Immortality System: Cultivating with Girls

"Then Xiao Rou will wait here for Wang to return." Xiao Rou took a step back, obediently nodding her head, displaying the pitiable demeanor of a young, timid wife.

Wen Zhixing turned his head without showing any emotion.

The prompt panel also popped up timely:

[Her gaze upon you is obedient and sensible, but hidden depths lurk with schemes. Do not indulge yourself.]

Wen Zhixing was naturally aware of this. He knew all too well the nature of the women from the Wonderous Palace. He was confident in himself, but not so arrogant as to believe he could win over the Wonderous Palace's people with just one night of intimacy. It was all just an act for the occasion.

The next moment, Wen Zhixing didn't look back, transforming into a streak of light and departing. He had to deal with Ning Shan first; this was an opportunity he absolutely could not afford to miss.

As soon as Wen Zhixing left, Xiao Rou's meek and weak expression vanished, replaced by a thoughtful look. Having lived in the Wonderous Palace for so long, she was naturally not as weak as she appeared on the surface. She knew about the devil seed planted in Wen Zhixing. Her purpose here was to observe Wen Zhixing's every move.

After being implanted with a devil seed, the original divine soul would be devoured by the new devil soul, thus becoming a devil servant. And the devil servant would instinctively submit to the person who refined the devil seed. This method of refining the devil seed was actually derived from the birth laws of the devil race. Within the devil race, the hierarchy is rigid and almost irreversible, which also leads to the absence of rebellion among devil servants. But Si Nanyan was not of the devil race. Si Nanyan was always afraid of accidents, no matter how small the chances might be. This was why Xiao Rou was sent to keep constant watch.

"Wang Shouzhen actually went to comprehend the refining path?" Xiao Rou mused. The devil race is known for their brutal nature; few devils would seek to understand the refining path. However, that is not to say there are none. Xiao Rou silently noted this point. She didn't think too much of it, simply considering this devil soul a little different. It wasn't too big of a problem.

Meanwhile, Ning Shan had already arrived outside a secret chamber. Wen Zhixing had guessed correctly: this place was indeed where he and Ning Shan had stayed before. Unlike before, the area outside the secret chamber was currently deserted. The original guards were either dead or healing their injuries, so they naturally couldn't be present.

The moment Ning Shan landed, her body went limp, and she nearly collapsed.

"Xiao Yu." Ning Shan gritted her teeth and called out. Having hurried on her way with such exertion, the problem with her Sea of Qi had become even more severe. Now, she didn't even dare to circulate her Spiritual Qi.

"Ning, what's wrong?" Shortly after, a woman named Xiao Yu rushed over from afar. She was one of the few guards not severely injured and had therefore been assigned to patrol duty. Hearing Ning's call, she hurried over to support her.

"Quick, help me inside," Ning Shan said, her face pale and her voice weak.

"Yes, Ning," Xiao Yu replied, nodding hurriedly. She clearly understood how dire Ning's condition was.

Soon, with Xiao Yu's help, Ning Shan entered the secret chamber and began preparing for closed-door cultivation.

"Xiao Yu, stay here... guard the place for me, do... do not let anyone... get close..." Ning Shan instructed, her eyes closed.

"Yes, Ning," Xiao Yu nodded solemnly. She hurried to the door and pressed the mechanism.

BOOM! The heavy door of the secret chamber slammed shut. Simultaneously, the array formation activated, preventing anyone from the outside from entering.

"Whew..." Hearing the secret chamber door close, Ning Shan's tense heart finally eased. When injured, one only feels safe in such a secluded space.

However, as the door shut, an odd smile appeared on Xiao Yu's face. Of course, Ning Shan did not notice this.

A jade slip appeared in Ning Shan's hand.

"This Fortune Divine Devil Skill... I have yet to master it completely; I can only give it a try with what little I know now," Ning Shan sighed internally. The Fortune Divine Devil Skill wasn't just about changing one's appearance; it was a top-tier devil path cultivation skill, encompassing all manner of profundities. To date, no one had reportedly fully comprehended it. Legend had it that complete mastery could even allow one to join the ranks of the Fortune Divine Devil clan. Some days ago, Ning Shan had also received this cultivation skill from Feng Ruoli. However, her comprehension abilities were not particularly outstanding, making it incredibly difficult to grasp. So far, she had only managed to scratch the surface. "Just trying to comprehend one of the secret skills should still be possible. I'll risk it!"

