One of my fairy-like friends

“I haven’t encountered any yet, and my cultivation is going quite smoothly.” Mingyan said with a smile, “The Wind Spirit Scripture is very suitable for me.”

"That's good. The recruitment process is nearing its end. I imagine Master will send you out to gain experience after the recruitment is over. Are you ready?" Yue Qingying smiled. When Ming Yan first met her, he thought she was a cold and aloof beauty, but he didn't expect her to be so warm and not cold at all after she became his senior sister.

Indeed, one cannot judge a book by its cover, nor can one rely on first impressions.

“I’ve been preparing these past few days. Although there’s no sign of a breakthrough yet, I’ve managed to solidify my Taixi Realm cultivation,” Mingyan said. “Moreover, I didn’t study many combat manuals back in Yutai Blessed Land. The Wind Spirit Manual has helped me fill that gap.”

As a heart scripture of imperial level, the contents of the "Wind Spirit Scripture" are naturally very comprehensive, which greatly benefited Mingyan.

“I don’t know what kind of training Master will arrange, but it will definitely be within your current capabilities. I’ve heard some rumors lately that the Huang family is going to hold some kind of banquet. You just returned from the Huang family, do you know what happened there?” Yue Qingying asked.

Mingyan thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "It won't be long before Feiyan contacts Senior Sister herself. If Feiyan finds out that I told Senior Sister in advance, she might hold a grudge against me."

"Judging from your tone, you and Fei Yan have a very good relationship?" Yue Qingying was very curious. Back in Yutai Blessed Land, Yue Qingying could feel that Huang Fei Yan cared about and was very grateful to Ming Yan. Now it seems that the relationship between the two is quite extraordinary.

"Feiyan and I are also friends," Mingyan said somewhat embarrassedly. "Anyway, something happened, and Feiyan will definitely tell you the details later."

"You're quite tight-lipped." Yue Qingying was slightly amused and exasperated. "But now that you mention it, I'm quite curious... Never mind, I won't press you. Fei Yan probably asked you to keep it a secret too. Here, take this."

A slight glint appeared in Yue Qingying's Qi Sea, and a spiritual herb resembling ginseng appeared in her hand. "This is a spiritual herb that my master once bestowed upon me. It has the function of quickly healing injuries. I don't think your master will give you anything when you go out to train this time. Bring everything with you. Take this spiritual herb with you, in case you need it."

“...Senior Sister…” Mingyan was touched by what he saw. He hadn’t actually spoken much with this senior sister, Yue Qingying, but she cared about him so much, which warmed his heart.

"Take it, Master won't say anything." Seeing Mingyan looking at her, Yue Qingying thought he was hesitant to accept it, so she added.

"..." Ming Yan didn't refuse Yue Qingying's kindness and accepted the spiritual medicine. He felt a little melancholy; what a wonderful senior sister she was. "Thank you, senior sister..."

"No need for thanks. Master only has two disciples like me, and there will be many opportunities for mutual support in the future." Yue Qingying said with a smile, "Mutual assistance and benefit are the normal way to interact."

Mingyan nodded. "Although I agree with what you said, I know you're not just doing this for mutual benefit. Thank you, senior sister."

Yue Qingying chuckled and shook her head. "Alright, I won't disturb your cultivation any longer. You need to improve your strength as soon as possible, since your strength is indeed too low, which might attract some criticism."

“I understand.” Mingyan nodded. “I will not let Master down.”

Yue Qingying then gracefully departed.

Chapter Forty-Six Gathering Information

Mingyan looked at the spiritual medicine in his hand and sighed with emotion.

After he completed his revenge, he was guided by Ning Feixuan to the Rain Terrace Blessed Land, and the people he met along the way were all very nice.

Liu Yunfeng, Liu Mengli, Xia Yanming, Huang Feiyan, Huang Junru, Huang Junyi, Yue Qingying...

Mingyan once thought that the world of cultivation was cruel, a world where it was either you die or I live. But now it seems that he did have some preconceived notions. Although he could not deny that cultivators fought to the death for resources and opportunities and who was number one, it was not without warmth.

Ming Yan put it into the spatial bag that Huang Junyi gave him. Although his Qi Sea was already able to store items, when he went out, as long as the other party's cultivation level was higher than his, they would be able to tell that he was at the Taixi Realm. If he took something out of his Qi Sea, it would probably attract unnecessary attention.

Mingyan continued his meditation with his eyes closed.

Two days later, while Mingyan was still studying the combat techniques in the "Wind Spirit Scripture," Yue Wuxia's voice rang in his mind, "Mingyan, come to my room."

Upon hearing Yue Wuxia's voice, Mingyan got up and left his room, only to see Yue Wuxia standing at her door. When she saw Mingyan, she gently waved to him.

Mingyan walked up to Yue Wuxia, bowed, and said, "Master."

"The recruitment process is now complete. Wear this token on your waist. It signifies that you are a disciple of the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Holy Land, and also that you are my personal disciple. It bears my mark. If any cultivator with a cultivation level far surpassing yours targets you, my mark will automatically sense it." Yue Wuxia's figure remained blurry. She seemed to be like this in front of everyone, hidden behind the mist, appearing exceptionally mysterious.

