Having his cultivation base elevated, Wang Xiaoqiang revealed a joyous smile, yet in stark contrast, True Person of Taiyi and the two Yans sisters were watching the demonic power's black smoke dissipate after losing the Demon Crystal with faces full of shock and disappointment. The Demon Crystal had actually been absorbed entirely by some unknown entity!

The Demon Crystal they had risked their lives to obtain had vanished just like that; it was something no one could easily accept.

They were desperately propping up their Divine Sense, trying to locate the "entities" that had snatched away the Demon Crystal, yet they could only sense intense swirls of Spiritual Energy and were unable to identify what the entities were. Moreover, these entities had disappeared quickly.

As Wang Xiaoqiang watched the Five Elements Spirit Spring completely absorb the Demon Crystal, not leaving a scrap for the other three, he chuckled inwardly while also feeling a surge of nervousness for fear that the three might discover his secret. However, they did not suspect him and simply stared blankly at the spot where the Demon Crystal had disappeared, lost in thought.

"Who is it that stole the Demon Crystal, show yourself if you dare!" True Person of Taiyi bellowed angrily.

Although the two Yans sisters did not shout out loud, they too stretched their Divine Sense to the limit, intently scanning their surroundings.

But to their disappointment, they discovered nothing out of the ordinary.

"True Person..." Seeing that the three hadn't realized the disappearance of the Demon Crystal was his doing, Wang Xiaoqiang secretly breathed a sigh of relief before speaking up. "What's going on? How could the Demon Crystal just vanish?"

True Person of Taiyi suspiciously responded, "Someone must have taken the opportunity to steal it. Hmph, I never imagined such scum existed in the Cultivation Realm. Once I find him, I'll tear him to pieces..."

Despite True Person of Taiyi's hundred years of life and his status as an accomplished figure, his attitude toward the precious Demon Crystal instantly became like that of a petty tradesperson.

"True Person, how about we split up and search to see if we can find the person who took the Demon Crystal..." Wang Xiaoqiang suggested craftily.

"I don't think that's necessary," Yans Ruxue said with a sigh, "Whoever took the Demon Crystal from under our noses without a sound, their cultivation is definitely above ours. We've already expended a great deal of strength fighting the Barbaric Demon; even if we find them, what can we do?"

Yans Ruxue's words convinced everyone.

Before, True Person of Taiyi would never have believed such a powerful figure existed, but things were different now. Besides Wang Xiaoqiang, there were experts who had come from the Immortal Realm, and who knows how high their cultivation might be.

Upon hearing this, True Person of Taiyi heaved a long sigh, "Ah, this is really unlucky!"

"True Person, I think we should return to the sect to rest, then let the disciples look around. If a Barbaric Demon breaks the seal, they can immediately report to us, so we can arrive in time to slay the demon and take its crystal..." Wang Xiaoqiang suggested.

"Hmm, it can only be this way," True Person of Taiyi agreed, his Spiritual Power significantly drained from the battle with the high-Talented Scholar and the Barbaric Demon. Now, even if he were to encounter another Barbaric Demon, he would not have the strength to fight.

The two Yans sisters naturally had no objections. Yans Ruyu was still shaken from the earlier scare and thus had grown somewhat less eager for the Demon Crystal. Yans Ruxue had also gone through a life-and-death struggle, and was tired at that time.

Thus, the group returned to the sect together.

"Ah, when we get back to Taiyi Sect, everyone must keep this a secret. I can't afford to lose this old face," True Person of Taiyi instructed with annoyance.

If word got out that the Demon Crystal they had worked so hard to obtain had been stolen, it would become a complete joke.

After arriving at Taiyi Sect, they discovered that the four Deputy Sect Masters and the Nascent Soul Stage Experts who had gone with them had already returned unharmed.

True Person of Taiyi did not blame them; after all, given the situation at the time, their presence would have only been a burden.

Upon returning to the sect, the four of them didn't speak or do much but instead, in tacit agreement, went to rest and conserve their energy.

After resting for a day, True Person of Taiyi called the Four Deputy Sect Masters before him and instructed each of them to take four Nascent Soul Stage Experts and search in the four cardinal directions with Taiyi Sect at the center. If they discovered a Barbaric Demon breaking the seal, they were to immediately send a message using the Message Jade Slip.

Having given his orders, True Person of Taiyi took out twenty Hidden Dragon Pills and distributed them among the four Deputy Sect Masters, instructing them to keep one for themselves and to give the rest to those Nascent Soul Stage Experts sent to scout for news.

The four Deputy Sect Masters took their leave after receiving the orders. Although they desired the Demon Crystal, they hadn't contributed to the battle against the Barbaric Demon, so they did not dare to ask about it. They simply hoped they would encounter a weaker Barbaric Demon next time and kill it alongside True Person of Taiyi to obtain their share of its Demon Crystal.

Wang Xiaoqiang returned to the villa.

Ye Qingcheng, who had been waiting for Wang Xiaoqiang's return on the second floor of the villa, directly jumped off, expecting Wang Xiaoqiang to catch her like he had done previously.

To her surprise, this time Wang Xiaoqiang remained unmoved.

As a result, Ye Great Beauty fell flat on her bottom.

Ordinarily, a Cultivator wouldn't fall from jumping down from the second floor, but Ye Qingcheng hadn't used her Spiritual Power, thinking that Wang Xiaoqiang would catch her,

"Did you land on your butt and split it in four?" Wang Xiaoqiang stared at Ye Qingcheng on the ground, snickering wickedly.

"You're so bad! Why didn't you catch me?" Ye Qingcheng cried out in pain, tears welling up. Had it been a regular person jumping from the second floor, they probably would have broken both their legs, but Ye Qingcheng only felt a fierce pain in her buttocks.

