Enduring humiliation for three years, seizing the elixir, the treasure, and the holy maiden.

Cultivators in the cultivation world generally live in cave dwellings.

The reason it is called a cave is that it was carved out of the mountain by breaking rocks and creating a cave in the sacred mountain.

The advantage is absolute isolation from the world, and when cultivating, one feels as if they have become one with Mount Ling.

They can even rely on the rocks for cover, making it difficult for other cultivators to find them.

Only a very few female cultivators like to build pavilions and towers on Mount Ling to live in.

The small pavilion in the bamboo grove of the Tai Xuan Gate in Qingzhou was the earliest residence of his Daoist partner, Lin Wanwan.

I didn't expect Elder Liu to like this style.

A gentle breeze drifted through the half-open doorway, lifting a corner of the plain-colored gauze curtain.

Behind the gauze curtain lies a hidden world.

A spirit pool, built of bluestone, is embedded in the center of the pavilion. The water shimmers with a pale blue halo, and several spirit plants with thick leaves stretch along the edge of the pool.

A soft couch and a tea table sit by the pond.

On the other side, there was a lonely futon.

Su Chen found it quite interesting.

It was hard to see clearly through the thin veil, but the spiritual energy in the pool was so dense that it was almost tangible, continuously overflowing in all directions.

This is hardly a relaxing hot spring.

This is clearly the place where the female cultivator meditates and practices breathing exercises every day.

The fact that Liu Yunhan could manage the entire cave dwelling into a cultivation retreat truly makes her worthy of the title of mid-stage Integration Realm cultivator.

Speaking of taste, one should have such a spiritual pool in one's own house.

This is enough to show that the elder is not as aloof as he usually is.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that he's cold on the outside but warm on the inside.

It's more like something a person with a sense of style would do...

"Su Zhenchuan, what are you doing standing at the door?"

This can be considered as inviting Su Chen in...

Even if she is a Nascent Soul cultivator, she is still a female cultivator.

Moreover, this woman is quite good-looking; she's definitely a beauty in the making.

Although he is an old monster who has lived for who knows how many years.

She was quite attractive, though.

Many disciples saw me come here just now.

Once inside, things became somewhat complicated and hard to explain.

But since we're already here, there's no reason not to go in...

His marriage to the saintess has not yet taken place.

In other words, there is still room for redemption.

Since the Holy Maiden doesn't think much of him, he doesn't need to keep this elder at arm's length.

Although Su Chen didn't want to have any other thoughts about Liu Yunhan.

But it would be good to be able to win them over.

In the spirit pool, that graceful figure was half-submerged in the water.

What's going on?

Su Chen was stunned for a moment.

Even though the woman was wearing a blue veil, this scene was still breathtaking.

It inevitably leads people to have all sorts of thoughts.

They had a blast, and the excitement was no less than what they experienced on the Xuanhuang Continent.

The time when the three Daoist partners cultivated together at the same time...

"It seems Mr. Su has arrived at an inopportune time."

"I've just happened to be in seclusion with Elder Liu. I apologize for the intrusion."

Su Chen still had to say a few polite words.

This woman is cultivating in the Spirit Pool.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Su Chen was peeping at someone taking a bath at that moment.

However, no matter the situation, you can't be intimidated.

Su Chen was always like this, sitting casually on a chair to the side.

With his legs crossed, he began to appreciate the beauty of spring.

Why be so formal?

"In terms of seniority, we are of the same generation, but my cultivation is slightly higher than yours."

Before she could finish speaking, a jade-like leg broke through the water's surface.

The leg was raised high...

Even if they act like they don't care at all.

In fact, Liu Yunhan couldn't help but feel a tremor in her heart.

Do I lack charm?

Su Chen is so calm...

It's not so much disappointment as it is disappointment.

But it's still a bit awkward.

Su Chen's face darkened.

The more I look at it, the more it seems like this female cultivator is bewitching my soul.

