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

A moment later, under the girl's angry glare, you happily left with a storage bag.

[Your guess is correct. Those closely connected to the Chosen One likely have impressive backgrounds. Unfortunately, Lin Qianqian probably hasn't received strong support from her backers yet, possessing only five thousand low-grade spirit stones and twenty mid-grade spirit stones.]

[You didn't dare take the pills and cultivation techniques because you always had a creepy feeling when you bullied her, and you guessed she was probably her protector.]

[In the last simulation, you sold Blood Spirit Fruit and a second-tier demon core for a total of 5,000 low-grade spirit stones, and obtained 10,000 low-grade spirit stones from selling magic artifacts on the black market. Adding the 5,000 spirit stones you originally had and the gains from this transaction, your net worth has reached 27,000 low-grade spirit stones, making you a well-off woman among Qi Refining cultivators.]

[Can be approached near Foundation Establishment Pill...]

The last time Foundation Establishment Pills were sold in Yunque City was twenty years ago, when they sold for 70,000 low-grade spirit stones. Of course, that price was definitely inflated, but its rarity and preciousness cannot be denied.

[You once asked Ling Shuanghua, and it's true that the Tianxuan Sword Sect does offer Foundation Establishment Pills for exchange, but the required merit points are simply too high.]

At your current cultivation level, it would take at least a decade or more to accumulate experience through completing tasks.

[This is not only because the materials needed to refine the Foundation Establishment Pill are extremely precious, but also because it involves a very mysterious and crucial source of energy—Innate Qi.]

"Innate Qi," also known as "Primordial Primordial Qi," is a primordial spiritual essence carried by the human body from the womb, stored in the dantian (lower abdomen). It is innate and cannot be regenerated.

[Innate constitution belongs to Yang, acquired constitution belongs to Yin.]

When a cultivator absorbs a large amount of acquired spiritual energy, their innate energy will be further suppressed. Therefore, a strand of innate energy must be incorporated into the Foundation Establishment Pill to awaken and guide the dormant source deep within the dantian.

Therefore, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage through Qi Refining is also known as returning from acquired to innate state, representing a true transformation in the level of life.

The innate energy within the Foundation Establishment Pill is extracted from special spiritual herbs that are over ten thousand years old, highlighting its rarity and preciousness.

"Senior Sister!"

A sudden sound interrupted your thoughts. Looking up, you saw Lin Bufan standing in a pavilion, waving at you.

"Finished chatting?"

You stepped into the pavilion, a standard, business-like smile on your face.

【"Um."】

[When this matter was discussed, Lin Bufan appeared somewhat dejected.]

Just then, out of the corner of your eye, you caught a glimpse of a light blue skirt behind a pillar.

A silent smile played on your lips, a mischievous glint in your eye, and you stepped forward, gently embracing the injured puppy.

"It's okay, your senior sister is here with you~"

【"Senior sister..."】

Just as Lin Bufan reached out to hug you back, the hem of your skirt seemed startled and quickly shrank into the shadows.

【hey-hey...】

You almost burst out laughing. You planned to comfort your injured sister later and, while you were at it, find out the specific function of that golden token.

"Senior sister... what promise did you make at the Seven Clouds Sect..."

The hot breath beside your ear makes you blush. Back then, for the sake of the Seven Hearts Glazed Lamp, it seems... you did make some promises.

Seeing that you didn't answer, Lin Bufan's gaze deepened, and he swept you up in his arms.

【"Huh?"】

You instinctively reached out and wrapped your arms around his neck, then froze, stunned.

Damn it! How can it be so natural?

Your expression froze, you mentally berated yourself for a second, and then immediately spoke:

"Junior brother, wait a minute, I..."

"Senior sister, don't say anything, leave it to me!"

【"......"

Feeling the strong arm around your knees, you figured that as a weak woman, you probably couldn't break free, so you silently lowered your head.

Well, cause and effect are unavoidable.

A figure in blue emerged from behind a pillar not far from the pavilion. She stared blankly at the two departing figures, feeling a heavy weight on her head and an overwhelming bitterness in her heart.

After a long while, Qingying slowly retreated into the darkness...

【...】

Night is falling.

【"roll!"】

A furious shout echoed through the backyard, sending Lin Bufan flying backward from the house, landing face-first in the dirt.

【"Bang!"】

The door slammed shut the next moment.

【"Cough~!"】

Seeing the many gazes cast upon him, Lin Bufan calmly got up, dusted off his clothes, and spoke with a composed expression:

"Senior sister needs to go into seclusion, you should all go and rest."

The scene became quite awkward.

"Haha, then Third Young Master should also get some rest..."

After someone spoke up to smooth things over, the crowd slowly dispersed, suppressing their laughter.

After a moment, Lin Bufan guiltily touched his nose, lingered in place for a long time, and then reluctantly walked towards the small courtyard not far away.

Inside the room, you gritted your teeth, your ears burning, and awkwardly shifted your body. Feeling the discomfort from behind, your cheeks flushed even more with anger.

"That audacious bastard!"

[Boom!]

Suddenly, a dark shadow fell from the sky, crashing through the roof and into the room.

You brushed aside the billowing dust, gazing at the gruesome hole in the roof and the woman lying dying amidst the ruins, speechless for a moment.

"Senior sister, what's wrong?"

[A few breaths later, Lin Bufan, who had left, rushed in anxiously. Seeing the scene before him, he and you exchanged bewildered glances and fell silent.]

The woman on the ground was none other than Liu Qingyue, the personal disciple of the Seven Clouds Sect's sect leader.

"Cough...cough cough..."

Just as the two of you were filled with doubt, Liu Qingyue coughed rapidly and then slowly opened her eyes.

【"here it is..."】

Just as she was wondering, a woman's face appeared before her, a face that seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and it looked somewhat familiar...

"Liu Qingyue, what brings you to raid my Lin family at night?"

Lin Bufan took a few steps forward, pulled you aside (you were squatting on the ground looking curious), and asked with an unfriendly expression.

"The Lin family...Lin Bufan?"

Only then did Liu Qingyue seem to come to her senses. Her previously confused expression suddenly changed, and she struggled to crawl towards the door.

You have a bad feeling, so you go up to her and put a healing pill in her mouth.

"What exactly happened?"

Seeing that her expression softened slightly, you immediately asked.

"Demon...Demon General!"

[Liu Qingyue's face was already pale, but now a clear layer of fear appeared on her face.]

Upon hearing those two words, you and Lin Bufan exchanged a glance, both seeing seriousness in each other's eyes.

[Demons!]

[The common enemy of all cultivators across the Nine Realms, a fight to the death.]

[False demons correspond to the Qi Refining stage, true demons to the Foundation Establishment stage, and demon generals to Golden Core cultivators.]

At this moment, a figure in white suddenly appeared in front of the three of you; it was none other than the concealed master, Duanwang Zhenren.

His brows furrowed, his gaze fixed intently on Liu Qingyue.

"You escaped from the Seven Clouds Sect?"

[Liu Qingyue's lips twitched slightly, and after a moment, she gave a sorrowful smile.]

"The Seven Clouds Sect is gone..."

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