A mortal cultivating immortality can nurture spirit beasts.

On the Divine Wind Boat, Xin Ruyin leaned against Lin He's chest without any hesitation. Xiao Mei, who was standing to the side, was already used to it and even turned around on her own initiative.

"Young Master, are we really going to the Hidden Moon Sect?"

"What's wrong? Ruyin, you can't bear to part with her?" Lin He gently pinched her nose.

Xin Ruyin nodded and said, "This past year has been a rare peaceful one for me. In the past, because of my role as a formation master, many families had their eyes on me, and I never had a few days of peace until I met you, young master."

At this point, Xin Ruyin hugged Lin He tightly, and the latter could only say, "I only have two thousand-year-old spiritual herbs on hand. A year ago, I used a thousand-year-old Cold Star Grass, and three months ago, when your cultivation improved, I used another thousand-year-old Ice Spirit Flower. Next time you trigger the Dragon Roar Qi, I won't be able to suppress it."

"Ruyin is too greedy, still thinking about Foundation Establishment. Actually, if I didn't establish my foundation..."

Lin He quickly interrupted her, "No cultivator doesn't want to establish their foundation. You're not wrong. Of course, you should establish your foundation while you're young. Are you going to wait until you're old and your energy is declining before you try?"

"But my illness..."

"This trip to the Hidden Moon Sect is for medical treatment. With that senior's help, you can continue your cultivation."

"Thank you, young master. I will continue to study formations and do my best to help you."

The Divine Wind Boat was very fast, and after a few days, Lin He and his two companions finally arrived at the foot of the Hidden Moon Sect's mountain gate.

Lin He and his companions soon encountered a Qi Refining disciple from the Hidden Moon Sect. Upon seeing that Lin He was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, the disciple did not dare to be arrogant and politely inquired...

"Senior, what brings you to our Hidden Moon Sect's mountain gate?"

Lin He quickly said, "My surname is Lin. I have something I wish to ask to see Senior Nangong of your sect. Please inform him on my behalf."

"You want to see Grandmaster Nangong?" The disciple looked Lin He up and down, then shook his head and said, "Grandmaster Nangong has always been indifferent to worldly affairs and focused solely on cultivation. I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, senior."

The Qi Refining disciple's expression grew cold, probably mistaking Lin He for a lecherous rogue who wanted to catch a glimpse of Grandmaster Nangong's beauty.

Seeing his reaction, Lin He realized there was a misunderstanding. If anyone came to Huangfeng Valley and immediately asked to see Master Hongfu, the disciples guarding the mountain probably wouldn't let him in easily.

Lin He casually gave him two spirit stones and handed him a wooden box. "Please inform Elder Nangong of your sect. If she sees this and still refuses to see us, we will leave immediately."

The disciple was clearly used to this situation before. He quickly put away the spirit stones and smiled, "Senior, you're too kind. I'll go and inform them right away. Please wait here."

Although the disciple had left, Lin He wasn't foolish enough to rush in now. The sect's grand formation was still active, and he didn't want to personally experience its power.

The three waited for a while before the disciple returned. He shook his head at Lin He and said, "Grandmaster Nangong said he wouldn't see him and told me to return this wooden box to you."

Lin He took the wooden box, but his expression was not much of a disappointment. Instead, he and Xin Ruyin settled down in a small town at the foot of the mountain.

At night, Xin Ruyin sat to one side with some worry, and Xiao Mei was no longer as lively as before. It was clear that the refusal of Master Nangong to meet them had put a heavy burden on them.

Lin He sat calmly to the side. Seeing this, Xiao Mei quickly asked, "Young Master Lin, you said that Senior Nangong doesn't want to see us anymore. What should we do next?"

"Who told you she didn't want to see us?" Lin He retorted. Xiao Mei seemed speechless, while Xin Ruyin appeared thoughtful.

Just then, an elfin-like woman in white suddenly appeared in front of the three of them without warning. Even Lin He did not notice her, but he did not seem surprised. Instead, he opened the wooden box, and the box no longer contained a small tuft of hair, but instead a sound transmission talisman.

It was after reading the contents of this communication talisman that Lin He decided to stay in the small town at the foot of the mountain and wait.

Xin Ruyin suddenly realized that the beautiful, elfin woman was none other than Nangong Wan.

Nangong Wan glanced at Xin Ruyin and Xiao Mei, then glared fiercely at Lin He before asking, "What do you want from me?"

Lin He smiled, appearing completely relaxed, without any of the restraint one would show when facing a Core Formation stage cultivator.

"This is Xin Ruyin. Don't let her low cultivation level fool you; she has an exceptional talent for formations. Taking her as your disciple will definitely be a good deal for you."

"Oh, really? Then I'll have to test you."

Nangong Wan was an ascetic and didn't care much about worldly affairs. She was unwilling to take on disciples, but since Lin He brought the person over, she decided to test him first.

Nangong Wan casually asked a few questions about formations, and Xin Ruyin answered them without hesitation. Nangong Wan was a little surprised and asked a few more more difficult questions, which Xin Ruyin answered one by one. This time, Nangong Wan was really surprised.

"He's definitely a promising talent." Nangong Wan looked at Lin He. "Looks like you have a good eye."

"Of course," Lin He chuckled meaningfully, "How could my judgment be wrong?"

Seeing his pointed remark, Nangong Wan blushed slightly, then said calmly, "Alright, I'll take this disciple."

"Wait a minute!" Lin He quickly interjected, "There's something else I need to clarify beforehand. Her constitution is special; she has a rare Dragon Roar Physique, which you need to suppress with your Yin-Cold Magic Power every so often."

"The Dragon's Roar Body?"

Nangong Wan was even more surprised to hear this. She quickly checked on Xin Ruyin, looked at her with some sympathy, and said...

"I didn't expect you to have this kind of constitution. It is indeed a bit troublesome, but before you reach the Foundation Establishment stage, I can still suppress it with my mid-stage Core Formation cultivation. You can continue your cultivation."

Hearing Nangong Wan's assurance, Xin Ruyin breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that the master-disciple relationship had been settled.

Xiao Mei, standing to the side, asked timidly, "Miss, if you join the Hidden Moon Sect, what will happen to me?"

Seeing this, Nangong Wan said nonchalantly, "I can also take you as a disciple, so you won't have to be separated from your young lady."

"what……"

Xiao Mei was stunned. She had never imagined that she could become the master of a Core Formation stage cultivator.

Xin Ruyin, who was standing to the side, reacted quickly and said, "Xiaomei, aren't you coming with me to pay our respects to our master?"

Xiao Mei then realized what was happening, and the two bowed at the same time, which Nangong Wan accepted calmly.

Since they had become disciples, Nangong Wan was not stingy and casually gave each of them a top-tier magic weapon, which excited them greatly.

"Alright, you can all go out for a bit. I have something to discuss with this Junior Nephew Lin!"