A player on Mount Hua starts by obtaining the Prism color entry.

That evening, he took Yue Lingshan back to his home. Having the Heart-to-Heart Jade Pendant meant they were bound by a vow of life and death, and thus qualified him to enter.

When she finally saw Lin Shiyin, she realized that Lin Shiyin had been there all along, even accompanying her husband. She probably spent every night serving him in bed, right?

The expected bickering did not occur; both women were virtuous and capable. Lin Shiyin was the kind of virtuous wife and loving mother who would actively help her husband take concubines, while Yue Lingshan was the type who did not object to her husband finding other women and wholeheartedly served him.

The two women hit it off immediately, and for a moment they completely forgot about Lu Ming, chatting away like best friends who hadn't seen each other for years.

Lu Ming smiled without saying a word; as long as there was no palace intrigue, it was a good thing. He'd take this opportunity to go gather resources in the back mountains.

After dropping the previously obtained two-hundred-year-old Polygonum multiflorum and ginseng into the resource point, a flash of light appeared, and the Polygonum multiflorum and other medicinal materials in the gathering panel had changed to two hundred years old.

The longer the medicinal materials are aged, the better their medicinal effects. Two hundred years is enough to refine the same medicinal materials into heaven-defying pills such as the Youth Preservation Pill and the Marrow Cleansing Pill. The reason why they couldn't be made before was simply due to the limitations of the materials.

Now, we can't make it anymore because we're missing a few medicinal herbs. Fortunately, they're not very rare; we can find them if we go out and look for them.

My daily routine includes practicing the Dugu Nine Swords, and occasionally chopping trees, logging, and mining. Currently, my resource level is Grade B; upgrading will require one million taels of silver and a certain amount of resources.

Resources are manageable; we can be self-sufficient in the back mountains. The main issue is money. But there's no rush. Even resources take time to accumulate, and for now, we have enough.

Lu Ming took Yue Lingshan to the Enlightenment Forest Stele and began to transfer his skills to her. The "Purple Cloud Pitying Flower Technique" had the effects of both the Purple Cloud Divine Skill and the anti-mental control effect of the Pitying Flower Treasure Mirror, making it a perfect match for Yue Lingshan.

Having witnessed the awe-inspiring power of her homeland, Yue Lingshan wasn't too surprised to receive the power again. Thinking that it was her husband, she accepted it with a clear conscience.

The skill transfer mode only ensures that Yue Lingshan can learn the techniques. As for cultivating to the tenth level of perfection, that will depend on her own efforts. The longer she cultivates, the more profound her internal energy will become, and the more benefits she will receive.

It incorporated the internal energy of Fairy Yunmeng, and also had a beautifying and anti-aging effect, making her skin much more radiant.

"Senior sister, it's late, you should go to sleep."

Yue Lingshan gave her junior brother a playful glare. She had already recovered by the end of the day and was starting to enjoy the taste. She nodded with a blush on her face.

The Pavilion of Unwavering Destiny is located in the backyard.

Yue Buqun was sitting cross-legged, circulating the Zixia Divine Skill to heal his injuries. His cultivation level had only just reached the seventh level of perfection. Because he had leaked his vital energy before reaching perfection, he would never be able to achieve perfection in this lifetime.

The incomplete Zixia Divine Skill can only be called Zixia Skill, and does not deserve the title of Divine Skill.

He had sparred with Zuo Lengchan during the day; neither of them went all out, but Zuo's powerful internal energy still injured him, showing a clear difference in strength. If it came to the alliance competition for the Five Mountains Sword Sect leader, he would still be no match.

Having witnessed the lost sword techniques in the secret cave of the Cliff of Contemplation, Zuo Lengchan did not hold back, passing on his Frost True Qi and Great Songyang Divine Palm to Yue Buqun without taking advantage of him.

This decision was made after witnessing firsthand the sparring and realizing that the Purple Cloud Divine Skill was overrated.

Yue Buqun's face was gloomy. He had previously disliked his disciple Lu Ming for being too strong, but now that Lu Ming had demonstrated his power and connections, bringing numerous benefits to the Huashan Sect, and being his son-in-law, he had gradually let go of that obsession. Especially knowing that Lu Ming aspired to the martial world, wanting to travel more and broaden his horizons, and that it wouldn't be possible to immerse himself in it for less than a decade.

This also means that Lu Ming will not pose a threat to his position, and will always put him first without overstepping his bounds, which is a good thing. He also genuinely approves of Lu Ming, instead of feeling jealous or disgusted as before.

But he couldn't accept losing to Zuo Lengchan. Despite possessing the Zixia Divine Skill and the exquisite Huashan Sword Technique, he still couldn't defeat Zuo Lengchan. In addition, he went to see Feng Qingyang during the day, wanting to learn the Dugu Nine Swords, but Feng Qingyang bluntly pointed out that he was dull-witted and rigid, and was completely unsuitable for learning the agile and versatile Dugu Nine Swords, which was known for its comprehension.

