The conversation between Guo Jinhong and Zhouyang was all conducted through transmission communication. Even though Qin Yue’Er and Qin Zhiyun both knew they were communicating in this manner, neither dared to interrupt. Only when Zhouyang finally stopped resisting and agreed, did Guo Jinhong look sternly at Qin Yue’Er below and say, "Yue’Er, this young talent Zhouyang, who sits beside you, is my newly accepted disciple. He is a rare genius in the Cultivation Realm, with skills far surpassing his peers. He will surely be able to form a Golden Core in the future, and perhaps even reach the Nascent Soul Stage!" "You’ve always said you’re not accustomed to the life within the Valley of Forgetfulness, so I will now bestow you upon Yang’Er as a concubine, will you agree?" Zhouyang, pondering Guo Jinhong’s intentions, felt even more distrust towards this man’s hypocrisy upon hearing these words. This Situ Xuan Yue, renamed "Qin Yue’Er" after having her memory sealed, had already been subjected to the "Divine Control Art" by him; how could she defy his command? Sure enough, upon hearing Guo Jinhong’s words, Qin Yue’Er swiftly glanced at Zhouyang’s heroic and handsome face, then slightly bowed and said, "Yue’Er respectfully obeys the Ancestor’s decree." "Oh ho ho, Yue’Er, look at how good the Ancestor is to you. He picked such a handsome and capable ideal partner for you, something other women envy but cannot have. You must serve your husband well in the future, and not let down the Ancestor’s kindness!" Qin Zhiyun, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke with a charming laugh. Whether intentionally or not, as she spoke, she cast a sidelong glance at Wang Qian in Guo Jinhong’s embrace, her eyes flashing with a hint of mirth. Witnessing this, Zhouyang’s heart sank, realizing that one of his suspicions was likely confirmed. Qin Yue’Er, however, was unaware of the underlying schemes. Her memory had been sealed, and she had been trained by Qin Zhiyun for two or three decades, molding her personality into that of a gentle and docile woman. Upon hearing Qin Zhiyun’s words, she shyly glanced at Zhouyang and softly replied, "Yue’Er will definitely remember Aunt’s teachings and will undoubtedly serve my husband well." Qin Zhiyun, hearing this, nodded with satisfaction and said, "That’s good. Aunt is reassured by you, Yue’Er. Remember to write to Aunt often. Aunt will miss you." At this moment, Zhouyang seemed to come to a certain determination and suddenly stepped forward, kneeling on the ground before Guo Jinhong, saluting and saying, "Ancestor above, when this disciple entered the valley earlier, I nearly made a grave error. I beseech the Ancestor to punish me!" Wang Qian in Guo Jinhong’s embrace gasped in surprise, her face paling as she looked at Zhouyang, having realized something. Guo Jinhong, seeing this, narrowed his eyes, glanced at Wang Qian, who was pale-faced in his arms, then smiled at Zhouyang, saying, "Dear disciple, the grave error you speak of, are you referring to Qian’Er testing you? Don’t worry about that. It was I who deliberately had her test you. You will not be punished for it. You may rise." He had known all along about Wang Qian framing Zhouyang! However, upon hearing this, Zhouyang knew deep down that Wang Qian was certainly not testing him under Guo Jinhong’s orders. If that were the case, there was no need for Qin Zhiyun to imply those things, nor for Guo Jinhong to go out of his way to defend Wang Qian, and Wang Qian herself wouldn’t be showing her current expression. Thıs text ıs hosted at 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩⚫𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⚫𝔫𝔢𝔱 Recalling what Wang Qian had said earlier, it was clear that this foolish woman was tricked by Qin Zhiyun, mistaking the deliberately leaked false information as something overheard by chance. As for why Qin Zhiyun would want to harm Wang Qian, Zhouyang did not know. He surmised from Guo Jinhong’s reaction that it was likely due to competition for favor. These harem intrigue tactics arising from competition, Guo Jinhong obviously wouldn’t want outsiders to know, as it would appear as though he, a dignified Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, was unable to manage the women he considered playthings in his own harem. Understanding these things, Zhouyang genuinely felt a twinge of pity