I cultivate immortality through The Sims.

The moment Zhao Ziyan grasped the sword, you saw a teleportation array appear in the center of your hall.

At this moment, you have not completely absorbed this nascent soul consciousness.

But you still had to stop and prepare to enter the teleportation array to leave first.

Just before the teleportation array activated, you took one last look at the situation in the hall.

After obtaining the sword, Zhao Ziyan's aura surged dramatically, directly reaching the Golden Core level.

Immediately, Zhao Ziyan swung her sword, forcing the two Golden Core cultivators back.

However, instead of retreating, the two late-stage Golden Core cultivators from Wuyue Fortress charged even more recklessly towards their respective teams.

[This seems to be buying time for Zhao Ziyan.]

In the blink of an eye, all the Golden Core cultivators except Zhao Ziyan were locked in a chaotic battle, and no one could control Zhao Ziyan.

At that moment, Zhao Ziyan also quickly ran back the way she came.

Just then, the teleportation array activated.

[Just a few breaths later, when you opened your eyes again, you were already in the square.]

Most of the Foundation Establishment stage disciples of the Myriad Flowers Sect are still waiting in the plaza.

After a moment's thought, you stepped forward and addressed one of the elders:

[I left two disciples to hide and wait for the sect leader to come out. They would then inform her that I was alright and that she could return to the Myriad Flowers Sect without worry, as I would come to find her.]

The rest of you should return to the Myriad Flowers Sect first.

The Golden Core cultivators inside the main hall are now bloodthirsty and might go berserk if they come out.

[Especially Chen Haiquan and Shen Jingshu.]

[Being relentlessly targeted by Wan Zi.]

[Upon encountering the disciples of the Myriad Flowers Sect, they might develop a desire for revenge.]

At this moment, you don't want to return to the Myriad Flowers Sect.

[The nascent soul consciousness hasn't been fully digested yet; I need to find a secluded corner to finish processing this.]

[You know, if Chen Haiquan knew you were still alive, all he would need to say is that you obtained the Heavenly Sword Sect's inheritance.]

Even if such talk seems like a fantasy, as long as there's even the slightest possibility, a powerful figure will surely intervene.

The Myriad Flowers Sect will then face a great calamity.

With the sect leader absent, you are the one with the highest authority.

Upon receiving the order, the disciples of the Myriad Flowers Sect quickly dispersed and took action.

Outside the secret realm, after watching the disciples of the Myriad Flowers Sect walk away, you immediately prepared to find a secluded place to digest your gains.

Just then, a streak of purple light shot out of the secret realm.

But soon after, the purple light collapsed to the ground.

[Your divine sense probed, and this person was none other than Zhao Ziyan.]

At this moment, Zhao Ziyan had fallen from the Golden Core realm, and even her late Foundation Establishment stage aura was extremely unstable.

Judging from the fact that those two late-stage Golden Core cultivators risked their lives to buy time for Zhao Ziyan.

[Zhao Ziyan's identity is definitely not as simple as that of an ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.]

Thinking about this, you decide to seek a favor with Zhao Ziyan.

[Immediately, you rushed to Zhao Ziyan's side, hoisted her onto your shoulders, and used your Swift Movement Technique to quickly leave the secret realm.]

After about half an hour, you finally found an abandoned cave.

You immediately set up a flag formation.

The only effect of this flag formation is that it cannot be detected by divine sense.

You've done a brief check on Zhao Ziyan's condition.

At this moment, Zhao Ziyan's internal energy was chaotic, her cultivation level was unstable, and her meridians had suffered multiple injuries due to the use of the secret technique.

Fortunately, you know the Qi Refining Stage technique "Spring Wood Manual," which is a healing aid.

[You immediately began healing Zhao Ziyan.]

After about half an hour, Zhao Ziyan finally woke up.

Is that you?

Zhao Ziyan was somewhat surprised.

[The Spring Wood Technique is, after all, only an auxiliary cultivation method for the Qi Refining stage; it is completely powerless to cure Zhao Ziyan's illness.]

[Zhao Ziyan assessed her physical condition and smiled sadly and helplessly:]

[I never imagined this was a Nascent Soul Realm; in the end, it was all for naught.]

After sighing to herself, Zhao Ziyan looked at you and said slowly, "Fellow Daoist, I can't hold on until I return to Fuqin City."

Since you're here, it means it's all fate.

Please, fellow Daoist, convey the news of my death back to Fuqin City.

My remains shall now be laid to rest.

This Nascent Soul sword is a gift to you as a token of my gratitude.

[Your expression is strange; Zhao Ziyan seems quite indifferent to death.]

Hearing Zhao Ziyan's words, you became even more certain that Zhao Ziyan's status in Fuqin City was extraordinary.

[Coincidentally, you learned this from the merged Nascent Soul consciousness.]

[You have a pill called "Rejuvenation Pill" in your storage bracelet.]

The Rejuvenation Pill is a pill for those at the Golden Core stage. Just one pill can restore any injury, regardless of its type, to those below the Golden Core stage.

The drug's effects are so powerful, but the side effects are also extremely pronounced.

[After a slight hesitation, you still decide to risk Zhao Ziyan finding out that you have received the inheritance, and inform her, letting her choose.]

Immediately, you spoke: "Fellow Daoist, perhaps you don't have to die."

I have obtained a medicinal pill by chance that may save your life, fellow Daoist.

Before you could finish speaking, Zhao Ziyan suddenly unleashed a powerful survival instinct.

"If you can give me this elixir to save my life, I will find anything you desire when I return to Fuqin City."

[You're even more certain now that Zhao Ziyan's identity is extraordinary; could she be the illegitimate daughter of Venerable Jiyue?]

You hesitated slightly before saying, "That's all in the future."

This elixir is called the "Rejuvenation Elixir."

The Rejuvenation Pill can heal all injuries in your body, but it has one side effect.

What are the side effects?

[You find it difficult to say this, because if you say it out loud, Zhao Ziyan could easily feel that you are taking advantage of her.]

The reason why the Rejuvenation Pill is so potent is because all its ingredients are made from extremely yang-type medicinal materials.

[If a man takes this, he needs to be with a woman to reduce its extreme yang energy.]

[Women are considered Yin, but under the influence of extremely Yang medicine.]

[You, you, you need to, through, that, consume that extreme yang energy.]

Otherwise, this extreme yang energy will not only erode your reason, but will also affect your physical characteristics.

Zhao Ziyan blushed, but still clinging to a sliver of hope, she asked: How does it affect physical characteristics?

At that time, your yin energy may be less prominent, while your yang energy may be more apparent.

You might grow a beard, your breasts might shrink, and you might even develop something typically associated with men.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ziyan's expression immediately changed.

[Instantly, Zhao Ziyan's gaze was filled with scrutiny.]

[You sound somewhat helpless; this is what the Nascent Soul's consciousness said.]

Forget it, forget it.

Since I can't establish this positive connection with you, I'll have to go to Fuqin City as a nominal steward of Wuyue Fortress.

[You think it won't make a difference, since you're just playing it safe and waiting for the simulation to start.]

Just as you were about to get up and say goodbye, Zhao Ziyan blushed and grabbed your hand.

Perhaps, it was all fate.

[Zhao Ziyan spoke helplessly:]

I beg for your help, fellow Daoist!

If I manage to return to Fuqin City alive, please feel free to call me if you need anything!

You nodded, flipped your hand, and took out a pinkish-green patterned pill from your storage bracelet.

Alternatively, you can first experience whether this elixir is as I described.

Zhao Ziyan nodded.

After a slight hesitation, Zhao Ziyan resolutely swallowed the Rejuvenation Pill.