Xuanjian: I am the tenth son of Zhenchi, and I plot to seize the throne from Zhenlong.

Minghua closed her eyes and regulated her breathing in the hall for a long time. At a certain moment, she slowly opened her eyes and felt her mind was at peace. She then swallowed a milky white pill.

He then opened the jade box, transformed into a black carp, and leaped into the spiritual water, where the carp swam and swelled, constantly swallowing and spitting out liquid.

The immense spiritual energy nearly burst her apart, but then vanished instantly within her demonic body.

Minghua transformed into a handful of cold water, and then her consciousness became hazy. She only vaguely glimpsed a golden tail. Following her senses, she vigorously swung her tail, chasing after this bright color.

Beside the jade box, a figure squatted on the ground, watching with great interest as a blue mark chased after golden light within the box. Behind him, six wheels were flung off, merging into [Tianyi Chunyuan] and disintegrating into six points of light.

Nourished by the spiritual water, the six light spots began to grow, and the blue mark gradually spread out and merged into the six light spots.

Once the six points of light shone brightly in the spiritual water, the golden light tentatively approached, swallowed the six points of light, and settled down in the box to sleep.

It is unknown how much time passed, but when only a thin layer of [Tianyi Chunyuan] remained in the jade box, the golden light, which had expanded several times over, trembled and then shattered.

A black carp with a white dot between its eyebrows appeared. It opened its mouth and swallowed the remaining spiritual water, then flapped its tail and leaped out of the jade box. When it landed, it had transformed into a woman with flowing dresses and a pair of exquisite white jade horns on her head.

She noticed the figure sitting in the main seat, a look of surprise flashed across her face, and she gently knelt down.

"My lord, you... have come to see me?"

She had thought about the person who had given her everything during her cultivation breaks; perhaps he was serious and rigid, or perhaps he was dignified and imposing.

I have also thought that the day I can see her might be the day she dies while seeking the Tao, or that I might just be a toy that He casually puts down when He has nothing else to do, and that I am not worthy to see Him for the rest of my life.

But they never imagined things would turn out like this:

The figure in the main seat simply stood up, stretched, and lazily walked down, circling around her and looking her over.

It even came over and touched the pair of jade horns on Minghua's head, the warm and smooth touch making it quite fond of them.

He stroked his chin before speaking:

"Hmm, you're really pretty. I'm not used to people kneeling before me. Find somewhere to sit down."

Minghua was speechless, but dared not look up at the person. She simply stood up slowly and stood with her head down.

Seemingly sensing her confusion, the figure sat back in the main seat, chuckled softly, and answered her question: "What's there to hide?"

Upon hearing this answer, Minghua, not knowing where the courage came from, quietly glanced up at the figure in the main seat—His features were clear and calm, with a smile playing on his lips.

She quickly lowered her head again, trying to recall, but she couldn't find any memory of His appearance in her mind.

"It took you three and a half years to establish your foundation this time. It should have been faster, but back then I just casually took a handful of ordinary cold water to create your body. This time, most of the time was spent reconstructing your body."

"Your achievement of the Immortal Foundation should be called the [Fountain of Rebirth]. There should be some magical texts on this mountain. Cultivate diligently."

"My lord...do you have any decrees to issue?"

The figure at the head of the table pondered for a moment: "When Yishan City and the Southern Frontier go to war, you should put away the two horns on your head and hone your skills."

"There is a golden bow on that city wall. If you are interested, you can try to build a good relationship with him, but don't get too close."

"The cape is too small. Now, you can go and see all over the world."

Minghua nodded in agreement, then knelt down: "I am deeply grateful for your life-saving grace, my lord."

Looking up again, the figure in the main seat had vanished.

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"This is Wangyue Lake!"

The morning light reflected off the vast lake washed away the weariness on Su Ming's face, and a smile and longing appeared on his lips.

In recent years, he has been constantly on the move or fighting with other cultivators, rarely having a time to cultivate in peace. Nevertheless, his cultivation level has reached the eighth level of Qi Refining.

"You ran so fast, didn't you even wait for me!"

A figure darted out from the reeds behind him, shoving him angrily. The figure's handsome eyebrows furrowed, and his cultivation had reached the fifth level of Qi Refining.

Su Ming gave an awkward smile. He had been so anxious when he vaguely saw the lake that he forgot about Yu Yuxi who was following behind him.

He quickly tried to appease him, then said with a hint of longing, "That [Moon Sword] destroyed a Foundation Establishment artifact with a single strike a few years ago, and the Foundation Establishment cultivator's immortal foundation was also shattered by the sword, leaving him severely injured and on the verge of death."

"I wonder what level of swordsmanship he possesses. I've heard he comes from the Li family on the south bank. I must go and pay him a visit."

Yu Yuxi looked somewhat speechless: "You've said it so many times along the way, I think that [Moonlight Sword] is definitely not as good as my master's lightning."

"No, it's definitely the [Moonlight Sword] that's more powerful. Your master was only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, and the [Moonlight Sword] could defeat him with a single strike!" Su Ming's expression turned serious, and his face was full of confidence.

Yu Yuxi's face darkened with anger, and she flung Su Ming's hand away: "Do you want me or the [Moonlight Sword]? When are you coming back to Golden Feather with me?!"

A fleeting hint of embarrassment crossed Su Ming's face, and he quickly assured her, "We'll go pay our respects to the [Moon Sword] first, and then I'll go back with you."

The woman's face lit up: "Really?"

"Yes, really."

Su Ming remained completely calm; he had no intention of returning to Jin Yu.

After paying his respects to the [Moonlight Sword], he wanted to visit the Sword Gate. He heard a voice in his head say that the Li family treated their guest elders very well, and he even considered staying with the Li family as a guest elder.

However, over the years he had developed some feelings for Yu Yuxi, so he could only keep deceiving her and prolong the time as long as possible.

"Yu tide, the Li family is a family of sword immortals. You absolutely mustn't throw a tantrum later, understand?"

Su Ming's waist was suddenly pinched, and Yu Yuxi gritted her teeth, "Do you think I'm stupid? You're the one who cultivates the Fire!"

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Li family.

Li Yuanping was sitting at the head of the table, quietly reviewing clan affairs, while Li Yuanjiao, dressed in black, was engrossed in reading the classic text on swordsmanship.

Then a soldier hurriedly entered and knelt down in the courtyard, saying, "Patriarch, two Qi Refining cultivators have come from the lake, one at the eighth level and the other at the fifth level. They say they have come to pay their respects to the Ancestor."

Li Yuanjiao raised an eyebrow, his already fierce face becoming even sharper: "Which family are you from?"

The soldier shook his head: "Lord An happened to be nearby and has already gone over. He said that these two were unfamiliar faces and were quite polite. They must be rogue cultivators who have heard of the ancestor's reputation."

Li Yuanjiao breathed a slight sigh of relief. The matter of Li Tongya was kept secret, and the sudden appearance of these two cultivators who specifically requested an audience made him fear that someone might be deliberately trying to test him, even though things had been relatively peaceful on the lake in recent years.

He pondered for a moment, nodded to Li Yuanping, and then rode the wind out.

Li Yuanjiao is only at the fifth level of Qi Refining, but as a rogue cultivator, he rarely possesses valuable items and may even be a mixed Qi cultivator. Therefore, he is not afraid to rely on the great formation on this lake.