Now, the Heavenly Primordial Spirit Fruit in the Dantian is about to mature. Together with the Heavenly Heart Mist Grass, Golden Thread Stone Flower, and Earth Fire Flowing Cloud Flower, I still need two types of Immortal Materials with earth and wood attributes to gather the main materials for refining the Golden Core.

In his memory, there are indeed these two items in this Taoist Collection Dungeon.

With his ability to divine and deduce, plus the support of Magical Treasure, finding the Immortal Materials should not be difficult.

Ling Ningzhi's mood improved quite a bit upon hearing this, and she said softly, "Hmm, I trust Mr. Chen, it's good to have you."

"I've already told you, don't call me 'Mr.' in private. If you call me by mistake again, be careful of facing the family law," Chen Mo flexed his wrist and glanced down.

"I've gotten used to calling you that," Ling Ningzhi instinctively blocked her rear with her hands behind her and blushed, saying, "Understood, Lord..."

"Hmm? What is this..."

At this moment, Chen Mo saw something from the corner of his eye.

Looking up, he saw a beam of light piercing the sky in the distance, seemingly splitting the entire world in two.

As the Flying Boat continued to approach, the beam of light gradually enlarged, and they could see that it was a giant column of light with a diameter of more than a dozen miles. Its dazzling brightness was unbearable to gaze upon, exuding a suffocating sense of pressure!

Buzz—

The Flying Boat trembled slightly, and its speed began to slow down.

The Martial Saint Mountain crowd came out of their rooms and gathered on the deck.

Huo Wuya felt the surge of Primordial Qi in the light and said, "The momentum of this Secret Realm is far greater than I expected. The space is disrupted by turbulent flows; if we proceed, the Flying Boat Array will fail. We can only stop here..."

Suddenly, Huo Wuya sensed something and turned to look west, a glint of coldness flashing in his eyes, "That old fellow has also come? Zhiyun, take them over first, I have something to attend to."

"Yes." Jiang Zhiyun nodded in response.

...

...

Mountain Hidden Lake is located among the mountains in the southern part of Qing Province; its area is quite vast.

Due to its remote location, it is mostly isolated from human activity, but now it is bustling. The entire lake is heavily guarded by troops from the State Mansion, and a large number of cultivators have gathered on the open ground by the mountain pass.

From their attire, some are sect disciples, while others are independent practitioners, and more people are constantly arriving from afar.

The disturbance of this Secret Realm is too significant, and all renowned sects within Great Yuan have come after hearing the news. No one wants to miss this enormous opportunity.

Among the crowd, a graceful figure stood out.

Her ink-black hair was pinned up with a golden hairpin, her elongated eyes shimmered with lustrous waves, her delicate nose stood prominently, and her luscious lips appeared naturally red.

Wrapped in a tight-fitting scarlet silk dress, though not very tall, her curves were well-proportioned, resembling a ripe peach ready to burst with juice from a gentle squeeze. A string of silver bells hung around her ankle, adding more sway to her movement.

"That woman is so beautiful, she simply strikes a chord in my heart. I wonder if she has a Taoist partner; I really want to go over and ask for a contact talisman..."

"I advise you to calm down to avoid bringing trouble upon yourself. She is not someone you can easily provoke."

"Judging by what you said, is this woman formidable?"

"More than formidable, she's the Saintess of the Netherworld Sect, one of the chief disciples of the Eight Great Sect!"

"Are you saying she's Yu Hongyin, ranked seventh on the Cloud Top Ranking?"

"I heard she broke through to the Fourth Rank a few days ago. Besides those few monstrous talents, she should be among the top five, right?"

"No wonder her temperament is so distinctive. On the Rouge List, only Fairy Qingxuan and the former Saintess of Moon Brilliance Sect could rival her!"

Noticing the glances from around her, Yu Hongyin's pretty face was full of disdain, and she said coldly, "Most men in this world are filthy and vile, hardly any good ones! If not for the imminent opening of the Secret Realm, I would have gouged out each of their eyes!"

"..."

The Netherworld Sect disciples nearby were momentarily stiffened.

But seeing the anger on the Saintess's face, none dared to provoke her.

The Netherworld Sect leader Shi Wenzhong furrowed his brows, looked at Qiao Tong, and asked in a low voice, "What's going on with Hongyin? It seems that since returning from the Capital City, she's been somewhat volatile, as if she consumed Intense Burning Powder and could explode at any moment."

Qiao Tong shook his head and said, "The disciple is not quite sure either..."

One could hardly say that Yu Hongyin was irritable because she couldn't see Chen Mo.

