The Return of the Condor Heroes: The Carefree Chapter (Part 12)

Not long after, four women emerged from the inner hall. The last two were the Zhao sisters, Zhao Ying and Zhao Hua, but
the two beautiful women in front were unfamiliar faces, yet somehow vaguely familiar. A moment of silence fell over everyone. As

the four women gracefully approached, whispers rippled through the crowd. Wang Changkun and Wang Changlu were utterly dumbfounded. Weren't these two women their wives? They looked just like they did when they first married over a decade ago, perhaps even more beautiful and charming than before. Speechless, they involuntarily went to greet them. The two women bowed slightly to their husbands, smiling sweetly, exuding boundless charm. Only then did the entire gang recognize these two beautiful women as the wives of the gang leader and vice-leader. Cheers erupted, filled with astonishment. 　　Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu, watching from afar, were also greatly surprised, exchanging knowing smiles. Xiaolongnu said, "Yingmei and Huamei are really something! It's like magic! The two ladies have completely transformed, looking more than ten years younger, even their appearances have changed." 　　Taking advantage of the tender moments between Wang Changkun, Wang Changlu, and their wives, Zhao Ying and Zhao Hua quietly returned to Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu's side. Zhao Hua said to Yang Guo in a coquettish tone, "Brother, don't you think it's like magic?" 　　Yang Guo laughed and said, "You two are truly amazing! You've done a great service!" 　　Zhao Ying and Zhao Hua both giggled, extremely proud of themselves. 　　Little Dragon Girl kept praising them and asked, "How did you do that?" 　　Zhao Ying chuckled and said, "It's not difficult. Mother taught us a long time ago, but our skills weren't good enough before, so the effect wasn't great. The crow's feet and fine wrinkles on their faces were smoothed out with a single finger, like a hot iron. This time, Hua Mei and I only spent a little time and succeeded. It was really fun. Actually, the changes were more noticeable in other parts of their bodies." 　　It turned out that after Zhao Ying and Zhao Hua entered Wang Changkun's wife Zhong Yu's bedroom, Wang Changlu's wife Situ Zhen was also in her room . The two women were naked, wearing heavy robes. A hot charcoal stove was burning by the door. They sat the edge of the bed, not knowing how Zhao Ying and Zhao Hua were going to perform the magic on them, but they had great confidence in them. 　　Zhao Ying chuckled and explained the general process of the magic to the two women first, and asked them to cooperate . The two women were very happy. Zhao Ying first had them sit cross-legged on the bed. She and Zhao Hua then channeled their internal energy into Zhong Yu and Situ Zhen respectively. Zhao Ying and Zhao Hua energy instantly filled their bodies. Zhao Ying instructed them not to resist the energy flow during the treatment, but to accept it with their bodies, and told them the incantation for channeling the energy, emphasizing that they should not speak. Both nodded in understanding. 　　After the energy channeling was complete, Zhong Yu and Situ Zhen no longer felt cold. Zhao Ying then had them lie on their backs with their heads together on the bed, and she and Zhao Hua began to perform the treatment. 　　Zhong Yu and Situ Zhen were still quite slender, though slightly plump . Fortunately, they had practiced martial arts since childhood, and their muscles were very firm, although their breasts and buttocks still showed signs of sagging. Both blushed, closed their eyes, and allowed Zhao Ying and Zhao Hua to massage and knead their bodies. 　　Zhao Ying and Zhao Hua first combed the two women's long hair with their hands. Strangely enough, their hair, which was originally wavy , immediately straightened and became shiny after being combed. Zhao Ying said, "The two ladies have a few gray hairs at their temples, but that's alright; the hair that grows back will be black." Both women closed their eyes and nodded. 　　Zhao Ying performed the technique on Zhong Yu, while Zhao Hua performed it on Situ Zhen, both simultaneously. 　　Zhao Ying and Zhao Hua first pressed relevant acupoints around the two women's bodies, then gently . The wrinkles and lines on their foreheads immediately disappeared, and their skin became smooth and radiant. The two women were overjoyed, as this indicated that their internal energy had indeed greatly improved; otherwise, it wouldn't have been so smooth. So they gently massaged their eyelids, crow's feet, noses, and the lines around their mouths. Where their fingertips touched, the skin became as smooth as if it had been ironed. The lines between their eyebrows were deeper , but after a few gentle strokes, they also quickly disappeared. Next, they massaged and kneaded the ears, neck, and other areas. In no time, the two women's faces were as smooth and delicate as peeled hard-boiled eggs, without a single fine line. Even their freckles and pimples had disappeared. They looked more than ten years younger, tender and lovely, and incredibly beautiful. 　　Zhao Ying and Zhao Hua then pressed their palms against the women's cheeks for a while. When they lifted their palms, the women 's cheeks were as if they had applied rouge, naturally rosy, and they would never need to wear makeup again. 　　Next, from top to bottom, their slightly sagging breasts became firm and round after a period of kneading, and their areolas were bright red and luscious , like freshly peeled chicken heads. They then massaged their arms, and the hair under their armpits was also removed. The more difficult task was to remove the stretch marks on their abdomens. Both women had given birth multiple times, and their stretch marks were intertwined, some quite deep, but under Zhao Ying and Zhao Hua's careful technique, they were all smoothed out. The two women had only left a small patch of thick pubic hair on their mons pubis ; the rest had been completely shaved off. Their slightly parted, dark labia, under the close caress of their fingers, became tight and rosy. The two women inserted a finger, finding it slightly hollow, and gently stirred it. The inner walls of their vulvas immediately tightened, only allowing a finger's width , and the tension increased with each passing finger. The tear in their vulvas, caused by childbirth, also healed at this moment. Zhao Ying and Zhao Hua exchanged a smile, thinking how pleased their husbands were. 　　A short while later, Zhong Yu and Situ Zhen seemed like completely different people. Their skin was smooth and radiant, without a single scar. Their buttocks and breasts were high and firm, and their waists were slender as willows. When they stood up and looked at each other, tears streamed down their faces. They hugged Zhao Ying and Zhao Hua, crying uncontrollably, expressing their immense gratitude. 　　Zhao Ying smiled and said, "A woman's beauty is certainly important, but being gentle and considerate to her husband is even more important. Sometimes, a little coquetry makes her even more adorable." The two ladies, delighted, couldn't help but laugh again. 　　Zhao Ying asked the maidservant, who was standing by the bed in a daze, to bring two cups of water. She then asked the two women to open their mouths, inserting a finger and stirring it around their mouths four times. After a while, they rinsed their mouths with water. The two women, initially puzzled, looked at each other after opening their mouths and discovered that their previously slightly yellow teeth had become like jade, and their lips were now fresh and rosy. Zhong Yu and Situ Zhen seemed to have regained their childlike demeanor, jumping for joy. 　　Zhao Ying smiled and said, "Ladies, although today's magic was very successful, it's not a permanent solution . To maintain such beauty, you must diligently practice the arts of the bedroom. Otherwise, in three to five years, you will gradually age . Please remember this." 　　The two women thanked him profusely, dressing with immense excitement. To them, Zhao Ying and Zhao Hua were simply...

This was a blessing beyond measure, far more gratifying than receiving advanced martial arts techniques or precious pearls.

After listening to Zhao Ying's account, Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu exclaimed, "Guo'er, I think we're in for
a rough word gets out that Yingmei and Huamei have such skills, what will become of us? Grandma and Madam will all
be begging them to use their magic. How will we ever have a moment's peace?"

Everyone chuckled, but it was indeed true. Xiaolongnu quickly
told Yang Guo and Zhao Ying about Fang Yayun's situation. Yang Guo, who had already gathered some information, said, "Long'er's decision was correct. However, based on the experience with Mingmei and Azi
last time , I've devised another method. We don't need to cripple her internal energy; we just
need to adjust the Shaolin Kung Fu's circulation path." He then composed a mnemonic for the circulation path and instructed Zhao Ying to tell Fang Yayun, and
Zhao Hua to tell Zhuang Lili. Both women obeyed and left.

Zhao Hua approached Zhuang Lili and Zhu Hanliang with a grin. Zhuang Lili quickly stood up upon seeing Zhao Hua, and
Zhao Hua pulled her chair closer before sitting down. Zhuang Lili said enviously, "Miss Hua, what's going on
? You two seem like completely different people!"

Zhao Hua laughed, "This is just a transformation technique; it doesn't really count. If you truly want to maintain your youthful beauty, you should
learn martial arts from Senior Sister Qin. Then it won't just be one person benefiting, but the whole couple will." As she spoke, she glanced at
Zhu Hanliang with a smile.

Zhuang Lili nodded and said, "Thank you, Miss Hua. I understand. We'll be visiting Madam Yan to wish her a Happy
New Year in a couple of days."

Zhao Hua then smiled and said, "Your junior sister has run into trouble with her training. Just now, Sister Ming diagnosed her injuries as extremely serious.
If she doesn't receive immediate treatment, her palace and meridians might be damaged, and she might even become disabled for life. We're treating her now...
"

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Lili stood up in shock. She had already known that Fang Yayun had been injured, but because
Xiaolongnu told everyone not to panic, she thought it was just a minor illness, not realizing it was so serious. She was extremely anxious and
was about to rush to visit Fang Yayun when Zhao Hua hurriedly said, "Don't rush. My husband said that Miss Fang made a mistake in her practice
without realizing it, which led to this serious situation. Although Sister Zhuang and she are not from the same master, they practice the same techniques. To prevent similar incidents
from happening again, my husband gave her a martial arts manual and asked me to pass it on to you. If you practice according to this manual in the future
, you can avoid such a thing from happening again."

Zhuang Lili was overjoyed and quickly straightened up and listened attentively. Zhu Hanliang got up and moved away, even though he and Zhuang Lili were about to become
husband and wife, they still had to strictly abide by the rules of the martial arts world.

In her excitement, Azi unknowingly drank several large mouthfuls of strong liquor, her face flushed and her eyes watering.
Sun Xiaohong, standing beside her, also drank several mouthfuls to protect her, her face red and giggling. Fortunately, the Hexi gang members regarded her as
their own junior and did not make things difficult for her. Instead, they covered for her in many ways. Otherwise, no
matter how high their martial arts skills were, these two young women would not have been able to withstand such a toast.

After a brief moment of silence, Azi noticed Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu talking nearby. She exclaimed
, "Big brother, sister, I've drunk so much wine! It tastes awful!"

Yang Guo laughed, "They didn't really force you to drink. As guests, we should go and offer a toast
, lest people say we don't know how to be good guests."

Xiaolongnu giggled, "How can we manage drinking at these tables? I think Azi should represent us."

Azi blushed, "Sister, you're so naughty! I'm almost drunk."

Xiaolongnu giggled, "If you want big brother to teach you how to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, I guarantee you won't get drunk."

