102: ambush

The market below the Yin Yang Sect mountain was still bustling and noisy.

Inside the Myriad Medicine Pavilion, Luo Yan was leaning over the counter, meticulously checking the accounts.

Her exquisite figure was outlined in tempting curves beneath her simple, elegant dress.

Hearing the gentle chime of the wind chime at the door, she immediately put on a professional, sweet smile and looked up to greet the customer.

The person who entered was a handsome, composed young man, dressed in the uniform of a Yin Yang Sect Inner Gate Core Disciple.

Luo Yan's heart tightened slightly. Not daring to be negligent, she quickly stepped forward, her voice soft and charming:

"Esteemed guest, what kind of Medicinal Pills or Spiritual Materials do you require? Our humble shop will do its best to satisfy your needs."

Yao Delong looked at Luo Yan's businesslike demeanor, and a playful mood suddenly arose in his heart.

He deliberately didn't reply, letting his gaze linger for a moment on Luo Yan's enchanting face and full bosom.

Then, with a hint of frivolousness, he stretched out his finger and pointed directly at Luo Yan herself.

The smile on Luo Yan's face instantly froze, replaced by a blush of shame and anger.

Her slender eyebrows shot up, and her voice turned cold: "Senior Brother! Myriad Medicine Pavilion is a legitimate shop dealing in Medicinal Pills and Spiritual Materials!

If you are looking for pleasure, please turn left outside the door; there are plenty of girls to serve you at Wanxiang Tower!"

"Hahaha!" Yao Delong couldn't help but laugh out loud, his voice recovering some of its original clarity,

"Little Sister Luo, I haven't seen you for many days, and you're still so easily teased! Have you collected my dao soul grass?"

Luo Yan was stunned. That voice... that tone... She suspiciously scrutinized the young face before her and tentatively asked:

"You... are you... Brother Yao?"

Yao Delong nodded with a smile.

"Oh my! It really is you! Brother Yao!" Luo Yan's anger instantly turned to joy,

Her beautiful eyes burst forth with astonishing brilliance, and that bit of reserve was instantly tossed to the winds!

She grabbed Yao Delong's wrist and, without explanation, dragged him into the Secret Chamber in the back hall, setting up a soundproofing Restriction with a backhand motion.

Inside the Secret Chamber, the lighting was dim. Luo Yan turned around, her eyes like silk, filled with deep resentment and longing, and threw herself directly into Yao Delong's arms.

The warm, fragrant jade clung tightly to him:

"Brother Yao! You heartless man! You return to the Sect for months without a single word; your Little Sister missed you terribly!"

Feeling the passionate, delicate body in his arms and the bone-penetrating fragrance, the Pure Yang Yuan Power within Yao Delong couldn't help but stir slightly.

Luo Yan's abundant and active spiritual power instantly triggered a strong resonance in the Qi mechanism within Yao Delong's body.

Inside the quiet room, only the spiritual light around the two of them grew brighter, and the rhythm of their Origin circulation became increasingly harmonious and smooth.

[Ding! Successfully assisted target Luo Yan in achieving Dao Rhyme Resonance!

yin yang points +17 points! Current yin yang points: 43 points!]

After the surging spiritual power around them gradually calmed down,

Luo Yan sat lazily leaning beside Yao Delong, her fingertips unconsciously tracing the remnants of spiritual power in his palm, a blush of contentment on her face.

"Do you have any news about the dao soul grass?" Yao Delong asked, stroking Luo Yan's smooth jade-like back.

"Hmph, I knew you only came to see me for this!"

Luo Yan gave him a coquettish glare, but still slowly got up and walked to an extremely Concealed Compartment in the corner of the Secret Chamber.

Her slender hand formed a seal, undoing the Restriction, and she took out a Jade Box emitting a faint chill.

Opening the Jade Box, a Spiritual Plant that was entirely emerald green and emitted pure spiritual power fluctuations lay quietly inside.

It was exactly the dao soul grass that Yao Delong needed!

"Here, for this grass, your Little Sister put in a lot of effort, almost running her legs off!"

Luo Yan presented the Jade Box to Yao Delong as if seeking praise.

