Yan Yue opened her eyes and slowly exhaled, the aura on her body became more vigorous and stable.
Turning her head to the side, she saw that the Tuantuan and Morin were still cultivating. Morin's side didn't have any movement, but the aura on the Tuantuan's body was constantly rising.
The corner of her mouth slightly widened. It seemed that the Tuantuan was about to recover. These past few years, it had really suffered. It had a cultivation base of six or seven, but it couldn't display its strength.
Seeing that they didn't show any signs of awakening in a short time, Yan Yue went to the side, took off the black clothes on her body, and changed into a white robe, then opened the door and went out. The dazzling light made people's eyes hurt. She slightly raised her hand to her forehead, blocking the strong light, and slowly put it down.
Yan Yue strolled aimlessly like this, just like going shopping, leisurely and peacefully.
When she turned a corner, Yan Yue's nose sniffed lightly, and smelled a faint fragrance of meat, this is … Yan Yue's eyes flashed, this is the smell of dumplings!
How could it be?
How could there be dumplings here?
Following the fragrance of dumplings, Yan Yue came to an unusually lively alley. There were no tall buildings on the street here, and there were very few high-priced cultivators. There weren't even many Foundation Establishment cultivators here. Most of the people here were Qi Refining stage cultivators and mortals without spiritual power.
There was actually such a place in the outer city?
With a faint doubt, Yan Yue stepped into this lively alley. The sound of peddling was endless, making people in a trance as if they had returned to the bustling streets of ancient times.
This is?
Looking at the words' Cang Ji Dumplings' on the sign, Yan Yue's doubts in her heart deepened. Why would there be things from the earth in this world?
Was it a coincidence?
Or did someone come from the same world as me?
However, the doubts in her heart only lasted for a moment, and Yan Yue didn't tangle anymore. No matter how it came, it had nothing to do with her, right?
Yan Yue sat there and ate a few dumplings. They tasted like dumplings, but they were not as fragrant as before.
After that, he strolled around the outer city, bought some small things, and returned to the cave.
Morin and the Tuantuan were still cultivating, but the aura of the Tuantuan was fluctuating. It seemed that he was about to succeed.
Yan Yue didn't enter the cultivation state. She just sat by the side and watched them. When they woke up, it was time for her to leave. There was no need to stay here. She never liked to stay in one place for too long. In the blink of an eye, a year had passed. Unknowingly, she was one year older.
Sure enough, after four days, Tuan Tuan had completely digested the Recovery Pill, and the aura on his body had become dozens of times stronger than before. A bird cry pierced through the sky, waking up the nearby people who were either cultivating or sleeping. The small body from before had also become huge in an instant, and the small cave was already too small.
Yan Yue immediately opened the cave door and let the Tuantuan fly out. At this time, its aura was still rising, and its body was still growing. After more than ten breaths of time, the Tuantuan finally stopped, and kept hovering above Yan Yue's head.
At this time, its body had become very big, more than a hundred times its previous size. When it folded its wings, it was as big as a small house. When it spread its wings, it was more like covering half of the sky.
Even if she didn't ask, Yan Yue felt the Tuantuan's joy from the bottom of her heart.
With her own cultivation, she couldn't see the Tuantuan's current cultivation level. Yan Yue knew that the Tuantuan was at least a level six monster beast. After following her for so long, it might have already become a level seven monster beast.
Level six, that was equivalent to the cultivation level of a Jin Dan. She was really happy for the Tuantuan.
It didn't have to be cooped up in the contracted pet space all day long. It could openly accompany her by her side.
Now, it was no longer her who was protecting it, but it was the one who was protecting her.
Yan Yue chuckled. As its master, she couldn't lose to it. She had to work harder.
When the cultivators heard the sound, they all looked in the direction of Yan Yue. When they saw the huge monster beast in the air, everyone was stunned. The strong aura could be felt even from far away.
What level was this monster beast?
Whose contracted beast was it?
This was the same question in everyone's heart.
Of course, there were also some people who had ulterior motives. They wanted to contract the Tuantuan and kill its master to steal its beast.