Yang Guo knew Xiaolongnu had figured out his drinking secret, so he laughed incessantly. Ah Zi, however, was extremely serious.
With wide eyes, she clung to Yang Guo's arm and said, "Big brother, big brother, teach me quickly, teach me quickly!" Yang Guo
said, "That's not real drinking, it's a trick. You only use it when absolutely necessary." Ah Zi jumped up and down, happily
saying, "Okay, okay, big brother, I'll only use it when I'm almost drunk."

Yang Guo saw her face was as red as the evening glow. If she drank any more of this strong liquor, she really would get drunk. So he gently recited
a few incantations and instructed her on how to circulate her qi. After listening, Ah Zi laughed and said, "So simple?" Little Dragon Girl
said from the side, "You think it's simple? Others can't do it!" Ah Zi said "Oh," and immediately began to practice. Sure enough,
in an instant , the redness on her face faded, and the effects of the alcohol dissipated. She stomped her foot, channeling the alcohol's energy into the ground, giggling
incessantly. She found it extremely amusing and wanted to find more wine. Yang Guo, unable to persuade her, could only say, "Don't
overdo , or people will find out, and that would be embarrassing, making us seem insincere." Azi nodded, indicating
she understood. She whispered, "Big brother, I know, this is just social nicety. Father told me about it before."
Yang Guo was delighted and nodded, "It's good that you understand."

They were laughing and joking when suddenly a commotion arose outside the door. Yang Guo and the others turned
to look and saw a sprightly old man standing in the center of the doorway. He was burly, with gray hair, and his eyes
gleamed as he stared intently into the hall. Several gang members standing guard outside surrounded him, chattering incessantly,
as if trying to persuade him.

Wang Changkun and Wang Changlu immediately rushed to greet him, but the old man waved them away. The two returned to their seats,
looking embarrassed. As they passed Yang Guo, they whispered, "Young Master Mu, that's my master
. Please forgive him."

Yang Guo was taken aback, then chuckled, realizing what was going on. He then gave Xiaolongnu a slight nod, and she
giggled in response.

Sure enough, the old man at the door announced loudly, "I am overjoyed to learn of our distinguished guests' arrival today. I
invite you all to play a few games with me to add to the New Year's atmosphere and bring you all joy." His voice was loud and clear, and his tone was cheerful,
clearly not meant to cause trouble, but rather to express genuine delight.

Chunlan walked over to Azi and said with a smile, "Azi, someone's here looking for a fight. Why don't you give it a try?"

Azi was eager to try. She looked at Yang Guo, who smiled slightly and said, "As long as this senior doesn't
mind, you can go and learn from him. Don't be impolite."

Azi was overjoyed and nodded vigorously. Seeing that all the Hexi Gang members in the hall were looking at her, clearly considering her their
first choice, she felt a surge of pride. But then she thought, she couldn't just kick Wang Changkun down like she
did that would be too disrespectful. She glanced at Sun Xiaohong beside her, and an idea struck her. She then said:
"Little sister, give me a falling star stone. I want to try this stone-throwing method to see if it works."

Sun Xiaohong knew the old man and was aware of his martial arts prowess. While picking out stones, she whispered,
"Sister, he's a good friend of my master's uncle. He's very powerful, so you have to be careful."

Azi smiled and took a falling star stone from Sun Xiaohong's hand. She walked gracefully towards the door,
stopped three zhang in front of the old man, bowed, and said sweetly, "Greetings, senior. Happy New Year! My name is Zhou Ziyu. My older
brother said that if you don't mind that I'm a junior, I can learn from you."

Everyone couldn't help but laugh. She was really honest; she even told everyone what her older brother had told her
.

The old man looked Azi up and down carefully, then chuckled and said, "Little girl, you're so cute! I'm
delighted . How about we have a contest to make everyone happy?"

Azi tossed the falling star stone in her hand and smiled, "Senior, this is a falling star stone I picked up here. I just
learned a technique and passed it on to Little Red. It's really fun, but I don't know if it works. Could you please give me
some pointers , so I can also bring some joy to everyone here today?"

The old man was quite surprised. Falling star stones were everywhere here, and besides being pretty, he had never heard of
any use for them. But he didn't dare to underestimate them and smiled, "Little girl, how do you want to compete?"

Azi looked around and saw the table on the left side of the hall that Sun Little Red had used as a target earlier. She
secretly , finding it extremely amusing. She pointed to the table and said, "I want to throw this stone onto that table. It will
pass by you first. If you knock it down, you win."

The old man and everyone else found it unbelievable. The old man stood three zhang directly in front of A Zi, while the table
was five or six zhang to her left. She wanted to throw the Falling Star Stone onto that table, but she had to pass by the old man first
—wasn't that a huge detour? How could she do that? Everyone's curiosity was piqued, so they held their breath,
craning their necks to see how this blonde heroine would manage it. The old man, too, dared not be careless, waiting intently.

A Zi tossed the Falling Star Stone in the air again and said sweetly to the old man, "I'm starting!" Then she
said to Sun Xiaohong, "Little sister, watch carefully!" With that, she flicked her finger, and the Falling Star Stone bounced
upwards . The crowd gasped; she said she was going to throw it onto the table to the left, but she bounced it to the right—what was the reason for this?

The falling star stone, which was glittering under the lamplight, flew diagonally for about five or six zhang in the air. Its speed
was not very fast, and everyone could see it clearly. Suddenly, it made a U-turn in the air and rushed straight down, heading straight for the old man's
chest .

The old man, already on high alert, dared not be careless. Seeing the stone flying towards him,
he struck out with his palm when it was about ten feet away. This strike, the culmination of his life's work, was no small feat.
Those nearby felt the force of the energy and dodged, but the stone, instead of falling, accelerated
, heading straight for the old man's chest. Terrified, he tried to dodge but it was too late. Fortunately, his martial arts were excellent
;
he executed a perfect backbend, lying flat on his back, managing to avoid the stone. However, upon closer inspection, it became clear that the stone, seemingly aimed at his chest, had changed direction half a foot away. In other words, even without dodging, the stone wouldn't have hit
him, yet he had used an extremely unseemly backbend to dodge it. After changing direction in front of his chest, the stone suddenly accelerated
, shooting with a whoosh straight at the table against the wall of the hall, exiting through the small hole in the wall.

For a moment, everyone was speechless, then suddenly erupted in thunderous applause and cheers, nearly lifting the roof off
.

The old man stood there for a while, then finally chuckled and said, "Excellent, excellent, absolutely excellent!
Little girl , you are truly remarkable, I admire you to the extreme, truly admire you!" He walked closer to Azi, patted her
shoulder, squinted his eyes, looked her over carefully for a while, and laughed incessantly, saying, "Remarkable, remarkable!"

Azi said happily, "Senior, you are too kind, thank you for your guidance."

The old man chuckled and said, "How dare I offer guidance? I would be utterly humiliated. But, it doesn't matter, I
'm not the first person to lose face." "

This old man, nearly seventy years old, was named Pan Ergang. He was probably the second oldest in his family. In his younger days, he was nicknamed 'Gold in the Sand,'
meaning he could scoop gold out of the Yellow River's silt. Not only was his underwater skill first-rate, but his fist and palm techniques were also top-notch
. He had retired from the martial arts world more than ten years ago and had been living in seclusion at the foot of the Zhongtiao Mountains for many years. However, he had no fixed abode. Although he often frequented the Hexi
Gang, the Wang brothers sometimes wanted to find him but could not. Unexpectedly, he had come to the Hexi Gang's
main hall . The Wang brothers had not paid their respects to their master for a long time, and they were overjoyed.

Wang Changkun and Wang Changlu hurriedly came over to greet the old man and invited him to take a seat." The old man was quite pleased and walked up to
Yang Guo. Yang Guo quickly bowed and said, "Junior Mu Gao greets Senior."

Pan Ergang also looked closely at Yang Guo and said with some surprise, "Young Master Mu, your family is truly a divine
family . This blonde girl is your betrothed, and you yourself are so young, how can you possess such
incredible martial arts skills?"

Yang Guo was somewhat surprised and asked, "How does Senior know about my family?"

Pan Ergang smiled and said, "That old man with the Three-Ring Golden Saber in Luoyang was my partner in my younger days. It's been a long time since I've seen him. Yesterday,
on the first day of the Lunar New Year , I went to his house to pay my respects and heard him talk about Scholar Yan and Aunt Yuan." "My mother described the three Miss Yuan's martial arts skills in Luoyang
as unparalleled, almost mythical. I was skeptical, but we went together to pay our respects to Master Yan and ask to be introduced to Young
Master Mu and Madam Mu. Unexpectedly, Master Yan said that we had left early yesterday morning, and the two Miss Zhao had also gone to pay
their respects early this morning. I was just thinking that I should find a way to meet such extraordinary talents so that my life would not have been in vain. But just as we entered
the main road of Hexi Hall, a member of the gang told us that the gang leader was hosting a banquet for Young Master Mu and his ladies today. This is truly unexpected and
delightful." As he spoke, he smiled and greeted Little Dragon Girl and the other women. It seemed that Sha Lijin was quite easygoing.

Wang Changkun offered his seat to Pan Ergang, who said, "You are the host, so of course you should sit in the main seat
. I'll just sit to the side, so as not to be laughed at by Young Master Mu and the ladies."

Zhong Yu and Situ Zhen usually addressed Pan Ergang as "Master" because of their husbands, and they greeted him sweetly,
"Greetings, Master."

Pan Ergang hadn't noticed before; after all, Yang Guo had so many wives, he hadn't been able to tell them apart. But now, seeing...
Upon seeing the two women, he was startled and exclaimed, "Ah? My two apprentice wives? How come
they're getting younger and younger, and so beautiful?"

The two women lowered their heads shyly, not daring to speak. Wang Changkun said proudly, "Master, it was
Madam Miss Zhao, who did their makeup. They do look much younger and more beautiful."

Pan Ergang, who had been a womanizer in his younger days, looked closely at the two women and shook his head, saying, "This isn't makeup, silly
apprentice . Look at these two good wives, they haven't applied any powder or rouge. How can it be makeup? This is simply natural. If I
hadn't known them for a long time, I would have thought they were naturally beautiful."

Wang Changkun and Wang Changlu were far inferior to their master in this regard. They also looked closely at their wives
. Sure enough, as their master said, the two women had no makeup on their faces or lips. They looked completely natural. How could this be makeup
? Their necks, shoulders, and exposed wrists and fingers were also smooth and white. This could not be achieved with makeup
. The two brothers looked at each other in astonishment, but were overjoyed.

Pan Ergang sighed, "Young Master Mu and your ladies are truly divine beings, a marvel of nature."

