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

A month later, the once clear sky was suddenly obscured by thick, leaden clouds, and thunderclouds churned overhead.

"Brother Guan Zhi, be careful~"

You left the cave with a worried expression.

Inside the cave, Liu Guanzhi sat cross-legged, his aura rising steadily, finally facing the Golden Core Tribulation.

[Then you stood silently in mid-air at a distance, witnessing the entire process of the other person passing through the tribulation of lightning.]

After reading it, you remained silent for a long time.

This kid has a lot of tricks up his sleeve!

[He used all sorts of bizarre methods—arrays, secret techniques, Gu worms…—to withstand the tribulation lightning, and surprisingly, only the hem of his clothes was slightly dirty.]

Once you saw that his breathing had stabilized, you rushed into his arms and immediately offered him emotional support.

["Congratulations, Brother Guanzhi, on achieving the Great Perfection of the Golden Core!"]

[Liu Guanzhi, unusually, didn't suppress his emotions, reached out and ruffled your hair, chuckling softly:]

"I also have to thank Qingqing for her help."

Gazing at the handsome young man's relaxed features, you looked up in a daze, as if momentarily mesmerized.

[Liu Guanzhi noticed the slender arms tightening around his waist, and then looked down at the dazed expression of the girl in his arms, his eyes gradually darkening.]

Then, with a cry of surprise, the two transformed into streaks of light once more, instantly returning to the cave...

【...】

Several days later, you finally set foot on land.

【"Alas~"】

Today you wore a pale yellow dress, and you skipped and hopped along ahead like a light little sparrow, looking incredibly lively and agile.

[It wasn't entirely contrived; you genuinely dislike the sea. The salty, sticky sea breeze, while not harmful, always made you feel uncomfortable.]

Liu Guanzhi followed not far behind you, his gaze always fixed on your retreating figure, his eyes filled with undisguised tenderness.

In his past life, he only sought two things: immortality and to protect you.

Even after being reborn once, this obsession has never wavered. The moment he saw you and the black cat appear on your own initiative, he vaguely guessed that you had returned as well.

[Followed by various tests, he finally realized that the woman he had waited for for nearly a thousand years had truly returned to his side.]

What made him even more grateful was that you weren't without feelings for him; you had simply gone through a cycle of life and death before finally resolving the knots in your past life and learning to accept yourself.

This made Liu Guanzhi feel both distressed and annoyed at his own slowness; he should have noticed it sooner.

"Brother Guanzhi, come quick! There's a convoy ahead!"

Looking at the girl standing on a hillside, waving to him with a bright smile, Liu Guanzhi felt a quiet sense of relief.

Thankfully... it's not too late.

[You've mastered the art of feigning weakness; with just a few words, you convinced the caravan leader of your lies, securing permission for you and your spouse to join temporarily.]

[Nighttime, around a campfire.]

"Come on, drink!"

You boldly raised your wine jar and, with boundless enthusiasm, began a drinking contest with the caravan's guards.

The caravan leader was a middle-aged man of about forty, with a handsome appearance and a free-spirited air reminiscent of a chivalrous knight-errant.

Seeing you tilt your head back and drink the wine in the jar in one gulp, he immediately clapped his hands and laughed heartily, also downing his own strong liquor in one go.

"Hahaha, that's great!"

Liu Guanzhi didn't stop him. This low-grade spirit wine was like water to a Golden Core cultivator; it posed no problem.

He simply took out a silk handkerchief and gently wiped away the remaining wine from the corner of your mouth.

[Tsk~]

[Old Liu is indeed quite good; he has the qualities of a virtuous wife and loving mother… no, he should be described as a perfect boyfriend who is extremely considerate.]

You leaned against his shoulder, and, emboldened by the alcohol, slurred your words as you tried to get information out of the middle-aged man:

"Uncle Liu, where are you going?"

Facing two rogue cultivators, the middle-aged man wasn't overly wary. He took another swig of wine and said:

"Send a batch of medicinal herbs to Akano Castle."

【"Hmm~"】

You gave a soft hum and nestled into Liu Guanzhi's arms.

[Liu Guanzhi understood immediately, naturally put his arm around your shoulder, and continued the conversation.]

"Senior, we are two rogue cultivators who have never set foot in Crimson Wilderness City before. Would you be so kind as to offer us some guidance?"

Having said that, he very tactfully took out a dozen or so low-grade spirit stones and handed them over.

【"Eh!"】

The middle-aged man waved his hand.

"It's not like it's anything valuable, but I don't mind telling you."

He looked around, then lowered his voice, his tone serious:

"Chiye City is a city under the Black Demon Sect. After you enter the city, just be careful not to provoke the City Lord's forces. You don't need to worry too much about anything else."

"Are there teleportation arrays within the city?"

"Of course."

The middle-aged man tilted his head back and downed another mouthful of strong liquor, replying casually.

"However, the teleportation array in Chiye City leads directly to the Desolate Bone Mountains. Although it's the outer territory of the Black Demon Sect, it's long since become lawless and extremely dangerous."

"Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Liu Guanzhi nodded slightly, exchanging a glance with the girl in his arms who had secretly opened her eyes. Their eyes met, and both saw the smile in each other's eyes.

[No order? That's great!]

[Two Golden Core cultivators have stumbled into this lawless place; they're really scared!]

That night, you quietly left the convoy.

Now that the location has been determined, there's no need to waste time here.

[The next day, just as dawn was breaking, the two of you arrived at the Akano Castle that the middle-aged man had mentioned.]

Unlike the imposing and majestic cities of Xuanhuang Prefecture, Chiye City's style can only be described as "bizarre."

The entire city was built of dark red, unidentified stones. Atop the walls, blood-red skulls were randomly embedded, their empty eye sockets flickering with eerie green flames.

Hmm...this city certainly fits the style of the Demonic Sect.

[Liu Guanzhi concealed his aura, transforming into an ordinary-looking rogue cultivator specializing in Qi cultivation. You, dressed in a long black dress, similarly transformed into an unremarkable woman.]

"Let's go."

Liu Guanzhi naturally took your hand and walked slowly towards the city gate.

Just as you paid the entrance fee and were about to step through the city gate, a cold shout suddenly came from behind you.

【"stop!"】

【Sigh~】

Hearing this, you sighed helplessly to yourself and slowly released the hand of the person beside you.

[It's truly a case of choosing the path to hell when there's one available...]

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