After Yue Wuxia finished speaking, she flicked her finger, and the token flew to Ming Yan's waist and automatically hung there. "The younger generation of cultivators at most know that you are a disciple of the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Holy Land. Although the news that I accepted you as my disciple has spread, it probably hasn't spread far yet. So this token can't help you avoid the many situations you will encounter in the future. Moreover, compared to things like status, your own strength is the greatest reliance."

“Disciple understands.” Mingyan nodded.

"This training trip is quite simple. Do you know Nanming City?" Yue Wuxia asked.

“On my way to the Holy Land, I passed through Nanming City.” Mingyan nodded.

“Recently, an elder reported to me that a secret realm has appeared hundreds of miles west of Nanming City. Go and investigate. You will be traveling alone, and I will not offer you any assistance. You will have to rely on yourself. I have observed that you have been cultivating the Wind Spirit Scripture these past few days. This place is not far from the Holy Land, and other major powers will think twice before interfering. Therefore, you should be able to handle these matters now, but we cannot let our guard down and cannot completely eliminate the possibility of other Holy Lands getting involved.” Yue Wuxia’s cold voice was devoid of emotion, sounding icy. Of course, it was still better than Huang Junru’s voice, which was like ten-thousand-year-old ice, radiating a chilling aura that made people tremble.

"Disciple understands."

"Go ahead. If you encounter any opportunities, take them yourself. There's no need to report to me." After saying this, Yue Wuxia turned around and floated into the house.

After seeing Yue Wuxia leave, Mingyan returned to his room, tidied up, and then prepared for his journey.

When he came out, he found Yue Qingying standing at the edge of the fairy island, seemingly waiting for him.

"Senior sister."

When Yue Qingying saw Ming Yan, she smiled. She did not wear a veil, and her beautiful face was exposed to Ming Yan. Just as she herself said, since they were now fellow disciples, there was no need to hide anything anymore.

“Junior brother, be careful on your journey. If you were at my level of cultivation, I wouldn’t be worried, but you are only at the Taixi Realm. In any case, preserving your life is the best option. Here, take this.” Yue Qingying handed Ming Yan a slip of paper. “Open it yourself when you have the chance after you leave the Holy Land.”

Mingyan glanced at the note in his hand and nodded. "Thank you, Senior Sister."

"Go ahead." Yue Qingying's beautiful eyes sparkled as she smiled at Ming Yan. Her personality was actually different from the aloofness Ming Yan had shown her when they first met; she was a very gentle person. Ming Yan remembered Yue Qingying's kindness. He would never forget those who were good to him.

"Then, Senior Sister, I'll head out now."

"Go early and come back soon. Have a safe journey."

Mingyan, with a waist tag attached to his waist, clasped his hands in a fist salute and said, "Thank you for your kind words, Senior Sister."

After saying that, Mingyan leaped down and jumped off the immortal island.

Below the Immortal Island was the Holy Lord's Palace, only a few dozen meters away. Mingyan could not fly, so after making slight adjustments in the air, he crashed in front of the Holy Lord's Palace.

The stone bricks on the ground gleamed with a faint light. Ming Yan jumped from a height of tens of meters without causing any damage to the stone bricks... Of course, Ming Yan himself, with his excellent physical qualities and the protection of spiritual energy, would naturally not be injured at such a height.

He turned his head and glanced at the sky. The immortal island was floating in the air, appearing and disappearing. It seemed that others could not see the immortal island, and only those who were allowed by Yue Wuxia could see it.

Mingyan turned around without hesitation and continued downwards.

During his descent, Mingyan encountered some disciples from the Holy Land. They seemed to know his identity and looked at him with great curiosity, but no one came up to speak to him. Mingyan simply smiled in response and eventually left the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Holy Land.

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Two days later, Mingyan arrived in Nanming City.

Since the situation was near Nanming City, Mingyan decided to go to Nanming City first to inquire about some information.

He wore a token from the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Holy Land on his waist, but this token was quite different from the tokens of ordinary disciples, so it did not attract much attention. After all, the cultivators in Nanming City were not very powerful and had not seen much of the world.

Only a few people realized Ming Yan's true identity and found it very strange that his cultivation level was only at the Taixi Realm.

A disciple of the Holy Land, wearing a special waist tag, yet only possessing the cultivation level of the Taixi Realm—isn't such a combination strange? Since he was able to enter the Holy Land and wear a special waist tag, he was most likely an elder disciple. By now, he should be considered a disciple of the Yinling or Yangling realm, right? After pondering for a moment, they realized that Ming Yan might have some way of concealing his true cultivation level.

Mingyan was unaware that the waist token hanging from his waist made him a cultivator who could conceal his cultivation level. He noticed that someone was observing his waist token. Although his master, Yue Wuxia, said that the token could not help him avoid many situations in the future, this token would definitely save him a lot of trouble.

