Yunmeng Immortal Clan

Song Daoxuan's pupils contracted. He hadn't expected that Zhou Yunlan, a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator, was right outside the house, and he hadn't even noticed.

He didn't know exactly when Zhou Yunlan had appeared here, but he was certain that Zhou Yunlan wasn't here when he had made that extremely ambiguous and offensive move towards his daughter, Zhou Yuling.

Otherwise, given how much Zhou Yunlan doted on his daughter Zhou Yuling, he would have immediately rushed out in a rage to teach Song Daoxuan, that shameless scoundrel, a lesson. Fortunately, Zhou Yuling was a young girl who had not yet left her secluded home, innocent and naive, and she did not tell Zhou Yunlan about this matter.

"Very good! As long as you have even the slightest way to heal my daughter's injuries, even if I am just a Foundation Establishment cultivator, I will do anything to satisfy you, even if it costs me my life!" Zhou Yunlan said softly through telepathy.

"Senior is too kind. If you say so, I will do my best. Now I only need you to give me some time. Within a month, I will return to the manor to treat your daughter!" Song Daoxuan did not directly state his request, but since the other party had made such a big promise and had cultivated to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, he was not a member of the demonic path, so he would probably not go back on his word.

Zhou Yunlan naturally complied with Song Daoxuan's request, since he hadn't lost anything.

Song Daoxuan naturally wanted to dilute the effects of the Purple Cloud Dew inside the Qi Gathering Gourd. After all, cultivators are different from those who use it to ripen spiritual plants and herbs. The pure yang energy and surging life force contained in the Purple Cloud Dew may be herbs for plants, but for cultivators, a single drop is enough to burst their bodies.

He first found a cave nearby and caught some wild rabbits, pheasants, sika deer, roe deer, bison, wild sheep and other animals from the mountain.

He then diluted a drop of Purple Dew with water at a ratio of one to three, put it in a gourd filled with water, divided it into three portions, and gave them to three wild animals. These three wild animals did not explode and die like the rabbit before.

However, after taking it, his eyes turned bloodshot, and he eventually died from bloating.

Then Song Daoxuan mixed a drop of Purple Dew with water at a ratio of one to ten and fed it to the animals. Only then were the wild animals safe and sound.

In the end, Song Daoxuan prepared more than ten portions of this Purple Cloud Dew, diluted with water in a 1:10 ratio. He thought that even if this Purple Cloud Dew could not completely destroy Zhou Yuling's Xuan Yin Body, it should be able to restore her to most of her original state.

In the remaining time, Song Daoxuan further refined the secret technique of concealing breath, the Turtle Breathing Technique, which he had just taken from the family's scripture pavilion.

"When the mind is not influenced by external things, it is called an empty mind; when the mind does not chase after external things, it is called a peaceful mind. When the mind is peaceful and empty, the Way will naturally come to it..."

Song Daoxuan sat cross-legged and comprehended the Turtle Breathing Technique, a spell that conceals one's aura, to the point of minor mastery.

He then recalled what Song Daoxuan had obtained from the seven Corpse Demon Sect demon cultivators he had killed.

The seven cultivators had less than twenty low-grade spirit stones in total, which Song Daoxuan found extremely distasteful. Then there were some low-grade demonic artifacts that weren't very valuable, all of which were enchanted with special restrictions.

If someone like Song Daoxuan, a righteous cultivator, were to take control of it, there would be a very high chance of being devoured by it.

Although with Song Daoxuan's current cultivation level, suppressing a low-grade demonic artifact would be easy, there's really no need for it. Any artifact Song Daoxuan currently possesses is far superior to these worthless pieces.

Then, Song Daoxuan discovered a demonic spell called Soul Searching Technique. He could learn this spell because it was one of the few spells from the demonic path that had no side effects.

However, this soul-searching technique has a limitation: it cannot be used on a cultivator whose spiritual power is higher than one's own.

As for the other demonic cultivation techniques, Song Daoxuan didn't really care. These techniques all involved killing people to refine blood essence for cultivation, or seizing souls to temper them into soul liquid to strengthen oneself, but they all had quite a few side effects.

Song Daoxuan would never cultivate such demonic techniques, after all, he was not a ruthless demonic cultivator.

After completing these simple tasks, he realized that there were only a few days left until the agreed-upon month for treating Zhou Yuling.

