Mortal: Li Feiyu, who came from the realm of a supreme being

"Having killed that Elder Gu, this trip was finally worthwhile. However, if Fei Yu hadn't invited me, I certainly wouldn't have taken the initiative to intercept and kill him... Thinking about it carefully, I've relied heavily on others on my path to immortality, and this might be detrimental to my cultivation in the long run. I still can't depend on others too much."

"Furthermore, while Fei Yu is indeed powerful, his methods are far too aggressive. Now that I think back to the disappearance of Wang Chan, the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect, it's highly likely he was behind it. Was he already targeting Core Formation cultivators back then?"

Thinking of this, Han Li couldn't help but feel a chill. Following Li Feiyu's lead seemed too risky. Yet, the act of intercepting and killing a Core Formation cultivator like today gave him a strange sense of exhilaration... No, it's too risky. He can't follow Li Feiyu's example!

"And then there's the Extreme Yin Island. So the Demonic Fiend Technique and the External Avatar are both inheritances of the Extreme Yin Island. Then it must have been brought there by that skeleton next to the ancient teleportation array. I never expected to get involved in such a karmic entanglement. I hope Feiyu can quickly fix the loopholes in the technique."

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While Han Li was still running around in circles, Li Feiyu also spent several days taking detours to avoid being tracked.

Ten days later, they returned to the island where Yuan Yao and Yan Li were settled.

"Young Master, you're back." Yanli seemed very happy, and Yuan Yao also felt a sense of relief.

"Okay, let's go back."

Putting aside the fact that their feelings were still elusive, they could tell the difference between a full stomach and a regular meal. Moreover, after Li Feiyu's actions, even without a foundation of affection, the two women subconsciously felt from a practical standpoint that Li Feiyu was a worthy partner to entrust their lives to.

A few days later, Li Feiyu returned to the deserted island cave with the two women.

Yan Ruyan was momentarily stunned to see him return with two beautiful women.

They had been in seclusion together for twenty years, and Li Feiyu had never touched her, which shows that Li Feiyu was not a lecherous person. How come he brought back two women after going out? Could it be that these two women also have some special physique or talent that can assist him in his cultivation?

"Ruyan, these are Yuanyao and Yanli, my newly acquired concubines," Li Feiyu said calmly.

"A concubine?" Yan Ruyan looked puzzled, as if she found it unreasonable.

To be honest, given Li Feiyu's consistent style, this is indeed quite unreasonable.

That means Yuan Yao and Yan Li. He would never take anyone else as a concubine, because there are just too many beauties in the cultivation world, so they are not rare at all.

Li Feiyu admired their character, but if it weren't for the original work's endorsement that the two women had reached a high level of cultivation, Li Feiyu wouldn't have had the intention of taking them in.

Watching a loved one pass away is a very sad thing, and Li Feiyu is equally cautious in this regard. He will not accept someone who is not determined and cannot go far on the path of cultivation.

"What's with that expression? Are you doubting my orientation?" Li Feiyu said irritably.

Yan Ruyan quickly bowed and said, "Ruyan wouldn't dare. But... if Young Master wishes to have a concubine, why go to such lengths? Is Ruyan not beautiful enough?"

"Fellow Daoist Yan is joking. Such matters require mutual consent. They lack spiritual roots, cultivation techniques, and resources, and even Foundation Establishment is a distant dream, which is why they have the idea of ​​relying on others. You, on the other hand, possess a Heavenly Spiritual Root. Once we have completed our cultivation, I will return Wang Chan's remnant soul to you. With your appearance and spiritual root, you will have a bright future no matter what. Why should you submit to someone else?" Li Feiyu shook his head and said.

Yan Ruyan remained silent for a moment before saying, "The Blood Spirit Great Art contains a dual cultivation method. Although I do not practice its techniques now, this dual cultivation method is beneficial to both parties. If you cultivate it with me, I believe it will be twice as effective."

Li Feiyu looked at Yan Ruyan with some surprise and said seriously, "Have you thought this through? I already have a Daoist partner, as you've met, and I can say frankly that no one can replace her. Besides, with your Heavenly Spiritual Root aptitude, your chances of forming your Nascent Soul are extremely high. Why go through all this?"

