unwavering heart in his pursuit of the Dao.

Could this stunningly beautiful woman before me be the legendary female cultivator Yuan Yao? And could the senior sister beside her be her senior sister "Yan Li"?

Thinking of this, a ripple stirred in Zhou Yuan's heart.

It wasn't because of her beauty, but because I naturally paid more attention to such a person with a firm belief in the Dao and unlimited potential for future achievements.

"Wait," Zhou Yuan said, stopping the two women who were about to leave in a hurry.

The two women froze, turning around nervously. The beautiful woman called "Sister Yao" turned pale with fright and stammered, "Senior... what else do you need me to do?"

Seeing this, Feng Sanniang was anxious, fearing that Zhou Yuanzhen would be seduced by his good looks. She quickly stepped forward and spoke with a tone of admonition:

"Master Zhou, these two women are of unknown origin and behave frivolously. They are clearly the kind of people who are used to currying favor and flattering others. Master Zhou is of noble status and has a bright future. You must not be swayed by their beauty or because of a moment of weakness..."

As she spoke, she glared fiercely at the two women, her words carrying a strong warning.

Zhou Yuan frowned almost imperceptibly. This Feng San Niang was meddling a bit too much. He didn't have a deep relationship with her, yet she repeatedly interfered in his affairs in such a way that it was almost like "asserting her sovereignty," which made him slightly displeased.

"Fellow Daoist Feng, I have my own decision."

Zhou Yuan's tone was calm, but the implied meaning made Feng San Niang's heart skip a beat.

Feng San Niang's expression changed slightly, realizing she had crossed a line. She quickly put on an apologetic smile and softened her tone:

"Yes, I have spoken too much."

"Master Zhou is an upright and knowledgeable person, and he will not be deceived by appearances. It was my concern that made me confused."

Listening to Zhou Yuan's conversation with Feng Sanniang and feeling Feng Sanniang's undisguised hostility, the two women trembled with fear.

They could easily see that this female senior at the Pseudo-Core Formation realm was interested in the young Foundation Establishment senior in front of her.

If they had known beforehand that this senior had such a powerful and jealous "food protector" by her side, they wouldn't have dared to approach her even if they had ten times the courage!

Now they are caught in a dilemma, fearing that they might accidentally bring about their own demise.

Zhou Yuan ignored Feng Sanniang and turned his gaze back to the two women, asking in a calm tone, "Are you two rogue cultivators?"

The round-faced senior sister nodded hurriedly, her voice still trembling: "Replying to senior, I...we sisters are indeed independent cultivators, without sect or school, wandering aimlessly."

Looking at their fearful and anxious appearance, like frightened little rabbits, Zhou Yuan's slight displeasure caused by Feng San Niang dissipated.

His tone softened slightly, tinged with a hint of感慨:

"It's not easy being a rogue cultivator. I myself went through a difficult time back then, and I know the hardships involved. It's fate that we meet today."

As he spoke, he took out four small jade bottles from his storage bag and handed them to the two women:

"Please accept these four bottles of pills; they may be helpful for your cultivation."

The jade bottle had not yet been opened, so naturally no one knew what was inside.

But for Zhou Yuan, these were just a drop in the ocean.

Three bottles of pills suitable for Qi Refining cultivators to improve their mana, and a jade bottle containing two Foundation Establishment Pills, are really nothing to him now.

The round-faced senior sister looked at the jade bottle handed to her, her face showing hesitation and fear. She dared not reach out to take it, for fear that this was some kind of test or deeper trouble.

However, the beautiful woman known as "Yao Mei" had a glint of cunning and audacity in her eyes that seemed out of place for her age and cultivation level.

She seemed to sense a hint of sincerity in Zhou Yuanping's calm eyes and tone.

She bit her red lips, then suddenly reached out and generously accepted the four jade bottles, bowing deeply and saying, "Thank you for your generous gift, senior!"

This action startled the round-faced senior sister next to her, who quickly whispered, "Sister Yao! No! Give it back to the senior!" She was afraid that her junior sister's "recklessness" would anger the other party.

Yao Mei blinked her beautiful eyes and said in a clear voice, "Senior Sister, since this is a sincere reward from Senior, wouldn't it be disrespectful and disrespectful to Senior if we refused?"

