Chapter 273: Chapter 240: The Jade Key’s Mysterious Transformation...

Time flies by, and in the blink of an eye, five years have passed.

On Purple Sun Peak, everything remains the same, the Spiritual Qi is abundant, and the purple aura is thriving.

The only difference is the addition of a secluded Bamboo Courtyard.

Inside the Bamboo Courtyard, a woman with a golden hairpin, dressed in a splendid dress, looking extraordinarily beautiful, is brewing tea.

The tea emits a rich fragrance, and above the verdant tea leaves, a faint Spiritual Light floats, indicating the extraordinary nature of the tea.

At this moment, the Daoist emerged from the cave mansion atop Purple Sun Peak.

"Mr. Gu!"

Cen Qingqing immediately stood up and waved in greeting.

Gu Yuan’s brows were slightly furrowed, his expression somewhat troubled, but seeing the beauty’s smile, he immediately revealed a few hints of laughter, stepped naturally, and sat beside Cen Qingqing in the Bamboo Courtyard.

"The Jade Needle Tea on the peak is ripe, come and taste it!"

"This Purple Sun Peak is truly a Tier Three Spirit Peak; it even has a Tier Three Tea Tree. This tea can purify Mana and dispel Heart Barriers—it’s a rare treasure tea, even better in effect than Purple Cloud Tea, though it takes longer to mature and just ripened two years ago."

Cen Qingqing carefully poured a cup for Gu Yuan, then gently nestled herself in his embrace.

"Good tea!"

Gu Yuan took a sip, feeling his body and mind at ease, with his entire Mana being cleansed and becoming completely pure, with no trace of imperfection.

"What’s wrong? Do you have something troubling you?"

Seeing Gu Yuan’s mood improved after the tea, Cen Qingqing gently stroked his brow and asked.

"Nothing major, just being cautious!"

Gu Yuan held Cen Qingqing’s jade hand, shook his head, and replied.

Over the past five years, with his deliberate involvement, his relationship with Cen Qingqing has warmed rapidly. Apart from cultivation, they are nearly inseparable, already appearing as Immortal Lovers.

Their mutual understanding also benefits their Dual Cultivation; Gu Yuan does not dare to be careless.

Moreover, Cen Qingqing is of rare beauty and charm; associating with her is one of life’s great pleasures.

He finds himself somewhat obsessed.

But he knows that this cannot last forever; without achieving the Golden Core, it’s only a few hundred years of indulgence.

Currently, the urgent task is to devote himself to cultivation and strive to achieve the Golden Core soon.

In the past five years, besides pursuing cultivation to achieve Foundation Establishment Perfection as soon as possible, he continues to use Stone Liquid monthly to search for opportunities.

Yet opportunities are difficult to find, especially when he hasn’t left Purple Sun Peak.

In five years, no new opportunities have emerged.

But one thing has surprised Gu Yuan.

Though he hasn’t seen new opportunities in these years, the silver light on the Jade Key of the Red Mist Secret Realm has become increasingly dazzling, changing from faint silver initially to the current half-silver.

And it’s three years until the Secret Realm opens.

Gu Yuan is unsure how the silver light on the Jade Key will develop.

He was just furrowing his brows because the silver light on the Jade Key shone a bit more.

However, this matter cannot be disclosed to outsiders.

Not even Cen Qingqing.

"You must not slack off, do not neglect cultivation to please me."

"Your Dao Body is innate, with better Root Bone than mine, and you have the Thunderfire Golden Body Seal and other wondrous items at hand, there’s a chance of further advancement."

"A while ago, I acquired some Red Flame Snowfish, keep them for cultivation!"

Gu Yuan and Cen Qingqing snuggled together, exchanged intimate words, then Gu Yuan took out a Storage Bag and handed it to her, urging her to go cultivate soon.

Cen Qingqing lightly pecked on his lips and floated away.

She communes with Gu Yuan also for better cultivation.

...

Gu Yuan sat in place for a long time in meditation, then flicked his hand to issue a Command Sword.

