Chapter 12: A Beauty Comes in the Rain on a Desolate Mountain (Please Follow)

The Southern Continent is the territory of the Human Race, but not exclusively inhabited by humans.

In the northeast lies Chaoyang Valley, which was once the stronghold of the North Sea Water Clan in the Ancient Era.

With the rise of the Human Race, the other intelligent races that originally lived in the Southern Continent had no choice but to retreat.

Over the long years, the North Sea Water Clan has gradually withdrawn to the seas, but many races living on land had nowhere to retreat and still quietly thrive in secluded places unreachable by ordinary humans.

Qingqiu Mountain is such a place.

It is located north of Chaoyang Valley, with crisscrossing mountains that eventually loop into a ring, forming a vast basin stretching over millions of miles.

The region experiences perpetual spring, is rich in resources, and produces spiritual ores like Qingjin Stone and Red Sunstone.

Ruling over these forests is the Nine-tailed Fox clan.

This clan possesses extraordinary talents, almost to the point where they could match top-tier Profound Immortals upon reaching adulthood.

Hence, the Nine-tailed Fox clan holds a high status in Qingqiu Mountain and is considered by the residents as a symbol of good fortune.

After arriving at Qingqiu Mountain on the Curved Realm Ark, a group of Jie Sect Immortals then set off in pairs or groups.

Lv Yue left particularly quickly, almost as soon as the realm had merged with Heaven and Earth, he rode a streak of green clouds in a rush.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to drop a harsh statement: "Today, I'm in a hurry to go to the Northern Continent to gather spiritual medicine, so I'll spare you for now. But when I return, I will make you regret your actions!"

"Don't be in such a hurry, Teacher Uncle!"

Yu Yuan called out to the sky: "I want to visit the Northern Continent too, let's continue together..."

Before he could finish his sentence, the green cloud in the sky suddenly sped up significantly, disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye.

"Sigh—"

Yu Yuan shook his head and sighed, "Teacher Uncle Lv Yue is really impatient, I originally wanted to catch a free ride on a favorable cloud."

The remaining Jie Sect Immortals exchanged glances, their expressions quite vivid.

Anyone with clear eyes could see that Lv Yue was merely putting up a brave front—bluffing, but Yu Yuan was too shrewd and relentless, relying on the fact that Lv Yue dared not do anything to him, persistently hounding and provoking him from time to time.

The Immortals all felt a bit relieved that they hadn't offended Yu Yuan; otherwise, they would probably be just as embarrassed as Lv Yue.

They also fully understood Lv Yue's repeated evasions.

After all, Yu Yuan had single-handedly reverted Zhou Xin and Li Qi, both of whom were top-tier Heavenly Immortals, back to their original forms, clearly demonstrating that besides having a powerful master, his own strength was not to be underestimated!

If it were they who faced Yu Yuan, they probably wouldn't even dare to utter harsh words.

However, understanding aside, mockery was still in order.

One could imagine, once these Jie Sect Immortals returned to Golden Turtle Island, they would certainly stir things up with what they had heard and seen, perhaps even embellishing the stories with their own additions.

After all, Lv Yue, who had been practicing the Plague Technique for many years in the Jie Sect, had not shied away from bullying, murdering, and stealing treasures, and had never been well-regarded among the second-generation disciples; there was no shortage of those who would take pleasure in his misfortune.

"Teacher Nephew, what brings you to Qingqiu Mountain? Why don't we travel together?"

"Indeed. It is said that the Qingqiu Nine-tailed Fox clan has certain tricks, especially the Qingqiu sovereign, who might have the potential to achieve Daluo. It would be improper for the Teacher Nephew to travel alone; it would be better to join us..."

Several "kind-hearted" Teacher Uncles, still not giving up, proposed to accompany him, patting their chests and claiming they had traveled the Primordial wilderness many times. Wherever Yu Yuan wanted to go, they could arrange everything smoothly.

As for their offers, Yu Yuan merely looked at them noncommittally. Then, under his calm gaze, the Immortals retreated one by one, leaving in disgruntlement, muttering that the Teacher Nephew indeed did not know what was good for him.

Yu Yuan could see their resentment and jealousy towards him but did not take it to heart.

To him, these "kind-hearted Teacher Uncles" were not even worth as much as a single hair.

Since they were insignificant, there was no need to care.

As the Immortals departed, Yu Yuan also strolled away.

This was not his first visit to Qingqiu Mountain.

Initially, he had come for the widely-known Qingqiu Nine-tailed Foxes.

