Becoming a leader of the immortal path begins with sowing the seeds of inner demons.

After Lu Ming finished speaking, countless ambiguous gazes fell upon Zhou Yunting.

Zhou Yunting snapped out of his daze, looked at Lu Ming more closely, and suddenly looked troubled. He secretly transmitted his voice and asked, "Mr. Chai, what do you think?"

Without saying a word, Chai Yan appeared in front of Lu Ming in a flash, and without further ado, raised his hand and touched Lu Ming's brow.

This action stirred up a frenzy among the crowd, with streaks of light illuminating the scene, clearly indicating that a cultivator was willing to risk everything to win the favor of a beautiful woman.

Lu Ming appeared somewhat shy, his face flushing slightly, but he remained completely calm.

When he discovered that the other party was using a Golden Core cultivator to verify his aptitude, yet still stepped forward, he had already made up his mind.

It's best if they don't see through it; if they do, they can change their identity and find another way out; at worst, there's always Feng Zai to cover for them.

As for whether her stunning beauty might bring trouble... based on the taboos of cultivators in Yuhua Prefecture and the memories of her predecessor living in Chenzhou, Chenzhou is an orderly place.

Perhaps in the wild, there are also cases of murder and robbery.

But in the capital city, the more dazzling the light, the safer it is.

If you only create an ordinary little maidservant, no one will remember her if something happens.

This face will keep the cultivators of Yujiang Prefecture talking for at least a year and a half.

Once you pass the Golden Core stage, this identity will be incredibly useful!

Thinking of this, Lu Ming felt even more at ease.

Chai Yan's forehead was covered in sweat.

The more he investigated, the brighter his eyes became, until finally his breathing became somewhat rapid.

He had seen many cultivation techniques that used the moon as a guide.

However, regardless of the type of cultivation method, the first step is to transform the essence of heaven and earth drawn by the method into true qi in order to prevent damage to the physical body.

He would never have believed the sight before him if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes.

There were no traces of any cultivation technique being used; as if by instinct, it was still absorbing the moonlight as he probed, filling every part of its body.

There wasn't a trace of true energy in his entire body!

This talent is almost on par with those divine beasts and exotic species that are born to be close to the moon!

After a long silence, under countless angry glares, Chai Yan finally stopped, and said solemnly, "Entered the Dao at fourteen?"

Lu Ming nodded timidly.

"What's your name?"

"Lin Yue".

"Did you have a teacher?"

"No, it's just that when my family was well-off, I read some miscellaneous books and learned some rudimentary breathing techniques."

"Where are you from?"

"A native of Xunyang Prefecture, Chenzhou."

Do you have any relatives?

"After the family fell on hard times, we moved to Yujiang Prefecture to avoid disaster, and all the elders passed away." Lu Ming lowered his eyes, as if recalling sad memories. His brows and eyes were filled with sorrow, but it did not hide his beauty, adding a touch of elegance.

"Why are you only arriving in the prefectural city now?"

"To avoid trouble, elders rarely let their juniors go out."

Now that I am all alone, I just want to go out and see the world. It would be even better if I could find a master.

As he said this, Lu Ming remained still, tilted his head back, and looked at Chai Yan expectantly.

Chai Yan's eyes flickered slightly, and he silently took a step back before continuing, "How does one enter the Dao?"

"I like to look at the moon, and as I looked at it, I suddenly realized that I had entered the realm of mystery."

Lu Ming reached out and waved his hand lightly, and moonlight appeared out of thin air, condensing into a long, semi-transparent veil.

He held her under his arms, and smiled shyly as the light gauze danced in the breeze.

Chai Yan took another step back, her eyes filled with an unusual struggle, before finally regaining their composure after a long while.

He could see it clearly: the moonlight within Lu Ming's body transformed into true qi the instant it left his body.

The transformation of true qi into true qi is often the result of condensation during the foundation-building stage.

To achieve this level of skill through Qi cultivation without any formal training... Chai Yan couldn't think of a more suitable explanation than exceptional talent.

He gave Lu Ming a deep look, then turned back to the anxious Zhou Yunting without saying a word, his eyes full of profound meaning.

Zhou Yunting felt uneasy under her gaze and hurriedly asked, "True Lord, what do you think of this woman?"

"...Consider yourself lucky." Zhou Yunting sighed as if he had thought of something. "I'm afraid that apart from Zhongzhou, only Chenzhou could have a family like yours find a seed of immortality."

"A seed of immortality?!" Zhou Yunting was both surprised and delighted. "Our family?"

Chai Yan turned her head away in disgust, as if unwilling to see Zhou Yunting's smug face, and said impatiently, "Don't blame me for not reminding you."

Such a person cannot be kept in your family.

A natural beauty, a gem of cultivation, blessed by the Yin spirit... Once the news reaches the Jade Flower Sect, those few will definitely come out to snatch her away.

