225: Chapter 225 This woman is a Core Formation Realm cultivator!

At the same time.

High in the sky, a massive wine gourd floated crookedly among the clouds.

The gourd was vermillion all over, about the size of an ordinary carriage, its surface shimmering with a moist luster, and a faint aroma of wine wafted from it, permeating the surrounding air.

On top of the gourd, a woman was lying on her side, completely disregarding her image.

She wore a fiery red dress, the hem spreading across the gourd's surface like a blazing flame, making her already fair skin look even more like lustrous jade. The fabric was luxurious, embroidered with intricate cloud patterns and spiritual flowers in gold thread, and a black brocade belt was tied around her waist, outlining a slender waist that could be held in a single hand.

However, such a magnificent outfit was worn with a touch of lazy nonchalance at this moment.

Her collar was slightly open, revealing a section of her fair and delicate collarbone; her skirt was crumpled into a heap, draped casually over the edge of the gourd; one jade-like foot was bare, her ankle slender and her toes as round as pearls, swinging back and forth aimlessly.

Even more eye-catching was her figure.

Her figure, wrapped in the red dress, was plump and curvaceous, especially the proud curves of her chest, which, with her lazy posture, almost threatened to burst through her bodice.

A mane of fiery red hair cascaded behind her like a waterfall, with faint spiritual light flowing between the strands, making her look like a ball of burning flame.

Her appearance was even more stunning.

She had an oval face, willow-leaf eyebrows, and a pair of phoenix eyes slightly upturned, naturally carrying a thousand charms in her gaze. Her nose was high, her lips full, and even without makeup, she was as radiant as a peach or plum blossom. Her skin was as white as congealed fat, appearing even more luminous against the red dress.

She was the very image of a beautiful mature woman.

Charm, seductiveness, laziness, and elegance... all these qualities merged wonderfully in her, yet she also exuded a sense of careless nonchalance.

Yet at this moment, this beautiful woman had no image to speak of.

With her eyes half-closed, she leaned crookedly against the gourd, propping her head with one hand while holding a palm-sized small gourd in the other, pouring amber Spirit Wine into her mouth.

A bit of the wine spilled from the corner of her mouth, sliding down her fair chin, dripping onto her collarbone, and seeping into her collar.

She didn't care at all, simply smacking her lips contentedly and letting out a satisfied sigh.

She took another swig of wine, and two flushes of red appeared on her face, though it was unclear if it was from the alcohol or if she was always like that.

She rolled over, changing to a more comfortable position, the fullness of her chest trembling slightly with the movement, creating an enticing curve under the red dress.

"Drinking is still the most comfortable..."

She raised the small gourd, about to take another gulp—

Hmm?

The red-haired woman's movements suddenly paused.

Those lazy, half-closed phoenix eyes suddenly snapped open, and a sharp glint flashed through them.

She put down the wine gourd, turned her head slightly, and looked through the layers of clouds toward a certain spot below.

That direction was exactly to the west of the White Bird Market, that unremarkable valley.

"This aura..."

The red-haired woman frowned slightly, murmuring under her breath with a hint of uncertainty, but more of shock and suspicion.

"How does it seem like... that thing?"

She then suddenly slapped the gourd.

As soon as she spoke, the massive Vermillion Gourd suddenly accelerated, turning into a streak of red light and hurtling downward!

The Astral Wind howled in her ears, and her long hair whipped about, but she ignored it, staring intently at the ground that was drawing closer.

Below.

In the valley.

Ye Chen held the amber, turning it over and over, liking it more the more he looked.

The small golden insect inside the amber reflected fragmented light under the sun, looking incredibly beautiful.

"Hahahaha!"

He suddenly burst into laughter with his hands on his hips, his voice full of pride.

"I really am a Child of Luck! Even Aunt Shiyin doesn't know about this treasure!"

Lu Shiyin watched his boastful behavior from the side and gave a gentle smile. She didn't expose him, only saying softly:

"Yes, yes, yes, Xiao Chen is the most amazing."

Ye Chen chuckled and turned to look at Ye Zhenzhen, who was staring at him expectantly.

The little girl's big, dark eyes were filled with admiring little stars.

Ye Chen's heart softened, and he reached out to rub her chubby little cheek; it was soft and felt great to the touch.

"Zhenzhen, don't worry!"

He patted his chest and spoke with great bravado,

"We'll split the Spirit Stones from trading this Gu insect fifty-fifty!"

Ye Zhenzhen's cheeks turned slightly red from his rubbing, but she didn't dodge, only blinking her eyes and giving a soft "mm-hmm."

Ye Chen turned again to look at Ye Ruyi, who was standing not far away with her arms crossed and a calm expression.

The young girl wore a light green dress, her figure slender and her features delicate. Her eyes were as clear as a spring, and at the moment, she was tilting her head slightly, looking elsewhere, as if she didn't care about what was happening here.

"Sister Ruyi, don't worry!"

Ye Chen called out loudly,

"There will be a share for you too when the time comes!"

Hearing this, a light snort came from Ye Ruyi's delicate nose.

"Who wants your Spirit Stones?"

Her tone was indifferent, with a hint of disdain.

But Ye Chen was sharp-eyed and clearly saw a tiny upward curve at the corner of her mouth.

That curve vanished in an instant, and the girl quickly pressed her lips together again, returning to her cold and aloof appearance.

But Ye Chen knew she was happy inside.

He chuckled, not pointing it out, and carefully put the amber into his Storage Pouch, patting the opening with a satisfied look.

"Alright, let's—"

Before he could finish his sentence.

Whoosh—

A sudden gust of wild wind descended from the sky!

The wind came without warning, kicking up dust and fallen leaves everywhere, whipping their robes so hard they could barely keep their eyes open.

Ye Chen quickly raised his hand to shield his eyes. Through the gaps between his fingers, he could vaguely see a streak of red light falling from the sky, landing steadily not far in front of them.

The light dissipated.

A massive Vermillion Gourd floated in mid-air, barely three feet from the ground.

From atop the gourd, a red-haired woman leaped down.

Her posture was light, her landing silent, and her fiery red dress fluttered in the wind like a ball of burning flame.

Her long red hair cascaded like a waterfall, shimmering under the sunlight, making her skin look as white as snow and her face as radiant as a peach or plum blossom.

The red-haired woman stood firm, her phoenix eyes slightly upturned.

The corners of her mouth curled slightly, and without saying a word, she just looked at them with a half-smile.

Lu Shiyin's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly.

She couldn't feel the other person's aura.

It wasn't a deliberate concealment, but rather... with her cultivation level, she simply couldn't perceive the other's depth.

That feeling was like facing a bottomless pool; the surface was calm, but there were surging undercurrents beneath.

A Foundation Establishment Cultivator couldn't possibly give her this feeling.

It was a Core Formation True Person!

Lu Shiyin's heart tightened. She instinctively shielded the children behind her, curtsied slightly, and spoke with a gentle but wary voice:

"Junior Lu Shiyin of the Ye Family of Longmai Mountain greets Senior. I wonder what instructions Senior has for us upon your arrival?"