“These are two fellow Daoists I met during my training. I wouldn’t dare disturb Elder Brother’s quiet cultivation." Hu Qingyun said lightly.
Hu Qingzhi smiled, his eyes briefly scanning Chen Xiao before lingering on Xi Yunqing. After a moment, he said, “In that case, little brother, I’ll take you both on a pro...
2025-06-09 03:27:24 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Tong Nuonuo packed the tea leaves into the secret compartment box, Chen Xiao gave up trying to retrieve them. Instead, he asked, “What about the matter with that evil cultivator? Any leads yet?” Then, feeling a bit apologetic, he added, “I’ve been busy on my end, so I haven’t been able to help you all.”
<... 2025-06-09 03:27:04 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the guests and hosts took their seats, the servants brought fresh tea. Hu Qingyun steered the conversation: “May I ask, where do you two hail from? And what brings you to Jin City?”
It was Chen Xiao’s first time being asked about his hometown during a conversation with cultivators. He had to admit, it was a ...
2025-06-09 03:26:32 +0000 UTC View PostJi Rong not only opened her eyes but was also surprisingly clear-headed, as if she hadn't been asleep at all.
She looked at Gu Baiyi, suppressing the irritation of being woken in the middle of the night by the system. With forced patience, she asked, “Why aren’t you asleep at this hour?”
Yes, the reason she ...
2025-06-09 03:24:21 +0000 UTC View PostJi An arranged lodgings for Jiang Fei and her companions, inviting them to stay in Xuanji City for a few days. Naturally, they accepted the kind offer with gratitude, raising their cups in thanks.
After the banquet, the guests exchanged a few polite words before returning to their respective quarters.
Soon, the gr...
2025-06-09 03:24:03 +0000 UTC View PostAs they stepped into the Taiping Hall, the courtyard revealed its own quiet elegance, bubbling springs, sculpted rocks, and lush trees, each possessing a subtle charm.
Inside the grand hall, glazed lanterns cast a soft, glittering glow, and the floor was paved with polished jade from Mount Zhong. Even the smallest slab ...
2025-06-09 03:23:45 +0000 UTC View PostThe water in the bath was tinged with the light fragrance of lotus, its gentle scent softly soothing the senses.
When Gu Baiyi first pulled Ji Rong into her arms, Ji Rong was anything but willing.
After choking on a few gulps of water, she suddenly remembered, she was the Sword Saint, the highest combat power in t...
2025-06-09 03:23:08 +0000 UTC View PostBy the time the group arrived at the main city of Xuanji, night had fallen and rain had begun to pour.
Since it was already late and the rain showed no sign of letting up, they decided to find an inn in the city for the night and pay a visit to the City Lord the following day.
With Wei Zongqiu footing the bill, mo...
2025-06-09 03:22:43 +0000 UTC View PostThe servants of this mansion had once served a prestigious family, so they naturally knew all the proper etiquette, sometimes even more thoroughly than Chen Xiao himself. Hu Qingyun wasn’t aware of all the background, but simply by observing the mansion and the well-mannered servants who came and went with perfect timing, h...
2025-06-02 04:50:29 +0000 UTC View PostThe eldest son of the Hu family was named Hu Qingzhi, the second son Hu Qinglu, and the third son Hu Qingyun. Just from their names alone, one could tell what expectations the old city lord had for his sons.
Although the old city lord’s talent was only average, he first encountered a fortunate opportunity that allowed...
2025-06-02 04:49:59 +0000 UTC View PostOver the past few days, Chen Xiao had not only mapped out the power dynamics within Jin City but had also hired a number of people to spread the word. These ranged from ordinary students to high-level cultivators. Each person wasn’t asked to do much, just casually mention something in conversation.
The message was sim...
2025-06-02 04:49:23 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Tang Ru joined the group, Xi Yunqing could no longer afford to take things slow. What had previously felt like a leisurely outing now shifted to the pace of a proper training journey. Fortunately, after being tempered by the grueling forced marches earlier, Chen Xiao had adapted well.
Two days into their journey, ...
2025-06-02 04:48:18 +0000 UTC View PostWhen she saw them return with that barbarian girl in tow, Shi Ming couldn’t help but wonder silently, had they left specifically to fetch her? Among teams of cultivators undergoing trials, it wasn’t uncommon for them to recruit extra hands on a whim. Just like their own team had done: sacrificing a share of the profits fo...
2025-06-02 04:47:42 +0000 UTC View PostEven though Tong Nuonuo was notoriously bad with directions, he still had his pride. When he heard someone above him calling him an idiot, his first reaction was anger. He lifted his head and searched with his eyes, quickly spotting a petite girl perched on a tree branch. Surprised, he blurted out, “It’s you!”
His...
2025-06-02 04:47:03 +0000 UTC View PostBrother Li said to Chen Xiao, “Don’t worry, Immortal Master Tong is probably just taking a bathroom break.” After all, cultivators who drink water and eat food have to visit the place of the Five Grains’ cycle. So Brother Li didn’t think much of it and even patted Chen Xiao’s shoulder with a smile. “Fellow Daois...
