I'm in the world of cultivation, and I get a system for becoming a wealthy urban tycoon?

Lu Yang's lips curled into a satisfied smile as he weighed the communication jade tablet in his palm: "Alright, I'll refine one first and see how it goes. If there are any problems, I'll notify Senior Duan."

Duan Heng nodded quickly, his smile warm and friendly: "Alright, young master, then I'll go back and continue refining the remaining communication jade tablets. If you have any suggestions for improvement, please let me know via voice transmission."

Lu Yang nodded slightly: "Okay."

He cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Duan Heng and lowered the gauze curtain.

The bronze window sash, carved with cloud patterns, closed by itself with a very soft clatter, separating the scene inside and outside the ancient chariot once again.

From beginning to end, Lu Yang's gaze never fell on Lu Qiong.

Lu Qiong stood half a step behind Zhang Chi, looking at the closed window, feeling a heavy, dull pain in her chest that made it hard for her to breathe.

Her eyes stung terribly, and a strange, indescribable ache rose in the tip of her nose.

She lowered her head and blinked hard to keep the tears from falling.

The person she had been longing for these past few days hadn't even glanced at her.

It made her want to cry.

Duan Heng did not notice these subtle changes in Lu Qiong's emotions.

He turned to Zhang Chi and instructed him, "Take good care of Young Master Lu; do not neglect him."

Although Duan Heng's tone was calm, Zhang Chi naturally understood the weight behind it.

He nodded repeatedly: "Master, please rest assured, I understand."

Duan Heng nodded slightly, said no more, and with a flash of spiritual light around him, he transformed into a streak of light and soared into the sky, disappearing in an instant at the edge of the azure sky.

The square returned to silence.

The sunlight streamed down from above, gradually fading the remaining trace of light on the bluestone slab.

In the distance, the few spiritual plants in the manor swayed gently in the breeze, their leaves rustling softly.

Zhang Chi withdrew his gaze from the horizon and turned to look at Lu Qiong, who was standing beside him, seemingly lost in thought.

He sighed softly and said gently, "Nephew Lu Qiong... I will arrange for someone else to receive Young Master Lu in your place. Take this Mind-Clearing Pill. While your inner demons are still rising, calm your mind and regulate your breathing to completely eradicate them, lest they affect your cultivation path in the future!"

Zhang Chi took out a thumb-sized white jade porcelain bottle from his storage bag at his waist. The bottle was smooth and delicate, and the outline of a round pill could be vaguely seen inside.

He handed the jade bottle to Lu Qiong.

Lu Qiong raised her eyelids, and her originally bright and lively eyes were now covered with a very faint mist.

She glanced at the bronze chariot that stood quietly, the pale gold patterns on the nine-tiered canopy still flowing in and out of the light, the doors tightly closed.

She withdrew her gaze, reached out and took the jade bottle, saying in a low voice, "Thank you, Martial Aunt. Lu Qiong has troubled you."

Zhang Chi waved his hand: "Just focus on your cultivation, this isn't your fault."

Who would have thought that Young Master Lu's charm was so immense?

Even a proud and arrogant disciple of the sect like Lu Qiong was already completely smitten with him after only a few days of getting to know him.

He smiled bitterly to himself, even feeling a little envious of that young master Lu.

If only he had that kind of charm, he wouldn't be alone for so many years, unable to be with the person he likes.

He shook his head, clearing these chaotic thoughts from his mind, and gestured for Lu Qiong to go back and rest first.

…………

Inside the Jiuhua Cloud Car, in a miniature world.

The pale golden dome cast a soft and even warm light, giving the spirit fields, spirit pools, and white jade palace a warm glow.

The air was filled with the fresh scent of soil from the spiritual fields, mixed with the coolness of the spiritual pool's moisture, bringing a sense of tranquility with every breath.

Inside the study, Lu Yang put the peculiar stone tablet, which he had not yet fully deciphered, back into his storage ring. Then, he picked up a communication jade tablet, got up, and left the study.

It's difficult to test the quality of a sound transmission jade tablet if only one person is using it.

You still need to find someone to use it with.

The most suitable person here is naturally Senior Sister Mu.

Lu Yang walked down the corridor and soon arrived at Senior Sister Mu's room. He raised his hand and injected a wisp of spiritual energy into the sound transmission array by the door. The light blue spirit stone embedded in the door frame immediately lit up: "Senior Sister Mu, I need to talk to you."

A moment later, the door opened from the inside, and Mu Yunxue stood inside.

