Madam Yu swiftly produced three hundred spare array stones, allowing Wang Wu finally to relax his heart.

He then replaced them at the fastest speed, a process that went smoothly; for him, it was as simple as changing a battery.

To prevent unforeseen troubles, Wang Wu seized the opportunity to inspect all the array stones of the Five Elements Spirit Array.

There were a total of ten thousand and eight hundred stones, of which two hundred and sixty-nine were severely worn and would need replacement within a few years.

Moreover, over ninety percent of the array stones had lost half of their durability, and even without external interference, it was estimated that all would need replacement within a hundred years.

Wang Wu prioritized replacing those 269 severely worn stones before heading back to the small village.

Madam Yu was still waiting in the room, although she seemed to be in a better state, as if she had made some decision.

"Why not report the occupation of Yu Family Manor by the Ten Thousand Poison Sect to the Immortal Alliance to seek justice?"

"I'm afraid Jade Mountain Manor cannot be held; I earnestly request you to take my two daughters and leave first, and entrust them to my sister, Yu Jinyan."

Wang Wu and she spoke simultaneously, their words going in opposite directions.

After a moment of silence, Wang Wu asked, "Why is madam so pessimistic?"

Madam Yu retorted, "Since you are neither from a noble family nor have anywhere to go while being pursued by enemies, you must be a wild cultivator from the Dark Alliance. Why do you still hold high hopes for the Immortal Alliance? Know that the hatred wild cultivators have toward the Immortal Alliance can fill a bamboo grove, and even the seas cannot wash it away!"

Wang Wu's heart jolted, realizing he had slipped up, and that despite Madam Yu's exceptional beauty, she was not a shallow-minded person.

After another moment of silence, Wang Wu said, "We have only met twice, and despite some intimate relations, why do you trust me so much to entrust your daughters to me? Wouldn't it be better for you to flee with them yourself?"

Madam Yu shook her head, "Because I cannot escape. I hope my daughters can become wild cultivators, albeit with uncertain futures, it's better than falling into the hands of the Ten Thousand Poison Sect. Besides, my sister Yu Jinyan is also in the Dark Alliance, at least she can be entrusted."

"What are the Dark Alliance and wild cultivators?" Wang Wu straightforwardly asked.

Madam Yu looked at him closely but did not answer. Instead, she asked, "Have you repaired the Five Elements Spirit Array, which is why you have the leisure to inquire about these matters?"

"Indeed, now even if the Ten Thousand Poison Sect attacks fiercely, I fear not. However, if things really worsen to that extent, Jade Mountain Manor cannot be held. So my plan is to act as the situation demands, but the most important now is to clarify the ins and outs of this matter."

Wang Wu sat down opposite Madam Yu, having the time to listen to a story.

"It seems you're indeed not a wild cultivator, nor from a noble clan, and unfamiliar with the Immortal Alliance, peculiar indeed. But after excluding all possible options, only the most unlikely option remains: are you from the Demon Race?"

After finishing the last sentence, Madam Yu, although still calm in appearance, had nervous, fearful eyes and slightly trembling hands betraying her.

Truly like Ye Gong loving dragons!

Didn't you adore giant demons?

Wang Wu neither confirmed nor denied.

After a long silence again, Madam Yu finally stabilized her emotions, sidestepping the previous topic and speaking in a low, smooth voice: "The Immortal Alliance is a union of various major forces of the Desolate Human Race, established during the Demon Race's prosperity, initially aimed at opposing the Demon Race, and has existed for a hundred thousand years."

"Wild cultivators refer to humans who harbor great hatred toward the Immortal Alliance, are wanted and hunted for various reasons by the Immortal Alliance, and thus have banded together to form a league known as the Dark Alliance."

"As for why I cannot report the Ten Thousand Poison Sect's occupation of my Yu Family Manor for justice from the Immortal Alliance, it's because my sister Jin Yan joined the Dark Alliance and attempted to assassinate Lu Wuchen's eldest son without success; the evidence is irrefutable. Reporting to the Immortal Alliance would lead directly to confiscation, deportation of related personnel to the Seek Death Camp, and dispatch to the Northern Wilderness Frontline—all transparent enforcement and fairness based on facts. May I ask, how should I report to the Immortal Alliance? How to appeal?"

"Even my husband ignores this matter and has severed ties with the Yu Family. If not for giving him two daughters, he might have divorced me!"

"All these can be checked; if you don't believe, you merely need to go to Luoyue City's Immortal Alliance announcement office and examine the notice from ten years ago, where it's clearly printed with a Dharma Seal, impossible to fake."

"Now I suspect the Ten Thousand Poison Sect may use the same method on Jade Mountain Manor. As long as they lure my sister Jin Yan near, they can prove Jade Mountain Manor's collusion with the Dark Alliance, which constitutes a grave crime of confiscation!"

Speaking of this, Madam Yu bitterly smiled, "Now you should understand that I presumed you were sent by the Ten Thousand Poison Sect, truly having no means to resist."

"The Immortal Alliance does this, aren't they afraid of losing public support? The Yu Family aside, but your Fan Family, after all considered a noble clan, fighting and laboring at the frontline, surely with outstanding achievements, doesn't the Immortal Alliance fear shaking other noble clan's confidence and loyalty?"