The round-faced senior sister was taken aback by what she said. Seeing that Zhou Yuan showed no displeasure, she felt slightly relieved and quickly bowed to thank him.

"Thank you so much for your kindness, senior! I am deeply grateful!"

Having accepted the pill, Yao Mei's eyes sparkled, and she seemed to have grown bolder. She tilted her pretty face up, asking with a mixture of anticipation and tentative inquiry, "I wonder... what does Senior need us sisters to do? We... we're very capable!"

Upon hearing this, the round-faced senior sister next to her quickly chimed in, "Yes, is your cave dwelling lacking maids for cleaning and serving? We sisters are willing to serve you!"

They knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch. Having received such a "generous gift," they should reciprocate. If they could take this opportunity to get close to this seemingly young, promising, and generous Foundation Establishment senior, it would undoubtedly be a tremendous opportunity for them.

Upon hearing this, Feng San Niang, who was standing nearby, was annoyed again. She cursed inwardly at these two little vixens for not knowing their place and daring to try to enter her room!

But since Zhou Yuan had already reminded her, she dared not speak rashly now.

His expression darkened slightly, and his gaze swept over the two women like a knife.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yuan shook his head without hesitation, his tone calm yet firm:

"No need."

With his core formation imminent, he didn't want to be distracted, and had no intention of getting involved in romantic relationships.

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While Yuan Yao's Dao heart is steadfast and his future is promising, he cannot afford to be distracted from his own path to immortality.

The gift of the pill was given casually to establish a good relationship, without any deeper intention.

He looked at the two women, especially the bright-eyed "Yao Mei," and said calmly:

"After you return, cultivate diligently. If one day you can successfully establish your foundation and embark on the true path of the Great Dao, then my gift of pills today will not have been in vain."

After saying that, he waved his hand, indicating that the two women could leave.

Upon hearing this, the two women felt a mix of emotions.

There was both the disappointment of failing to climb the social ladder as desired and the joy of obtaining precious elixirs.

There is also uncertainty about the future and contemplation of Zhou Yuan's words.

After bowing again, the two women dared not linger any longer, turned around hastily, and quickly disappeared into the crowd.

Watching the two women's departing figures, Feng San Niang's jealousy and anger gradually dissipated, replaced by a sense of shame.

It turns out that Zhou Yuan's gift of the pills was not out of lust for beauty, but out of empathy for the hardships faced by rogue cultivators and a pure act of kindness.

I just... made myself seem narrow-minded.

"Master Zhou's noble character is beyond the comprehension of a petty person like myself."

Feng Sanniang said in a low voice, her tone sincere.

Zhou Yuan remained noncommittal, simply saying, "Fellow Daoist Feng, you flatter me. May I ask where Fellow Daoist Feng is headed next?"

Feng San Niang's eyes lit up, and she quickly said, "I don't have anything important to do today. If Master Zhou doesn't mind, could I accompany you to stroll around Tiandu Street? I'm quite familiar with this place."

Zhou Yuan pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Very well, then I'll trouble Fellow Daoist Feng."

The two then strolled around Tiandu Street together.

Feng Sanniang deliberately steered the conversation, showcasing her extensive knowledge and familiarity with all kinds of shops and goods on Tiandu Street.

Then, seemingly to demonstrate that she was not only capable of "jealousy" and "management," she steered the conversation to her area of ​​pride—the art of formations.

She is indeed quite knowledgeable about formations. Although she can't be called a master, she is considered one of the best among Foundation Establishment cultivators. In her conversation, she can explain the principles and solutions of some common formations.

He could even explain the characteristics of some ancient formations in great detail.

Zhou Yuan listened, occasionally interjecting with a few words.

Although he did not devote much energy to the art of formations, he had studied and equipped himself with the ancient jade slip on formations after obtaining it in his early years. With the added bonus of comprehension from the equipment slot, his understanding of formations far exceeded his apparent "limited knowledge".

A casual comment or a question at this moment can often hit the nail on the head, and even give Feng San Niang a sense of sudden enlightenment.

This made Feng Sanniang even more surprised and fascinated.

The Zhou Yuan before me is not only young and promising, but also possesses unparalleled alchemy skills, is generous and upright, and even has such profound insights into the Dao of Formations!

They're practically the perfect Daoist partner!

Her admiration and desire to get closer grew stronger.

