This thing is beyond saving, just bury it!

Scripture Repository.

No wonder a ten-thousand-year Spirit Medicine could appear in Falling Cloud Valley!

Qi Yuan closed the thick book in his hand, "Chronicles of Falling Cloud Valley," a look of realization appearing on his face.

This book detailed a fortuitous encounter story that all Cultivators loved to hear about.

It turned out that before the founding of the Sect, Falling Cloud Valley was the secluded residence of a Saint-rank Alchemist.

Over three thousand years ago, the founding ancestor of Falling Cloud Valley, Bai Yanjü, discovered this place by chance; at that time, that Saint-rank Alchemist had already fallen, leaving behind a massive inheritance with no one to claim it.

Later, this inheritance all benefited the first Grandmaster of Falling Cloud Valley who discovered the place, becoming part of the original accumulation for him to establish the Sect.

Cultivating high-rank Spirit Medicine requires a large amount of Earth Qi, and powerful alchemists are often proficient in the methods of observing Qi and seeking veins. Since Falling Cloud Valley was favored by that Saint-rank Alchemist, it was indeed very likely that a high-quality Earth Vein existed deep underground... With this in mind, Qi Yuan no longer had any doubts. He put the book back in its original place, then copied a few techniques as a front before getting up and walking out of the Scripture Repository.

"Junior Brother Qi, please wait."

Before he could even step out, he was blocked by a deacon Disciple of the Scripture Pavilion.

"What is it?"

Qi Yuan frowned slightly, "I don't think I've violated any rules of the Scripture Repository, have I?"

"No, no, you've misunderstood."

The deacon Disciple waved his hands hurriedly, his words full of flattery, "Senior Brother I... uh, no, this younger brother wants to ask for advice on a problem. If Brother Qi can help guide me, this younger brother would be eternally grateful."

Qi Yuan raised an eyebrow and looked him over, "What problem?"

The other party forced a sheepish smile and said awkwardly:

"To be honest, I am deeply in love with Junior Sister Pan of the Inner Sect, but every time I confess to her, I am politely rejected."

"I would like to ask for your guidance on how to win Junior Sister Pan's heart..."

As soon as these words were spoken, several male Cultivators nearby reading books were clearly invigorated, all pricking up their ears to eavesdrop.

F*ck, do they really take me for a Saint of love?

Qi Yuan was momentarily speechless and asked casually:

"How did she reject you?"

The man quickly replied:

"Junior Sister Pan told me to go take a piss and look at my own reflection... Tell me, does this sentence have some deep meaning?"

This the f*ck is called a 'polite rejection'?

Qi Yuan's face was covered in black lines, and he said expressionlessly:

"Perhaps that Junior Sister Pan cares more about future marital pleasures and wants to see in advance if your size is suitable."

"If she says it again next time, just take off your pants and pee on the spot. If you are indeed naturally gifted and have a powerful caliber, maybe you'll be able to win the beauty soon."

"Pfft! Cough, cough, cough—!"

At these words, a male Cultivator reading nearby seemed to choke and began coughing violently.

"So that's how it is! I didn't expect Junior Sister Pan to be so thoughtful about our future. It seems I misunderstood her before." The man looked enlightened and said gratefully, "Thank you, Brother Qi, for your generous guidance. This younger brother will definitely reward you handsomely another day."

This guy is hopeless, bury him!

Qi Yuan didn't bother with more nonsense, quickly shook off the man's pestering, and quickened his pace to leave the Scripture Repository.

Bai Xirou's state was clearly a bit off just now; he needed to return to his residence as soon as possible to find out exactly what had happened to her... Meanwhile.

Outer Sect Medicine Garden.

Bamboo Building.

How could Shen Wuji appear here?

Seeing the young man who suddenly appeared, Ji Chan'er was first stunned, then looked at Yin Qingyuan standing next to him with murderous intent, sending a hateful Voice Transmission:

"You old dog, how dare you betray me!"

Yin Qingyuan acted as if he hadn't heard and simply said indifferently:

"I, this Elder, am following the Sect Head's orders to lead the Holy Land Dao Child of Tianji Holy Land to tour the valley's scenery. In the presence of the Dao Child, no Elder or Disciple in the valley shall be disrespectful; violators will be punished according to Sect rules."

"Enough!"

"Pu Genshuo" smiled slightly, "You go out first and don't let anyone approach. I have some words to discuss with Junior Sister Ji in private."

"This old servant obeys."

Yin Qingyuan bowed humbly and quietly withdrew.

"You surnamed Shen, when did you become the Holy Land Dao Child of Tianji Holy Land?"

