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"The Zheng Family ancestor of this generation recorded the secrets on golden pages before setting out, aiming to explore the Heart Inquiry Cave that our great ancestor had not fully explored a thousand years ago,"

"In the past, the Zheng Family's great ancestor managed to survive the cave thanks to a heaven-defying stroke of fate, due to his shallow cultivation level. However, this generation's Zheng Family old ancestor has already reached the late stage of nearing the Path, just one step away from ascension."

"The said Zheng Family ancestor, who brought along the left armguard of the Qilin Holy Armor, however, lost his gamble and fell within the Extinction Ruins' Secret Realm, leading to the complete downfall of the Zheng Family. Afterwards, the clan dispersed like clouds blown by the wind."

"As it happened, the ancient tome holding these secrets eventually fell into my hands."

Kui Mu Lang silently passed a book and a black token to Yi Chen.

A thin page of the book recorded the rise and fall, glory and shame of a bizarre family over thousands of years.

"You flourish because of this, and you shall perish because of it," Yi Chen sighed long as he took the book and the black token.

"This tome contains the maps of the Extinction Ruins collected by the Zheng Family for their explorations. With it, Lord Yuan Jun repays Qian Xue for her kindness of taking revenge. I originally intended to use this token myself, but now I bestow it upon Lord Yuan Jun, in gratitude for your help and life-saving grace,"

Kui Mu Lang appeared very nonchalant, seemingly unattached to the items.
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Yi Chen knew that although Kui Mu Lang spoke lightly, the token must have been obtained through great difficulty.

That tome, likely, was also something he deliberately sought in search of news about the Extinction Ruins.

Otherwise, how could such coincidences exist in the world?

"You're not regretting it?" Yi Chen looked at Kui Mu Lang's phoenix eyes and chuckled, finding it somewhat amusing that a grown man possessed such delicate features, his slender figure quite feminine. He wondered what Ms. Qian Xue found attractive in him.

"Lord Yuan Jun, don't laugh at me. There's something about Qian Xue's family... Her father once said, 'as a Lone Cultivator without any backing, don't even think of marrying Snow unless you become a True Monarch!'"

"However, the path to becoming a True Monarch is extremely difficult. I'm afraid Qian Xue's father cannot wait that long. That's why I've done everything possible in hopes of venturing into the Extinction Ruins to take a chance."

"It was agreed to ten years, but her father broke the promise. Greedy for the Wang family's power and position, he disregarded Qian Xue's wishes and was determined to marry her off as a concubine to Wang Xingba. He even confined Qian Xue, so I went to rescue her as soon as I received her letter for help."

"That Wang Xingba is a lecherous and evil spirit, committing all kinds of evil deeds. How can I let Snow fall into his hands?"

"Lord Yuan Jun is already aware of what happened next."

"So you don't need this anymore?" Yi Chen raised the black token in his hand, smiling at Kui Mu Lang, and his impression of him improved slightly.

As men, we value promises and are true to our word. Yi Chen has always believed that being a man is a matter of the heart, not just the outward appearance.

Though this man might be a bit effeminate, he is still a man of his word and is respectable.

"It's no longer necessary. Before, I was against Kui Brother going to the Extinction Ruins, but he wanted to prove himself in front of my father."

"Now that my father has done such a thing, I, Qian Xue, will not return home from this day forth. Naturally, Kui Brother doesn't need to go to the dangerous Extinction Ruins anymore."

"Rather than picking another day, it's better to bump into today. I've decided to marry Kui Brother as my husband today, to share a bed and a pledge, and to be companions even in the underworld."

A slender, fair hand suddenly reached out and took hold of Kui Mu Lang's large hand, and Ms. Qian Xue looked up into Kui Mu Lang's eyes, a gentle smile of happiness appearing on her face.

When one loves someone, there's a light in their eyes, and at that moment, there was light in Qian Xue's eyes.

"Lord Yuan Jun, forgive my bluntness, but the Extinction Ruins are indeed somewhat dangerous. Although Lord Yuan Jun's cultivation is extraordinary, I would feel uneasy if it causes Lord Yuan Jun to fall into that place of extinction because of me."

"There's still a week before the token can be activated. My suggestion is to hang on to this item for a few days and then auction it off in the Free Heaven. By then, we can make a hefty profit."

"The later we sell, the more we make!" Kui Mu Lang had one hand on Qian Xue's shoulder, his eyes twinkling with shrewd fox-like cunning, like a clever gray wolf.

"Are you trying to teach Lord Yuan Jun how to do business?" Yi Chen raised his eyebrow, and his countenance bore a striking resemblance to the Yuan Jun. At that moment, he suddenly understood Yuan Jun's joy.

"Xiao Lang, your purity is too low; you need practice, thorough practice."

