Chapter Summaries

Qin Jiuge captured Bai Feifei in the Three Kings Secret Realm and brought her back to Ancient Ye City, where he demanded that she find him a life-extending treasure. Bai Feifei realized he intended to use her and threatened to kill herself rather than trust his promise to release her.

• Qin Jiuge used his Supreme Realm chains to capture Bai Feifei after she tried to distract him with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.
• Bai Feifei woke in an unfamiliar room in Ancient Ye City with her Storage Ring taken, and Qin Jiuge entered to explain that he had left her unharmed for now.
• Qin Jiuge demanded that Bai Feifei find a Life-Prolonging Pill or another way to extend his life, and revealed that he had placed a Live and Die Together blood curse on her.
• Bai Feifei accused Qin Jiuge of being untrustworthy and warned that she could blow herself up, leaving him with nothing.

Bai Feifei entered a Venomous Oath Curse with Qin Jiuge and continued plotting to escape his control. By morning, both were still wary of each other, and Qin Jiuge had found no new way to monitor her thoughts.

• Qin Jiuge offered Bai Feifei a Venomous Oath Curse, and she inspected it before agreeing to the pact.
• Bai Feifei demanded that Qin Jiuge remove all restraints on her, and he agreed.
• Bai Feifei brooded over losing the Three Kings Secret Realm and decided Qin Jiuge had to die.
• Qin Jiuge considered how to keep Bai Feifei under control but could not penetrate the technique sealing her thoughts.
• Qin Jiuge failed to get useful help from the system, and Bai Feifei emerged from her room the next morning.

Qin Jiuge followed Bai Feifei to the Green Jade Auction, where he threatened her with the Blood Curse after spotting powerful cultivators who could help her escape his control. They both pretended to be devoted spouses before the watching crowd, and the chapter left them entering the auction under their competing deceptions.

• Bai Feifei told Qin Jiuge that the Green Jade Auction would offer treasures useful for breaking through to the Immortal Realm, and he agreed to attend.
• Qin Jiuge and Bai Feifei learned that Ancient Ye City belonged to the Chaos Sect and arrived at the Green Jade Auction.
• After Qin Jiuge noticed Supreme Realm experts nearby, he grabbed Bai Feifei’s sleeve and warned that he would detonate the Blood Curse if she sought help or betrayed him.
• Bai Feifei acted like Qin Jiuge’s devoted wife, while Qin Jiuge played along by claiming he wanted to cure her Cold Poison.

At the auction, Qin Jiuge used his devoted-husband act to win sympathy and donations from naïve young cultivators, including a Supreme-realm treasure. He reassured them that he and Bai Feifei would be honest while privately treating the exchange as a successful con.

• Qin Jiuge overheard guests discussing how difficult it would be for him and Bai Feifei to obtain treasures capable of reaching the Immortal Realm.
• Qin Jiuge continued pretending to be a devoted husband, moving several gullible young cultivators to offer help.
• The young cultivators gave Qin Jiuge several Storage Rings, and he discovered that one contained a Supreme-realm Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure.
• Qin Jiuge thanked the young cultivators and promised to be grateful if Bai Feifei's cold poison was cured.
• The young cultivators praised Qin Jiuge and Bai Feifei as good people and asked whether they would deceive them, and Qin Jiuge assured them they would not.

Qin Jiuge and Bai Feifei argued over how to divide the cultivation resources they expected to gain from the Green Jade Auction. As the auction approached, Qin Jiuge rested while Bai Feifei got up, and he stopped her to ask where she was going.

• Qin Jiuge learned that the young cultivators he had met belonged to a circle that judged members by talent and character, then left with Bai Feifei.
• Qin Jiuge called Bai Feifei his wife and teased her about acting together, while Bai Feifei demanded a share of the auction resources.
• Bai Feifei argued that Qin Jiuge already had treasures from the Three Kings Secret Realm and deserved to give her some, but Qin Jiuge said he would share resources after reaching the Immortal Realm.
• Qin Jiuge planned to route his resources through the Dragon Clan and considered relying on old ties with Xiao Yan and other factions.
• As the Green Jade Auction drew near, Bai Feifei relaxed in her chair, then got up; Qin Jiuge asked where she was going.

Bai Feifei used a Jade Token to enlist the Song Family of the Green Jade Auction to deal with Qin Jiuge, then returned to their private room and tried to conceal her plans. Qin Jiuge exposed his suspicion and activated the Blood Curse, leaving Bai Feifei begging for mercy.

