Starting as a stray dog, I embarked on a journey of cultivation.

"Even if you've broken through to the Divine Control stage, you're still no match for someone in the Nascent Soul stage!"

Gou An couldn't help but speak another truth.

Although Shen Yu looked serious, as if facing a formidable enemy, he slowly said, "Don't worry, I have my own methods."

"Alright!" Seeing this, Gou An said no more. After all, taking him back was enough to complete his mission.

The airship continued flying through the air, and before long, Shen Yu, standing at the bow, suddenly said, "We've arrived."

Upon hearing this, Gou An got up from his chair and went to the bow of the ship to look at the distant land.

The airship was slowly descending, and a towering peak surrounded by spiritual energy appeared ahead.

From the foot of the mountain to the middle and then to the top, sect buildings can be seen everywhere. They are grand and luxurious, and from a distance, you can see many cultivators flying around the mountain.

However, the magical artifacts these cultivators used were mostly flying swords; the objects they used on their feet were quite varied.

There were large leaves, exquisite flying carpets, colorful gourds, and mechanical beasts made of metal...

According to Shen Yu, the disciples of the Hundred Refinements Sect mainly cultivate the art of weapon crafting and are skilled in crafting various magical treasures and artifacts.

Before it could get any closer, the Hundred Refinements Sect seemed to have spotted the approaching flying boat from the direction of the sect's main peak. Soon, several sect disciples riding on flying magical artifacts surrounded it and blocked its path.

"Halt, you intruder! This is the territory of the Hundred Refinements Sect. Please state your origin and purpose. If you have entered by mistake, please detour immediately."

Several disciples, wielding magical artifacts, blocked the path of the flying boat. Their gazes fell on Shen Yu at the bow of the boat. Seeing his calm and extraordinary demeanor, they remained polite and did not make trouble.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yu raised his hand and took out a token from his bosom. The token was engraved with intricate and exquisite patterns, and a faint spiritual light flowed around it.

Several disciples of the Hundred Refinements Sect glanced at the scene, and their expressions all changed.

They recognized the token; it was an exclusive token of the Hundred Refinements Sect elders, something that ordinary outer and inner disciples had no right to possess.

Shen Yu spoke calmly: "I am an old friend of Elder Geng Jizi of your sect. This token was given to me by him years ago. I have come here today to discuss important matters with him. Please inform him of this."

"So you're an old friend of Elder Geng! My apologies for my rudeness!" The disciples' expressions became even more respectful, and one of them immediately sent someone back to the mountain to report.

The remaining people lined up on both sides of the flying boat, escorting it all the way and leading it slowly towards the main peak of the Hundred Refinements Sect.

Before long, a figure sped through the air from the direction of the peak.

The flying artifact beneath the man's feet was quite interesting; it was a mechanical puppet shaped like a giant turtle, its shell covered with intricate metallic patterns, and it hummed as it soared through the air.

After the man flew closer, Gou An was able to see his appearance clearly.

The newcomer had gray hair, was slightly overweight, and looked somewhat unkempt.

Unlike other elders whom Gou An had seen before, who meticulously tied up their long hair, this elder had a wisp of flowing bangs hanging down his forehead, making him look somewhat unrestrained.

This person was Geng Jizi.

Upon catching sight of Shen Yu at the bow of the flying boat, Geng Jizi's face immediately lit up with a warm smile, and he waved to dismiss the disciples waiting around him.

"Brother Shen, it's been many years! You've actually found my Hundred Refinements Sect! Come with me!" With that, he turned the giant tortoise-shaped mechanical puppet under his feet and led the way.

"Elder Geng!" Shen Yu cupped his hands in greeting and quickly controlled the flying boat to follow the mechanical giant turtle, continuing its journey towards the summit.

As they approached the summit, a nearly transparent barrier stretched out in front of them, and the flying boat passed straight through it.

The moment you pass through the barrier, the scene before you suddenly changes, completely different from what you see outside the barrier.

Around the main peak, numerous floating islands of varying sizes cascade down the cliffs, and spiritual springs pour down from the cliffs, creating a magnificent and spectacular scene.

Gou An was greatly shocked, never expecting that the scenery he had just seen outside was just an illusion.

The true nature of the sect is still hidden inside.

Geng Jizi guided the flying boat and finally landed on one of the medium-sized floating islands.

The island is dotted with pavilions, and in the center there is a large courtyard filled with various forging furnaces and semi-finished magical artifacts. This is Geng Jizi's residence.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, come with me quickly. I have collected quite a few fine wines, but I haven't been able to bring myself to drink them yet." Geng Jizi descended the mechanical giant turtle, waved his hand at the stone table under the tree in the courtyard, and a set of wine utensils and several jars of well-packaged spiritual wine appeared.

Gou An sniffed it; the aroma was rich and mellow, indicating it was a good product.

Shen Yu jumped off the flying boat with Gou An and followed them.

After the three were seated, Geng Jizi glanced at Gou An, then looked at Shen Yu and asked with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Shen, who is this?"

"A new friend!" Shen Yu smiled slightly.

"Since he is Fellow Daoist Shen's friend, he is also my friend." Geng Jizi quickly opened the wine pot, poured a bowl for Gou An first, and then poured wine for Shen Yu.

After the drinks were poured, Geng Jizi asked Gou An, "May I ask what your Daoist name is, and which school you belong to?"

"A rogue cultivator!" Gou An picked up the wine, smelled it, and his mouth watered. "His Daoist name... Gou Daozi."

"That Daoist name is quite unique!" Geng Jizi laughed after hearing this, but did not delve into it. Instead, he turned his gaze back to Shen Yu: "Fellow Daoist Shen, what brings you here today? I have recently crafted a few fine magic treasures. If you are interested, I can sell them to you at a low price."

"I've come today not to buy any magical treasures!" Shen Yu chuckled and said, "but to ask you for a favor."

"Please speak, fellow Daoist!" Geng Jizi said with a smile, "As long as it's within my power, I will definitely do it for you."

"I'd like to ask you to help me disguise myself!" Shen Yu replied immediately.

Upon hearing this, Geng Jizi laughed and said, "What did I do back then? It was just a disguise, nothing serious."

As he spoke, he reached into his robes and pulled out a mask, saying, "This is the Thousand-Faced Mask that I crafted many years ago. Wearing it allows me to disguise myself as someone else, and unless you get very close, no one can tell the difference."

At this point, Geng Jizi even personally applied the sticker to his own face to demonstrate the effect.

The mask appeared to be made of metal, but once placed on the face, it would automatically conform to the face and modify the appearance. After a brief transformation, he really did become a different person.

"This mask can change into a hundred different faces, which is very convenient," Geng Jizi emphasized at the end.

"No!" Shen Yu shook her head. "I don't want to become someone else. I just want you to help me make some minor adjustments to my appearance. I just want Yi Cheng to look about 70-80% like I do now."

"Hiss!" Geng Jizi frowned in confusion upon hearing this. "Fellow Daoist, what's the matter? Do you think you're not good-looking enough? How are others supposed to live?"

"Just tell me if you can do it!" Shen Yu's eyes narrowed, and without further explanation, he looked serious and earnest.

Geng Jizi seemed to have sensed something from Shen Yu's eyes, so he stopped joking and saying nothing more. He simply nodded and said, "Don't worry, this isn't difficult. I guarantee you'll be satisfied."