"From your description, even half of the 'Pill King Secret Manual' is already a treasure. With this, my position in the Sky Eagle Chamber of Commerce can be elevated considerably," Xi Ying said with a smile.

"You want to hand it over to the Sky Eagle Chamber of Commerce?" Yuan Ming asked in a lowered tone.

"Of course not. You've just stirred up major trouble with Dongji Palace, Luo Jia Mountain, and those sects over there, and now bringing out half of the secret manual would draw too much attention. I'll just pick out some lost Dan Recipes and claim I've found them through painstaking efforts from elsewhere, and that'll be enough to make a contribution in the Sky Eagle Chamber of Commerce," Xi Ying shook her head and said.

"Alright, handle it as you see fit," Yuan Ming said, channeling a stream of soul power into Xi Ying's Sea of Consciousness.

This soul power transformed into a black vortex, spinning rapidly.

Quickly, countless words as tiny as mosquitoes and flies flew out densely from the black vortex, precisely the first half of the 'Pill King Secret Manual'.

"Your Life and Death Reincarnation Path is becoming more exquisite. You can even refine your own memories," Xi Ying's Divine Soul emitted a surge of soul power to sweep away all these words.

A shimmering, crystalline light appeared on her Divine Soul, appearing as if countless thoughts were spinning, restoring calm within a few breaths.

"This small trick of mine is nothing to brag about; just skilled hands, yet you, in a few breaths, comprehended half of the 'Pill King Secret Manual' entirely. How has your comprehension capability increased so much?" Yuan Ming asked.

"It's nothing really, I've recently undergone a second Wisdom Awakening on my Divine Soul," Xi Ying explained.

"What! You've applied the Wisdom Awakening Secret Technique on yourself again? That's too dangerous; don't you value your life?" Yuan Ming's voice changed, angrily questioning.

This Wisdom Awakening Secret Technique was the secret technique Xi Ying practiced earlier to metamorphose the Divine Soul, enhancing the aspect of comprehension. Xi Ying always kept it secret, and a few years ago, Yuan Ming persistently questioned and even secretly possessed Xi Ying to investigate, which made Xi Ying finally disclose everything.

The Wisdom Awakening Secret Technique had an astounding effect; each application tremendously enhanced comprehension. However, each use was extremely perilous, torturing the Divine Soul like a thousand cuts, with the slightest oversight leading to Divine Soul collapse and soul dispersal.

Moreover, the risk of a second Wisdom Awakening was much greater than the first.

A normal cultivator with adequate soul power had about a thirty percent success rate for a first Wisdom Awakening, while the second had less than ten percent, and the third was lower still.

Of course, high risk would bring high rewards; the more times you awaken wisdom, the stronger the enhancement of comprehension for the Divine Soul.

"Don't worry, you know I'm not impulsive. I wouldn't undergo a second Wisdom Awakening without complete confidence," Xi Ying said with a smile.

"No, from the moment I met you, you've been an impulsive person," Yuan Ming replied angrily.

Xi Ying's smile froze, she glared at Yuan Ming, then continued flipping through her book, ignoring him.

"Alright, let's let this matter rest here. But you cannot proceed to a third Wisdom Awakening," Yuan Ming sighed, knowing the Black Incense Possession time was limited.

"Okay." Xi Ying raised her head, her face returning to a smiling expression.

"What's your situation now in the Sky Eagle Chamber of Commerce?" Yuan Ming sighed again, asking.

"I just became an Outer Elder of the Sky Eagle Chamber of Commerce last month, and currently I'm leading a trade caravan in Xuejing Country at the northeastern region of Central Continent. If this business succeeds, I'll have the opportunity to be promoted to Internal Elder," Xi Ying said.

"Your advancement is swift, very good." Yuan Ming showed delight on his face.

The Sky Eagle Chamber of Commerce was a super chamber of commerce on the Central Continent, although not as widespread as the Ten Thousand Goods Immortal Trip across the Chuyun Realm, it ranked among the top two or three. The post of Internal Elder in the Sky Eagle Chamber of Commerce already held significant status.

"By the way, the Fiery Fire Essence Stone you asked me to find just recently had some leads. However, I can't confirm the authenticity of the source's information, so I'll let you know once it's verified. As for the Earth Element Stone, Abyss Nether Stone, and Love Inquiry Heart Jade, there's no news for the time being," Xi Ying said.

"No need to rush, take your time searching," Yuan Ming replied.

"Once matters here in Xuejing Country are settled, I'll take the caravan to the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range." Xi Ying suddenly said.

"The Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range... What are you going there for? Gathering supplies?" Yuan Ming paused and asked.

"That's one reason, but more importantly, there's recently been a rumor of Heavenly Fire appearing there. I want to try my luck," Xi Ying said.

"Heavenly Fire! Do you know which kind?" Yuan Ming's soul power fluctuated sharply, immediately asking.

"No, this news is just a rumor for now," Xi Ying shook her head.

"Even if it's merely a rumor, Heavenly Fire is incredibly precious; not just your Sky Eagle Chamber of Commerce, even the noteworthy sects and forces on Central Continent would likely send people to investigate. You must ensure your safety," Yuan Ming said after a brief silence.

