Shen Zhifeng's expression twisted dramatically.

Shen Wushen said calmly, "Once made, a promise cannot be changed. If you don’t intend to keep your word, don’t give it."

"Young Master speaks the truth." Shen Zhifeng lowered her head, then turned to Wu Dian. "Twenty thousand spirit stones. I'll borrow your boots."

Wu Dian beamed and handed over the stinking boots. "They're smelly, but they are made from Golden Water Strange Wood and San-Silk Fiber. Slightly sweet and spicy in flavor."

Shen Zhifeng gagged at the smell. Gritting her teeth, she forced them into her mouth and swallowed.

The Nascent Souls simply watched without daring to mock her. After all, she was still the sect master of the Demonic Desire Sect.

Qi Yuan clapped lightly. "Not bad. A person who keeps her word. Much better than the people on Blue Planet."

He had decided. Should he ever return to Blue Planet, he would restore its moral order and make liars and cheaters keep their word, just like Shen Zhifeng.

Shen Zhifeng turned away, holding her breath. The last thing she wanted to do right now was look at Qi Yuan. If her young master wasn’t here, she’d have cut open her stomach to remove the boot fragments. Now, even her breath smelled foul. She dared not speak.

Qi Yuan then asked, “Shen Wushen, what about the cultivation methods?”

"These are all the methods I carry. As for the Divine Method, please wait a moment." Without hesitation, Shen Wushen generously obliged. He even recorded his primary cultivation art onto a blank jade slip. "The Divine Method is called the Supreme Chaotic God Method. Please do not leak it."

The storage pouch fell into Qi Yuan's hands. Just like that, he obtained one Divine Method, fourteen Heaven-tier methods, and three Profound-tier methods.

Qi Yuan was delighted. "Don't worry. I won't show them to others."

They would all become nourishment for the Qi Yuan Scripture. He lacked methods, not spirit stones.

Shen Wushen asked respectfully, "Are you in great need of methods?"

He now truly admired Qi Yuan. Even the Holy Son of Futu Mountain, personally instructed by a Yang Spirit, probably wouldn’t survive a single blow from Qi Yuan. Moreover, Qi Yuan was from the lower world!

Qi Yuan asked eagerly, "Very much. Do you have channels to obtain more?"

"It's possible, but troublesome." Shen Wushen pondered.

Thus, Qi Yuan made an offer. "How about this? In exchange for one Divine Method, I’ll upgrade yours once, doubling its power. If you can’t, then just bring more Heaven-tier methods. I can guide you further along your Nascent Soul path. My Nascent Soul can't be replicated, but yours have much room to improve."

As he grew more powerful, Qi Yuan’s perspective had broadened. Even in the Mortal Heart World, he had once embodied a Yang Spirit and instructed Nascent Souls easily.

Shen Wushen said slowly, "Deal."

He decided to trust Qi Yuan. Such a prodigy had no reason to lie, though he doubted whether Qi Yuan could truly enhance his Divine Method. After all, Divine Methods were created by Yang Spirits. How could a mere Nascent Soul improve them? Even if Qi Yuan could, he would probably damage it. Still, Shen Wushen believed in his guidance.

Qi Yuan said, "It's a deal!"

Just then, Qi Jianjun’s cheerful voice rang out. "Father is eating alone without calling me?"

A seven- or eight-year-old girl drifted in, smiling brightly. The Nascent Souls were startled. They couldn't see through her cultivation!

Shen Zhifeng's eyes widened in disbelief. She recognized the girl as the Venerable she had encountered before! And the girl called Qi Yuan "Father"? What did this mean?!

Shen Wushen froze as understanding dawned on him. No wonder Qi Yuan was so terrifying. He had to be the Moon Maiden’s husband! Even the Holy Son of Futu Mountain couldn’t rival the status of a Moon Maiden.

Perhaps, she had once descended to Canglan and bore Qi Yuan a daughter. Later, when she returned to the upper world, Qi Yuan remained behind. Only such a true prodigy could win the Moon Maiden's heart. After all, once a Moon Maiden fell in love, it was for life. They only would love one person.

Qi Yuan introduced, "This is my daughter, Qi Jianjun."

The Nascent Souls were utterly confused. Wasn't Qi Yuan only twenty? How did he have such a big daughter?

Qi Jianjun transmitted to Qi Yuan, smiling brightly. "Father, the person in front of you is from the upper world!"