Yao Delong took the Jade Box, checked it carefully, and nodded.

He flipped his hand and took out two Jade Bottles, handing them to Luo Yan:

"One gold condensation pill, of superior quality. Seeing your fluctuating aura, this pill can help you Breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage. And one Profound Dao Pill, same as before."

It seemed the dao soul grass was not easy to obtain, Yao Delong sighed inwardly.

Luo Yan took the Jade Bottle and opened the stopper of the gold condensation pill. The rich medicinal fragrance and pure spiritual power immediately invigorated her!

When she opened the Jade Bottle containing the Profound Dao Pill, the misty purple Qi and profound pill pattern made her breathing quicken!

"The gold condensation pill! The Profound Dao Pill!"

Luo Yan was overjoyed, holding the Jade Bottles like rare treasures. She couldn't help but plant a heavy kiss on Yao Delong's cheek, her voice sickly sweet:

"Brother Yao! You truly are my Benefactor! Your Little Sister made a huge profit on this deal!

The last Profound Dao Pill you gave me, I resold it for eight thousand five hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones!

Now there are several Golden Core Perfection Seniors asking when I'll have more stock; it's simply impossible to meet the demand!"

Yao Delong smiled slightly, and his large hand patted Luo Yan's firm, round buttocks with moderate force, making a crisp sound:

"If you perform well, after you Breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage, what's the harm in Brother giving you another Profound Dao Pill?"

Luo Yan's delicate body trembled from the slap, her enchanting eyes rippled like spring water, and she cooed:

"Don't worry, Brother, your Little Sister will definitely 'perform well'..."

While the intimate warmth of the Myriad Medicine Pavilion Secret Chamber still lingered, Yao Delong had already pocketed the dao soul grass and five thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

He gently squeezed Luo Yan's soft, boneless waist and said in a deep voice:

"I need to leave the Sect for a period. Please continue to trouble yourself with the matter of the dao soul grass."

Luo Yan's eyes were like silk threads, and she replied lazily:

"Rest assured, Brother, your Little Sister will definitely do her best."

At this moment, most of her thoughts were drifting toward the gold condensation pill. The Foundation Establishment Perfection Bottleneck had subtly loosened after their recent Dual Cultivation.

This Medicinal Pill was the opportunity for Breaking Through the Realm she had been dreaming of.

Yao Delong said no more. His figure turned into an inconspicuous stream of light, quietly leaving the market and disappearing into the deepening twilight.

As soon as he left the market area, his formidable Divine Sense—cultivated by the Purple Rhyme Soul Nurturing Jade and far surpassing that of his peers—acutely detected:

Several cold, murderous auras, like maggots clinging to bone, were trailing far behind him.

One of the auras was deep as the ocean, carrying a sense of flawless Perfection—it was clearly Golden Core Perfection!

"They really came!" A cold light flashed in Yao Delong's eyes, yet he showed no trace of fear.

Instead, a strong Battle Intent and icy Murderous Intent surged within him.

"It's perfect for testing my current strength against you all!"

His thoughts raced, and his speed suddenly increased. Half an hour later, he plunged into a continuous, undulating Primeval Dense Forest filled with towering ancient trees.

This place was thousands of miles away from the Yin Yang Sect—the perfect spot for murder and robbery!

Upon entering, he immediately restrained his entire aura, merging completely into the shadows and dappled moonlight of the forest, vanishing without a trace.

Just a few breaths later!

Five ghostly black figures silently appeared at the edge of the dense forest.

The leader was precisely the Blood Vulture Leader whose aura had reached Golden Core Perfection.

His cold gaze swept across the dark jungle, and an emotionless voice came from beneath his mask:

"The aura disappeared here. The target must be hiding inside! Search! If you find any trace, immediately Send a Message!"

Upon receiving the order, the five Blood Vultures instantly split into three groups:

Two Middle Golden Core Stage members formed one group, and two Late Golden Core Stage members formed two groups, quickly spreading out in a fan shape.

The Blood Vulture Leader remained in the center to coordinate, his powerful Divine Sense slowly sweeping across the entire dense forest like invisible tentacles.