I am in Yellow Maple Valley, and I have a demonic beast clone!

Chapter Sixty-Seven: Kill the Fu Family's Foundation Establishment! Return to the Taiyue Mountains! Little Jin Advances!

Outside the bamboo grove courtyard, a kilometer away, behind a hidden rock.

Two figures were hidden among them, their auras concealed so well that they almost blended into the surrounding environment.

Without careful investigation, it would be impossible to discover that there are two people hiding here.

The moonlight, like water, spilled through the bamboo grove, but couldn't penetrate this shadow.

One of them was thin and had a sinister face. He was about forty years old and had reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining cultivation.

He was dressed in dark gray night clothes, crouching behind the rocks like a venomous snake waiting for its prey.

Through the dense bamboo leaves, he stared intently at the secluded courtyard in the distance, his eyes filled with malice.

"Is that guy surnamed Zhou still inside?"

The other person asked in a low voice, his tone full of impatience.

The man was younger, in his early thirties, and at the eighth level of Qi Refining. He looked tired and impatient.

He had been staking out this place for three days and three nights and had long since had enough of this arduous task.

The sinister cultivator nodded, his gaze cold and menacing.

"He's still here. I saw him drinking tea in the courtyard this morning, chatting and laughing with that bitch Xin Ruyin."

The young cultivator's expression darkened further upon hearing this. He rubbed his aching neck and complained, "It's been three days already. How long is this Zhou guy planning to stay? Is he really planning to stay at Xin Ruyin's place for an extended period?"

The sinister cultivator let out a cold laugh.

"Stay permanently? A Foundation Establishment cultivator staying permanently for a Qi Refining stage woman? You're overthinking it. He'll only stay a few days at most; once the novelty wears off, he'll leave. And then..."

He didn't finish speaking, but the sinister look in his eyes said it all.

The young cultivator's eyes lit up, and he moved closer.

"It seems that Xin Ruyin, that bitch, has hooked up with this Lu guy. Otherwise, why would she suddenly let that Zhou guy stay in the courtyard? I've never seen her let anyone stay overnight in the courtyard before."

He paused, then muttered, "I don't know what's so great about that Zhou guy. He's just a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Is he worth Xin Ruyin fawning over like this? With her talent in formations, it's such a waste for her to be paired with a Foundation Establishment cultivator."

The sinister-looking cultivator glared at him.

"What do you know? A Foundation Establishment cultivator is like heaven to a Qi Refining stage rogue cultivator like Xin Ruyin. Being able to associate with a Foundation Establishment cultivator is a blessing she's accumulated over eight lifetimes. Besides, that Zhou fellow even helped her drive away our people, shouldn't she be grateful?"

The young cultivator curled his lip, feeling unconvinced but daring not to refute.

He paused for a moment, then asked, "What do we do now? We can't just keep squatting like this, can we?"

The sinister cultivator remained silent for a moment before saying, "Wait, wait for this Zhou fellow to leave. I don't believe he can stay here forever. Once he's gone, won't that bitch Xin Ruyin be completely at our mercy?"

A ruthless glint flashed in his eyes, and his voice became even colder.

"When the time comes, I'll let her know the consequences of offending the Fu family. The diagram of the Reversed Five Elements Formation must be handed over. If she knows what's good for her and obediently hands it over, perhaps I can spare her life. If she doesn't... hmph, I'll make her wish she were dead."

Upon hearing this, the young cultivator's eyes flashed with excitement. He licked his lips and lowered his voice, saying, "While Xin Ruyin isn't exactly a stunning beauty, her temperament...tsk tsk, truly elegant and refined. And Xiao Mei, although she's a maid, is quite pretty. Could we brothers have a taste of her sometime?"

The sinister-looking cultivator glared at him.

"Stop thinking about those things. What they want is the diagram of the Inverted Five Elements Formation. Getting the diagram is the important thing. As for those two women... Hmph, do with them as you please."

The young cultivator chuckled, a lewd glint in his eyes.

"That's good, that's good. I'll definitely give those two bitches a good taste of their flesh when the time comes."

The two continued to lie low, waiting for the day Zhou Ding would leave.

The night breeze rustled the bamboo leaves.

