Ye Xiruo continued her cultivation without distraction. Perhaps because she had heard the legend of the Emperor Beast today and deeply felt the heavy pressure coming from the depths of the back mountain, her cultivation speed had increased even more. By dawn, she had already broken through eighteen major acupoints.

Standing up, brushing off non-existent dust from her body, Ye Xiruo looked up at the sky, as if she could truly see the sky outside through the space.

At that moment, she felt as if a shackle in her mind had suddenly been released, and she felt an indescribable sense of relief. To reach the top, one must possess immense strength.

"System, what level is the 'Myriad Wood Technique'?"

"Insufficient permissions to answer."

Ye Xiruo vanished from the space in a flash. Aside from the slightly denser spiritual energy, everything else in that barren space was unknown. The unknown meant taboo, and she simply needed to avoid it.

Ye Xiruo sat quietly on the rooftop. The chilly morning wind gently blew across her pale, beautiful face. Her dark eyes looked eastward, with a hint of expectation in them.

In the morning breeze, I await that wisp of primordial energy.

Her eyes held expectation and determination, as if she had done it countless times. Her gaze was indescribably steady, and her movements were ordinary yet full of charm.

No one knows how much this teenage girl's heart changed yesterday; just as no one can see her future.

"Interesting, really interesting." In the void, a white figure stood in mid-air, his right hand constantly stroking the dark blue ring on his left hand, a meaningful smile on his handsome face.

Fortunately, the junior brothers and sisters of Luoxia Valley did not witness this scene, otherwise they would have been unable to resist committing suicide. Their perfect senior brother, who was rising to prominence, was like a voyeur, observing a half-grown child's cultivation.

Their eldest brother was almost demonic in his mind, often able to see through other people's techniques at a glance, and then use what he learned on the spot to strike the opponent so hard they wanted to vomit blood, but were helpless against it.

Although the senior brother's sect is only a Yellow-level power, no one doubts that his name will one day resound throughout the entire continent.

He was a man who instilled despair in even the most talented. No one knew the eldest disciple's origins, nor did anyone know his exact strength.

In fact, Xiu Qiyu himself did not know why he had returned here again.

If those few cakes were an accident, then the fact that I unintentionally dropped that jade ruyi clasp was also an accident.

So, he must have come yesterday, taken what he wanted, and left, instead of observing in the dark. Deep down, there seems to be a sliver of expectation; is he hoping to reunite with that woman?

Seeing her scrunched-up face in the moonlight, his calm heart was stirred. The best course of action at that moment was to kill her and erase this feeling forever.

But he hesitated. The child had done nothing wrong. She had just begun her cultivation, and a new world had just opened up before her. Should he kill this hope?

He seemed to sense the aura of a grandmaster from this girl.

This must be related to that mysterious space. Even with his vast knowledge, he couldn't discern the cultivation method the girl practiced, only that it was quite extraordinary. Of course, the girl's aptitude was also exceptional; her spiritual root was conservatively estimated to be top-grade. If she could start cultivating from a young age, the continent would have one more top genius.

Ten minutes later, Ye Xiruo slowly finished her work. She felt that the nineteen acupoints on her head would soon be opened, and she couldn't help but grin.

The rising sun shone on her face, giving her an air of sacredness.

Ye Xiruo jumped off the roof and started cooking. She had brought back a lot of pork ribs yesterday. She would use some to make soup and some to make braised pork ribs. In the big pot, she planned to use the last bit of rice to steam rice. She was tired of drinking mixed grain porridge every day.

Chop the pork ribs into small pieces, add water, and bring to a boil. Skim off the foam, then simmer over low heat. After half an hour, add chopped green onions, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, salt, and other seasonings. Then, slice a plate of radish and add it in. Unfortunately, I didn't have winter melon, so I used radish instead.

If you're planning to make a stir-fried pork liver dish and a cold vegetable salad, then you can make a stir-fried pork liver dish.

Hmm, looking at the sumptuous breakfast on the table, Ye Xiruo's pale face broke into a smile as she prepared to eat.

Cultivation is good, but enjoying delicious food is even better, especially for Ye Xiruo, a foodie.

"Young friend, would you do me the honor of sharing breakfast with me?"

Where did that magnificent, deep voice come from? Ye Xiruo helplessly put down a piece of rib and looked up, somewhat puzzled.

He wore an ordinary white long gown, and his face was as plain as could be, but there was something indescribable about him.

"Who are you? What do you want?" Ye Xiruo stood up. This person had appeared suddenly, which meant he was a cultivator.

"I meant no harm, I was just passing by and happened to be hungry, so I thought I'd come and get something to eat."

"Are you hungry? Don't you cultivators not need to eat?" Ye Xiruo looked at Xiu Qiyu innocently.

Xiu Qiyu remained unmoved: "Miss, you're joking. I'm far from being able to abstain from grains."

Ye Xiruo reached out her hand: "Take the money."

Xiu Qiyu was utterly speechless. Interesting. This was definitely the only person in all these years who dared to ask him for money so brazenly.

Xiu Qiyu reached into her pocket, pretending to take out money, but actually took out a mid-grade spirit stone from her spatial ring.

There was no other way; this was the lowest-grade and worst spirit stone in his ring. As for mundane items like silver and gold, he had none.

"You think you can fool me with this piece of junk?" Ye Xiruo slammed her fist on the table in anger.

Xiu Qiyu had already sat down. Ye Xiru snorted and went to the kitchen to get a set of bowls and chopsticks that she didn't use often.

"These are spirit stones, which are helpful for cultivation." He didn't need to say anything more; with her comprehension, she would naturally understand.

When Ye Xiruo heard that this thing was actually a legendary spirit stone, her eyebrows curved into a smile, and a smile appeared on her pale face.

Turns out I've run into a tycoon! This one meal actually earned me a spirit stone. Looks like I'm really lucky!

Xiu Qiyu picked up a piece of braised pork ribs and ate it slowly. Although her face was extremely ordinary, her eating posture was perfect, and Ye Xiruo was ashamed of herself for not being able to do it.

Most of the meal ended up in Xiu Qiyu's stomach. Of course, Ye Xiruo also ate until her belly was round and full.

After finishing her meal, Ye Xiruo cleaned up her things, brewed a pot of black tea, poured herself a cup, and handed a bowl to Xiu Qiyu.

"How did you know I was a cultivator?" Was it a coincidence or inevitable?

"The food you made is delicious." Xiu Qiyu sipped her tea slowly, dressed in white, exuding an indescribable air of otherworldly elegance.

"Thank you for the compliment. You're very lucky to have meat to eat." She planned to make the rest of the meat into braised pork. She hadn't had it in a long time, and she really missed the taste.

"Power!" Xiu Qiyu said this one word and then quickly left.