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On the other side, the two sisters who received the gifted pills did not dare to linger after leaving Tiandu Street. They even left Kuixing City directly and headed towards the port, preparing to leave the island as soon as possible.

Only after she had flown a distance from Kui Xing Island using her magical artifact did the round-faced senior sister breathe a sigh of relief, saying with lingering fear:

"That scared me to death! That female senior's eyes were terrifying! Yao-mei, you're so brave, how could you just accept the pills like that?"

The stunning woman known as "Yao Mei" patted her ample bosom and let out a long sigh, but her eyes gleamed with excitement: "Senior Sister, I don't think that Senior Zhou seems like a bad person. His eyes are very clear..."

"He didn't have that kind of... annoying desire, and when he mentioned the hardships of being a rogue cultivator, his sentiment didn't seem fake."

As she spoke, she carefully took out the four jade bottles and opened three of them first.

Inside were indeed excellent pills suitable for Qi Refining cultivators to improve their cultivation; the quality was superb.

When the fourth jade bottle was opened, two pills, each the size of a longan, pale blue in color and emitting a strange medicinal fragrance, rolled into the palm of the hand.

"This...this is?!" Yanli's eyes widened, her voice trembling with excitement, "Foundation...Foundation Pill?!"

Yuan Yao's body trembled, and her beautiful eyes shone with unbelievable joy: "They really are Foundation Establishment Pills! And... two of them!"

Both women came from humble backgrounds and had poor aptitude; the Foundation Establishment Pill was originally an unattainable dream for them!

Their previous fantasy of "attaching themselves to the strong" was largely for the opportunity to obtain Foundation Establishment Pills.

I never expected that just by mustering up the courage to strike up a conversation today, I would gain such a precious opportunity!

"That Senior Zhou... was so generous to us, complete strangers!"

Yanli held the Foundation Establishment Pill, her hands trembling with excitement and a hint of unease. "This...this is too precious!"

Yuan Yao quickly calmed down, carefully put away the pills, and urged, "Senior Sister, stop daydreaming! Let's go! We're carrying valuable treasures; it would be troublesome if we attracted the attention of someone with ill intentions! Let's get back to our cave!"

The two dared not delay any longer and urged the small boat to fly towards their temporary cave dwelling on a remote island near Kui Xing Island.

On the way, Yuan Yao seemed to have thought of something. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and she whispered, "Senior Sister, don't you think that Senior Zhou's last words... seemed to have a hidden meaning?"

"What are you saying?" Yanli was still excited about obtaining the Foundation Establishment Pill.

He said, "If one day I can successfully establish my foundation and embark on the true path of the Great Dao, then the kindness of giving me the elixir today will not have been in vain."

Yuan Yao repeated, a thoughtful glint in her eyes, "First he gave us cultivation pills, then he bestowed Foundation Establishment Pills... This clearly shows he hopes we can successfully establish our foundation!"

"Furthermore, he specifically mentioned 'successful Foundation Establishment'... Could it be that he thinks our current cultivation level is too low, and that we'll only be qualified to... seek him out after we've achieved Foundation Establishment?"

She paused, recalling the information revealed by Feng San Niang, and added, "Moreover, didn't that senior woman say before that he is 'Master Zhou of the Six-Hall Alchemy Master'?"

"The Six-Tier Hall is one of the largest shops on Tiandu Street! Once we successfully establish our foundation, we might be able to find it by using its name!"

Upon hearing this, Yanli's eyes lit up, feeling that her junior sister's analysis made perfect sense: "Yes! That must be it! Senior Zhou is such a young alchemist, with a bright future ahead of him, so naturally he wouldn't take a liking to two Qi Refining stage cultivators like us. But if we successfully establish our foundation, our status will be different, perhaps..."

The more she thought about it, the more likely it seemed, and her heart was suddenly filled with motivation:

"Yao-mei, you're right! We need to hurry back and use these pills to cultivate in seclusion! We'll strive to successfully establish our foundation as soon as possible! Then, we'll go find Senior Zhou and thank him in person. Perhaps... we really will have the opportunity to follow him!"

The two women exchanged a glance and saw an unprecedented determination and hope in each other's eyes.

What was originally a life of drifting along and struggling to survive as a wandering cultivator seemed to have been illuminated by a bright light because of this unexpected encounter and generous gift, and the future path of the two women seemed to have become clearer.