The moonlight was bright, but it couldn't penetrate this dark corner.

What they didn't know was...

Just as they were talking, in the quiet room of the bamboo grove courtyard, Zhou Ding slowly opened his eyes.

His divine sense surged out like a tide, instantly covering an area of ​​several miles in radius.

Every bamboo leaf, every rock, every inch of land was clearly presented in his mind.

He heard every word of the conversation between the two Fu family cultivators.

A hint of killing intent flashed in Zhou Ding's eyes.

It's the Fu family again.

Last time the Fu family came to cause trouble, I displayed my Foundation Establishment aura, which scared them away.

I thought they would back down, but instead of stopping, they became even more brazen.

Now they've actually sent people to spy on me, and they're even plotting this despicable thing.

If I leave, what will they do to Xin Ruyin and the others?

A chill ran through Zhou Ding's heart.

The diagram of the Inverted Five Elements Formation is the foundation upon which Xin Ruyin relies for survival.

The Fu family definitely won't give up easily if they want this formation diagram.

With me around, the Fu family didn't dare to come and cause trouble.

But once I leave...

How could Xin Ruyin and Xiao Mei, two frail women, withstand the coercion from the Fu family?

A cold glint flashed in Zhou Ding's eyes.

It seems we can't let Ruyin and the others stay in Tianxing Sect Market any longer.

We must take them away.

He turned to look at Xin Ruyin beside him.

Moonlight streamed in through the window, illuminating her face.

She was fast asleep, breathing steadily, with a faint smile on her lips.

Long eyelashes covered her eyelids, casting faint shadows in the moonlight.

Looking at her, Zhou Ding felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

Since this woman has chosen to follow him, he must protect her.

We must not let anyone hurt her.

……

The next morning.

Sunlight streamed through the bamboo grove, dispelling the chill of the night.

Dewdrops clung to the bamboo leaves, shimmering with iridescent colors in the sunlight.

Birds chirped merrily on the branches, adding a touch of life to the tranquil morning.

Inside the courtyard, in the pavilion.

Zhou Ding sat on a stone bench with a pot of spiritual tea in front of him.

The aroma of tea rises gently in the morning light.

Xin Ruyin and Xiao Mei stood to the side, their expressions different.

Xiao Mei looked sleepy, while Xin Ruyin remained as calm as ever.

"What? The Fu family is spying on us?"

Upon hearing Zhou Ding's words, Xiao Mei's pretty face turned pale, and her eyes were filled with terror.

Xin Ruyin also looked solemn, a hint of coldness flashing in her clear eyes.

She never expected that the Fu family would be so persistent.

After being driven away by Zhou Ding last time, they didn't dare to cause trouble at his door, so they resorted to surveillance instead.

This person is determined to obtain the Reversed Five Elements Formation and will not give up until they achieve their goal.

She took a deep breath and looked at Zhou Ding.

"Zhou Lang, what should we do?"

Her voice was calm, but there was a hint of worry in her eyes.

Zhou Ding looked at her with gentle eyes.

"Pack your bags, and come with me to leave here tomorrow."

Xin Ruyin was taken aback.

"Where do we go?"

Zhou Ding smiled slightly.

"Yellow Maple Valley".

Upon hearing this, Xin Ruyin felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

Yellow Maple Valley is Zhou Ding's sect.

With a Core Formation cultivator stationed there and protected by a mountain-guarding array, it is one of the safest places in the Yue Kingdom.

The fact that Zhou Ding wanted to take her there shows that he genuinely cared for her and truly considered her one of his own.

She nodded.

"it is good."

Xiao Mei listened from the side and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Great! We don't have to be afraid of those bad guys from the Fu family anymore!"

She jumped up with joy, but then became somewhat worried.

She looked at Zhou Ding and asked cautiously, "But...Young Master, will Yellow Maple Valley take us in? Neither Miss nor I are disciples of Yellow Maple Valley, can we go in?"

Zhou Ding shook his head.

"It's not Yellow Maple Valley, it's my cave dwelling in the Taiyue Mountains. I carved it out myself, and it's protected by formations, so it's much safer than here."

He paused, then added, "Moreover, the spiritual energy there is several times denser than here, which will also benefit Ruyin's condition. You can take care of Miss there without worrying about being disturbed."

