In the end, Li Ya still pointed at the Yongxi and said, "Don’t you think this thing is a little creepy? And can it even move?"

The Yongxi at this moment truly had no legs. It seemed it hadn’t recovered at all overnight.

Jiang Zuo’s hand suddenly moved, and another piece of the Yongxi was sent flying.

"Whoa! The one surnamed Jiang—no, Uncle Jiang! I didn’t say a word!" the Yongxi cried out miserably.

’My brother died such a miserable death.’

Only now did it realize how good its own master, the one surnamed Qin, was to it. ’This Jiang fellow is a real piece of work.’

Jiang Zuo said directly, "If you don’t have four legs before the false gate opens, then you can forget about ever growing a fifth one in this lifetime."

The Yongxi was on the verge of tears. ’This animal Jiang... he’s worse than a beast.’

’He actually wants to put an end to my grand duty to my species.’

After that, the Yongxi obediently grew its legs.

Just then, Jiang Zuo added, "Don’t call me ’the one surnamed Jiang.’"

’Fine. I’ll just call you Animal Jiang instead,’ it thought.

However, the message it sent out was: "Alright, Mr. Broke—oh, no, I mean, Uncle Broke."

Jiang Zuo: "..."

He didn’t feel like arguing with the creature right now. ’It’ll get what’s coming to it,’ he thought.

’This Yongxi is really something else,’ Jiang Zuo mused. ’Once the other one is ready, it’ll be time to skin this one alive and roast it.’

As Jiang Zuo was thinking this, the Yongxi suddenly shivered. A thought then crossed its mind: ’I feel like some treacherous villain is plotting against me.’

Now that Jiang Zuo had solved the Yongxi’s mobility issue, Ximen Chuihuo said, "I’ll put a little makeup on it later. I guarantee it won’t be so eye-catching."

With things settled, no one had any objections. Besides, there were only benefits to be found inside the false gate, which gave them even less reason to complain.

So, they ate the Yongxi meat while waiting for the dwelling to open.

*******

Of course, Jiang Zuo and his group weren’t the only ones waiting for the dwelling to open.

Jingyue and the others had already met up with Lan Yue.

They were still hovering in the sky. With the Soft Cloud, it was like having a private room in the clouds—exceptionally convenient.

Jingyue asked Lan Yue, "Is it just you, Fairy Lan Yue?"

Lan Yue shook her head. "Senior Brother Zi Feng has already arrived. He’s scouting the area below."

Su Qi asked curiously, "Fairy, didn’t you say the entry method was already decided? Just pay the Spirit Stones and you can go in."

Lan Yue gave an awkward smile. "He’s probably worried the Demon Cultivators have ulterior motives."

’I can’t just tell them my Eldest Senior Brother didn’t want to come because he heard it was all women here, can I?’

’Though I don’t need to save face for him, I still have my own reputation to think about.’

"Is that so? But I recall that Fellow Daoist Zi Feng just had his breakthrough, and you were busy as well, Fairy. Why did you both come?" Jingyue asked.

Lan Yue sighed. "I left some notes for Yin Li, telling her what to do if she wakes up and we’re gone. My Eldest Senior Brother has a profound foundation, so he didn’t need to consolidate his cultivation for long.

As for why we came, it was mainly because of our two junior martial siblings. They both happened to be unavailable, and our Master felt it would be a shame to waste two spots, so he sent us."

Lan Yue reflected that Chi Xue Child and Mo Yan’s karmic fortune was truly profound. The two of them had experienced many fortuitous encounters over the past month.

’Their futures should be much smoother from now on.’

Su Qi and Jingyue, however, weren’t paying much attention to this. They were more interested in the notes she had left.

Based on what Yin Li had told them before, there was no telling what kind of shocking things this "Big Sister" Lan Yue might have written.

In any case, they no longer believed Lan Yue was capable of leaving a normal message.

Just as they were about to change the subject, a vast wave of Sword Qi surged through the sky.

This Sword Qi startled the nearby Demon Cultivators, and in the next moment, a surge of Demon Qi erupted in response.

Then, the Sword Qi vanished, and the Demon Qi disappeared along with it.

