I haven't even left this little courtyard, damn it!

Nuwa's careful inspection left her utterly stunned.

She had originally thought the courtyard paths were paved with ordinary pebbles, but now she discovered that they were all Chaos Spirit Stones!

And they had been used to lay several little paths throughout the courtyard!

What an extravagance!

Every single Chaos Spirit Stone here would spark a scramble even among Quasi-Saints if taken outside.

They were supreme materials for both refining artifacts and cultivation.

Looking at Jiang Ping, Nuwa suddenly found him unfathomably mysterious.

As though recalling something, Jiang Ping said apologetically, "Please wait a moment, Fairy. Let me prepare something, then we can chat while we eat."

Nuwa then saw the small pond in the middle of the courtyard and was once again deeply shaken.

A Primordial Spirit Spring was actually buried beneath it!

Legend had it that every Yuanhui, a Primordial Spirit Spring would give birth to Primordial Violet Qi. Yet here it had been casually placed in this little courtyard.

Then she looked toward a corner of the courtyard, where countless odds and ends were piled up.

Nuwa examined them closely, her beautiful eyes widening as terror surged through her heart.

The piles in several corners were actually all Companion Spirit Treasures of Chaos Demon Gods.

In the corner on the left was the Sword of Destruction belonging to Sky-Collapsing Daoist, who wielded the Law of Destruction!

Ahead of her was Old Ancestor Yin-Yang's Yin-Yang Treasure Mirror!

And there was also the Spirit Wood Staff of Spirit Wood Daoist, master of the Law of Life!

Nuwa looked dazed, as though she had glimpsed a heaven-shaking secret, and her wariness of Jiang Ping deepened immeasurably.

At the same time, she finally understood.

No wonder he had repeatedly emphasized that he was merely an ordinary living being and did not care about her origins or reputation. It turned out everything was within a single thought of his.

This great being was surely an existence comparable to the Dao Ancestor.

If she could obtain his guidance, perhaps she could become the first to attain sainthood, and the Heavenly Dao would surely bestow immense merit upon her!

However, she had to carefully ponder the profound intentions of this great being.

Why did he call himself an ordinary living being? Could it be that his cultivation had reached the very pinnacle of the Great Dao?

That had to be it. Once one's cultivation reached the level of a Saint, one became free of desires and demands, seeking only tranquility and effortless action!

Having understood this, Nuwa already knew how she should interact with this great being from now on.

She would forget her status as a Quasi-Saint and likewise assume the guise of an ordinary person.

At this moment, Jiang Ping came over carrying a basket of fruit and said apologetically, "Sorry to keep you waiting."

"This little courtyard is shabby, and I truly have nothing else to offer. I hope you won't mind, Fairy."

Nuwa smiled gently. "May I know your name, Young Master?"

Jiang Ping froze. "My name is Jiang Ping. And you, Fairy?"

Nuwa replied, "Please do not address me that way either, Young Master. I only know a few simple spells; I am not worthy of being called a Fairy. My surname is Feng!"

"So you are Miss Feng. You must be weary after traveling all this way. Why not have some fruit to quench your thirst?"

Nuwa secretly looked forward to it. This great being casually tossed even the Companion Spirit Treasures of Chaos Demon Gods into the corners of his courtyard. The Spirit Fruits he had specifically brought over were surely extraordinary, perhaps even comparable to Yellow Middle Plum.

Yet when she picked up an apple, she was slightly disappointed.

They turned out to be nothing more than ordinary fruits, without the slightest trace of Spiritual Energy.

Seeing the eager look in Jiang Ping's eyes, Nuwa thought to herself, This is also a token of the expert's goodwill. Though I have a feeling it will taste like chewing wax, I should at least put on an act. I cannot be discourteous.

Nuwa parted her rosy lips and casually took a bite.

Her jade-like hand trembled lightly, as though a bolt of lightning had flashed through her Primordial Spirit.

The flavor of this Spirit Fruit was simply exquisite!

She had never eaten such delicious Spirit Fruit before!

Nuwa struggled to maintain her composure, but the fruit seemed to possess some kind of magic, constantly tempting her until she simply could not stop.

She ate three or four in one go. Jiang Ping felt rather gratified; it seemed the prehistoric world was still full of kindness.