Zhao Ying, hearing his praise, felt proud but still humbly replied, "Senior, you are too kind. My sister and I
have merely restored your original appearances; it's hardly a matter of divine intervention."

Pan Ergang looked deeply at Zhao Ying, then at Zhao Hua to his right, and said, "You two ladies
are

so humble; no wonder you have achieved such success. I have truly wasted decades of my life; today, I have finally lived a worthwhile life." Everyone was delighted. The members of the Hexi Gang were also surprised and deeply
impressed by the old man's magnanimity. Several high-ranking members of the gang stepped forward to greet him, offering toasts and
New Year's wishes, making the atmosphere lively again. The old man laughed heartily.

Yang Guo said to Xiaolongnu, "Long'er, the Hexi Gang is so harmonious, it's no wonder their fortunes are so prosperous.
It's truly remarkable."

Xiaolongnu also said, "This old man is indeed very easygoing. I just heard Miss Situ say that he lives in seclusion deep in the mountains. I
thought he must have a rather eccentric temper, but I didn't expect him to actually have the mindset of reverting to youth."

Situ Mei chimed in, "Sister Long, the old man isn't always this happy when he comes. Sometimes he doesn't even
acknowledge anyone." She then raised her wine bowl to Azi and said, "Miss Azi, you're truly remarkable for making the old man
so happy."

Azi smiled proudly, shared a sip of wine with Situ Mei, and then said to Sun Xiaohong, "Little sister, did you see
the technique I used just now? Each pebble is different in shape, size, weight, and quality, so you have to be very precise to
control its direction and speed, otherwise you won't be able to throw it accurately."

Sun Xiaohong nodded vigorously, looking respectfully receptive to instruction. Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu exchanged smiles; Azi was thoroughly enjoying being
Azi's .

Pan Ergang had just sat down and drunk several large gulps of wine with the gang members who came to offer toasts. Yang Guo was about to rise to offer a toast
when Pan Ergang stood up first, holding a large wine bowl, and said in a booming voice, "Young Master Mu, I am truly
overjoyed ! This future wife, Miss Zhou, is so young, yet possesses such superb skills—it's unbelievable! Moreover,
this technique is newly created! How is this possible? I truly don't know what to say. In short, I must drink a
large bowl !" He then gulped down a large bowl of wine, much to the concern of Wang Changkun and Wang Changlu standing nearby.
Yang Guo quickly said, "Thank you for your praise, Senior." He then also quickly finished his large bowl. Azi was eager to drink again;
she was no longer afraid of alcohol. Xiaolongnu secretly glared at her, and Azi stuck out her tongue, shrank her neck, and quickly
sat down. No sooner had they sat down than Pan Ergang said, "This old man toasts all the Mu Ladies again." Azi, now knowing she
was also a Mu Lady, hurriedly stood up. After listening to Xiaolongnu and Pan Ergang exchange a few polite words, she saw Xiaolongnu
take a small sip, but she gulped down a large mouthful. Unexpectedly, the wine was extremely strong; she drank too quickly and choked, the burning sensation in her throat
unbearable . She dared not make a sound, only breathing heavily with a red face and thick neck. After a while, she finally said to Yang Guo in a hoarse voice
, "Big brother, this wine is really hard to drink." Everyone couldn't help but laugh at her disheveled state.

Soon after, Yuan Mingming returned to her seat with Fang Yayun. Fang Yayun's face was rosy, and she was beaming with joy, showing that she
had recovered from her illness and had even benefited from it. The revelry

continued until nearly midnight. The original five jars of liquor had long since been multiplied by several jars. Some members,
unable to hold their liquor, were already staggering in the hall, while others had already slipped away. Seeing the situation, Yang Guo
realized it was time to leave, so he rose and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Wang Changkun, saying, "Chief Wang, we've had our fill tonight, let's rest
here !"

Wang Changkun glanced around and knew it was time to end the banquet.
Although most people were exhausted. He nodded and said, "It's no small matter, we apologize for neglecting you, young master and ladies."

Yang Guo replied, "Chief Wang, you're too kind, thank you very much."

Amidst farewells and reluctant goodbyes, everyone said goodnight and the banquet finally ended.

The two ladies led Yang Guo and the others to a very large guest room in the inner hall, where everything was prepared, showing the host's
sincerity.

Yang Guo exchanged a few words with Xiaolongnü, who nodded repeatedly. She then said to Zhong Yu and Situ Zhen, "
Ladies , we are truly grateful for your hospitality today. We were also fortunate to meet Senior Pan. It has been
a worthwhile trip. My husband said that we will rest here for the night and then depart early tomorrow morning. There is no need for you to see us off;
we will meet again another day."

Zhong Yu was taken aback and quickly asked, "Miss Long, why is that? Have we failed to provide adequate hospitality?" He then
looked at Yang Guo, who returned his smile.

Xiaolongnu laughed, "How could that be? My husband and all the ladies came happily and
enjoyed . We've been genuinely getting along, so there's no need for formalities that would only cause everyone
trouble. We'll leave before dawn tomorrow, and no one needs to see us off. Isn't that much more comfortable?"

Seeing Xiaolongnu's sincerity, Zhong Yu and Situ Zhen didn't want to force her, and since they respected her greatly, they could
only instruct their maid to bring a large amount of food and fruit to their room before bidding each other farewell with heartfelt wishes. Just

as Zhong Yu and Situ Zhen left, two little girls peeked in through the door, reluctant to leave. Xiaolongnu smiled,
"Azi, go and invite them in to sit down."

Azi was overjoyed, calling out, "Sister, so kind! Sister, so kind!" as she skipped to open the door. A moment later...
Two timid girls, heads bowed, entered—Fang Yayun and Sun Xiaohong. Their faces were flushed, as this was, after all,
Yang Guo's and his wives' temporary bedroom. It was no wonder they, two unmarried young women, felt so shy.

Fang Yayun hugged Xiaolongnu and sobbed, "Thank you, Sister Long, for being so kind to me. Miss Ming and Miss Ying
not only healed my injuries but also enhanced my internal energy by many years. I don't know how to repay you."

Xiaolongnu gently pulled her to sit beside her and smiled, "Miss Fang, there's no need for that.
They wouldn't care about such things. Wouldn't it be interesting to meet them again in the martial world after you've mastered your skills?"

Fang Yayun was slightly startled and looked up, whispering, "Sister Long, do you mean… we're leaving Luoyang?"

Xiaolongnu smiled, "We were just passing through Luoyang, but we stayed a little longer than expected. We haven't
decided when to leave yet, but we'll have to go eventually."

Fang Yayun looked on with admiration and deep attachment, but she knew it was something she couldn't stop. Little Dragon Girl said softly
, "Miss Fang is gentle and virtuous, with a bright future ahead. I wish you a good marriage and a wonderful future."

Sun Xiaohong kept pestering Azi with her chatter. Azi suddenly remembered something and pulled her to Zhao Ying's side, saying, "
Sister , do you have something to say to your little sister?"

Zhao Ying laughed, "You little rascal! What do I have to say to Little Sister Sun?"

Azi was taken aback and said foolishly, "Sister, didn't you...?"

Zhao Ying laughed and scolded, "Are you the only one who cares? Have you forgotten that everything depends on fate? Some things won't work once they're said out loud
!"

Azi said, "Oh, right! Then I..."

All the women surrounded Sun Xiaohong and Fang Yayun, treating them very affectionately. Yang Guo sat far away, smiling as
he watched them.

Little Dragon Girl beckoned Sun Xiaohong to sit beside her and asked with a smile, "Little sister,
do you like the technique that Sister Azi taught you?"

Sun Xiaohong replied happily, "I love it! Sister Azi is amazing! The technique she just taught me was really
impressive ! I haven't even learned it yet."

Hearing Sun Xiaohong publicly praise her skill, Azi couldn't stop smiling, feeling that her hard work in teaching her the technique hadn't been in vain
.

Xiaolongnu smiled and said, "You'll have to practice this slowly. You're quite skilled now, but you can't just throw it at people randomly.
They won't be able to handle it. You have to practice until you can control it as well as your sister Azi before you can use it to scare people.
Otherwise, never throw it at anyone. Remember that."

Sun Xiaohong nodded vigorously and said, "I know. This is a very powerful hidden weapon technique. I definitely won't
use it casually, but I must master it. Brother Mu told me that it can only be used for self-defense."

Xiaolongnu was very happy and added, "I know you'll be going to Yan Ju's house in Luoyang to learn kung fu these next few days. You
must study hard; it will be very beneficial for your future. Also, we women always need a place to belong.
When fate brings you together, don't run away; when fate hasn't brought you together, don't force it. Your sister Zhao Ying said yesterday at Wangwu Mountain, 'If you have a connection, don't
give up easily; if you don't, don't force it.' I think that makes a lot of sense, so I'll pass this on to you!"

Sun Xiaohong and Fang Yayun both seemed to understand and said they agreed.

After chatting for a while longer, the two women reluctantly took their leave. Before leaving, they went to Yang Guo and respectfully
called out, "Brother Mu, thank you."

Yang Guo smiled and rose to see them off.

After parting ways with the two women, everyone was in good spirits, but they were all quite tired today. Not only had they experienced an
unprecedented battle between humans and demons, but they had also drunk a lot of wine. Although they later used Yang Guo's method to expel
the alcohol fumes with their internal energy, the lingering smell still made them feel uncomfortable. So they all bathed and changed clothes, their voices sweet and melodious, creating quite a lively scene.

This was a large bedroom, fully equipped, but without partitions or separate beds. Azi looked around but couldn't find
a place for her to sleep. Blushing, she pouted and said to Xiaolongnu, "Sister, this is so annoying! There's only one bed."

Zhao Hua chuckled, "It's more fun to share a bed with a big quilt. You're getting married in a couple of days,
so it's okay to be intimate with your older brother. Just don't take it too seriously."

Azi protested, "Sister Hua is so mean! Sister Hua is so mean!" But her eyes were fixed on Yang Guo
, and she was secretly overjoyed. She had wanted to be intimate with Yang Guo for a long time.

Zhao Ying glanced at Zhao Hua, Chunlan, and Qiuju, blushing as she said to Xiaolongnu, "Sister Long, Hua-mei and I are not yet menstruating, and
Chunlan and Qiuju just arrived. Tonight, only Sister Ming and Sister Ming can accompany Young Master."

It turned out that the women were separated into different rooms to stagger their menstrual cycles. Today was the second day of the lunar month,
the time when the waning crescent and the beginning of the new moon coincided. All four women were not yet menstruating, except for Xiaolongnu, Yuan Mingming, and Azi, who were menstruating during the full moon. Azi was not yet
married , so only Xiaolongnu and Yuan Mingming could accompany Yang Guo.