Wang Wu was quite surprised, as logically, the Yu Family and Fan Family are considered completely loyal. No matter how they die, the Immortal Alliance shouldn't disregard appearances entirely.

This is irrational.

Madam Yu just gave a bitter smile, "The Immortal Alliance indeed treated the Yu and Fan families exceptionally well at the beginning. My husband became the Deputy City Lord of Moon City because of it. During those years, the Yu and Fan families flourished greatly, with guests filling our doors, and everything was very well. However, my younger sister Jin Yan held resentment in her heart because of the death of our father and brothers, and in a fit of anger, she joined the Dark Alliance, ultimately making a grave mistake."

"Since then, the Yu family fell, and the Fan family was implicated, leading to their decline. Now, as things have turned sour, Lu Wuchen won't act personally, but the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, as his lapdog, definitely won't leave us any option for retreat. Only my husband still harbors delusions; I clearly noticed the Observers of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect outside the manor, yet he hasn't even sent a reply."

Madam Yu spoke through gritted teeth at this point, evidently experiencing the greatest grief from a dead heart.

Because her husband clearly wanted to sever ties; if he could use this method to curry favor with the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, what does it matter that the offender is his sister-in-law and not the brother-in-law?

Wang Wu nodded, finally understanding the whole story.

"So, the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect dispatched people to lurk outside Jade Mountain Manor not for Jade Mountain Manor itself but rather to capture your younger sister?"

Madam Yu finally nodded.

See, this is the reality. Women, alright, always tend to exaggerate things. However, it must be admitted that Wang Wu's arrival truly terrified her, leaving her in a state of panic, thinking disaster had befallen her.

"You, you really aren't sent by the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect?"

Madam Yu asked for confirmation, still worried.

Wang Wu didn't answer, instead suddenly asked, "Are you certain your sister isn't here?"

"No, absolutely not. I'm scared to death, how dare I shelter her... Alright, she did come once two years ago, trying to persuade me to join the Dark Alliance, but I refused her sternly."

Madam Yu waved her hands hurriedly, so anxious her tears were almost flowing.

"Then it looks like the issue is resolved. I'm not sent by the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, and you haven't harbored any Wild Cultivator of the Dark Alliance. Let them continue their surveillance outside, they won't dare to assault without evidence."

"As agreed earlier, I will recuperate here for three years. Within these three years, I guarantee not even a fly will come in except for your esteemed husband. And you, Madam—"

"I will serve with utmost caution."

"Ahem, that's not what I meant. I am a person with principles; I do not take advantage of others in the dark nor exploit vulnerabilities."

"I mean, Madam, you'd better not hide anything from me, and it would be best not to play any tricks. I have completely secured control of the Five Elements Spirit Array; besides the Original Array Talisman in your husband's possession, no one has greater authority than me. I can withstand the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect and also, with a single thought, raze Jade Mountain Manor to the ground."

"Madam, do you understand my meaning?"

Wang Wu spoke with severity, though the situation was clear, based on She Shoujiu's training, Wang Wu remained extremely wary of Madam Yu, ensuring he could quickly retreat even in chaotic circumstances.

In any case, holding the advantage in hand, he was not afraid of any surprises from her.

"I understand, but your injury—"

"I'm fine."

"No, what I mean is, I can help you with your recovery; it just needs to be once every three days, otherwise I can't endure..."

Madam Yu spoke softer and softer, not daring to meet Wang Wu's eyes. Under her long hair, her face was charmingly flushed; though her words were vague, Wang Wu understood.

That indeed sounded like a wondrous healing journey.

However, though Wang Wu was tempted, he had his morals, mostly deeply imprinted by old hometown values; he wasn't such a beast.

"That's not appropriate, aren't you afraid your cultivation will suffer? You're currently at the peak of Fourth Grade; don't you want to break through to Third Grade?"

Madam Yu shook her head, seemingly touched, her eyes reddened, paused before she smiled and said, "Now I truly don't understand you, Giving that even the Demon Race knows about harvesting and Furnace, I am used for harvesting in such a Furnace. Since I gave birth to two daughters, my cultivation can no longer break through to Third Grade; otherwise, I wouldn't be casting aside caution."

"As for cultivation damage, that won't happen. I practice daily so I can replenish the losses from harvesting. In fact, if you weren't so overly vigorous, I wouldn't be in such a sorry state."

Upon hearing this, Wang Wu felt simultaneously absurd and stimulated yet puzzled, "Your parents are willing to let you suffer like this? Just for a marital alliance, isn't it a bit misplaced?"

Madam Yu bitterly smiled upon hearing this, "This is the fate of all Human Race women. Unless their talent extends straight to Celestial Realm First Grade during aptitude assessment, all female cultivators must marry before they turn twenty. Once married, they inevitably bear offspring, which wastes their cultivation completely, so most of the time, they willingly become harvesting Furnaces to aid their husband's cultivation and growth, contributing to the family."

"Like my husband, he has two wives; I'm just one of them."

"Whereas my younger sister Jin Yan has the cultivation talent for Celestial Realm First Grade, so she doesn't need to marry, but because she has that talent, the Immortal Alliance pays close attention since she joined the Dark Alliance."

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