Cultivation: I have an omnipotent land

Chapter 96 Yang Zhiyuan's Methods

After Xiao Ming joined the sect, he inquired about Yang Zhiyuan, but he never heard of her deeds. Sometimes he even wondered if she had perished in some unknown corner.

However, to his surprise, he encountered this woman here.

No wonder, since the other party has been staying on this side of the border city wall, it's no wonder that the sect has not seen this woman.

After many years, Yang Zhiyuan, who was already quite talented, has now broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

The woman noticed Xiao Ming's gaze and asked in confusion.

"Fellow Daoist, I am Yang Zhiyuan. Have we met somewhere before? You look familiar."

Xiao Ming was clearly stunned; she hadn't expected that the other person had even forgotten who she was.

But then he thought about it again and felt both angry and amused. The other party probably never took him seriously and only used him as a stepping stone.

Because of a false accusation, she obtained the Beauty Preservation Pill and a spot in the sect's internal recommendation program, enjoying immense fame and fortune for a time.

As for the reputation and life or death of a Qi Refining Level 2 cultivator, who cares?

"Junior Sister Zhiyuan, these two fellow Daoists are both from the Guling Sect, so they are your junior brothers. Isn't it normal for you to know them?" Song Ze said.

"I joined the sect not long ago, and I volunteered to come to the border for training. I rarely return to the sect," Yang Zhiyuan said awkwardly.

"Senior Sister Yang, my name is Lin Tianrui," the chubby boy stepped forward and introduced himself.

"I remember now, you must be the legendary genius descendant of the Grand Elder." Yang Zhiyuan's gaze towards Lin Tianrui immediately changed, and even the smile on her face became sweeter.

This is a high-quality stock; we must make a good impression.

In Yang Zhiyuan's future plans, the priority of such a genius second generation is second, while the first priority is of course the Core Formation Elder on the list.

"Senior Sister Yang, you flatter me." Lin Tianrui smiled shyly.

"So, who is this junior brother?"

"My name is Xiao Ming. I come from humble beginnings and have no elders in the sect. I've only been in the sect for about ten years, so it's normal that Senior Sister Yang doesn't recognize me," Xiao Ming said vaguely.

"Junior Brother Xiao, don't underestimate yourself. You were able to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage in such a short time, which shows your exceptional talent. You are much better than your senior sister." Yang Zhiyuan looked Xiao Ming up and down, comparing him to the list of people on the sect's watch list, confirming that he indeed didn't have much of a background.

Xiao Ming originally thought that the other party would associate the name with something, but now Xiao Ming's cultivation and appearance are very different from before. Normal people would not associate two people with such different identities because of an ordinary name.

Moreover, Xiao Ming had actually underestimated the other party's kindness. In Yang Zhiyuan's worldview, a mere rogue cultivator at the second level of Qi Refining was not only unlikely to leave an impression on her, but even appearing in her eyes would be a mistake.

It would be an honor for him to be able to use him even once.

You expect me to remember your name?

What seems like the end of the world to you is just routine for me. You are neither the first victim nor the most tragic one.

So ordinary yet so confident, it's almost embarrassing!

"I noticed that Fellow Daoist Xiao has been staring at Junior Sister Zhiyuan since he arrived. Could it be that he's mesmerized by her?" Just then, a strong and powerful hand suddenly pressed down on Xiao Ming's shoulder.

This was a burly man with a strong physique and grayish-blue skin. His eyes were fixed on Xiao Ming like those of a ferocious wild beast.

The atmosphere instantly became somewhat strange, but fortunately Yang Zhiyuan reacted quickly. She pretended to be angry, walked over quickly, and gently pushed the big man.

"Ugh, Senior Brother Che is making fun of me again."

Given the difference in their sizes, this action looked like she was flirting with the big man, but it also subtly pushed the big man away from Xiao Ming, relieving Xiao Ming of his embarrassment.

Then, Yang Zhiyuan turned around and nodded apologetically to Xiao Ming.