Xiao Mei's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this.

"Really? That's great!"

She grabbed Xin Ruyin's hand and said excitedly, "Miss, we can go to the young master's cave now! We don't have to be afraid of those bad guys anymore!"

Seeing her happy expression, Xin Ruyin also smiled faintly.

She looked at Zhou Ding, her eyes full of tenderness.

"Then let's go pack up now."

She took Xiaomei and turned to go inside.

……

The next day, early in the morning.

The sky was just beginning to lighten, and a light morning mist still shrouded the bamboo forest.

Dewdrops dampened the bamboo leaves, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees.

Zhou Ding stood in the courtyard waiting.

Xin Ruyin and Xiao Mei came out of the house.

She glanced back at the small wooden house, a complex look flashing in her eyes.

That was where she had lived for many years.

There is the bamboo forest she is familiar with, the pavilion she loves, and the small courtyard to which she has poured countless efforts.

Every corner holds her memories.

Now, it's time to leave.

She didn't know if she would ever come back.

Xiaomei was also a little reluctant to leave, but she was more excited.

"Miss, stop looking, let's go. The young master's cave is definitely better than this."

Xin Ruyin nodded and turned to follow Zhou Ding.

The three left the bamboo grove courtyard and arrived outside the market.

Zhou Ding took out the Divine Wind Boat, and with a thought, the small white boat instantly grew larger, becoming about ten feet long.

The boat has a sleek, graceful shape and gleams with a faint white sheen in the morning light.

"Let's go up."

Zhou Ding was the first to leap onto the bow of the boat, followed closely by Xin Ruyin and Xiao Mei.

The Divine Wind Boat slowly rose into the air, then transformed into a white streak of light and sped away into the distance.

The bamboo leaves rustled, and the quiet little courtyard grew farther and farther away, eventually disappearing into the morning mist.

Xin Ruyin stood on the boat, looking back in that direction, a complex look flashing in her eyes.

There was reluctance, nostalgia, and a touch of trepidation.

Zhou Ding noticed her emotions and reached out to put his arm around her waist.

"Don't worry, things will get better in the future."

Xin Ruyin leaned on his shoulder and whispered, "Mmm."

The Divine Wind Boat flew higher and higher, farther and farther.

The Tianxing Sect Marketplace grew smaller and smaller until it became a blurry dot and disappeared into the distance.

……

The Divine Wind Boat sped through the air at an astonishing speed.

Below are rolling mountains, lush forests, and winding rivers.

Occasionally, one can see a few ordinary towns, with wisps of smoke rising from chimneys and the sounds of chickens and dogs.

You can also see the escape lights of some cultivators, flashing by in the distance.

Xiao Mei sat in the Divine Wind Boat, excitedly looking down.

"Young Master, how long will it take us to reach Yellow Maple Valley?"

Her voice was full of anticipation, and her eyes sparkled.

This was the first time she had ever left Yuanwu Kingdom, the first time she had ever ridden a flying magical artifact, and the first time she had ever looked down from such a high place.

Everything was so new and exciting.

The mountains, the rivers, the towns, and the scenery she had never seen before dazzled her.

Zhou Ding smiled slightly.

Half a day is enough.

Xin Ruyin sat beside him, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

As she gazed at the rapidly receding scenery below, a complex mix of emotions welled up within her.

There was reluctance, anticipation, and a touch of trepidation.

She didn't know what the Taiyue Mountains looked like, what Zhou Ding's cave looked like, or what her future life would be like.

But as long as Zhou Ding was there, she felt at ease.

Zhou Ding noticed her emotions and reached out to put his arm around her waist.

"My secluded cave dwelling in the Taiyue Mountains is no less impressive than your Bamboo Garden."

He paused, then added, "The spiritual energy there is several times denser than here. You can study formations there in peace without worrying about being disturbed or living in constant fear."

Upon hearing this, Xin Ruyin leaned on his shoulder and whispered, "Mm."

Just then.

A cold glint suddenly flashed in Zhou Ding's eyes.

He sensed with his divine sense that the two auras had caught up with him.

Moreover, he is a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.

