I, who was turned into a woman by the Jade Maiden Master, want to rebel against the Heavenly Gang.

She revealed the strange curse mark on the back of her hand and calmly said to Feng Hua, "Although I trust you, I must remind you that I still have two curse marks left. I hope you..."

"How dare you!" Upon seeing the incantation, Feng Hua instantly lost her composure. She interrupted Yuan Mengli, saying fiercely, "You think you can bind me with this? Have you considered what will happen if you run out of both incantations?"

"No, I won't use it all." Yuan Fangzhu remained calm and composed, smiling as she said to Feng Hua, "I value our friendship very much, and I absolutely won't use it."

"I won't force you on this matter, after all, you are more important to me than Liu Ruyan."

Feng Hua, still angry, gave a displeased "humph" and then turned to leave.

Yuan Mengli watched her retreating figure, a cold glint in her eyes. She frowned, gritted her teeth, and muttered to herself, "A mere demon beast, its smugness won't last long. Once I get my hands on that thing, I'll see how I deal with you."

Feng Hua wasn't stupid; she had already realized the serious crisis and... her weakness.

She did indeed sign a cursed seal contract with Yuan Mengli. It was a very basic contract; the three cursed seals allowed her to command her three times.

The reason for making the contract was to break free from the shackles of the Heavenly Dao. Otherwise, a member of the Luan-Feng clan like Feng Hua would not be able to freely come to the Flowing Cloud Realm.

The cursed seal contract is a very low-level contract. Immediately after Feng Hua made the contract with Yuan Mengli, he wanted to devour her.

For a fledgling bird that was entering into a contract for the first time and was fearless, Feng Hua felt that there were only two possible outcomes: either gaining freedom or being driven out of the Flowing Cloud Realm by the power of Heaven.

However, the result was that Yuan Mengli used a curse seal to command her not to eat herself.

The feeling of her will being twisted filled Feng Hua with rage. However, she also sensed that she should be able to break free from the control of the cursed seal.

If Yuan Mengli commands her in an arrogant tone, intense anger will help her break free from the shackles of her will.

However, Yuan Mengli's brilliance lay in the fact that she did not give any orders...

Throughout, she remained extremely respectful, constantly pleading with Feng Hua to spare her life. She also expressed her wish that Feng Hua stay by her side for the time being, promising to fulfill all of Feng Hua's requests as much as possible.

Yuan Mengli's attitude satisfied Feng Hua's proud pride, and the various preferential treatments she offered also fully aroused Feng Hua's interest. So Feng Hua followed her to Qingyuefang.

Chapter 124 The Chosen Master

As they spent more time together, Feng Hua increasingly felt that Yuan Mengli was no ordinary woman. She always managed to maintain a distance from her.

Yuan Mengli always managed Fenghua in a clever and dignified way, without ever offending her and causing a complete break. Then there's the guarantee of the remaining two spells.

All these tactics, combining both soft and hard approaches, were like an invisible chain around Feng Hua's neck. It seemed fragile and could break free at any moment, but in reality, it was constantly pulling her along.

Even Feng Hua couldn't resist the willpower forged by the two cursed seals. Although the spells would lose their effect after the command was executed, Yuan Mengli, now unprotected, would be torn apart and devoured by Feng Hua.

But... who knows what kind of orders this unfathomable woman will give?

The solution is to find a new "master" and sign a more powerful contract at the cost of sacrificing one's soul... This way, Feng Hua can completely break free from Yuan Mengli's control.

But the result is that the new master will bind her even more tightly. Although she can torment the soul of the new master at will after his death, this check and balance will prevent the new contract master from going too far. But ultimately, it is still a lose-lose situation.

Therefore, Feng Hua could only stay by Yuan Mengli's side until she found a decent contract master.

However, she has now encountered Qin Rufeng. They can sign a contract if Qin Rufeng reaches the Golden Core realm, and she has agreed!

Feng Hua was extremely fortunate that Yuan Mengli was unaware of this advanced contract. Otherwise… that woman would probably have killed Qin Rufeng immediately, even though she had bought it for 300 spirit stones.