2025-06-02 04:46:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day, thick fog swept across the empty mountain.
It was early summer, and trumpet vines had climbed up the eaves of the temple, blooming in clusters of warm red.
Beneath the vivid blossoms stood a floating sky palanquin, half-shrouded in the mist.
Jiang Fei stood beside it, leisurely chewing on a pie...
2025-06-02 04:43:46 +0000 UTC View Post【Ding, Processing exchange…】
【Congratulations, player has obtained: Mountain and River Chessboard ×1】
【Your rewards will be settled once you leave the current plane】
That all sounded reasonable enough, except Ji Rong immediately caugh...
2025-06-02 04:43:05 +0000 UTC View PostAfter watching the final outcome, the two of them returned to the Mountains and Rivers Chessboard.
Perhaps because their souls had been together in the end, they now found themselves in the same square on the chessboard.
At that moment, an electronic voice echoed.
[Ding! Congratulations, player, for ...
2025-06-02 04:42:27 +0000 UTC View PostJi Rong glanced at Gu Baiyi, then at the swirling magma below.
For a moment, she didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, so she settled for an emotionless expression.
Her lashes, however, still held traces of tears.
Chu Changli had fallen into the sea of fire, dying.
At that moment, Gu Baiyi’s soul as...
2025-06-02 04:41:19 +0000 UTC View PostThe day before the great battle, Yue Qianqiu had many dreams.
She dreamt of Qingluan Peak, shrouded in mist, with red maple leaves swaying in the wind.
Red leaves spiraled down from the treetops, floating on the green waves, drifting along the stream toward the Sword Practice Courtyard.
The sound of reading ...
2025-06-02 04:39:43 +0000 UTC View PostShi Ming’s troops were disciplined and swift. After issuing the retreat order, they quickly headed back to the camp. But since they were comrades, worried about the safety of the other three, they stopped after only half an hour’s distance from the White Spirit Fruit Forest to regroup anxiously and wait for news.
So...
2025-05-27 02:57:37 +0000 UTC View PostBrother Li had no hesitation like Chen Xiao. He bowed politely to the girl and earnestly pleaded, “Fellow Daoist, please lend us your strength.”
His tone was almost desperate, humble to the point of begging.
The girl’s expression remained cold as she stood on the treetop, swaying gently with the breeze. She ...
2025-05-27 02:56:53 +0000 UTC View PostThe opportunity that Tong Nuonuo had been waiting for came at just the right moment, and quite cleverly. The Bat Monkey King was in mid-move, leaping from one tree to another, with no branches nearby to support him, completely exposed while suspended in midair. Although his cultivation was solidly at the Golden Core stage, he...
2025-05-27 02:56:14 +0000 UTC View Post“Demon cultivator?!” Chen Xiao repeated in shock.
Tong Nuonuo suddenly pulled open his cloak, causing the white ling fruits inside to spill out. He reached into the mechanism box and glanced sideways at Chen Xiao. “Yes, it’s a demon cultivator. Things won’t end well here. Chen Xiao, prepare to fight!”
...
2025-05-27 02:55:28 +0000 UTC View PostIf Chen Xiao could sense it, then Xi Yunqing had surely noticed as well. Soon, the group quietly shifted into a more defensive formation, guarding carefully against any sudden attacks from the surrounding area. Chen Xiao’s heart tightened with tension. In a place teeming with ferocious beasts, a careless clash between culti...
2025-05-27 02:54:47 +0000 UTC View PostThe moment Tong Nuonuo heard this wasn’t from Immortal Master Li, he visibly relaxed his shoulders. But Xi Yunqing was more cautious and asked, “Fellow Daoist, why must we be careful when dealing with this cultivator?”
The man bowed politely and said, “My name is Shi Ming. May I know your honorable name?”
<... 2025-05-27 02:54:20 +0000 UTC View PostAt Hanshan City, Tong Nuonuo had prepared carefully for the trip. Besides buying enough provisions, she packed oil, soy sauce, and vinegar. Added to that was the seasoning pack Du Rong had given Chen Xiao before they left, any skilled cook with these ingredients could whip up a delicious meal. Unfortunately, that didn’t inc...
2025-05-27 02:53:27 +0000 UTC View PostOccasionally, Chu Changli grew weary of killing. When she no longer desired to shed blood, she let her inner demon take control of her body.
Then she would rest, falling into a deep sleep.
Her inner demon shared some similarities with her, both had a love for killing. But they were also different, for her inner de...
2025-05-27 02:26:26 +0000 UTC View PostThe war in the Northern Frontier had come to an end. The enemies were defeated and driven back.
Amid the endless yellow sands, Yue Qianqiu sat atop a tent, robes fluttering, gazing down at the woman below.
The woman’s beauty was breathtaking, yet her face was deathly pale. Her expression teetered between despair...
2025-05-27 02:25:42 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Yue Qianqiu returned to the Wanjian Sect, she remained unconscious for three days.
She felt as if she were nestled in a warm, comforting embrace. The fabric against her cheek was slightly cool, but the hands holding her were warm.
Three days later, she awoke to find one of her disciples keeping vigil by her b...
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