Chen Tianwen stared at the girl in front of him. She was the first female Grand Luo Golden Immortal he had encountered since ascending to the Xuanxian Realm.

Although Chen Tianwen did not have the seal on the girl, he was familiar with the sect symbol on her chest.

Before entering the secret realm, Yun Feichen specifically instructed that those with the mountain and water pattern painted on their chests were disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect from the Red Cloud Domain.

However, the "mountain and flowing water" pattern on the girl's chest was slightly different from what Chen Tianwen had seen outside the secret realm, so Chen Tianwen was not sure whether this girl was a disciple of the Xianlan Sect.

"Hmph! I thought you were a good person, but it turns out you're a big lecher!"

The girl got a little angry at Chen Tianwen's gaze, stomped her feet and cursed at him.

Chen Tianwen was also embarrassed. There was no reason to stare at someone's chest as soon as you meet them, but it was too late for Chen Tianwen to explain.

"Celestial Technique: Five Phoenixes Paying Homage to the Origin!"

The girl had already gathered her magic and was attacking Chen Tianwen.

Chen Tianwen knew he was in the wrong, so he didn't fight back, because he sensed that although the girl had used magic to condense five phoenixes, it was obvious that she hadn't used her full strength.

Chen Tianwen did not dodge, letting the five phoenixes bombard him.

"Hmph, you do have some skill. Hey, you little pervert, why don't you dodge? Are you looking down on me?"

Seeing that Chen Tianwen neither dodged nor evaded, the girl did not attack again. Instead, she put her hands behind her back and tilted her head to look at Chen Tianwen.

If it weren't for the aura emanating from the girl and the immortal technique she had just used, Chen Tianwen would never have believed that this girl was a powerful Grand Luo Golden Immortal.

Because the girl's tone of voice was just... well, cute!

"I'm sorry, I just noticed the 'mountains and rivers' pattern on your chest, which is different from theirs, and I was momentarily distracted."

Seeing that the girl had stopped attacking, Chen Tianwen pointed to her not-so-full breasts and began to explain.

"Hmph, no need to explain, it will only make things worse!"

The girl clearly wasn't buying it and huffed at Chen Tianwen.

Chen Tianwen scratched his head awkwardly, unsure how to explain. Unexpectedly, the girl didn't pursue the matter further. Instead, she came up to Chen Tianwen and said playfully:

"Hey, my name is Qin Zhiruo, what's your name?"

Chen Tianwen was a little slow to catch up with Qin Zhiruo's somewhat disjointed train of thought, and subconsciously blurted out:

"My name is Chen Tianwen."

"Hmph, that doesn't sound good. I'll just call you Little Pervert."

Chen Tianwen looked at Qin Zhiruo speechlessly, knowing he was in the wrong, and didn't refute her. Instead, he bowed to her and said:

"Miss Qin, it was all a misunderstanding just now. If you have no further advice, then I will take my leave!"

After Chen Tianwen finished speaking, he turned to leave, but Qin Zhiruo blocked his way, looking at him with ill intent and saying:

"You think you can just run away after taking advantage? Not so easy!"

Chen Tianwen was also slightly angry. He had only glanced at the mountains and flowing water a few times; how could that be considered gaining an advantage? So Chen Tianwen said in a somewhat unfriendly tone:

"So, what are Miss Qin's plans?"

Qin Zhiruo smiled and said to Chen Tianwen:

"Oh dear, why are you so fierce? I only came out to meet you because I think you have a good heart."

Chen Tianwen said coldly:

"Miss Qin, you flatter me!"

Qin Zhiruo, however, did not take it to heart and continued:

"Since we're going to explore the secret realm anyway, why don't we go together? You're so kind-hearted, you wouldn't bear to see a weak woman like me adventuring alone in the secret realm, would you?"

Chen Tianwen was speechless. Qin Zhiruo called him a little lecher one minute and said he was kind-hearted the next. Besides, you are a Great Luo Golden Immortal, not a weak woman.

Moreover, Chen Tianwen also needed to find a way to weaken the Blackwater Sect's strength, and being with Qin Zhiruo would be quite inconvenient. Although having a beautiful young woman by his side was certainly pleasing to the eye, Chen Tianwen still declined.

“Miss Qin, I am used to traveling alone. You should find someone else to travel with you.”

Qin Zhiruo was not angry at Chen Tianwen's rejection; instead, she smiled and said to him:

"Let me tell you, I'm the young lady of the Immortal Mist Sect, and I'm at the mid-stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. You won't be at a disadvantage if I'm with you!"

Chen Tianwen was surprised by Qin Zhiruo's identity. He didn't expect that this beautiful girl was the young lady of the Xianlan Sect. If she was with him and the people of the Blackwater Sect saw her, wouldn't they naturally think that the Xianlan Sect had also joined his side?

Although it had a hint of taking advantage of Qin Zhiruo, it was Qin Zhiruo's own suggestion, so Chen Tianwen didn't feel guilty and nodded in agreement.

So Chen Tianwen and Qin Zhiruo left the small town together and flew to the next city.

“Miss Qin, you said you only have the cultivation of the mid-stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal, so how were you able to appear beside me silently just now? Not to boast, but even a strong person in the late stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal cannot escape my senses.”

As Chen Tianwen flew, he asked Qin Zhiruo beside him.

Qin Zhiruo fiddled with her ponytail and said to Chen Tianwen:

"You're so arrogant. You only have the strength of a Golden Immortal at the peak of his cultivation, yet you dare to say that even a late-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal can't escape your senses."

Chen Tianwen said awkwardly:

"Um, I, I'm a bit special."

Unexpectedly, Qin Zhiruo pouted and said in the same tone:

"Um, can't I be a little different too?"

Chen Tianwen was speechless after Qin Zhiruo's words. Since meeting Qin Zhiruo, Chen Tianwen had never won a verbal battle. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "This little girl is really quick-witted!"

Seeing Chen Tianwen staring awkwardly ahead, unable to speak, Qin Zhiruo chuckled and said:

"I'm not teasing you anymore. I'll tell you a secret: I've actually grasped some spatial power, you know. Pretty impressive, right?"

Chen Tianwen nodded. This explained why Qin Zhiruo was able to approach him silently without being noticed, and also explained why Qin Zhiruo was able to cultivate to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm at such a young age.

Seeing that Chen Tianwen still didn't speak, Qin Zhiruo gave a soft snort and said:

"Hmph, fine, don't talk then. I don't want to talk to you anyway."

Chen Tianwen smiled. Qin Zhiruo was both infuriating and endearing. He ignored her and continued flying.

Qin Zhiruo only endured it for a while before starting to chatter incessantly in Chen Tianwen's ear again.

Chen Tianwen occasionally responded with a few words, but this did not affect Qin Zhiruo's mood at all.

The two flew on and on until they finally arrived at the next city!

Chen Tianwen and Qin Zhiruo landed on the ground. Chen Tianwen looked at the city in front of him, which was much larger than the one they had just seen.

Moreover, Chen Tianwen also sensed fluctuations of immortal spiritual energy within the city!