“Zhengzheng, you don’t know. Since the new disciple trial array came out, many female cultivators have become very hardworking. The training rooms have been full lately, and we can’t get a turn.” Zhu Liucui said, wiping the sweat from her forehead. “During the days you were in the array, you didn’t just help us, did you? I heard that you helped everyone you met on the road.”

I heard that several times female cultivators had been in danger, and An Zhengzheng led a small team to rescue them.

An Zhengzheng smiled and made a few perfunctory remarks, while also inquiring about what had happened during her two-week seclusion.

"Zhengzheng, I heard someone outside say that your father has gotten into a fight with the clan and seems to be trying to establish his own household. Is that true?"

Gu Jin asked in a low voice.

An Zhengzheng never expected that she would be caught up in the gossip. She thought for a moment and said, "...My family didn't tell me, how did you know?"

“Our place of cultivation is usually quite boring. Although many female cultivators are much more diligent these days, they still can’t help but talk about things to pass the time.”

Zhu Liucui explained, "Your An family is currently very prominent, and many people are keeping a close eye on them. There are even rumors that the An family has some methods for teaching top scholars... There are also many cultivators from prominent families in Siyue Sect, and they all have connections with their families, so it's not surprising that they know what's going on outside."

An Zhengzheng pondered for a while. After she came to Siyue Gate, her family rarely sent her messages. Occasionally her mother would send messages, but they were mostly asking if she was doing well in terms of food, clothing, and daily necessities.

Filled with doubts, An Zhengzheng went to An Yirou's residence.

As soon as An Yirou saw An Zhengzheng, she said, "Sister."

“I’m almost done with the training on your list.” She hadn’t let her guard down these past few days. “There are a few things I don’t understand.”

An Zhengzheng leaned closer. This technique wasn't difficult; it was just that An Yirou hadn't learned it thoroughly enough before.

Under An Zhengzheng's guidance, An Yirou made rapid progress.

Song Juan and Su Ying arrived soon after.

They all changed into beautiful clothes and applied makeup, making them all look like little beauties.

An Zhengzheng was no exception. She sat down under An Yirou's surprised gaze and casually cast a spell to set up a water mirror.

Her eyes were slightly lowered, but she didn't say anything.

This is the fastest way to open up the market for female nuns.

The bag contained cosmetics and lip balm that she had made during her seclusion, based on a beauty recipe in a book.

Her makeup skills are very good; she's doing a modern, natural-looking makeup style. Although she's a little rusty, she'll get better with a few more practices.

Song Juan was surprised, and her hand, which was adorning her hair with flowers, paused: "Sister Zhengzheng, how come you look so beautiful? Is this really makeup?"

An Yirou and Su Ying were also drawn to the attention.

“Sister, you’ve always said that a woman’s appearance isn’t important.” An Yirou was bewildered.

An Zhengzheng explained helplessly, "...What I mean is, don't prioritize appearance and treat it as a woman's only asset."

For An Zhengzheng, appearance is just a tool, and a temporary one at that, because people will grow old sooner or later.

Now I'm willing to pick it up again...

One day, she will throw it all away completely.

She has a grand plan, a plan to change all women in the world.

"I'll help you with your makeup too," An Zhengzheng said, glancing at the others.

Ancient foundations did not come in different shades, unlike lip rouge which came in various shades of red.

An Yirou nodded like a chick pecking at rice: "Melt! Melt! It must melt!"

An Zhengzheng smiled mysteriously and said, "No rush, let's go to Ghost Ancient City first."

The group had their doubts, but they did not object. They quickly packed their bags and prepared to stay in Ghost City for four or five days.

Actually, the baggage I brought wasn't much; it mainly contained spirit stones and pills, since my purpose in going shopping this time was to make purchases.

An Zhengzheng led them towards the east side of Siyue Gate, where weapon cultivators gathered.

Some cultivators can create teleportation portals during their training. Each portal sends a person to a different location, and the higher the level, the farther the teleportation distance.

"I'm so sorry, Sister Zhengzheng. If it weren't for us, you wouldn't have to work so hard."

Song Juan and Su Ying did not come from prominent families, nor were they disciples of the Dharma Sect. They did not possess any flying magical artifacts, let alone have any experience in flying.

Therefore, An Zhengzheng had to take these two little girls with her when she flew on her sword.

“Yi Rou can put in some hard work,” An Zhengzheng said. “That way, you can also lead a group.”

An Yirou nodded: "Is this the list for next month?"

If she could fly a sword as steadily as her sister and have such a high level of cultivation, her sister wouldn't have to take care of two people by herself.

An Zhengzheng nodded and added An Yirou's sword flight to the list for next month.

Now, in addition to attending classes and practicing, An Yirou also has to review the key points highlighted by An Zhengzheng after class.

It was very tough.

Upon arriving at the east gate, many equipment repairmen were already waiting there.

Among them were both male and female cultivators, all hawking their teleportation portals.

"Qintian Prefecture, let's go to Qintian Prefecture to visit relatives and friends, it only costs three low-grade spirit stones per trip."

"The Celestial Calculation Sect! The Celestial Calculation Sect! Five low-grade spirit stones can ease the longing between lovers and friends!"

"Anyone going to the Dragon Roar Sect? It only costs three low-grade spirit stones, and we need two more people. Anyone want to go?"

"Expensive? Oh, it's not expensive at all. Our Siyue Sect is in a remote area, the farthest away from the Immortal Calculation Sect. You should also understand that it's not easy for us artifact cultivators, right?"

Numerous hawking cries rang out, mostly from senior students.

They were either cultivators from the mortal realm who had no one to rely on in the cultivation world and had to fend for themselves, or they were disciples of cultivation from humble families.

A male cultivator greeted An Zhengzheng and the others, asking, "Where are you all headed, junior sisters?"

An Yirou's eyes crinkled into crescents, and her voice was gentle: "Let's go to Ghost Ancient City."

"Ghost Ancient City?" The male cultivator was very surprised. New disciples rarely went directly to the trial grounds after joining the Siyue Sect.

He scanned An Yirou's cultivation level but couldn't detect it. He said regretfully, "That's a pity. I'm not going to Ghost Ancient City. Few people go to Ghost Ancient City. Go over there; that area is full of people going to Ghost Ancient City."

He pointed to the far corner.

After thanking him, the group went to that corner.

"Going to Ghost City?" someone waved and greeted.

An Zhengzheng asked, "I wonder how much it costs?"

The male cultivator's eyes darted around. He noticed that the girls didn't seem to be poor, especially one of them. Despite her young age, he couldn't discern her cultivation level, so she must possess a powerful magic weapon.

"It only costs ten low-grade spirit stones per trip, isn't that cheap? If all four of you go, I'll charge each of you eight yuan. We're all fellow disciples, so I won't rip you off."

He proudly displayed his portal.

An Yirou lowered her head to take out her money, but An Zhengzheng stopped her.

It's fine for me and An Yirou, but Song Juan and Su Ying can't afford this money.