I'm invincible once I descend the mountain; the beautiful CEO is forcing me to get our marriage

Ye An slowly stood up, sensing the spiritual energy flowing in the basement.

Using so many magical artifacts as the array base was indeed quite effective; the concentration of spiritual energy was at least 50% higher than the small spirit-gathering arrays he had casually set up before.

This has already exceeded his expectations.

This only triggered a small underground river beneath the villa.

If we could find a real spiritual vein and set up a grand formation on the scale of the Heavenly Fiend Sect, covering an entire mountain, we might actually be able to create a spiritual land.

Ye An was making plans in his mind.

A place that can be called a sacred place must meet high standards.

The most basic principle is the atomization of spiritual energy.

When the spiritual energy in the air is concentrated to a certain degree, it will form a white mist that is visible to the naked eye, just like in the mountains and forests at dawn.

Cultivating in such a place yields twice the results with half the effort.

Above that is the liquefaction of spiritual energy.

The spiritual energy was so concentrated that it condensed into dew and dripped from the sky.

For ordinary people, a sip of this drink can prolong life and prevent all diseases.

For cultivators, it is just as effective as spirit stones in their cultivation, and it is gentler.

As for the highest level of spiritual energy crystallization, that's just a legend.

However, given the current scarcity of spiritual energy on Earth, Ye An should be secretly delighted to be able to achieve the atomization of spiritual energy.

Liquefaction and crystallization are out of the question for now.

He walked to the center of the formation, sat down cross-legged, and tried circulating his cultivation technique.

The surrounding spiritual energy seemed to have found an outlet, rushing into his body.

The flow of vital energy in the meridians was much faster than usual.

Indeed, in such an environment, it would take less than three months to break through to the peak of the mid-stage of the Innate Realm!

After sensing the formation for a moment, Ye An stood up, made a few hand seals, and shut down the entire formation.

The dazzling lights in the basement gradually went out, and the comforting spiritual energy also quickly faded, eventually returning to normal.

This formation consumes a lot of energy; keeping it running continuously when no one is practicing it is a complete waste.

"Master Guan," Ye An called out.

"Master Ye, I'm here." Master Guan, who had been standing at a distance and barely daring to breathe, hurriedly responded.

Ye An picked up the bronze mirror that had been used to seal Master Sun from a pile of magical artifacts on the ground.

He held it in his hand, extended his index finger, and gently traced it across the smooth surface of the mirror.

There was nothing on his fingertips, but as he moved, extremely fine golden lines appeared on the mirror surface.

The interwoven patterns form a small yet intricate design.

A faint glimmer of light flashed across the mirror's surface and then disappeared.

"Here, take this." Ye An handed the bronze mirror to Master Guan.

Master Guan instinctively reached out and took it; it was icy cold to the touch.

"Master Ye, this is...?"

"I engraved a small spirit-gathering array on it. It'll be useful if you carry it with you while you cultivate," Ye An said casually.

Master Guan's hand trembled, and the bronze mirror almost fell to the ground.

Small Spirit Gathering Array?

He certainly knew the weight of those words.

Even if it's just a "small" formation personally carved by Master Ye, it's still a divine technique!

The magical artifacts looted by the Heavenly Fiend Sect are probably no match for this seemingly ordinary bronze mirror in my hand.

"This...this is too valuable, I can't accept it." Master Guan's voice trembled slightly.

"You'll be my assistant, here's your pay." Ye An waved his hand. "Alright, pack your things and go back to rest."

Master Guan looked at Ye An, opened his mouth, but in the end, he didn't say anything.

He bowed deeply, then carefully put the bronze mirror away from his body, turned and left the basement.

After seeing Master Guan off, Ye An slowly closed his eyes and began his cultivation.

As the night passed and the sun rose, Ye An opened his eyes.

Because his divine sense sensed that Su Wanqing had already gotten up and was preparing to go downstairs.

Not long after, a commotion came from upstairs.

Su Wanqing was wearing a light pink silk nightgown, her long hair casually draped over her shoulders, with a few strands clinging to her cheeks.

Because she had just woken up, her eyes were still a little blurry, and she exuded a lazy aura.

She rubbed her eyes, walked to the sofa opposite Ye An, and poured herself a glass of water. "You're back? What have you been up to?"