At that time, he had just figured out the characteristics of the Reverse Action skill and wanted to find the Fox Spirit that was rumored to be most adept at the Gathering and Replenishing Skill.

But when he got here, he discovered that the Nine-tailed Foxes of Qingqiu Mountain were not like the Fox Spirits he had imagined.

Although the clan was indeed extremely beautiful regardless of gender, they were not as lascivious as he had imagined, constantly preoccupied with matters of Yin and Yang for revitalization.

In fact, the Nine-tailed Fox clan does possess the innate divine ability for Yin and Yang Dual Cultivation, but this clan, by nature, is loyal and resolute. Once they recognize a Dual Cultivation Partner, they will not seek a new one, even if their partner meets an untimely end.

Moreover, their family concept is very strong with strict rules, and they are incredibly united.

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Typically, family members spanning several generations live together, with some households even hosting hundreds of inhabitants.

This is a clan where the entire lineage engages in cultivation!

Powerful and united.

It is precisely because of this that the Nine-tailed Fox is treated as an auspicious and revered being in Qingqiu Mountain.

Yu Yuan chose not to ride the clouds, but to stroll through the dense mountain forests instead.

Walking alone was inevitably lonely.

However, he could sense that there were many exotic beasts and spiritual birds lurking in the woods, often observing him with curious eyes.

Some fierce beasts and evil birds also spied from the shadows.

Consequently, he was in no hurry to leave.

As he wandered, time passed; the sun gradually set, and the woods darkened.

The forest under the cover of night began to feel eerie and grim.

The air was filled with a strange scent.

At the same time, the smell of blood grew increasingly intense!

A massive object in the woods was slowly creeping with movements difficult for the naked eye to perceive.

A small creature, resembling a wild dog, stumbled upon this area and was so startled by the strong scent of blood that it whimpered and scurried away with its tail between its legs.

The shadow in the woods also came to a halt.

Yu Yuan shook his head, figuring the fish was probably about to slip the hook.

In the sky, a mass of dark clouds had unknowingly gathered.

Following several muted rumbles of thunder, a fine drizzle began to fall.

Seeing that the rain showed signs of getting heavier, he simply found a clearing and set up a Treasure Hall.

Even when away from home, one must live with a bit of luxury.

Taking a bath every night was an essential leisure activity for him.

He filled the pool with water from the Spiritual Spring, then tossed in handfuls of highly toxic herbs, followed by summoning the Earthly Evil Fire to heat the water in the pool.

After a short while, large bubbles began to "gurgle" and "pop" on the surface.

The originally clear and translucent water of the Spiritual Spring gradually turned into a dark green color.

Feeling that the water was just about the right temperature, Yu Yuan stripped off his clothes and dove into the pool.

The toxic gases and liquids continuously eroded his internal organs, muscles and bones, flesh and blood, Divine Soul, Purple Mansion, Dantian… but they also brought about constant improvements in all aspects for him.

After swimming around for a while, Yu Yuan lay back in the medicinal liquid, his brow slightly furrowed, then relaxed again.

With a thought, he took out a green-skinned gourd and sucked all the dark green medicinal liquid into it, leaving the Chi Yang jade-carved swimming pool clean as before, without a trace of residue.

Then he brought out a jar filled with water from the Spiritual Spring to refill the pool.

Heated by the Earthly Evil Fire, the pool became steaming hot once again.

"Creak—"

The door of the hall softly opened, and a graceful figure floated in.

The visitor was tall with her shiny black hair coiled into a bun. Her face was covered with a red veil, and she was dressed in an elaborate attire.

Her top was carefully tailored from bright red silk, with wide lapels that rose up and unfurled like lily petals, embroidered with openwork patterns resembling clouds; the snow-white skin of her chest was faintly visible through it.

Below, she wore a stunning red skirt with a long train that draped onto the velvet carpet by the edge of the pool, elegantly curved in shape.

"You've come quite quickly."

Yu Yuan patted the crystal clear pool water and said nonchalantly, "Would you like to come down for a swim?"

The visitor smiled charmingly, with a pair of jade earrings hanging beside her ears, swinging gently, casting a pair of emerald ripples on her snow-white cheeks, making her smooth as jade melon-seed face all the more captivating.

She parted her red lips, her voice as enchanting as the sound of nature.

"Since the young master has invited me, how could I possibly decline?"

Saying that, she stepped gracefully, slowly entering the pool, and her clothing consequently began to slide off…

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