This seemingly casual and kind gesture easily wins people's favor and is one of the ways she is best at gaining people's trust.

This scene caught Song Ze's eye, and he frowned slightly before continuing to speak.

"This is Che Hongdao, a fellow disciple of the Corpse Soul Sect. He is skilled in body tempering and poison attacks, and his strength is no less than mine."

Upon hearing this, the burly man laughed smugly, as if nothing had ever happened.

"The last one is Fellow Daoist Qin Zhen. He is not from one of the three major sects of the Southern Frontier, but from the Sword Sect of Shu."

Although guarding the southern border is the responsibility of the three major sects, the Sword Sect cultivators have special techniques, and some disciples often come to the border on their own initiative in order to train themselves.

"You are a cultivator from the Sword Sect!" After hearing Song Ze's introduction, Lin Tianrui's gaze towards this person immediately changed.

"It seems you are also a sword cultivator. Perhaps we can spar sometime." Qin Zhen noticed the two swords behind Lin Tianrui.

"Everyone, now that we're all here, let's have a drink," Song Ze said, raising his glass.

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Two months later, in a dense forest ten miles outside the third city.

With a scream, a fourth-order demonic beast resembling a combination of a cat and a bear was smashed to pieces by Xiao Ming's Thick Earth Bead.

This demonic beast is called the Xuanli Demon. Its fur is exquisite and beautiful, making it suitable for crafting magical robes, and it is very popular among female cultivators.

As the fourth-tier demonic beast was dealt with, cheers erupted from several Qi Refining disciples behind Xiao Ming.

For the past month, Xiao Ming's task has been to lead a patrol team to patrol near the city walls and eliminate any stray monsters.

Since the previous wave of beasts has receded, it is not considered dangerous for Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"Junior Brother Xiao, I didn't expect you to not only have outstanding talent in cultivation, but also be so strong in combat." On the other side, Yang Zhiyuan appeared with another patrol team. She flew over and looked at Xiao Ming with a smile.

"Senior Sister Yang, you flatter me. My skills are nothing special," Xiao Ming said, bowing his head.

For the past month, Yang Zhiyuan has frequently approached him suddenly to strike up a conversation, which has made him more vigilant.

However, what he didn't know was that Yang Zhiyuan was also having some troubles during this time.

Throughout her life, relying on her own methods and disguises, she has moved among different people, gaining considerable tangible benefits by creating emotional and sentimental value.

Even in danger, some people were willing to step forward and die in front of her.

And it was precisely because of this that, in the southern border region where everyone feared her, she, a female cultivator, thrived and her cultivation level improved rapidly.

However, her usual techniques were completely ineffective against the two newcomers. The chubby boy, needless to say, was clearly still naive and kept pestering the swordsman to spar with him. When she approached him, she couldn't even get a word in edgewise.

This Xiao Ming, who seemed to be an honest and upright person, had always kept his distance from her. No matter how she tried to be friendly, he never showed any initiative.

"What's going on?"

Yang Zhiyuan couldn't help but wonder if her charm had diminished, or if the other party had already seen through her disguise.

Or perhaps, this seemingly honest and upright fellow is actually a master of romance!

"Junior Sister Zhiyuan, and that newcomer, what are you dawdling about? The monsters in this area have been cleared out; it's time to go back," Che Hong said impatiently, arms crossed, from not far away.

"Please wait a moment, Senior Brother Che Hong, we're coming right away." Yang Zhiyuan smiled and waved to Che Hong, then turned around and gave Xiao Ming an apologetic look.

"I'm really sorry about what happened last time. Senior Brother Che Hong is just so reckless and impulsive. Sometimes even I... find him a bit of a nuisance. This time when we went out on patrol, I originally planned to lead the team by myself, but he insisted on coming along..."

Hearing Yang Zhiyuan's complaints, Xiao Ming sneered inwardly, but said calmly, "This is Senior Brother Che Hong showing concern for Senior Sister Yang. You should be happy."

These words made Yang Zhiyuan look at Xiao Ming with a hint of resentment and unwillingness.