Yuan Mingming was currently bathing with Yang Guo in the bathroom. They were in high spirits and had drunk quite a bit of wine. Yuan Mingming's eyes were hazy with desire
. After quickly finishing her bath, she immediately took Yang Guo's penis into her mouth, sucking and rubbing it. Yang Guo was also aroused
, his hips swaying back and forth, appearing very comfortable. Yuan Mingming held it for a while, then stood up and whispered coquettishly,
"Brother, I've released so much fluid. Let me release first, then I'll serve you later, okay?"

Yang Guo smiled and said okay. He then lifted Yuan Mingming's right leg, opening her vulva wide, and thrust his penis
inside. Yuan Mingming breathed softly, appearing very comfortable. She hugged Yang Guo tightly and then put her tongue into his
mouth to stir. Yang Guo gently thrust in and out, enjoying Yuan Mingming's tenderness. Yuan Mingming was very excited. In no time,
her panting grew louder. She whispered sweetly in Yang Guo's ear, "Brother, I'm almost there, brother..." Yang Guo exerted himself slightly
, and Yuan Mingming chuckled repeatedly, ejaculating a large amount. She trembled slightly for a while before contentedly leaving Yang Guo's penis.
She then bent down and licked it, her skills now even more impressive. Under her ministrations, Yang Guo felt incredibly
comfortable , and after only a few throbs, he ejaculated. The two then washed themselves, put on their outer robes, and
walked hand in hand out of the bathroom, feeling happy and content.

The other women watched them with amused smiles. Yuan Mingming's face was flushed, her delicate features as beautiful as a flower.

Zhao Hua laughed, "Sister Ming couldn't wait any longer, she flew off without even letting us see."

Yuan Mingming shyly hid in Xiaolongnu's arms, saying, "I missed her so much."

Xiaolongnu lovingly embraced her. The other women laughed, and Yang Guo also sat down with a smile.

Azi looked at the two of them and asked in surprise, "Sister Ming, have you made love with Big Brother?"

The women burst into laughter, while Yuan Mingming blushed and remained silent.

Seeing this, Azi jumped onto Yang Guo, twisting and rubbing against him, saying, "Big brother,
I want to too, I want to too!"

Yang Guo smiled and kissed her, then sat her down beside him. Azi still clung to him,
twisting and turning , giggling incessantly.

Little Dragon Girl laughed, "I didn't sleep last night either. It's past midnight now, let's sleep together for a while. Guo'er
, where do you plan to go tomorrow morning?

" Yang Guo stroked A'Zi's golden hair and said, "This morning I heard that sorcerer say that he is the Prince of Qinyang of the Great Wei, and also the Crown Prince
of the Eastern Palace His surname is Yuan and his given name is Diao. I remember that Qinyang is about one or two hundred li northeast of here, on the sunny side of the Qin River. The
Qin River also originates from Wangwu Mountain. We might as well go and take a look. I just don't know if this Qinyang is his fief.
If it is, perhaps we can find some clues. This Yuan Diao seems to be trapped on Wangwu Mountain by something and can't
come out. If we can find something related to him, it will help us understand him better. If we can help him
, maybe he can achieve enlightenment and attain the Great Dao sooner."

All the women nodded in agreement. Little Dragon Girl said, "Although Yuan Diao failed to become an immortal, he is the most extraordinary person we have ever encountered.
The world of immortals and mortals is indeed unknowable, but if we can do our best to help him achieve the Great Dao, it will be
a meritorious deed."

Yang Guo said, "That's exactly what I mean. This person has lived for over seven hundred years, yet he still remains in the mortal realm, which is truly
incredible . Confucius once said, 'If you don't know life, how can you know death?' Without completing the journey of life, how can you know what death is
? This Yuan Diao is very likely like that, which is why he cannot leave the mortal realm."

A'Zi didn't understand and looked up in Yang Guo's arms, asking, "Big brother, can't he leave? " "Isn't it wonderful if people in the mortal realm could live forever
? What is the process of life?"

Yuan Mingming finally had something to say. She tossed her hair and said, "Humans are humans, and they have a certain lifespan. Those who are meant to die
but don't become demons. So, Yuan Diao became a demon because he couldn't achieve immortality. What you mean is that
Yuan Diao might have had some things he couldn't let go of in the mortal realm, which hindered his cultivation. Just like the Buddhists say, one must see through the illusions of the world
to become a Buddha. He's so old, and his heart is burdened with worries, so he can't see through them and therefore can't become an immortal."

The women exclaimed in admiration, expressing their respect for Yuan Mingming's analysis.

Zhao Ying asked, "Sister Ming, what you said makes a lot of sense. Do you think Yuan Diao has any supernatural powers? Can he really
travel through the Three Realms, from the highest heavens to the deepest hells?"

Yuan Mingming smiled and said, "I've been in
the listening to some masters preach. Actually, I find these sermons quite boring. The Three Realms we were talking about are
the Desire Realm, the Form Realm, and the Formless Realm.
The Desire Realm is our world." She blushed slightly and continued, "The Desire Realm is the world with lust and gluttony, that's us. Actually, it also includes hell, which is also considered the Desire Realm
."

All the women giggled and looked at Yang Guo with tender affection.

Yuan Mingming continued, "Above the Desire Realm is the Form Realm, also known as the Four Dhyana Heavens. The Form Realm has everything except lust and
appetite ; it has palaces and kingdoms. Those are the dwellings of sentient beings. Aside from being physically strong and
living well, they have no food or drink, no desires, and of course no relatives or friends. There's no joy at all. Moreover, the presence of palaces and
kingdoms signifies hierarchy and social status. Hierarchy and social status lead to competition, which ultimately results in war.
If we cultivate for a lifetime and still end up living in that kind of place, what's the point? Isn't it just like me living in
a palace?"

The crowd laughed even louder. Azi exclaimed, "It's not fun at all! It's even less fun than living at home!"

Yuan Mingming glanced at everyone, seeing that they were listening with great interest, and continued with a smile, "There's something even less fun
. Above the Form Realm is the Formless Realm, which consists of four heavens, known as the Four Formless Heavens or the Four Empty Realms. In this realm, there is no
matter , no body, no palaces, and no land. One dwells solely in profound and subtle meditation. Think about it,
what kind of place is this? I once asked the master who was preaching, 'I know a little about meditation, but what kind
of meditation is considered profound and subtle?' I asked him to describe it. Guess what the master said?"

Everyone's eyes widened, even Xiaolongnu was very curious and asked, "What did the master say?"

Yuan Mingming laughed, "The master glared at me and said, 'Your Majesty hasn't even grasped the Desire Realm, why are you asking about the Formless Realm
?'"

Everyone burst into laughter.

Yuan Mingming herself laughed incessantly for a while before saying, "So, these things are all unfounded
. Once, I asked a master, 'Who wrote the Buddhist and Taoist classics?'
The master said, 'Of course, they were written by Buddhas and Bodhisattvas who have attained the Great Dao.' I said, 'I don't think so.' The master said somewhat angrily
, 'How can you say that?' I said, 'The people who wrote these classics were still completely human, because they
talked about desire, lust, and the absence of form. It's clear that they couldn't let go of these things in their hearts, which is why they
talked about these things so much. If they had truly seen through it all, they wouldn't have talked about it. Food and sex are human nature. As long as you're human,
you can't live without these basic conditions for survival. Without food, you die; without sex, you become extinct. So, talking about these things in the human world is
useless . In the realm of form, there's no need to talk about them either. In the realm of the formless, there's nothing left to talk about, so there's even less to discuss.'"

The women all clapped and cheered, and even Yang Guo listened with a smile.

Zhao Ying said, "Sister Ming is the one who has truly achieved enlightenment!"

Yuan Mingming blushed and said, "That's why I say I only envy the mandarin ducks, not the immortals. As long as you live a good life and don't waste it,
that's enough. Even if Yuan Diao achieves the Great Dao and can travel through the Three Realms, it's still not very interesting. In the end, he will still linger in
the mortal world. But if he has no companion or offspring, or if he can only live a solitary life, he will be powerless to help others once his companion dies. That would be very
tragic ."

Xiaolongnu sighed and said with emotion, "Sister Ming is truly wise.
She I have benefited greatly from hearing these words. Whether it is the Three Realms or the Six Realms, it is just a difference in realm. To put it bluntly
, no matter which realm you are in, you are just living your life. If you don't live your life, then it is an endless, beginningless, and endless
world of annihilation. That is when there is really nothing left. If you are in the Form Realm or the Formless Realm, you still have to live your life.
This mortal world in the Desire Realm is still the best."

Everyone sighed for a while. Azi suddenly said, "I told you long ago, we shouldn't become immortals, listen..."
"Sister Ming said that being an immortal isn't fun at all. Maybe after you become an immortal, you'll have to go back to being human!
Maybe we all escaped from the immortal realm to be human!"

Everyone laughed and joked for a while before lying down in the same bed. When it was time to sleep, Azi stayed far away from
Yang Guo and slept on the far side with Chunlan. In the middle of the bed, Xiaolongnu and Yuan Mingming embraced Yang Guo.
Xiaolongnu only needed Yang Guo to place his penis inside her vagina without moving it. The two enjoyed the exchange and
tenderness of their spiritual desires, feeling that this was the most profound and wonderful state of meditation in heaven and earth.

Before dawn, everyone got up, washed and cleaned their hands, practiced their exercises for a while as usual, and then ate some food and fruit that had been placed in the room
. Yang Guo said, "To make them leave without us noticing, we need to use invisibility magic. Let's
go now!"

The women tidied up the room a bit, putting the chairs, blankets, and other items back to their original positions. They checked their belongings and
prepared to leave. Their personal belongings were very simple now; they only carried one set of spare clothes.
They always washed their own clothes. Washing clothes used to be a hassle, but now, with their increased skill, it was incredibly easy
. They simply soaked the clothes in water, used their internal energy, and they were clean as new. A little shake, and even the thickest
clothes were dry—it was very convenient.

Azi asked Xiaolongnu with some lingering affection, "Sister, will we ever see them again?"

Xiaolongnu pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps. Life is inherently unpredictable, with gatherings and separations. Without living under the same roof
, it's hard to say whether we'll ever meet again. As long as we have no regrets, that's enough."

Everyone felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this.

Yuan Mingming said, "Sister's words are truly wise. We feel no regret in being here with them today.
If we could meet again in the future, it would perhaps be even more interesting. However, on the day we meet again, our circumstances will be different, and the situation will not be the same as today."

Yang Guo explained the direction they were heading to and told them to meet at the crossroads of the Hexi Road. Then, he pressed his hand against
the door twice, and the door opened gently. He nodded slightly to the women, indicating that they should go first. Azi vanished in a flash
and left the room.

After the women had all left the bedroom, Yang Guo casually closed the door behind him and also vanished.

It was just dawn, and a light snow was still falling outside. As far as the eye could see, everything was covered in silver, a truly magnificent sight.

