Two days later.

A flying magical treasure, the Cloud Handkerchief, carrying a man and a woman, flew out of the Flowing Light Market towards the Shadow Forest of the Wilderness.

Qin Yuehan, dressed in white like snow, pure and pristine, controlled the Cloud Handkerchief from the front.

Though spring was near, it was still chilly.

The strong wind blew, and her immortal skirt fluttered, revealing Qin Yuehan's graceful figure completely in Shen Xuan's eyes.

The mind was as calm as still water.

For some reason, Shen Xuan couldn't have any improper thoughts about Qin Yuehan.

His mind was particularly serene and peaceful.

It felt as though he and Qin Yuehan were the only ones left in the world.

Quietly watching, the great sound is rarely heard.

Suddenly.

Qin Yuehan asked, "Senior brother, do you have a good relationship with the Immortal Bai Lian of the Beast Taming Zhou Family?"

Shen Xuan was taken aback.

Cyan Yang Prefecture is a vassal area of the Cyan Cloud Sect, so it's normal for Qin Yuehan to be aware of the situation.

But why did she bring it up?

"It's alright!"

Shen Xuan replied.

"I heard that the Immortal Bai Lian is as beautiful as a flower, making fish sink and birds alight, is that true?"

"It's true."

Qin Yuehan remained silent for a while.

Not sure what she was thinking.

For this, Shen Xuan was somewhat speechless.

He couldn't in good conscience belittle Immortal Bai Lian's appearance.

"The Su Family of the Flying Cloud looks down on you and only sent you a concubine?"

Alright.

Shen Xuan completely broke down.

He couldn't understand why Qin Yuehan, nearly ninety years old, was still so gossipy.

"It's not like that."

Shen Xuan pondered and said, "I have no intention of looking for a Dao partner. That concubine voluntarily joined. She is very capable, managing household chores, which saves me a lot of time and effort."

"Oh!"

Qin Yuehan said no more.

The Cloud Handkerchief flew smoothly.

Soon, they arrived at the Shadow Forest of the Wilderness.

Here, dense fog floats all year round.

This fog can isolate the Divine Sense of cultivators and slow down the operation of their Spiritual Power.

The Spiritual Qi in the Shadow Forest has many impurities, more suitable for demon beast cultivation.

Here, human race cultivators find their cultivation and spiritual power recovery slowed down, with effects significantly reduced.

For a water cultivator like Shen Xuan, his strength clearly declines in the Shadow Forest.

Qin Yuehan, being a wood cultivator, is not only unaffected but also gains some enhancement in strength.

She put away the Cloud Handkerchief.

Turned around and smiled at Shen Xuan.

"Senior brother, there are some restrictions for you in the Shadow Forest, so be careful!"

"With Junior Sister Qin here, what do I have to fear!"

Shen Xuan replied with a smile.

He had delayed for two years, considering the unique terrain of the Shadow Forest.

Luckily, he had acquired the Water Purification Bottle and refined the Hundred-Direction Spirit Water.

The water Spiritual Qi contained within, along with the [Self-Healing] talent, was enough for him to restore his internal Spiritual Power hundreds of times!

The two approached the edge of the Shadow Forest.

Shen Xuan's Divine Sense range shortened by a third.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator's Divine Sense perception range is typically one hundred feet at early stage, two hundred feet at middle stage, three hundred feet at late stage.

With the [Insight] talent, Shen Xuan could still perceive a range of two hundred feet in the Shadow Forest.

Comparable to the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

"The Shadow Forest is divided into three areas: the outer area, the inner area, and the core area..."

"In the outer area, there are usually Tier One demon beasts, occasionally Tier Two demon beasts appear."

"The inner area is mainly inhabited by Tier Two demon beasts..."

"The core area houses Tier Three Demon Kings, and it's inadvisable to venture lightly..."

"The Purple Essence Divine Wood that Yuehan needs to collect is near Luoxia Lake in the inner area..."