Although Yu Hongyin herself refused to admit it, Qiao Tong could see that Chen Mo held a special place in her heart. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Especially after she forcibly barged into Prince Yu Mansion that day, it was as if she had become a different person, not only starting to follow news about Chen Mo but also starting to purchase rouge, something she'd never done before...

Qiao Tong himself had a good impression of Chen Mo and sincerely hoped the two could eventually become a pair.

But just as their relationship started to show signs of progress, the Sect Leader's letter called them back...

"Such a malicious incident occurred in the Capital City, the Sect Leader won't allow us to go again. It seems it will be difficult to have another chance to meet Mr. Chen in the future." Qiao Tong sighed helplessly.

"Hey, is that the flying boat from Tianshu Pavilion?"

Everyone looked up and saw a magic boat with cloud patterns flying toward them, landing in the clearing.

A group of Daoist nuns in Daoist robes disembarked, but the figure of Daoist Qingxuan was not among them, prompting a wave of disappointed sighs from the crowd.

"What a pity, I thought we'd have the good fortune to see the Fairy today!"

"Strange, considering such an opportunity, Fairy Qingxuan shouldn't be missing..."

"Martial Saint Mountain is here too!"

Moments later, a black flying boat with the character "武" sailed in, hovering in mid-air.

Several figures leapt down from the deck, their clothes fluttering in the wind. The leader cradled a long sword, expression indifferent. It was the Chief Disciple Zi Lianji of Martial Saint Mountain.

Gazing at the cold and proud figure, the eyes of the female cultivators present seemed ready to turn into heart shapes.

Yet when they saw the two people walking out behind him, the scene instantly fell silent.

The man wore a dark long robe, tall and slender, with a fair and handsome face akin to flawless jade. His black hair was tied up with a jade band, a few wisps falling across his forehead, with an air of aristocratic nonchalance.

Beside him, the woman wore a moon white Daoist robe, her appearance obscured by mist, but the cloud patterns on her sleeves revealed her identity.

"Chen, Chen..."

Qiao Tong was stunned on the spot, her lips moving silently.

Before she could react, a red figure swiftly flew over.

Yu Hongyin stopped in front of Chen Mo, her fingers clenched together, her cheeks slightly flushed, and softly said: "Mr. Chen, long time no see, what brings you here?"

???

The members of the Netherworld Sect were all puzzled.

The saintess, who had just been showing disdain for men, was now acting shy and timid before Chen Mo, like a lovesick maiden. How could she change so quickly?

"Saintess Yu? Indeed, it's been a while."

Chen Mo was unsurprised by Yu Hongyin's appearance, as the Netherworld Sect was also a major sect in Qing Province. He nodded and said, "I went to the Southern Border on official business and heard there's an opportunity arisen in Qing Province on my return, so I came by to join the excitement."

"Oh." Yu Hongyin nodded foolishly.

After the temple was built, she quietly left the Capital City, thinking it would be difficult to meet again, yet unexpectedly, she encountered him again so soon in Qing Province, which stirred a hint of unspoken joy in her heart.

Perhaps this is fate?

"Wait, could he be Chen Mo, ranked first on the Cloud Top Ranking?"

"I heard rumors of his close relationship with Fairy Qingxuan, and unexpectedly, they're true?"

"If I recall correctly, Tianshu Pavilion has a rule against romantic relationships, right?"

"And what's his relationship with Saintess Yu?"

The crowd began to chatter, the atmosphere turning a bit lively.

"Mr. Chen."

At this moment, an elderly man with graying hair approached, cupping his hand in respect and said: "I've long admired your name, and to see you today, you're indeed a remarkable figure."

Chen Mo raised his eyebrows and asked, "Who is this?"

Yu Hongyin quickly introduced: "This is my master, the Sect Leader of the Netherworld Sect, Shi Wenzhong."

"So it's Master Shi." Chen Mo nodded in return.

Shi Wenzhong solemnly said: "Back then, when Mr. Chen killed Blood Demon Fu Li, you helped clean up my sect, and later thwarted the Heir of Prince Yu's plot, upholding justice for my sect disciples. I owe you a great favor!"

Chen Mo, however, waved it off casually and said, "Master Shi, no need to be formal, the favor you owe has already been repaid by Saintess Yu."

Yu Hongyin was taken aback, recalling the day they bathed together and played with the Ink Treasure. Her cheeks burned as if aflame, too shy to lift her head.

Shi Wenzhong glanced between the two, comprehension dawning in his heart.

"No wonder I've sent messages many a time, yet she stayed in the Capital City, reluctant to return..."

"So she's fallen in love?"