In fact, it could hardly be called deception. Did Shi Chun even need to deceive? He told Zhener that these were men's clothes and shoes and that she'd look better in women's attire; Zhener agreed immediately without a second thought.

To Zhener, Shi Chun was the man she had confirmed their relationship with a kiss, her own man, and would never deceive her.

This straightforwardness left Shi Chun somewhat scratching his head. He didn't know how that woman called 'Su' had described the relationship between men and women. Judging from Zhener's reaction, 'Su' seemed to have painted a very rosy picture of it.

One could imagine that 'Su' must have had a very beautiful love, which was now reflected in Zhener.

Changing clothes, of course, couldn't happen in public. Although Shi Chun was taking advantage of Zhener, there was no need to expose her naked in front of everyone. He personally took Zhener to a secluded spot to stand guard.

Of course, others couldn't look, but he himself didn't mind taking the opportunity to appreciate Zhener's figure.

Sometimes, one must admit that a monk's Dharma Eye indeed has its advantages over ordinary people. Under the stars, the beautiful figure that emerged as the clothes came off was ravishing.

Indeed, her figure was exceptionally fine, the best he'd seen among all the naked women he'd seen. He wondered if it was because she was transformed from a sprite and the transformation had beautified her, making one's blood surge.

Naked Zhener was indifferent; she probably understood some differences between men and women, knew a bit about propriety, but also knew her own man could look, so she didn't mind at all.

What now troubled her was how to wear the clothes. She understood outerwear, but not the underclothes with all their strings and straps. She couldn't work out how to put them on, draping and pairing them in various ways without knowing how they should be worn.

Ultimately, she could only look at Shi Chun with a plea in her eyes, and her tone, too, carried a hint of supplication, "Chun Tian."

She had adopted Wu Jinliang's way of addressing him because Shi Chun had told her to be wary of everyone except Wu Jinliang, who was more trustworthy. She had seen the genuine relationship between Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang, so she thought Wu Jinliang's way of addressing him must be the right one.

Since Shi Chun himself hadn't objected, that's how she'd started calling him.

For this plea for help, Shi Chun was very happy to oblige, even let out a few chuckles reminiscent of Wu Jinliang's hehs. He first looked around to ensure there were no problems. With Wu Jinliang watching the perimeter, he quickly walked to a crevice in the mountainside and began to teach her how to dress.

Darkness, seclusion, no witnesses—these were conditions most conducive to sin.

Once he began to help, his fingers couldn't avoid intimate contact with her skin. After feeling the touch, Shi Chun thought the sensation was good and wanted a clear, complete experience, and what happened next was predictable.

If it's free to touch, why not? Besides, there was no responsibility to be taken afterward—they'd part ways and likely never see each other again.

So he casually explored the beauty of her curves, the softness of her fullness.

Little did he know, Zhener wasn't so naive. In no time, she was looking at him with affection, wrapping her arms around Shi Chun's neck and whispering, "Let's have a child."

"Huh?" Shi Chun was startled, surprised she even knew about this. He couldn't imagine what 'Su' had been thinking, discussing such things with a sprite that had not yet taken human form.

Besides, 'Su' probably hadn't specified the appropriate conditions for bearing children. This was hardly the place for that.

Furthermore, he hadn't intended to go any further with this sprite. Even though he had come from the Land of Exile, there were some burdens he did not want to carry; he wanted to leave with a clear conscience.

So, he pushed her away and taught her properly how to dress.

Shi Chun didn't know how long ordinary clothes would last on Zhener. If even the bodily remnants of those senior masters like 'Su' couldn't withstand the environment, ordinary clothes were out of the question. But it didn't matter; once they left, it would be two or three hundred years before anyone saw this place again.

Anyway, he had already gotten his hands on the Treasure Robe and Treasure Boots Zhener had been wearing and put them directly on himself.

In such an environment, it would be foolish not to wear protective magical treasures on one's body.

Shi Chun was secretly delighted with the clothes now on his body. When he first saw Zhener, he noticed the slightly retro dark blue garment had an air of nobility. Little did he expect it would be a magical treasure.

He quietly used a spell to try it out and discovered, indeed, it could be adjusted to fit just like the one Wu Jin had, very quickly. The size difference had originally been negligible, so the adjustment wasn't significant.

This was the method for wielding a Treasure Robe, which he and Wu Jin had stumbled upon during the Sky Rain Meteor Conference. Zhener had worn it for a while and seemed not to have noticed its special features.

He couldn't test out the exact nature of the Treasure Robe for the nonce, but obviously, it was of the same type as Wu Jin's.

The boots had also been exchanged onto his feet. Trying the same method to wield them, he quickly adjusted their size to fit as well.

However, the shoes seemed to be stuck in midair, as if affected by some immobilization skill.

Having come from Wukang Mountain, he was no stranger to immobilization skills. Opening his right eye and using his superpower, he immediately saw a pale grey glow emanating from the boots. It wasn't just one color, but an interweaving of black and white that seemed to interact with some bluish-green substance.

To such phenomena, he had already discerned the mysteries. A glance told him what it was about.

