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

[A quarter of an hour later, you stared blankly at the light barrier that was blocking you out, a hint of disappointment and grievance appearing in your eyes.]

"Young Master Tantai, you and this fellow Daoist may continue on your way. Jinghong will wait here."

On the surface, you appear weak and yielding, but inwardly you're already seething with anger and rage.

[What a crappy secret realm! How dare it look down on my alchemy talent? Once my cultivation is fully developed, I will definitely tear it down!]

[However, despite the criticism, remembering Liu Guanzhi's evaluation of your alchemy skills, you felt inexplicably guilty.]

He used the most straightforward and direct approach to tell you in four words—"waste of medicinal herbs."

Seeing your expression, Tantai Jin pursed his lips, recalling what had just happened. He sighed inwardly, his tone softening unconsciously.

"You should wait here patiently. If I can obtain the inheritance, I will certainly make a copy for you."

"Um... Thank you, Young Master Tantai."

Meeting his intense gaze, you shyly lowered your eyelashes, a perfectly placed blush rising on your fair face, and obediently responded.

At the same time, Lin Bufan heard your telepathic message:

"Go ahead and explore with confidence. The Soul-Burial Grass I promised you will be plentiful, if not more."

Upon hearing this, Lin Bufan's previously furrowed brows instantly relaxed, and he stepped forward, echoing with righteous indignation:

"Indeed! Since we have met here, it can be considered a matter of fate. Fellow Daoist Jinghong should also have a share in this inheritance."

"Thank you, fellow Daoist."

You bowed slightly, giving him a very elegant greeting, inwardly scoffing:

[As expected of a chosen one, his cultivation level isn't even that high yet, but he's already incredibly gifted at social niceties.]

Tantai Jin secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although this young man's cultivation level wasn't high, he always gave off a dangerous feeling. The fact that the other party was willing to agree saved them from an unnecessary fight.

Seeing your expression, Lin Bufan's smile froze. Afraid that he would break down if he stayed even a second longer, he grabbed Tantai Jin beside him and practically fled.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait here with peace of mind..."

[Their voices were still lingering in the wind when their figures completely vanished within the light barrier.]

【"Hehe~"】

You watched them leave in a disheveled state, a wicked smile playing on your lips. You knew you'd really disgusted Xiao Fanzi this time.

After a moment of contemplation, you had a sudden thought. Your body shimmered with light, and you transformed back into your ordinary-looking youth. With a blur, you sped off towards the edge of the sacred mountain.

[When you arrived at that secluded cave, Ye Jinghong, who was bound to a stone pillar, just then slowly awoke.]

[The moment their eyes met, a clear fear flashed in her eyes, but she still forced herself to remain calm and spoke:]

"Senior, you're not that alchemy sect envoy, are you?"

"That's right."

As you slowly approached, an invisible pressure emanated from you. Although the cat-like demonic beasts around you trembled with fear, they still stood protectively in front of Zhou Xiaohei, meowing incessantly at you.

【"Master~"

Zhou Xiaohei kicked aside a cat demon blocking his way, rushed over, and jumped straight into your arms.

It sniffed hard at the nape of your neck, then twitched its nose pitifully.

["Meow~ Master, you smell different. Do you have another cat outside?"]

Looking at its pitiful appearance, you lightly tapped its forehead with your finger in annoyance, then, thinking of Tantai Jin's appearance, you couldn't help but chuckle softly.

"It's not a cat, it's a dog."

"A dog?!"

Zhou Xiaohei's eyes widened.

You ignored its startled reaction and turned your gaze back to Ye Jinghong, your expression indifferent.

"Senior...I am the Holy Maiden of the Joyful Union Sect. Killing me will also bring you trouble."

She tried to activate her spiritual power, but found that all her meridians were blocked, and the spiritual power within her inner world was also firmly sealed off by a powerful force.

"It's alright, I won't kill you."

Before the words were even finished, you appeared before her like a ghost, and to Ye Jinghong's horrified gaze, a hand mercilessly pressed down on her head.

[Then, wisps of black mist slowly seeped out from your palm...]

After a long while, you looked at the woman in the red dress who had already fainted with complicated emotions.

"He's a pitiful person, too."

Memories of her past flashed through your mind, and you couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion. Her tumultuous experiences were quite similar to your own after time-traveling.

Before becoming a cultivator, her exceptional beauty attracted unwanted attention. Powerless and unwilling to become a plaything, she ultimately suffered the loss of her family and home.

[She was eventually brought back by her current master at a crucial moment and became a cultivator of the Hehuan Sect.]

But there is never love without a reason in this world. If this is true for mortals, how much more so for cultivators, whose humanity is even more detached?

The scene of her family's destruction and death was orchestrated by her master for the sake of her physique. Once Ye Jinghong broke through to the Golden Core stage, her fate was self-evident.

As for whether the sect will intervene?

In a major demonic sect like the Joyful Union Sect, human life can be openly priced with spirit stones.

[As long as the price is right, a mere candidate for sainthood is utterly insignificant.]

[The solution you found by meticulously piecing together her memories perfectly aligns with your own thoughts: to emerge victorious from among the pool of potential Holy Maidens and become the true Holy Maiden of the Joyful Union Sect.]

[With her master's cultivation at the late Golden Core stage, it's impossible for him to afford the price of manipulating the Holy Maiden.]

For Ye Jinghong, this path was as difficult as ascending to heaven. Her talent was mediocre to begin with, and her magical cultivation was only average among the candidates for Holy Maiden.

But for you, this is as easy as taking candy from a baby.

As everyone knows, the Hehuan Sect's greatest pride lies not in combat, but in its techniques of seduction and dual cultivation. These techniques are extremely fast to master in the early stages, allowing for progress far exceeding that of ordinary cultivation methods.

[There are always trade-offs; the combat strength of Hehuan Sect cultivators is indeed a weakness in the early and mid-stages.]

Otherwise, Ziwei, who was in the late stage of the Golden Core realm, wouldn't have been relentlessly pursued by Powang Zhenren, who was in the early stage of the Golden Core realm. It was precisely because he knew he couldn't defeat his opponent in a short time that he chose to avoid him.

However, this is not entirely the case.

Once a cultivator from the Joyful Union Sect reaches a high level of cultivation and overcomes the most difficult inner demon barrier for them, their combat power is absolutely not to be underestimated in the cultivation world.

You slowly withdrew your hand, a compassionate expression appearing on your face, and a soft sigh escaped your lips.

Poor child, I will take on this karma for you.

Moreover... someone in the late Golden Core stage should have a decent net worth...

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