Yang Wei was back in his room, looking like his usual “self”.

Right now, he was shirtless, just wearing his baggy pants.

He rubbed his chin thoughtfully, lost in deep thought.

How did she know it was me? My [Transformation Magic] isn’t something just anyone can see through. Well, technically, it’s not really [Transformation Magic], but still, she shouldn’t have been able to tell.

Yang Wei knew the only convincing way to change his appearance was through his [Transformation Magic], which not only changed his appearance but also masked his aura. However, he knew that to maintain his transformed state, his magic would need to be active, which would clash with his cultivation.

So, he had to create a high-grade magic artifact imbued with [Transformation Magic].

It was in the form of a hairpin.

Hmm, is the issue really my appearance? I mean, she even knew my real name, so it’s more than just her figuring out I’m a man. This doesn’t make any sense.

Yang Wei let out a heavy sigh, closing his eyes for a moment before rising from the small bed he’d been sitting on. Stretching his arms out, he said, “Well, I’ll deal with that later. Right now, I’ve got more pressing matters to attend to.”

He performed several crossed arm stretches, flexing his well-built muscles, and cracked his knuckles in preparation. “Tonight, I’m sneaking into Coil Peak. I’ll take enough resources to fuel my cultivation and refine some pills with every elemental spiritual Qi available.” Looking at his fists with a steely gaze, he tightened them as if visualizing his goal.

“Once I have those resources, I’ll cultivate all my spirit root paths to peak-level Mortal Realm.”

With a wave of his arm, sparks of blue fire danced across his body, forming his Heavenly Phoenix Feather Robes in a blaze of azure flames.

Yang Wei grinned at the sight before him.

“Perfect. Now, to tone down the flames,” he muttered.

These special robes had the essence of a Blue Phoenix fused into it, so the flames were eternal. But one could turn off the flames by suppressing it with their own spiritual energy—temporarily killing the Blue Phoenix’s spirit.

Performing a double-handed mudra, the vibrant hues of his robes dulled into shades of black, grey, and ash.

This works…

Satisfied with the transformation, Yang Wei dashed out of the room and into the courtyard.

Manifesting his grayish ethereal pheonix-patterned wings, he took a light step and flew into the night sky.

Expanding the wingspan of his ethereal wings, he soared higher and higher until he reached a sea of clouds, using them as cover as he traversed the entirety of the Outer Sect.

…

Yang Wei had been flying for quite some time, using the sect’s map to navigate.

Soon, he approached Coil Peak.

“It’s even bigger than the Fang and Scale Peak…”

He made this comparison because he’d flown past said two peaks earlier.

Using the clouds as cover, he continued his journey, searching for the Sacred Forest, the place where the gemstone grotto is located, according to the map at least. “Should be around here somewhere,” he muttered to himself, eyes fixed on the map.

It didn’t take long for him to spot the Sacred Forest ahead.

With a quick gesture, his ethereal wings condensed, allowing him to dive downwards like a speeding meteorite.

His ears twitched. “Guards?” he said.

I can’t land here…!

Just before he hit the ground, he expanded his wings again, using the rush of air to curve forward and land safely in a secluded spot behind a tree.

He listened to the voices of two female guards passing by on patrol, their lanterns shining a path for them.

“I saw Chief Elder Sun today…”

“You did?! Lucky bastard. She’s the most beautiful woman we have in the sect, yet she hasn’t called a single disciple to come dual cultivate with her.”

“I know right? It’s almost as if she’s not into us.”

“She has to be! After all, we’re into her…”

“Oooo~ you’re blushing already.”

“Shut up!”

Once the coast was clear, Yang Wei emerged from his hiding spot.

He fought his urge to vomit from the women’s conversation and continued deeper into the forest.

It was after walking for an hour, that he realized how big this forest really was.

Finally, he arrived at a large cave entrance. “Bingo! This must be the place,” he exclaimed proudly, nodding to himself, “It seems I, Yang Wei, am a genius in every sense.” Closing his eyes, he swished his sleeves dramatically before clasping his arms behind his back. “Time to claim some resources for myself,” he declared confidently, walking into the gemstone grotto.

