: Ask Yourself

After hearing Xin Ruyin's words, Yan Ruyan hesitated for a moment, "This... isn't a good idea, after all, it's about watching..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Xin Ruyin's laughter.

"Okay, okay."

Xin Ruyin's eyebrows and eyes were curved.

"The Miaoyin Sect's intentions are directed at you, a newly promoted Core Formation cultivator, not Senior Lu. His cultivation is extraordinary; why would he care about such a trivial matter?"

She paused, her tone revealing undisguised curiosity.

"I'm mainly curious about what treasures are inside this box."

"That……"

Yan Ruyan smiled radiantly, her hesitation vanished, and her eyes sparkled with anticipation.

"Then...shall we open it and take a look?"

"Okay! Let's open it and see!"

A gentle spiritual energy swept by, and the jade box opened with a sound, revealing a pair of jade pendants lying quietly inside, shaped like two phoenixes singing in harmony.

It is translucent and emerald green, with a faint, shimmering light flowing through it, and a gentle, peaceful aura that nourishes the soul.

"Ha, 'Warm Spirit Jade'? And a pair?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Yan Ruyan's eyes, followed by a knowing smile.

"The couple from Miaoyin Sect are quite generous. This jade is very helpful in stabilizing the soul and resisting inner demons. It is quite valuable, second only to the Bodhi Tree Bead. They must have known that I recently formed my core and specially selected it. The other one... is probably specially reserved for Sister Ruyin."

Upon hearing this, Xin Ruyin shook her head and politely declined, saying, "This is a congratulatory gift given to my sister for her Core Formation; you should..."

Before she could finish speaking, Yan Ruyan waved her hand and pointed, and the pair of Wen Shen jade pendants in the jade box separated, with one of them flying steadily to Xin Ruyin's front.

"Sister, you are mistaken."

Yan Ruyan interrupted her, "The couple from Miaoyin Sect are very thoughtful. When they prepared this gift, they must have considered various scenarios. Perhaps they had already thought of the different situations in the cave. If it was just for me, they could have just given one item. Now it is a pair of pendants."

"Furthermore, if Senior Lu were here in person, what they would bring out would likely be far more valuable than these jade pendants. They would definitely have prepared multiple jade boxes for various occasions, do you believe me?"

Xin Ruyin looked at the warm jade pendant floating in front of her, feeling the peaceful aura within it, and remained silent for a moment.

Yan Ruyan smiled and said, "So, it's perfect that you and I, as sisters, each keep one of these jade pendants. Don't refuse anymore. We two travel this world together, relying on each other. To the outside world, we are one."

Xin Ruyin said no more, but nodded slightly and put away the "Warm Spirit Jade".

"This is such a valuable item; if it's truly a return gift, what should we use?"

Yan Ruyan put the jade box and jade pendant into her storage bag and replied, "It's alright, we'll talk about it later. Anyway, I still have quite a few things, some of which are quite valuable. Since it's a matter of reciprocity, I won't let their good intentions go unappreciated."

With a mind as small as a mustard seed, I roam freely in all directions.

They noticed unusual fluctuations coming from the outside world.

Lu Jianghe's mind stirred slightly, and the Yin spirit residing in the small world within his body immediately emerged.

They instantly caught the sound of the two women talking in the cave corridor.

In an instant, the cause and effect became clear to me.

The visit of Mr. and Mrs. Wang Heng of Miaoyin Sect, who left behind the Wen Shen Jade Pendant, and the various scenes of the two women accepting the gift and discussing matters, were all within my perception.

At this moment, most of the true fire in the alchemy furnace had been extinguished, leaving only a few scattered embers flickering uncertainly.

The furnace's brilliance faded, and it fell silent.

Lu Jianghe's true form remained seated cross-legged on the futon, but the breath he exhaled from his mouth and nose transformed into two visible condensed white mists.

It coils like a python, winding and hanging on the wall.

Each long, slow breath caused two python-shaped clouds to expand, contract, rise, and fall accordingly.

Lu Jianghe pointed with his Yin Spirit, and the whisk he obtained from Elder Jinxia of the Red Light Sect flew out of his storage bag, transforming into a stream of light that passed through the courtyard and hovered in front of the two women in the corridor.

"This is what we'll use as a return gift."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Yin God's body pierced through the cave wall and rose like smoke and clouds, heading straight towards the Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain at the top of Tianxing City.

Xin Ruyin and Yan Ruyan looked at the radiant whisk before them.

"This...is it a magical artifact?"

Xin Ruyin asked with a slight hesitation.

Yan Ruyan nodded. "It is indeed a magical artifact, and of excellent quality."

A thoughtful look flashed in her eyes.

Speaking of which, since successfully forming her core, she has not yet refined her natal magic weapon.

The cultivation technique she practiced was essentially derived from the Blood Spirit Great Art of the Ghost Spirit Sect.

Now that she is far away from Tiannan and her mental shackles have been lifted, this skill has become an invisible constraint for her.

When she severed ties with the past, she already harbored the desire to cultivate a new technique that was more suitable for her.

According to the common practice in the cultivation world, once a cultivator successfully forms their core...

They will then begin to refine their own natal magic weapon that matches their cultivation method, either for attack or for trapping enemies and protecting themselves.

The reason why Yan Ruyan did not think deeply about this matter in a short period of time was that she had a deeper thought hidden in her heart.

She longed to learn the martial arts techniques of Lu Jianghe, the man who had "abducted" her to this place.

Although she appeared as bright and beautiful as a young girl, her mind was far more profound and complex than Xin Ruyin had imagined.

Having witnessed those offensive techniques, the profound methods of dividing and separating Yin spirits at will, she had long yearned for and longed for such techniques that concerned the fundamentals of the Great Dao and contained supreme supernatural powers.

If she could have this opportunity, she would be willing to pay any price.

However, the key issue is not whether she can pay the price, but whether the senior is willing to pass on his knowledge.

As she traveled from Kuixing Island to Tianxing City, she clearly sensed that Senior Lu seemed to have no romantic feelings for her or Xin Ruyin whatsoever.

Whether in speech, behavior, or handling of matters, he always treated his juniors with the same respect.

This stirred up a strange, indescribable feeling within her.

She has a vision but finds it difficult to express it, and the other party has no demands, leaving her with no way to exert any effort, so she is left hanging in mid-air.

This delicate situation made her feel both at ease and somewhat inexplicably lost.

The peace of mind comes from not having to worry about becoming a cultivation vessel or a plaything. Being able to cultivate peacefully under the wing of a Nascent Soul cultivator is a blessing that countless cultivators dream of.

The disappointment lies in the fact that the door to a more profound realm seems to be right in front of you, yet it is separated by an invisible barrier, and you don't know how to knock on it.

Unconsciously, Yan Ruyan traced the ink-wash outline of the Yin God's phantom on her knee with her fingertips, a hint of determination and longing flashing in her eyes.

With such a path to heaven laid out before us, wouldn't it be a waste of our lives if we didn't strive to seize it? But...

How should I start the conversation?

On what grounds?

Senior Lu may seem carefree, but he is actually deep and thoughtful. Making a request of him rashly may backfire.

Moreover, she didn't believe that her little scheme could escape the other party's scrutiny.

Generally speaking, it is common practice for a woman to offer herself as a bedmate...

With gentle words and a whispered suggestion, things can be seven or eight parts done.

But as soon as the thought crossed her mind, a blush spread across Yan Ruyan's ears, and a fine warmth spread along her neck.

He cursed himself inwardly.

"Pah, you're despicable!"