• Bai Feifei left Qin Jiuge to investigate the gathering while privately vowing to kill him for taking the opportunities from the Three Kings Secret Realm.
• Bai Feifei presented her Jade Token to a Green Jade Auction steward, who brought her to the Song Family head because the token required the family to fulfill her demand.
• The Song Family head agreed that the Green Jade Auction could handle a Half-Step Immortal Realm opponent, and Bai Feifei returned to Qin Jiuge.
• Qin Jiuge warned Bai Feifei not to betray him and activated the Blood Curse, causing her unbearable pain until she begged him to stop.

Qin Jiuge kept Bai Feifei under control while they attended the Green Jade Auction, where Fox Girl Bai Zhenzhen was put up for sale. Bai Feifei tried to provoke Qin Jiuge into bidding, but he claimed he cared only about the Withered Lingzhi.

• Qin Jiuge withdrew Bai Feifei's blood curse, and she promised to cooperate while secretly growing more resentful.
• Qin Jiuge and Bai Feifei attended the crowded Green Jade Auction, where he noted that the Heaven-grade Withered Wood Lingzhi would suit Tian Yao Kui.
• The auctioneer offered Fox Girl Bai Zhenzhen, a direct descendant of the Sky Fox Lineage with the Charm Bone Physique, for a starting bid of one million five hundred thousand Cultivation Origin Stones.
• Bai Feifei urged Qin Jiuge to bid on Bai Zhenzhen, hoping to gain access to his resources if the Green Jade Auction killed him.
• Qin Jiuge declined to bid, saying he wanted the Withered Lingzhi and had lost interest in worldly things, while Bai Feifei grumbled to herself.

At the Green Jade Auction, the Gu Family and Xiao Family clashed over the Withered Wood Lingzhi until the Auctioneer forced them to back down. When the other bidders fell silent, Qin Jiuge broke the deadlock with a bid of five million five hundred thousand cultivation origin stones, drawing both Old Ancestors’ attention.

• A mysterious buyer won Bai Zhenzhen for over five million cultivation origin stones.
• Qin Jiuge bid one million five hundred thousand cultivation origin stones for the Withered Wood Lingzhi, but other guests quickly outbid him.
• The Gu Family's Old Ancestor bid five million cultivation origin stones and called on the guests to yield the treasure to the Gu Family.
• Xiao Zhantian challenged the Gu Family's claim and raised the bid to five million two hundred thousand cultivation origin stones.
• The Auctioneer invoked the Green Jade Auction House's authority, and the Gu Family's Old Ancestor and Xiao Zhantian backed down.
• Qin Jiuge bid five million five hundred thousand cultivation origin stones, prompting both Old Ancestors to turn their attention toward him.

Qin Jiuge let the bidding on the Withered Wood Lingzhi rise while planning to take advantage of the chaos, then left the auction house with Bai Feifei. They found the Xiao Family and the Gu Family waiting on the main street, and Qin Jiuge warned Bai Feifei that they would be captured together if he fell.

• The Auctioneer threatened anyone who attacked inside the venue, and bidding on the Withered Wood Lingzhi continued toward six million Cultivation Origin Stones.
• Qin Jiuge told Bai Feifei he was only muddying the waters and planned to act once the bidding created an opportunity.
• Qin Jiuge reassured Bai Feifei that he valued her more than the Withered Wood Lingzhi, and the two waited through the remaining auction items.
• After the auction, Qin Jiuge offered to buy Bai Feifei a few items from the stalls, then stopped her from choosing more.
• Qin Jiuge and Bai Feifei encountered members of the Xiao Family and the Gu Family searching for them, and Qin Jiuge warned Bai Feifei they would be caught together if he fell.

Qin Jiuge and Bai Feifei evaded the major Lineages’ surveillance and waited for a chance to seize auction treasures. When a Far-Reaching Escort Agency carriage was ambushed, a chaotic battle erupted, while hidden observers watched for the survivors.

• Qin Jiuge warned Bai Feifei not to look back because major Lineages were watching them, and she followed him back to their room.
• Qin Jiuge admitted he planned to ambush the escort and take its treasures, then left in disguise as Bai Feifei followed to seek lesser spoils.
• Qin Jiuge reached the area near the auction venue, where raiders lay in wait for the auction shipments.
• A Far-Reaching Escort Agency carriage appeared, and outlaws including fighters from Azure Dragon Stronghold attacked it for its cargo.
• The Far-Reaching Escort Agency’s guards fought back, while Qin Jiuge watched from a distance and Bai Feifei waited nearby for an opportunity.
• Several figures watched the battle from a second-floor window, waiting for the fighters to weaken or fall.

Jin Wuye and the Jin Family Elders plotted to wait until the fighting in Ancient Ye City had weakened their rivals before seizing the treasures. As Qin Jiuge watched the struggle for the Withered Wood Lingzhi, Bai Feifei stayed close to him for safety, but six peak Supreme Realm figures were approaching their hiding place.

