No one is as reliable as oneself.

Just now, I saw a gathering of the four major demons, which didn’t require any verbal conversation; everyone was like-minded and could understand with just a gaze.

Qin Lanyu is truly a simple woman. Her sister told her to respect Yuchi, and she really respected him from the bottom of her heart, thus pulling her favorability towards Ascension Gate to the fullest. This really took Yuchi by surprise. So who is the elder sister, and who is the younger sister?

"Miaoyu seems more like the elder sister; although Lanyu is older than Little Sister Miaoyu, she fundamentally feels simpler than Little Sister Miaoyu. It seems she’s eaten too many elixirs, looking dazed all day long, as if unable to fully wake up."

"However, this personality is a sign of genius—it’s rare for someone with talent not to have little quirks."

"Indeed, I, Yuchi, also have my quirks. I’ve always liked pretty ladies, so it seems, I too, am a genius."

Yuchi said things he didn’t even believe himself, with a wide smile on his face now.

Thus, the visit to the State Capital quickly concluded. Now, within Ascension Gate, there are sixteen disciples, perfectly fitting into the four Immortal Towers, so no additional towers need to be built.

That’s great.

So now, it’s formally time to head to Medicine Master Valley for the first time. It’s imperative to resolve the matters on Xuexiang’s side; otherwise, I wouldn’t feel right being their Sect Leader Senior Brother.

Ah, Medicine Master Valley.

Yuchi looked at the map in the letter, which was based on the State Capital as a reference point and had a general direction marked. If Yuchi’s judgment of cardinal directions is correct, Medicine Master Valley seems to be close to Tiesi City, about a month’s journey west from there.

"Not very far indeed."

Truly, it’s not far; about a month to reach Medicine Master Valley. By then, ask about Xuexiang’s situation and seek some help.

Even if others have requests, they’re understandable. Currently, the relationship between me and Medicine Master Valley can’t be said to be friendly, but we should be neutral, meaning that as long as I keep a clear head, Medicine Master Valley won’t harm me.

Without further ado, Yuchi extinguished the cigarette in his hand and arrived at Tiesi City but didn’t enter the city; instead, he started heading west from there.

On the way, he started flipping through a book about Spiritual Painting Avatar, practicing Sword Control, walking while reading, and exhibiting the demeanor of a model student.

Yin Shuang unexpectedly emerged from Yuchi’s sleeve.

She crawled onto Yuchi’s shoulder, swinging her little legs, casually kicking with her small feet, looking extremely comfortable as a Spiritual Painting Avatar.

Her gaze calmly surveyed the magnificent mountains and boundless skies, watching the white birds fly around, below the river meandering through, feeling utterly pleasant.

Then Yin Shuang seemed dissatisfied just sitting on the shoulder; she circled around on the shoulder twice and tugged at Yuchi’s ear, scrambling onto the top of his head, her small body clung like a koala hugging a huge bamboo shoot.

Yin Shuang held Yuchi’s two-inch long hair bun, squinted, opened her mouth, letting the strong wind blow inside, her mouth instantly puffing up like a small balloon.

Silver hair danced wildly.

"Ah lulululululu~"

"Ah lulululululu~"

With her mouth full of ah ah ahs, yelling into the wind, the sound resonated adorably.

Yuchi’s face was contorted from pulling, his eyes turned from dead fish eyes into droopy eyes, his black pupils still focused on the book, saying nothing, snapping his fingers and extending a barrier to shield the space three inches above his head from the wind.

"Whimper whimper!"

As the barrier unfolded, Yin Shuang whimpered; she liked the feeling of the wind, it was pure joy when the wind blew against her face.

Yuchi: "You’ll catch a cold."

Little Yin Shuang: "..."

Yuchi: "..."

She said nothing, but her watery eyes launched a silent attack, penetrating his defenses. With his Golden Core Stage cultivation, Yuchi could not fend it off.

No choice.

Three-inch space released, the fierce wind returned.

"Ah lulululululu~"

"Ah lulululululu~"

Yuchi chuckled bitterly: "Ancestor, are you raising pigs?"

Despite his contorted face, his heart was extraordinarily warm—it was the first time someone traveled with me in all my journeys. This feeling of silent companionship is truly wonderful.

Not expecting Yin Shuang to contribute much, like telling jokes or creating funny incidents, but having someone alongside, especially during travel, is far better than endless solo wandering.

There’s indeed a sense of fellow travelers, adding a touch of bittersweet poignancy and emotion for Yuchi.

Truly wonderful.

Yuchi, still with a contorted face, asked gracefully:

"Little Yin Shuang, Shuang’Er, how many elixirs must you eat to grow up? Once you’re grown, you can help me, instead of sitting atop my head."

Yin Shuang seemed unable to hear; her ears were filled with the sound of the wind.

Her face.

Showed that silly smile.