"I've prepared something for you," Ye An said.

"For me?" Su Wanqing paused in her drinking.

Ye An did not answer directly, but stood up and walked towards her.

He walked up to Su Wanqing, extended his hand, and gestured for her to give him her hand.

Su Wanqing looked at him, and although she didn't know what he was going to do, she still reached out her hand.

Ye An placed his fingers on her wrist, and a wisp of extremely subtle true energy probed into her body, circulating through her meridians.

The body is indeed of extreme Yin nature.

This type of constitution is naturally compatible with the essence of the moon and the spiritual energy of water, and is also very well suited to the "Taiyin True Scripture".

If a disciple with this kind of physique were discovered by the Heavenly Fiend Sect, he would probably be treated like a treasure and given special attention.

"Would you like to learn something... special?" Ye An withdrew his hand and asked.

"Something special?"

"You mean...cultivating immortality?" Su Wanqing asked tentatively, uttering a term that only existed in novels and television dramas.

"That's right. I didn't teach you before because the cultivation method I practiced wasn't suitable for you." Ye An nodded. "Now I've found the most suitable cultivation method for you, and the formation in the basement has been set up. Now is the best time."

He had his own plans in mind.

Su Wanqing possesses an extremely Yin constitution; it would be a waste not to cultivate.

Moreover, in this unfamiliar city, he needs a companion he can completely trust.

Guiding Su Wanqing onto the path of cultivation, granting her the ability to protect herself, would also greatly benefit her future plans.

Su Wanqing's heart began to race. She looked at Ye An, her eyes filled with excitement, doubt, and a hint of barely perceptible expectation.

"Can...can I do it too?"

"You can," Ye An replied confidently. "Your family's cold constitution is very suitable."

"Then... what should we do?" Su Wanqing's voice was a little tense.

"Come with me."

Ye An led her to the basement.

The moment the formation was activated, the entire basement was once again enveloped in soft light.

The fresh and pure spiritual energy rushed towards her, invigorating Su Wanqing and making her feel as if every pore of her body opened up.

"Sit down," Ye An said, pointing to the center of the formation.

Su Wanqing sat cross-legged as instructed, trying to calm herself down like Ye An, but her heart still pounded uncontrollably.

"Close your eyes, clear your mind, and don't think about anything." Ye An's voice rang in her ears, carrying a reassuring power.

"Try to feel the air around you, feel the flowing air."

Su Wanqing closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly.

Empty your mind? That's too difficult.

Her mind was in a jumble, and she couldn't calm down for a while.

"Calm your mind."

Ye An's voice came again, this time carrying a cool sensation that gradually calmed her chaotic thoughts.

She began to follow Ye An's instructions and try to feel the air around her.

At first, I couldn't feel anything.

Time ticked by, and just as she was about to lose patience.

Suddenly, she felt a faint coolness, like a very fine thread gently touching her skin.

"I...I can feel it!" She tried to open her eyes excitedly.

"Don't get distracted, keep feeling it, try to absorb it into your body," Ye An immediately said to stop him.

Su Wanqing quickly composed herself and focused all her attention on capturing those cool, refreshing scents.

She carefully inhaled a breath of air, using a very awkward breathing technique.

This time, it felt completely different.

A cool breath entered her body with her breath, then, like a lost little fish, darted around inside her.

"Don't panic, guide it with your mind." Ye An's voice rang out at the right time, "Think about it going down, sinking into your lower abdomen."

Su Wanqing used her mind to "think".

The aura indeed became much more obedient and began to slowly sink.

Ye An looked at her and nodded slightly.

He has excellent comprehension skills, truly befitting his Yin constitution.

He walked behind Su Wanqing, extended his index finger, and gently touched her back through the thin silk nightgown.

Su Wanqing's body trembled.

A gentle yet powerful force emanated from Ye An's fingertips, instantly surging into her meridians. Like a guide, it led the wisp of spiritual energy she had inhaled, guiding it along a mysterious path.

This is the practice route of the "Taiyin True Scripture".

Once, twice...

With Ye An's help, the wisp of spiritual energy within Su Wanqing's body circulated faster and stronger.

More spiritual energy flows in from the outside world, joining this cycle.

