A man from the Big Dipper, starting his charlatanship at Mount Tai.

The middle-aged beauty's reaction was so strange that even the Purple Mansion Saintess was intrigued.

She knew this item was extremely valuable, but was it so valuable that it moved the elders to such an extent that they even suspected there was something improper between her and Lin Xiu?

Even among those immortal gold-level beings, Elder Yunxia had never shown such an expression.

It can only be said that the Purple Mansion Saintess's vision is indeed somewhat limited, and the Purple Mansion Holy Land platform is also somewhat low. If it were a contemporary prodigy of the imperial clan, they would most likely be able to recognize this item.

"What kind of celestial ingredients?"

The middle-aged woman looked around and, seeing that the surrounding cultivators were all quite far away, lowered her voice and spoke.

“Holy Maiden, this matter is of great importance. This is not the place to talk. Let’s return to the Holy Land and discuss it further.”

Although the Holy Maiden of the Purple Mansion was still somewhat puzzled, she obediently nodded.

"it is good."

Having said that, the two said no more and immediately transformed into two streaks of light, flying towards the direction of the Purple Mansion Holy Land.

......

On the other side, Xia Jiuyou's side.

"Lin Xiu, you're a bastard who likes to trick female cultivators into having your children!"

After angrily uttering those words, Xia Jiuyou immediately turned and ran away.

Tears streamed down her face as she ran, glistening teardrops reflecting the sunlight. Her white dress billowed in the wind, exuding a delicate fragility amidst her cool elegance, like a fragile crystal, breathtakingly beautiful.

Passersby who witnessed this scene couldn't help but feel sorry for the victim.

"What's wrong with this girl? Why is she crying so hard?"

"Judging from her appearance, could it be that she's met a heartless man?"

"Tsk tsk, she's so beautiful, which bastard would bear to let her cry like this?"

Hearing these comments, Xia Jiuyou cried even harder.

Before she entered the martial arts world, she had read some classic novels about female cultivators being heartbroken after being deceived, and at the time she wondered why those female cultivators reacted so intensely.

Now she finally understands... the novel was actually true!

.......

Xia Jiuyou's heartbroken state did not last long.

As she was grieving, a powerful surge of energy suddenly came from the horizon.

The Northern Emperor Teng came to Lin Xiu's rescue!

In Lin Xiu's eyes, the Northern Emperor Teng was his great benefactor who saved him from disaster.

But in Xia Jiuyou's eyes, the Northern Emperor Teng was Lin Xiu's death warrant!

Riding on the Heavenly Emperor's chariot, surrounded by four spirits, and wielding the Heavenly Emperor's Holy Sword... this Northern Emperor Teng is truly too powerful.

Even Xia Jiuyou himself only had the confidence to defeat Wang Teng after advancing to the same level as him.

Lin Xiu is currently seriously injured. Can he defeat Wang Teng?

Xia Jiuyou's heart tightened, and he subconsciously stopped and looked in the direction of the battle.

Although she verbally called Lin Xiu a bastard, Xia Jiuyou couldn't help but worry about him.

Fortunately, the battle ended quickly.

After maintaining a stalemate for a period of time, Lin Xiu unleashed his powerful strength, instantly turning the tide with a beam of azure lotus light.

Not only did he easily send Wang Teng soaring into the sky, but he also completely defeated him in the ensuing battle. The entire process was fluid and effortless, showing no signs of being seriously injured.

Phew~ It's good that you're alright.

Xia Jiuyou finally felt relieved.

But the next second, she immediately cursed herself for being spineless.

"Xia Jiuyou, wake up! That guy is a scumbag, what's there to worry about?"

"He even managed to seduce the Holy Maiden of the Purple Mansion, so he probably has other women too!"

"How could such a scumbag allow himself to be in danger?"

Xia Jiuyou wiped away her tears forcefully, trying to calm herself down.

But Lin Xiu's ethereal face and his ever-smiling eyes kept appearing in her mind.

"Hmph! What a scumbag!"

Xia Jiuyou gritted her teeth, forcing herself not to think about these things.

However, this was not up to her.

As soon as Lin Xiu planted the golden battle flag and unleashed his imperial might, everyone's attention, including Xia Jiuyou's, was drawn to it.