After some contemplation, he began to test casting spells to control the release of the grey-white glow on the boots.

Gradually, he gained control and, as if ascending steps, he stepped onto thin air. His other foot followed suit, and soon he stood half a foot off the ground, seemingly suspended in space, as stable as if he were on solid ground.

Upon ceasing the spell, the glow of the boots vanished, and he immediately descended to the ground.

After trying it out a couple of times, his eyebrows lifted, and his eyes sparkled uncontrollably with joy, roughly guessing what was on his feet. They were likely the legendary Magical Treasure, "Cloud Stepping Boots."

It was said that this treasure had become quite rare in the Cultivation World, not because it was difficult to create, but because some of the necessary materials were hard to gather; each time one was damaged, there was one less in existence.

He truly hadn't expected that the barefoot Zhener's boots could be the legendary Cloud Stepping Boots.

What did possessing these boots mean? It meant that from now on, he, Shi Chun, would be free to roam the heavens and earth.

Zhener, standing beside him, paid no attention to these developments. Perhaps it was because women naturally loved beauty—even female spirits transformed into women were no exception—as she kept her head down, fussing over and admiring her new clothes, her face aglow with happiness.

After both found what they needed, they came out from their hideout.

Wu Jinliang, who was guarding the perimeter, leaped to their side and taunted with a teasing grin, "Took so long just to change clothes?"

The implication was clear; he was asking whether they had done something else besides changing clothes.

Shi Chun understood the insinuation, but Zhener was genuinely clueless. Instead, she smiled lightly and asked Wu Jinliang, "Jinliang, do you think my clothes are pretty?"

"Pretty, very pretty," Wu Jinliang answered offhandedly, and it wasn't just flattery. With the proper garb of a woman now on, the enigmatic yet pure grace of the woman before him was complemented with an additional touch of femininity.

However, his attention was mostly on the clothes Shi Chun was wearing. Seeing that Shi Chun had tricked the woman into giving away her treasure, and she was still blissfully unaware, he couldn't resist jokingly adding, "Zhener, you really were generous to give Chun Tian that outfit."

Shi Chun immediately gave him a disdainful glare.

Zhener, still engrossed in admiring her sleeves, looked up and said, "Do you want one too, Jinliang? There's more."

"Huh?" Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang responded in unison, both wearing baffled expressions.

Swallowing hard, Wu Jinliang pointed to the clothes on Shi Chun and asked Zhener, "You have more clothes like these?"

Zhener replied, "There are more inside Earth Heart Tower. They're more durable than your clothes. After the people inside die, their clothes remain. The clothes of those who end up here afterwards tend to fall apart easily."

This revelation left the two brothers exchanging glances. It turned out this woman knew she had better clothes on her.

Shi Chun then asked, "You can go into the tower and take things out?"

Wu Jinliang's eyelids twitched, fully aware of what Chun Tian was implying. The tower contained numerous relics of former experts from the Cultivation World; snagging just one valuable item might be enough to live on for a lifetime.

Not to mention those ancient predecessors, even looting something valuable from the pockets of contemporary top masters would enable them to live like tycoons.

Zhener pondered and said, "I don't know; they let me in when the guardians imprisoned within the tower agree. When I transformed into a human and had no clothes, I told them, and they let me go in and get this outfit."

Shi Chun quickly seized on a key detail, and Wu Jinliang took notice as well, immediately asking, "If those guardians don't allow just anyone in, why would they let you in to get clothes? Couldn't they have brought them out to you?"

Zhener explained, "They can't move too far from the tower, nor can they enter the inner chambers. 'Su' said it's like how a person can't enter their own body."

Wu Jinliang immediately gave Shi Chun a knowing look.

Shi Chun got the hint, realizing the guy was tempted.

He understood; it was clear Zhener could communicate with the tower's guardians and was familiar with the area. Going back to the tower to grab a few more items seemed entirely possible.

Yet Shi Chun hesitated, weighing his options. Could it really be so easy to succeed?

If it were safe, then making use of this woman to strike it rich might not be out of the question. After all, Tong Mingshan and the others acquired the Divine Fire, and as the Master, he couldn't appear too shabby, could he?

Such a venture required cautious deliberation, especially given the notorious reputations of those old monsters.

Seeing his hesitation, Wu Jinliang bluntly began instructing Zhener, "Zhener, I have a beloved woman outside who I'd like to give a gift to. You know how durable the clothes here are. Look, if you go back again, just say you took men's clothes by mistake and they don't fit a woman. Ask for permission to get a woman's outfit. Do you think they'd let you go back in?"

His words were meant for Shi Chun as well, having thought of the approach and hinting that there was nothing to worry about since they wouldn't have to go in themselves.

Shi Chun understood clearly that once she went in, it wouldn't be just to get some clothes. They'd take as much as they could, and Wu Jinliang had already crafted an excuse, leaving it to him to persuade her to bring out more.

To their surprise, Zhener agreed with enthusiasm, "Okay, let's go in together."

She obviously thought they intended to help her break the tower's constraints—not just to retrieve items.

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