• Jin Wuye told the Jin Family Elders to let outsiders fight over Ancient Ye City's treasures so the Jin Family could claim the spoils later.
• Qin Jiuge called out Bai Feifei for coming to watch others fight and reap the benefits, and she insisted she had come to help him.
• High Person Tianyuan claimed the Withered Wood Lingzhi, but three peak Supreme Realm experts challenged him and attacked.
• Bai Feifei urged Qin Jiuge to abandon the Withered Wood Lingzhi, but he said he needed it to break through and tested whether she would accept responsibility.
• Bai Feifei sensed at least six peak Supreme Realm figures approaching their hiding place and suggested Qin Jiuge trade for other cultivation resources instead.

Qin Jiuge used his half-step immortal realm strength to seize the withered wood lingzhi and escape Ancient Ye City with Bai Feifei. He then pretended to enter seclusion for three days, leaving Bai Feifei to guard him under threat.

• Qin Jiuge summoned the Heaven-Slaying Demon Blade and killed the supreme realm peak pursuers, shocking Bai Feifei with his strength.
• Qin Jiuge explained that two other half-step immortal realm cultivators were in Ancient Ye City and that revealing his full strength would draw their attention.
• Qin Jiuge grabbed Bai Feifei, seized the withered wood lingzhi, and fled while Shangguan Shengtian and the Green Jade Auction House cultivator chose not to pursue them.
• Qin Jiuge killed the supreme realm cultivators who pursued them outside Ancient Ye City.
• Qin Jiuge told Bai Feifei he would enter seclusion for about three days and threatened to kill her if she misbehaved; Bai Feifei promised to stand guard.

Bai Feifei debated killing Qin Jiuge, then leaked the location of his retreat and the Withered Wood Lingzhi to lure others into attacking him. When no one came and Qin Jiuge emerged after breaking through to the Immortal Realm, he attacked her, and she fled as he pursued.

• Bai Feifei considered killing Qin Jiuge while he appeared to cultivate in seclusion, but decided against risking it herself.
• Bai Feifei leaked Qin Jiuge’s location and the Withered Wood Lingzhi, hoping treasure seekers would attack him for her.
• Qin Jiuge watched Bai Feifei’s actions with his Spiritual Sense and decided their relationship would be one of exploitation.
• No one came to the cave, and Qin Jiuge broke through to the Immortal Realm, prompting Bai Feifei to pretend she had loyally guarded him.
• Qin Jiuge attacked Bai Feifei, who tried to explain herself before fleeing as he pursued her.

Qin Jiuge failed to capture Bai Feifei after she escaped through a Spatial Teleportation Array, so he put Ancient Ye City on the hunt for her. At White Bone Abbey, he gave Tian Yao Kui treasures to prepare for her breakthrough, while Xu Lang and Li Xuanmiao confronted him for being left out.

• Bai Feifei escaped Qin Jiuge through a Spatial Teleportation Array, and he vowed to find and kill her.
• Qin Jiuge ordered Ancient Ye City to hunt Bai Feifei and promised rewards to anyone who killed her or supplied information.
• At White Bone Abbey, Qin Jiuge gave Tian Yao Kui treasures and resources, including the Three Kings Secret Realm, to help her prepare for a breakthrough to the Immortal Realm.
• Xu Lang and Li Xuanmiao blocked Qin Jiuge and demanded that he share some of his treasures with them.
• Qin Jiuge began explaining Bai Feifei and the Children of Destiny to Xu Lang and Li Xuanmiao.

Qin Jiuge persuaded Xu Lang and Li Xuanmiao to help him track down Bai Feifei, though they first searched him for Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. He explained that her Blood Curse Art let him follow her aura and that their contract-linked Fortune was needed to prepare for the pursuit.

• Qin Jiuge argued that he needed more Heavenly Mandate Fortune to grow stronger in the Supreme Immortal Realm.
• Xu Lang and Li Xuanmiao searched Qin Jiuge and took the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures he carried, while most of his wealth remained in his Portable Grotto-Heaven.
• Li Xuanmiao and Xu Lang hesitated to help Qin Jiuge, but both agreed after he moved to take action.
• Qin Jiuge revealed that he had planted the Blood Curse Art on Bai Feifei and could follow her aura.
• Qin Jiuge said Bai Feifei's vast fortune required thorough preparation and that the Fortune tied to Xu Lang and Li Xuanmiao's contracts just met the requirement.