Zhou Ding felt a chill run down his spine, then sneered.

The Fu family is truly a persistent ghost.

He turned to Xin Ruyin and said in a deep voice, "Ruyin, you take the Divine Wind Boat ahead, and I will follow you later."

Xin Ruyin's expression changed, and she guessed what had happened.

"Zhou Lang, be careful."

Her voice was full of worry, and her eyes flashed with tension.

Zhou Ding nodded.

"Don't worry, I'll be back soon."

He paused, then added, "Just keep flying forward, don't look back."

Xin Ruyin took a deep breath and nodded.

"I see."

Zhou Ding glanced at her one last time, then his figure flashed as he leaped off the Divine Wind Boat and landed in the dense forest below.

……

Deep in the dense forest, ancient trees reach for the sky, blocking out the sun.

Sunlight filters through the dense foliage, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

The air was filled with the damp scent of grass and trees, and the occasional chirping of birds and insects added to the tranquility.

Zhou Ding landed behind a large tree, concealed his aura, and waited quietly.

He released Little Gold, letting it lurk underground, ready to strike at any moment.

Xiao Jin understood immediately and instantly disappeared underground without a trace.

Zhou Ding closed his eyes, and his divine sense spread out like mercury, covering an area of ​​several miles around.

The locations of the two Fu family cultivators were clearly presented in his mind.

They are flying in this direction at a very fast speed.

Zhou Ding's lips curled up slightly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

……

A moment later, a whooshing sound came from the distant horizon.

A flying boat sped by at great speed, arriving in an instant.

Two figures stood on the flying boat, both of whom were at the Foundation Establishment stage.

One of them was burly, with a face full of scars, and had the cultivation level of the early Foundation Establishment stage.

He was dressed in a black outfit, with a storage bag hanging from his waist.

The other person was thinner, with a sinister face, and was also in the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

He wore a gray robe, his eyes were cold, and his aura was obscure and difficult to discern, giving people a sinister feeling.

Their eyes flashed like lightning as they scanned the area ahead.

"Why haven't we caught up yet? Did we go the wrong way?"

The burly cultivator frowned, his tone full of impatience.

The sinister cultivator shook his head.

"Don't worry, it might be just ahead. That guy surnamed Zhou has two burdens with him, he can't run fast."

The burly cultivator snorted coldly.

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"To capture a rogue cultivator in the Qi Refining stage, you need the two Foundation Establishment cultivators to take action? That's making a mountain out of a molehill. Wouldn't it have been enough to send a few Qi Refining cultivators? Why make us make the trip ourselves?"

The sinister-looking cultivator smiled.

"Isn't that guy surnamed Zhou there? He's a Foundation Establishment cultivator; sending a Qi Refining cultivator would be suicide!"

The burly monk curled his lip in disdain.

"So what if he's a Foundation Establishment cultivator? With the two of us joining forces, are we afraid of just one? I want to see just what kind of skills that Zhou guy has that dares to ruin the Fu family's plans."

Just then—

A beast's roar suddenly came from the dense forest below.

The roar was deafening, carrying a violent demonic aura, and instantly shattered the silence of the mountains and forests.

Startled, countless birds took flight, fluttering and soaring into the sky.

Immediately afterwards, a dense aura of demonic beasts surged into the sky, carrying a chilling pressure.

The two men's expressions changed, and they quickly looked down.

"It's a monster!"

A look of surprise flashed in the sinister cultivator's eyes, and his divine sense instantly reached out to scan downwards.

The burly cultivator's eyes lit up.

"Judging by its aura, it seems to be a level two demonic beast! And with such a strong aura, it might really be a level two demonic beast!"

A level-two demon beast, its entire body is a treasure.

Fur can be used to craft defensive magical artifacts, bones can be used to craft offensive magical artifacts, and essence and blood can be used to refine elixirs.

A level 2 high-level demonic beast is worth at least several thousand spirit stones.

"Let's go down and take a look!"

The burly cultivator made a quick decision, put away the flying boat, and the two concealed their presence, quietly landing in the dense forest.

……

Deep in the dense forest, ancient trees reach for the sky, and the light is dim.

The two concealed their auras and cautiously approached the direction from which the demonic beast's aura had come from.

