The Hehuan Sect cultivates alchemy; my senior sister helps me refine alchemy throughout the world.

Shen Yifei leaped out of the rift valley and landed steadily on the icy plain. Holding the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Frost Marrow in his hands, his face showed undisguised pride.

The third sister remained standing there, arms crossed, "Oh ho, you actually managed to pull it out."

"Thanks to Third Sister's guidance..."

The third sister suddenly moved closer to Shen Yifei, her nostrils flaring slightly as if she were smelling something.

Shen Fei was startled by her action and instinctively took half a step back. "Third Sister, what are you doing?"

"You smell like a woman," the third sister said, her eyes narrowing. "Or perhaps, like an immortal."

Shen Yifei felt a little panicked. "Third sister, you have a really keen sense of smell. I encountered a formation inside the Cold Marrow and it took a lot of effort to break it. I guess it was the residual aura of that formation."

"A formation? Heh..." Third Sister chuckled twice, her smile carrying a hint of amusement. "That formation is quite special; it can even leave behind a woman's fragrance."

"A woman's natural scent? Third Sister, that's impossible, we don't even..."

"You guys? Heh... what are you even talking about?"

Shen Yifei then realized he had let something slip, stuffed the Ten Thousand Year Cold Marrow into the ring, and chuckled awkwardly, "Third Sister, I've never even seen a woman's shadow, how could I have any body fragrance?"

Third Sister's nostrils twitched twice more. "Then just pretend you didn't touch them. But kid, let me remind you, immortals aren't so easy to get close to. Once you're on them, you can't shake them off."

Shen Yifei's heart tightened; he naturally knew that his third sister's words had a hidden meaning.

The Ninth Princess of the Celestial Realm is the daughter of the Celestial Emperor.

I just had a soul-dual cultivation session with her in the Ten Thousand Year Cold Marrow. Although the process was incredibly wonderful and unforgettable, the consequences...

He chuckled, "Third Sister, you're overthinking it. I'm just a lowly cultivator in the early stages of Tribulation Transcending; how could I possibly have anything to do with immortals? By the way, Third Sister, I've got the Ten-Thousand-Year Cold Marrow and the Soul-Purifying Grass. Shouldn't I go settle accounts with that old bastard, Soul Devourer?"

"What's the rush?" Third Sister rolled her eyes at him. "Do you think that Soul Eater is so easy to deal with? Even if he only has a wisp of his soul left, he's still an ancient demon god. Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse."

"Third Sister is right. Even if that old thing only has a wisp of a soul left, he is still an ancient demon god."

Shen Yifei put on a fawning expression, "Third sister, can you give me some advice? You and that old guy, Soul Devourer, are acquainted, so you must know what his weaknesses are."

"Weakness? Hmm... Soul Eater's biggest weakness is greed. If you can give him a 'highly nutritious' thing, he'll most likely be unable to resist swallowing it."

"Does Third Sister mean I should poison her soul?"

"Poisoning?" Third Sister scoffed. "Do you think Soul Devourer is some ordinary mortal? Ordinary poisons have no effect on him. But if you can hide a bit of the power of the Five Elements Demon God in his soul, after he swallows it, hehe... then there will be a good show."

Shen Yifei considered it for a moment and thought it was a good idea.

The power of the Five Elements Demon God can even melt the immortal's restrictions. If it were hidden in the soul and swallowed by the Soul Devourer, even if it couldn't burn him to death, it would still make him suffer greatly.

He gradually formed a plan in his mind: divine soul... the power of the five elements... elixirs, hmm... some people should come in handy.

"Third sister, I know what to do."

"Alright, you've got guts, kid. You dare to challenge Soul Eater with this little bit of strength?" Third Sister gave Shen Yifei a thumbs up.

Shen Yifei was a little embarrassed by the praise. He originally did not want to challenge Soul Devourer, but if he did not destroy him, he would be remembered by this old man forever.

It would be better to take advantage of his illness now and kill him, thus eliminating any future trouble.

"If you get killed by the Soul Eater, don't worry, for Wan Shuo's sake, I'll collect your body," Third Sister blurted out again.

"Third sister, can't you wish me well for once?"

"I think you don't know your own limitations and are overestimating yourself."

"Third sister, how about we make a bet?"

"Oh, what are we betting on?" The third sister immediately became interested when she heard about the bet.

"If I destroy the Soul Devourer, how about you come back to the Heavenly Evolution Sect with me?"

"Oh ho, you little brat, you've got your hands on me! What if you can't take me down?"

"I can't destroy it..." Shen Yifei thought for a moment, "If I really die, Third Sister, you'll have to collect my body, and someone will give you a treasure!"

"Heh, don't try to fool me. What treasure in the world could possibly catch my eye?"

"Third sister, you'll definitely like this treasure..."

"Oh, tell me about it!"

"The relic of the Five Elements Demon God, the Cauldron of All Things!!"

"What did you say? Wan Shuo's Myriad Things Cauldron is... in your hands?" Third Sister's voice was clearly agitated.

Shen Yifei nodded, and with a thought, the Cauldron of Myriad Things appeared in his palm.

The small cauldron was dark and unremarkable, but Third Sister stared at it without blinking.

Shen Yifei could even see that her eyes were a little wet.

For a long, long time, the third sister remained silent, seemingly lost in memories of the past.

"Alright." Third Sister suddenly spoke up, "I'll take this bet. If you can really destroy that Soul Devourer, I'll go back to the Heavenly Evolution Sect with you for a few days."

"Just staying for a few days?" Shen Yifei chuckled. "Third Sister, that's a rather unfair bet. If I lose, I might lose my life."

"Then what else do you want?" Third Sister raised an eyebrow. "Kid, you think you can take advantage of me?"

"Third Sister, what do you think I am? How could I dare to make a move on you! If I win, Third Sister, you can stay in the Heavenly Evolution Sect for a hundred or two hundred years, how about that?"

The third sister snorted, but did not refuse. "Fine, a hundred or eighty years it is. Anyway, I'm tired of staying in this lousy place. It's not bad to move to a different place."

Shen Yifei was overjoyed when his third sister agreed. If he could invite this third-ranked demon god back to oversee the Tianyan Sect, not to mention divine punishment, even the Immortal Emperor would have to think twice.

"But kid, let me make this clear from the start." Third Sister pointed a finger at his chest. "If you die, the Cauldron of All Things will belong to me. And I'll only be responsible for collecting your body, not for avenging you."

"Okay, okay, it's a deal." Shen Yifei readily agreed.

He thought to himself, "I'm the one who's going to kill that old man who devours souls. The one who wants to kill me hasn't even been born yet!"

Seeing his shameless behavior, the third sister gave him a word of advice: "Although Soul Eater is only a remnant soul now, don't underestimate him."

After saying that, he turned into a cloud of blood mist and disappeared on the icy plain.

Shen Yifei looked in the direction she disappeared and let out a long sigh.

This trip to the Northern Sea was once again very fruitful.

Having obtained the Soul-Cleansing Grass, the Ten-Thousand-Year Cold Marrow, and the support of Third Sister, he was finally able to secure his position.

Most importantly, he's now involved with the Ninth Princess of the Celestial Realm, and it's hard to say whether this is a blessing or a curse.

However, the Ninth Princess looks...

Shen Yifei smacked his lips, recalling the feeling of dual cultivation of spiritual consciousness, still feeling somewhat unsatisfied.

"Master, what are you thinking about that smacking sound? Tell me about that woman's fragrance."