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After carefully verifying Jiang Ming's cultivation level, Liu Xin discovered that the other party's spiritual power was indeed stronger than his own. Frustrated, Liu Xin clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.

"You've been hiding it pretty well. Fine, I'll tolerate you taking more pills at the late stage of the fifth rank."

But why are you taking extra talismans? Did you even pass the test? Don't waste resources here!

"Of course it's too much. If you keep talking nonsense, don't blame me for teaching you a lesson." Jiang Ming warned indifferently, summoning the furnace fire in his palm, his gaze unfriendly.

"..." Liu Xin shut his mouth, feeling suffocated. He looked like a wilted eggplant, his face turning dark and listless in an instant.

With her beautiful eyes darting around, Xu Youwei frowned as she looked at the equally beautiful Tuoba Youyou, a sense of crisis rising in her heart.

Damn it, even if you don't lick me, you can't lick other people's boots!

Isn't this blatant aid to the enemy?

"Junior Brother Jiang, how about we exchange our experiences?"

"Never mind, I want to have a private talk with Senior Sister Tuoba."

"..."

Without making a sound, Xu Youwei snapped off a piece of her fingernail, feigning composure and giving herself a way out.

"Okay, let's talk again next time we have the chance."

Ignoring her attempts to save face, Jiang Ming and Tuoba Youyou left side by side.

Why didn't you tell me this last time?

With a dark expression and a hint of anger, he looked at Xu Youwei.

Liu Xin was furious, but he suppressed his displeasure and shamelessly tried to comfort him.

"Senior Sister Xu, don't bother with this ill-mannered bastard."

You took the initiative to be friendly, and he was so rude.

Once I've refined the benefits I've gained this time, my cultivation will surely rise significantly. At that time, I will repay today's humiliation a hundredfold!

"Hey, don't talk like that about Junior Brother Jiang. I don't want you to lose your harmony because of me." Xu Youwei looked at Liu Xin with a gentle smile, her face full of consideration.

Was Senior Sister Xu just concerned about me?

With his anger completely gone, Liu Xin was instantly moved beyond words. He stopped hiding his feelings, scratched his head, and frankly revealed his true feelings.

"Senior Sister Xu, I have always harbored feelings for you. If you don't mind, I would like to become your Daoist partner!"

When the time is right, we'll have the elders of the family go to the Xu family to propose marriage!

I just wanted to scam some resources, and you're trying to undermine me?

He even wants to come to our door to propose marriage? Does he never look in the mirror?!

Somewhat surprised, Xu Youwei covered her red lips, suppressing her disgust.

A hint of apology appeared in her almond-shaped eyes. "I'm really sorry, Junior Brother Liu, I'm focused on the Dao and have no interest in romantic relationships for the time being."

Watching all this unfold, Sun An and his fellow early disciples exchanged bewildered glances, filled with deep regret.

They initially thought that Liu Xin had his own agenda after hooking up with Xu Youwei, which was why he came to seek refuge with her. Now it seems that this fool has clearly been completely fooled by a woman!

If he had known this would happen, he would never have betrayed Jiang Ming and come to curry favor with this good-for-nothing!

Unfortunately, it was too late; we had boarded the wrong ship.

……

Thick Earth Peak.

In the spacious, quiet room, Tuoba Youyou poured tea for Jiang Ming, then sat cross-legged on the floor and calmly recounted her experiences.

"In the Secret Realm of Refining Techniques, out of greed, I chose a low-risk, high-reward level."

Then they entered a medicinal garden, which was filled with strange formations.

Luckily, I had some basic skills, which allowed me to escape and obtain a few wood-related treasures.

Despite Tuoba Youyou's relaxed tone, Jiang Ming dared not show the slightest disrespect.

The art of formations has always been known for its unpredictability and extreme difficulty.

If you can master this skill and use it to pass the level, then Tuoba Youyou is definitely worth befriending!

"I chose a level with low risk and high reward, and encountered the evil spirit of the furnace fire."

