An Old Acquaintance

Sam Daoist's heart burned with passion, so intense that his palms sweated and a fine layer of water droplets condensed on the teacup.

"Could you perhaps introduce me to the different types of beauties, Fellow Daoist Sam?" Mu Hongyuan had stumbled upon a blind spot in his knowledge.

"Of course!" Sam Daoist blurted out.

"The ranking of beauties in this world is often intricate and complex. Practicality is one aspect, aesthetic appeal is another, and strength is yet another... Ultimately, it was Dieyi Daojun's evaluation that became universally applicable—the ranking of handsome men is divided into nine grades: Grindstone Grade, Moss Grade Sky-Reaching Grade, Star-Washing Grade, Frost-Congealing Grade Star Grade, Frost Grade, Lofty Peaks Grade, Jade-Holding Grade, Zhengyue Grade, Riding the Wind Grade."

"The ranking of beauties is also divided into nine grades: Dew-Congealing Grade, Perched Moss Grade, Moon-Washing Grade, Frost-Supporting Grade, Perched Cloud Grade, Perched Mist Grade, Pearl-Holding Grade, Ningxiu Grade, and Pillow Smoke! Once they reach the highest grade, it is difficult to distinguish between them, hence people often use the ranking of women to summarize men and women."

"I once saw a woman of the [Pearl-Holding Grade] from afar. She was a concubine of a Violet Palace Adept Mansion. She was truly beautiful, with skin as white as ice and bones as white as jade, and a face as lovely as a fairy..."

Sam Daoist was lost in thought when he suddenly noticed that Mu Hongyuan was looking at him. How rude of him to praise another beauty in front of a true beauty!

He was startled and secretly annoyed, so he quickly said again:

"Of course! Even without lifting her veil, Lady Han's beauty, judging solely by her figure and demeanor, is at least [ of the Pillow Smoke]!"

Mu Hongyuan did not reply, Sam Daoist felt even more annoyed, realizing that he should not have used the ratings of outside women to judge the Fairy, as that would have been a desecration.

"I remember that the three thousand men and women who participated in the Yin-Yang Plan were qualified to undergo the [Qi Awakening Ritual], right?"

Mu Hongyuan suddenly changed the subject and asked about the Qi Awakening Ritual.

The influence of the Golden Core Dao Lord on the secular world is beyond imagination.

It was merely a temporary shortage of cultivation resources, but the entire country and even the surrounding area responded to the decree within a day, and all related activities were suspended. All slots for the Qi Awakening Ritual were also allocated to those qualified to become [Beauty].

The Qi Awakening Ritual is equivalent to the awakening of the Heavenly Dao, which will bring about an increase in strength and also improve one's appearance, since the strong are never ugly.

Those men and women who are not selected will be recruited by their respective families; they are promising talents and good-looking.

"Yes, yes. Does the Fairy have any descendants who need spiritual awakening? Perhaps we can snag a spot here!"

Sam Daoist has no longer been able to attend to the important tasks of the sect.

Sect? Master? Dao Lord?

Wherever his Path Sam Daoist is, it is of utmost importance.

The Qi Awakening Ritual is the key to successful cultivation. Without it, the success rate of Qi Awakening Ritual Foundation Establishment is only half, and only one in a hundred can reach the Violet Palace.

With the Qi Awakening Ritual, the success rate of Foundation Establishment reaches 20%, and almost every Violet Palace Adept Person has successfully awakened their spirit!

"I agree. I'll reserve the spot." Mu Hongyuan calmly closed her teacup, the lid gently tapping against the rim with a crisp sound. She gestured for Sam Daoist to leave.

"The Fairy's affairs are my affairs, Sam Daoist's affairs!"

Sam's eyes were so determined, it was as if he were about to break through to the Violet Palace.

He will definitely do his utmost to help Mu Hongyuan with this matter!

The two walked out of the conference room and passed through the lobby. Mu Hongyuan glanced at the lucky people collected by Sam Daoist and suddenly stopped.

"What's wrong?" Sam Daoist turned around immediately.

Mu Hongyuan pointed to a person huddled in the corner.

"Fellow Daoist Sam, I saw an old acquaintance inside. May we exchange a few words?"

"Certainly!"

Fifteen minutes later, Mu Hongyuan calmly sipped his tea, watching Ansen sitting in the cage, without saying a word.

Ansen remained silent, but kept his head down, not looking at anyone, and just stared blankly.

After a while, Mu Hongyuan spoke up:

"Your name is Ansen?"

Ansen suddenly looked up.

"Asking my name? What are you playing at? I already knew you were Survivor!"

Mu Hongyuan didn't react, but simply asked again in the same tone, "Your name is Ansen?"

"Scream! Scream your mother's mother! Screw your mother's mother! Now look what's happened! In the last era, they treated me like a dog to be walked around; in this era, they've bought me back like a dog! You..."

Ansen was getting a little angry. He pointed with his little finger, and the rap began.

Damn it, I was blocked at the door by a guy in the Early Foundation Establishment of Foundation Establishment at the beginning, so I couldn't rebuild my cultivation. Then I ate more than a dozen strange pills in one day, and now I'm almost turning into a little boy and girl!

My brother has gone from being Tyro to Tyson, and he's about to become my wife!

At this moment, Ansen realized he was sitting like a duck, and in a panic, he plopped down with his legs spread wide, trying to project an air of dominance.

"Speak properly." Mu Hongyuan said calmly and slowly.

"These are just people who want to sleep with you, that's why they talk to you like that. I'm impotent, I won't tolerate that!"

Ansen was impatient, very assertive, and displayed his masculine qualities.

Mu Hongyuan thought for a moment, then slowly removed his veil...

Three minutes later.

"So, you've already completed the first Fairy Tale of this era?" Mu Hongyuan inquired.

"Yes! It's already in effect!" Ansen replied seriously, but his eyes were somewhat unfocused.

"The content of the Fairy Tale."

"It follows the same template as the first Fairy Tale of the last era, but the ending is anchored in the fact that Luosu joins the Yin-Yang Plan and is appreciated..."

Ansen answered honestly.

The information was too limited; the only real world he could access was the detailed information about the Yin-Yang Plan. Therefore, the ending decisively brought Luosu into the picture and rescued him.

As for why he didn't target Mu Hongyuan, Ansen himself didn't know.

The animal was rescued, but it ended up back in its original owner's hands.

As for Luosu, with such a plan overseen by powerful figures and nurtured by the entire force, it would be extremely difficult for the other party to rebuild their cultivation, making it not much better than for themselves.

This world is truly rife with hypocrites.

As for why not just hardcode it?

Ansen's Fairy Tales never end with anyone dying; they are always happy endings, and the Protagonist and important supporting characters never die.

Surprisingly, the cost of this Fairy Tale was not high, even less than that of the previous era.

It seems that starting with Luosu is also unfavorable.

Mu Hongyuan remained silent, seemingly lost in thought, while Ansen's Spineback was slightly hunched.

Mu Hongyuan is now sitting in the superior position; he's still in the cage, and if he lies down, he can see her feet.

She doesn't seem to be wearing shoes, should we lie down...?