Looking at the two women in the courtyard, each busy with their own things, one ethereal and the other demonic, yet strangely coexisting in this small world, Zhang Shaozhong felt an inexplicable sense of peace.

This is his home, his home.

During a break from cultivation, Zhang Shaozhong didn't forget his business. He used the black phone to contact the official contact (a new person in charge surnamed Wang had taken over; Su Lan's sacrifice had made the authorities value their cooperation even more), and handed over some unused Japanese magical artifacts, pills, and some low-level cultivation technique replicas in exchange for some unique Chinese medicinal herb seeds, rare ores, and... a large sum of money.

After all, making a living requires a financial foundation!

The person in charge, Wang, was extremely shocked by the "results" of Zhang Shaozhong and his team's trip to Japan, but wisely refrained from asking further questions. He simply completed the exchange efficiently and reiterated the official goodwill and willingness to cooperate.

The days passed by in this fulfilling rhythm.

Zhang Shaozhong's cultivation level steadily improved, and his control over the Chaos Golden Core became increasingly proficient.

Ling Qingxue's aura became increasingly harmonious and profound, seemingly just one step away from reaching the Nascent Soul stage.

Ye Meier has also completely stabilized her Demon Core stage realm, making her methods even more unpredictable and bizarre.

With the blessing of the Thor statue and abundant spirit stone resources, the spirit-gathering array in the courtyard became increasingly effective, with its spiritual energy concentration almost comparable to some small blessed lands.

Everything seems to be moving in a positive direction.

However, Zhang Shaozhong knew in his heart that the calm was only temporary.

Having suffered such a great loss, the Japanese will certainly not let this go unpunished.

The true form of that Yamata no Yagami is still hiding somewhere.

There are also clues about the Blood Demon Ancestor... The waters of this world run far deeper than we imagine.

But at this moment, as he held the warm and smooth "Ice Heart Jade" in his hand and looked at the two women, one immortal and one demon, who were "amicably negotiating" over the ownership of a spiritual herb in the courtyard, a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.