After transforming into a fairy, I, in my simulation, wreaked havoc in the cultivation world.

"The entrance is actually in a place like this?"

Under the cover of night, Lin Bufan's arm is around your waist as you stand side by side on the trunk of a thick, ancient tree.

Following his gaze, one could see a deep, muddy depression below; this place must have once been a lake.

At this moment, in the very center of that dried-up lake, a pitch-black passage suddenly opened up, like a gaping maw of abyss unfurled from the earth.

【"or..."】

Lin Bufan glanced at you, then suddenly prepared to say something.

You can tell from the worried look in his eyes that he wants to go down.

[If this were the real world, you would refuse without hesitation, after all, going into a dungeon with a chosen one is far too dangerous.]

But since we're in a simulation, we naturally want to maximize our profits.

[If you miss out on an opportunity that requires immediate refinement because of this, you'll be heartbroken.]

[Besides, you now possess a female body with all the necessary features.]

Following the typical pattern of those melodramatic plots, the worst outcome would be nothing more than getting caught up in some alluring crisis that can only be resolved through dual cultivation.

[Hilarious, I'm not afraid at all.]

[So you turned your head and looked at Lin Bufan with a determined gaze:]

"Junior brother, this trip to Chanming Prefecture was all thanks to your senior sister. No matter what dangers we encounter, I will face them with you!"

【"Senior sister~"

【"Junior brother~"

"Alright, alright, get down there now."

Just as you were gazing at each other tenderly, a slightly impatient voice exploded in Lin Bufan's mind.

Lin Bufan was so shocked that his vision went black for a moment. He secretly thought that his teacher was definitely jealous, but he didn't dare to linger any longer.

"Senior sister, let's go down together!"

You nodded slightly, took his outstretched hand, and the two of you leaped into the deep, dark passage.

【...】

"My lord, is this the sealing node?"

Deep underground, before an altar covered in eerie runes, several figures dressed in black knelt on one knee.

Directly in front of them stood a mysterious figure completely shrouded in a wide red robe.

The man in the red robe nodded slightly, his hoarse and deep voice echoing in the empty underground space:

"Once we break this formation and retrieve the sealing artifact within, we can welcome back that lord."

In the darkness, two figures, enveloped by a strange power, watched this scene with tense expressions.

At this moment, you are filled with regret.

[Damn it! This isn't some kind of stroke of luck; we've been dragged into a massive, dangerous vortex.]

[Sealing the Spiritual Object at the Core of the Array!]

Hearing this familiar name, you can't help but think of the Nine Luminaries Demon-Suppressing Stele. Could this be another place sealed by some demon race?

[Cultivators have excellent memories. You remember the attire of these men in black very clearly. Back when we were exterminating the Blood Rats in the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range, men in black dressed similarly secretly interfered and caused trouble.]

They are clearly from the same organization, and their mission is probably to destroy the seals of the demon race.

"Junior brother, what should we do?"

[You secretly send a telepathic message to Lin Bufan. The figure shrouded in red robes gave you an immense sense of oppression; it was definitely a genuine Golden Core cultivator.]

Lin Bufan remained calm, even giving you a reassuring look, while anxiously thinking to himself:

"Master, what should we do?"

The old man rolled his eyes dramatically inside the ring.

[That brat, he put on a brave face in front of that girl, then turned around and dumped all this hot potato on her.]

However, the old man with the ring found their attire very familiar.

[It seems to be a small organization called "Youqi Alliance," which specializes in dirty tricks and collusion with the demon race. He even took down several of their strongholds on a whim back then.]

["This place should be the core of a sealing array. These people want to break the seal, take away the spiritual treasures, and release the demons suppressed in the secret realm."]

Upon hearing this, Lin Bufan's hand, which was around your waist, trembled. Was this something a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator like himself should be involved in?

"Teacher, let's retreat first, and then we can go back and complain to the powerful human race."

If you could hear Lin Bufan's thoughts right now, you'd definitely give this young man a huge thumbs up!

[Being able to bend and stretch, and not acting recklessly in the face of adversity—this is the cautious attitude that cultivators should have. No wonder you, Xiao Fanzi, are a chosen one of destiny.]

However, his words had barely faded when...

[Boom!]

A heavy stone door slammed down, closing the only passage into the underground space...

"Um, teacher, we cultivators should..."

"Shut up, you brat."

The old man with the ring muttered a curse under his breath, clearly annoyed.

He paused, seemingly observing the situation on the altar in secret, before transmitting his voice again after a moment:

"Breaking this seal won't be easy. While they're fully focused, I'll use your body to make my move."

【"Phew~"

Hearing that the teacher would intervene, Lin Bufan quietly breathed a sigh of relief. Although he knew that relying on external forces was not good, it really made him feel safe!

"Junior brother?"

Your eyes flickered slightly, knowing that the master and apprentice must have secretly planned some strategy. You needed to seize the opportunity to extract some information so you could decide whether to slip away amidst the chaos or stay and lend them a hand.

"Senior sister, I have a secret technique that allows me to briefly unleash combat power far exceeding my usual strength."

Lin Bufan met your gaze, his expression solemn, and began to blatantly lie with a straight face.

"When they break the seal, I will strike in the chaos. You must act accordingly. If things become unfavorable, prioritize your own safety."

【"But..."】

Upon hearing this, you looked flustered.

"No buts!"

At this moment, Lin Bufan's attitude was extremely firm.

But meeting your worried gaze, he subtly softened his tone.

"Don't worry, senior sister, I'm confident I can get out of here unscathed."

"Won't that secret technique cause significant harm to your body?"

At this moment, your eyes were slightly red, and you looked as lost and bewildered as an ordinary young girl. The hand that was clutching his sleeve tightened suddenly, and you no longer resembled a Foundation Establishment cultivator at all.

"Let your senior sister cover for you! You take advantage of the chaos to find a gap and escape to get reinforcements... Ugh!"

You never expected that in this dangerous situation, while you were putting on a show of acting with all your might, this guy would be so audacious as to lean in and kiss you without a word.

[But...I don't know why?]

In this dark, uncertain underground, feeling the burning heat between your lips and teeth, a strange, indescribable thrill stirs deep within you...

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