Mortal: Starting in a chaotic starry sea, I can upgrade everything.

Yanli's unexpected turn of events ultimately disrupted Jiang Yu's plans.

He originally planned to use the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique to cultivate with the two women, taking this opportunity to break through the shackles and reach the mid-stage of Core Formation.

But now that Yanli is unconscious, Yuanyao is filled with worry for Yanli and her mind is somewhat confused and disoriented.

The cultivation of the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique emphasizes harmony, and given her current state, she is unlikely to be interested in dual cultivation for the foreseeable future.

Having lived through two lifetimes, Xiao Chunan could only utter one sentence: "It's bitter!"

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The years and months of spiritual practice are unknown.

Jiang Yu had been back in his cave for over a month when a sudden piece of news disrupted his days of weapon forging.

"Young Master, here is a communication jade sent by the Wonderful Sound Sect..." Yuan Yao gracefully entered Jiang Yu's cultivation cave.

Before he could finish speaking, he looked up and saw the scene before him, and he froze on the spot.

Inside the cave, a menacing corpse stood silently, its body covered in inexplicable patterns, exuding a fierce aura.

Core Formation and Corpse Refinement!

Just as Yuan Yao was trembling and momentarily lost in thought, Jiang Yu's playful voice slowly rang out from the main seat:

"What? Didn't you start cultivating the Profound Yin Technique? Are you still afraid of this thing?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he flicked his sleeve and put the newly completed corpse into his storage bag.

The chilling, malevolent aura that had permeated the cave quickly dissipated, restoring its former tranquility.

Yuan Yao looked resentful, her cherry lips slightly pursed, and she was speechless for a moment.

One can only sigh inwardly at how the young master's behavior is becoming more and more like that of a demonic cultivator.

"Alright, give me the communication jade slip now. I won't be crafting any more magic weapons for the foreseeable future."

After Jiang Yu finished speaking, he raised his hand and gestured to her.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Yao's face instantly lit up with joy. She quickly raised her hand and handed the translucent white jade slip to Jiang Yu, her voice becoming lighter as well: "Young Master, I will take my leave now."

After saying this, she bowed slightly and quietly left the cave.

"Huh? It hasn't been long, and Zhou Yuan has already sold off all her magical treasures?"

Jiang Yu's voice was slightly surprised. He put down the crystal jade slip and slowly tapped the cold stone table.

After a moment of contemplation, Jiang Yu composed himself and regained his composure.

"Very well, since you have personally invited me, as a guest elder of the Miaoyin Sect, I should go in person."

Not long after he said this, a figure in black robes flew out from the forty-third floor of the Holy Mountain and headed towards the Tianxing City market.

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The Gate of Wonderful Sounds.

Zhou Yuan was alone in her boudoir, pacing back and forth, looking nervous, and muttering something to herself.

"Stay...stay..."

Since moving to Tianxing City, Miaoyin Sect has not had an easy time.

Such a large sect is only kept up by its sect leader, Zhou Yuan.

Zhou Yuan traveled far and wide trying to win over Core Formation cultivators, but after several attempts, she not only gained nothing, but also attracted the covetous eyes of many forces in the city because of her shallow foundation and unstable base.

In desperation, she sought refuge with an elder in the Star Palace who had a long-standing acquaintance with the Miaoyin Sect and was now a Nascent Soul cultivator.

However, that Nascent Soul stage monster had extremely harsh conditions, almost demanding that he hand over most of the Wonderful Sound Sect's resources.

Not only did they pay such a heavy price, but they also openly hinted that they wanted to take her as a concubine.

Zhou Yuan gritted her teeth inwardly. She was originally prepared to agree to this person's request, but then the other party showed that he was very interested in Wang Ning.

This opportunistic behavior made Zhou Yuan feel deeply humiliated and secretly furious.

Aside from silently cursing the man as utterly shameless, she couldn't express any dissatisfaction and could only politely decline.

There was no way to retreat. After thinking it over, Jiang Yu's handsome face reappeared in her mind.

In terms of strength, he was far superior to ordinary Core Formation cultivators, and in terms of appearance, he was far better than that old geezer from the Star Palace.

He seems like the most suitable person no matter how you look at it.

Unfortunately, the other party isn't interested in the Miaoyin Sect, but...it seems they've been... towards me several times.

My thoughts drifted back to my quaint, antique-style boudoir.

"No matter what, we must try. The Miaoyin Sect must not be destroyed in my hands. We must keep Brother Jiang in the Miaoyin Sect."

"Since sending female disciples won't work, and neither will sending Foundation Establishment concubines, then we'll resort to any means necessary... We must succeed."

At this point, the stunningly beautiful woman's face flushed slightly, making her look intoxicatingly alluring.

Inside the boudoir, the candlelight flickered gently, and Zhou Yuan's heartbeat, which she had just suppressed, had not yet calmed down.

A respectful voice came from outside the door.

"Sect Master, Elder Jiang has arrived and is waiting outside."

The short sentence that reached Zhou Yuan's ears filled her with both joy and surprise.

Are you here...?

After much internal deliberation, she finally made up her mind to win over Jiang Yu, even at the cost of... using herself as a bargaining chip.

But when the other person actually arrived, her mind was completely thrown into disarray. Her fingertips unconsciously tightened around the hem of her skirt, and the blush on her cheeks deepened.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her turbulent emotions, but when she spoke, her voice still trembled slightly without her even realizing it, and it had a gentleness she didn't usually have.

"Please invite Elder Jiang in."

As soon as she finished speaking, she quickly raised her hand to straighten her clothes and hair, sat back in her chair, and tried her best to look composed and dignified.

Her hands, hanging by her sides, clenched slightly, her eyes filled with barely concealed anticipation and trepidation as she quietly waited for that figure to step into the room.

Following the usual mindset of receiving guests, Jiang Yu took a few steps inside, guided by Yu Guang.

Once he had steadied himself, his gaze swept across the room, and his brow furrowed almost imperceptibly as he instantly sensed something was amiss.

Before my eyes were elegant and exquisite women's objects, light gauze curtains hanging down, and the fragrance of incense wafting in the air. On the table were a jade comb and a dressing case...

Purple, so very purple.

Jiang Yu felt that... it was as if it complemented Zhou Yuan's clothes perfectly.

Everywhere you look, you see the gentle and refined elegance of a woman, and the atmosphere is soft and serene. It hardly feels like a reception hall.

Jiang Yu felt he had smelled this pleasant fragrance in the room somewhere before.

The sound of the door closing behind him made Jiang Yu stop in his tracks, a hint of surprise flashing across his previously calm eyes.

He then looked at Zhou Yuan, who was sitting upright in front of him, and slowly asked in a calm but somewhat doubtful tone, "Sect Master, where are my spirit stones?"

"Spirit Stone, please have a seat for a moment, Brother Jiang."

Zhou Yuan spoke softly, looking at his handsome face. Thinking of the idea she had just made up her mind, her cheeks flushed red, and she was filled with shyness. Even her breathing became lighter.

After speaking, she gracefully rose and walked to the table. With a gentle wave of her hand, she sent a soft, spiritual energy brushing against the white jade incense burner on the table.

In an instant, a faint and elegant fragrance slowly spread out, lingering in the small space, making the already private atmosphere of the boudoir even more strange.

Something's not right, something's really not right!

Jiang Yu did not sit down. Instead, he frowned, took two steps back, and quietly condensed spiritual energy around his body.

At the same time, his gaze fell heavily on the beautiful woman in purple, and he thought to himself:

What exactly does she want to do?