Traveling Between Two Worlds: From Bread for Maids to Fantasy Overlord

Huang Yiming rushed back to the city and quickly arrived at the cultivation base, only to find it in complete disarray. Many guards were injured and lying on the ground. Su Qingyue was leading the remaining guards in cleaning up the scene, her expression grave. Seeing Huang Yiming return, Su Qingyue immediately stepped forward, a hint of relief mixed with guilt on her face: "Yiming, I'm sorry. I didn't guard the base well. The other side took away some supplies, and many brothers were injured."

"It's not your fault. The other side is too cunning, and their strength far exceeds our expectations." Huang Yiming comforted them softly, gathering dual-realm energy at his fingertips and gently touching the injured guards' brows. The gentle energy slowly flowed into their bodies, nourishing their damaged meridians. "You first arrange for people to take care of the injured brothers, and then send people to carefully search the area around the base to see if you can find any clues left by the other side. I'll go check the list of lost supplies."

Su Qingyue nodded and immediately turned to arrange the relevant matters. Huang Yiming arrived at the base's supply warehouse, his brows furrowing as he looked at the empty shelves—the missing supplies included not only high-grade spiritual herbs and spiritual ore from the fantasy world, but also dual-realm energy talismans and core components for modifying weapons that he had specially stored. If these supplies fell into the hands of the Black Stone Sect, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Just then, Huang Yiming's communication jade talisman vibrated again. This time it was a message from Qin Yuling, her tone filled with surprise: "Brother Yiming, good news! The mortal forces and rogue cultivators around Black Wind Ridge, having learned that you defeated the Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Azure Cloud Sect and exposed the Black Stone Sect's conspiracy, are flocking to Yiming Village wanting to pledge their allegiance to us. A considerable number of people have already gathered outside the village gate, all expressing their willingness to obey your commands and protect Yiming Village!"

Huang Yiming was overjoyed; this was undoubtedly a timely help. The mortal forces and rogue cultivators surrounding Black Wind Ridge, though mostly at the early to mid-stages of Qi Refining, were numerous. If he could bring them under his command, Yiming Village's power would increase significantly, relieving his pressure. He immediately replied to Qin Yuling: "Yuling, you receive them first and carefully check for any spies from the Black Stone Sect. If there are no problems, take them in, assign them tasks according to their cultivation levels, distribute some basic cultivation resources, and appease them. I'll return immediately after I finish dealing with matters in the city."

After hanging up the call, Huang Yiming turned and walked out of the warehouse. Su Qingyue had already taken good care of the injured guards and found several key clues. "Yiming, we found a black token on the outskirts of the base. It's exactly the same as the Black Stone Sect token you mentioned before, and we also sensed a faint trace of evil energy from a demonic cultivator. It must be the work of the Black Stone Sect," Su Qingyue said solemnly as she handed over the black token.

Huang Yiming took the token and examined it carefully. He saw that besides the character "You," there was also a hidden pattern engraved on the token, which was exactly the same as the pattern on the tokens he had previously searched from Xuan Feng and Xuan Chen. A thought struck him. It seemed that the people who attacked the urban cultivation base were indeed from the Black Stone Sect—they were setting up plans in the fantasy world while launching a sneak attack in the city, clearly trying to launch a two-pronged attack to keep him occupied.

"Qingyue, arrange for people to strengthen the defenses of the cultivation base, distribute the remaining dual-realm energy talismans to the guards, and at the same time keep a close eye on the movements of foreign forces. They colluded with the Black Stone Sect before, and may have participated in this sneak attack as well," Huang Yiming instructed in a deep voice. "In addition, send people to track down the Black Stone Sect cultivators. Make sure to find their hideout and recover the lost supplies."

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away." Su Qingyue nodded in agreement, her eyes showing no sign of slackening. Huang Yiming watched her busy figure, a warm feeling welling up in his heart—Su Qingyue not only managed his business empire in the city but also assisted him in protecting the cultivation base, having long since become his strongest support. He stepped forward, gently took Su Qingyue's hand, and said tenderly, "Qingyue, thank you for your hard work. After this is over, I will definitely spend more time with you."

Su Qingyue's cheeks flushed slightly as she nodded in response, her eyes filled with tenderness: "I'm not tired at all. I'm just happy to be by your side and help you with your tasks. Don't worry, I will definitely guard the base and find the Black Stone Sect's trail so you won't be distracted." The two smiled at each other, their feelings for each other growing even stronger.

After settling things in the city, Huang Yiming activated the system's teleportation function again and returned to Yiming Village in the fantasy world. Upon arriving at the village gate, he saw hundreds of people gathered outside, including leaders of mortal forces and independent cultivators, all with respectful expressions and eyes full of awe. Qin Yuling was standing patiently at the gate, methodically arranging the relevant matters.

Upon seeing Huang Yiming return, everyone stepped forward and bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Young Master Huang! We are willing to serve you, await your command, protect Yiming Village, and fight against the Black Stone Sect!" Huang Yiming slowly stepped forward, raised his hand to signal everyone to rise, and said in a calm yet authoritative tone, "Thank you for your trust. Since you are willing to submit to Yiming Village, I will naturally not treat you unfairly. From now on, you are all people of Yiming Village. I will provide you with cultivation resources and teach you cultivation techniques. As long as you are loyal and dedicated to cultivation, you will surely achieve great things in the future."

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with joy. They bowed again and said loudly, "Thank you, Young Master Huang! We will be loyal and never betray Yiming Village!" Huang Yiming nodded and instructed Qin Yuling to take everyone back to the village, arrange their lodging and tasks, and distribute basic cultivation resources.

Watching everyone follow Qin Yuling into the village, Huang Yiming's eyes hardened. Yiming Village's power was growing daily, and with careful nurturing, it would surely become the number one force in the mortal realm of the fantasy world, capable of rivaling the Qingyun Sect and the Black Stone Sect. However, he also knew that the Black Stone Sect would not give up easily and would definitely strike again in the near future. He had to improve his own strength as quickly as possible to protect those around him and Yiming Village.

Just then, Huang Yiming suddenly sensed a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy, originating from the back mountain of Yiming Village. This fluctuation was extremely strange; it didn't seem to come from anyone from Yiming Village, nor from cultivators of the Qingyun Sect or the Black Stone Sect. Suspicious, he quietly headed towards the back mountain to investigate. Deep within the back mountain, he saw a blurry figure secretly observing the layout of Yiming Village, emanating an unfamiliar spiritual energy, clearly from some unknown force.

Huang Yiming's eyes turned cold as he stealthily approached, intending to capture the other party and ascertain their origins and purpose. But just as he was about to reach them, the other party suddenly sensed his presence, their figure flashing as they swiftly fled into the depths of Black Wind Ridge at incredible speed. Huang Yiming gave chase, but the other party still escaped, leaving behind only a silver token engraved with the character "灵" (spirit), eerie and mysterious.