Feng Qingyang only scolded him, but still taught him what he needed to teach, and even personally covered it up and taught him the formula.

Yue Buqun discovered that he couldn't remember much, nor could he recall a single move, let alone execute it. This wasn't due to a lack of talent, but rather his long-cultivated personality; his stubbornness and inflexibility were his fatal flaws.

Lu Ming's swordplay never involved a single opening stance followed by the first or second move; rather, it was a flexible and adaptable style. Linghu Chong, under his years of instruction, initially followed the same approach, only gradually correcting his habits later on.

Old Yue is beyond redemption; he's over fifty, and it's difficult to expect him to change the mindset he developed in the first half of his life. This is also why he looked so grim. He could continue to practice even if he was less skilled, but he had a treasure trove of knowledge he couldn't utilize, which was why he was so unhappy and almost went mad.

He picked up the Frost True Qi, hesitated for a moment, and tried to cultivate it. However, the cultivation method clashed, and he spat out a mouthful of blood, turning his minor injury into an internal injury.

Hearing the commotion, Ning Zhongze rushed over to check. She had just finished bathing and was thinking about bringing up the topic of marital relations again on her daughter's wedding day, but now she had no intention of doing so.

"Senior brother, what's wrong? I'll go get you some medicine."

As she spoke, she went to the cabinet and took out the Strengthening Pill that Lu Ming had refined to treat internal injuries, handing it to him with a worried expression, saying, "Senior brother, take it quickly, I'll go find Ming'er to come and take a look at you now."

Yue Buqun waved his hand, his face still not looking good. After taking the pill and using the Zixia Divine Skill to heal his injuries, he had recovered to about 70-80%.

"We'll talk about it tomorrow. Don't disturb them during their honeymoon. Once Shan'er has a child, you won't be so lonely anymore."

"Zuo Lengchan is indeed going to challenge Shaolin and Wudang, and he is currently cultivating diligently in the secret cave of Siguo Cliff. His strength is not bad. If he also masters the lost Songshan Sword Technique, I'm afraid the position of leader of the Five Mountains Alliance will still be his."

Ning Zhongze disagreed, having great confidence in her son-in-law: "Even if he becomes the leader of the alliance, he can forget about swallowing up the Huashan Sect. Times have changed. With Senior Brother and Ming'er here, the Songshan Sect doesn't have the guts or the qualifications."

She was unaware of Lao Yue's inner turmoil, and Lao Yue himself hadn't spoken of it to anyone. Defeating Zuo Lengchan, seizing the position of leader of the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, and restoring the Huashan Sect were already his obsessions. If there was anything else, it was defeating Ren Woxing and avenging the humiliation he suffered for practicing the Zixia Divine Skill instead of the exquisite Huashan sword techniques.

"Alright, I need to heal my injuries tonight, and then I'll be in seclusion for a while. Give these two manuals to Ming'er to look at, and then put them away."

Ning Zhongze accepted the manual, nodded, and offered a few words of comfort before leaving. This night was destined to be another sleepless night; perhaps she would get used to it eventually.

Two weeks later, news came from down the mountain.

The first one is Yaoyue. Ask him to come to Jinxiu Valley to treat someone's illness when he has time. If nothing unexpected happens, it will be Lianxing.

The second news was that Liu Zhengfeng of the Hengshan School was retiring from martial arts and invited fellow martial artists to witness it in Hengyang.

The third one is rather intriguing. It came from the Fuwei Escort Agency, which had recently hitched a ride with the Huashan Sect and paid the required fees. It seems they've offended the Qingcheng Sect and are now seeking their help.

This is a letter of appeal sent to a wide audience, not just to the Huashan Sect.

Yue Buqun summoned Lu Ming alone.

"Tomorrow, I will take your mistress and the other disciples to your Uncle Liu's retirement ceremony. The affairs of the Fuwei Escort Agency will be handled by you and Shan'er. Any questions?"

Lu Ming recently obtained the Frost True Qi and has been practicing it. He originally thought it was a Grade A technique, but it was ultimately rated as Grade B, which is not bad. After all, it was created by Zuo Lengchan himself. He couldn't possibly create a Grade A technique, could he? His talent would be so extraordinary that he wouldn't be able to stay in the Five Mountains Sword Sect. He should go sit at the same table as the Five Greats.

"Master, please rest assured, your disciple will definitely complete the mission."

Old Yue acknowledged his apprentice's abilities, though he was reluctant to admit it; the fact was that his apprentice had surpassed him as master. He stroked his beard, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

"There is one more thing, and you must not tell anyone. The Qingcheng Sect is after the Lin family's ancestral Evil-Repelling Sword Manual. If you obtain the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual, bring it back to your master."

Lu Ming raised an eyelid. What, the Four Sisters of Mount Hua?

"Yes, disciple. Shall we depart later, or tomorrow morning?"

"I'll be leaving soon. I'll get there as soon as possible and then meet up with my master in Hengyang after I'm done."