The two moved cautiously forward.

Qin Yuehan explained some common knowledge about the Shadow Forest.

Before coming, she had done her homework.

"We are only going to the inner area, presumably low risk. However, it's always better to be safe."

At this, Qin Yuehan smiled sweetly.

"Senior Brother Shen needn't worry, with Yuehan here, I will ensure your safety."

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "Junior Sister Qin can protect Senior Brother well!"

"The nearest human settlement to the Shadow Forest is Flowing Light Market, three hundred miles away. Flowing Light Market was established by the Profound Celestial Sect, with a Core Formation True Master holding the fort, serving as a frontline to resist the beast tide of the Shadow Forest..."

"The beast tide of the Shadow Forest occurs once every hundred years, and it's about fifty years until the next one..."

Qin Yuehan released two Tier One Upper Grade Puppet Dogs to scout the way ahead.

In the Shadow Forest, there are a myriad of demon beasts, including gregarious demonic birds, unsuitable for flying.

Following intelligence guidance, Qin Yuehan led Shen Xuan swiftly forward.

In the outer area, they encountered quite a few demon hunters.

Seeing that the two had a strong aura and were both Foundation Establishment cultivators, they gave way and avoided them.

They also came across some Tier One demon beasts.

To save Spiritual Power and time, they drove them away.

Ten days later.

The two slowly entered the inner area.

Here, Qin Yuehan also became cautious.

At this moment, the two Puppet Dogs suddenly barked.

Then they turned and fled back.

Behind them, a pack of demon beasts was approaching, hunting them.

"There's a pack of demon beasts ahead! Among them are two Tier Two Beast Kings!"

"It's the Red-Furred Demon Jackals!"

"Among jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards, jackals rank first for a reason."

Red-Furred Demon Jackals are not large, similar in size to ordinary wolves, with a fierce nature and known for hunting in packs, capable of taking on large demon beasts like tigers and bears.

This pack of demon jackals, reddish-brown, with short ears and long tails, resembling dogs but looking like wolves, with fierce eyes.

In sight, the pack had about thirty demon jackals, mostly Tier One Upper Grade, but among them, a pair stood out as Tier Two Lower Grade.

Soon, they encircled Shen Xuan and Qin Yuehan.

"Senior brother, what should we do?"

Qin Yuehan asked.

She wished to avoid complications; if avoidance was possible, it was best.

However, the Red-Furred Demon Jackals are not easy to shake off.

Presented with prey, they won't let go easily.

Shen Xuan pondered and said, "Blocked on our path, we can't avoid it, I'm afraid we'll have to fight."

These demon jackals, fierce by nature, excel in team hunting.

If entangled, they will haunt and refuse to let go, leading to endless trouble.

It's better to eradicate them completely.

"Senior brother, how many can you handle?"

Qin Yuehan asked with a mischievous smile.

Her smile, however, had a hint of mischief.

"I can handle thirty!"

The pair of Jackal King and Queen didn't lead the charge, rather they commanded from the back of the demon jackal pack.

Shen Xuan observed briefly.

This demon jackal pack maintained good formation, coordinated with skill and teamwork.

Seeing the two, under the command of the Jackal King, they crouched, waiting for an opportune moment to strike.

"Senior Brother, you handle the demon jackals, and I'll take care of the Jackal King and Queen!"

As she spoke, Qin Yuehan flashed out her Jade Bone Cold Moon Umbrella.

The umbrella opened wide, shielded her, and spun swiftly as she charged toward the Jackal King and Queen, engaging in fierce combat.

The Jackals have formidable coordination among each other, with the King and Queen leading the pack.

In the fray, the Jackal King and Queen worked together seamlessly, their claws slashing at Qin Yuehan's Jade Bone Cold Moon Umbrella.

The claws of the Jackal King and Queen coordinated like lightning, raking across the umbrella, while sparks flew in their ferocious exchange.

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