Although Xiao Ruoli was exhausted, a hint of smugness lingered on her face. "Hmph~ I only let you..."
"I see..." Chu Tianyao sighed dramatically. "I thought my Ruoli was truly captivated by my handsome appearance."
Xiao Ruoli smiled, "Hmph... Of course, your appearance is one of the reasons I chose you..."
She leaned against Chu Tianyao and whispered, "This journey... feels like a dream. Several years have passed in the blink of an eye. How fast time flies!"
"Hmm..." Chu Tianyao responded, "Yes, time really flies!"
"Ruoli, how are Tang Nairou and Su Yumin?"
"Sister Tang and Sister Su are living very well in the Lower Realm, enjoying fine clothes and delicacies, and their cultivation resources are endless."
At this point, Xiao Ruoli sighed softly, "It's just that the two older sisters have ordinary aptitudes, and even with abundant resources, it's almost impossible for them to advance to the Nascent Soul stage."
She looked at Chu Tianyao, her eyes gleaming. "Perhaps this is the difference between immortals and mortals... A thousand years from now, we'll still be the same... while my two elder sisters will probably be nothing but dust..."
"Heaven's way is ruthless; perhaps this is the cruelty of the cultivation world."
Chu Tianyao remained silent, secretly thinking, "If I were to ascend to the Immortal Realm, perhaps I could help Nai Rou and Yu Mian find the path to immortality."
After a moment, Chu Tianyao said, "Ruoli, come with me to the Purple Maple Forest."
"Where is Purple Maple Forest?" Xiao Ruoli asked. "Is it your home in the Upper Realm?"
"Hmm...that place is not only my home, but also the home of my master, Fairy Xiyue, and the sword cultivator Pei Yuhan."
A playful expression appeared on Xiao Ruoli's face. "Tianyao...you won't even spare your own master?"
Chu Tianyao rubbed his nose and said with a smile, "I haven't said anything yet! How did you know!"
Xiao Ruoli snorted lightly, "Do you think I don't know who you are?"
"I imagine that in this Upper Realm, he's relied on that special technique to save the damsel in distress quite a few times!"
Chu Tianyao sighed, "Ruo Li, you are truly incredibly clever..."
A moment later...
Chu Tianyao brought Xiao Ruoli to the Purple Maple Forest.
At this moment, Xia Xiyue had changed into a new cloud-patterned dress, looking ethereal and otherworldly.
Sensing Xiao Ruoli's presence, Pei Yuhan also emerged from the cave.
Chu Tianyao took Xiao Ruoli's hand and came to the two of them. "Xiyue, Yuhan, let me introduce you... This is my Daoist partner in the Lower Realm, Xiao Ruoli."
"Ruo Li...this is my master, Xia Xiyue, who is also the owner of the Purple Maple Forest."
"This is Pei Yuhan, the disciple of Ye Linyuan, the city lord of Linyuan City. She ascended from the Lower Realm with us."
Xiao Ruoli was the first to bow, saying, "Ruoli greets both of you elder sisters."
She was an exceptionally intelligent woman, even though she was an empress in the lower realm.
But once they arrived in the Upper Realm, everything changed...
Therefore, Xiao Ruoli did not display any haughty attitude.
Xia Xiyue smiled and said, "Hello, Ruoli. You can stay here in the Purple Maple Forest from now on."
Pei Yuhan glanced at Xiao Ruoli and nodded. "Hello."
Chu Tianyao said with a smile, "You three chat first, I'll go make you dinner!"
Chu Tianyao considered Xiao Ruoli's ascension to the Upper Realm a great joy.
So he prepared a very lavish meal to celebrate!
During this time, measures were taken to prevent Xia Xiyue from getting drunk and losing control.
Chu Tianyao replaced the peach blossom wine with iced black tea...
Xia Xiyue snorted, "What's wrong? You won't let me drink?!"
"No, no... Xiyue, this is iced tea I made using my secret recipe, it's just as delicious..."
Pei Yuhan picked up a piece of shrimp and tofu and put it in her mouth.
She didn't say anything, just kept her head down and ate.
When Xiao Ruoli tasted Chu Tianyao's cooking for the first time, she was utterly astonished...
"Tianyao, did you study cooking before? Every single one of these dishes is so delicious!"
"No, no..." Chu Tianyao said with a smile, "This is just a simple home-cooked meal."
The group ate and chatted, enjoying their conversation immensely...
After dinner, Chu Tianyao and Xiao Ruoli strolled through the purple maple forest.
Xiao Ruoli said softly, "Tianyao, the environment here is so beautiful!"
Chu Tianyao smiled and said, "Hmm...very quiet, perfect for cultivation!"
Xiao Ruoli suddenly stopped and looked at Chu Tianyao, saying slowly, "Tianyao, you are now at the peak of the ninth level of the Mahayana stage, and you can ascend to the Immortal Realm at any time."
"I'm really afraid I won't be able to keep up with you..." There was a hint of sadness in her voice. "Now I think I can understand how Tang Nairou and Su Yumin feel."
Chu Tianyao was slightly taken aback, then said, "Ruo Li, I have no plans to ascend to the Immortal Realm for the time being."
“I’m not in a hurry, why would I go to the Immortal Realm so early?” With that, Chu Tianyao took Xiao Ruoli’s hand and sat down in front of a purple maple tree.
"When I ascended from the Lower Realm, it was incredibly dangerous... If my cultivation had been weaker, I might have perished!"
"If one were to ascend to the Immortal Realm, the situation would likely be the same..."
Chu Tianyao slowly said, "I am already invincible in the Upper Realm, so why rush to the Immortal Realm?"
"During this time, I will try my best to help you improve your cultivation... The Purple Maple Forest is full of rare and precious materials, enough for Ruoli to reach the Great Ascension Realm!"
Xiao Ruoli nodded. "Tianyao... there is one more thing I want to tell you."
“Another soul resides within me! She has helped me a great deal along the way…” Xiao Ruoli said softly. “I once promised her that after I ascended to the Upper Realm, I would help her find her body.”
"Now that Tianyao has ascended to the throne of the Upper Realm, I intend to fulfill this promise!"
Chu Tianyao was slightly taken aback; Xiao Ruoli's words surprised him.
But he quickly calmed down. Although it is rare for a body to have two souls, it is not unheard of.
Xiao Ruoli continued, "I intend to temporarily hand over control of my body to her, and ask my husband to help me fulfill my original promise."
Chu Tianyao said calmly, "Ruoli, there's no need for further words... I will support your choice!"
Xiao Ruoli nodded, then fell silent...
She put her own soul into a state of sleep, allowing the other soul to awaken.
A moment later...
Xiao Ruoli opened her eyes, and her pupils turned deep blue!
Chu Tianyao observed the change in the person before him with a calm gaze.
"Hello, Chu Tianyao..." she said slowly, "My name is Shao Lingyun."
Chu Tianyao nodded. "I've heard about your situation from Ruoli. Were you originally a cultivator from the Upper Realm?"
"I am not a cultivator from the Upper Realm..." Shao Lingyun slowly shook her head. "I come from the Immortal Realm!"
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