However, Yan Yue wasn't very worried about this now. The Tuantuan had regained its true form. It was already very strong.
If it was really so easy to be stolen, it was either because she was incompetent or because the Tuantuan was too weak. How far could she go on the road of cultivation in the future? If she lost the Tuantuan, she deserved it. She couldn't blame the heavens and earth.
"Master, master, I'm already level seven."
The Tuantuan let out a cry. Its huge body quickly shrank and returned to its original size. However, its body wasn't as round as before. Its head, neck, body, and legs could be seen clearly. Although it was thin, it was much stronger.
Yan Yue opened her arms and hugged the Tuantuan that was flying over. She raised her right hand and touched the Tuantuan's soft head. The little fellow was very comfortable with Yan Yue's touch. It closed its eyes and leaned comfortably in Yan Yue's arms. At this moment, it didn't look as mighty as before.
Raising her head, Yan Yue lightly swept a glance at the surroundings. Immediately, those who had evil intentions all took a step back in fear.
The corner of her mouth hooked up into a cold smile. If you want it, then go ahead and take it, as long as you have the ability.
Although the Tuantuan was a level seven cultivator, its battle experience was pitifully little. It was just nice that it could be used to gain experience.
Carrying the Tuantuan, she turned around and returned to the cave dwelling. Those who had squeezed outside to watch the show also dispersed. However, there were still some who didn't give up waiting outside, wanting to snatch the Tuantuan.
Among these people, most were Foundation Establishment cultivators. Occasionally, there would be one or two Jin Dan cultivators. If it was under normal circumstances, Yan Yue might be worried. However, now that the Tuantuan had recovered, its cultivation was equivalent to that of a Jin Dan late stage cultivator. She naturally didn't have anything to worry about. She could still fight against Foundation Establishment cultivators. As for Jin Dan cultivators, she should be able to handle Tuantuan cultivators.
Nascent Soul Stage cultivators naturally disdained to snatch Class 7 demonic beasts. If they really had to worry, they should be worried that others would gang up on them to deal with them. The strength of an individual was insignificant, but the strength of a group was astonishing.
However, a level seven demonic beast wasn't small, but it wasn't big either. Perhaps she was thinking too much.
A few days later, Yan Yue and Morin came to the Demonic Beast Management Department. They took Little Grey and Little Silver away and bought some pills and talismans.
After buying some daily necessities, the two of them left Guang Ming Town.
When they left the city gate, Yan Yue met another acquaintance. It was Captain Yogeno, who had once formed a group with her. He was holding a person under his arm, and it was Zhou Ying. They seemed to have something urgent, and left in a hurry after a simple greeting.
Yan Yue shrugged her shoulders, as if she was the only one who had nothing to do.
Morin walked beside Yan Yue and asked softly, "Master, where are we going next?"
Stopping in her tracks, Yan Yue thought for a moment, then said, "Both inside and outside, it's not appropriate to go too far. Let's go inside."
"Alright!"
"Then, Master, do you have any plans? Are we going to continue to be rogue cultivators like this?" Morin replied, then asked his own question.
Yan Yue didn't reply to him quickly this time. She was also thinking in her heart, "Rogue cultivators are very free. This is what I have been insisting on for so long. In fact, this idea is very willful, and Yan Yue herself knows it."
If there were no opportunities, as a rogue cultivator, she would only end up in a miserable death. However, after joining a force, she didn't like to be restrained, and her rationality and emotions fought. Her choice had always been following her heart. Although she didn't know if what she did was right or wrong, it was still her choice. No matter how much she had to pay to make up for her willfulness in the future, she had to accept it.
She opened her lips slightly and sighed, "Let's take it one step at a time!"
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"Master, who is she?"
A figure wrapped in a gray cloak asked in a low and doubtful voice, respectfully asking another person beside him.
That person was dressed in black brocade, which made the skin on his face and hands look even whiter. The coldness in his eyes seemed to freeze the world, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, full of arrogance and disdain. That domineering aura of looking down on the world was enough to make anyone who saw it feel intimidated and deeply submit.