Then came Lin Xiu's public declaration.

Lin Xiu clarified all the facts and allowed all forces that felt there were problems to consult him in person.

After hearing Lin Xiu's clarification, Xia Jiuyou's heart couldn't help but waver.

Since Lin Xiu has said that, perhaps... there really is some misunderstanding?

How about... we go hear his explanation tomorrow?

Just as she was hesitating, Gai Jiuyou's message arrived.

"My disciple, are you done crying? If you are, come back here first. I have something important to discuss with you."

Hearing her master's voice, Xia Jiuyou's nose tingled, and she almost cried again.

"Master... I'm sorry, I was too reckless."

"If Lin Xiu is unwilling to give you the Sacred Fruit because of this... Disciple... Disciple..."

Xia Jiuyou felt very guilty, fearing that Gai Jiuyou would not receive the sacred fruit because of his actions.

A few seconds later, Gai Jiuyou's helpless voice came from the jade pendant.

[Silly child, what are you saying? Come back quickly, your master needs to arrange your future cultivation progress.]

"Alright, disciple will be right there."

Xia Jiuyou wiped away her tears and obediently replied.

She has made up her mind.

If Lin Xiu is truly that kind of scumbag, and he really wants her to give birth, otherwise he won't give her the Nine Nether Sacred Fruit... then she should give birth!

Even if it's a deal, let's have the baby! Who's afraid of who?

......

A few minutes later, at the Myo-yu Nunnery.

Xia Jiuyou and Lin Xiu stared at each other in the air, several feet apart, creating a slightly awkward atmosphere.

Xia Jiuyou glared fiercely at Lin Xiu opposite her, but her gaze was still involuntarily drawn to him.

Lin Xiu was dressed in white, his black hair flowing like a waterfall, his face handsome as an immortal, and his temperament otherworldly.

His eyes, in particular, were clear and bright, as if they could reflect all things in the world, yet they were also unfathomable, making it impossible for people to see what he was thinking.

Xia Jiuyou was somewhat lost in thought.

But soon, she remembered the matter of the Purple Mansion Saintess, and immediately snorted coldly and turned her face away.

Lin Xiu was also sizing up Xia Jiuyou.

The girl before me was dressed in white, with skin as smooth as jade, and beautiful features. Her cool temperament carried a hint of stubbornness.

Especially now that her eyes are brimming with tears and her eye rims are slightly red, it adds to her fragile beauty.

Lin Xiu suddenly felt that Xia Jiuyou was quite beautiful like this, somewhat like her state when she was searching for traces of Gai Jiuyou after the Dark Turmoil in the original work.

However... that kind of state requires her to be heartbroken all the time, which is really not good for her.

Lin Xiu had thought that with his intervention, Xia Jiuyou might no longer have the "fragile girl mode" as in the original work.

As a result, the pattern that should have appeared on the adult Xia Jiuyou has now appeared on the female ghost Xia Jiuyou, making Lin Xiu sigh at the capriciousness of fate.

.......

Gai Jiuyou noticed Xia Jiuyou's gaze, smiled knowingly, and waved to Xia Jiuyou.

"Alright, You'er, stop glaring. Come here to your teacher."

Even though Gai Jiuyou had said that, Xia Jiuyou still glared at Lin Xiu fiercely before obediently walking up to Gai Jiuyou and bowing respectfully.

"Master, what do you want to tell your disciple?"

Xia Jiuyou made up her mind that if Gai Jiuyou told her that "Lin Xiu said he wouldn't give her the Sacred Fruit if she didn't give birth to him," then she would give birth!

However, the next second, Gai Jiuyou smiled and introduced it to Xia Jiuyou.

"Come, You'er, let me introduce you."

"This is your senior brother Lin. You two should get along well from now on."

"what?"

Upon hearing Gai Jiuyou's words, not only Lin Xiu was stunned, but even Xia Jiuyou opened her red lips in surprise.

Senior brother?

When did this happen? How come she didn't know?

Lin Xiu was also completely bewildered. When did he become Gai Jiuyou's disciple?

Is this old man joking?

However, Gai Jiuyou's expression was very serious, without the slightest hint of joking.

"Master, you...you're serious?"

Xia Jiuyou finally managed to find her voice and asked cautiously.

"Of course it's true."