They held their breath, their footsteps so light they were almost silent.

The burly cultivator held a giant black axe in his hand, while the sinister cultivator gripped a cyan longsword, ready to strike at any moment.

But after searching for a while, they couldn't find the monster.

All around was silent, except for the rustling of leaves in the wind and the beating of their own hearts.

"strangeness……"

The sinister cultivator frowned, a sense of unease rising in his heart.

He looked around and felt that something was wrong.

The burly cultivator also had a solemn expression.

"No, that aura was clearly right here just now, how could it suddenly disappear?"

He gripped his giant axe tightly, scanning his surroundings warily.

Just then—

The sinister cultivator suddenly screamed, clutched his head, blood gushing from his seven orifices, and died instantly!

He didn't even have time to let out a complete scream before his body went limp and he fell to the ground, lifeless.

His eyes were wide open, filled with terror and confusion; he died without ever knowing how he died.

"Old Lin!"

The burly cultivator was shocked and retreated rapidly, simultaneously summoning a defensive magic artifact, a layer of earth-yellow light shield instantly enveloping his entire body.

"who!"

He roared in shock and anger, scanning his surroundings but finding nothing.

All around was silent, except for the pounding of his own heart.

Just then—

The ground beneath my feet suddenly cracked open!

A golden figure burst forth from the ground at an astonishing speed!

That's Xiao Jin!

Its entire body was shrouded in a faint purple light, and its two front paws gleamed with a dark light as it fiercely clawed at the burly cultivator!

Before the burly cultivator could react, the dark claws slammed into his protective aura.

"laugh--"

That yellowish-brown light shield, as if made of paper, was torn apart instantly!

The burly cultivator was terrified and, without thinking, retreated rapidly.

But it was too late.

Xiao Jin was too fast; he couldn't dodge it at all.

Like a golden lightning bolt, it instantly caught up with the burly cultivator, its dark claws slashing fiercely across his waist and abdomen.

"ah--!"

The burly cultivator screamed in agony as his body was split in two, blood splattering everywhere and his internal organs spilling out.

His eyes widened in disbelief.

He died without understanding how he died.

In the blink of an eye, two Foundation Establishment cultivators died.

Zhou Ding emerged from the shadows, looking calmly at the two corpses on the ground.

He glanced at the sinister monk lying on the ground.

The cultivator bled from all seven orifices, his death a gruesome sight; he had died from the Soul-Destroying Thorn.

Zhou Ding was secretly pleased.

This Soul-Destroying Thorn is really useful.

Silent and invisible, it directly attacks the primordial spirit, making it impossible to defend against.

With his early-stage Core Formation spiritual power, dealing with Foundation Establishment cultivators was as easy as killing a chicken.

He crouched down, took the storage bags from their waists, and probed them with his divine sense.

Spirit stones, pills, magical artifacts... all added up to over a thousand spirit stones.

There are also some talismans and materials, which are quite valuable.

Zhou Ding nodded in satisfaction and put the storage bag away.

Then, he raised his hand and waved it, and a ball of Foundation Establishment True Fire landed on the two corpses.

The flames spread instantly, engulfing the corpse.

Moments later, the two corpses turned to ashes, which were scattered by the wind and left no trace.

Zhou Ding withdrew his gaze and sped off in the direction Xin Ruyin had left.

……

It was evening.

As the sun sets, the evening glow paints half the sky red. Golden sunlight spills down, casting a warm halo over the mountains.

The Taiyue Mountains are a continuous range of peaks, shrouded in clouds and mist.

A white streak of light pierced the sky; it was the Divine Wind Boat.

Xin Ruyin stood at the bow of the boat, looking back with worry.

Her hands were gripping her sleeves tightly, her knuckles turning white.

She had already gone ahead as Zhou Ding had instructed.

But Zhou Ding didn't catch up for a long time, which made her feel uneasy.

Xiaomei nervously gripped her sleeve, her little face full of worry.

"Miss, will the young master be alright? Are those two men who chased after us very powerful?"

Xin Ruyin took a deep breath, suppressing her worries.

"No, Zhou Lang is always a steady and reliable person."

She said this both to comfort Xiaomei and to comfort herself.

Just then, a whooshing sound came from behind.

