Mu Yanyu shook her head, dismissing her earlier speculation as improbable. She rationalized that Ji Yuebai probably had some urgent matters to attend to and had temporarily entrusted Xu Nian to her care. Being a cultivator herself, Mu Yanyu understood the critical importance of uninterrupted focus during key moments in cultivation. Even the slightest disturbance could lead to dire consequences,…
Thinking for a moment, Xu Nian added, “I’ll wait for you on the couch.” She felt like the most considerate and empathetic bed-warming snake. Unexpectedly, Ji Yuebai, deviating from her usual routine, declined Xu Nian’s offer: “No need, I’m going to cultivate tonight. You should sleep by yourself.” Xu Nian’s eyelashes fluttered in disbelief. Unlike her, who practiced cultivation in…
Xu Nian suddenly remembered something important. Delving into her storage bag, she retrieved a box of demon cores and carefully pushed it toward Ji Yuebai. “I want to return these to you,” she said, opening the box to reveal the glistening cores. Ji Yuebai, observing the box of demon cores, inquired “What does this mean?” Xu Nian’s eyes fell on…
Xu Nian watched, her heart aching, as Mu Yanyu, who had been so spirited and hopeful, now seemed as dejected as a frostbitten eggplant. From the tone that MuYanyu inadvertently revealed, Xu Nian could guess that she had been preparing for this for a long time. The feeling of long-held expectations suddenly falling through was something that no one could…
However, items like the Youth-Preserving Pill, which were quite rare, typically appeared at the end of the auction. Thus, Xu Nian and Mu Yanyu patiently waited, taking the opportunity to observe other unique treasures on offer. The auction began with various demon cores brought back by disciples of the various sects from missions or trials. According to the auctioneer, these…