Li Chang’an could see the confusion on the faces of Gu Qinghong and the others.

He explained, "This little girl looks just like a childhood friend of mine from back in the Mortal Realm."

"So that’s why."

Understanding dawned on everyone.

She was simply a flower that looked like one he once knew.

With countless Mortal Realms and billions of living beings, it was inevitable that a face would appear resembling someone from the past.

Most of them had experienced something similar.

From their reactions, Li Chang’an determined that none of them had detected the girl’s hidden Spirit Body.

’Even Zi Xi didn’t see it.’

He was secretly relieved, but also a little puzzled.

As the Saintess of the Purple Mist Sect, Zi Xi should have a High Tier Illusion-Breaking Treasure on her.

Li Chang’an’s Stone Eye was only a Tier Three Middle Grade Treasure, but it could reveal the girl’s abnormality. Why couldn’t Zi Xi see it?

’It’s not an issue with Zi Xi, but with the Stone Eye.’

Li Chang’an mused to himself.

The Stone Eye’s special qualities had shown themselves years ago.

According to ancient records, even the Tier Four methods of many Nascent Soul Major Sects couldn’t see through Mo Qingkuang’s Bloodline.

But the Stone Eye, a mere Tier Three Treasure, had allowed Li Chang’an to identify Cultivators who had been implanted with the Bloodline.

’This thing is a bit strange. It doesn’t seem like a refined Magical Treasure. It’s more like a real eye.’

After a moment of thought, Li Chang’an quietly put the Stone Eye away.

In any case, the item was still beneficial to him now, so there was no need to delve too deeply into its origins.

He looked down and asked the little girl, "What’s your name?"

"Senior, I... I don’t have a name. Everyone just calls me Little Yu’Er."

The little girl was a bit timid as she spoke of her past.

She was indeed a beggar and had been wandering for as long as she could remember, suffering constantly from hunger and exhaustion.

The reason she wanted to pursue Cultivation Immortality was because she had heard that Immortals didn’t need to eat; they could feast on rosy clouds and consume Qi.

"Mm, it’s true that Immortals don’t go hungry."

Li Chang’an smiled.

He cast a Water Element Technique, washing the dirt and grime from her body and draping a brand-new white robe over her.

Little Yu’Er’s eyes brightened. Her small hands clutched the robe, which felt as fine as silk, and a look of pure joy appeared on her delicate little face.

Soon, the test outside the Mountain Gate was over.

Aside from the one with the Earth Spirit Root and Little Yu’Er, only two others had Spiritual Roots that reached Middle Grade.

The rest all had mediocre talent.

Zi Xi didn’t linger. She controlled the Flying Ship and entered the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Next, everyone took their seats in the main hall of the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Zi Xi sat in the host’s seat and explained the Purple Mist Sect’s decision to the assembly.

"The Ancient Ruins Secret Realm is filled with opportunities. The Purple Mist Sect has decided to compete for it!"

Everyone had their suspicions before, and now that it was finally confirmed, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

"The Purple Mist Sect is finally willing to make a move."

"The Yellow Sand Sect has long since entered the fray. As Huang Sha True Monarch’s disciple, Shi Hu Master shouldn’t have interfered in the affairs of the Two Domains."

"Thankfully, the Saintess eliminated Shi Hu Master for us."

The crowd spoke up one after another, all expressing their support.

Hearing their words, the expressions of the many Golden Core Masters from the Purple Mist Sect turned a little strange.

When had Zi Xi acted to kill Shi Hu Master?

Clearly, there was a misunderstanding.

Zi Xi spoke calmly, "Everyone, you’ve misunderstood. The death of Shi Hu Master has nothing to do with the Purple Mist Sect."

Xiong Yan asked, "Saintess, wasn’t it you who acted in secret to relieve the pressure on us?"

"No, we never acted."

"This..."

Everyone looked at each other, completely baffled.

If not Zi Xi, then who could it be?

In the entire Southern Domain, no one could have killed Shi Hu Master so quickly.

"The matter is not yet settled."

Zi Xi spoke again, denying any connection to the incident.

Everyone understood that given her status, if she had really been the one to kill him, there would be no reason to deny it.

No one knew that Li Chang’an, sitting in the corner, was the true culprit who had killed Shi Hu Master.

Li Chang’an had no intention of revealing this fact. He didn’t join the conversation, but simply pondered the matter of the Spirit Body.

’Is it possible to seize those special symbols and turn myself into a Spirit Body?’

He had pondered this question for many years.

He naturally wanted to become a Spirit Body and gain a faster cultivation speed.

Unfortunately, he had never succeeded over the years.

Beside him, Little Yu’Er was talking with the little girl in brocade clothes.

The little girl in brocade said, "Little Yu’Er, my name is Song Xianglan. Since you don’t have a name, why don’t you take my family name? How about we call you Song Yu’Er from now on?"

Little Yu’Er looked a little lost, then thought about it carefully.

"Song Yu’Er?"

"That’s right, what do you think? From now on, you’ll be part of my Song Family. My Song Family gets to eat their fill at every meal."

A hint of pride appeared on Song Xianglan’s little face.

It was clear that her family held a high status in the Mortal Realm.

"Little Yu’Er, your Spiritual Root is too poor, so you won’t get far on the path of cultivation. But don’t worry, we entered the Cultivation Realm in the same group. I’ll protect you from now on."

"Thank you, Sister Xianglan."

After the two little ones had their chat, Little Yu’Er tugged on the corner of Li Chang’an’s sleeve and asked timidly, "Senior, can I have the surname Song?"

"You can. Changqing Mountain doesn’t have many rules. You can have whatever surname you want."

Li Chang’an didn’t care about such things.

He had only taken the little girl in to explore the secrets of the Spirit Body.

’A Nascent Soul Influence should have more records regarding Spirit Bodies. I’ll ask Muyu first.’

At this thought, Li Chang’an activated the Blood-Dripping Incarnation he had left on Changqing Mountain.

He was just about to go find Jiang Muyu.

Just then, he suddenly sensed someone spying on Changqing Mountain!

’Wei Xu?’

Li Chang’an caught a trace of a familiar aura.

Besides Wei Xu, there were three other unfamiliar auras.

’It seems Huang Sha True Monarch’s killing intent toward me hasn’t faded. He must have urged his disciple to act.’

Li Chang’an wasn’t worried.

If Wei Xu dared to come, he would give him a taste of a Tier Four Divination technique.

However, the man was Huang Sha True Monarch’s disciple, after all. He couldn’t let him die on Changqing Mountain.

’I need to find a scapegoat.’

Li Chang’an thought for a moment, his gaze turning toward the border of the Two Domains.

Liu Xuanfeng’s father, Liu Haichao, the Saint Child of the Purple Mist Sect, was quite powerful and would make a good candidate.

...

「Meanwhile.」

Wei Xu was also deep in thought.

He hid in the shadows, sizing up the entire Changqing Mountain.

To deal with Changqing Mountain, he had invited three Tier Three Top Grade Array Masters from the Yellow Sand Sect.

"You three, are you confident you can break this Array on Changqing Mountain?"

The three exchanged a look before giving their answer.

"Breaking it won’t be difficult, but it will most likely cause a commotion. Once we break the Array, are you confident you can end the fight quickly, Saint Child?"