"You needn't worry too much. Although occupied with the chamber's affairs these years, I haven't neglected cultivation. My cultivation has advanced to the middle-stage Returning Void, backed by the Sky Eagle Chamber of Commerce; ordinarily, there wouldn't be any danger," Xi Ying said.

"That's good. Wulu is in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range; when you get there, you can contact him for assistance," Yuan Ming said.

"I can handle these matters myself, but you, possessing Guoguo this time, aren't just handing over the 'Pill King Secret Manual', are you? Just say what's on your mind, time's running short," Xi Ying put down the book in her hand and said lightly.

"How did you guess that?" Yuan Ming couldn't help but feel speechless.

"The Wisdom Awakening Secret Technique causes a transformation of the Divine Soul, enhancing more than just comprehension," Xi Ying said indifferently.

"There is indeed something..." Yuan Ming briefly explained the matter of relocating a large number of believers to the Shura Palace and his current dilemma of how to manage them.

Xi Ying smiled slightly and said, "This is simple. Mortals are ignorant and usually live passively without much thought. You just need to give them a clear goal, and most will obediently follow."

"You can refer to the national systems of the mortal world on the Yunhuang Continent, integrate those mortals into a country, and as long as you control the leaders, those mortals won't cause major disturbances."

"As for those cultivators, since you've already established the name of the Moon Sect, you might as well form a sect. The sect system is very popular in the Chuyun Realm for a reason, especially good for managing cultivators. It works well, and you just need to establish hierarchies and rules for rewards and punishments. With the resources at hand, it's not difficult to manage those cultivators..."

Xi Ying spoke eloquently, quickly dispelling the worries in Yuan Ming's heart.

"So that's how it is. I knew asking you about this was the right choice," Yuan Ming laughed.

He then inquired about some details, and the time for the Black Incense Possession was up.

"Xi Ying is already in the middle-stage of Returning Void. I must accelerate my cultivation too. Only by advancing to the Dharma manifestation Stage quickly can I avoid being passive when facing people like Mao Yi," Yuan Ming's consciousness returned to his own body, and he furrowed his brows, starting to contemplate his next cultivation plan.

Now that he no longer uses the Shura Blood Devouring Map and Desire Power, the progression speed of his soul cultivation and body cultivation had slowed down, with only his magic practice able to advance significantly.

With the cultivation speed of the Primordial True Skill and the Jade Liquid and Ginseng Origin Pills in his possession, he could quickly break through to the late stage of Returning Void, and reaching the peak was within sight. Your support on * keeps this series going.

Right now, he needs to first obtain the other half of the "Pill King Secret Manual" from Yun Luo Fairy.

The Dan Recipe for the Dharma Manifestation Pill he longed for was most likely in that half of the secret manual.

Yuan Ming smiled slightly; it might be difficult for others to find Yun Luo Fairy, but it was very simple for him.

He put away the Stealing Heaven Tripod and closed his eyes to cultivate.

Seven days passed swiftly.

Yuan Ming once again took out the Stealing Heaven Tripod, lit the Black Incense, and chose to possess Yun Luo Fairy.

As the darkness before his eyes gradually lightened, he slowly opened his eyes but couldn't see anything. He only felt an indescribable intense pain coming from all over his body.

Yuan Ming instinctively struggled a bit, and immediately there was a clinking sound of chains. The intense pain that enveloped his entire body immediately surged again like a tide.

Yuan Ming forced open his blood-crusted eyes, and in his blurred vision, he saw a dim cavern prison, with torches burning dimly all around and the distant sound of dripping water.

He turned his head with difficulty and found Yun Luo Fairy's hands pierced by black iron nails, pulled by two thigh-thick chains, dragging her body, and suspending it on a rack.

Her body was covered with scars, her feet also pierced by black nails, and below hung an octagonal stone platform carved with dense and intricate runes.

With a slight sensing of his Divine Sense, Yuan Ming found that Yun Luo Fairy's mana had been entirely sealed, and her storage magic artifacts were also gone, leaving only deep scars reaching to the bone.

His heart sank, realizing that Yun Luo Fairy ultimately failed to escape, but he didn't know which faction in Dongji Palace had captured her.

As he pondered, there was a "smack" sound of a whip swinging, remarkably clear in the empty cavern prison.

Yuan Ming's body, as if having muscle memory, involuntarily shivered.

He lifted his heavy eyelids and looked towards the sound.

With the sound of footsteps, a tall woman in a purple skirt appeared, holding a blood-stained fiery red long whip.

Behind her stood two women dressed in identical long skirts, except their color was pure white.

The leading woman in the purple skirt was very beautiful, with a face like a white fox and seductive almond-shaped eyes, exuding a captivating and mesmerizing charm, as if a fox turned humanoid.

"Hehe, Junior Sister Yun Luo, you've rested for one incense stick of time, it's time for Senior Sister to continue whipping you," the woman raised her hand, hooking Yun Luo Fairy's chin, and spoke flirtatiously.

Upon hearing this address, Yuan Ming's heart filled with suspicion. The ones who captured, imprisoned, and tortured Yun Luo Fairy were from the Su Nu Sect.

Why is this?

Could it be that the words Yun Luo Fairy said about being ordered to infiltrate the Dongji Sea to find Emperor Yan's Tomb were all lies?

Or did she plan to swallow the half of the "Pill King Secret Manual" privately after obtaining it, which led to the sect's punishment?