Today she changed into a light blue, narrow-sleeved robe, with a silver silk belt around her waist, and a sky-blue hairband simply tied her long black hair behind her head.

She looked up at Lu Yang, her expression as cold and indifferent as ever. Her deep, icy eyes were calm and still, as if the person who had blushed and fled in panic a few days ago was not her at all.

"Junior Brother Lu, what brings you here?"

Lu Yang raised an eyebrow. He hadn't expected that Senior Sister Mu had already recovered.

It looks no different from before.

Lu Yang chuckled and took out a snow-white communication jade tablet, handing it to Mu Yunxue. He said, "This is a communication jade tablet that the Heavenly Craftsmanship Profound Sect just refined. According to Sect Leader Duan Heng, it is similar to a soul-type magic treasure. It can be directly refined, stored in the sea of ​​consciousness, nurtured with divine sense, and can also be used to transmit messages directly within the sea of ​​consciousness."

Hearing Lu Yang's words, Mu Yunxue's cold eyes flashed with surprise. She glanced at the dense runes on the communication jade tablet and said, "As expected of the Heavenly Craftsmanship Sect, their weapon-refining techniques are much better than those of our sect's Weapon Peak."

Lu Yang nodded slightly: "Yes. The title of the number one weapon-refining sect in Jingzhou is certainly not for nothing."

Mu Yunxue pursed her cherry lips, looked at the communication jade token in Lu Yang's hand, and then, as if realizing something, whispered, "Junior Brother Lu, is this communication jade token for me?"

Lu Yang chuckled and nodded, his tone natural: "Yes, I ordered forty communication jade tokens, so naturally one of them is for Senior Sister Mu."

A communication jade token worth 500,000 mid-grade spirit stones is equivalent to 50 million low-grade spirit stones...

This price would make even a Nascent Soul True Monarch feel the pinch for a long time, yet Junior Brother Lu plans to give it to her like this?

Of course, what Mu Yunxue cared about was not how many spirit stones this communication jade tablet was worth.

She was very intelligent and understood the intention behind Junior Brother Lu's actions.

Looking at Lu Yang's frank and straightforward gaze, Mu Yunxue pursed her cherry lips, unable to speak for a moment, nor did she take the communication jade token from Lu Yang's hand.

Lu Yang wasn't in a hurry. He just quietly watched Mu Yunxue with a gentle smile on his face.

The corridor was quiet.

The pale golden light streaming from the dome slanted in through the window at the end of the corridor, casting a long, narrow shadow on the dark velvet carpet.

The surface of the distant spirit pool was occasionally rippled by a gentle breeze, producing a very soft sound.

The two stood facing each other, neither of them speaking first.

Finally, Mu Yunxue couldn't hold back any longer. She looked up at Lu Yang and met his eyes. A ripple appeared in his usually calm and cold eyes.

She asked softly, "Junior Brother Lu, do you like me?"

Lu Yang also knew that this Senior Sister Mu was always quite straightforward.

The shy and flustered way she fled a few days ago was quite a rare sight for Senior Sister Mu.

After these few days of cultivation, Senior Sister Mu has clearly recovered.

Faced with Mu Yunxue's straightforward question, Lu Yang did not evade it.

He nodded, looking at Mu Yunxue earnestly, and chuckled, "I don't treat every female cultivator like I treat Senior Sister Mu. I only care about female cultivators I truly like."

Mu Yunxue fell silent again.

Do you really like it...?

Hearing Junior Brother Lu's words, Mu Yunxue knew she shouldn't act this way, but her heart still raced uncontrollably.

It felt as if a feather had gently brushed against my heart, a ticklish, tingling sensation spreading quietly deep within.

She was very happy.

Even when she first broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage, she wasn't this happy, nor was she this happy when she gained some insights into the Golden Path.

Mu Yunxue originally thought that her mind was focused on cultivation and enlightenment, and she had no interest in romantic relationships.

It now appears that this is not the case.

It turns out, I'm just an ordinary person after all, capable of romantic feelings too...

It turns out that I can also have my heart race because of a single sentence from Junior Brother Lu, and feel a warmth in my heart because of his gaze.

Mu Yunxue looked up at Lu Yang, a clear ripple appearing in her calm, deep eyes.

A hint of tenderness flashed in her eyes, her voice still cool but firm: "I also like you, Junior Brother, and I want to be your Daoist partner."

Even though Lu Yang knew that Mu Yunxue was always straightforward, he was still taken aback at this moment.

That's way too blatant!