However, such springtime scenery is probably a once-in-a-millennium event.

An ordinary cultivator would have lost their soul long ago.

But who is Su Chen? He's considered a playboy in the human realm.

After all, from Wang Yuyan to Lin Wanwan, Li Tianqi and Bai Luwei.

She's either a saint or a prodigy.

Which one of them isn't stunningly beautiful?

At this moment, someone so naive and inexperienced would be unable to resist the temptation.

Su Chen's temperament was only average; he probably died in several major battles long ago.

Elder Liu.

Su Chen looked away.

"I am, after all, a male cultivator. In this state, I'm afraid it's not quite appropriate."

A soft laugh rippled from the mist.

"Su Zhenchuan is indeed cautious."

"Cultivators at our level have lifespans of more than a thousand years, and have experienced countless affairs of passion. Their state of mind is far beyond that of ordinary mortals."

"To be so serious about this is actually a bad approach."

His words were perfectly watertight.

Su Chen just felt that something was wrong.

This woman's aloofness is just an act for outsiders; her current demeanor is her true nature.

The water in the spirit pool rippled.

Liu Yunhan emerged from the water, her soaked Taoist robe clinging to her body, outlining her smooth curves.

"Since Su Zhenchuan has arrived..."

She gently gathered her dripping hair with her fingertips.

"I do have something I'd like to discuss with you."

"Elder, please speak freely."

Su Chen stepped back half a step, found a seat next to the tea table, and poured himself a cup of tea.

Naturally, we need to see what this woman is up to.

Speaking of which, the spring scenery before us is more charming than any saintess.

It's not hard to see that the elder probably lived to a very old age.

Having shed some of her naivety, even if she remains aloof, she can still strike a seductive pose.

She was far more skilled than any saint.

But Su Chen would absolutely not do anything with this woman until he figured out what she was up to.

Just then, a familiar voice came from outside the pavilion door.

"Elder Liu, Holy Maiden Lin Zhiya has come to pay her respects."

Liu Yunhan frowned slightly.

"Since the Holy Maiden has arrived, please come in."

Su Chen felt a lump in his throat.

Come in?

Why did this saintess have to come at this crucial moment?

If Lin Zhiya were to see Liu Yunhan in this soaking wet state, she would probably be drowned in spittle.

It wasn't that the female cultivator had truly taken a liking to him.

Su Chen had been planning this over the past few days. He wanted to settle the marriage agreement as soon as possible so that he could free up his hands to settle his cave dwelling and then find a boundary token to bring Lin Wanwan and the others up from the lower realm.

However, if any unclear or ambiguous issues arise before the legal status is clearly defined, it will be difficult to resolve the situation.

...

On the bluestone steps outside the pavilion, a few spirit leaves, swept up by the cliff wind, lay scattered.

Her delicate hands gripped the hem of her skirt tightly.

Lin Zhiya had already turned around to return to her cave.

Having no close relationship with this Elder Liu, I could find no reason to visit him.

But as Su Chen was ushered into that pavilion...

Lin Zhiya was completely unaware at that moment.

These past few days, it seems I've completely forgotten about my junior brother, Han Yue.

But all he could think about was Su Chen.

Now, even more shamelessly, I'm here to see what's going on...

She's upset, but it doesn't seem like she cares about Su Chen. How could that be!

She would never admit to being jealous.

Strange, truly strange...

Lin Zhiya was completely stunned when she saw the two of them.

Liu Yunhan's soaked curves were completely exposed as she leaned against the stone edge of the spirit pool.

He was soaking wet from head to toe.

Her clothes clung to her body, highlighting her enviable curves.

Which male cultivator wouldn't be tempted?

She subconsciously glanced again at Su Chen's admiring expression.

He was even more furious.

A woman's competitive spirit is hard to define, especially when she sees someone with a figure far superior to her own.

But it's not worth envying an ancient monster that's thousands of years old.

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