Therefore, Feng Hua only has one thing on his mind right now, which is to improve "Ru Yan's" cultivation at all costs.

……

At this moment, Qin Rufeng had just finished her cultivation. During her rest, she studied which cultivation techniques might be useful. Even if she couldn't use them herself, giving them to Li Qingshi would be a way of compensating her for her hard work.

Just as I was pondering this, Feng Hua suddenly burst through the door. Without a word, she poured out various pills and tonics from her storage bag…

"Liu Ruyan, you must break through to the Golden Core stage as soon as possible!"

This scene seems familiar...

When it comes to cultivation, Qin Rufeng's original intention has never changed. It boils down to one word: Cultivate! Cultivate relentlessly!

Although Feng Hua seems a bit strange today, let's take the pills first.

But as soon as he reached out, Feng Hua grabbed his wrist. She asked earnestly, "Ru, you wouldn't... really be unwilling to just be a musician, would you?"

"What do you mean?" Qin Rufeng asked Feng Hua in surprise, "You think I want to become the top courtesan?"

Feng Hua frowned and said, "Aren't you from the Hehuan Sect?"

Qin Rufeng sighed and said, "I thought you knew me at least a little bit. And even if we take a step back, don't we still have you?"

Hearing Qin Rufeng say this, Feng Hua breathed a slight sigh of relief. However, this naive "fledgling" was not very good at hiding her emotions.

Qin Rufeng noticed something was wrong with her and quickly asked, "What happened? Why are you asking me this... does the brothel want me to entertain guests?"

“It won’t happen anytime soon, we still have time.” Feng Hua looked at Qin Rufeng with a furrowed brow and said, “But you must seize the time to cultivate and start cultivating for me immediately.”

Feng Hua took out a small bottle and handed it to Ru Feng, "This contains Qi Condensation Pills. Take one first, then regulate your breathing and release your spiritual energy. I'll see how far you've progressed."

"One pill? You're too stingy!" Qin Rufeng snatched the bottle, tilted his head back, and gulped down the Qi Condensation Pill inside. Even the Great Sage Equaling Heaven of the Tushita Palace would be ashamed of his own strength in doing so.

Feng Hua was startled. "Are you crazy?! Spit it out!" she exclaimed, throwing a punch at Qin Rufeng's stomach. Qin Rufeng smiled and easily dodged the punch with a nimble leap.

Hearing the commotion inside, Li Qingshi rushed in. Seeing Feng Hua "hitting" Qin Rufeng, she grabbed Feng Hua without a word, demanding, "What are you doing to my fairy?"

Feng Hua cried out in alarm, "Are you stupid? Eating so much at once, your body can't take it. Your dantian is going to explode!"

Seeing how anxious she was, Qin Rufeng stopped picking at the beans and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I have the Gu Cauldron physique. Since I'm a cauldron, it's no problem to stuff more pills in."

"You can't take too many pills and supplements at once? Others can't, but I, Liu Ruyan, can." Then she immediately sat down to meditate and regulate her breathing.

In the blink of an eye, spiritual energy condensed and sublimated. The spiritual energy emanating from Qin Rufeng formed a whirlwind, causing her dress to flutter and her long hair to dance.

The dissipated spiritual energy was because Qin Rufeng had consumed too many Qi Condensation Pills at once. It was like water being poured too quickly and overflowing. However, this overflowing spiritual energy was quickly reabsorbed by Qin Rufeng through breathing exercises.

Feng Hua's face lit up with surprise. "Great! With such an ability, it's entirely possible to advance to the Golden Core stage in a short period of time."

"You are now... at about the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment. You were only at the early stage when you were in the Crimson Moon Heavenly Prison. You have improved very quickly in such a short time."

"With my assistance and the aid of elixirs, you should be able to reach the late Foundation Establishment stage soon. However, to break through to the next level, you must strengthen your spiritual core to the point of Core Formation."

“It is easiest for a top-grade single-elemental cultivator to form a Golden Core, but yours, which has all five elements… requires rare and precious materials of all five attributes. This is the biggest difficulty for you in breaking through to the Golden Core stage.”

