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

"What kind of monster is this?!"

The mid-stage Core Formation cultivator's pupils shrank upon seeing the beast demon, his face filled with terror!

The beast gave him no time to react.

The blood-red crack on its forehead suddenly opened, and a gray beam of light shot out from it!

Deathly Light!

The gray beam of light was incredibly fast, striking the cultivator instantly!

His defensive magic treasures and protective aura seemed invisible and intangible in front of that gray light, and were directly penetrated!

The next moment, his life force rapidly drained away at a visible speed, and his entire body withered away at a visible rate, eventually turning into a dried corpse and falling from the sky!

Meanwhile, the Purple Sky Beast had caught up with Elder Gu.

Its tiny body flashed through the air, tearing open a spatial rift and disappearing inside!

The next moment, it appeared in front of Elder Gu and opened its mouth to spew out a beam of purple light!

Elder Gu hurriedly tried to dodge, but was caught up by Zhou Yuan who was right behind him.

Zhou Yuan raised his hand and pointed, and the Green Radiance Sword shot out, instantly piercing through his head!

On the other side of the snowy night, they also successfully caught up with Elder Miao.

Although she was injured, she was still in the late stage of Core Formation, which was more than enough to deal with an injured early stage Core Formation cultivator.

After a few moves, Elder Miao died by her sword.

Thus, all four traitors were executed!

Dragging his wounded body, he flew back to Zhou Yuan's side in the snowy night and bowed solemnly in respect:

"Thank you so much for saving my life! May I ask your name? I will repay you handsomely this snowy night!"

Zhou Yuan waved his hand.

"Not knowing my identity is good for both of us."

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and snatched Qi Yuan's storage bag into his hand.

As for the storage bags of the other three, he didn't touch them, leaving them for Xueye to maintain the Six-Hall Alliance.

Then, he vanished into the horizon in a flash.

On a snowy night, she gazed in the direction he had left, remaining motionless for a long time.

……

Not long after, Zhou Yuan returned to Tianxing City.

He did not return to Wuyadong immediately, but went to the market first to continue purchasing supplies.

Saving Xueye this time has finally put my mind at ease.

When he reappeared at the Six-Linked Hall, Ouyang Gong immediately came to greet him.

"Brother Zhou, Qing'er told me about it."

Ouyang Gong smiled and said, "It is her greatest blessing to be able to become your disciple. I am completely at ease."

He paused, his expression becoming somewhat complicated: "Now that such a change has occurred in the palace, I'm afraid I cannot protect Qing'er completely. From now on, I will rely on Brother Zhou."

Zhou Yuan nodded.

Xueye had not yet returned to Tianxing City, so the people in the hall were unaware that Xueye had been rescued by the "mysterious man".

Qing'er was quick-witted; she immediately stepped forward, knelt down respectfully, and kowtowed three times.

"Disciple Ouyang Qing greets Master!"

Zhou Yuan raised his hand in a gesture of support, indicating that she should get up.

Ouyang Gong watched this scene with satisfaction in his eyes.

But then his expression darkened.

"There's one more thing... Third Sister... is dead."

Zhou Yuan remained silent for a moment, then sighed softly.

"Life is unpredictable."

He and Feng Sanniang had known each other for many years. Although they were not destined to become Daoist partners, their affection remained.

Now that my friend has passed away, I can't help but feel melancholy.

Over the next few days, Zhou Yuan procured all the necessary supplies.

As for Qing'er, he told her to stay in the Six-Linked Palace for a few more days to say goodbye to her father.

Zhou Yuan went to Miaoyin Sect again.

At this time, the Miaoyin Sect was already in a state of disbandment.

The senior executives split up, each allocating resources and manpower, and prepared to go their separate ways.

Zi Ling had already left.

Zhou Yuan met Zhuo Ruting in the hall. The Left Envoy was dressed in a simple and elegant dress today, with a faint weariness in her eyes, but also a hint of relief.

"Elder Zhou." Zhuo Ruting stepped forward and personally poured him tea.

"Have all the affairs within the sect been taken care of?"

Zhou Yuan asked.

"That's about it." Zhuo Ruting nodded. "Sister Ziling and her people have already left Tianxing City. From now on, the Miaoyin Sect will no longer exist."

She paused, then suddenly remembered something: "Oh right, I've already found out about that Senior Han that Elder Zhou asked me to investigate last time."

Zhou Yuan's gaze sharpened.