"This is a decision made after careful consideration. I was somewhat hesitant at first, not knowing if you had similar thoughts. But since you are willing to take a Qi Refining stage cultivator as a concubine, you shouldn't refuse me," Yan Ruyan said earnestly.

"Do you want the cultivation technique? You don't need to go to such lengths. When the time is right, I will still give you the follow-up. I will not cut off your path." Li Feiyu once again offered a condition to test him.

Yan Ruyan still insisted: "Cultivation techniques and the path of cultivation are only one aspect."

"That makes me interested. As rational as you are, if you can give me a reasonable explanation, I am not a stubborn rock."

"Young master, there are three reasons."

"Firstly, it's about the path. From my observation, the 'True Yang Transformation into Yin Technique' should have been created by you, Young Master, and it resonates with my spiritual roots. This path is one we can both cultivate together, and we will share in each other's glory. What I'm asking for is not only the subsequent cultivation methods, but also your continued guidance and commitment to this path. Your talent is unparalleled in the world, and dual cultivation benefits both of us, making it the most direct way to solidify this path."

"Secondly, it's about establishing a foothold. With my Heavenly Spiritual Root talent, without a powerful backing, whether I return to Tiannan or stay here, I'll simply become another 'rare commodity' in the eyes of others, waiting to be sold. Although you, young master, have your own calculations, you've clearly set a price, giving me choices and opportunities to grow. Today, seeing my two younger sisters, Yuan Yao and Yan Li, I understand that if I want to establish myself here, the identity of 'assistant cultivator' is no longer enough. I need a more stable and irreplaceable position."

"Thirdly..." She paused, her voice slightly lower but clearer, "For myself. Young Master once said that cultivators should plan their own 'path'. I, Ruyan, am foolish and still do not know where my 'path' lies. But at least, cultivating with Young Master is the first major choice I have made for myself after clearly understanding all the pros and cons. It may have started with calculations, but it ends with my own will. I do not seek to replace Sister Han and Sister Xin, I only ask... to walk closer and see more clearly on this path drawn by Young Master."

She raised her eyes, her gaze clear and resolute: "This is Ruyan's entire reason. It's not for love, but it's more important than love. It concerns my path, the foundation of my existence, and... the choice I made as 'Yan Ruyan' as a person, not as the symbol of 'Heavenly Spiritual Root'."

Okay, Li Feiyu was convinced.

That makes three, how do you explain that...?

Yanli and Yuanyao listened for a long time, but had no idea what they were talking about, and were too embarrassed to ask.

Li Feiyu then handed the language jade slip to Yan Ruyan, so that she could learn the language of the Chaotic Star Sea.

Then he instructed the two women, "Your current task is to establish your foundation. After that, I will find suitable cultivation methods for you."

"Yes."

With the personnel arrangements put aside for now, he had an important task to attend to. He took out the Soul Iron refined by Elder Gu, the fragments of a magical artifact given to him by his master Chang Hao of the Blade Transformation Pavilion, and a Dust-Subduing Pill, sealed them into a simple puppet, and then used a Thousand-Mile Talisman to notify Han Yunshu.

Several hours later, the puppet disappeared into the cave.

About a month later, Li Feiyu also carved a complex summoning array in a corner of the cave, and then used the primordial energy of heaven and earth that he had been condensing for a long time to activate the array and summon the puppet back.

Also brought back was a unique token the size of a palm, as well as many sets of array plates and flags, the most special of which was a super spirit-gathering array comparable to the underground cave of the Hanging River Valley.

"The concentration of spiritual energy here is no less than it was back then," Yan Ruyan exclaimed in delight.

Cultivating in such a rich spiritual environment is just as effective as taking drugs. The only problem is the exorbitant cost; four or five hundred spirit stones a day is an expense even a family with millions in assets couldn't afford.

Li Feiyu brought two million spirit stones to the Chaotic Star Sea. Although the spirit gathering array had improved a lot in the past twenty years, it still consumed seventy or eighty spirit stones a day.

