After I stopped trying, a rich woman trained me into a demon emperor.

On the other side, Zhou Ran came out of the antique market with a small box in his hand.

He spent only two hundred yuan to buy a replica of Chen Ya's ancestral ring, with cloud patterns on it being very similar.

He found a quiet, deserted park near the Sunshine Community.

"Old Deng, who exactly are you?"

Zhou Ran asked coldly in his heart.

"You better have something really big to do, kid!"

Otherwise, do not disturb this emperor's recuperation of his soul.

Ye Futian's voice remained arrogant.

"Stop talking nonsense, we're in this together now."

You passed on that "Yin Yang Manual" to me, wasn't it just so you could use me to help you reshape your soul?

How can we cooperate happily if they won't even reveal their background?

Zhou Ran's tone was very calm.

He knew that the old monster had no good intentions, otherwise he wouldn't have tried to forcibly possess his body in the first place.

Fortunately, the Earth's scarce spiritual energy saved his life.

He has no problem cultivating immortality for himself; he also wants to cultivate immortality.

I'm afraid that one day when I achieve mastery of my cultivation, I'll end up doing all the work for this old monster.

He understood the principle that nominally raising apprentices was actually raising furnaces for cultivation.

That's how it's written in fantasy novels.

"How dare you!"

After Ye Futian was enraged, he remained silent for a moment, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.

"Fine, it won't hurt to let this ignorant brat know a little."

"I am the number one demon emperor of all time in the immortal realm, Ye Futian!"

Ten thousand years ago, I forcibly engaged in dual cultivation with several empresses, which angered those hypocritical Heavenly Emperors.

Surrounded and attacked by them, his physical body was ultimately destroyed, and a wisp of his soul was sealed in that ring, ending up in this desolate, spiritually barren place.

Forced dual cultivation?

Old Deng's statement is truly refreshing and unconventional.

Zhou Ran's heart was stirred, even though it sounded very mysterious.

But at least it confirms that cultivators truly exist in this world.

"So what exactly is the Yin-Yang Technique?"

Why are Chen Ya and I able to become stronger?

"The Yin-Yang Technique is a supreme demonic art that seizes the creation of heaven and earth and utilizes the complementary effects of Yin and Yang!"

Everything has yin and yang, and the union of men and women is the most basic harmony of yin and yang.

"By engaging in dual cultivation with that woman and seizing the yin essence accumulated within her body over many years, you can naturally draw qi into your body and enter the Qi Condensation Realm."

Ye Futian explained.

"Gathering Qi is only the beginning of cultivating immortality."

To become stronger, one needs more treasures imbued with spiritual energy.

A treasure imbued with spiritual energy?

"Was the ring you were hiding in before one of those treasures?"

"What kind of treasure is that?"

Ye Futian's voice was full of disdain.

"It's just a piece of ordinary iron tainted with a little spiritual energy. In my eyes, it's no different from a roadside stone."

Otherwise, how could it have been destroyed by a single drop of your mortal blood?

"True spiritual treasures are the rare and precious materials hidden in mountains, rivers, lakes, antiques, and jade—those are the things that will truly benefit us!"

Zhou Ran suddenly realized.

It seems that if you want to improve your skills quickly, you should come to Panjiayuan more often.

"Besides dual cultivation with a woman, are there any other methods of cultivating the Yin-Yang Manual?"

Zhou Ran continued to ask.

He clearly felt that the Yin energy that entered his body this morning was far different from the first time.

If I have to rely on this spiritual energy for my future cultivation...

That iron pestle can't be ground into a needle!

"nonsense!"

Ye Futian rebuked,

"The union of Yin and Yang is merely the fastest shortcut to getting started!"

This technique is extremely domineering, capable of devouring the spiritual energy of all things for its own use!

Whether it's the spiritual energy contained within jade and antiques, the essence of plants and trees wandering in the world, or even the cultivation level of an enemy, it can all be devoured!