"Ning, are you cultivating a secret skill?" Suddenly, Xiao Yu stepped forward slowly, asking with curiosity.

"Mhm." Ning Shan frowned and opened her eyes. At a time like this, she didn't want to be disturbed, but she needed Xiao Yu to guard her during cultivation, so she couldn't openly show her displeasure.

"Xiao Yu, this cultivation skill is of great importance. I can't just give it to you. If you wish to practice it, wait until Master emerges from closed-door cultivation. I can speak to Master on your behalf then," Ning Shan said, forcing a smile.

"Ah… this… that… then I'll be troubling you, Ning…" Xiao Yu covered her mouth with her hands, as if stunned by an immense surprise.

"Alright. In that case, guard me well. I cannot be disturbed while I comprehend it. Later, I'll need your help with something," Ning Shan reminded her again.

"Yes, Ning!" Xiao Yu's face showed a solemn expression.

Seeing this, Ning Shan paid her no more heed and immersed her entire mind in the Fortune Divine Devil Skill.

However, as soon as she closed her eyes, Xiao Yu's gaze became even stranger, fixed intently on the jade slip.

"The jade slip must contain the Fortune Divine Devil Skill..." A faint, almost imperceptible smile touched Xiao Yu's lips. It hadn't been in vain, lurking for so long. Finally, she had a chance to obtain this cultivation skill. "Heaven is helping me!" Xiao Yu was overjoyed internally but restrained herself from acting impulsively. Now was not the best time. She had to wait a bit longer. Ning Shan was not weak; this attempt had to be foolproof.

「Time passed, minute by minute, second by second.」

Ning Shan's originally pale face suddenly flushed red, as if she had reached a critical moment in her cultivation.

"This is the moment of success or failure," Ning Shan thought, then her eyes snapped open, gleaming with a bright light. "Xiao Yu, come here and lend me a hand."

"Yes, Ning." Xiao Yu silently moved behind Ning Shan.

"There's something wrong with my Sea of Qi; the Spiritual Qi is now completely chaotic. Xiao Yu, I'm counting on you to help me guide the flow of Spiritual Qi in my body," Ning Shan said through clenched teeth. This was why she had kept Xiao Yu around.

"Ning, I understand!" Xiao Yu immediately sat cross-legged. A thread of Spiritual Qi flowed from her palm, beginning to circulate within Ning Shan's body. Soon, the turbulent Spiritual Qi inside Ning Shan slowly coalesced and began to circulate regularly again.

"Thank you..." Ning Shan inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.

However, the next moment, she sensed something was wrong again.

"Xiao Yu, what are you doing!" Ning Shan exclaimed, seeing the Spiritual Qi inside her body was actually reversing. In an instant, her aura became even more unstable. Her already damaged Sea of Qi churned more violently.

"Ah… I… I don't know…" Xiao Yu also showed a panic-stricken expression.

"You… hurry and help me!" Ning Shan, having no time to blame Xiao Yu, could only plead for her help again.

"Okay, here I come, Ning. Please bear with it," Xiao Yu nodded with a smile, showing not the slightest guilt.

"What?" Ning Shan was taken aback, her expression changing slightly. She realized something was very wrong!

BOOM!

The next moment, a surge of violent Spiritual Qi rushed into her body. Instantly, the meridians in Ning Shan's body couldn't withstand it and began to rupture, inch by inch.

"Xiao Yu! You!" Ning Shan was furious. She had never imagined Xiao Yu would turn on her. But in her current state, she was at her absolute limit; forget fighting back, she couldn't even protect herself.

"Xiao Yu, have I wronged you in any way?" Ning Shan panicked and quickly asked. She knew she had to placate Xiao Yu now and stop her from attacking further.

"No," Xiao Yu shook her head.

"Then… then you want this cultivation skill? Here, I'll give it to you," Ning Shan said, finally understanding. Xiao Yu's goal was this cultivation skill.

"Thank you, Ning. You're always so kind," Xiao Yu said as she accepted the jade slip. Her voice slowly began to change, and a sweet smile spread across her face.

"You… you're not Xiao Yu!" Hearing the familiar voice, Ning Shan's eyes flew open wide.

Before her, the "Xiao Yu" disguise was slowly being peeled away.