Very few knew what had just transpired.

At that moment, two figures slowly descended upon the highest peak of the Celestial Cloud Mountain Range.

One was incomparably domineering, the other impossibly cold.

The cold Demon Cultivator spoke in a frigid tone, "What is the meaning of this, Fellow Daoist?"

The domineering man sat down cross-legged. "An important disciple from the Holy Land is here. I am merely watching over them. I have no other intentions."

"Holy Land Jian Shisan? An unknown name, yet you carry the air of an invincible master. Is a mere dwelling really worth your attention, Fellow Daoist?" the cold Demon Cultivator said expressionlessly.

"I am simply looking after a junior," Jian Shisan repeated.

The cold Demon Cultivator didn’t press further and said directly, "Since you are here, Fellow Daoist, perhaps you could offer some guidance on a few questions I have about the Great Dao?"

Jian Shisan closed his eyes. "I have yet to complete my Inquiry, so I dare not discourse on the Dao."

"You are too modest, Fellow Daoist." The cold Demon Cultivator then sat down as well, and a strange energy began to emanate from his body.

These were the traces of the Dao, a communion of the Dao.

If an ordinary Cultivator could comprehend even a sliver of it, the benefits would be endless. Unfortunately, very few could grasp even the most superficial aspects.

At the same time, the aura of the Dao also began to surge from Jian Shisan.

******

Jiang Zuo and his group also saw the two immense auras in the sky.

Li Ya asked curiously, "What is that? Why do I feel like it’s completely irresistible?"

Jiang Zuo said casually, "It’s just a display of Tier Seven strength. Nothing to make a fuss about."

Everyone subconsciously looked at Jiang Zuo. Even the Yongxi turned its head toward him, only remembering after it had turned that it was already blind.

But its first thought was: ’Animal Jiang, aren’t you getting a little full of yourself?’

Jiang Zuo paid no mind to their stares, muttering to himself instead, "So, Jian Shisan is here."

’Jian Shisan’s arrival... it’s hard to say if that’s a good or a bad thing.’

’From the Holy Land’s perspective, it’s a good thing, of course.’

’But is a dwelling restricted to Tier Five Peak cultivators really worth a visit from a Tier Seven Daoist?’

’Is there a problem, or is it because Yue Xi was worried?’

’And those two up there nearly came to blows.’

’Besides, I don’t have Jian Shisan’s contact info, so I can’t make use of him. That means his strength is useless to me.’

’I wonder if Jian Shisan has a phone. If he does, I need to get his number.’

’Come to think of it, Jian Shisan is probably even more eager to get in touch than I am.’

’After all, if he has questions, he can ask me, his "senior" (in the art of pursuing a Saintess).’

When Jian Shisan appeared, the ones who got the biggest scare were, naturally, Su Qi and her group.

After all, they were right there in the sky.

That terrifying power had brushed right past them.

Jingyue and Su Qi looked at each other in dismay. Then Su Qi asked, "Is that Senior Martial Uncle?"

Before Jingyue could answer, she received a call. After a brief exchange, she hung up.

She said with a sigh of resignation, "The Holy Land is busy, so Martial Uncle Ming Yu couldn’t make it. Master sent our Senior Martial Uncle instead.

She also gave me his number. We can just call him if we need anything."

Lan Yue breathed a sigh of relief. "So it’s Senior Jian Shisan. Doesn’t that mean we’re perfectly safe?"

Qing Lian said, "But I thought only those below Tier Six could enter the dwelling?"

Jingyue explained, "There shouldn’t be much of a problem inside, especially with Fellow Daoist Zi Feng and Fairy Lan Yue here. Master is probably worried the Demon Cultivators might move against us.

As long as Senior Martial Uncle is around, they won’t dare to go too far."

Su Qi and the others nodded, finding her explanation perfectly reasonable.

But why had Jian Shisan really come?

Only Jian Shisan himself knew the answer. Perhaps he had simply come to watch over the younger generation.

However, he had insisted on coming this time.

He was still recovering from his injuries; Yue Xi would never have taken the initiative to ask for his help.