…

The gemstone grotto.

It was wide and illuminated by white crystals which weren’t exactly bright, but enough for one to find their way around.

“I can sense elemental spiritual Qi, but it’s not here…”

He walked even deeper.

Suddenly, a sword swiftly arched from behind, cutting straight at him.

But, with a simple sidestep, he evaded it effortlessly.

For a very short moment, Yang Wei locked eyes with his foe.

Those green eyes…

He noticed something familiar in those inexpressive gaze.

Before he could dwell on it, his opponent lunged forward, slashing horizontally at him.

Reacting swiftly, Yang Wei leaped back, avoiding the attack but receiving a small cut on his abdomen.

I lost focus, not good…

To his surprise, the wound glowed red and healed instantly right after.

What?

To confirm if the wound has truly healed, he placed his hand on it and touched the wound. The shallow cut mark was gone; like the blood had sucked itself in and immediately neutralized the physical damage of the cut..

Regeneration? My magic isn’t even active, so the only way this could be happening is… *gasp* the Blood Strengthening Pill! I might’ve only cultivated one, but it seems to be potent enough to give me decent regenerative speed!

“Focus…” said his assailant. “You seem to forget you’re not leaving here alive.”

“Hm?”

Yang Wei had better eyesight than his opponent, so he could see physical details of his opponent, but his opponent couldn’t see full details of him.

Peering through the dim light, he couldn’t make out their face as they wore a veil; similar to the ones belly dancers wore.

However, he could tell this was a “she”.

Her figure-hugging ninja-like attire said it all.

It brought out her banging curves and no layer of clothing could hide her breasts—they were just that big.

She’s likely a guard here… so it’s certain she’ll want to kill me immediately. Still, there’s something oddly familiar about her.

“Should women really be wandering these caves at night?”

The now silent woman attacked again, her sword slashes aimed at him relentlessly.

With agility and skill, Yang Wei dodged and deflected her strikes, countering her moves.

Her sword strokes either cut nothing but air, or would get parried by Yang Wei using his sturdy forearms.

He’s too fast for basic attacks, she thought.

After that, the woman dashed back a meter and got into a sword stance. She gripped her sword handle tightly, then positioned it like a spear.

“Golden Sword of Light!”

In an eye’s blink, she dashed forward like a beam of light, thrusting her sword ahead.

This was a stabbing attack that would definitely tear a hole in Yang Wei’s chest if it landed.

Even Yang Wei realized this.

That attack, she spirit-refined her sword five times!

However, Yang Wei didn’t have time to ponder his next move.

He acted swiftly, moving directly into the path of the woman’s superior spirit.

“First Step: Serpent’s Coil Stance!”

With serpentine agility, he executed two light steps, swiftly rotating to the left. Simultaneously, he manifested a large, ethereal, golden serpent that coiled around him.

This immediately enhanced his protective aura.

The ethereal serpent’s tail trapped her arm, forcing the sword out of her grasp, before wrapping itself around the woman and ensnaring her.

Now, for the finishing touches!

Acting on instinct, Yang Wei’s hand shot forward, and he grabbed her left breast.

He couldn’t help but notice her breasts.

His gaze lingered on them, especially during their tussle.

Even beneath layers of clothing, they seemed to have a mind of their own, jiggling and bouncing around provocatively.

When his fingers finally clamped her breast, she let out a loud moan, her eyes rolling back a bit in pleasure.

“AAAaaaaAaHHnnn~~!”

Her ample bosom was so large that his fingers sank into them, causing bits to spill out between his fingers like juicy chunks of meat.

They were too much for his hand to contain.

Now, face to face, they could see each other clearly. Though her cheeks were flushed, her shapely figure quivering, and her tongue well peeked out, the realization of who he was seemed to widen her eyes.

Even Yang Wei himself was taken aback when he got a closer look.

“Yang Wei?”

“Liu Yan?”

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