The path to immortality through martial arts begins with being forced into marriage!

Standing prominently in the center of the tower was a woman with a graceful figure, dressed in white that was as pure as snow, and her eyes were frighteningly bright.

She was enough to make any beautiful woman in the world pale in comparison just by standing there!

Such stunning beauty is a rare sight in the world!

But only for a moment, Cui Yi immediately came to his senses, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "This junior, Cui Yi, greets senior. What are your orders?"

"It's not about giving orders," the woman said bluntly. "I'm just asking you to make a deal. It's a sure win for you."

"Please speak, senior!"

"My soul is severely damaged and needs a large amount of pure primordial power to nourish it."

The woman looked at him and said, "The Pagoda of Floating Pagoda has the power to refine the essence of all things. In the future, when you use it to slay demons and evil spirits, or to refine rare and precious materials, give me 30% of the transformed power."

Before Cui Yi could answer, she continued, "Diverting your power will slow down your growth. Everything in the world has a cause and effect. I won't let you work for nothing."

"Once your soul stabilizes, I will be able to remember more things, and at that time I will pass on to you a Heaven-rank cultivation technique."

Heavenly-rank cultivation technique?!

Cui Yi felt a chill run down his spine and almost lost control of his expression.

Although he didn't know much about this world, he at least knew the levels of cultivation techniques, which were Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow.

Even the appearance of just one Earth-rank cultivation technique or martial skill would be enough to ignite a fierce competition among heroes across the land!

They'd even fight tooth and nail for it!

If others were to learn of the Heavenly Rank cultivation technique, whether true or false, it would surely cause a huge uproar!

"Senior...is this true?"

"I have no reason to lie to you."

The woman's tone remained calm, "Heavenly-rank cultivation techniques mean nothing to my recovery."

"Besides, whether you can master it depends on your own fate."

"My soul is still very weak right now and I cannot communicate with you much, so I will simply teach you how to use the Floating Pagoda."

"This pagoda is a supreme weapon of the righteous path, capable of suppressing any demons. Its body is also indestructible. You can summon it as a weapon when necessary."

"Besides helping you absorb and refine power, this tower can also melt many rare medicinal herbs into pills, and can even be used as a huge storage space."

"Unlike storage rings in the world, the Pagoda can not only store items, but also living beings!"

"With just a little guidance from your divine sense, you can store any object or even a living being here!"

Upon hearing this, Cui Yi couldn't wait to try it out. With just a slight thought, he pulled the dragon egg into the pagoda.

Sure enough!

Cui Yi was both surprised and delighted!

The interior space of this pagoda is thousands or even tens of thousands of times larger than a storage ring!

If used properly, it's like carrying a giant space with you!

Most importantly, it can also carry living things, which means that in certain necessary situations, he can even bring people in and take them away.

and many more……

Then this is no longer a simple matter; it's a space!

If he's willing, it's not impossible for him to develop a harem!

However, the spirit before him had no idea what Cui Yi was thinking, and simply said to itself, "The most mysterious thing about the Floating Pagoda is its internal structure, but apart from the successive tower masters, no one knows its specific purpose."

"I am just a remnant soul residing here, and this is all I know. You will have to figure out the rest yourself."

The voice of the spirit grew fainter and fainter until it finally coalesced into a strange puppet, floating in the space of the Floating Pagoda.

"senior?"

Cui Yi tentatively called out, but received no response. Clearly, the soul had fallen into a deep sleep, leaving him speechless.

They were talking one second, and then they disappeared the next.

Getting old is great, you can fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow...

Looking around, Cui Yi realized that they were almost at Qinglin County, which dispelled his plan to go to Qingya County to report back.

He didn't kill the monster, and besides, it would be strange if he returned unharmed after such a self-destruction.

The optimal solution is—

Return to Qinglin County!

As long as you insist that you left after seeing many cultivators arrive, there won't be any major problems.

After all, who would suspect a mere Qi Refining Peak henchman?

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The back hall of the county government office in Qinglin County.

Zhou Wenyuan paced back and forth in the not-so-spacious study with his hands behind his back, his brows furrowed, his fingers unconsciously twirling a few sparse strands of beard under his chin, his face revealing undisguised anxiety and frustration.

Two documents were laid out on the table.

One document was a recommendation letter for Cui Yi to go to the Jingyao Division, while the other was an urgent document that had just been received from Qingya County.

The above briefly describes the horrifying event of a Golden Core demon beast self-destructing in Fallen Soul Valley, and emphasizes it at the end with the sentence:

The Demon Suppression Bureau has intervened and has strictly ordered that details not be disclosed.

Zhou Wenyuan felt a bitter taste in his mouth.

He recommended Cui Yi to Qingya County that day, intending to do a favor and please both sides, but he never expected to encounter such a rare and dangerous situation!

Zhou Wenyuan was convinced that Cui Yi was in grave danger, and the thought of this possibility made him break out in a cold sweat.

Cui Yi was a newly befriended immortal master. Although his cultivation level was not high, his potential was astonishing.

What's even more remarkable is that they seem to have no special background and are easy to get along with.

As a county magistrate who had spent half his life in office, he would hardly have any opportunities to make friends with talented and extraordinary people. He had to consider whether Cui Yi was the only opportunity he could seize in his life.

He was also hoping that Cui Yi would handle more troublesome monsters in the future, thus adding to his political achievements!

Well, he's already ruined his chance to get comfortable in the job he recommended!

"What are we going to do... how are we going to explain this?!"

Zhou Wenyuan couldn't help but sigh, and even began to consider whether he should send someone to Xujia Village to subtly hint at the situation, or prepare some compensation money in advance.

No, no...

This young couple hasn't even started living together yet, and I've already ruined their relationship. What if Xu Yunyan has a moment of weakness and can't think straight? Wouldn't I be condemned for all eternity?

What good are achievements if your reputation is ruined?

God!

I'd give up ten years of my son's single life to ensure Brother Cui's safety!

"My lord! My lord!"

A yamen runner scrambled to the study door, startling Zhou Wenyuan, who immediately snapped, "What are you doing! So rash, is the sky falling down?"

"He's back! Master Cui is back!"

"What?!"

Zhou Wenyuan suddenly turned around, his eyes wide open. He was so excited that he pulled out several strands of his beard, which he was holding, and he winced in pain.

"Who's back? Look closely! Isn't it Master Cui Yi?"

"It's absolutely true! It's Master Cui!"

"Looks...looks like he's in great spirits!"

Zhou Wenyuan was stunned for a moment, then his face quickly lit up with a look of wild joy. He grabbed the hem of his official robe and rushed out, shouting repeatedly, "Quick! Quickly prepare a feast! I will personally go to welcome Brother Cui and give him a proper welcome!"