Song Daoxuan then got up from the cave and cleaned up all traces of his residence there, including the so-called campfire.

Upon arriving at Baiyun Manor, Song Daoxuan was taken directly to Zhou Yuling's boudoir. This time, Song Daoxuan stipulated that no outsiders were allowed to disturb him during his treatment of Zhou Yuling, otherwise there would be a significant risk of failure.

Song Daoxuan said this not for the others at Baiyun Manor to hear, but for Zhou Yuling's father, Zhou Yunlan. Although Song Daoxuan had dealt with many Foundation Establishment cultivators, he still instinctively felt a chill if a Foundation Establishment cultivator was watching him with divine sense from behind.

In the world of cultivation, high-level cultivators regard low-level cultivators as ants, and the fear that low-level cultivators feel towards high-level cultivators is instinctive.

This week, Yunlan was sensible. After Song Daoxuan confirmed it repeatedly, Yunlan indeed withdrew his divine sense and took the initiative to leave his daughter Zhou Yuling's boudoir.

Now that Zhou Yunlan has left, Song Daoxuan can act freely and do whatever he wants to Zhou Yuling.

This time, Zhou Yuling seemed to know in advance that Song Daoxuan was coming, and she had put on a proper dress in advance, which perfectly complemented her charming and lovely appearance.

"Sir, is this time to treat Yuling's illness?" The girl opened her almond-shaped eyes wide, her eyebrows were like scissors, and her pink lips moved slightly as she uttered a series of silvery words.

Song Daoxuan nodded in response to Zhou Yuling's words.

"That's right. Although I have the ability to help you treat this ailment, I'm not entirely confident that you can be completely cured!"

"My treatment method might be a bit unusual, and given Miss Zhou's delicate health, the sacrifice might be quite significant!"

This time, Song Daoxuan's face was fully revealed to Zhou Yuling. Song Daoxuan was extremely handsome from a young age. Not only in the entire Qinglian Islands, but also in the entire Yunmeng Prefecture, his appearance was probably one of the best.

Song Daoxuan had devoted his entire life to cultivating the Dao, and he would never have gone out unless he had to seek his own opportunity for a breakthrough.

Zhou Yuling has been without a mother since she was a child, but her father is also a cultivator. She followed her father through the world of cultivation and got to know many men of her age.

There were even quite a few men her age who were also very good-looking, with red lips and white teeth, who expressed their deepest admiration for her. But the man in front of her, not only in appearance but also in the unique temperament he exuded, was far inferior to her.

"Please do your best to treat him, sir. If you have any requests, I will do my best to cooperate!" Zhou Yuling glanced at Song Daoxuan, her expression somewhat shy, and said in a soft, fragrant voice.

Immediately afterward, Song Daoxuan told Zhou Yuling about his treatment method. However, as soon as Song Daoxuan explained his treatment method, the girl in front of him immediately became extremely shy, her face turning red from her ears to her neck.

"As the saying goes, one should not avoid a doctor even in times of hardship. The doctor has devoted himself to treating my illness, so why should I care about such a small matter?" After calming her mind, Zhou Yuling took off all her clothes, leaving only a small undergarment on her body.

Looking out from afar, Song Daoxuan could see that the spring scenery in the garden could not be hidden. However, he saw that the young girl had already noticed Song Daoxuan's impolite behavior and quickly hid under the covers, revealing a shy and lovely appearance.

"Sir, if you're going to treat the illness, then treat the illness; don't resort to such lewd behavior..."

"With Miss Zhou wrapped up so tightly, how can I, Song, treat your illness?"

Song Daoxuan's words were obviously false. Under the guise of treating Zhou Yuling, Song Daoxuan actually wanted to take advantage of her. As the saying goes, why not take advantage of a bargain? Besides, Zhou Yuling's appearance was considered one of the best he had seen in his decades in the cultivation world.

"I'm starting to suspect that this gentleman in front of me might be one of those flower thieves or something..." Zhou Yuling inadvertently caught the way Song Daoxuan looked at her, as if he were looking at a piece of fine, white porcelain.

But Zhou Yuling had no choice. In order to meet Song Daoxuan's treatment requirements, she had to move the blanket that was tightly wrapped around her body. Then Song Daoxuan began to give the girl a full-body massage with his palms, so that every inch of the girl's body was fully touched.

