"So...she really is that 'perverted patriarch'?"

Seeing that the rest of their bodies were unharmed, but their mouths were burned black and they couldn't make a sound, the two of them wanted to laugh, but a chill ran down their spines.

Thankfully, thankfully they weren't the type to have a sharp tongue.

Otherwise, let alone receiving guidance from seniors, they would probably end up in a similar situation to these two.

"If that senior just now was really the one in the rumors... then this is probably far from the rumors."

Therefore, rumors are not credible, as they are very likely false.

Although they haven't had a chance to put into practice the cultivation of mindset as described, their minds have indeed been opened up considerably after this incident.

At least they won't blindly follow others anymore, nor will they pay excessive attention to things unrelated to cultivation, since the senior said that the two of them are quite good.

More importantly, the two decided to stop associating with the sarcastic duo and continue their team training.

Perhaps in the world of cultivation, might makes right, but the cycle of cause and effect doesn't seem to be based on might.

...

Zhenru was unaware that she had awakened two people in this way, thus sowing a seed of karma.

The reason she left so quickly wasn't to appear profound, but to shake off the pursuers who were about to catch up.

Indeed, after a few months of carefree wandering, Lei Wuxin once again discovered Zhenru's whereabouts and chased after him again.

Last time, he was fooled by Zhenru and Lei Wuxin considered it a great humiliation. This time, when he chased after Zhenru, he was not only excited, but also angry at being played.

It's understandable that people with lightning-elemental roots have bad tempers.

If one could shake off Lei Wuxin once, and then shake him off a second time, it would be understandable.

Even though she was being tracked, Zhenru never gave up on her goal, running towards places she had never been before.

After more than a month of this chase, Zhenru got fed up with the pursuit. She had found almost all the places in the Solid Spirit Realm where Golden Crow essence blood might appear, and even found the location where the previous drop of Golden Crow essence blood had been placed.

Therefore, after receiving the Vermilion Bird Gold Stone, Zhenru estimated Lei Wuxin's distance from her and decided to change realms.

However, before switching realms, she had Xiaosun store her aura and then give it to Xiaosun's clansmen, so that they could release a little bit from time to time when the opportunity arose.

"Serves you right for being so stubborn! Find it yourself at your own pace!"

After making the preparations, Zhenru took out the complete map of the lower realm given to her by the Qingxuan Dao Sect with satisfaction.

Looking at the countless planetary realms above, ranging from near to far and from large to small, Zhenru pointed her finger around, unsure which one to choose.

Normally, the principle of proximity would be the best approach, since inter-realm teleportation not only takes longer but also costs twice as much.

Going through realms one by one can save a significant amount of money.

Fortunately, Zhenru was not short of spirit stones, although she had never seriously tried to earn them.

While Zhenru may not lack spirit stones, Lei Wuxin may not.

Everyone in the cultivation world knows what kind of people sword cultivators are—poor.

It's not that they were actually living in dire straits, but rather that it was determined by their nature—they regarded spirit stones as dirt.

What do they consider spirit stones?

It's just something to accumulate resources for their precious swords.

A true sword cultivator only cares about how many resources his sword has; who cares how many spirit stones he has?

Zhenru, who had successfully activated the teleportation array, knew that Lei was oblivious to everything else at that moment.

Unfortunately, it was useless.

First, he had not yet found the teleportation array that Zhenru used.

Secondly, without finding the teleportation array, it's even more impossible to determine which realm Zhenru went to—there are eight realms adjacent to the Solid Spirit Realm alone.

Finally, Lei Wuxin really didn't have that many spirit stones—even if he did, he couldn't possibly use them on the teleportation array.

...

Having successfully escaped the pursuit once again, Zhenru actually chose the White Rainbow Realm, which is right next to the Solid Spirit Realm.

Oh, to be precise, I was just passing by.

Zhenru had spent a considerable amount of time in the Solid Spirit Realm, and she had explored almost the entire realm, so it was hard to guarantee that someone would remember her whereabouts.

So she simply chose the closest but completely unfamiliar realm, and after exiting the teleportation array, she didn't even leave the teleportation hall. Instead, she changed the teleportation portal and went to the distant Hidden Wood Realm.

This realm is different from the two realms that Zhenru had been in.

It's not that the mountains, rocks, plants, and trees are different, but that the one who rules the cultivation world in the Hidden Wood Realm is not a sect, but a family.

Of course, it's not that there are no sects, but those at the top in terms of power and resources are family forces.

What makes the Hidden Wood Realm special, besides the distribution of power, is the extremely rich wood spiritual energy.

"Hidden wood, hidden wood, that's really fitting."

However, wood fuels fire, so it would be quite comfortable to stay in such an environment.

Upon arriving at a new realm, one must first report to the place responsible for managing entry and exit.

If cultivators from outside come to train and do not report it, and something happens that threatens the realm, the first thing to investigate will be those unregistered cultivators—a nationwide manhunt will be issued.

This is also for the safety of a realm, and cultivators who can go to other realms to train can generally understand it.

The registration and management area is located on a small, independent island about 100 kilometers away from the teleportation hall.

The island is small, with only one city, but its spiritual energy is exceptionally rich, and the protective array around it is remarkably sturdy.

Besides the island-protecting formation, Zhenru could also clearly sense that many high-level cultivators were lurking in the shadows.

This is rather unusual.

Zhenru walked into the hall as if nothing had happened, glanced at the words on the sign, and went straight to a counter, handing over his identity jade token from the Spirit Realm.

To everyone's surprise, the person lying in the rocking chair behind the counter didn't move at all, with their eyes closed as if they were asleep.

Zhenru knew he wasn't asleep, so she frowned slightly and patiently reminded him in a gentle voice:

"Fellow Daoist, please go through the entry procedures."

The man opened his eyelids a crack, then closed them again, and after a long while he groaned and raised his chin, saying:

"Go wait over there."

Zhenru frowned.

What's the point of waiting?

There was no queue in front of me. The person in charge would just glance at my identity jade tag and stamp it. It would be done in less than three breaths. I didn't need to prepare anything in advance, so why would I need to queue?

If that's what you really think, then just ask that question directly.

"Just because I told you to wait doesn't mean you'll wait. What's a little Golden Core cultivator babbling about? I'm busy!"

This behavior, this attitude, is truly unbelievable; one can hardly believe that such blatant blatantness could be witnessed in the world of cultivation, yet it is utterly meaningless.

But she quickly understood, and couldn't help but smile, her expression enigmatic:

"May I ask, sir, how much tribute do I need to offer you to complete some procedures?"

Seeing that Zhenru was on the right track, the man's face lit up with joy. He was about to name a price when he opened his eyes and saw the mockery in Zhenru's eyes. For some reason, he was provoked and suddenly slammed his hand on the table, saying:

What kind of attitude is that?!