"This little fellow has the smell of the Ghost Phoenix on her body. Although it's very faint, it can't escape my nose." His tone was neither fast nor slow, as if he didn't care.
"That person came to this world?"
"The Wild Red Flame is known as the world's number one master. His prophecies are like a curse, never falling short. Everyone knows that the Ghost Phoenix is his natal beast."
"This woman is just a small Foundation Establishment ant. What is the Red Flame thinking, actually coming here from the Upper Realm?"
"That's their own family's business. If it wasn't for my soul, I would have missed it. Hmph!
I'm very curious. The Red Flame's prophecies are like a curse. Are they really unbreakable? "
The man in the gray cloak bowed slightly and said to the other man, "Master, you still have important things to do. It's not worth the trouble. Do you need this subordinate to kill her and ruin their plans?"
"I know what to do. Lan, what do you say?" The man still didn't look at his subordinate, and just looked indifferently at Yan Yue and the others.
When Lan heard the man's words, she immediately knelt on one knee. Cold sweat trickled down her face, and her voice trembled a little. "Master, please forgive this subordinate. This subordinate knows her mistake."
The man ignored Lan, who was kneeling on the ground, and leaned over in Yan Yue's direction.
At that moment, Yan Yue was sitting on Little Silver's back, her eyes slightly closed as she enjoyed a rare moment of peace. She didn't notice the approaching danger.
Suddenly, her back was hit by a huge blow, and her body flew forward uncontrollably. After rolling several times on the ground, Yan Yue raised her head with difficulty and looked at the person who had hurt her.
Black Clothes!
Yan Yue was slightly stunned. It was actually him.
"Long time no see, little guy. You've grown a lot." The man's lips curled slightly as he looked Yan Yue up and down and said indifferently.
"Black Clothes?"
It was still that very ordinary face, but Yan Yue would never forget those beautiful and domineering eyes.
If it really was him, why was his cultivation so different from before? Was he hiding his cultivation?
As soon as Yan Yue said that, the man was standing in front of Yan Yue in the blink of an eye.
Yan Yue was still lying on the ground after being hit by his palm, and couldn't get up. The man flung off his clothes and squatted in front of Yan Yue. His left hand clasped Yan Yue's chin, and with a little effort, he lifted Yan Yue's face.
"Remember this lord's name." The man put his lips close to Yan Yue's ear and said, "Ai Luo."
His hot breath blew the strands of hair around Yan Yue's ear, creating an ambiguous atmosphere.
Yan Yue's eyes were a little hazy, and something seemed to be invading her back. Her consciousness grew more and more blurry, and she couldn't fight back at all. In her daze, she only remembered the last words of the man called Ai Luo: "You're still too weak." These cold words woke Yan Yue up a little, but in the blink of an eye, she sank deeper into darkness.
Yan Yue was unconscious, and her face was still in Ai Luo's hand. Ai Luo raised her other hand and used her middle finger to trace the contours of Yan Yue's face. She picked up a strand of hair behind her ear and sniffed at the tip of her nose. A trace of understanding flashed past her eyes.
Letting go of the hand holding Yan Yue's chin, Ai Luo stood up and said to the unconscious Yan Yue, "This lord has left a path for you. It's destined that you'll be mine in the future." Her low and hoarse voice carried a trace of temptation.
Lan came behind Ai Luo, and her eyes flashed with confusion, "We still don't know what relationship they have with this girl. It's not worthwhile to snatch her away from them. Perhaps the smell on her body is just a coincidence."
"Red Flame has never been a person who likes to wander around. He must have a purpose for coming to this world. I just don't know if our interference is also within his prediction. This lord is looking forward to it."
Lan Archer replied, "Yes, this subordinate understands. Oh right, Dream River Sect's Seventh Elder Meng Yuansheng, the genius of Yuanying. Do you still want to continue your training?"
"How many more are there in this world?" Ai Luo asked casually.
"Thirteen!"
"Mm, let's go!"