Qin Rufeng lowered his head and thought for a moment before saying, "Speaking of rare and precious materials, I obtained a fruit in the Crimson Moon Prison before. I feel it's not an ordinary one."

Feng Hua hurriedly said, "Let me take a look."

Qin Rufeng then took out the strange fruit he had obtained from Lao Deng and showed it to Feng Hua. Feng Hua's eyes lit up upon seeing the fruit, "【Dust-Falling Fruit】? Excellent!"

"This is the fruit of the Fallen Dust Tree in the Crystal Cloud Realm. After the fruit ripens, it will fall to the lower realm and even to the Middle Plain Realm. Because it falls to the mortal world, it is called the Fallen Dust Fruit."

"This immortal fruit belongs to the wood element and can help you refine a wood-elemental golden core. Very good, one is taken care of right away. Four more are needed."

"Refine it?" Qin Rufeng frowned. "It definitely can't fit... in your mouth, right?"

"Are you stupid?" Feng Hua looked at Qin Rufeng in surprise and said, "Just eat it one bite at a time. Don't eat now, wait until you reach the late stage of Foundation Establishment."

"The other four... I'll think of a way," Feng Hua said. "Currently, I know of a rare and precious material with a water elemental root called [Millennium Tear]."

Qin Rufeng asked, "Where?"

“It’s far away, yet right before our eyes,” Feng Hua said. “Shangguan Qingxue, the most beautiful courtesan of Qingyue Pavilion, possesses this treasure.”

"But if we try to take it by force... it might attract Yuan Mengli's attention. So we can't use force."

"This is another matter I need to discuss with you today," Feng Hua said. "Yuan Mengli will arrange for Shangguan Qingxue to teach you some... skills. You must be patient and absolutely must not offend her."

Chapter 125: The Protagonist's Cultivation Techniques and Magical Treasures So Far (By the way, I'm taking a break)

First of all, on this joyous occasion of the Spring Festival, I wish everyone good health, family happiness, and all the best.

Also, I'd like to take a day off. It was a busy but enjoyable day. Wishing everyone a happy day too.

Finally, revealing the protagonist's skills and magical artifacts will ensure the story continues.

Main character's skills

Ice Flame: A water-fire clashing spell I learned during my beginner's test against the wooden golem. It is extremely powerful, but also has a very strong backlash.

The Jade Cauldron Technique of Joyful Union: A starting cheat. It includes spells such as Cauldron Opening, Yin-Yang Absorption, Spirit-Absorption, and Seduction. Further development is needed.

Pure and Immaculate: Taught by the Master. Primarily a mental cultivation technique. It incorporates the main water-based attack method, Flowing Ice and Flying Rain. However, Ye Qingyun refers to it as "playing with flowers and jade."

Fire Phoenix Seal: Taught by the Vermilion Bird Saintess Ji Xuelan. It contains the true energy of the Fiery Phoenix and Fire Phoenix Wings.

The Myriad Swords Technique: Taught by Yan Qingping. The protagonist's primary attack method. It consists of five forms: One Sword Opens the Heavens, Ambush from Ten Sides, Hundred Birds Pay Homage to the Phoenix, Thousand Mountains Flying Snow, and Myriad Swords Return to Their Origin.

Jade Tree Golden Serpent: A technique passed down from the Master. It features various snake and cat shapes.

The Three Immortal Swords of Water and Moon: Taught by Yan Qingping. The introductory technique of the Taihua Sword Sect. It consists of only three moves: Holding the Sword to the Heart, Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea, and Returning the Sword to Gaze at the Moon.

"Weak Water Sinks into Sand": A technique taught by the Master. It can draw people into its depths.

Water Release Technique: Taught by my master. Allows me to teleport to any place with water.

Lotus Blossoms with Every Step: A technique taught by the Master. It can conjure ice lotuses and has a wide range of uses.

Mysterious Yin Thunder Technique: Taught by Sect Master Shen Yuchen. He hasn't mastered it yet.

Yunze Immortal Palace: Obtained by Nangong Yue through an exchange. Has not yet been used.

Sword Control Technique: Taught by Yan Qingping. It allows one to transform any sword into a flying device.

