Lanyun River, downstream.
Three thousand miles away from Taiyin City lies Tianfeng Cliff.
The howling wind raged, like a hellish wind-knife.
Deep within the howling winds of the prison, a cliff stands.
Black gales swirled through the void, constantly traversing the thousands of caves and grottoes of the black cliffs, their incessant howls and wailing echoing and swirling between heaven and earth.
Suddenly, two streaks of light approached from afar, lingering outside the Wind Prison.
"Is this the secret realm you were talking about?" Bai Cang looked at Fang Baoliu with some doubt.
If the entrance to that secret realm is located within those black cliffs...
Let alone Qi Refining cultivators, even Foundation Establishment cultivators would probably suffer heavy losses.
"This is just the outer layer of the forbidden spell, the aftershocks of the turbulence caused by its damage."
Fang Baoliu smiled and said, "There is also a void barrier in between. Without a token, it would take thousands of years to reach the secret realm."
"But don't worry, junior brother, we don't need to brave the Wind Prison. We can just use the token to guide us directly to the secret realm."
As they were talking, Bai Cang's expression suddenly darkened.
Just as Fang Baoliu was speaking, streaks of light and shadow appeared in the distance, rushing straight toward Tianfeng Cliff.
Then, in a flash, it disappeared from sight.
"Senior Sister Fang, this is not what you said!"
Bai Cang said with a gloomy expression, "Before we came here, you didn't say that there were other competitors!"
Bai Cang went to great lengths to prepare for this trip.
First, they made a grand exit from Taiyin City, then traveled hundreds of miles upstream along the Lanyun River in the opposite direction, before plunging into the Lanyun River and using the water to escape for another hundred miles, shaking off any possible "tails".
Finally, using the "coordinates of the Pot Heaven," they moved over a thousand miles back to the Sanyin Temple, then set off from Guobei County, traveling over a thousand miles to coordinate with Fang Baoliu.
Moreover, he did not meet Fang Baoliu directly, but instead hid in the shadows and observed her for seven days. Only after confirming that she was not followed by anyone or conspiring with someone did he reveal himself to meet her.
The first thing he did upon meeting was to produce a document containing "three major principles, twelve detailed rules, and one hundred and thirty-six clauses," and have Fang Baoliu read it aloud and make a "Daoist oath."
Why did he go to such lengths?
It's all about getting things done quietly, collecting the money, and leaving without a trace.
But now you're telling me that they're not the only ones exploring the secret realm; there are others too?
And it wasn't just one group of people?
Damn it! A private car being turned into a bus, how can that be the same?
“That’s a different price, you’ll have to pay extra!” Bai Cang said decisively.
"You...you're taking advantage of my misfortune!"
Fang Baoliu said angrily, "If it really doesn't work, give my things back and I'll go in myself!"
Damn it, that was a mistake. I shouldn't have accepted her things beforehand.
Bai Cang's heart skipped a beat: to avoid any accidents, he adhered to the principle of "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" and forcibly demanded nine portions of "Frosty Killing Qi" from Fang Baoliu.
Unexpectedly, the previous precautions have now turned into a boomerang, piercing me deeply.
But who exactly is this "Great Philanthropist Bai"? His face has been thoroughly refined!
So Bai Cang said without hesitation, "Anyway, you've come to me, so you have to pay me whether you do it or not. Not a penny less, or don't blame me for killing you and robbing you!"
Fang Baoliu made a "Dao Heart Oath" that he would never harm Bai Cang, and also made many confidentiality clauses.
However, he was a "great philanthropist" and was not bound by any "moral vows".
Although he wouldn't actually commit murder and robbery, that didn't stop him from using it to "threaten" Fang Baoliu.
Senior Sister Fang, you don't want to end up in the desolate wilderness, do you?
"How could you do this? How can you do things like this!"
Bai Cang said with an unfriendly expression, "This is how we in the Han Clan do things. Steamed buns, you're not happy about it?"
However, seeing his fierce gaze, Fang Baoliu felt rebellious. She stiffened her neck and laughed angrily, "Haven't I given you enough? To gather nine portions of evil energy for you, I even sold two protective magic artifacts. I'm already bankrupt."
"Since I don't have any money right now, I'll just give myself to you as compensation!"
Bai Cang's eyes lit up upon hearing this, "It's a deal!"
"Since Senior Sister is so kind, Junior Brother will certainly do his best to teach and impart knowledge to Senior Sister!"
What the hell? Such a good thing? You've really given too much!
Don't spout nonsense about cherishing your essence for cultivation. Who said that if you don't lose your primordial yang, you can't pass on knowledge and teach, or clear the way for others?
As long as you don't give up, there are always more solutions than problems.
Moreover, Fang Baoliu was not one of those "girls" in the brothels of the North Market: looking around, she was utterly worthless; she was a genuine virgin.
If she could establish a foundation for her Dao, she would be the perfect cauldron, a great tonic for one's primordial Yin!
Even without using the cauldron method, normal "mutual assistance" is a great tonic for Bai Cang, greatly beneficial to his cultivation.
"You... shameless!"
Fang Baoliu was so angry at Bai Cang's "outrageous words" that she trembled with rage and felt a sharp pain in her "snowflakes".
Without waiting for Bai Cang's agreement, he simply waved the "Little Blessed Land Token," and a burst of light swept up the two of them, causing them to disappear into thin air.
In a dizzying moment, Bai Cang suddenly felt as if he had crossed a barrier.
Looking around, all one sees is a vast emptiness, with deep darkness enveloping everything.
Looking down from mid-air, there is a mountain range stretching for hundreds of miles, like a long dragon coiled and undulating, forming a small floating land suspended in the void.
Everywhere you look, there are towering mountains and clear waters, creating a lush and verdant landscape.
However, Bai Cang had no time to spare and immediately sensed the "coordinates of the Pot Heaven".
After confirming that "Sky Tunnel" could be activated here, allowing for a quick retreat and escape, and returning to the city on the spot, Bai Cang finally had the mind to look around.
A faint glow rose from the floating land, only to be swallowed up by the boundless darkness in an instant.
They were like stars, "suspended" in mid-air, surrounded by a thin layer of light, yet giving people a feeling of indestructibility.
Bai Cang tried to form a sword with his fingers and point it out. The silvery-white light gathered its sharpness, but it disappeared in an instant, like a mud ox entering the sea.
"This is a suspended celestial canopy, formed from the forbidden magic within."
Seeing this, Fang Baoliu pretended to be calm and said, "It will take a few more days for the secret realm to officially open."
"Unless you can forcibly break the forbidden spell, I advise you not to waste your energy."
"Once the time is up, the suspended canopy will disappear into thin air!"
Bai Cang glared angrily at Fang Baoliu, then suddenly said in a sinister tone, "As long as Senior Sister doesn't forget our agreement, that's fine."
Fang Baoliu stubbornly maintained his posture, "Who said I forgot? Once I've established my Dao foundation, I'll make you a son-in-law of the Fang family that very day!"
Bai Cang was stunned upon hearing this: Damn it! I've become a pouty-lipped person?
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