After an unknown amount of time, when the spiritual energy completed its final cycle and finally flowed into her dantian, Su Wanqing felt a sudden heat in her lower abdomen.

A warm current spread from the dantian, instantly flowing through the limbs and bones.

She felt as if she had broken free of some invisible shackles, and her whole body felt much lighter.

The ears could hear more subtle sounds, the nose could smell the faint fragrance of grass and trees in the air, and even the darkness in front of the eyes seemed to become more distinct.

She suddenly opened her eyes.

The world seems to have changed.

"This is... the early stage of the acquired realm." Ye An withdrew his finger, stood up, and spoke calmly.

The reason why mortals are mortals is that their bodies cannot generate true essence on their own.

Once the first wisp of true essence condenses within one's dantian, it signifies transcending the mortal realm and embarking on the first step of cultivation.

Su Wanqing looked down at her hands; they were fair and slender, and looked no different from before.

But she could clearly feel that there was a new power in her body, a warm and pure power.

She tried clenching her fist and felt like she could kill a bull with one punch.

Of course, this is just an illusion caused by the surge in power.

"I..." She opened her mouth, but for a moment she didn't know what to say, her heart filled with shock and wonder.

Seeing her excited expression, Ye An didn't disturb her. He waited until she calmed down a bit before speaking:

"Wanqing, what do you think is the most reliable thing in this world?"

"What?" Su Wanqing frowned slightly, her eyes full of confusion.

Why did he suddenly ask that?

"It's the power you hold in your own hands." Ye An's tone was calm, but every word was clear. "It's not power, not wealth, and certainly not those ethereal concepts of fate and luck."

He paused, his gaze becoming somewhat profound: "Fate and opportunity are never reliable. The only thing we can truly rely on is ourselves."

"Only absolute power is worthy of speaking of eternity."

Ye An's words were like a pebble thrown into a lake, creating ripples in Su Wanqing's heart.

Absolute power...

Looking at Ye An, she suddenly realized that the man in front of her was much more complex and profound than she had imagined.

However, she didn't want to delve into these profound principles for the time being.

She has something else on her mind right now.

She looked down at her smooth, delicate skin and felt overjoyed.

Xiuxian!

It really is possible to cultivate immortality!

Does that mean I can stay the same way forever? And never grow old?

She secretly glanced at Ye An.

He looks to be in his early twenties, and perhaps he won't change much for many years to come.

If I grow old, with wrinkles all over my face and gray hair, but he still looks as young and handsome as he does now...

Su Wanqing found it unacceptable just to think about that scene.

Now it's great, I can cultivate myself too.

From now on, I can stay by his side like this forever, always looking beautiful.

Thinking of this, Su Wanqing couldn't help but smile, and her eyes sparkled with longing for the future.

If Ye An knew what she was thinking, he would definitely exclaim: This woman is damnably adorable.

Then, she has to be unable to get out of bed right after she gets up!

At this moment, Su Wanqing's close-fitting silk nightgown outlined her graceful curves, her high and rounded contours almost bursting out.

As she turned around unintentionally, her ample bosom rippled out in a breathtaking arc.

Ye An's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily, and his gaze deepened.

"Come here," his voice was slightly hoarse, "I have something else to teach you."

Su Wanqing's long eyelashes trembled slightly: "Okay..."

……

A month passed in the blink of an eye.

During this month, the spirit-gathering array in the basement almost never stopped, and the cultivation process could be described as shameless and tireless, day and night.

Su Wanqing's changes are visible to the naked eye.

Her skin was already very good, but now it's so smooth that you can't see a single pore. It's like the finest mutton fat jade, with a faint sheen.

Previously, due to cold-related ailments, her hands and feet were always cold, and her complexion was somewhat pale. Now, she exudes a healthy, rosy glow from the inside out.

More importantly, it's about temperament.

If Su Wanqing used to be an aloof and distant ice queen, now she exudes an indescribable liveliness and vitality.

Especially her eyes, which used to be clear, now seem to hold a pool of living water, brimming with spirit in every glance.

She herself knows this change best.

Every morning when she wakes up, she doesn't even need to look in the mirror; just feeling the warm energy flowing through her body makes her feel happy.

No matter how top-tier the skincare products or how expensive the treatments, they all seem so insignificant in the face of spiritual practice.

