You're finished, you've completely fallen.

Xia Wantang's expression remained unreadable as she feigned a look of pity.

"What a shame. If Junior Brother Xiao were an Intermediate Alchemist, I could rely on you for alchemy in the future."

"Of course, I'll provide the spirit herbs and payment."

She said this to lay the groundwork for future interactions.

Otherwise, even if Xiao Rui topped the Inner Sect Grand Competition and became a personal disciple of the Azure Cloud Palace's Palace Lord, they might not have many opportunities for close contact.

Xia Wantang: I'm really racking my brain to improve his favorability!

Hearing this, Xiao Rui's eyes lit up. Senior Sister Xia is inviting me again! That means I can see her often in the future.

He couldn't help but be moved. Speaking faster than he thought, he said, "Okay, Senior Sister Xia. If I become an Intermediate Alchemist in the future, I'll definitely help you with alchemy."

Elder Sword, who was secretly eavesdropping: ...Kid, how long have you known her, and she's already figured out your whole background!

If Xia Wantang hadn't had genuinely good intentions towards Xiao Rui, Elder Sword would have been tempted to sharpen his blade and go after her.

Xia Wantang smiled and extended her hand. "Then let's pinky swear. We have a deal."

As she spoke, she hooked her finger, signaling Xiao Rui to join in the pinky swear.

Looking at her delicate, slender hand, like a tender willow branch, Xiao Rui's heart skipped a beat. He silently swallowed before reaching out his hand.

[Host gained 2 Favorability Points from Xiao Rui. Current Favorability: 42. Faith Points gained: 20.]

[Wow, this Xiao Rui is practically a gift-giver! It's only been half a day, and he's already given me 17 points.]

Xia Wantang: Hehe, I think I've figured out how to handle Xiao Rui.

After they finished pinky swearing, it was getting late.

Xia Wantang knew not to be too greedy. It was best to stop while she was ahead, and she should head back to Luoxia City. "Junior Brother Xiao, thank you for today. I had a great time."

"When I get back to Azure Cloud Palace, I'll come find you to hang out."

Xiao Rui felt a pang of reluctance, but hearing that Xia Wantang would actively seek him out upon her return soothed his emotions. "Okay, Senior Sister Xia. I wish you a safe journey."

Xia Wantang nodded, then took out her Jianjia Sword and flew away.

Seeing her figure blur into a streak, Elder Sword couldn't help but say, "Kid, you're done for. You've completely fallen for her!"

Xiao Rui didn't deny it. Instead, he remained silent and rode his sword back to Azure Cloud Palace.

Returning to the small forest, Xia Wantang was eager to draw her cards.

[Host, Host, you have a total of 22 draws available. Do you want to use them all, or save two?]

[You might not be able to draw cards for a long time after this~]

Xia Wantang hesitated for a moment. Under the strong temptation of "a single draw can bring miracles" that lingered in her mind, she managed to stabilize her resolve. "Let's just do twenty draws. Opportunities are scarce, so it's better to be steady. What if a single draw only yields basic pills?"

[Understood! Drawing now. Two ten-pulls, guaranteed to yield treasures of Immortal Grade or higher.]

Immediately, two purple lights flashed in Xia Wantang's mind.

[Congratulations Host, you obtained: Water Spirit Root (Immortal Grade Seventh Tier), Mandarin Duck Twin Swords (Heaven Grade Third Tier), True Essence Pill*4, Qi Replenishing Pill*4.]

[Congratulations Host, you obtained: Five Elements Amulet (Immortal Grade Sixth Tier), Black Wind Tiger Demonic Core (Heaven Grade Ninth Tier), Essence Restoration Pill*5, Energy Augmentation Pill*3.]

[Speak of the devil, Host, you now truly possess dual spirit roots! And it's an Immortal Grade Seventh Tier Water Spirit Root. Although it's not a mutated spirit root, its grade is slightly higher than your Ice Spirit Root.]

The Marrow Cleansing Body Purifying Pill from before was Immortal Grade Fifth Tier, so her Ice Spirit Root was naturally also Immortal Grade Fifth Tier.

"It's a shame. I drew the Water Spirit Root, which has the weakest attack power. Plus, the Ice Spirit Root is a mutation of the Water Spirit Root, so it feels a bit impractical."

[NONONO, that's not right, Host. Precisely because the Ice Spirit Root is a mutation of the Water Spirit Root, the combination of the two, one plus one is greater than two. Their compatibility is much higher than other spirit roots.]

[Furthermore, although the Water Spirit Root's attack is weaker, it has healing functions, allowing for rapid recovery from injuries. With the sharpness of the Ice Spirit Root combined with the healing of the Water Spirit Root, Host, you are now both offensive and defensive!]