After much effort, I defeated it and obtained some fire-elemental treasures.

Describing his experience in a half-truthful manner, Jiang Ming took a sip of tea and stared intently at the girl, asking her a question.

"Why did you contact me, young lady? We don't seem to have communicated before."

Blinking her bright, watery eyes, the girl took out a piece of tortoise shell and said without any concealment, "The Tuoba family is the royal family of the previous dynasty, specializing in the construction of city walls."

Once this level of attainment is achieved, one can deduce the causes and effects of the past and present, and gain insight into the past and future.

I previously used my cultivation technique to perform a divination, which guided me to come find you.

"You are a member of the former royal family. If so, how dare you cultivate within the territory of the Great Zhou?" Jiang Ming stared at Tuoba Youyou in astonishment, his curiosity piqued.

According to the storybook plot, such a remnant of the previous dynasty should most likely be thinking about how to restore the country.

He shook his head hesitantly, his words sincere and his face full of loyalty.

"The Zhou emperor established the Heavenly Fire Fruit Position, which symbolizes the sun."

He could kill any cultivator within the Great Zhou territory with a flick of his finger if he so desired.

We old retainers wouldn't dare cause trouble; I've long been a subject of the Zhou state!

Hearing some more secrets, Jiang Ming felt a surge of longing.

Second only to the emperor, above all others—that is the spirit of a true man!

Seeing that Tuoba Youyou was hesitant to elaborate, Jiang Ming quickly changed the subject, "Is the calculation of the soil on the city wall always accurate?"

"The matter of cause and effect is never definitive, but since I was born, my divination has never been wrong."

Tuoba Youyou carefully put away the tortoise shell, looking confident.

Nodding, Jiang Ming couldn't help but think of Cheng Ya.

If her information is true, I might have a chance to get the Earth Spirit Milk this year.

At that time, he will be able to advance to the sixth level of the Qi Consumption Realm, and he will have the confidence to face Xu Youwei head-on!

"May I have a look at the treasures made of wood, young lady?"

Just when you think there's no way out, a new path opens up before you. Jiang Ming had thought that obtaining the Wood Element treasure would be a long and difficult process.

Unexpectedly, Tuoba Youyou's divination inadvertently helped him.

Tuoba Youyou took out the wood-related treasures and placed them one by one on the table, her fair little hands touching the withered leaves.

Jiang Ming instantly sensed something amiss. The moment he touched the object, Tuoba Youyou appeared to him like a mortal without any cultivation.

This thing can actually obscure the secrets of heaven!

"What is this?"

"The Hidden Leaf can conceal one's cultivation level, but its effect will cease to exist if the opponent is too strong."

"I'll give it to you if you want it." A silvery voice rang out, and the girl's bright, clear eyes made her appear exceptionally cheerful.

"Isn't this a bit inappropriate?" Jiang Ming looked at him with a skeptical gaze, afraid that he had misheard, and quickly asked to confirm.

Gently handing it to Jiang Ming, Tuoba Youyou smiled softly, making no attempt to hide her thoughts, "The Wood element treasure is of no use to me."

I'm giving this to you as a way of making friends and forming a good connection. If you have any earth-element treasures in the future, you're welcome to return the favor.

The remaining two items are unremarkable; please take them if you need them.

Seeing that Tuoba Youyou was sincere in making friends, Jiang Ming did not stand on ceremony. He respectfully accepted the three treasures and bowed with gratitude.

"Thank you very much, young lady. I will certainly repay you handsomely in the future!"

Tuoba Youyou nodded obediently, watched Jiang Ming leave, and then lowered her eyes.

Long eyelashes obscure her thoughts as she leans against the quiet room and sighs softly.

"The divination indicates that he can help me overcome a life-threatening ordeal."

I hope my divination was correct, otherwise I'll lose a lot of money this time.

"Judging by the time, it's about time to perform the divination for the Cheng family. If this prediction is correct, the location of the Earth Spirit Milk should be in Dragon Earth Cave!"