"Once you have mastered the basics of your cultivation, you will be able to awaken the 'Demon Eye,' see through illusions, and perceive the location of spiritual energy."

At that time, all the wonders of the world will have nowhere to hide in your eyes!

"The woman's constitution last night wasn't special; it was just that her primordial yin energy had been accumulating for a while."

"You've got quite the good looks; you could find a top-tier cultivation partner for dual cultivation."

Zhou Ran nodded, finally having a vague direction for the future.

He stood up, dusted himself off, and walked toward his "doghouse" where he had lived for three years.

He took out his key and turned the doorknob.

Then, he saw something that made him want to vomit.

In the cramped rented room, Su Xiaoxiao was throwing clothes from the closet into her suitcase one by one.

Zhao Tao, on the other hand, sat on his bed like a master, looking at him with a mocking expression.

Zhao Tao and Su Xiaoxiao were not surprised at all to see Zhou Ran return.

Instead, his face was filled with smugness and mockery.

"Oh, you're back?"

Zhao Tao got up from the bed, walked up to Zhou Ran, patted him on the shoulder, and spoke in a flippant tone.

"I thought you were too scared to come back after being beaten up yesterday."

Not a buddy!

Who hit whom yesterday?

Zhou Ran was amused by his forced attempt to save face.

Su Xiaoxiao also stopped what she was doing.

Under the lights, she saw Zhou Ran's perfect figure and star-like face, and for a moment she was reluctant to let her go.

She became even more determined to manipulate Zhou Ran and turn him into her exclusive lapdog.

"Zhou Ran, if you kneel down and beg me now, maybe I'll consider staying."

She packed her suitcase, crossed her arms, and struck her usual haughty pose.

"Tao is going to buy me an LV bag this afternoon."

And you? Besides that broken bracelet, have you ever given me any luxury goods?

"I've been with you for three years, and I don't even have a decent piece of clothing."

Do you know what my classmates say about me behind my back?

At this thought, two perfectly timed tears streamed from the corners of Su Xiaoxiao's eyes.

"Zhou Ran... blame yourself for not knowing how to cherish it."

Everything I did was forced upon me by your own hand.

Although her voice was harsh, the regret it carried was just right.

She is a complete PUA master.

Zhou Ran had never complained about Su Xiaoxiao before, always attributing the problem to her own lack of effort.

This time, however, he didn't say anything.

He simply watched the clown in front of him calmly as he performed his best.

This calm made both Zhao Tao and Su Xiaoxiao feel inexplicably uncomfortable.

This is completely different from the script they had envisioned.

After Zhou Ran calmed down, shouldn't he have knelt down and begged for forgiveness while crying?

Do I still want to work at the gym?

Should Chen Ya's private lessons be renewed?

"What are you looking at? I hit the nail on the head, now you have nothing to say?"

Seeing that he remained unmoved, Su Xiaoxiao raised her voice even higher.

Zhao Tao also felt a little embarrassed, so he put his arm around Su Xiaoxiao's waist and looked at Zhou Ran provocatively.

"What? You're not convinced?"

Su Xiaoxiao is my woman now, you'd better face reality.

"For the sake of our past 'brotherhood,' don't bother us again."

"Oh, are you done cleaning up?"

"Get out of here once you're done cleaning up."

"What did you say?"

Zhao Tao's face darkened.

"You fucking dare tell me to get out?"

Su Xiaoxiao was so angry that she was trembling all over.

"Zhou Ran! You've disappointed me so much!"

I advise you to rephrase your words, or you'll lose me completely!

Zhou Ran ignored their shouts.

With one hand holding the suitcase, he ignored Zhao Tao's pulling and grabbed Su Xiaoxiao's neck with the other.

"I've wanted to throw these worn-out shoes away for a long time."

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly exerted force in his arm and swung it forward!

Su Xiaoxiao and her suitcase were easily tossed into the stairwell by him, like two pieces of trash!