The Other Shore Flower sold to the Master of All Things had brought Wang Junze a large number of precious elixirs. Naturally, he was not stingy. Not only did he consume these elixirs like candy himself, but he also shared many with Ji Liuyun and Peng Ru.

Unfortunately, Qu Lishang was too powerful; such quality elixirs already held no significance for him.

In just a few hours, Wang Junze had recovered.

Following that, Wang Junze continuously sought guidance on the Sword Dao from Qu Lishang, from various intricate sword intents to the application of Chess Swordsmanship, the comprehension of the Nine Swords of Cloud Dragon, and even the direction for future breakthroughs in the Sword Dao.

In response, Qu Lishang was equally forthcoming, patiently explaining and instructing Wang Junze on each aspect.

Time slipped by unconsciously, and in the blink of an eye, three full days had passed.

Qu Lishang did not teach Wang Junze any specific swordsmanship, yet the help he brought seemed far more useful than acquiring a single Sword Dao inheritance.

Many formerly bewildering questions and doubts suddenly became clear.

One could say, having experienced this guidance, Wang Junze truly recognized the direction each phase of his future Sword Dao pursuit and enhancement should take.

Henceforth, by following this direction and continuously practicing and comprehending, Entering the Path is naturally achievable!

As for matters after Entering the Path, Wang Junze would have to rely entirely on his own insights; no one else could offer any assistance.

"Thank you, Master Qu, for your guidance!"

Bowing to Qu Lishang, Wang Junze softly spoke, "Time is pressing, disciple won't linger much longer. Once I retrieve the Creation Golden Lotus, I shall reunite with my uncle."

"Be sure to act cautiously. If you find yourself unable to manage, it's unnecessary to concern yourself with me. Once you've Entered the Path, you can then find a way."

Staring at Wang Junze, Qu Lishang again advised, "As long as my presence in the Inverted Mountain remains a secret, there should be no danger in the short term."

Mentioning this, Qu Lishang gave Peng Ru and Ji Liuyun a meaningful glance, saying lightly, "Their strengths are too weak; it's better to just let them stay here and cultivate for now."

Don't assume that just because Qu Lishang is from the Profound Moon Sword Sect, he must be kind-hearted. To have come this far, his sword is stained with so much blood, even he cannot remember.

In truth, based on Qu Lishang's nature, Peng Ru and Ji Liuyun wouldn't have had a chance to leave alive!

One is weak and incapable, the other even colluded with Dugu Feng to seize his divine weapon using the Blood Refining Technique, akin to treason; Qu Lishang would show no mercy in killing.

It was only because of Wang Junze's presence that he refrained from acting, yet he still wasn't reassured by letting them leave, hence settled on this compromise, keeping them under the guise of guiding their cultivation.

Upon hearing this, Ji Liuyun and Peng Ru couldn't help but tremble slightly, wanting to refuse, but they dared not utter a word.

Facing the Li Shang Sword Venerable, the pressure they felt was immense.

"Master Qu, my identity as a Demon Cultivator is still useful. I need them to cover for me."

After thinking it over, Wang Junze spoke again, "As for keeping secrets, I do have an idea."

"Senior Sister Ji, previously Dugu Feng always insisted you sign a contract, and you never agreed. That contract must have considerable binding power, right?"

Upon hearing Wang Junze's words, Peng Ru quickly began searching herself.

After Dugu Feng's death, Peng Ru had searched his body, gathered all his belongings, and even stored Dugu Feng's body in her bracelet. It was only because Wang Junze had been training with Qu Lishang that she hadn't had the chance to give them to him. Now understanding Wang Junze's intent, she quickly found a few blood-colored contracts.

"Young master, it should be this! Only, I don't know how to use it!"

Receiving the blood-colored contract, Wang Junze glanced at it, then walked towards Qu Lishang to show him.

"A Blood Covenant, she indeed had many good things on her."

With just a glance, Qu Lishang recognized it, turning to Wang Junze to explain, "This is a Blood Covenant from the Ancient Demon Sect. Once it's signed, below the Saint Realm, if anyone dares violate it, their blood will immediately ignite, turning them to ashes in an instant."

"This thing has long been lost, extremely precious. It's a bit of a waste to use it on them."

"Ensuring they can't leak any information is enough."

Wang Junze didn't mind, lightly smiling, "Moreover, there are several; the rest are more than enough for me."

After a moment of silence, Qu Lishang sighed, "You're quite soft-hearted, fine. First, drip your blood to refine the Blood Covenant, then have them bite their fingertips, using blood as ink to write their vows."

"Thank you, Master Qu!"

Following the instructions to drip blood and refine two Blood Covenants, Wang Junze then handed them to Ji Liuyun and Peng Ru.

Without any hesitation, Ji Liuyun immediately wrote her vow never to disclose anything about Qu Lishang and the Inverted Mountain.

Yet Peng Ru, after pondering for a moment, wrote a completely different vow.

"I, Peng Ru, willingly serve Wang Junze as my master, with no regrets even unto death!"

"Ru'er!"

"Peng Ru, what are you doing?"

Hearing Peng Ru's vow and seeing the blood-colored words imprinted into the Blood Covenant, both Ji Liuyun and Wang Junze couldn't help but exclaim.

Even Qu Lishang couldn't help but show some surprise at this woman he never held in any regard before.

Such a vow is practically a master-servant contract. Henceforth, Peng Ru's life and death will be entirely at Wang Junze's whim, unless she can break through to the Saint Realm to escape the covenant's binding, which is essentially akin to selling herself completely.

"Young master, my life long ago belonged to you. With or without this Blood Covenant, there's no difference. If something happens to you, I will go with you without delay, never living on dishonorably!"

Raising her head, Peng Ru showed a slight smile on her face as she earnestly replied.

"...Why put yourself through this?"

Wang Junze couldn't help but smile wryly at her words, "I was merely intending to conceal my identity, nothing more."

"Young master may not mind, but I cannot!"

Shaking her head, Peng Ru replied once more.

Pausing briefly, Peng Ru then turned to Qu Lishang, "Li Shang Sword Venerable, I indeed once entered the Profound Moon Sword Sect. However, I harbored intentions of killing you following Dugu Feng's orders with the Blood Refining Divine Weapon method, amounting to treason."

"Yet towards the young master, I have absolutely no ill intent! Peng Ru considers herself unworthy to remain a disciple of the Profound Moon Sword Sect. Henceforth, I shall only be the young master's maid. So long as you are not an enemy to the young master, I will naturally not divulge a single word."

At this moment, even facing the Li Shang Sword Venerable, Peng Ru showed no fear, directly expressing her intentions.

"Interesting, this little girl is quite straightforward! Indeed, I never thought much of you before, even considered killing you!"

With a casual laugh, Qu Lishang said, "However now, I think perhaps you might be worthy of my Li Shang Sword."

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