At this moment, inside the mansion of the Island Master of Wuya Island.

Zi Mei was sitting with a woman in her thirties, voluptuous and beautiful, wearing a long dress. Two cups of milky-white spiritual tea sat on the table beside them, with white mist gently rising.

"Hehe, Junior Sister Lin, it seems you have been doing quite well over the years," Zi Mei chuckled.

"I'm just serving our master, there's no such thing as good or bad," the woman in the long dress shook her head.

The aura around this woman was quite powerful, unmistakably a mid-stage Returning Void Cultivator.

"A few days ago, I must thank you for sending the message, otherwise I wouldn't have known that my hiding place had been discovered," Zi Mei said nonchalantly, getting up and bowing politely.

"It was just a coincidence. If Yuan Ming hadn't gone to Qingjin Building for a bounty mission, I wouldn't have known either," the woman in the long dress smiled lazily, her expression still rather indifferent.

"It seems Junior Sister Lin still harbors some resentment towards our master's early arrangements. But you really misunderstood her. Although the Central Continent is bustling and lively, it's full of dangers. There were over a dozen of us senior and junior sisters who joined the master's ranks back then, and now less than half still live peacefully," Zi Mei sighed.

"What! The loss is this severe?" The face of the woman in the long dress changed slightly.

"Now, with the Demon World advancing constantly, and the Three Realms Sect stirring up trouble, the situation on the Central Continent is increasingly unstable. The various factions are at odds, constantly fighting. Our Su Nu Sect, caught in the middle, finds it increasingly difficult to maintain stability. Our master is constantly preoccupied with the affairs of the sect, without even having time for seclusion, inevitably affecting her progress in cultivation," Zi Mei said slowly.

"Master..." The woman in the long dress was finally moved, the fingers holding her teacup trembled slightly.

"Though the Eastern Sea is a bit remote, it's peaceful and leisurely. It's better for you to oversee Qingjin Building and live quietly here than many of our other sisters in the sect. Moreover, that Ye Wuya has decent talent. If he can break through to the Dharma manifestation Stage, you can rely on our sect's dual cultivation secret technique to make further progress, maybe even reaching the Dharma Manifestation Realm," Zi Mei continued, seeing the expression on the woman in the long dress.

"My aptitude is mediocre, and I have only comprehended two or three tenths of our sect's Sutra of the Pure Woman. Back then, I injured my Spirit Root due to excessive cultivation. Being able to maintain my cultivation without regression is a blessing; how dare I hope for progress?" The woman in the long dress lowered her eyelashes, a hint of self-mockery in her eyes.

"Why be so discouraged, Junior Sister? Your internal injuries are not without remedy. Did you know that master has successfully refined another batch of Suxin Pill? If you can take one, not only will it heal your Spirit Root injury, but you might also break through to the late stage of Returning Void," Zi Mei smiled and took the woman's hand.

"Is this true?" The woman's body trembled, a fervent glow in her eyes.

"I naturally wouldn't deceive you. But there are few pills in this batch of Suxin Pills, only three. Master used one, and a few years ago, Junior Sister Qin used another to reach the Great Perfection of Returning Void, leaving only one now," Zi Mei patted the woman's hand and said.

"Only one left! With my contributions to the sect over the years, how could master grant me the last Suxin Pill?" The fiery light in the woman's eyes faded mostly away, and she sighed.

"With your merits from previous years, it's indeed not enough. But there is a significant task at hand. If it can be completed, I guarantee master will grant you this pill," Zi Mei leaned closer, speaking softly.

"Is Senior Sister Zi referring to capturing Yuan Ming?" The woman in long dress moved slightly and asked.

"Correct. The Pill King Secret Manual and the Complete Heaven Exquisite Tripod are incredibly precious. Even powerful entities like Taixuan Sect, Heavenly Saint Academy, and Bright Moon Palace covet them. If we can bring these two items back, obtaining a Suxin Pill will be a trivial matter," Zi Mei said with a charming smile.

"That's easy to say, but we've already alerted the target. Ye Wuya recently sent a message and hasn't captured him. With Yuan Ming's cunning, he's probably far away by now. In this vast ocean, where do we even begin to search?" The woman in the long dress looked regretful.

"Junior Sister may not know. I've already learned from Yun Luo that Yuan Ming teamed up with her to seize a treasure for the Dharma Manifestation Pill Recipe. This endeavor of Yuan Ming is probably also for the Dharma Manifestation Pill. As long as he is pursuing something, we'll have a chance," Zi Mei smiled confidently, unhurried.

"I see. Senior Sister's analysis makes sense. What do you plan to do? How can I help?" The woman in the long dress nodded and asked.

"I plan to falsely use Yun Luo's name to spread the word covertly, using the Dharma Manifestation Pill Recipe as bait to lure him out. But, my forces are somewhat lacking. So, I wanted to ask Junior Sister for assistance in borrowing some manpower from Wuya Island. Ideally, if Ye Wuya could personally act, it would greatly increase our chances," Zi Mei said.

"From what you just said, Yuan Ming is an outstanding mid-stage Returning Void cultivator. To deal with him, only a Returning Void cultivator would be effective. Although Ye Wuya treats me well, he doesn't always follow my every word. Moreover, the Deputy Island Masters on the island are each proud and hardly regard me as the Island Master's Daoist companion. This matter could prove difficult," the woman in the long dress looked troubled and replied helplessly.