That morning, Su Wanqing woke up from her meditation and slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.

She opened her eyes and the first thing she saw was Ye An sitting cross-legged opposite her.

His eyes were closed, and his aura was calm and long, as if he had merged with the spiritual energy of the entire basement.

The soft light shone on his handsome profile, casting a small shadow on his long eyelashes.

Su Wanqing watched quietly, the corners of her mouth unconsciously curving upwards.

This feeling is wonderful.

Being in the same space with her, doing nothing and saying nothing, just feeling each other's presence and breath, made her feel incredibly safe and content.

Ye An opened her eyes at that moment, her gaze clear, meeting Ye An's gaze before she could look away.

Su Wanqing's cheeks flushed slightly, and she awkwardly looked away. "I...I'll go make breakfast."

She stood up, feeling her legs go a little weak.

This month of dual cultivation was not only an increase in her cultivation level, but also... a completely new experience for her.

The process was arduous, and even somewhat embarrassing to talk about, but the results were amazing.

Ye An watched her slightly hurried back, a hint of a smile in his eyes.

He looked inward and saw that the true energy in his dantian was several times stronger than it had been a month ago. He had already touched the peak of the mid-stage of the Innate Realm, and was just one step away from it.

This speed was much faster than he had expected.

He originally estimated that it would take at least three months to reach that level.

The Taiyin True Scripture truly lives up to its reputation as a secret technique of the Heavenly Fiend Sect. Combined with Su Wanqing's extremely Yin physique, its effects are practically cheating.

However, Ye An knew very well that going too fast might not be a good thing.

On the path of spiritual practice, the foundation is of utmost importance.

He deliberately slowed down and spent a lot of time honing and stabilizing his realm; otherwise, he might have already attempted a breakthrough.

At the dinner table, Su Wanqing sipped her porridge and casually spoke:

"Ye An, there's news from Elder Fang."

"Hmm?" Ye An looked up at her.

"There will be an underground martial arts tournament in Xunling, the provincial capital, next month." Su Wanqing put down her spoon, her expression becoming more serious. "Old Fang said that this tournament is ostensibly a martial arts competition, but in reality, it's about dividing up the share of Medicine King Valley's 'Tiger and Wolf Soup'."

"Therefore, the annual tournament attracts martial arts masters from Jiangnan Province, and even from other provinces and overseas. The winners not only gain fame, but also tangible benefits."

Ye An nodded; he didn't care much about these things.

Fame and medicine meant little to him.

He was concerned with something else.

"There must be another reason why Elder Fang asked you to tell me this, right?"

"Hmm." Su Wanqing looked at him, her eyes becoming somewhat solemn. "Old Fang has learned that Yun Jingxing will personally attend the final of this arena competition."

Yun Jingxing is suspected to be a martial arts master.

"What Elder Fang means is that this is an opportunity," Su Wanqing continued. "If you can demonstrate sufficient strength in the arena, you might catch Yun Jingxing's eye and gain his approval. This would be of immense benefit to our future foothold in Xunling."

Ye An had his own plans.

I definitely will go.

But the purpose was not to gain anyone's approval, but to see what kind of person this so-called Yun Jingxing really was.

"I understand." Ye An's reaction was calm. "Let me know when the specific date is set."

"Okay." Su Wanqing breathed a sigh of relief when she saw him agree.

She was actually a little worried that Ye An's personality might lead him to disdain participating in such a competition for fame and fortune.

Now it seems,

He was indeed more adaptable than he had imagined.

After breakfast, Su Wanqing rushed to the company to deal with the mountain of official business. For the past month, although she had mostly stayed at the villa, she had been remotely following up on the company's operations. The only thing she had neglected was these documents that required her personal signature.

In the living room, Ye An was slumped on the sofa, gazing out the window, lost in thought.

Tournament...

That sounds like a good pastime.

Come to think of it, I haven't encountered a single worthy opponent since I came down from the mountain.

Hopefully, this time it won't be too disappointing.

Lost in thought, my phone suddenly vibrated in my pocket.

Ye An took out his phone, and the words "Chen Zheyuan" popped up on the screen, which surprised him.

After curing General Chen Long's illness, they lost contact with each other.

What could be the reason for a phone call at this time?