Adding it all up, after deducting 600,000, we now have 1.4 million left, which can only last for about seven or eight years at most.

As for that token, it was naturally the Senluo Seal that Li Feiyu had commissioned.

Han Yunshu's talent in weapon crafting was indeed average, but he had been immersed in this field for decades, so crafting a token was still a piece of cake for him.

Unable to find a particularly suitable material, Li Feiyu thought long and hard, and then refined the fragment of the magical artifact that Chang Hao had bestowed upon him years ago. That thing was exceptionally hard, and combined with soul iron, it was more than enough to make a token.

The Dust-Clearing Pill was naturally prepared for Xin Ruyin; her lifespan was too short, and breakthrough resources should be prioritized for her. It was one thing for the Luoyun Sect to invest, but as her husband, he couldn't possibly remain completely indifferent, could he?

With the Dust-Clearing Pill, Xin Ruyin's chances of forming her Golden Core will increase significantly, and with the resource support from the Falling Cloud Sect... forming her Golden Core shouldn't be a problem!

As for Han Yunshu… to be honest, if she wanted to, she could easily reach the Core Formation stage within ten years without any major obstacles. However, as a direct disciple of Master Muli, she still needs to cultivate her cultivation techniques.

Once things are out in the open, there's no need to hold back anymore, and Li Feiyu and Yan Ruyan embark on their dual cultivation journey.

However, he felt that the dual cultivation secret technique extracted from the Blood Spirit Great Art was far less effective than the Cantong Qi. His and Yan Ruyan's current state was simply the perfect Cantong Qi state.

Unfortunately, Yan Ruyan is different from Xin Ruyin. She is a pure cultivator of immortality and has no martial arts foundation, so she cannot use the Cantong Qi for dual cultivation.

Two years later, Li Feiyu and Yan Ruyan both entered the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

Li Feiyu also began to adjust their cultivation techniques, preparing for the formation of the Golden Core.

With the resources poured in, Yuan Yao and Yan Li's cultivation levels began to advance by leaps and bounds, and they reached the Qi Refining stage.

"Get ready, let's begin the Foundation Establishment process. There are eight Foundation Establishment Pills left, four for each of you. Although these resources are nothing to me, if we fail, I will not provide any more cultivation resources," Li Feiyu said calmly.

This was just a formality. Yuan Yaoyanli was just not good at aptitude, not a pseudo-spiritual root. Four Foundation Establishment Pills would be more than enough for her.

After the two women entered the secret chamber for seclusion, Yan Ruyan finally spoke, "Shouldn't we also prepare to form our cores?"

"Well, before this seclusion, I will make one last adjustment to your cultivation technique. Mastering this secret technique and condensing the core of the Dharma Seal into your Golden Core will greatly benefit your future cultivation path." Li Feiyu handed over a jade slip.

This is his greatest achievement in the past two years, aside from his cultivation. It is essentially a fire control secret technique from his previous life. Although the principles are different, he has now cultivated it for over forty years, and his ability to modify the technique is now vastly different.

Moreover, the essence of the Five Elements is largely the same across all realms, so adapting the simple fire control technique based on the idea of ​​the Senluo Seal is not too complicated.

"With this secret method, I will be able to control all fires with the power of elixir fire even more easily in the future!" Yan Ruyan was overjoyed, feeling that the road ahead was becoming increasingly bright.

Although being a concubine sounds better than being a furnace or cauldron, it's definitely not a good thing. Generally, only female cultivators who have absolutely no other options would consider it. Let alone someone with a Heavenly Spiritual Root like her, even ordinary female cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage wouldn't willingly become a concubine; it's always a choice made out of desperation.

Although Li Feiyu's status as a concubine was something she herself had sought and that came from careful consideration, she couldn't help feeling uneasy since she hadn't experienced any real benefits before.

For the past two years, whenever I was in the pleasure of Li Feiyu's body, a doubt would occasionally flash through my mind... doubting my own decision.

Now that the doubts have been dispelled, everything was worthwhile. This husband, with his extraordinary talent, has indeed not disappointed.

"Thank you, my husband, for bestowing this teaching!"