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

"Holy crap!!!"

The instant you fell out of the spatial rift, a strong sense of weightlessness washed over you, accompanied by the whistling wind in your ears. You reflexively closed your eyes.

【"Bang!"】

【"Um!"】

[A thud and a muffled groan sounded simultaneously. You slowly opened your eyes and immediately checked on Little Black in your arms.]

Seeing that it was breathing evenly, clearly having simply exhausted itself and fallen into a deep sleep, you finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Then you looked up and saw that Old Liu was holding you tightly in his arms, and behind him was a huge, shattered rock.

[Your face is so pale, could you have hurt your back?]

Their eyes met, and Liu Guanzhi keenly caught the probing look in your eyes. Several black lines instantly appeared on his forehead, and he pulled you up from his embrace.

[Tsk~ Looks like he really hurt his back, otherwise why would he be so angry?]

"It's just that my spiritual energy was overused."

[Liu Guanzhi retrieved the antique mirror that had fallen to the ground. Seeing you staring intently at his back, he couldn't help but offer an explanation.]

"Hehe, it's okay, it's okay."

You walk to his side, gently pat his shoulder, and give him a "I understand you" look.

"I won't look down on you."

【"......"

Liu Guanzhi was exhausted and decided to ignore you altogether.

He looked up into the distance, and seeing this, you stopped teasing him. Following his gaze, you saw a vast, endless sea stretching as far as the eye could see.

[Where... have I been teleported to this time?]

"This place must be the Black Demon Sea."

After a long pause, Liu Guanzhi's tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and his tone became somewhat resolute.

"The sphere of influence of the Black Demon Sect?"

【"good."】

Upon hearing this affirmative answer, your eyes flickered slightly.

The Black Demon Sect is a first-tier sect in Long Night Province, one of the Nine Provinces. Legend has it that it got its name from its proximity to the Black Demon Sea.

[The entire Long Night State is rife with demonic practices, a state completely dominated by demonic cultivators.]

Most importantly, this place is far from Xuanhuang Prefecture. Thinking of your previous schemes, you sighed helplessly to yourself.

Plans can't keep up with changes!

However, you have no intention of using "backtracking".

In your opinion, this trump card is only truly worthwhile when facing a crucial opportunity or a life-or-death crisis.

Although I've temporarily deviated from my planned path, it's still uncertain whether this will be a blessing or a curse. After all, I have a reborn powerhouse by my side, so I won't fare too badly anywhere I cultivate.

"Where to next?"

Seeing that Liu Guanzhi had turned his gaze away, you knew that he had already made up his mind.

"Go get something first."

【"oh..."】

Without any hesitation, you moved closer to him, nestled into his arms, and said matter-of-factly:

"Take me with you, I'm too lazy to fly."

[Liu Guanzhi: "..."]

A hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes, but his actions betrayed his true intentions. He swiftly reached out and embraced your slender waist, then, along with you and the cat, transformed into a streak of light and soared into the sky.

【...】

Although the Black Demon Sea is generally under the control of the Black Demon Sect, it is rich in resources and teeming with demonic beasts, making it home to quite a few second-tier sects.

Among them, the most famous are the Demon Sea Sect, the Illusionary Mirage, and Boiling Blood Island.

These three sects each have top-tier experts at the Nascent Soul stage in charge, and each occupies a separate sea area.

Because of their checks and balances, the Black Demon Sect can more easily control the resources of the Black Demon Sea, thus turning a blind eye and creating a delicate balance.

Where there are cultivators, there are naturally places of trade. In the area where the three major demonic sects meet, a huge black market called "Scattered Demon Market" has formed.

[It is jointly controlled by three major sects, yet it is also the place with the most chaotic rules.]

These demonic sects collect "management fees" on time, but they have absolutely no interest in maintaining order.

Even within the ghost market, you can act with complete confidence. As long as you can provide sufficiently generous compensation afterward, no one will interfere.

[Furthermore, it's rumored that in this ghost market, as long as the stakes are high enough, anything from rare and precious materials and unparalleled martial arts techniques to commissions for murder and robbery, and even top-secret information from other sects, can be openly priced.]

[After all, it's not just rogue cultivators who trade here; disciples from various sects also mingle here, and it's commonplace for them to betray their own sects for resources.]

"Tsk tsk~ As expected, demonic cultivators are truly simple and unpretentious; they really go all out for resources."

Inside an elegant attic facing the street, you, dressed in a black feather dress, are casually flipping through a black market catalog, legs crossed.

Liu Guanzhi sat upright to one side, toying with a jade teacup between his fingers, his gaze calmly fixed on the bustling street outside the window.

"Old Liu, what exactly do you want to get?"

Seeing that the other person was acting aloof again, you immediately moved closer and looked at them expectantly.

The delicate fragrance that wafted to his nose again made Liu Guanzhi turn his head, his gaze lingering on you. He watched until he saw your face flush red once more, then he sighed, hesitant to speak.

After pinching his brow, Liu Guanzhi spoke with a rather helpless tone:

"Every ten years, Boiling Blood Island sends a batch of Blood Spirit Ginseng here. After feeding the Blood Qi Gu with it, it will be purified again, which can further improve your body refining efficiency."

【Old Liu~】

You excitedly wanted to rush forward and give him a bear hug, but a slender, pale finger stopped you on the forehead first.

"But the Blood Spirit Ginseng is extremely expensive; with our current financial resources, we probably can't buy many."

You sullenly sat back down in your seat. After a moment of silence, your eyes met in the air, and then you exchanged a knowing smile.

Why buy things you can't afford?

[Besides, it's one thing to have to spend money to buy things in the righteous path's territory, but to have to spend money to buy things in the demonic path's territory? Wouldn't that be a waste of time?]

"Since you say the Blood Spirit Ginseng is expensive, does that mean it's something only Golden Core cultivators would buy?"

Following up on his words, you asked a question.

Although you didn't reveal all your resources to the other party, Liu Guanzhi's reserves of spirit crystals are certainly not small.

[One spirit crystal can be exchanged for a thousand high-grade spirit stones. Even he thinks the price is too high, which means the bargaining chip is definitely a spirit crystal, not an ordinary spirit stone.]

This indicates that the buyer is at least a Golden Core cultivator.

【"good."】

Upon hearing this, you frowned slightly. If it were a cultivator in the early or middle stages of the Golden Core realm, you wouldn't be afraid, but if it were...

Seeing your hesitation, Liu Guanzhi chuckled softly and slowly drew a circle on the table with his fingertip.

"Waiting for a rabbit to run into a tree stump."

...