"He lives in the Immaculate Cave on the thirty-first level of the Holy Mountain."

Thank you.

Zhou Yuan put down his teacup, stood up, and took his leave.

After leaving the Wonderful Sound Gate, he flew straight to the thirty-first floor of the Holy Mountain.

Following the directions provided by Zhuo Ruting, they quickly found the cave called "Wugou Cave".

He raised his hand and sent out a sound transmission talisman, which disappeared into the cave's protective barrier.

Then, he stood with his hands behind his back, waiting quietly.

A quarter of an hour.

Two quarters of an hour.

One hour.

The stone door to the cave remained completely still, showing no reaction whatsoever.

"Not here?"

Zhou Yuan frowned slightly.

He waited outside the cave for three whole days, but still couldn't find Han Li.

In the end, he could only turn around and leave.

……

The Six-Tier Palace.

Zhou Yuan, with Ouyang Qing in tow, prepared to leave.

Qing'er has already said goodbye to her father.

Ouyang Gong stood at the door, watching his daughter's retreating figure, his eyes filled with reluctance, yet also with anticipation.

"Qing'er, follow your master's cultivation diligently and don't be lazy," he instructed.

"Don't worry, Father, Qing'er will definitely work hard!" Ouyang Qing nodded vigorously.

Just then.

A figure descended from the sky and landed at the main entrance.

It is indeed Lord Xueye!

Although she was still injured, her spirits had recovered, and her aura remained calm and composed.

Just then.

A figure descended from the sky and landed at the main entrance.

It is indeed Lord Xueye!

Although she was still injured, her spirits had recovered, and her aura remained calm and composed.

As soon as she appeared, the people in the Six-Linked Hall, who were originally filled with anxiety, immediately felt as if they had found their pillar of support and all surrounded her.

"The Palace Master is back!"

"Very good!"

Xueye waved his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.

She proclaimed loudly, "The traitor Qi Yuan has been slain by a mysterious powerful figure! The other traitors have also been executed! From this day forward, the Six-Linked Palace will remain my Six-Linked Palace, Xueye's Palace!"

Upon hearing this, everyone cheered.

His gaze swept across the crowd on the snowy night.

Suddenly, it landed on Ouyang Gong.

"Ouyang Gong, where is your precious daughter?"

Ouyang Gong hurriedly replied, "Reporting to the Palace Master, my daughter has been accepted as a disciple by Alchemist Zhou and will be leaving with him today."

"Master Zhou Dan?" Xue Ye's heart skipped a beat.

Her gaze shifted and landed on the figure in a blue robe not far away.

Zhou Yuan was also looking at her, and nodded slightly as a greeting.

As Xueye looked at him, the image of the man in black from that day suddenly flashed into her mind.

That figure seemed somewhat similar to the blue-robed cultivator in front of him?

Especially the reaction of the man in black when he heard that Elders Feng and Li had died in battle.

That faint trace of melancholy...

Her intuition told her that the person who saved her was the alchemist Zhou standing before her.

But she didn't speak; she just gave Zhou Yuan a deep look and nodded in return.

Some things don't need to be said out loud.

……

Boundless Cave.

Zhou Yuan brought Qing'er back to the cave.

"Sister Yao, Lili, this is my newly accepted disciple, Ouyang Qing."

Zhou Yuan introduced them to the two women.

Ouyang Qing obediently stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Qing'er greets both of my master's wives!"

Yuan Yao and Yan Li exchanged a glance, and smiles appeared on their faces.

"Alright, alright, please rise quickly."

Yuan Yao stepped forward to help her up and examined her closely. "She is indeed a good prospect. Zhou Lang has good taste."

Yanli smiled and nodded.

After exchanging pleasantries, Zhou Yuan said, "Get ready, we're leaving."

"Leave? Where to?"

The two women asked curiously.

"I'll let you know when I get there."

Zhou Yuan didn't explain further.

So, the group started packing.

All the array formations and restrictions in the cave were removed, and all useful items were put into storage bags.

Five days later.

The group of five—Zhou Yuan, Yuan Yao, Yan Li, Ouyang Qing, and Zhou Tian (in disguise)—arrived at the Starry Sky Palace on the fiftieth floor of the Holy Mountain.

"Let's go to Silver Shark Island."

Inside the Starry Sky Palace, Zhou Yuan paid seven hundred spirit stones and led the four of them onto the teleportation array.

With a flash of white light, the five figures disappeared from the hall.