Ye Xiruo had no choice but to send the Bloodthirsty Demon Vine into her space. She rested her head on the panda's round belly, crossed her legs, half-closed her eyes, and looked quite content.

Xiu Qiyu sat on a patch of grass, looking at Ye Xiruo with a doting expression: "It is truly my regret that I could not attend your apprenticeship ceremony."

"There's nothing to regret. A bunch of old men came to give gifts. The Medicine King's Greenery and the Saintess's Divine Lotus are the most precious. The rest have been put into the warehouse."

Ye Xiruo felt a dark shadow appear before her eyes, blocking the sun from overhead. She felt a chill on her neck, as if something mysterious was hanging around it.

Looking down, I saw a piece of ice-blue jade with unfamiliar patterns carved on the front. These patterns seemed to form a powerful array, and the words "Seven Treasures" were carved on the back.

"This is something my mother left me, hoping it will keep you safe."

"Thank you, Brother Xiu Qi." Brother Xiu Qi actually gave her such a precious gift. She had never heard of Brother Xiu Qi's parents; they seemed to be orphans. But now it seemed that wasn't the case. There must be some hidden story. It was better for her not to ask.

"I haven't seen her for many years. She was an extremely beautiful woman, gentle in nature, and devoted to her husband. Unfortunately, she entrusted herself to the wrong person, and her deep affection was ultimately betrayed. I wonder how she is now?" He could never forget that extremely beautiful yet always sorrowful face, and that mournful voice.

Ye Xi realized that Xiu Qi's biological father was a scumbag who had betrayed his mother and apparently even exiled his own son. Xiu Qi was indeed born to shoulder great responsibilities; what a tortuous and bizarre background and tragic fate!

"Since you're so worried, why don't you go back and bring your mother out?"

"Perhaps she can't let go of it in her heart." Who can truly understand the word "love"?

"I will stay with you until you no longer need me."

"I'm waiting for you."

Ye Xiruo blushed. Having lived two lives, she was much older than Xiu Qiyu, but with this youthful appearance, it was truly embarrassing.

Ye Xiruo pulled out several jars of spirit wine from her ring, opened the lids, and handed them to Xiu Qiyu: "Brother Xiu Qi, have a taste."

They brought out a jade table and two jade bowls, and Ye Xiruo and Xiu Qiyu leisurely began to drink. To avoid trouble, Xiu Qiyu used a trick to make sure the king's disciples couldn't see him and Ye Xiruo.

The disciples who had rushed over drawn by the aroma of the wine paced back and forth, their faces full of confusion. They kept sniffing the intoxicating scent of the wine in the air, but found nothing. They could only sigh and mutter to themselves, "Could it be that it's already finished? To miss such fine wine is truly a great regret in life."

Ye Xiruo covered her mouth and chuckled, "Aren't we going a bit too far?"

"Do you want to be the center of attention?"

Thinking of the sea of ​​people in the square yesterday, Ye Xiruo's brows furrowed deeply. Brother Xiu Qi was indeed a living monster.

"Don't be angry, everything will be fine once we leave here."

Are you sure it will be okay?

"I'm not sure, I'll wait for Xiao Yezi's disguise pill."

Ye Xiruo slapped her thigh; "That's it, how come I didn't think of that?"

"It's a pity that the Disguise Pill is a fifth-grade pill, and I'm only a third-grade one now. I've heard that the more I cultivate, the more difficult it becomes."

"It's alright, I'll just wait for you anyway."

"Hehe." Ye Xiru chuckled foolishly. Brother Xiu Qi was exactly the same as before, and she finally felt relieved. She accidentally got into a good mood, and then drank too much, and then fell asleep lying down. How pathetic.

When Ye Xiruo rubbed her head and opened her eyes again, the dazzling sunlight outside the window was blocked by the thick curtains, leaving only a soft light in the room.

"Miss, you're finally awake." The voice sounded familiar—wasn't it Mingxi? Ye Xiruo thought she was hallucinating.

"Mingxi, what are you doing here?"

"I begged the Palace Master to bring me here. Miss has been gone for more than twenty days, and I was worried that she wouldn't be able to take good care of herself."

"You're so thoughtful. What time is it now?"

“Miss has been asleep for a day and a night. Senior Xiu brought you back yesterday.”

"Oh, I was drunk, I slept for so long."

"The Palace Master came to see you personally, and left after confirming that there was nothing else."

"Master." Oh dear, I've embarrassed myself again. What happened to my promise to cultivate properly? I actually went out and fooled around with other people. How embarrassing!

"Miss, are you hungry? I've cooked some longan and lotus seed porridge for you, I'll bring it over right away."

"Okay, thank you for your help."

Ye Xiruo quickly took a bath, got dressed, and drank some hot porridge. Sure enough, his empty stomach felt much better.

"Mingxi, your cooking skills are getting better and better."

"If you like it, Miss, I'll make it for you every day."

Ye Xiruo drank two bowls of hot porridge, took a passion fruit, and went out.

As soon as I stepped out of the temple, I saw my senior brother hanging on the big tree in front of my door.

"Senior Brother, the pose you struck is indeed quite unique."

"Little Leaf." Zishu spat out the foxtail grass in his mouth and flew down from the book: "Are you feeling unwell?"

"Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother. I am not feeling unwell."

"That's good. Something terrible has happened. My master sent me to get you."

"Something big has happened? How big?"

"Let's talk as we walk." It turns out that the once-every-sixty-years Heavenly Ranking Battle is about to begin, and all cultivators under the age of two hundred can participate.

The Heavenly Ranking is a matter of utmost importance, with exactly one hundred spots reserved for its members. Those who earn a place on this list are all exceptionally brilliant and unparalleled geniuses. The Heavenly Ranking stands at the very center of the continent, its origins unknown, seemingly connected to the destiny of all races. Every sixty years, the Heavenly Ranking emerges, attracting geniuses from all races to vie for its fortune, a fierce competition to advance further.

"Besides the age limit, is there nothing else on the Heavenly Ranking?"

"Only those with Nascent Soul cultivation are qualified to enter. Those who do not meet the qualifications and insist on entering will be reduced to ashes."

Ye Xiruo's heart tightened: "Oh no, are Senior Brother and Brother Xiu Qi planning to go?"

"I want to give it a shot and see how I compare to others," Zishu said with great ambition, unwilling to give up this opportunity.

“But you and Brother Xiuqi have only been cultivating for a short time. Although you are both Nascent Soul cultivators, you are still cannon fodder at the very bottom. How can you compete with those old monsters who have cultivated for hundreds of years?”

"The Heavenly Ranking is only opened once every sixty years. Those who can make Liu Ming's name will receive tremendous benefits. If you miss this opportunity, you may regret it in the future."

Before they knew it, the two had arrived at Jing Li's door. Who else could it be but Xiu Qi Yu, the familiar figure in white at the door?