Not long after the Command Sword was issued, a red-haired youth floated over from the other side of Purple Sun Peak.

The red-haired youth had a frenzied aura, surrounded by flames, looking like a fire person; despite his efforts to restrain, a few sparks still spilled from his skin.

Flames rose up immediately from the ground.

"Swoosh!"

But Gu Yuan waved his sleeve, extinguishing all the flames, disappearing without a trace.

"Master!"

The red-haired youth bowed with utmost respect.

If previously he had some reluctance in his heart about being controlled by Gu Yuan in Ten Thousand Islands Sea.

But now, he’s completely surrendered after Gu Yuan returned to Cyan Peak Daoist School and took over Purple Sun Peak.

"How’s the preparation?"

Gu Yuan asked.

"With Purple Sun Peak and Master’s strong assistance, this body is just one step away from late-stage Foundation Establishment!"

"I will surely retrieve the treasures from the Secret Realm for Master!"

"If Ma Wu dares to be impudent, I’ll clean the door for Master!"

The Heart-devouring Insect stated sharply.

Five years ago, upon determining that he would assist Gu Yuan and Ma Wu in exploring the Secret Realm, he understood Gu Yuan’s intentions.

It wasn’t just to explore with Ma Wu but also to monitor him.

"With only mid-stage Foundation Establishment, how dare you make wild claims!"

Gu Yuan reprimanded, unsatisfied with the Heart-devouring Insect’s progression.

"It’s already quite swift; not everyone is like Master, a prodigy, breaking realms effortlessly..."

The Heart-devouring Insect felt wronged and discreetly praised Gu Yuan.

"This body reached mid-stage Foundation Establishment Perfection over twenty years ago, just one step away from late-stage, and over these years, Mana has been consumed by you, standing still, yet you dare to argue!"

Gu Yuan’s eyes turned cold.

"Master’s insightful observation, I reside in a human body; if I don’t absorb mana, would I not starve?"

"That’s our tribe’s cultivation method, not my fault!"

The Heart-devouring Insect hurriedly knelt, offering explanations repeatedly.

"Within three years, Foundation Establishment Perfection, can it be done?"

"Or should I find you a luminous Foundation Establishment Perfection demon body?"

Gu Yuan understands the Heart-devouring Insect’s nature, so he did not punish him; otherwise, he would have shown him some severity.

However, the opportunity of the Red Mist Secret Realm is peculiar, forcing him to adjust and strive to seize it. The Heart-devouring Insect must contribute.

Seeing Gu Yuan’s stern demeanor, the Heart-devouring Insect realized the consequence, hesitated for a moment, then decided: "This body has remarkable talent and brilliant methods. If it cultivates to Foundation Establishment Perfection, it should surpass ordinary Foundation Establishment Perfection demon cultivators."

"I am willing to not consume for three years, repay the body, enhancing its cultivation to Foundation Establishment Peak, but I need Master to bestow potent medicine!"

"Afterwards, this body will be depleted in potential, and I hope Master can find me another excellent vessel!"

"Agreed!"

Gu Yuan nodded slightly.

He then waved his sleeve, and the Spirit-Catching Jade Hook, Heaven-Burning Treasure Circle, and Fire Simurgh Fan, three Upper-class Spiritual Artifacts, floated out and landed before the Heart-devouring Insect.

"These three High-grade Spiritual Artifacts are also granted to you for this Secret Realm."

"In addition to your own two Upper-class Spiritual Artifacts, with five artifacts in hand, you should be able to handle ordinary dangers."

"This strand of Gold-Attribute Mana, keep it well, can be used as your trump card."

"Three years later, come here to find me; I will bestow another Gold-Attribute Mana strand!"

"Remember, if there’s anything strange in the Secret Realm, make careful notes preserved by the Memory Stone. If facing an overwhelming force, preserve yourself, especially the Jade Key; make sure to guard it, report to me upon returning to the peak, then we’ll make plans."

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