Then Song Daoxuan took out a so-called family heirloom, the Supreme Yang Dew, and used his magic to infuse it into the girl's limbs and bones through every pore. For a whole day, a very comfortable sound came from Zhou Yuling's room.

The ice melts and the snow thaws, just like the first rays of dawn.

Song Daoxuan wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"I never imagined that the legendary Profound Yin Body would be so easily dissolved by the diluted Purple Dew. From now on, the Profound Yin Body will be free from the obstruction of cold energy, and Zhou Yuling's cultivation will progress much faster!"

It took half a day before the door to Zhou Yuling's bedroom was finally opened from the inside. Zhou Yuling was lying on the bed, sleeping very comfortably.

As soon as the door was opened, Zhou Yunlan appeared.

"Young friend, is there any way to resolve my daughter's Yin constitution?" Zhou Yunlan asked, his expression showing great urgency.

"Congratulations, senior. Miss Zhou's illness has most likely been resolved. However, for a complete cure, I, Song, will need to provide her with several more treatments like this!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunlan's expression changed drastically, even revealing an incredulous look: "Don't try to deceive me. You're only at the eighth level of Qi Refining. If I find out you're lying to me, do you know the consequences? I'm just a rogue cultivator; I don't care about your elders!"

"This is absolutely true! Senior, you can easily check the young lady's pulse yourself!"

Zhou Yunlan immediately sneaked into Zhou Yuling's room and poured a gentle spiritual energy into her body. After a brief examination, Zhou Yunlan's long-standing mournful face actually showed a long-lost look of joy.

"You've truly improved considerably, sir! You are truly a man of great talent! I, Zhou Yunlan, will forever remember your kindness. Today, I am hosting this banquet at the manor to express my gratitude!"

Song Daoxuan had no choice but to accept the invitation from a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator.

That night, Baiyun Manor was bustling with activity. The manor lord, Zhou Yunlan, was originally a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Most Foundation Establishment cultivators have already abstained from grains, so even if they don't eat for a long time, they are not in any danger to their lives.

The five grains are considered impure, and for cultivators, the less of them, the better. However, on this particular night, Zhou Yunlan unusually indulged in a hearty meal, toasting Song Daoxuan repeatedly with countless bottles of fine wine.

At first, Song Daoxuan cleverly used his magic to dissipate the effects of the alcohol within his body.

But the sharp-eyed Zhou Yunlan finally noticed Song Daoxuan's clever trick: "Young friend, drinking is meant to be enjoyable. Today, there's no need to use any magic. Let's just drink until we're both drunk!"

Upon hearing this, Song Daoxuan couldn't help but smile, stopped his little actions, and decided not to use his magic to dispel the effects of the alcohol.

"Fellow Daoist has cured my daughter's lifelong ailment today. Please feel free to make any requests you may have!" Zhou Yunlan took a big gulp of fine wine and laughed heartily.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Song Daoxuan spoke frankly about what he needed. Unexpectedly, Zhou Yunlan happened to have the item he needed—the Yunmeng Immortal Token, the token for the major immortal gathering in Yunmeng Market six months later.

"Take it, young friend! But it's just a broken token. Compared to your kindness, what is it? You've done so much, is it all for such a token? That's not worth it at all!" Zhou Yunlan quickly tossed a small, crystal-clear jade token of emerald green to Song Daoxuan, looking utterly puzzled.

"For me, this is already an immense favor, more than enough. As for today's greatest gain, isn't it greater than making the acquaintance of a Foundation Establishment cultivator?"

"Young friend, you are quite free-spirited, and your temperament is very compatible with mine. I see the weather is just right today, so let's seize the day and become sworn brothers right here at this dinner table. In the future, if any of you brothers encounter any difficulties, just let me know, and I will do my best to help you!"

"good!"

The two cultivators hit it off immediately, and right there at the table, they knelt down and bowed to the heavens and the earth, becoming sworn brothers.

It was late into the night when Song Daoxuan finally stumbled out of the banquet, drunk. As he walked out, he bumped into something extremely soft and then collapsed unconscious.

Seeing this, the servants wanted to help Song Daoxuan to rest, but they seemed to have seen something, so they tactfully bowed and left.