Within the city in the upper world, immortal radiance permeated the air. From time to time, streaks of light flashed across the heavens, descending into Dreamreturn City.

Shen Wushen flew overhead, surging with spiritual energy. Cultivators he passed—whether Core Foundation, Nascent Soul, or even Violet Palace—instinctively gave way. After all, he was flying atop a small mountain—the emblem of a Futu Mountain core disciple.

Not only was Futu Mountain the strongest sect in the region, it was also a sacred land rumored to be presided over by a Yang Spirit. As such, his status as a core disciple was more prestigious than that of an ordinary Yin Spirit.

Shen Wushen descended before a pavilion called Eight Treasures Tower. As a branch of Heavenly Character Tower, its business specialized in transmitting information, handling the "advertising" Qi Yuan had mentioned.

The shop master walked out and gave a hearty greeting. "Welcome, esteemed guest! Please forgive our failure to welcome you from afar."

The white-haired elder wore tidy Daoist robes embroidered with a crane poised to take flight among the clouds. He was at the peak of Violet Palace, only one step away from Yin Spirit. Yet even he was exceedingly respectful before Shen Wushen.

Shen Wushen said directly, "I need your Eight Treasures Tower to transmit a message."

He wasn’t good at socializing, but it hardly mattered, as most people he met treated him well.

The shop master smiled kindly. "Where shall this message be sent?"

"Divine Moon Palace. To the Moon Maiden Jin Li."

The transmitted items included Qi Jianjun's verbal message and Qi Yuan’s cultivation method, Seeing You. They were placed within a storage pouch and sealed. The entire process was very simple. Naturally, Heavenly Character Tower would not leak such items.

Their enterprise was immense, having lasted for millions of years, with even Yang Spirits as clients. If there had been credibility issues, it would have long since collapsed. Reputation was paramount even in a world where strength reigned supreme. Once trust collapsed, the entire order would follow.

The shop master hesitated, retrieving a jade slip resembling a map to examine. "Divine Moon Palace?"

He had heard of the sacred land, but did not know its exact location.

Upon discovering its general position, he sighed. "It is rather far... It will likely take three years to deliver."

The upper world was boundless, as it was a collective term for many worlds. Even an ordinary Yang Spirit could not traverse all its regions in a lifetime. How many individual worlds existed in the upper world? Not a single Yang Spirit could tell. However, it was divided into Nine Heavens. Futu Mountain lay in the Lower Three Heavens, specifically the Second Heaven. Divine Moon Palace resided in the Middle Three Heavens, the Sixth Heaven.

Shen Wushen produced two storage pouches, one containing the items to be delivered, the other the payment. "Very well. Many thanks."

The shop master accepted them and produced an ancient parchment contract. The agreement was complete the moment they signed upon it.

Shen Wushen exhaled in relief. One task for Qi Yuan was done. As for the remaining one...

He hesitated as it was far more troublesome than sending a message. No matter how vast the Divine Moon Palace was, its Moon Maidens were few. Delivering a message to one was manageable, but confessing to Ruan Yixi? To reach someone by that name in Divine Moon Palace, it would require broad publication, like Qi Yuan had suggested. It would be way more expensive. Not only did he have to purchase cultivation methods for Qi Yuan, he also had to bear the cost of descending to the lower world—an enormous expense overall.

Shen Wushen was completely broke at the moment. The only way to earn funds was likely through the missions Qi Yuan had mentioned. He wasn’t counting on it. At best, Qi Yuan could probably complete two or three out of dozens of missions, and that would already be profitable.

Shen Wushen was about to leave when something made him stop in his tracks.

A fair-skinned, drop-dead beauty with an exaggerated waist-to-hip ratio appeared. Her steps swayed akin to lotus petals in the breeze. Clad in a cool, revealing light green dress, a dazzling expanse of pale skin and delicate cleavage gleamed with allure. She had a fox-like face, with eyes like autumn river. Her appearance nearly captivated everyone.

"Fairy Lianmei... I never thought I'd see her this close!"

"She's way more enchanting than rumored!"

"I wonder who would become her Dao companion..."

"I heard the Holy Son of Futu Mountain sought her hand but failed."

Fairy Lianmei was a peak Nascent Soul cultivator and a core disciple of Futu Mountain. She ranked within the top ten among the core disciples.

Her gaze soon found Shen Wushen. He stared at her hungrily, as if stripping away her clothes one by one. She had seen such gazes before, but they were usually secretive.

Shen Wushen’s battle intent surged. "Senior Sister Lianmei, will you fight me?"

His eyes shone as if beholding a peerless treasure. No matter where he was, whenever he saw a worthy opponent, he sought battle to temper his Dao and innate divine ability.

Fairy Lianmei smiled bewitchingly. "Why not?"

Shen Wushen’s reputation as a battle fanatic was well known. In fact, she had already defeated him before, and with ease.

Nearby cultivators looked on enviously.

"I, too, wish to fight Fairy Lianmei honorably!"

"You're not after a duel! You're after her body!"

"He's so unromantic. Of all invitations, he chooses combat?"

"Shen Wushen may be strong, but he is no match for Fairy Lianmei."

Even so, they watched eagerly. One hundred seconds passed.

Fairy Lianmei gazed at Shen Wushen, smiling. "It seems Junior Brother gained much from his travels."

Shen Wushen answered honestly, "Mhm. I befriended a prodigy who guided me a bit, greatly increasing my strength."

Her smile deepened. "I can see that. You even have the confidence to challenge me."

Among core disciples, Lianmei was first-tier, with Shen Wushen second-tier.

"Compared to that prodigy, I may fall short. But I am confident I can win against Senior Sister."

She laughed softly. "As blunt as ever."

Their clash began.