Ye Qingcheng was in so much pain that tears welled up in her eyes, her face full of grievance.

Wang Xiaoqiang scooped her up in his arms and walked into the villa. "Come on, let's see if your butt's been split into four pieces…"

"You're awful!" Ye Qingcheng's pink fists kept pounding Wang Xiaoqiang's chest, though she didn't have the heart to use her full strength.

Wang Xiaoqiang carried her into the villa and set her on the couch. He was about to unbuckle his belt to check when Ye Qingcheng slapped his hand away. "Go away, trying to take advantage of me… I won't let you see…"

"Please, I couldn't care less. You think your butt's that good-looking?" Wang Xiaoqiang rolled his eyes, dismissing her.

"What? You, you think my butt isn't good-looking… You're being smug after getting lucky…" Ye Qingcheng said indignantly.

"It's true, your butt is just so-so. It doesn't compare to the Immortal Beauties," Wang Xiaoqiang said, then suddenly remembered Lin Xianshu and the Little Bai Sisters were still outside Taiyi Sect. Wasn't it better to have Lin Xianshu come inside? Tibet is a bitterly cold place, and it would be tough for them to stay outside.

"Humph, you've made me so mad, I'm never going to talk to you again," Ye Qingcheng, seeing Wang Xiaoqiang belittling her and praising Lin Xianshu, immediately became jealous. She stomped her foot in anger and ran upstairs to cry and wipe her tears.

Seeing this, Wang Xiaoqiang ran upstairs and after a lot of commotion, a smile finally appeared on Ye Qingcheng's face.

After resting for a while, upon waking up, Ye Qingcheng couldn't help but ask, "Hey, Little Qiang, I heard you encountered Barbaric Demons. Did you get any Demon Crystals?"

"You shouldn't ask about that, even if we did get some, it's none of your business, understand?" Wang Xiaoqiang replied.

"Humph, I just want to know, I'm not keen on Demon Crystals…" Ye Qingcheng pouted, her face still flushed and glistening from the attentions of a man.

"Qingcheng, you should know that doing Dual Cultivation with me is more effective than any pill. Understand? Don't crave useless things…" Wang Xiaoqiang teased Ye Qingcheng's cute nose, looking at her blushing face, which was as delicate as a begonia under the setting sun. At that moment, Wang Xiaoqiang thought about how wonderful it would be to get the Yans Family Sisters into bed, wondering what their delicate faces would look like.

He got dressed and made a beeline to the Main Hall of Taiyi Sect to discuss with True Person of Taiyi about allowing Lin Xianshu, the Little Bai Sisters, and Sea Dragon to join the Sect.

After Wang Xiaoqiang explained their situation, True Person of Taiyi said, "Since Lin Xianshu has already left the Mount Hua Sword Sect, it's not inappropriate for her to join our Taiyi Sect. It would be even better if she does join us. The Little Bai Sisters can also be included in Taiyi Sect…"

"So, you agree?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked with delight. "Then I'll call her over and have her join our Taiyi Sect."

Hence, Wang Xiaoqiang flew out of Taiyi Sect.

Inside Taiyi Sect, no disciple, including the deputy sect leaders, were allowed to practice Skyflight except for the True Person of Taiyi himself. However, Wang Xiaoqiang did just that, and no one dared to make an issue of it, let alone report him to True Person of Taiyi. After all, Wang Xiaoqiang's status within the Sect was unrivaled at the moment, even True Person of Taiyi had to give him some leeway.

He just lacked an official title!

Wang Xiaoqiang flew out of Taiyi Sect and summoned Lin Xianshu and the Little Bai Sisters, informing them they could join Taiyi Sect.

Naturally, Lin Xianshu and the Little Bai Sisters were overjoyed.

Wang Xiaoqiang's gaze fell on Yilian, observing the fox demon as innocent as gardenia, and began, "However, Yilian cannot enter Taiyi Sect with the identity of a fox demon. Taiyi Sect is a prestigious orthodox Sect, and if it became known that such a great sect has accepted a fox demon, it would surely provoke controversy and attacks, so…"

The clever Little Bai immediately pushed Yilian to kneel before Wang Xiaoqiang, "Quickly thank the Master, he wants to make you his Spirit Servant…"

Yilian's face showed excitement and agitation as she kowtowed like a chicken pecking at rice, continuously thanking him. "Thank you, Master, Yilian wishes to serve for life, to follow and accompany Master…"

As she spoke, she bit the tip of her tongue and sprayed out a drop of Blood Pearl.

Wang Xiaoqiang beckoned with his hand, and the Blood Pearl rolled in front of him. He cast a Magic Spell on it, and with a flick of his hand, the Blood Pearl flew to Yilian's forehead and burrowed in.

Then Wang Xiaoqiang bit his own finger, producing a drop of Blood Pearl. Yilian opened her mouth to catch it and swallowed it down.

Next.

Yilian's body writhed in pain as she transformed from human form into a Little White Fox, and then a purple aura emanated from the top of the Little White Fox's head.

That was Yilian's entire store of demonic power, or Demon Essence.

Wang Xiaoqiang released a Spiritual Spring and absorbed the purple aura, which was the demonic power.

Afterward, the Little White Fox transformed back into human form, looking even more ethereal, beautiful, and alluring than before. At this point, Yilian's body appeared half-real, half-illusionary under Wang Xiaoqiang's Divine Sense, yet still appeared completely real to the naked eye.

Yilian, the fox demon, had now shed her Demon Nature and become Wang Xiaoqiang's Spirit Servant. (To be continued. If you like this work, we welcome you to come to QiDian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets, and your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)

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