Remembering the scene of practicing hidden weapons with Sun Xiaohong by the Yellow River yesterday evening, Azi had a sudden thought and floated to the back of the main hall on
the west bank of the river . There she saw Sun Xiaohong practicing alone, with a pile of falling stars at her feet.
She was intently studying the nature of the stones, and then flicked her finger. The falling stars took a roundabout route, just like the move
Azi had used in the hall last night. The target was a large rock five or six zhang away. The falling stars flew from her right side,
circled in the air at a large arc, and then hit the large rock directly, silently penetrating it.

Azi couldn't help but clap and cheer. Sun Xiaohong recognized Azi's voice and exclaimed, "Sister, I'm almost
there!" She turned around but couldn't see
Azi her. She muttered to herself in surprise, "Strange, it's Sister Azi's voice!"

Azi, forgetting she had used an invisibility spell, revealed herself and said, "Little sister, I'm here."

Sun Xiaohong's rosy cheeks beamed with joy as she jumped up and down, saying, "Sister, where did you hide
?... These falling star stones are for you." She took out a brocade pouch from her bosom, containing about a dozen
falling star stones. Azi opened it and saw that each stone was polished to a shine, without a speck of dirt. It was clear Sun Xiaohong
had put a lot of effort into them. Touched, she said, "Little sister, thank you. I'm leaving now. Big brother and sisters are
waiting for me. See you later." She gently kissed Sun Xiaohong's cheek and waved goodbye.

Sun Xiaohong felt a blur before her eyes and lost sight of Azi. She cried out, "Sister,
Sister !" Only from several dozen feet away did she hear Azi's voice say, "Little sister, take care. Sister is leaving."
Sun Xiaohong was both shocked and saddened, tears streaming down her face as she stared blankly in the direction of the voice.

The Qin River, also known as the Qin River, was called the Shao River in ancient times. It originates in Shanxi Province, flows southeast through Wushe County in Henan Province, and empties into the Yellow River
. Qinyang is located where the Qin River flows, within Henan Province, northeast of Meng County.

During the Northern Wei Dynasty, Qinyang was extremely prosperous, with a population of nearly 500,000. Many crown princes were enfeoffed
in Qinyang before ascending the throne. However, after Empress Dowager Hu assassinated Emperor Xiaoming and installed Yuan Zhao, the Prince of Lintao, as emperor, she not only exiled the crown prince, Yuan
Yao, but also abolished the city of Qinyang and relocated wealthy families and gentry to Luoyang and other places. For a time, Qinyang
became almost a ghost town. Six years later, the Northern Wei Dynasty also perished. For the next several centuries, Qinyang remained extremely desolate
until it was rebuilt in the early Song Dynasty. By then, it was the end of the Song Dynasty, but the city had not yet fully recovered its former glory. Because there
had been , many of the original buildings and city walls were well preserved, becoming
places for many to mourn and remember. However, due to legends of ghosts haunting the city, few dared to visit, and even the residents dared not
live , instead building simple houses in the suburbs far from the city center.

Yang Guo and his companions had never been to Qinyang before. Arriving at midday, they were surprised to find Qinyang so
desolate . Their arrival attracted the curiosity of many as they entered the city. An old man standing under the eaves
, rubbing his hands to warm them, saw Yang Guo and beckoned, "Young man, come here."

Yang Guo stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Greetings, sir. May I ask what brings you here?"

The old man, about sixty years old, dressed in a thick cotton coat and leather hat, asked hoofily, "Young man,
what brings you here?"

Yang Guo politely replied, "Thank you for asking, sir. We've come to see the historical sites and scenic spots during the Spring Festival.
We'd be very grateful if you could tell us what's worth seeing in this ancient city of Qinyang."

The old man's eyes still... With a sharp look, he glanced at Yang Guo, then at the women standing behind him, and said, "Young master
and those ladies are all celestial beings, yet you have come to this ghostly city. I find it quite puzzling, but since
you've come to admire the ancient ruins, it's not unreasonable. The city is full of abandoned grand buildings and palaces; you are welcome to take a look, but you must leave
before to avoid any unforeseen circumstances."

Yang Guo asked, puzzled, "Old man, I don't quite understand what you mean. After sunset...?"

The old man sighed softly, "Young master, you are unaware that the old city of Qinyang has been abandoned for hundreds of years. For hundreds of years, it has been said ..."
"It is said that demons and monsters roam freely, and mortals dare not approach. We, an old man, sought refuge here more than ten years ago and
had no choice but to settle here. We dare not enter the city without reason. Since you and the ladies have come to enjoy the scenery, there is no need for you to take risks. My intentions are purely good
, and I hope you will not take offense."

Upon hearing this, Yang Guo suddenly understood and thanked him, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, sir. I respectfully accept your teachings and will take my leave now."
With that, he bowed and withdrew. The old man then advised, "If you encounter any strange or unusual things, you must quickly move away. Reciting the name of
Laozi will ward off evil."

Yang Guo thanked him again before bidding farewell to the old man and entering the city with the women.

Xiaolongnu, in high spirits, laughed, "Guo'er, it seems this Qinyang City is quite interesting."

The other women also beamed with joy. Hearing the old man's words, their curiosity was piqued. Such a
mysterious place existed in the world! Having lived in Luoyang for so long, they hadn't even visited Qinyang, a mysterious city just across the Yellow River, and
had almost missed it. Their encounter at Wangwu Mountain yesterday was already extraordinary; now, hearing of
these , how could they not be overjoyed?

Yang Guo smiled slightly, "While that's true, danger is still inevitable. Everyone should be careful; otherwise, this famous city
wouldn't have remained unrestored for centuries. However, it seems there's no doubt that it's closely related to Yuan Diao of Wangwu Mountain."

The women all nodded in agreement.

As they talked, they entered the old city. The streets remained, but were desolate and overgrown with vines and
weeds, with broken , creating a bleak scene. Even at midday, the atmosphere was eerie and terrifying. The closer they got to the city center, the more pronounced this
feeling became, and everyone felt a chill run down their spines. No wonder that for hundreds of years, most people had dared not approach.

Yuan Mingming said, "Young Master, this city is indeed strange. How should we investigate it?"

Yang Guo looked around and pointed to a magnificent yet simple building, saying, "Let's explore this place first. This
should be a palace, perhaps Yuan Yao's mansion."

The group entered the mansion's gate. Inside was a large courtyard paved with stone slabs, but it was also in a state of disrepair. A
series of stone steps led directly to the main hall's entrance. A quick count revealed seven steps, seven steps on each level, just like the layout of a mansion.
The two main doors of the main hall were crooked, and icicles remained on the eaves and windows, looking extremely eerie.

The group ascended the steps, many of them broken and incomplete, covered in ice and snow, concealing much of the decay.

Although filled with curiosity, Azi was also apprehensive. She stammered, "We should have brought the Dragon Staff
."

Hearing this, the others knew she was afraid and couldn't help but laugh. Zhao Hua said, "Don't run around. Just
hide behind your big brother and you won't be afraid."

Azi blushed and said, "Sister Hua is so mean! I...I'm not afraid at all!..." She twisted her body and suddenly
touched the bag of Falling Star Stones that Sun Xiaohong had given her. She took them out, opened the brocade pouch, poured out the Falling Star Stones, and distributed them to everyone, saying
, "These are Falling Star Stones that Little Sister Sun gave me. Everyone should take a few, just in case."

Just as the women were about to laugh at her, Yang Guo said, "Everyone should take a few. The One Yin Finger is good, but it can't bend;
you might need it!" The women, finding Yang Guo's words reasonable, happily accepted the Falling Star Stones from Azi's hands.

Everyone found the pebbles sparkling and lovely, yet incredibly heavy, and they all liked them very much. Each person held one in their hand , weighing it in their hands—a habitual action they had developed after learning the dice-throwing method .
In an instant, they understood the characteristics of the falling star stones . 　　Suddenly, Qiuju's childlike spirit ignited, and she launched a stone, sending it flying more than ten zhang (approximately 33 meters) to the eaves of the main hall of the Prince's mansion. Falling star stones are irregularly shaped round objects, making them fly in a straight line more difficult than in an arc. However, Qiuju's skill was far superior to Azi's, so the stone flew and arrived in a flash, silently striking the eaves where the plaque had once been placed. Just as everyone was about to praise it, they suddenly heard a heavy thud from inside the gate. Everyone was startled , and Qiuju was even more worried that she had accidentally injured someone. Yang Guo focused his mind briefly and said, "Don't panic, it's not human, it looks like a snake . How could there be such a large snake at this time?" 　　Seeing the strangeness of the house, Xiaolongnu glanced at everyone. The women, their minds in sync, instantly and followed Yang Guo to the gate of the mansion. 　　Yang Guo gestured for them to stop. He used his mind-reading technique to penetrate the gate and sensed many strange objects inside, but couldn't them. He turned to them and smiled, "There are a lot of unknown things inside. Do you want to go in and investigate, or turn back?" 　　The women looked at each other, knowing from Yang Guo's words that there was indeed something dangerous inside. Azi blushed and said, "Big brother, won't it be scary?" 　　Yang Guo smiled and said, "I don't know, but it's most likely a ghostly creature, unlike anything human or beast." 　　Yuan Mingming saw that Yang Guo was always smiling and knew that he was confident, so she said, "Young master, we came here knowing that there are strange things here, how can we give up halfway? Of course we have to find out." 　　Xiaolongnu also smiled and said, "Yes, if they are really ghostly creatures, we should find out even more. Ghostly creatures often stay in the human world because of grievances that have not been redressed, and they may also be related to Yuan Diao. They are waiting for us to come." 　　All the women agreed. Azi thought of the pitiful Yuan Diao, who had been alone on Wangwu Mountain for hundreds of years. If they could find something related to him here and help him achieve the Great Dao, it would be an immense act of kindness. So she resolutely said, "Sister Long is right. I'm not afraid anymore. I want to help them too." 　　Yang Guo happily said, "Good. With such good intentions, we are not afraid of demons, but we should still be careful." As he spoke, he stretched out his hands and slowly pressed on the door. The two dilapidated doors slowly pushed open to the sides with creaking sounds. Yang Guo pushed very slowly, so although the doors were about to collapse, they still stood firmly until they could allow people to pass through, then stopped . 　　The group stepped forward and looked inside. Sure enough, they saw a ten-foot-long snake lying on the inside of the threshold, already dead for some time. The snake was jet black and glossy, its head and face shaped like an inverted triangle. A single, golden horn, about an inch long, protruded from its forehead , with a deep hole running through its entire head – the result of the falling star stone Qiu Ju had flung out. Yet, there was no blood. Everyone found this unbelievable , and A Zi covered her face, unable to look closely. 　　Upon seeing this, Qiu Ju wept sadly, saying, "Young Master, I didn't mean it. Killing without cause is truly wrong." 　　Yang Guo had already stepped across the threshold into the hall, intending to comfort her, but Yuan Mingming had already carefully observed the large snake and said to Yang Guo, "Young Master, in my opinion, this snake must have achieved great spiritual cultivation and transcended death through Qiu Ju's intervention."