A figure in cyan rushed over; it was Zhou Ding.

Xin Ruyin's eyes lit up, and a huge weight was finally lifted from her heart.

Zhou Ding landed on the Divine Wind Boat and smiled slightly.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

Xin Ruyin shook her head, her eyes full of concern.

"It's good that you're alright."

Xiaomei breathed a sigh of relief, patting her chest and saying, "I was so scared! Young master, you're finally back! I thought..."

She didn't finish speaking, but the worry in her eyes said it all.

Zhou Ding smiled but didn't say anything more.

He turned to look ahead.

The Taiyue Mountains are right in front of us.

"Is this the Taiyue Mountains?"

Xiaomei looked down curiously, her eyes full of wonder.

The mountains stretch endlessly, shrouded in mist, with ancient trees reaching for the sky and waterfalls and springs flowing freely.

Occasionally, a few birds can be seen flying by, accompanied by their clear chirping.

Zhou Ding nodded.

Occasionally, a few birds can be seen flying by, accompanied by their clear chirping.

Zhou Ding nodded.

"From now on, this will be our home."

A moment later, the Divine Wind Boat passed through layers of clouds and landed in a secluded valley.

The valley is small, surrounded by steep peaks, and accessible only by a narrow passage. It is shaded by lush trees, abundant with flowers and grasses, and a small stream flows gently through it.

The stream is crystal clear, and you can see fish swimming in it.

The entrance to the cave is located deep in the valley, shrouded in a five-colored light curtain.

The light screen flowed continuously, exuding a resilient and profound aura.

Five-colored lights flashed alternately, guarding the entrance to the entire cave.

Xin Ruyin looked at the five-colored light screen, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"This is... the Five Elements Mystic Light Array?"

Her mastery of formations was extremely high; she recognized the origin of this formation at a glance.

She carefully examined the runes on the light screen, secretly admiring them.

The person who set up this formation was a seasoned expert with an ingenious layout, far superior to ordinary formation masters.

Zhou Ding nodded.

"This formation comes from a fallen Core Formation cultivator and can temporarily withstand attacks from early Core Formation cultivators."

Upon hearing this, Xin Ruyin was even more shocked.

It can withstand attacks from cultivators in the early stages of Core Formation... The value of this formation is immeasurable.

She looked at Zhou Ding, her eyes filled with admiration.

My husband is indeed unfathomable.

Zhou Ding took out the jade tablet and shook it gently.

The five-colored light curtain rippled and a portal opened.

"Go in."

The three stepped inside.

……

Inside the cave, the spiritual energy was abundant, several times more concentrated than outside.

As soon as they entered, Xin Ruyin and Xiao Mei felt the overwhelming spiritual energy that greeted them, and their spirits were lifted.

The spiritual energy was so dense that it was almost tangible; with each breath, one could feel it circulating within the body, nourishing the meridians and flesh.

"Such a rich spiritual energy!"

Xiaomei exclaimed in surprise, her eyes filled with disbelief.

She had lived in Tianxingzong Market for so many years and had never seen a place with such abundant spiritual energy.

The spiritual energy there is like thin air compared to this place.

Xin Ruyin was even more shocked.

She looked around, her gaze settling on the Spirit Eye Spring.

Spring water gushed forth, and a misty spiritual aura permeated the entire cave.

The spring water is crystal clear, and you can faintly see a faint spiritual light flowing through it.

"This is... the Spring of Spiritual Eyes..."

She murmured to herself, her eyes filled with disbelief.

The Spring of Spiritual Eyes is a treasure that is extremely rare and hard to come by.

With it, cultivation speed can be increased several times.

Who would have thought that Zhou Yu would have such a fortunate opportunity?

Zhou Ding smiled slightly as he looked at the two women's surprised expressions.

"From now on, this will be your home. You can stay as long as you want."

Xiao Mei cheered and pulled Xin Ruyin inside.

"Miss, miss, come and look! This place is huge! There's even a spring! And so many rooms!"

As Zhou Ding watched the two women's excited backs, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

In the days to come, he will renovate this cave dwelling.

Let this place truly become their home.

……

In the following period, Zhou Ding carried out a major renovation of the cave dwelling.

