There’s really no difference.
"Celestial Profound Sword Sect."
"Last time, did your senior brother have some competition with you, or does he have some intention to harm?"
After some playful banter, Zheng Yi asked about the important matters.
"How did you know?"
Shen Yumo instinctively asked back.
Then, as if realizing something, she shouted towards the door: "Lanlan."
Lanlan had just stepped in only to be confronted by Shen Yumo’s piercing gaze, causing her to panic and collapse weakly, kneeling as if toppling over.
Without a single thought of defending herself.
"It’s not her!"
Zheng Yi helplessly explained from the side, finally easing Shen Yumo’s murderous aura from Lanlan.
"Last time I came to the Celestial Star Moon Appreciation Pavilion, I happened to see your senior brother leaving.Afterward, I inquired about a few forces at the Celestial South Market, and got a rough idea."
Zheng Yi explained.
Hearing this, Shen Yumo snorted coldly: "Alright, you may leave."
Lanlan was relieved as she left quickly.
Shen Yumo hesitated slightly before speaking softly: "My master is Jian Shisan of Celestial Profound Sword Sect, also the thirteenth Elder of the sect.
Unfortunately, he only has a top-grade Spirit Root, so the hope to breakthrough to the Golden Core Realm is not very high.
Currently, within the sect, he has Crystal Perfection level strength and is currently in seclusion, intending to break through to the Golden Core realm.
But he lacks accumulation, and such seclusions have happened several times before.
The Celestial Tribulation descending at the Golden Core stage is not something Master can withstand."
Mentioning this, a trace of fear flashed in Shen Yumo’s eyes.
Over the years, countless people in the Celestial Profound Sword Sect have tried to break through to the Golden Core Realm.
Apart from those few Golden Core Ancestors with eight hundred years of lifespan, most others have failed.
Those a bit luckier merely achieved a Fake Pill.
Though possessing an eight hundred year lifespan, slightly stronger than the Crystal Realm, in reality, they do not have the powerful strength of the Golden Core Realm, merely a nominal Fake Golden Core.
Yet, undeniably, it is indeed a method to extend lifespan and enhance the sect’s foundation.
"Now with you."
With deep affection, Shen Yumo gazed at Zheng Yi.
Her jade hand gently caressed his handsome face, "I now have some confidence in breaking through to the Golden Core, if worse comes to worst, I could break through to the Fake Pill Realm.
I’ve become the most potential individual of my lineage.
Though my senior brother surpasses me in some aspects, he hardly measures up now."
"If there’s anything you need help with, feel free to tell me."
Zheng Yi responded straightforwardly.
Shen Yumo chuckled: "Tell you?
You’re yet to break through the Crystal Realm, it’s not too late to talk once you do."
While Shen Yumo didn’t take Zheng Yi’s words too seriously, she didn’t intentionally disparage him either.
"I have a top-grade Spirit Root, and a hidden Spirit Body too, the Crystal Realm isn’t challenging for me."
Zheng Yi decided not to feign anymore.
Shen Yumo had long been aware, otherwise.
Did she really believe that as a true disciple of the Celestial Profound Sword Sect, and possessing a top-grade Wind Spirit Root, she’d casually select a future partner as more than just a simple Furnace?
"Alright, alright."
Shen Yumo spoke as if placating a child.
Zheng Yi chuckled, sensing that she entirely treated him as a child.
This feeling hadn’t come around for quite some time.
"I’ll keep an eye out for Spirit-devouring Grass, if I find some, I’ll send it to you."
After dressing, Zheng Yi spoke as Shen Yumo lay on the bed, unwilling to move, lazily opening her mouth.
"Okay."
Zheng Yi answered casually, as if it was naturally expected of her.
Staring at Zheng Yi’s back as he left, Shen Yumo turned away, reminiscing the earlier pleasures before she began refining the vast, pure spiritual power residing in her Dantian.
Zheng Yi left the Celestial Star Courtyard.
