Fairy, help me cultivate.

Chen Yao frowned: "Can we buy it at the market?"

"How is that possible? Foundation Establishment Pills are controlled by major sects in order to monopolize the advancement path of rogue cultivators, forcing them to submit to their orders. They either have to join the outer sect of a major sect or serve as slaves to the major sect for decades or even centuries in exchange for a single flawed Foundation Establishment Pill."

"That's ruthless."

Yun Li glanced at him: "Otherwise, if a cultivation genius as outstanding as you were to emerge, wouldn't that pave the way for rogue cultivators? If they were to reach a high level, there would be a danger of overturning the current structure of the major sects."

"Did Master go there but also fail to find the Foundation Establishment Pill?"

Yun Li sighed, "Master severed the root of Soul Refining Peak, completely destroying their lair. Xuan Jing personally begged for mercy, and the sect leader sent people to mediate, only then did they stop. But..."

She gave Chen Yao a deep look with her beautiful eyes: "Junior brother, what exactly did you do to make Refining Soul Peak risk Master's wrath rather than produce even half a Foundation Establishment Pill?"

Chen Yao's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly replied innocently, "How would I know?"

Yun Li didn't think much of it, her brows furrowed with worry for Ling Ning: "Master's injuries haven't fully healed yet, and now she's used such a powerful technique; I'm afraid she might fall from her cultivation level..."

Chen Yao frowned, never expecting Ling Ning to fall in cultivation level because of him...

However, even under the threat of the sect's strongest expert, True Person Ling Ning, Lian Hun Peak did not give in. Does this mean that the powerful figure from the Demonic Sect is Xuan Jing?

Or perhaps, someone extremely close to Xuanjing?

The gloom in his heart grew even heavier.

Yun Li suddenly placed her delicate hand on his chest: "Fortunately, Refining Soul Peak has already made concessions and relaxed its control over you."

"control?"

Yun Li waved her jade hand: "Xuan Jing personally keeps an eye on your movements within a thousand miles. So, he actually knew that you went to the second branch of the alchemy department."

No wonder the female disciples in the alchemy room appeared so promptly, and the materials for the Foundation Establishment Pill disappeared just like that...

Chen Yao was somewhat dejected. How could they possibly play like this?

He looked somewhat dejected, so Yun Li patted his shoulder and said, "Junior brother, don't worry. It's just not enough for one Foundation Establishment Pill. Master and senior sister will definitely find a way. Don't be anxious..."

"Senior Sister, Jiang Bailian gave me a recipe for Foundation Establishment Pills. I want to refine them myself, but I'm missing some precious ingredients. I need to go down the mountain..."

"Absolutely not!" Yun Li's expression turned serious. "Xuan Jing never gives up until he achieves his goal. You are safe and sound in the sect, but if you go down the mountain, wouldn't that be like sending a lamb to the slaughter?"

"The alchemy room won't refine Foundation Establishment Pills, and even if the entire Qi Refining Peak of the sect refuses to advance, they're still holding me back. Master made a huge scene, and even the sect leader sided with the Soul Refining Peak to mediate. Senior Sister, do you really think the entire sect will find a way to get Foundation Establishment Pills for us?"

Chen Yao stared into Yun Li's eyes: "Now that Master has taken action, my injuries may be even more severe. Could this be a test from Refining Soul Peak? Perhaps tomorrow, they will use fabricated charges to imprison me in the Demon Suppression Prison!"

Yun Li was stunned for a moment; she really hadn't expected these scumbags to be so cunning.

"Senior sister, because of me alone, the entire sect's Foundation Establishment process has been stalled. Now, I'm afraid I've become someone everyone in the sect wants to kill."

Chen Yao gave a wry smile.

Yun Li frowned: "Junior brother, wait for me for ten days. After I advance in my cultivation level, I'll go with you to find materials, okay?"

Chen Yao forced a smile and nodded.

He looked back at the sea of ​​clouds and wondered, "Ten days?"

I'm afraid that before three days are up, the entire sect will fabricate evidence of its crimes against Soul Refining Peak...

And Chen Yao, indeed, cannot withstand scrutiny.

Round lotus...

He is now worried that Yuanhe will be implicated because of him.

Yun Li gently climbed onto his shoulder, her voice tender: "Junior brother, don't worry, with your senior sister here, I will never let anyone lay a finger on you."

Chen Yao felt a warmth in his heart, turned around and hugged her, saying with emotion, "Senior sister, you've suffered so much for me..."

Yun Li was taken aback, then pursed her lips: "Don't be so formal, you're my junior brother..."

Chapter Seventy-One: Descending the Mountain

Chen Yao returned to the attic that night and began packing his things.

It is absolutely inappropriate to sit idly by and wait for death within the sect.

He can't withstand investigation; it would be best for him to slip down the mountain as soon as possible.

So he used the white jade monkey to help him while taking stock of the resources he could currently use.

First of all, his cultivation level has reached the peak of Qi Refining.

[Qi Refining (10002/8000)]

The body refinement is also about to complete the advancement of the body refinement stage.