"But since Lord Yuan Jun is fond of you, today I'll make an exception and won't charge you. I'll preside over your marriage," Yi Chen said with a grin, patting Kui Mu Lang's shoulder lightly, causing him to wince in pain.

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In a quaint cobblestone courtyard in a nearby county town, it was festively decorated at this time.

In any world, with money, everything is easy.

"On this day the red leaves flutter, auspicious for home and family."

"In future years, may gourds and melons abound, may you prosper and thrive."

"With a vow of lifelong unity, we inscribe our names on this grand parchment."

"Let the pledge among the red leaves be recorded in the annals of paired ducks."

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"The ceremony is complete!"

In the empty hall, with no guests present, only Yi Chen presided over the wedding.

Fortunately, his many years of muscle memory were still intact, and he conducted the ceremony very smoothly, which made Kui Mu Lang and Qian Xue give him strange looks,

The couple couldn't help but wonder, what exactly had Lord Yuan Jun done in the past, to perform so adeptly~

"Qian Xue, there are no friends or family present, it's rather humble, I'm sorry to have put you through this,"

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"Kui Ge, isn't having you around enough?"

"As for the wedding guests and the official presider, Lord Tan Lang is an immortal cultivator who has entered the Dao. Who can afford such grandeur to have Lord Tan Lang officiate?"

Qian Xue, holding Miao Zi's hand, smiled and bowed deeply to Yi Chen.

Yi Chen knew they were asking for a red envelope.

Married women sure are different...

"I wish you both grow old together."

"If you ever encounter any insurmountable thresholds in the future, just mention Lord Tan Lang's name. It'll work wonders."

Yi Chen chuckled and took out a gold note worth ten thousand taels.

He now made friends without considering whether their cultivation was high or not, as practically no one's was higher than his.

For him now, a drop of Gold Essence was merely a splash of water.

After having a fine drink, Yi Chen tactfully left the courtyard.

Meanwhile, Qian Xue and Miao Zi held hands and walked into the house.

A light from the oil lamp lit up, and through the dim window paper, the silhouettes of two slowly overlapped into one.

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In unnamed deep mountains, the moon shone like silver.

Inside Bear Cave.

A bear was touching the tall side of its head in confusion as if someone had hit it.

Just then, a tall figure slowly walked in.

A light chuckle that felt like coming home rang out, "Bear cub, I'm back!"

Thump!

A muffled sound.

The bear fell back into a baby-like sleep, and this time both sides of its head were equally high.

Yi Chen mixed some Pill of Primordial Essence powder with some wine and poured it into the bear's mouth as rent before sitting down cross-legged, releasing his large pet from the spirit beast bag.

"Miao Zi, this is Tiger Primordial Pill, and this is the flesh of the Black Evildoer Dragon King."

"You'll cultivate well here for the next few days. Your cultivation is too weak; I'm too embarrassed to take you out now."

Yi Chen cheerfully pulled out a huge chunk of serpent meat from the storage ring and gently patted Miao Zi's head.

The body of the Black Evildoer Dragon King was enormous, and it would be enough for Miao Zi to eat for a long time—a major nourishment.

If it weren't for the kind-hearted people he met along the way who contributed a handful of storage rings, he wouldn't have been able to carry it all...

So to say, there are really more good people in the world.

After doing all this, Yi Chen took out a black token and immediately fell into deep thought.

Teacher Zhou Shuren once said, to go to the Extinction Ruins or not, that is the question.

After much contemplation, Yi Chen decided to go.

The time for the Extinction Ruins was a week away, perfectly before the schedule at Yin Manor.

According to what Miao Zi said, due to the unique environment in the Secret Realm of the Extinction Ruins, it's filled with all sorts of corpse demons, sinister ghosts, and spirits, making it extremely dangerous.

But bloody hell, if the Extinction Ruins are dangerous, is Yin Manor not dangerous then?

As the saying goes, fortune favors the bold. With Deep Red Points, the armguards of the Qilin Holy Armor, and possibly hidden scriptures or cultivation techniques from the Reincarnation Sect or other schools, if he found a top-notch martial skill, wouldn't he hit the jackpot?

The rewards are far too generous.

"All perverse powers are the fetuses of worldly calamities. For the sake of the common people and for the Daoist friends within the Secret Realm of the Extinction Ruins, I must do this."

Once his mind was set, Yi Chen's spirit immediately sank into the sea of consciousness.

"Deep Red, let me see your limits!"

"Yin Yang Cave Divine Pupil Technique, break through!"

With a shout, a breakthrough emerged once again; familiar memories flooded back.

After a flash on the screen, the panel changed once more.

[Cultivation Technique: Yin Yang Cave Divine Pupil Technique Level 8 (Traits: Eagle Eye, Night Vision, Yin Qi Sensing, Heart Reflection lv4, Evil Thought Sensing lv4, Soul Destruction lv4, Charm lv3, Memory Extraction lv2, Mind Imprint lv1)]