Back on Earth, I am the only cultivator.

"Wu Fan, what else do you want to do?"

Seeing the flame rekindled in his eyes, Jiang Chuxue was so embarrassed that she pulled the blanket over her face.

"Cultivation emphasizes a balance between work and rest. What I was doing just now was cultivation; this is a personal matter."

Wu Fan chuckled mischievously, reached out and pulled the blanket over them again, covering them both once more.

The red curtains billowed, and the clouds and rain rose again.

This time, there was no deliberate effort in cultivation; only the most primal and passionate expression of emotion remained.

……

The next morning.

The winter sun shone into the living room through the gaps in the curtains.

"Crackling and popping."

The clattering of pots and pans echoed from the kitchen, accompanied by the fragrant aroma of millet porridge that filled the entire house.

Wu Xi got up early, wearing her pink bear apron, and was busy in the kitchen.

"Squeak."

The bedroom door opened, and Wu Fan walked out looking refreshed.

Closely following behind him was Jiang Chuxue, who seemed a little awkward.

Jiang Chuxue at this moment has undergone a complete transformation compared to last night.

Having reached the first level of Qi Refining, her skin was fair with a rosy glow, so delicate it seemed as if you could squeeze water out of it.

Her already exquisite features became even more ethereal and otherworldly under the nourishment of spiritual energy.

Her almond-shaped eyes shimmered with moisture, and her every gesture carried a subtle, ethereal quality.

Most importantly, the way she walked today,

Something felt slightly off.

"Hey! Brother, sister-in-law! You're finally up!"

Wu Xi ran out of the kitchen carrying a plate of fried eggs and immediately spotted Jiang Chuxue.

The girl put her finger to her lips, circled Jiang Chuxue twice, and her big eyes were full of surprise:

"Wow! Sister-in-law, you look so beautiful today! You're practically glowing!"

Jiang Chuxue was already feeling a little guilty, and when she heard Wu Xi's question, her pretty face flushed red again, and she stammered an explanation:

"Yes, really? Maybe I slept well last night."

"Yeah?"

Wu Xi blinked, her gaze suddenly falling on Jiang Chuxue's somewhat awkward stance, and a mischievous smile instantly appeared on her lips:

"But, sister-in-law, did you wake up with a stiff neck last night? Why does your walking posture seem off?"

"That's weird?"

"Xiao Xi!"

Jiang Chuxue was so embarrassed that she wished she could disappear into the ground. She quickly walked to the dining table, sat down, and picked up her bowl of porridge, trying to hide her embarrassment.

"You brat, eat your food and stop talking nonsense."

Wu Fan gently tapped Wu Xi on the forehead and sat down with a smile.

"Hmph, brother, you're biased! You come back and immediately help your wife bully me!"

Wu Xi rubbed her forehead and playfully stuck out her tongue, but seeing her brother and sister-in-law getting along so well made her happier than anyone else.

The three were enjoying their breakfast when suddenly, a soft, rhythmic knock came from the door.

"Knock knock knock".

Wu Fan raised an eyebrow slightly.

His divine sense instantly covered the area, and when he saw the person standing outside the door, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Li Jing?"

Wu Fan put down his chopsticks, stood up, and went to open the door.

As soon as the door opened, a delicate fragrance wafted out.

Li Jing stood gracefully at the doorway.

Today she wore a bright red wool coat over a white turtleneck sweater, which perfectly accentuated her voluptuous figure. Her short, neat hair fluttered slightly in the wind, and her bright, mischievous eyes were full of laughter.

"Good morning, Wu Fan."

Li Jing held an exquisite brocade box in her hand, waved to Wu Fan, and appeared very natural and familiar.

What are you doing here?

Wu Fan said calmly.

Li Jing didn't mind Wu Fan's attitude.

She peeked into the room and saw Jiang Chuxue and Wu Xi eating porridge at the dining table.

A hint of surprise flashed in his large eyes, then he smiled and said:

"Of course I have something important to discuss with you."

"Aren't you going to invite me in?"

Wu Fan stepped aside, and Li Jing walked in confidently.

As soon as she entered the house, she greeted Jiang Chuxue and Wu Xi:

"Hello, I'm Li Jing."

Jiang Chuxue looked at the short-haired girl who had suddenly appeared at her door, and a strange sense of wariness arose in her heart, but she still smiled politely:

"Hello there."

"Sister Jing, you're so beautiful!"

Wu Xi blinked and exclaimed in a somewhat charmingly naive tone.

"You have such a sweet tongue."

Li Jing smiled and patted Wu Xi's head.

He then placed the brocade box on the coffee table and handed it to Wu Fan.

"Senior Wu Fan, this was sent by my grandfather."

Li Jing's playful expression vanished, replaced by a serious one.

"Tonight, an underground auction of antiques will be held in Mencheng."

"An underground auction?"

Wu Fan frowned slightly.

"Yes, this auction is not open to the public. Only a few invited families and martial arts forces are qualified to participate."

Li Jing opened the brocade box, inside which lay a special invitation card, dark gold in color and engraved with intricate patterns.

She looked at Wu Fan and lowered her voice:

"I heard you're looking for something old that contains special energy."

"The highlight of this auction is an ancient artifact unearthed from an ancient tomb."

"Ancient relics?"

Upon hearing these three words, a glint flashed in Wu Fan's eyes.

"That's right. It's said to be a broken black jade pendant with incomprehensible seal script engraved on it."

"The most bizarre thing is that anyone who touches that jade pendant will be greatly affected mentally, and some people may even become mentally unstable as a result."

Li Jing stared into Wu Fan's eyes and said earnestly:

"So, they specifically asked me to deliver this invitation to see if you're interested."

Wu Fan reached out and picked up the dark gold invitation. He scanned it with his divine sense and found it to be just an ordinary piece of finely crafted paper.

A black, broken jade pendant? Capable of suppressing martial artists?

This is very likely a fragment of a magical artifact, or a personal item left behind by an ancient cultivator!

Now that the Earth's spiritual energy is depleted, simply absorbing spiritual energy is not enough to quickly restore one's cultivation level; one must rely on these ancient relics or rare treasures that contain spiritual power.

"That's interesting."

Wu Fan lightly stroked the invitation with his fingertips, turned to look at Li Jing, and smiled slightly:

"Please thank Mr. Li for me. I'll be there tonight."

Li Jing breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Wu Fan agree, and her big eyes crinkled into crescent moons with laughter.

"That's great! Tonight, I'll be your guide and take you there."