"For it, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Yang Guo asked curiously, "What do you mean?"

Yuan Mingming lightly flicked a falling star stone at the snake's body. With a clang, the stone bounced off the snake's body
. She said, "This snake has cultivated for many years and cannot be harmed by ordinary weapons. Its only fatal
weaknesses . However, it is still impossible to harm it when its eyes are closed. Sister Qiuju accidentally threw the falling star stone, and by sheer coincidence, it hit
its only weak point, piercing through its brain without leaving a trace of blood. This is precisely the sign of ascension to immortality that Taoists speak of. If it weren't for such a fortuitous coincidence
, it would be extremely difficult for it to ascend to immortality. Isn't this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?"

Yang Guo was about to reply when everyone suddenly sensed something and said, "What the girl says makes sense, but killing my gatekeeper Jin..." "
The serpent is still unforgivable."

The women were startled, but Yang Guo remained calm and unperturbed. He ran his left hand across
a crack in the bluestone floor, causing two slabs to flip over and create a deep hole. With a flick of his right sleeve, the large serpent
was gently placed into the hole. With another flick of his left sleeve, he covered the ground with soil and slabs, restoring it to its original state. Yang Guo then pressed his hands together
and slowly closed the two large doors before standing still and saying loudly, "I am Yang Guo, and I
have come with my wife, Lady Long, for the sake of Crown Prince Yuan Diao. Do you have any advice for me?"

As soon as he said this, a gust of cold wind flickered, and the entire hall trembled. However, the women were no longer frightened and focused
their waiting for his reply.

Yang Guo did not urge them. He looked around with his hands behind his back. He saw that the main hall was quite spacious, but the curtains and draperies were rotten. Although it was winter,
there was no musty smell. The tables and chairs were
in
ruins. Judging from the scene, it seemed that a fight had taken place. Broken earthenware pots and vases were scattered all over the floor, and calligraphy, paintings, and bamboo slips were still scattered. There were doors on both sides of the main hall leading to the inner hall, but since they knew there were "people" here, they could not rashly barge into the inner hall. They waited on the west side of the hall like ordinary guests. Although Yang Guo
looked around with his hands behind his back, he was still observing the surroundings carefully.

After a short while, Yang Guo turned around and looked at the center of the hall. Sure enough, a female voice responded, "Young
Master , ladies, I, Princess Dai of Qinyang, greet you. I am grateful for your presence. It is a pity that I
am now an outsider, and my residence is dilapidated, making it difficult to entertain guests. Please forgive me."

The voice was of indeterminate age, but its clear and pleasant Central Plains accent indicated that it came from a noble family. It turned out that
after the Northern Wei Dynasty moved its capital to Luoyang, it banned the use of non-Han languages and intermarriage within the same ethnic group, and vigorously promoted Sinicization. This Princess Dai
was very likely Han Chinese.

Yang Guo said, "Princess Dai, you are too kind. We have come unintentionally and accidentally injured the spirit snake. We are extremely rude and
beg Your Highness's forgiveness."

Princess Dai sighed and slowly said, "As that lady said, it is the will of Heaven. The Vajra Spirit Snake has ascended to
immortality in accordance with Heaven's will, and I am filled with envy." She paused and then said, "How do you know my husband's name, young master? And
why are you here? Please explain."

Hearing this, Qiu Ju felt somewhat relieved, but still spoke with trepidation, "Thank you for your forgiveness, Your Highness. This was truly
an unintentional mistake. I only hope that the Vajra Spirit Snake will ascend to the celestial realm soon, so that I may atone for my sins."

Princess Dai said, "This lady is too kind." "It is Heaven's will, how can I blame you?
Don't to heart. The spirit snake might even be thanking you, Madam, and also thanking Young Master Yang for the lavish burial."

Yang Guo understood Qiu Ju's inner turmoil and was very pleased. He then recounted his encounter with Yuan Diao on Mount Wangwu,
adding, "I saw that Prince Yuan Diao had been cultivating on Mount Wangwu for many years, yet he still hadn't attained the Great Dao, nor could he leave Wangwu
. There must be a reason for this, so I came here to investigate and find out the truth. I didn't expect that the Princess Consort is still in the mortal realm; I think this must
be the reason why the Prince hasn't achieved enlightenment."

Suddenly, a loud weeping erupted. Yang Guo listened carefully and realized there were twenty or thirty women, which greatly surprised him.

Princess Consort Dai sobbed, "My poor husband, still suffering in the mortal realm, I… I… hate it."

Yang Guo couldn't reply and could only wait quietly.

After a while, Princess Dai said again, "Young Master Yang and the ladies are all of mortal and immortal nature, so
it is not easy .

Please allow me to enter the inner room to pay my respects." Yang Guo had closed the door earlier to block out the sunlight, but the palace was too dilapidated, with almost nothing to block out the light
except for the roof. Hearing Princess Dai say this, he thought the inner room might be better, so he said, "
I was just about to disturb you."

Yang Guo's ability to read minds was far superior to that of the women. Although he could not see Princess Dai and the others, he could clearly sense
their location. After waiting a moment, he knew that Princess Dai and the others had entered the inner room, so he called to the women and carefully
pushed open the small door on the right side of the hall. After the women entered, he slowly closed it, and the room was instantly plunged into darkness. A female
voice said, "Young master, please turn left again." Yang Guo and the others followed her instructions and walked several dozen steps to the left. They gradually adjusted to the path and could vaguely see
a woman leading the way. After walking several dozen more steps, there was another door on their left. The female voice said again, "Young master,
ladies , please come in." Yang Guo then pushed open the door and entered. The group looked closely and saw
several dozen strangely dressed young women standing inside. They all had high buns and moth-shaped crowns, adorned with tassels and pendants, resembling the figures of flying apsaras in paintings.
The women knew that these were the attire of noblewomen from their dynasty, so they greeted them again.

Standing in front of these women was a beautiful woman with a high bun. Her face was fair and delicate, with phoenix eyes, willow eyebrows, and a touch of red on her lips. She was very
beautiful, but pale. She was plump and about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with a very auspicious appearance. She began, "
Please excuse my impertinence, Young Master Yang and all the ladies, please be seated."

Everyone looked around and saw that although the inner room was spacious, it had no doors or windows, and was sparsely furnished; it seemed to be a secret room
, hence its seclusion. So everyone sat on the floor.

Once seated, they noticed a stark difference in posture between the two sides. Yang Guo, Xiaolongnu, and the others
sat cross-legged, as if meditating, while the women on Princess Dai's side knelt with their knees bent, their upper bodies upright, their dresses covering
their knees, their hands clasped at their sides, exuding both solemnity and elegance.

Princess Dai parted her lips slightly and said slowly, "Young Master Yang, I am the principal wife of the Prince of Qinyang, and these sisters are concubines and
attendants. We are grateful for your kindness in coming here on behalf of our husbands." She
bowed , and the women behind her also bowed in return.

Yang Guo and the others returned the bow. Yang Guo said, "We hindered Crown Prince Yuan Yao from obtaining the Impure Egg. Although it was for the
sake of the common people, I still feel guilty towards the Crown Prince and urgently want to make amends and help him achieve the Great Dao. I wonder if the Princess Consort has a good method?
"

Princess Consort Dai wept and said, "Young master, you do not know, my husband was the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, but he was deposed by the Empress Dowager and replaced by Yuan Yao."
"When Zhao became emperor, he sent his brother, Master Hu, to Qinyang to arrest my husband, saying he would imprison him in Wangwu. We
fought fiercely with him in the palace, but ultimately we were no match for him and died. He then imprisoned our true yin energy here, preventing us from reincarnating. I thought
Wangwu was a prison in the palace, but I never imagined it was actually Wangwu Mountain. Poor man, he has suffered alone in the deep mountains for hundreds of years...
" At this point, the women behind him all wept.

Yang Guo, having heard this, roughly understood the cause and effect, but he didn't know the reason for the palace intrigue, so he
asked , "Since Prince Yuan Diao was already the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, how could he have been deposed? How could he have been imprisoned?..."

Princess Dai said, "My lord, this is all because of his cultivation of immortality." She sighed deeply and continued:
"Our Great Wei Dynasty was obsessed with cultivating Taoism and seeking immortality, while the Liang Dynasty was obsessed with vegetarianism and becoming a Buddha. Emperor Wu of Liang repeatedly devoted himself to Buddhist temples.
Our emperors and generals were all engaged in alchemy, refining essence, and practicing techniques, which eventually led to sectarian divisions and fierce battles. My husband was focused on refining
essence, while Empress Dowager Hu and her brother were obsessed with practicing techniques. The late emperor was also obsessed with alchemy, which led to his assassination by Empress Dowager Hu, my husband's
deposition by her, and the downfall of our dynasty. All the causes stemmed from this."

Yang Guo said, "I see. But how could there be such a big difference between those who cultivate immortality and seek Tao,
leading to assassination of the emperor, the deposition of the crown prince, and the fall of the country? It's truly incomprehensible."

Princess Dai said bitterly, "Although the late emperor claimed that alchemy was the method of cultivating immortality, the elixirs he refined were actually used to control women."
He had relations with dozens of women every day, yet it was still not enough. In the years before his assassination, he even took the women and children of princes and ministers... My husband, having
witnessed this since childhood, devoted himself to cultivating his essence and vowed never to touch a woman again. Although we women were with him, we were all fellow Daoists devoted to cultivating our
essence
and immortality, hoping to one day ascend to the immortal realm together. When Empress Dowager Hu learned of this, she vehemently rebuked him, saying that this would cause the dynasty to end. My husband did not listen and did not want to inherit the throne. His deposition was expected, but it was
not . However, she was so cruel as to imprison him on Mount Wangwu for hundreds of years. How utterly hateful!"

Yang Guo pondered. If what Princess Dai said was true, and Empress Dowager Hu was indeed thinking of the dynasty, then the assassination and deposition of the crown prince
was not unreasonable. He hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Is Crown Prince Yuan Yao born to Empress Dowager Hu?"

Princess Dai scoffed, "Empress Dowager Hu was the youngest concubine of Emperor Xuanwu. She gained
favor , then poisoned the Empress. The year after she became Empress, Emperor Xuanwu died, and everyone said she was responsible. The late Emperor
was a puppet emperor for over a decade, and was eventually killed by her. The alchemy he practiced was taught by Empress Dowager Hu's brother,
Master It's hard to say that it wasn't premeditated, a deliberate attempt to corrupt his character, leading to divine and popular resentment and his execution. My husband is Emperor Xuanwu
's third son, Emperor Xiaoming's brother, born to the Empress Dowager. The Prince of Lintao, Yuan Zhao, whom Empress Dowager Hu installed, is her fifth son,
born to a concubine."