The identity of a disciple of the Holy Land still carries considerable weight. Since he is traveling alone, Ming Yan will make the most of everything he has... He is no fool.

He ordered a pot of wine and then began to listen to the conversations of the other people in the tavern.

"I heard that the genius from Wanxu Cave Heaven in the east who just broke through to the initial stage of Yangling has also arrived... Nanming City has not yet made a statement. I wonder what they think about this secret realm that has appeared nearby."

"What else can we say? Nanming City probably doesn't want to compete anymore. After all, this has caused quite a stir. I heard that some holy lands have also gotten involved. Feng Lingyueying might even send disciples to investigate. If your cultivation level hasn't reached Yinling, you can forget about participating. There might even be holy sons and daughters at the Qi Sea Realm vying for it."

"Are other holy lands involved? This place is so close to the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Holy Land, aren't you worried about their dissatisfaction?"

"What's there to be afraid of? We're all sacred sites. Does Feng Lingyueying think she'd get so worked up and start a big fight just because someone else got the opportunity from the nearby secret realm?"

"That makes sense..."

Ming Yan's eyes flickered slightly. There really were other holy lands involved. Moreover, judging from their words, he was probably facing disciples with higher cultivation levels than himself. It didn't look easy.

Mingyan remembered the note Yue Qingying had given him, so he took it out, opened it, and read it.

"Master really likes a kind of spiritual flower called Tranquil Half Moon. If you encounter it during this trip, don't forget to bring back a few flowers as a gift for Master."

A quiet half-month? Mingyan carefully examined the note and memorized it. His senior sister probably wanted him to improve his relationship with their master, right? She even told him about their master's hobbies...

The style of the characters "Quiet Half Moon" is slightly different from other fonts. Yue Qingying's font is delicate and beautiful, but the four characters "Quiet Half Moon" are more beautiful... Does the senior sister also like this flower? Let's bring some gifts back for the senior sister as well.

Mingyan pondered for a moment, put away the note, and continued drinking while keeping an eye on the surrounding news.

"...What kind of secret treasure is it?"

Mingyan didn't hear the first half of the sentence clearly, so he listened carefully.

"I don't know. I heard it might be something left behind by a Xuanji or a Renyingjing. If that's the case, it's no wonder that those blessed lands and holy sites would be tempted."

"Why would the Holy Land want something left behind by the Xuanji Realm cultivators? Don't they have a lot of Xuanji Realm cultivators themselves?"

"If what's left behind are some secret treasures, do you think they'd be attractive to ordinary disciples? Not everyone is a Holy Son or Holy Daughter who will be nurtured by the Holy Land. Ordinary disciples often have to fight for their own opportunities. And if it's something left behind by someone from the Human Realm, there might be unexpected surprises that would even tempt the Holy Sons and Holy Daughters."

"...After all this talk, I still don't understand what this secret treasure is..."

Mingyan finished his drink, stood up and left the tavern. Several people noticed Mingyan leaving, their eyes flickered, they looked at each other, and they also got up and followed Mingyan out.

Testimonials

It will be available tomorrow.

It's back in stock, which is quite remarkable.

What I want to write about this time is actually quite simple: a harem story set in a world similar to the one depicted in the novel "Covering the Sky".

When I used to read "Covering the Sky," I often wondered what it would be like to have a harem in such a world. It must be amazing, right?

Just as people enjoy pursuing plot in certain erotic books and erotic content in serious books, it would be quite interesting to have a harem in a serious cultivation world.

Of course, due to my limited writing skills, I certainly cannot construct such a world, but I will try my best to write a proper world of cultivation.

Regarding the "chasing after the husband" trope, many readers said things like, "Your pacing is too slow, and the exciting moments are too late." I understand. The original "I Like You and Them" was also quite slow-paced, but why did everyone like it so much?

The once arrogant Mo Shuixin has become a simp, and the once loving Nie Qian has become a complete rival. Why was it so easy for her to get to where she is now?

Why do people feel so comfortable after being with Aunt Mo?

That's the setup that was gradually built up, breaking up lesbian relationships, and including immoral content.

Because when most people knew about "I Like You and Them," the book was already in its middle stages, so everyone read it all at once, gradually reading through the foreshadowing and finally seeing the reversal, which made it all the more satisfying.

The same goes for new books. If they only give a background story at the beginning, saying that the male protagonist once pursued the female protagonist, but stopped for some reason, and then the female protagonist regretted it and came back to pursue the male protagonist, does that feel realistic?

If you didn't see the male lead pursuing the female lead, didn't experience the male lead's unfulfilled desires, and didn't experience the female lead's rejection, where would the desire to conquer come from? Where would the sense of plot twist come from? Where would the exhilaration of the female lead pursuing the male lead later come from?

It is precisely because of these additional details that the pursuit will be more enjoyable later on.

So please don't rush me. This has always been my writing pace, and I'm very clear about my writing intentions and what I want to write.

Also, I want to thank BKX, I can't accept (drinking tea), and the Sky Mage for the three golden treasure chests. Thank you for your support, thank you boss~

Thank you all for your continued support, thank you for being with us~