Nian Tu Yan Bi: Obtained by defeating Lao Deng in the Crimson Moon Heavenly Prison. An earth-based defensive spell.

Talisman Technique: Obtained from killing Old Deng in the Crimson Moon Heavenly Prison. Basic Talisman Technique, currently being studied.

The Chapter on Refining Living Vessels: Obtained from Han Ying. Too taboo to study properly.

The Wood Chapter of the Living Vessel Refining Method: Obtained from Han Ying. It is not as taboo as the Metal Chapter, and can be used to some extent.

Main character's magic weapon

Jade Disc: A gift from Master. A slow-flying item, not a magic treasure.

Purple Cloud Robe: A traded item by the clothing store owner. Its effect is transformation, but it's no longer in use.

Flowing Light and Instant Water: A gift from Yun Yishui. The only active effect of the veil-attached spell, Flowing Light and Instant Water, is from the Serenade Set.

Snake Mushroom: A wood-type pet created by the protagonist using the "Art of Living Weapon Forging: Chapter of Wood". It possesses abilities such as earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a technique for escaping/using earth magic), poison spray, strangulation, and furniture transformation...

Ginseng Mother: A living vessel refined using the Wood Chapter of the Living Vessel Refining Method. Emu; obtained by San Si Ba Ba from Han Ying.

Sword Case: A gift from Yan Qingping. Sixteen extremely easy II-level swords, but not illegal treasures.

Sword Tomb Greatsword: Obtained from the Mangshan Secret Realm. It has been given the function of a flying item.

Sword Tomb Broken Swords: Obtained from the Mangshan Secret Realm. Extremely large quantity, containing some entropy energy.

Soul-Binding Lock: A gift from the master. Used to control puppets and help the protagonist practice (I've forgotten all about it).

Flowing Cloud Peach Blossom Fan: A gift from Master. A defensive magic item capable of creating a rain shield with five elemental attributes. Provides comprehensive protection.

Azure Moon Hidden Dragon Sword: A gift from my master. A magical weapon with the three attributes of water, wood, and metal.

Earth Dragon Golden Lock: Obtained from the Crimson Moon Heavenly Prison. A magical treasure combining earth and metal elements.

The zither and pipa: gifts from Master. They are not exactly magical treasures, but they are indeed precious artifacts made of top-quality materials.

Thank you again everyone. Your support is my greatest motivation.

barley

Chapter 126 The Courtesan's Talents

Feng Hua earnestly instructed Qin Rufeng, "Shangguan Qingxue, as the top courtesan of Qingyue Pavilion, is no ordinary person. In terms of poise and manners, she surpasses you."

"She's one of the few people I find agreeable. You don't need to worry about her doing anything difficult. But... so..."

“I understand,” Qin Rufeng said. “I need to find a way to make her willingly hand over the things, right?”

“That’s not what I meant. It’s impossible for her to give herself to you willingly.” Feng Hua shook her head and said, “Although cultivators can stay young forever, they need the effects of the Thousand-Year Tear to maintain their beautiful appearance.”

"What I mean is that you must not let Shangguan Qingxue find out, and even more so, you must not let Yuan Mengli find out. So even if you are in a hurry, you must not be too hasty."

"Once I've gathered all the other rare and precious materials, it won't be too late to take Yuan Mengli's Thousand-Year Tear. I'll ask her for it myself."

Qin Rufeng could tell that when it came to taking the Thousand-Year Tear, Feng Hua stammered and couldn't quite bring herself to say "rob" or "steal." This wasn't like her at all.

And in the end, she even said she would go and ask for it herself. The fact that she could make this guy soften his heart shows that Shangguan Qingxue is indeed no simple woman.

Qin Rufeng nodded and said, "I understand, I will know what to do."

That evening, Qin Rufeng was meditating. Li Qingshi softly called from outside the door, "Fairy..."

Qin Rufeng slightly opened his eyes and slowly asked, "Qingshi? Is something the matter?"

Li Qingshi said, "Zizhu, the servant of Fairy Shangguan, requests an audience."

Qin Rufeng thought to herself, "They came pretty quickly." She didn't answer immediately, but after she finished practicing and regained her composure, she said, "Let her in."