Yang Guo nodded slightly, saying, "I suppose Empress Dowager Hu and Master Hu practiced alchemy?"

Princess Dai replied, "Exactly." "But in my opinion, it doesn't seem like it."

Yang Guo asked in surprise, "Why is that?"

Princess Dai hesitated for a moment, then said somewhat shyly, "The way of alchemy should be cautious in words and deeds, doing what is permissible and
stopping what is not. Although our dynasty is ruled by barbarians, etiquette and human relationships are still respected as one. Yet these two have
defiled the palace and affected the common people, boasting that Heaven and Earth have no kinship. Is this what a cultivator should do?"

Yang Guo was furious and said, "How absurd! How can such illogical and immoral behavior lead to the Great Dao?"

Princess Dai looked directly at Yang Guo and said, "What you say is true, young master. I heard that not long after, when the Grand General of the Six Prefectures, Erzhu Rong,
led his troops into the capital, they both died suddenly, their bodies and souls destroyed. It must be the will of Heaven. But we will never be able to break free from the curse of the Hu Heavenly Master
. I suppose it will be the same for you, my husband." As she spoke, she burst into tears.

Yang Guo said, "I have come here to find out the reason why
Prince Yuan Diao is trapped, and I hope to help him achieve the Great Dao. What exactly is the curse of Master Hu that Your Highness mentioned? Is there any way to break it?"

Princess Dai seemed to wipe away her tears and said in a choked voice, "For hundreds of years, my sisters and I have been searching for a way to break the curse,
but we have never found a way. It is truly..."

Yuan Mingming tugged at Yang Guo's sleeve from behind, indicating that he should speak. Yang Guo nodded in agreement and said, "Mingmei, please
speak." It should be noted that etiquette was very strict at that time, and the distinction between master and servant was extremely strict. Although Yang Guo's family did not distinguish between senior and junior members, they still had to observe etiquette in front of
outsiders . Otherwise, they would be seen as ill-mannered and lacking in manners. Therefore, while Yang Guo and Princess Dai
were talking, none of the women on both sides interrupted.

Yuan Mingming asked, "May I ask, Your Highness, what spell did Master Hu cast when he suppressed Your Highness's true Yin energy?"

Princess Dai looked at Yuan Mingming, noticing her outstanding beauty, elegant demeanor, and dignified bearing, and couldn't help but show
surprise.

Yang Guo smiled and said, "My wife, Yuan, was originally an imperial concubine of the Song Dynasty. However, due to the current emperor's immorality, she secretly left the palace
and betrothed herself to me."

Princess Dai and the other women were greatly astonished, and all looked at Yuan Mingming with newfound respect. The rank of an imperial concubine was now
far .

Princess Dai bowed and said, "Thank you for asking, Madam. Master Hu is a practitioner of magic. As far as I know, practitioners of magic practice
talismans, numerology, martial arts, and the art of sexual cultivation—a general term encompassing talismanic arts, numerology, martial arts, and sexual cultivation. Therefore, his
martial arts are superb, his divination skills are exceptional, and his talismanic arts are unparalleled in this world. Although my sisters and I were engaged in
battle with him, we were powerless to resist and only wanted to die fighting alongside our husbands. However, before we even made a move, Master Hu pricked his finger and
wrote , saying, 'May Heaven and Earth forever suppress this place.' The talisman vanished in an instant with a flick of his sword. At that moment, my
husband..." Although her husband had been captured, he had still heard Master Hu's incantation. She saw his face change drastically, and he eventually fainted. Her heart was breaking
. She and her companions fought Master Hu with all their might, but they were no match for him. Soon, they all died.
Though their bodies were gone , their spirits lingered. They witnessed everything Master Hu did in the palace, yet were powerless to stop him.
They watched as he led his men to abduct her husband. Before leaving, someone suggested they burn down the palace, but he laughed coldly,
raised his hand to stop them, and said that they would forever regret their actions there.” At this point, Princess Dai and the women behind her were all sobbing uncontrollably
.

Yuan Mingming pondered for a moment and asked, "What does Master Hu want the Princess to regret?"

Princess Dai wept and said, "Even before Empress Dowager Hu murdered the Emperor, she had already assumed power and ruled the court. Master Hu came by imperial decree, but he
shamelessly demanded that we offer ourselves to him. He said that although we were the Princess of Qinyang, we were still virgins cultivating the Dao. He claimed that as long as he absorbed
our virgin essence, he could achieve the Great Dao. However, we had to be willing; otherwise, our essence would not be activated, and it would be of no use. He also claimed that if
we were willing, he could absolve the Prince of Qinyang of his post and restore him to the position of Crown Prince. My husband flatly refused,
and we were even more unwilling, which led to…"

Hearing this, Yang Guo and the others vaguely sensed that Empress Dowager Hu and Celestial Master Hu had planned this all along.

Yuan Mingming then asked, "Celestial Master Hu is a Celestial Master and the Empress Dowager's brother; he must wield immense power in the court. Dozens of virgins
should be easily within his grasp. Why must

the Princess and others offer themselves to achieve enlightenment?" Princess Dai sighed, "The essence cultivation techniques that my sisters, husbands, and I practice do not involve abstaining from desire to refine essence. Rather,
we do the opposite : we arouse desire to generate essence, and then, when passion is intense and essence is aroused, we refine it.
You should know how difficult this method is, Madam. Many of my sisters have lost control due to mistakes in their practice." As a result, their cultivation was ruined, and years of arduous practice were wasted in
an instant. When I was sixteen, I began cultivating with my husband, and by the time of my death, I had accumulated ten years of skill. Many of my sisters were in the same situation
. However, when we first began cultivating, there were as many as a hundred sisters, but by the time of my death, only twenty-six remained. The rest had all broken their cultivation and left the palace. My husband
and I treated them well and even helped them find suitable husbands.”

Everyone had never heard of such a thing. Even Zhao Ying and Zhao Hua, who came from the Hundred Flowers Palace, found it unbelievable, but they also felt that such a
method of refining essence was extremely difficult.

Yuan Mingming asked, “Does it require physical union?”

Princess Dai nodded and said, “Yes.”

Yuan Mingming thought to herself, once physical union is achieved, how can one be considered a virgin? But the man must not ejaculate, and the woman must not release her essence,
yet they must still passionate and aroused. This skill of self-control is not easy, no wonder so many people have broken their cultivation.

Yuan Mingming then asked, "What are the consequences if one accidentally breaks the cultivation technique?"

Princess Dai said sadly, "Once the cultivation technique is broken, one will suffer from uncontrollable ejaculation. If one cultivates for ten years and then breaks the technique,
one will age ten years immediately after the ejaculation and die ten years younger. I have seen many of my sisters suffer like this, and I am terrified. For a long time, I could not arouse any desire. It was only thanks to my husband's guidance that
I was able to resume practicing the technique."

Xiaolongnu and the other women thought to themselves, "It's better not to practice this technique. Isn't this just killing people? To become an immortal, one must first suffer this kind of
torment."

As expected, Yang Guo had the same thought. He said, "This method is so arduous, why don't the Crown Prince and Princess choose another method?
"

Princess Dai said, "What you say seems reasonable, but the alchemy practiced by Master Hu still requires the use of sexual energy,
which is not what my husband desires. We women cannot follow the example of Empress Dowager Hu, who kept hundreds of young male concubines.
Moreover, the art of alchemy is extremely dangerous. A single mistake in alchemy could lead to sudden death. Furthermore, the burden on the people and the expenditure of wealth are immeasurable. Given the status of the Crown Prince and
the wealth of Qinyang, it is still not suitable. Therefore, the method of refining essence is our only option."

Yang Guo and the others knew this was the truth and couldn't help but sigh.

Princess Dai continued, "Though we have cultivated our essence for many years, our accumulated power is still insufficient to achieve immortality. However, for Master Hu
, if we could provide him with the means to absorb his essence, the combined power of the twenty-odd of us would more than be enough to help him attain enlightenment. Therefore,
he has been scheming and coveting us for a long time. However, we resisted fiercely, and he harbored resentment. That's why, after killing us, he still suppressed our true
yin, intending revenge."

Yuan Mingming said to Yang Guo, "Young Master, I think that Prince Yuan Yao was trapped in Wangwu Mountain, cultivating for hundreds of years without
achieving immortality. The reason might be that he was worried about the fate of the princesses, whether they were killed or imprisoned, which caused him resentment
and prevented him from attaining enlightenment. Master Hu suppressed the true yin of the princesses with talismans. I believe this is a form of Yin magic, and there should be a way to
break it , but how..." "Now that this method is complete, I wonder where the true spirits of the Princess and the others will go?"

Yang Guo looked at Princess Dai and said, "Ming-mei's analysis makes a lot of sense. To break Master Hu's curse, we must first find that
talisman. I think we should be able to find it. Crown Prince Yuan-diao is hindered by his anger towards the Princesses, which prevents him from attaining enlightenment. If we
go to Wangwu again and tell him about this, we can resolve his inner conflict. However, if the Princess and the others do not have a good
outcome , Crown Prince Yuan-diao will still have regrets in his heart, which will still hinder his great cause of attaining enlightenment."

Princess Dai looked helplessly at Yang Guo and Yuan Mingming and wept, "Thank you, young master and madam, for thinking of my husband and me.
But if we break Master Hu's curse, our spirits will be scattered and we will be lost forever. But that is better than suffering endless hardships here."
All the concubines and servants lowered their heads and wept.

Xiaolongnu then interjected, "Guo'er, the Crown Princesses have cultivated here for hundreds of years and practiced
the art of refining essence for many years. Even if the curse of Master Hu is broken, it may not necessarily cause the Crown Princesses' souls to scatter."

Ancient etiquette emphasized not looking to the side, so when Princess Dai was conversing with Yang Guo and Yuan Mingming, she only saw the
two of them and did not pay attention to Xiaolongnu and the other women. Now, because Xiaolongnu spoke, Princess Dai's eyebrows relaxed slightly, and she looked directly
at Xiaolongnu. She was startled and bowed, saying, "Forgive my rudeness, Madam, your beauty is divine; I hope you will enlighten me."

Yang Guo smiled and said, "My wife, Long Shi, is my master. We are one. Since you have said this,
you must have a good plan."