After Yin Qingyuan left, Ji Chan'er's brows furrowed, and she glared coldly at Shen Wuji before her, her expression filled with disgust.

"Of course, by relying on this Five-Colored Heavenly Radiance Token." Shen Wuji smilingly took out a jade token shimmering with five colors from his sleeve and waved it in front of Ji Chan'er, "This token is the real deal; even the one in Pu Genshuo's hand isn't as authentic as mine."

As if to show off, Shen Wuji triumphantly toyed with the jade token in his hand, "That fellow Pu Genshuo has always considered himself a romantic and loves to visit brothels, spending every day either at a brothel or on the way to one."

"A few months ago, while playing games with a group of girls, he accidentally lost his personal token. That brothel just happened to be an industry of our Shen Family... Hahahaha! And so, with this token, I became the Holy Land Dao Child of Tianji Holy Land."

"What's even more ridiculous is that afterward, the kid was afraid of losing face if word got out, so he made a fake one himself. Even now, Tianji Holy Land doesn't know their own Dao Child's token is missing."

"False Dao is False Dao, filled with filthy and vile people; it's disgusting." Ji Chan'er listened with a look of disdain, then looked at Shen Wuji with an unfriendly expression, "What exactly is your purpose for coming here?"

Shen Wuji put away the token and said with a half-smile:

"Relying on this token, I've blackmailed many False Dao Sects lately and gained a lot. I heard that you, Junior Sister, have wasted three years in this backwater place, so I came here specifically to help dispel your loneliness."

"Cut that out."

Ji Chan'er snorted coldly and said with Evil Qi, "Leave this place immediately, otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Junior Sister Ji." Shen Wuji was not offended at all, a trace of heat appearing in his gaze as he looked at Ji Chan'er, "I told you long ago, as long as you agree to become my Dao Companion, with our Shen Family's influence in the Yin Sha Sect, the position of Saintess would be as easy as turning over your hand for you."

"And before long, I will be able to defeat Situ Yi and ascend to the position of Saint. When the time comes and the Ji and Shen families join forces, the entire Yin Sha Sect will be in our grasp!"

"Stop dreaming!"

Ji Chan'er's face was covered in frost as she shouted sharply, "I would rather never become the Saintess than marry a beast like you who is worse than a pig or a dog."

Hearing this, Shen Wuji's eyes narrowed, and his tone suddenly became incredibly cold, "Fine, then let's see."

"No matter what you are plotting in this place, I can guarantee you will never get it!"

"You're looking for death!"

Ji Chan'er reached the limit of her patience and raised her slender hand. Dark winds rose around her as an ink-colored dark glow containing a terrifying aura whistled out, sweeping directly toward Shen Wuji.

"Junior Sister, you are only at the Early Nascent Soul Stage now, how can you fight me?" A cruel smile curled on Shen Wuji's lips as he reached out and made a grasping motion in the air.

In an instant, black mist rolled in the Void Realm, condensing into a massive ghostly face.

Whoosh!

The ghostly face suddenly opened its mouth and swallowed the incoming dark glow in one gulp, then merged back into the Void Realm and vanished.

The entire process was like a flash of lightning, and combined with the concealment of the Formation outside the bamboo building, their exchange did not leak a single trace of spiritual power fluctuation.

After receiving one move, Shen Wuji did not pursue. Instead, he showed a mocking smile:

"Since you are unwilling to be my Dao Companion, don't blame me for treating you as a Cauldron to be plundered at will in the future."

"I forgot to tell you just now, I have already demanded that Falling Cloud Valley hand over twenty virgin Cauldrons within three days, and I will write your name in then."

"Of course, you can also report my identity to Falling Cloud Valley and see if they dare to believe your words and risk the danger of being exterminated to attack me, a [Holy Land Dao Child]."

With that, he smiled triumphantly and left with a flick of his sleeves.

Ji Chan'er's face was ashen, the murderous intent in her heart reaching its peak.

"Damned bastard."

Ji Chan'er knew very well that his appearance at this time was to ruin her plans.

His fundamental goal was to make her lose the competition for the position of Saintess.

After all, the legitimate daughter of the Shen Clan was also determined to obtain the position of Saintess.

And the reason he didn't directly reveal her identity to Falling Cloud Valley was to give her the illusion that success was still possible, causing her to reveal flaws while worrying about gains and losses, thereby exposing the existence of the Ten Thousand Year Phantom Star Grass.

Ultimately, Shen Wuji also coveted the thing that was worth a True Disciple of the Demonic Sect waiting for three years, rather than wanting a desperate struggle where both sides lose.

Thinking of this, Ji Chan'er took a deep breath and calmed down, murmuring under her breath:

"No, I must find a way to resolve this trouble!"