Myriad Realms Gatekeeper

——Two Soul Demons were following her.

Not only that.

On the forest path in the distance where several disciples were discussing spiritual cultivation, Soul Demons stood behind them as well.

Sect Master Saint...

You really suffer from severe paranoia!

"Have you found a suitable companion yet?" Chu Manshu asked.

"Not yet."

" —— Well, this is a little token of my appreciation, I hope you won't decline it."

Chu Manshu slapped her storage bag, took out a talisman, and presented it to Shen Ye with both hands.

"Sister is too polite, this is ——"

"Two quarters of an hour later, at Earth Gate Peak, young talents will gather to discuss spiritual cultivation with the famous fairies of the Sect. I got you an invitation."

Shen Ye froze and glanced at the talisman.

The talisman had several small characters written on it with vigorous strokes:

"Seeking Plum by Treading the Moon Discussion Gathering."

A matchmaking conference?

No —

Sister, why are you giving me this?

Seeing his confused look, Chu Manshu scolded in frustration:

"Aren't you looking for a companion? This gathering is your moment to shine; I went through a lot of trouble to secure a spot for you."

Shen Ye came back to his senses and quickly said, "Sister still remembers my concerns, I am truly touched."

"But this kind of gathering ——"

"If you don't accept it, I'll be upset," Chu Manshu retorted.

At this moment, Shen Ye also realized.

Indeed.

He himself kept saying he was looking for a companion, yet he was passing up such a great opportunity.

His persona would collapse.

"I would be most grateful, thank you Sister." Shen Ye took the talisman.

"That's more like it, I'm leaving now. Perform well tonight — try to find a companion you like."

"Yes, Sister, have a safe journey."

Chu Manshu waved her hand and turned to leave.

Shen Ye closed the door and returned to the courtyard, casually throwing the talisman into his storage bag.

Damn it.

The two Soul Demons at the door had witnessed his entire conversation with Chu Manshu.

So, it looks like I must go tonight.

Oh well.

It's just to kill some time.

Let's go then.

Shen Ye grilled some spicy Fasting Pills and, along with spring water, filled his stomach, then washed up and changed his clothes.

It was almost time.

He then left his cave dwelling and flew towards Earth Gate Peak.

—— Those two Soul Demons actually followed him.

Whatever.

Suit yourselves.

Shen Ye landed halfway up Earth Gate Peak, unsure of how to proceed to the location, so he took out the talisman and activated it with Spiritual Power.

A gentle female voice immediately emanated from the talisman:

"Proceed along the current path for three hundred meters, then keep to the left, being careful to avoid the little path."

Shen Ye shrugged his shoulders and began walking forward.

The talisman emitted a faint light, hovering in mid-air, following him along the way.

After walking a bit,

the female voice on the talisman spoke again:

"Turn left, continue for two hundred meters along the Plum Blossom Path."

"When you see a cave dwelling lit up with three lanterns, approach with the talisman, and you will be able to enter."

Shen Ye did as instructed.

The door of the cave dwelling indeed opened.

He walked in only to see cultivators standing in twos and threes around the courtyard.

The atmosphere was relaxed.

As he entered, the cultivators looked over briefly, then a beautiful woman stepped forward and cheerfully greeted him:

"This must be the recently famous Fellow Nangong."

"Not at all," Shen Ye hurriedly gestured, "The little brother just muddles through life, unaware of how others view him; it's indeed embarrassing."

"Did I hear that Fellow Nangong can now make medium-grade Tranquil Spirit Pills?" the woman asked.

"That, well, isn't much. I feel anyone could achieve this if they locked themselves in the Pill Room and kept refining for seven or eight days," Shen Ye frankly said.

The beautiful woman gave him a meaningful look, took a step back, and bowed earnestly:

"Dantai Mingyue has met Fellow Nangong. It is a great honor to discuss spiritual cultivation with you today."

Shen Ye hurriedly returned the bow: "So, it's Senior Sister Dantai. Your junior offers his respects."

At this time, a female cultivator clapped her hands and exclaimed loudly:

"Everyone has arrived. Please follow me; today's cultivation discussion is about to begin."

Dantai Mingyue gave Shen Ye a look, signaling him to follow her.

The group walked along the secluded path inside the cave dwelling towards a mountain cave.

After only a few hundred meters, the area suddenly opened up.

There, in the quiet depths of the mountain cave, clusters of peach blossoms were blooming.

A small pavilion was situated in the center surrounded by peach blossoms.

This mountain cave was also hollow; sitting in the small pavilion and looking up, one could see the dark blue sky above the high cliffs.

The male and female cultivators lightly inhaled the subtle fragrance of the flowers, stepped onto the pavilion, and sat down on each side.

The leading female cultivator stood in the center of the pavilion, took out a stack of peach blossoms, and began:

"Fifteen petals, among them three are blank, and twelve have topics."

"Those who draw blank petals may rest."

"Those who draw topics, please stand, connect with your personal insights and share with everyone."

"Does anyone object?"

No one responded.

"Very well, I will use the technique of 'Wild Wind Stirring Willows' to let the peach blossoms scatter randomly; you may only catch the petal closest to you."

The female cultivator finished speaking and flicked her wrist.

Peach blossoms spread all over the sky.

A swift wind swept in, and the petals danced wildly, spinning toward everyone.

Shen Ye focused his eye.

But a peach blossom, covered in small words, flew towards him.

He was about to catch it, but unexpectedly a Soul Demon sprang from the ground and blew on the blossom.

The petal suddenly changed direction and flew towards a male cultivator on the opposite side.

The male cultivator, unable to see the Soul Demon, simply caught the petal.

Another Soul Demon popped up, puffing its cheeks, and blew another petal towards Shen Ye.

Shen Ye pretended not to notice and caught the petal.

—— This petal was blank.