Tian Yao Kui insisted on joining Qin Jiuge, Xu Lang, and Li Xuanmiao in investigating Bai Feifei, and revealed that the Dragon Clan Ancestor had given her the Nine-Clawed Dragon Pearl. Qin Jiuge agreed to let her come along, hoping the treasure might help against Bai Feifei.

• Tian Yao Kui appeared as the brothers prepared to leave and insisted on helping uncover Bai Feifei's secret.
• Xu Lang and Li Xuanmiao tried to dissuade Tian Yao Kui from traveling, but she pressured Li Xuanmiao to answer honestly.
• Qin Jiuge explained that Tian Yao Kui was not yet in the Supreme Realm and might struggle to control her Fortune while traveling.
• Tian Yao Kui revealed the Nine-Clawed Dragon Pearl and said the Dragon Clan Ancestor had given it to her to mend the rift between Qin Jiuge and the Dragon Clan.
• Tian Yao Kui explained that the Dragon Clan wanted a stronger bond with Qin Jiuge, and Qin Jiuge agreed to let her join the journey.

Bai Feifei joined the Golden Sun Sect to escape Qin Jiuge’s bounty, but Qin soon arrived and demanded that the sect hand her over. As the sect’s disciples searched for the culprit, Bai Feifei hid among them and hoped her identity would remain secret.

• After escaping the Heavenly Demon Mountain Range, Bai Feifei learned that Qin Jiuge had exposed his strength and placed a bounty on her.
• Bai Feifei decided to seek protection from a powerful faction and joined the Golden Sun Sect half a month later.
• Bai Feifei quietly absorbed her hidden cultivation resources while her strength rose without attracting notice.
• When Qin Jiuge arrived at the Golden Sun Sect and demanded that it hand over his target, the three patriarchs prepared to avoid provoking him.
• The Golden Sun Sect’s senior and True Disciples searched for the person who had angered Qin Jiuge, while Bai Feifei hid in the crowd.

Qin Jiuge tracked Bai Feifei to the Golden Sun Sect, where the Golden Sun Ancestor identified her and let him pursue her. Although Qin Jiuge sealed the surrounding space and his companions cornered her, Bai Feifei broke through the array with another trump card and escaped again.

• The Golden Sun Ancestor recognized Qin Jiuge and politely asked why he had come to the Golden Sun Sect.
• Qin Jiuge showed the wanted notice, and the Golden Sun Ancestor located Bai Feifei, who tried to flee using spatial power.
• Qin Jiuge activated a Binding Array that stopped Bai Feifei's teleportation, then descended to confront her.
• Bai Feifei defied Qin Jiuge as Xu Lang, Li Xuanmiao, and Tian Yao Kui joined him in closing in on her.
• Bai Feifei used an earthy-yellow shield to punch through the Binding Array and escape, leaving Xu Lang stunned.

Bai Feifei followed Elder Di’s directions into the Heavenly Yao Mountain range while Qin Jiuge pursued her, and Tian Yao Kui used their Demon Race connections to secure permission to continue. Bai Feifei suddenly vanished from Qin Jiuge’s senses, leaving him unable to find her.

• Elder Di told Bai Feifei to seek a hidden passage in the heart of Heavenly Yao Mountain and cultivate there until she reached the Immortal Realm.
• Qin Jiuge used a secret art to increase his speed and attacked Bai Feifei, forcing her to spend more of her protective trump cards.
• Bai Feifei reached the Heavenly Yao Mountain range and plunged into its forest as Demon Race members warned the pursuers to leave.
• Tian Yao Kui invoked the Dragon Clan and Ghost Fox Demon Emperor Clan, and the Immortal Realm demon allowed the group to continue pursuing Bai Feifei.
• Qin Jiuge lost Bai Feifei’s aura and failed to locate her with his divine sense.

Qin Jiuge realized Bai Feifei had hidden herself in a sanctuary beneath Heavenly Yao Mountain, but he and his allies could not sense her. He ordered them to search for her while Bai Feifei remained safely concealed in the Underground Palace and cultivated.

• Qin Jiuge conjectured that Bai Feifei had escaped into a sanctuary that blocked divine sense, and resolved to expose her as a member of the Demon Race.
• Bai Feifei hid in Heavenly Yao Mountain's Underground Palace as Elder Di assured her that no one below the half-step eclosion realm could discover it.
• Tian Yao Kui, Xu Lang, and Li Xuanmiao failed to detect Bai Feifei, even with their treasures and divine sense.
• Qin Jiuge ordered Tian Yao Kui to negotiate with the Yao King for help and sent the others to continue searching.
• Elder Di urged Bai Feifei to cultivate until she reached the immortal realm, while she complained that Qin Jiuge had pursued her ever since taking over the White Bone Abbey.