A mortal cultivating immortality can nurture spirit beasts.

As soon as Li Huayuan finished speaking, Hong Fu continued, "You've all heard about what happened at Yan Family Fort two months ago, right?"

When Yanjiabao was mentioned, Li Huayuan and Hong Fu couldn't help but look at Lin He. As an important figure in the battle of Yanjiabao, Lin He's performance was too outstanding.

Not only did he kill many Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators, but he also stopped the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect who was trying to escape. Tian Buque, the second son of the Hehuan Sect Master, also tried to kidnap Dong Xuan'er, but Lin He stopped him.

If that were all, at most the two Core Formation cultivators would only offer a few words of praise. However, during the subsequent battle against Nascent Soul cultivator Wang Tiangu, Lin He actually revealed an avatar at the early Core Formation stage. A Foundation Establishment cultivator possessing the combat power of an early Core Formation cultivator naturally attracted the attention of the two Core Formation cultivators.

Of course, the reason they knew so much was because Patriarch Linghu was there at the time. After returning to the valley, Patriarch Linghu specifically told them to take Lin He seriously.

The unusual behavior of the two Core Formation stage cultivators immediately attracted everyone's attention. Everyone looked at Lin He, wondering why the two Core Formation stage cultivators would be so out of control. Apart from Dong Xuan'er, who had been to Yan Family Fortress, everyone else was completely confused, but because of this, they all looked at Lin He with higher regard.

Realizing their lapse in composure, the two Core Formation cultivators immediately withdrew their gazes. Hong Fu even coughed and said, "Wang Chan, the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect, died at the hands of that little girl with the Heavenly Spirit Root from the Yan family. Wang Chan's second uncle, who was also the early Nascent Soul cultivator Wang Tiangu, had his physical body destroyed and his Nascent Soul escaped. The Ghost Spirit Sect suffered a great loss at Yan Family Fortress, and not only were they ridiculed by the other five factions of the Demonic Path, but they also became a laughing stock in the cultivation world of Tianluo Kingdom."

Liu Jing, who always hated evil, said bitterly, "Those wicked villains deserve to be killed by everyone. They deserved their fate!"

Liu Jing had been captured and tortured by evil cultivators when he was young, which shaped his strong sense of justice and hatred for evil. Li Huayuan sighed upon hearing this, and then added,

"Your senior sister Hong Fu has said so much just to tell you one thing. Now the Ghost Spirit Sect has become a laughing stock in the eyes of others. They want to regain their face, so they need to kill more cultivators from the seven sects to make a name for themselves. According to the intelligence we have obtained, the Ghost Spirit Sect has sent quite a few experts this time. We can handle the Core Formation stage cultivators, but you will be the ones to hold them off against the Foundation Establishment stage cultivators."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jing spoke first, "These demonic villains, we'll kill them one by one, two by two! Please rest assured, Master and Senior Sister Hong Fu!"

With Liu Jing taking the lead, the others naturally followed suit and made their own promises.

Li Huayuan and Hong Fu exchanged a glance, and then Li Huayuan stroked his chin with considerable satisfaction.

Li Huayuan wanted to speak again, but suddenly realized something. At the same time, Hong Fu also stood up. The two looked at each other, and Li Huayuan spoke first.

"Please come in, Fairy Nangong!"

After saying that, he immediately opened the barrier, and then a woman in white with a graceful figure and an absolutely beautiful face walked in. It was Nangong Wan!

Nangong Wanrong was radiant and incredibly charming. Not only men like Song Meng and Liu Jing, but also women like Zhong Weiniang, Senior Sister Chen, and Dong Xuan'er couldn't help but take a second look.

Even Han Li, whose heart was set on cultivating the Dao, swallowed hard when he saw Nangong Wan's true face.

Seeing his disciples' embarrassing performance, Li Huayuan was very dissatisfied. He then noticed something peculiar: compared to the others, Lin He appeared much calmer and did not act like a lecher. He nodded and secretly praised his firm Dao heart.

Little did he know that Lin He wasn't unmoved; rather, he had seen it so many times that he had long since become accustomed to it.

Nangong Wan bowed and then spoke; her voice was clear and pleasant to the ear.

"I have come here today for two reasons. First, my sect sent me to provide assistance, so I came to inform you both. Second, I wish to thank my junior brother Lin!"

"thank?"

Li Huayuan and Hong Fu were alright, since they had been informed by Elder Linghu and knew some information. But Han Li and the others were completely confused, looking utterly bewildered. Should a Core Formation cultivator thank a Foundation Establishment cultivator?

Nangong Wan explained briefly, "Back in Yanjiabao, thanks to Junior Nephew Lin's help, my magic weapon was not corrupted by Wang Tiangu's Yin energy. I have come here today to give Junior Nephew Lin some treasures as a way of repaying him."

Li Huayuan and Hong Fu were not surprised, obviously they already knew about the situation, but Han Li and the others were almost dumbfounded when they heard this.

A Foundation Establishment stage cultivator helps a Core Formation stage cultivator fight against a Nascent Soul stage cultivator?

Is this reasonable?

This is unreasonable!

Everyone was full of questions, but no one dared to ask Nangong Wan.

Upon seeing this, Lin He quickly cupped his hands and said, "It was just a coincidence that day, Senior Nangong, why are you being so polite?"

Nangong Wan found it amusing, but still said, "I must thank you! Since you helped me, I should thank you, but here..."

At this point, Nangong Wan suddenly paused. She wanted to give Lin He a treasure to thank him, but there were too many people around, and she couldn't let everyone else be watching. What if she gave him some coveted treasure? Wouldn't that bring disaster to Lin He?

Don't assume that fellow cultivators won't harbor evil intentions; everyone can understand that.

Taking the opportunity, Lin He quickly said, "In that case, I can only trouble Senior Nangong to make a trip to my humble abode."

Nangong Wan deliberately considered it for a moment, seemingly hesitant, but still nodded and said, "Alright, since Senior Brother Li and Senior Sister Hongfu know about this, there's no point in hiding it. I'll go with you."

Nangong Wan followed Lin He out. Senior Sister Chen and Dong Xuan'er also wanted to follow, but Hong Fu stopped them.

Li Huayuan coughed, drawing everyone's attention back to him.

……

……

Nangong Wan followed Lin He into the stone house. She took out a set of formations that could block the prying eyes of Core Formation stage cultivators. After setting it up properly, she finally relaxed.

She even jokingly added, "Junior Nephew Lin, aren't you going to give this Senior Nangong a back massage and loosen up your bones?"

"Since Senior Nangong is interested in this, I am of course willing."

After saying that, they both couldn't help but laugh. Lin He playfully flicked her nose and said, "Wan'er, your acting skills are getting better and better. If I didn't know the truth, I would have been fooled by you."

"Didn't I learn it from you?" Nangong Wan chuckled.

"Hehe, you got a lot of verbal advantage from me just now, let's see how I deal with you!"

"You dare!"

"Why wouldn't I dare?"

Nangong Wan, slightly out of breath from being teased, couldn't help but stop him, saying, "Husband, don't rush into that. I've already stayed here to help. It won't be long, and there will be plenty of opportunities. I wasn't lying before; I really did bring you a treasure!"