The Yuhua Sect originated from the Taiyin Xuanshui Scripture.

This woman's aptitude is best suited for that type of martial arts.

"Don't let your greed cloud your judgment and try to steal people from the Jade Flower Sect."

After saying that, Chai Yan glanced helplessly at Lu Ming.

Such a person, if placed in his hometown, would be worth at least a hundred top-grade spirit stones.

If sold to those evil cultivators who specialize in Yin-Yang Harmony, they could even exchange it for a protective magic weapon used by Golden Core cultivators, provided they could receive a reward.

Unfortunately, this is Chenzhou.

This woman is so eye-catching; if she forces her way in, she'll only face certain death.

Thinking of this, Chai Yan completely gave up the idea and simply closed his eyes, out of sight, out of mind.

"True Lord, is that woman's background...reliable?" Zhou Yunting continued rambling. "What's her character like? Does she have a criminal record?"

There won't be any conspiracy...

"Enough with the nonsense!" Chai Yan said irritably. "Your Zhou family may have some spirit stones, but they're not worth a big shot using such a seed of immortality as bait."

You're not her teacher, so what does her temperament have to do with you?

Who cares where she came from? Anyway, she's not a demon cultivator, nor is she in disguise.

It's true that your daughter is talented, but this girl's talent is no less than your daughter's. It's not worth it for her to compete with your daughter for a spot in the Jade Flower Sect.

When I asked her questions, she answered fluently without any change in her emotions, and that was enough.

Do you not believe her? Or do you not believe me?!

"No, no!"

Zhou Yunting bowed repeatedly, asking no further questions. After hesitating for a long time, he finally walked up to Lu Ming and asked hesitantly, "Are you really willing to go to my house as a page?"

"I am new here and only ask for a place to stay." Lu Ming bowed gracefully.

"...Fine!" Zhou Yunting gritted his teeth and nodded, "You will be my daughter's page until the Jade Flower Sect opens its doors and accepts disciples."

I'll grant you two low-grade spirit stones!

There were even extra rewards?!

Lu Ming's eyes lit up, and he smiled brightly, making all the colors of the surrounding flowers pale in comparison.

"Thank you so much, senior!"

......

"Actually, there aren't many rules for being my daughter's study companion. You just need to talk to her on weekdays."

You must not disturb her while she is cultivating.

If she gets angry for no reason, you don't need to pay attention to her, just come to me.

We will prepare everything else you need..."

In the heart of Yujiang Prefecture, there is a quiet residence amidst the bustling city.

Lu Ming followed beside Zhou Yunting, his smile gentle, and when he looked around, his face showed just the right amount of curiosity.

While explaining, Zhou Yunting observed Lu Ming's expression and made a decision in his heart.

Chai Keqing is right. Since it's an emergency, he might as well raise Lu Ming's treatment to the same level as his daughter's, thus forming a good relationship.

Anyway, we have a large family and a big business, so we won't miss one more mouth to feed.

"Miss Lin? Miss Lin!"

What do you think?

Is there anything else you feel is inappropriate?

"Senior Zhou is too kind." Lu Ming finally realized what was happening and said apologetically, "You have been kind enough to me, how could I ask for more?"

Zhou Yunting waved his hand, "No need for that, just call me Uncle Zhou."

I've spoiled my daughter rotten. If she ever makes you feel wronged, just tell me.

I will definitely make it up to you, please don't take it to heart.

Lu Ming nodded readily.

He gets free food and lodging and even a salary. He wouldn't hesitate to warm the young lady's bed, let alone suffer any grievances!

Just then, a woman emerged from the corner of the courtyard. Upon seeing the two, she suddenly stopped, her gaze lingering on Lu Ming's face for a few moments before she looked away, coldly asking, "Who is this person?"

Lu Ming was also sizing up the newcomer, and after a moment, a smug smirk appeared on his lips.

Although this woman is beautiful, she still falls short of my own looks.

Zhou Yunting hurriedly said, "Didn't you say you were under a lot of pressure during your cultivation? I found you a study companion to keep you company and relieve your boredom."

"She...Miss Lin, how old are you?"

"sixteen."

"Then you're younger than my Jiang Yuan. Jiang Yuan, come over here and say hello to your Lin sister."

Zhou Jiangyuan remained silent, nodded slightly, and went into the house, closing the door tightly.

Zhou Yunting shook his head with a wry smile, then turned to Lu Ming and said, "Let's go, Miss Lin, I'll show you your place."

Lu Ming then looked away and asked curiously, "Uncle Zhou, what did Sister Jiang go to do?"

"She's in seclusion." At this point, Zhou Yunting proudly puffed out his chest. "She's the cultivation genius of our Zhou family this generation!"

You should communicate more in the future.

Upon hearing this, a strange light flashed in Lu Ming's eyes.

A wealthy and powerful family, a genius in spiritual practice?

It seems I still have a seed of inner demon left unused...