"Why say that, Junior Sister Lin? I know your methods better than anyone. Those Deputy Island Masters on Wuya Island are probably long since your admirers," Zi Mei giggled, sending a voice transmission.

The woman in the long dress playfully glanced at Zi Mei, her heart somewhat pleased. After pondering for a moment, she said, "I can agree to this, but besides the Suxin Pill, I have another request for Senior Sister."

"What is it?" Zi Mei's smile faded.

"Since Senior Sister Zi captured Yun Luo, I believe you've already read the second half of the Pill King Secret Manual. I hope Senior Sister can transcribe a copy for me to view," the woman's eyes flickered with a greedy gleam.

"The Pill King Secret Manual involves too much; I didn't dare look at it. After obtaining that half of the secret manual, I immediately handed it over to Senior Sister Qin to take back to the sect," Zi Mei took a sip of tea before speaking slowly. Th^i&s c^hapt.e@r was m@a$de p!oss@i-b$l.e^ by the c-o$m&m^un*i.t%y at *.

"Oh, is that so?" A hint of doubt flashed through the woman's eyes.

Zi Mei noticed the expression on the woman in the long dress and was about to say something when a crystalline jade pendant at her waist suddenly shattered with a "bang".

Her expression changed drastically, and she stood up abruptly.

"What happened?" The woman in the long dress asked hurriedly.

Zi Mei remained silent, quickly removing two white jade earrings from her ears and forming hand seals to activate them.

A faint white light flickered on the earrings, gently rippling with no other response.

"Qingchun Garden's Cave Mansion was attacked, and it seems Chen Yuluan and Wang Qi have already been captured. What's going on? Who are they?" Zi Mei said coldly, her face darkening.

"Could it be that Yuan Ming?" The woman in the long dress speculated aloud.

Zi Mei's face turned pale at these words, and she stood there, stunned.

It was indeed possible, but she had just moved from the deserted island at Moon Lake to Wuya Island. How could Yuan Ming find here so quickly?

However, the situation was urgent, and Zi Mei couldn't think deeply, saying to the woman in the long dress, "Yun Luo is also in my cave mansion. No matter if it's Yuan Ming or not, we can't let him leave. Please, junior sister, go and fetch Ye Wuya and others to help. This is a rare opportunity; we must stop him at all costs!"

"Ye Wuya and the others haven't returned to the island yet. What should we do?" The woman in the long dress appeared slightly flustered.

Zi Mei felt her heart sink upon hearing this.

She had learned everything about Emperor Yan's Tomb from Yun Luo Fairy and understood Yuan Ming's strength well, knowing she was no match for him. Going recklessly would not only fail to save people but might also sacrifice herself.

The woman in the long dress had a lower cultivation level and was only proficient in seduction techniques, of no significant use.

Just then, a jade pendant at the waist of the woman in the long dress suddenly lit up.

The woman hurriedly grabbed the jade pendant, her divine sense immersing in it, and a look of joy appeared on her face.

...

Meanwhile, in Qingchun Garden's Cave Mansion.

Yuan Ming walked into the secret chamber and saw Yun Luo Fairy sitting slumped in a stone chair, her eyes closed, her hands and feet shackled, her head tilted to one side, motionless.

Yuan Ming brought out the Exterminating Immortal Sword, slashing twice to cut the handcuffs and shackles.

Yun Luo Fairy's body went limp, sliding off the stone chair.

Yuan Ming released a surge of potential, catching Yun Luo Fairy's body and reached out to touch her forehead to check her condition.

Having endured consecutive punishments, Yun Luo Fairy's internal injuries were severe. Fortunately, the culprits still had plans for her and hadn't injured her significantly, leaving her life intact.

As Yuan Ming pondered, he directed a wave of Undying Tree Demon Power from his finger into her forehead, stabilizing her injuries while attempting to awaken her.

Despite trying for a moment, her injuries were stabilized, but she remained unconscious as if affected by a sleep secret technique.

Seeing this, Yuan Ming frowned slightly, then swept Yun Luo Fairy into Shura Palace and turned back to the outer room.

"May I ask the esteemed fellow's name? The two of us were disrespectful earlier and offended you and your friend from Demon Clan. Please forgive us." Chen Yuluan implored apologetically upon seeing Yuan Ming come out.

"As long as you comply obediently, I won't take your lives," Yuan Ming replied slowly, observing them.

"Who needs your mercy! We are weak in divine skills and lost to you, but our Su Nu Sect is not easily bullied. Dare to touch a hair on us today, and you'll pay a thousandfold price someday!" Wang Qi suddenly shouted beside.

"Junior Sister Wang, silence! This fellow daoist, my junior sister is impulsive and straightforward, please forgive her," Chen Yuluan reprimanded Wang Qi and then quickly apologized to Yuan Ming, begging for leniency.

Yuan Ming wasn't angry and suddenly appeared beside Wang Qi, placing a hand on her head.

Wang Qi's face changed with panic, trying to struggle but her body was held immobile by an invisible force.

Yuan Ming promptly performed the Soul Searching Technique, surging black mist into her head.

"Soul Searching Technique!" Chen Yuluan exclaimed in panic, a soft bang sounded from her sleeve, and a spray of black needles shot out towards Yuan Ming.

However, Vajra's figure blurred, standing before Yuan Ming, raising a hand to create a visible shockwave that scattered all the black needles.

Chen Yuluan's body was also lifted by the shockwave, flying backward and landing heavily, immediately falling unconscious.