Hearing this, Xia Wantang stroked her chin. "System, you're wasting your talent by not being a salesperson. You can praise anything until it shines."

"Oh right, what does this Five Elements Amulet do?"

She understood the Black Wind Tiger Demonic Core – it was a Wind Attribute Demonic Core, perfect for the Supreme Yin Demonic Physique. After absorbing these two demonic cores, the Supreme Yin Demonic Physique's cultivation should increase further.

As for the Mandarin Duck Twin Swords, they were a pair of light swords, Heaven Grade Third Tier. This grade was just enough for the original host's parents, and wouldn't attract the covetous eyes of stronger cultivators.

[The Five Elements Amulet can withstand one full-power attack from a cultivator in the mid-Spirit Emperor Realm. For this current body, it's still somewhat useful.]

[As for the Supreme Yin Demonic Physique, it will likely break through to the Spirit Emperor Realm soon, so it might not get to use it.]

"Let's keep them for now. Once both bodies break through to the Spirit Emperor Realm, we can give them away or sell them for spirit stones."

"For now, let's install the Water Spirit Root into this body."

[Received! Installing Spirit Root...]

[Host, you don't need to worry. It won't hurt this time because the Water Attribute is the gentlest and most healing attribute, capable of encompassing everything.]

As soon as the System finished speaking, Xia Wantang felt a gentle power surge through her entire body, warm and comforting.

In less than five minutes, the Water Spirit Root was fully integrated. She could clearly feel that her body was different from before, lighter and warmer.

Moreover, the speed at which spiritual power entered her body had also increased. She vaguely felt that she was only a hair's breadth away from breaking through.

"With two spirit roots, does that mean my cultivation speed has also doubled?"

[Cultivators with multiple spirit roots from birth don't necessarily achieve the same results as the Host currently does.]

[Cultivators with multiple spirit roots from birth may not have each spirit root fully developed. It's very likely that one is the main spirit root, and the others are auxiliary, with limited speed in absorbing spiritual power.]

[But the Host is different. Because you were originally a single spirit root, after refinement, your spirit root has become pure, and your cultivation speed has increased. You already had a 100% absorption rate.]

[The additional spirit roots are extra bonuses. They are complete, high-grade spirit roots, which is why the Host's spiritual power absorption rate is so fast right now.]

"I see. So, if I get more spirit roots in the future, won't it be awesome?"

[That's right. It's the same principle with demonic bloodlines. Although the additional demonic bloodlines will merge into the previous Spirit Feather Fox Demon Tribe Bloodline, the cultivation speed is also cumulative.]

"Hooray! It looks like I've really gotten the script for a cheat-level life."

Right, I still have two Wind Attribute demonic cores to refine.

Plus, the journey is long and arduous, and I'm bound to encounter some powerful individuals. It's safer to switch to the other body.

With that thought, Xia Wantang found a secluded corner, set up a barrier, switched bodies, and began refining the Black Wind Tiger Demonic Core and the Wind Wolf Demonic Core.

Heaven Grade demonic cores were perfect for her current state. In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, both demonic cores were fully refined and absorbed. Her cultivation also smoothly surged to the early stage of the Spirit Sovereign Realm, directly surpassing the Palace Lord of the Azure Cloud Palace.

"Hoo... It feels so good to be filled with power from head to toe."

As she stood up, Xia Wantang suddenly thought of a problem: this body didn't have an identity or a name yet. She couldn't possibly be called "Supreme Yin Demonic Physique" to everyone she met.

[Host, how about the name Tang Wan? It's simple and pleasant to hear, and it's also "Wantang" reversed.]

"Fine, I approve."

As a side note, the body of Tang Wan came with clothes, which were transformed from the fur of the Spirit Feather Fox.

She wore a light blue flowing robe that shimmered, and its material was impossible to discern.

The moon-white sash around her waist made her waist look incredibly slender, and her three thousand strands of black hair were tied up with a pair of blue butterfly-shaped hairpins, exuding an aura of lightness and agility.

With her preparations complete, Xia Wantang officially set off for Luoxia City.

Since she didn't have a suitable sword, and she was afraid of revealing any clues, she didn't use sword riding. Instead, she directly used her demonic power to fly.

After all, once her cultivation reached the Spirit Channeling Realm, she could fly directly through the air without relying on any external objects.

The Wind Attribute allowed for very fast flight. Two days later, Xia Wantang had covered half the distance.

The progress was faster than she had expected. She thought she might as well find a place to rest.

Just then, the System's voice urgently sounded:

[Host, Host! This System has detected the aura of a Son of Destiny in the small town ahead!]