"Me?"

Dong Qian had evidently thought about this issue, so she didn't hesitate and spoke directly.

"I came out this time, first for the tomb here, and second to find the Six-tailed. Now that both goals are achieved, I'm definitely thinking of returning to the sect."

"What about you, Junior Brother?"

Ji Yuan put away the flying sword embryo in front of him and did not rush to answer.

He primarily practices the Li Family's "Sword Manual." In the early stage of Foundation Establishment, one must refine two sword embryos, in the mid-stage, three sword embryos, and four in the later stage.

He has now refined four sword embryos, and under normal circumstances, he should condense one more sword embryo to attempt breaking through to the late stage.

But his current situation is somewhat abnormal.

Having received Dong Qian's "Celestial Fox Joyful Skill," and having happily dual-cultivated with her once.

His cultivation bypassed the "Sword Manual" and gained another enhancement, even being just a step away from the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

Ji Yuan could clearly feel that as long as he condenses another sword embryo, his cultivation can directly break through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

Although he just refined the Blood Slaughter Sword, due to the enhancement of his cultivation, his understanding of the "Sword Manual" has deepened.

To refine the next sword embryo is no longer difficult.

Therefore, Ji Yuan's thoughts naturally began to change somewhat.

Initially, his idea was naturally the same as Dong Qian's; he came to this ancient battlefield to condense sword embryos. Now that the sword embryos have successfully condensed, he should head back.

But now the idea is to head further north.

To visit Mirror Lake within the Spirit Control Sect's domain, after condensing the fifth sword embryo there, then return to the Water Dragon Sect.

If not, going back to the Water Dragon Sect and then heading to Mirror Lake would take half a year just traveling, which would be too much time wasted.

It's better to just go to Mirror Lake now and save a lot of time.

Besides, Ji Yuan had already thoroughly investigated.

Mirror Lake is not like the ancient battlefield, nor like Ice and Fire Island. Its location is somewhat similar to Celestial Pillar Mountain.

Inside Mirror Lake, there aren't any opportunities; it's entirely due to the beautiful scenery that attracts many cultivators to visit and enjoy the view.

It is considered a famous scenic spot within the Spirit Control Sect.

Even the Spirit Control Sect often moves some activities of the six Immortal Sects to be held at Mirror Lake.

So going there should pose no danger, plus the Li Family has opened a shop beside Mirror Lake, so Ji Yuan has a place to stay once he gets there.

Seeing Ji Yuan constantly silent, Dong Qian guessed something.

"Junior Brother, do you have something else?"

"Hmm, I need to make a trip north to Mirror Lake, to refine sword embryos there."

This matter isn't something to hide, so Ji Yuan directly mentioned it.

"Do you need me to come along?"

Dong Qian pursued further.

If Ji Yuan said he needed her, she certainly wouldn't hesitate.

Ji Yuan pondered slightly; he wasn't swayed by having a relationship with Dong Qian, so his thought remained unchanged, hence he replied, "No need, I can go alone, quickly return."

"Outside is dangerous, Senior Sister should head back to the sect earlier."

"I knew you'd say this."

Dong Qian rolled her eyes, helplessly.

"I thought...thought..."

"What did Senior Sister think?"

"Thought you'd have some change."

Ji Yuan laughed, "Outside is inherently dangerous, coupled with my strength, as you know, just a weak mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. I can't protect Senior Sister..."

Before Ji Yuan could finish, Dong Qian directly took the Six-tailed Demon Fox from her shoulder, held it in her arms, stroking its back gently and interrupted:

"I have Six-tailed with me, no need for your protection; at crucial moments, I can protect you."

Ji Yuan had nothing to say.

Because that was indeed the truth.

But even so, he still preferred going alone, being accustomed to roaming solo. When encountering anything, he could escape faster.

It's like when Phoenix Peach said she wanted to escort him here; he didn't agree at the time, and now he wouldn't either.

Dong Qian observed him for a while; seeing he wouldn't relent, she could only say helplessly:

"Alright then, I'll head back first, Junior Brother, be careful."

"Okay."

Dong Qian didn't persist, Ji Yuan also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Then Senior Sister should head back first. I'll head north; I'll bring you a gift when I return."

Ji Yuan said with a smile.

Hmm... mainly he remembered, he promised Phoenix Peach before leaving, now adding Dong Qian, since he buys one, he can buy another to give to Du Wanyi.

Hua Yaoyue can have a piece too.

Although he gives her drinks every month, he hasn't given anything else yet.

This time upgrading the spiritual energy cannon, she contributed greatly, he certainly shouldn't be stingy.

"Oh?"

Dong Qian's eyes twirled, seemingly hinting as she asked, "Giving a gift? Just to me? Or giving to others as well."

"Naturally only to Senior Sister."

Ji Yuan said, face not blushing, heart not skipping.

At such times, no matter who asks, the response is the same.

Lying...a kind-hearted lie that everyone loves to hear.

Sure enough, after hearing this, Dong Qian became very happy, laughingly said, "Then I'll be waiting."

Ji Yuan relaxed internally.

"Will Senior Sister leave now or wait a bit more?"

Dong Qian sensed for a moment, seemingly probing outside, and after a while she said, "Earlier, when those Qi Cultivation disciples from the Wei Family who survived just escaped, several Foundation Establishment cultivators came to this ancient battlefield to investigate, but found nothing and left quickly.

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