Instinctively heading towards the street where Qin Liang’s yard was before, planning to visit the Alchemy Shop.
He had to pass through the Qingzhou River at the sixteenth floor.
Though it was daytime.
There was still some business here, albeit not as bustling, chaotic, and lively as at night.
As Zheng Yi’s figure glided by.
In the renowned Qinyan Tower of the sixteenth floor, in a boudoir.
The decor of pink peony patterns, black and white silk, and the haze of stockings on slender, straight legs revealed a different charm and allure.
At this moment, the courtesan of Qinyan Tower.
Her previously unadorned cherry face suddenly showed an incredulous expression.
"A top-grade Furnace?
No, it’s a Spirit Body, a top-grade Spirit Body.
A Pure Yin Body?
A Pure Yang Body?
Or a Nine Yin Nine Yang Body?"
Names of top Spirit Body types within Hehuan Sect were uttered from her mouth, she subconsciously shook her head at each.
Finally, with a hint of perplexity and relief, she said, "Could it be a never-before-seen hidden Spirit Body?"
She raised her hand, lightly tapping her pinky on the vanity table, making a "thump" sound.
The room door unopened.
A madam walked in from outside.
This madam had a rounded face, small eyes, yet still carried endless allure, with a curvy figure, appropriately round and slim.
Although appearing somewhat aged.
Still, like a ripe peach, inducing a tingling heart at the sight.
"Saintess, is there something that needs attending to?
Could it be the handsome men recently arrived at the sixteenth floor of Qinyan Tower caught your eye?
There’s quite a few among them maintaining their Primordial Yang."
Madam Sister Bai, with a captivating face and fiery red lips, spoke flirtatiously.
However, the Saintess didn’t mention the hidden Spirit Body matter.
Aware that if the matter spread, it wouldn’t be something she, a Crystal Realm Cultivator and Hehuan Sect True Inheritor Elder, could enjoy alone, it must be handled discreetly.
"I’ll not be staying on the sixteenth floor in the coming days.
I’ve found a more suitable candidate, seemingly possessing a Primordial Yang Body."
Previously referred to as Primordial Yang by the madam, merely described men who hadn’t indulged.
Hence, retaining a pure body, but what she mentioned was a Constitution.
Though not a Spirit Body, it’s still quite good, and indeed allows her to singularly enjoy, absorbing its essence into her own.
Thus enhancing her cultivation further.
"Congratulations, Saintess."
Sister Bai nodded respectfully, her head raised once more only to find the girl had already departed.
"A Primordial Yang Body?
As expected, the Saintess has a good eye, worthy of being the most talented Saintess of Hehuan Sect in hundreds of years."
The madam’s expression, graced by warm allure, seemed to express a mutual attraction towards the Saintess.
The Secret Technique of Hehuan Sect.
Even among the same gender, it was terrifyingly effective, hardly believable.
...
Departing from Qinyan Tower, the Saintess appeared in the maze-like alleyways, tracing that faint sense, pursuing relentlessly.
Now Zheng Yi had returned to the Alchemy Shop.
Within the shop, no one from the Wang Family had been sent over.
However, they sent the previous contract documents as a token of gratitude, which Zheng Yi gladly accepted.
Currently, the shop’s business is somewhat less than before.
Considering the prominence of Wang Family of Piaomiao Mountain, it undoubtedly boosted business somewhat.
Now the shop was no longer Wang Family’s asset, but rather under his Dragon Blood Ore Zheng Family, outsiders hesitating to trust was understandable.
Zheng Yi remained at the shop, sending out a Communication Talisman to summon a few people from Dragon Blood Mine.
The Foundation Establishment Cultivator Wang Manman naturally wouldn’t come, someone needed to hold the fort at Dragon Blood Mine, thus they sent Foundation Establishment Female Cultivator Zhang Qingmiao.
Soon after, it was necessary to communicate with Master Zhang and have him oversee Celestial South Market, this issue could be easily resolved.