The Fairy before him clearly came from an extraordinary background and must have been accustomed to Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, yet she was still interested in his ordinary fruit and had even eaten several. She had truly given him plenty of face.

A faint blush rose on Nuwa's cheeks as she was about to speak.

Suddenly, she sensed something unusual and was instantly horrified!

Dao Principles!

This fruit contained a trace of Dao Principles!

Light flashed wildly through Nuwa's beautiful eyes, and her heart churned without end!

At her level of Quasi-Saint cultivation, it was no longer simply a matter of needing vast amounts of Spiritual Energy.

What mattered most was beginning to explore her own Dao, as well as the Dao of the Primordial World.

Dao Principles, Dao Rhyme, and Dao Sound could all be considered fragments of the various Great Daos within the Primordial World.

Though fragments of the Great Dao existed everywhere, absorbing and comprehending them was exceedingly difficult.

For instance, all manner of spirit treasures contained Dao Principles.

Houtian Spirit Treasures contained almost none, making them difficult to sense. Yet Xiantian Spirit Treasures were exceedingly precious—who would be willing to destroy the foundation of a spirit treasure merely to absorb and comprehend a trace of Dao Principles? That would simply be a monstrous waste.

Nuwa suppressed the excitement in her heart and stopped.

Jiang Ping asked curiously, "Does it not suit your palate? Eat some more. No one usually visits this place, so leaving these fruits here would only be a waste."

Nuwa smiled lightly. "In that case, this humble one shall not stand on ceremony with Young Master."

She told herself to know when to stop, lest she leave the great mighty one before her with the impression that she was insatiably greedy. But these Spirit Fruits were simply too tempting.

Besides, this great mighty one might not care for trivial formalities. In that case, neither would she stand on ceremony.

Nuwa no longer bothered with reserve and ate several more fruits in quick succession.

Her eyes shone with repeated flashes of wonder, and she was profoundly shaken.

She had originally assumed that the previous fruits had merely happened to contain a trace of Dao Principles. Yet the fruits she ate afterward almost all contained incomparably dense Great Dao laws.

As a disciple of the Dao Ancestor, born with the foundation of an innate deity, what kind of Spirit Fruit had she not eaten before?

Yet these Spirit Fruits appeared ordinary, while their effects far surpassed those of other Spirit Fruits.

Whether Zhen Yuanzi's Ginseng Fruit, the Xiantian Yellow Apricot, or the finest Purple-Patterned Flat Peach, none could compare in terms of the spiritual power and Great Dao laws they contained!

After eating so many fruits that contained dense Dao Principles, the bottleneck in Nuwa's realm immediately began to loosen.

Insights into the Great Dao surged like a tidal wave, fiercely battering her mind.

Nuwa longed to sit down right there and meditate upon her insights, but she feared displeasing Jiang Ping.

Suppressing the urgency in her heart, she said apologetically, "Young Master, this humble one has disturbed you today. I shall take my leave now. Should fate allow, I will come visit again someday."

Jiang Ping's smile instantly froze, and regret filled his heart. He must have been a poor host.

After all these years, a guest had finally come—and such a beautiful Fairy at that. They had only just met and had not even had the chance to get to know each other properly, yet now there would be no chance.

What a life doomed to bachelorhood. When would he ever find a girlfriend?

Jiang Ping could only say helplessly, "If that is the case, I won't keep you. Mountains are high and waters far; Fairy, travel safely."

Nuwa nodded gently, but then she suddenly attained enlightenment.

The great mighty one was reminding her not to rush recklessly after quick success!

Nuwa immediately felt somewhat annoyed with herself, silently reproaching herself.

She should not have stuffed herself, wiped her mouth, and run off just like that. It was only a little insight, yet she had been far too impatient.

What did such a small insight amount to in the eyes of a great mighty one? She had truly been too rash.

Having understood this, she looked at Jiang Ping with firm resolve and bowed. "Many thanks, Young Master, for showing me the way. Your words have awakened me from a dream. This humble one had become fixated on appearances."

Jiang Ping's smile immediately turned awkward, and his heart was full of confusion.

Who am I? What did I say?

Showed you the way?

I haven't even left this little courtyard, damn it!