He had originally planned to find an opportunity to tease Senior Sister Mu again, and then gradually guide her to fall into depravity, doing this or that.

Before I could even unleash my basic attack, the opponent used their ultimate ability?!

Seeing that Lu Yang was looking at her without speaking, Mu Yunxue tilted her head slightly and said softly, "Junior Brother is unwilling?"

Her voice remained calm, but there seemed to be a hint of nervousness.

Lu Yang snapped out of his daze, his smile warm and bright, filled with surprise: "How could that be? I'm just so happy! I never expected Senior Sister Mu to be so direct with me!"

Mu Yunxue's cherry lips curved slightly, revealing a faint smile, and her whole being seemed to come alive like a snow lotus in bloom.

She said softly, "Since my junior brother and I like each other, why don't we just say it directly?"

Lu Yang couldn't help but chuckle: "That really suits Senior Sister Mu's personality."

Before Mu Yunxue could say anything more, Lu Yang had already stepped forward.

The step wasn't big, but since the two were already close, this step brought them almost touching.

Mu Yunxue was startled and looked at Lu Yang with some confusion. However, before she could react, she felt a warm and refreshing aura rush towards her, enveloping her completely.

Then she found herself being hugged by Lu Yang.

Even with Mu Yunxue's aloof nature, she was stiff all over at this moment, her eyes widened suddenly, and a hint of panic appeared in them.

Her fingertips curled slightly, and her breath caught in her throat for a moment.

She had never been treated so intimately in her entire life!

Her instincts told her to push the person in front of her away, but her body wouldn't obey her commands.

Because within that stiffness and panic, there was also a sense of steadiness and reassurance.

Lu Yang's embrace was warm and strong, and his heartbeat, deep and steady, was transmitted through his robes.

The sound was like a reassuring rhythm, gradually melting away Mu Yunxue's resistance.

She hesitated, unsure whether to push Lu Yang away.

While Mu Yunxue was in turmoil, Lu Yang lowered his head slightly, gently pressed his cheek against Mu Yunxue's smooth, black hair, and took a deep breath.

A fresh and delicate fragrance filled my nostrils; it was the unique, pure scent of Mu Yunxue, like a rare orchid in a secluded valley.

Lu Yang felt a sense of satisfaction, like a traveler who had finally reached his destination after a long journey.

Having spent so much time together, Lu Yang naturally developed feelings for this beautiful and rather aloof senior sister.

However, he couldn't very well be too forward with the beauty and start touching her inappropriately.

That would seem very sleazy.

Now it's all in the making.

Hearing Lu Yang inhale, Mu Yunxue's delicate body trembled slightly, and a faint pink blush immediately appeared on her beautiful, aloof face, spreading from her cheeks all the way to her ears, and even her neck was tinged with a very light crimson.

Her usually calm and clear voice now carried a hint of coquettishness and shyness: "...Junior Brother Lu, you really are a lecherous immortal."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yang raised an eyebrow. He looked down at the cool and beautiful face so close to his chest and said with a half-smile, "Is that so? Then it seems I have to confirm Senior Sister's guess."

Mu Yunxue was taken aback, but the quick-witted girl soon realized what Junior Brother Lu wanted to do.

Unfortunately, she realized it too late. Lu Yang's face was getting closer and closer to her, so close that she could clearly see her reflection in his handsome eyes.

Then, Mu Yunxue felt a warmth on her cherry lips.

Her eyes widened suddenly, her usually calm and rational mind went blank, all her thoughts shattered by that gentle yet firm warmth.

She felt as if she had fallen into a soft sea of ​​clouds, with nothing beneath her feet, and her whole body was floating lightly, the only real thing being the touch on her lips.

Lu Yang looked at the somewhat dazed Mu Yunxue, a triumphant smile flashing in his eyes.

Senior Sister Mu's lips were cool and very soft.

She was clearly inexperienced; she froze there, completely still, even forgetting to close her eyes.

However, the sweet taste still left Lu Yang quite satisfied.

He pulled her closer to him, his movements gentle and careful, as if he were handling a precious treasure.

Mu Yunxue finally closed her eyes slowly.

Her hands, which had been frozen at her sides, gently and cautiously climbed onto Lu Yang's back.

Warm light from the corridor shone through the gauze curtains onto the two of them.

On the distant surface of the spirit pool, wisps of pale white spirit mist still drifted slowly, and a gentle breeze rustled the spirit grass by the pool.

The whole little world seemed to quiet down, with only the sound of two heartbeats remaining, gradually returning to the same rhythm.

The two of them quickly became immersed in the kiss.