He used magic to expand the cave, doubling the original space that was several tens of feet square.

The new space is more spacious and can accommodate three people.

Several new stone chambers were also built, serving as bedrooms, meditation rooms, alchemy rooms, and library rooms.

Each stone chamber is meticulously decorated, with luminous pearls for lighting, meditation cushions, stone tables, and stone benches.

He also transplanted various flowers and plants from outside and planted them in different parts of the cave, adding more vitality to the originally monotonous stone chamber.

There are emerald green orchids, bright red peonies, and elegant chrysanthemums, blooming all year round and exuding a wonderful fragrance.

Xiaomei loves these flowers and plants the most. She waters and prunes them every day, keeping herself very busy.

She also created a small garden in a corner, planting all kinds of flowers and plants that she liked, and she would spend a long time there every day.

Xin Ruyin set up a small array workshop in her quiet room.

She neatly arranged the array diagrams, flags, and materials, and set up several simple arrays to aid her research.

Every day, she would spend several hours here, deducing various formations.

The two women were very satisfied with the brand-new cave dwelling.

Xiaomei was so happy she couldn't stop smiling.

"Young master, this place is so much better than our Bamboo Garden! It's bigger and more beautiful, and the spiritual energy is so rich! Plus, there are so many flowers and plants!"

Zhou Ding smiled.

"If you like it, that's good."

……

The days passed by.

Zhou Ding practiced the Yin-Yang Creation Technique with Xin Ruyin every day, and spent the rest of his time cultivating the Azure Origin Sword Technique and the Hundred Beasts Body Forging Technique.

The effects of dual cultivation are getting better and better.

When the night was deep and quiet, the two of them would be alone in a room, guiding the circulation of their internal energy according to the exercises.

The two energies of Yin and Yang flow between them, interacting and promoting each other.

The yang energy within Xin Ruyin's body was continuously transformed into pure true essence, which was then transferred into Zhou Ding's body, causing his cultivation level to increase at a visible rate.

The feeling was like a warm stream flowing continuously into his body, nourishing his meridians and strengthening his vital energy.

As for Xin Ruyin herself, due to the balance of Yin and Yang, her Dragon Roar Body was completely suppressed, and she no longer had to worry about getting sick.

The yin and yang energies in her body gradually balanced, and the yang energy that would have killed her now became nourishment for her body.

Her complexion improved, no longer the sickly paleness of before, but with a healthy rosy glow.

Her spirits were also improving, and she was no longer as easily fatigued as before, allowing her to continuously deduce formations for several hours at a time.

Xiaomei saw this and was delighted.

Every time she saw the young lady's rosy cheeks, bright eyes, and light steps, she couldn't help but secretly wipe away her tears.

Miss is finally better.

Finally, I don't have to suffer anymore.

……

Time flies, and half a year has passed.

On this day, in a quiet room.

Zhou Ding sat cross-legged and closed his eyes to cultivate.

Within his body, the azure true essence circulated rapidly through his meridians, washing over his limbs and bones again and again.

The true essence was much richer and purer than it had been half a year ago, and when it flowed through the meridians, there was a faint whistling sound.

He could clearly feel that his cultivation level was steadily improving.

We are getting closer and closer to the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

He opened his eyes, a look of satisfaction flashing in them.

At this rate, he should be able to attempt to reach the late stage of Foundation Establishment in about a year at most.

Just then—

He suddenly sensed something.

A violent aura emanated from beside the Spirit Eye Spring.

The aura fluctuated in strength and intensity, sometimes high and sometimes low, filled with chaos and rage, as if it could spiral out of control at any moment.

Zhou Ding's expression changed, and he flashed to the side of the Spirit Eye Spring.

Little Jin was curled up by the spring, his aura becoming extremely violent.

Its body shimmered with a faint golden light, and beneath its fur, countless small snakes seemed to be slithering about, bulging out in twisted protrusions.

Those bumps rolled under the skin, sometimes bulging up and sometimes flattening, a sight that was shocking to behold.

Its eyes were tightly closed, and it emitted a low growl, a painful howl.

The roar was filled with pain and struggle.

Zhou Ding's pupils contracted.

Is... Xiao Jin going to advance?!