[Body Refinement Level 3 (586/600)]

Aside from the Foundation Building Sword Manual that Xu Junyu just sent and the "Dan Dao Xin Fa" that Jiang Bai hadn't had time to look at, the "Dong Ling Miao Xuan Qing Xin Jue" has gradually progressed from beginner to proficient, but the effects after proficiency are still unknown.

The attack methods include basic talismans, a single sword strike, the insect-to-gu curse, the Six Ding Mountain-Opening Technique, and the second-tier Songyang Finger.

For defense, there are late-stage Body Refinement Physique, Heart Protection Technique, and Blood Condensation Shield Spell.

The magical artifacts include the Demonic Sect's golden needles, the Glazed Jade Bone Knife, the Mysterious Jade Cloud Scale Armor, and the Golden Treasure Linked Lock.

There are two types of elixirs: the Qi-restoring elixir and the minor rejuvenating elixir.

The Xuanhuang Dragon Blood Furnace improves the success rate of pill formation.

The beast taming skill includes a three-purple fire-devouring python at the late stage of Qi Refining.

Five hundred low-grade spirit stones and ten mid-grade spirit stones—as long as you don't buy any magical artifacts, these spirit stones could be exchanged for gold and silver, enough to live comfortably in the mortal world for a hundred years.

Of course, some should be reserved for preparing materials for alchemy.

Now it seems that I am quite wealthy at the peak of Qi Refining. I have a variety of methods, and if I keep a low profile when I go out, I can basically crush any cultivator of the same level.

Chen Yao thought for a moment, then tidied everything up and patted the white jade monkey's head: "Take good care of your senior sister with your sisters. Tell her that I will come back after I successfully establish my foundation and the sect's troubles have subsided."

He felt a deep sadness. If the sect had already discovered his identity as a spy for the Demonic Sect, how could he possibly return?

But hesitation will only lead to harm.

Chen Yao is not the kind of person who would willingly give his life for the sake of romantic love.

The little monkey understood him perfectly. It looked at him sadly, hugged his leg, and rubbed against him, tears streaming down its face.

“My cultivation level is too low. You are a naturally gifted monkey, coveted by others. Taking you along will only harm you and me.”

Chen Yao steeled himself and pulled it open, summoned the Jade Sword, and flew into the sea of ​​clouds overnight.

He looked back at the misty Hanyu Peak under the starry sky and silently wished Yun Li and Hui Bai well.

He turned to look in the direction of the Beast Taming Pavilion, but resolutely did not go there.

Now I absolutely cannot go see Yuanhe...

……

……

Yun Li meditated in her cave, working hard to advance her cultivation level.

A sudden thought struck her, and she spat out a mouthful of blood.

Ignoring her injuries, she quickly stood up, not even having time to put on slippers, and ran out of the cave with her small, black-stockinged feet, stepping onto the pavilion.

The attic was empty.

It felt as if the days I spent with Chen Yao were nothing more than a fleeting, illusory dream.

Yun Li suddenly clutched her chest, feeling a heart-wrenching pain.

"Junior brother, why are you in such a hurry!"

Her black-stockinged feet stomped on the ground, causing the attic to tremble violently.

The little white jade monkey, crouching in the corner and crying, whimpered and rubbed against her black-stockinged thigh.

Yun Li's beautiful eyes welled up with tears as she gazed at the sea of ​​clouds and reached out to pat the little monkey's head: "We won't let him be in danger, right?"

The little monkey nodded.

Yun Li took a deep breath, wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, and leaped into the sea of ​​clouds to catch up with Chen Yao at top speed.

……

……

Chen Yao's journey out of the sect went smoothly.

By the time of Chenshi (7-9 AM) on the second day, he had reached the skies above a small town more than a thousand miles away, thanks to the speed he had honed by flying on his sword.

He dared not go to the Immortal Market, but went straight to the wilderness to drop his sword, picked up his clothes bag, and pretended to be an ordinary passerby.

The small town was bustling and lively.

At the entrance of the town, a lion dance troupe, accompanied by the sounds of gongs and drums, passed by.

The townspeople and outsiders alike watched the spectacle, crowding the area so tightly that it was impossible to move.

Chen Yao had no choice but to stop and slowly move into the town, blending in with the crowd.

He needed to gather information and also prepare some dry rations.

Bigu pills... it's best to avoid using them if possible...

"Hey buddy, isn't today some kind of special day or festival?"

He heard a passerby ask a town resident a question in confusion.

The townspeople said, "Of course not, but our town doesn't have a rule that you can't parade the gods except on certain solar terms."

"There has to be a reason, right?"

"The town's richest man, Master Hu, has just taken a concubine. She's a tender sixteen-year-old, but after a few days of sleeping with her, she's grown a fluffy tail. So, he's spent a fortune hiring a team of shamans from the neighboring town to exorcise the evil spirits."

"Oh, it might be infected by evil spirits. Will it even work?"

"Who knows? Our town has no immortals to rely on, no immortal sects to protect it. We'll just try whatever methods we can..."

After listening to their conversation, Chen Yao felt a little relieved; it seemed that this town was not under the jurisdiction of the Kuanglu Sect.

At that moment, he was unknowingly pushed to the edge by the crowd, and a lion dance with green mane and red eyes came to greet him.