Xiaolongnu smiled sweetly and said, "My Ancient Tomb Sect's inner cultivation method, starting with martial arts, ultimately aims at cultivating immortality and attaining the Dao .
Judging from the methods practiced by the Crown Princesses and Prince Yuan Yao, it is quite different from the methods practiced in the last few hundred years..." "They are different. Our sect
's cultivation method focuses on internal cultivation, while the Crown Princess's cultivation method seems to focus on external cultivation. If they can complement each other, I will teach them a separate mental
cultivation method, which, combined with the existing skills of each of you concubines ,
will not be difficult to resist Master Hu's curse, even if it is not a physical body, just considering the mental cultivation method. Even if becoming an immortal requires another opportunity, it should not be difficult."

Princess Dai and the other women were overjoyed and bowed to Xiaolongnu, saying in unison, "Thank you, Madam."

Xiaolongnu slightly curtsied in return and said, "Princess consorts, there is no need to be so polite. I am not
certain ."

Yang Guo slowly stood up and said, "Long'er's deduction is very correct. Before entering the palace, I had roughly observed the entire building
. The center of gravity of this palace should be on the main beam behind the main hall. This main beam is extremely sturdy, which is why it has supported the entire
palace for hundreds of years without shaking. There seems to be another secret room under the main hall, but I don't know where it is."

The women also stood up one after another. Princess Dai said in surprise, "Young Master is truly a genius. Below the main hall is my husband
's living quarters, which are also his study. This room is particularly filled with yang energy. Since we are of yin constitution,
we have not dared to enter since moving into the Prince's Mansion. We have no idea what the room is like."

Yang Guo nodded and said, "That talisman must be hidden in the main beam to suppress the true yin of the Crown Princesses. Prince Yuan Diao
's study may have other secrets. If Your Highness does not mind, I would like to go inside and explore. It might be helpful to the Crown Prince
."

Princess Dai said, "Several hundred years have passed. What is there to mind? We would be very sorry to trouble you, Young Master. We cannot
accompany you ."

Yang Guo said to Xiaolongnu, "Long'er, I will go and explore this Prince's Mansion and Prince Yuan Diao's study. I hope to
find something to help him. You stay here and teach the Crown Princesses the mental cultivation method. Mingmei and the other girls can also walk around the Prince's Mansion
, but don't go too far."

All the women responded in unison. Princess Dai bowed and said, "Thank you for your trouble, young master and madam."

Yang Guo, Yuan Mingming, and the other women left the inner room. As soon as they emerged, Azi let out a deep breath before exclaiming,
"Big brother, this was so much fun! That Prince Yuan Yao is a demon, his wife is a ghost, and we're half-immortals... hehe
..."

Everyone couldn't help but chuckle, yet they also found the whole affair extremely bizarre.

Yang Guo looked around, carefully observing the palace. During his conversation with Princess Dai, he had learned that their
era was already adept at Qimen Dunjia and talisman techniques, so as he observed the structure of the palace, he compared it with
the principles of , gradually forming a general understanding. The others didn't disturb him, also curiously looking around, even Azi
seemed engrossed in thought.

Yang Guo went around to the back of the hall and looked up along the main beam. Suddenly, he laughed and said, "The talisman is indeed hidden
here ."

The women all looked around, but saw nothing. They looked at Yang Guo with surprise. Yang Guo pointed to
the junction of the main beam and the crossbeam and said, "It's right there!" The women still couldn't see it. Yang Guo said, "Oh," and then said,
"Why don't you try using your invisibility spell?" The women activated their invisibility spells and looked up again
. Sure enough, they saw a yellowish talisman neatly pasted on the junction of the main beam and the crossbeam.

Zhao Ying asked curiously, "Young Master, what's going on? Why do we need invisibility to see this talisman
?"

Yang Guo laughed, "Master Hu is truly a genius. He applied the art of Qimen Dunjia to the talisman, which is why
it 's invisible. Our invisibility technique also has this function, so we can break this technique and
see the talisman."

The women all found it extremely interesting. A'Zi started jumping around again, laughing incessantly.

Yang Guo leaped up, carefully peeled off the talisman, and landed to examine it closely with the women. The talisman
was made of very rough yellow paper, with dark bloodstains and several mysterious characters drawn on it. It didn't seem particularly special
, yet it was able to suppress the true Yin energy of Princess Dai and twenty-six others, which was truly extraordinary. Yang Guo and the women were all full of admiration for Master Hu
's extraordinary talent.

Yuan Mingming sighed, "If this Master Hu had cultivated immortality through the righteous path, what would he have to worry about in achieving the Great Dao? But he was misled by unorthodox methods, and in the end, he perished in both body
and spirit. It's truly a pity."

The crowd also sighed for a while. Yang Guo then waved his hand and affixed the talisman back to the main beam. All the women
were startled and looked at Yang Guo, puzzled.

Yang Guo laughed, "Princess Dai and the others have been able to retain their true yin energy and stay in this palace for hundreds of years thanks to this talisman.
I wonder how effective the mental cultivation method that Long'er taught them is. If we accidentally destroy this talisman, and Princess Dai and the others'
souls are scattered, our sins will be immense."

The women all exclaimed, "Yes! We can't harm them."

Yang Guo found the passage leading to the underground study beside a dilapidated stone pillar and said to the women, "
Since Princess Dai said that Crown Prince Yuan Yao's study has an exceptionally strong yang energy, there might be something strange about it, and it might be unsuitable for women's health, so you
shouldn't go down. I'll go down and take a look. You all stay around the palace, don't go too far, and don't damage
anything in the palace. Princess Dai and the others might stay here for a while."

The women all nodded in agreement. A'Zi added with concern, "Big brother, be careful, we will be very careful too
."

Yang Guo nodded and said, "I will." With that, he stepped down the stone steps.

The stone steps were short, but after a turn, there was another, longer set of steps, but this one was pitch black. Yang
Guo steadied himself, allowing his vision to adjust to the darkness. He noticed lampposts on either side of the steps, but they were all decayed. He picked up
a relatively intact wooden post and quickly cut it into a thin stick. Holding the stick in one hand
, he gently tapped the end with the other, and the stick ignited, instantly illuminating the ground. He
continued , soon reaching the end, where a stone door stood. Before the door lay several skeletons,
with rusted weapons scattered around, indicating a fierce battle had taken place there. Yang Guo bowed to the skeletons
, then with a flick of his sleeve, moved them to the wall, carefully examining the stone door.

The stone door was about ten feet high and five feet wide. Yang Guo couldn't identify what kind of stone it was made of. The stone patterns on the surface
resembled landscapes, naturally formed and very beautiful. There was only a thin gap between it and the adjacent stone wall. It seemed that the
stone door couldn't be moved left or right, but rather had to be pushed. So he raised a wooden stick in his right hand and gently pushed the stone door with his left hand
, but it didn't budge. He then gradually increased the force, and the stone door began to show signs of shaking. If he continued to increase the force, the stone door could
of course be pushed open. But he thought that this secret room was Yuan Diao's living room, and it must be the place he entered and exited every day. If
it was so troublesome every time he entered and exited, it didn't make sense. So he stopped and examined the structure of the stone door more closely. Sure enough, there was a small hole on the right side
of the middle , as if it was for inserting a key. He carefully examined the surroundings and the ground,
but found nothing of the sort. Now that he understood how the stone door opened, he wasn't in a hurry to find the key. He placed his left palm on
the small opening, silently channeled his inner energy, and slowly moved his palm upwards. Sure enough, he heard a click from behind the door,
the sound of the latch being removed. He was delighted and gently released his inner energy inwards. The stone door slowly opened with a piercing screeching sound, opening
about half a foot wide. He then slipped sideways into the inner room, only to be met with a blast of hot air. Somewhat puzzled, he
stuck the wooden stick in the crack in the wall and began to observe the room.

The study was extremely large, about ten zhang square and over two zhang high. There were cabinets along the walls, and in the center of the room was a
square stone pillar. Yang Guo knew that this pillar was actually the main beam of the Prince's mansion,
decorated .

Yang Guo saw a bed, tables, chairs, and several other items in the room. Although the room was simple, the furnishings were abundant
and in pristine condition, except for a thin layer of dust on each item. Yang Guo was greatly
surprised. Upon closer inspection of the items on the tables and cabinets, he couldn't help but laugh. These items were mostly
ceramic , painted with colorful designs. The details were vividly portrayed, depicting the expressions of men and women in ecstasy and pleasure. These ceramic molds
varied in size and pose, leaving Yang Guo in awe. Although his two wives, Zhao Ying and Zhao Hua, came from the Hundred Flowers Palace
and had tried their best to please him using various secret techniques since their marriage, none of them were
as exquisite or alluring as the ceramic molds displayed here. Yang Guo thought to himself, "Yuan Yao must be doing this to cultivate that Essence Refining Technique."
To maintain his passion and desire, he had collected so many clay models of sexual intercourse to stimulate his lust. Practicing this technique must have been incredibly arduous
.

He strolled to the desk beside the bed and saw a row of bamboo slips scattered on it, along with many
thick of books. Yang Guo's heart stirred. He gently pressed the wooden chair beside the desk, and the chair silently
collapsed to the ground. He was slightly startled. This study was indeed exceptionally yang in energy, not only extremely dry but also with a magnetic force flowing
beneath , especially strong near the desk, threatening to draw out his internal energy. Suddenly, an idea struck him. He
gently moved to the spot with the strongest magnetic force, slowly sat down cross-legged, and silently circulated his inner energy,
aligning himself . In an instant, he felt a unity of heaven and man, of the universe as one, experiencing an indescribable comfort and joy—a
joy unprecedented in history. Yang Guo was startled and quickly composed himself, suppressing his joy. He combined the mental techniques of
the Nine Yin Manual with the magnetic force and the abundant Yang energy. Three dazzling energy flowers bloomed atop the top of his head,
then vanished within the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. In their place rose five faint pillars of energy, moving in
five colors sometimes still, sometimes tangible, before suddenly bursting into a burst of light and disappearing
without a trace. Yang Guo opened his eyes at this moment, his gaze flashing with a sharp light, before slowly returning to normal. He
pondered the scene for a moment and couldn't help but smile slightly. If it weren't for his love for his wives, he would probably have already ascended
to heaven. His heart was filled with peace and tranquility, and boundless joy. He felt that between heaven and earth, one should be at peace with oneself, and whether one is willing to part or not
, it is all up to fate.

He stood up and glanced at the bamboo slips spread out on the table. Although there was dust on them, the writing was still faintly visible: "...
to nurture the Six Jia, the Six Jia, messengers of Heaven, who command wind and lightning, and divination of ghosts and gods..." Yang Guo thought to himself, "So Yuan Diao, although he cultivated
the art of refinement, also dabbled in talismans and divination. These other books must be classics on numerology and martial arts.
No wonder his martial arts are so high, and he also has the art of invisibility. But obviously, he hasn't mastered it and still needs to rely on external tools."

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