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

The magic chain was now right in front of you; only when you got closer could you see its exact shape.

It was no ordinary iron chain; rather, it resembled a thick blood vessel, its dark exterior covered with dense, intricate magical patterns.

You can even feel it pulsating slightly.

Just as you were about to sever it, the demonic chain suddenly trembled violently, its demonic runes flashing incessantly. An extremely dense black mist emanated from the runes, carrying a chilling aura that rushed straight towards your face.

A chill ran through you, and before you could react, a warm sensation suddenly enveloped you in my arms.

The jade pendant worn close to your body emitted a soft white light, forming a pale blue barrier in front of you, completely blocking out the black mist.

You glanced down at the slightly warm Qingxin Jade in your arms, secretly relieved.

Luckily, I'm someone who listens to advice.

The magic chains seemed enraged, vibrating faster and faster, with more black mist seeping from the magic runes, yet they still couldn't penetrate the barrier in front of you.

You didn't give it a chance.

He took a deep breath, channeling all his spiritual energy into the sword, and the sword light instantly surged.

【cut!】

At the same time, a furious shout came from the sky:

【"stop!"】

Unfortunately, nobody paid any attention.

The demonic figure was held back by Liu Guanzhi and "Lin Bufan," and could only watch helplessly as the sword light flashed past.

【"Hiss~!"】

[After a soft sound, there was no earth-shattering scene.]

The demonic energy before you begins to dissipate at a visible rate. A distorted face stares intently at you from within the black mist, its mouth opening and closing silently before slowly disappearing.

【"ah!!!"】

Only then did a heart-wrenching scream echo from mid-air.

The demonic shadow rapidly disintegrated, and Li Xinglan's face flashed briefly in the dissipating demonic energy before being gradually eroded by the remaining demonic energy, ultimately turning into a handful of ashes that scattered in the wind.

[And the scene below the valley is finally fully revealed to you.]

That was an altar.

[The entire structure is made of massive, black stones, covered with densely packed ancient runes, the patterns of which are now incomplete, as if eroded by countless years of time.]

In the very center of the altar, a massive crack pierced the surface, and an arm hung suspended within it.

The arm was as thick as a pillar, its skin a strange grayish-white, covered with demonic runes identical to those on the demonic chains, instantly giving off an unsettling feeling.

【Buzz~】

Just then, the Pure Heart Jade in your arms emitted a burst of spiritual light once more, which eased some of the heaviness in your heart.

You were filled with horror.

What level of cultivation did this demon possess in his previous life? The residual power emanating from just one of his arms was enough to affect your state of mind.

"Don't stare at it."

At that moment, a gentle voice sounded in your ear.

You turn your head and see that Liu Guanzhi has appeared beside you at some point, his gaze sweeping over you carefully, as if checking if you are injured.

"Waaaaah~ Husband, you're so scary."

You swiftly sheathed your longsword, switching stances in an instant.

A hint of helplessness flashed across Liu Guanzhi's face, but his body reacted first, skillfully reaching out to catch the girl who lunged at him.

【"Cough~"】

Just as the two were deeply in love, an untimely cough rang out.

"Fellow Daoist, if you need to remove the arm, please do so as soon as possible, as the secret realm is about to close."

"Husband, please attend to your important matters first."

[Only then, as if waking from a dream, did you blush and pull away from the boy's embrace, then flee as if escaping into the sky.]

[Hmm, Old Liu is really impressive. At this rate of accumulating pink mist, he might be able to push his spiritual root to the superior grade by the end of the simulation.]

Seeing this, Liu Guanzhi chuckled and looked at the grayish-white arm in the center of the altar.

He didn't rush to act, but instead crouched down, his fingertips slowly tracing the array patterns on the altar.

After a moment, his furrowed brows slowly relaxed.

Liu Guanzhi glanced at "Lin Bufan" in the distance, hesitated for a moment, and then ignored him.

He formed hand seals, and the array patterns above the valley lit up again.

The array patterns then contracted at a visible speed, the golden light growing increasingly dazzling, finally forming a golden cage around the grayish-white arm.

【"Buzz~!"】

The arm began to struggle violently, magical runes flickered, and the entire altar trembled continuously.

[Liu Guanzhi's expression remained unchanged, but his hands suddenly clasped together.]

【"seal up!"】

The golden cage tightened suddenly, pinning the arm down firmly. The flashing of the magical runes gradually weakened, and the struggles became less and less intense.

He then flicked his sleeve, and an ancient jade box appeared out of thin air in front of him.

The jade box was entirely white, its surface covered with fine runes, clearly indicating that it had been prepared in advance.

He flicked his finger, and the white light in the jade box transformed into countless fine threads, wrapping around the arm and slowly dragging it into the box.

A slight smile appeared on Liu Guanzhi's face only after the jade box lid was closed again.

Immediately, the short shuttle gleaming with a cold light was put away from his sleeve, and the spiritual light that had gathered at Lin Bufan's fingertips quickly dissipated.

The two looked at each other, their faces showing amicability.

Liu Guanzhi glanced at the area below the crack; there was indeed a ten-thousand-year-old spiritual herb there, but it had nothing to do with him and had no effect on prolonging his life.

Yes, you didn't hide the fact that you needed a life-extending artifact from Liu Guanzhi.

After weighing your options, you decide that instead of relying on a sudden death to stir up emotions and generate a cloud of pink mist, it's more worthwhile to place your hopes on the chosen one and have him find the elixir for you.

Although the probability is extremely low.

[After all, since you transmigrated, apart from that Purple Spirit Green Pattern Fruit, you have never encountered a second ten-thousand-year-old spiritual herb, let alone something even rarer like one that extends lifespan.]

But those born under the lucky star are truly magical; even finding one while walking isn't unreasonable.

"You go first, I'll meet up with you after I get the grand prize."

[Liu Guanzhi came before you, about to speak, but you cut him off with a single sentence.]

Although he had some concerns, he wasn't one to drag things out.

Moreover, he has absolute confidence in you, as much as he believes in himself.

【"good!"】

Liu Guanzhi nodded slowly, then swiftly disappeared into the distance.

Just then, Lin Bufan, looking utterly dejected, flew out of the crack holding a purple spiritual herb, and their eyes met.

You immediately flashed a bright smile.

"Fellow Daoist, would you be willing to trade this spiritual herb?"

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