for Wang Qian. This woman was both naive and foolish, truly helping others count money after being sold. After finishing with Guo Jinhong soon, she wouldn’t know how this foolish woman would be dealt with; perhaps he might never see her again! Of course, this matter was no concern of his. Since Guo Jinhong had already indicated he wouldn’t pursue the matter, the concealed worry in his heart naturally dissipated. Thus, he immediately rose, once again bowing deeply to Guo Jinhong as he said, "Thank you, Ancestor, for your mercy." "Alright, now you can leave with Yue’Er. If there is a task for you in the future, this Profound Light Ring will emit profound light to notify you to come to the Valley of Forgetfulness to meet the Ancestor. This token is also something I give to my disciples for recognition among your fellow disciples. Wear it on you, so you may recognize each other more easily in the future." With a wave of Guo Jinhong’s hand, a silver ring fell into Zhouyang’s hand, signifying he was already being urged to leave. Zhouyang accepted the item, immediately putting the silver ring, the "Profound Light Ring," on the index finger of his left hand, then bowed respectfully and said, "Disciple takes leave." With that, he turned and walked towards the exit of the hall. Seeing this, Qin Yue’Er couldn’t help but glance at Qin Zhiyun beside her. "Go on, serve your husband well, and do not forget the teachings I have imparted to you!" Qin Zhiyun slightly nodded, smiling and expressing her stance. Seeing this, Qin Yue’Er hurriedly said respectfully, "Yue’Er will surely remember your teachings, aunt." Then she turned and followed Zhouyang, walking out of the grand hall together. Once Zhouyang and Qin Yue’Er left the Valley of Forgetfulness, Guo Jinhong, whose face had been filled with smiles earlier, suddenly had a somber countenance. An intangible aura of power immediately enveloped the entire hall, causing the faces of all the women inside to change dramatically. Still lying in his embrace, Wang Qian rolled to the ground instantly, repeatedly kowtowing and loudly pleading for mercy: "Please spare me, Ancestor! Please spare me! I know I was wrong, please forgive me this time!" Guo Jinhong, however, coldly looked at her and said, "If I recall correctly, it was you who voluntarily requested to serve me, Ancestor. You achieved your current cultivation by using the Purple Heart Jade Marrow I bestowed upon you to successfully establish the Purple Mansion. Why do you now wish to leave my side?" Wang Qian’s delicate body trembled, her lips quivering as she struggled to explain something, yet whether due to panic or some other reason, she couldn’t articulate a complete sentence for quite a while. Seeing this, Guo Jinhong couldn’t help but wave his hand and say, "Enough, you don’t need to explain anymore. I’m usually quite lenient. Since you don’t wish to serve by my side any longer, I’ll fulfill your wish and find you a better master to serve!" After saying this, he coldly glanced at Qin Zhiyun standing below the hall and solemnly said, "Zhiyun, I’ll leave her to you. You know where she should be sent." "No, please no! Ancestor, let me explain, I..." Wang Qian screamed shrilly, her face pale, as she tried to rush forward to grab Guo Jinhong’s sleeve to explain. But Qin Zhiyun quickly stepped forward and grabbed her body, sealing her mouth with magical power, then effortlessly lifted her like a chick and walked out of the hall. After a while, Qin Zhiyun carried Wang Qian to the depths of Haoyang Mountain, beside a steaming bubbling hot spring lake. She threw Wang Qian on the ground and respectfully bowed toward the hot spring lake, saying, "Senior Chi Xiao, I bring you a new offering on Ancestor’s orders!" Suddenly, the hot water in the center of the hot spring lake surged upward, and from within emerged a dragon’s head as large as a house. The dragon’s head was massive like a house, with a pair of fiery red eyes as bright and dazzling as two suns, radiating scorching firelight. "Another Female Cultivator at the Purple Mansion Stage. Guo Jinhong is rather stingy!" The Red Flood Dragon’s eyes swept over Wang Qian beside Qin Zhiyun, a flash of fire in its eyes, and voiced a thunderous protest. Upon hearing it directly call Guo Jinhong by name, Qin Zhiyun dared not show any anger, instead, with a full face of appeasement, she explained, "Senior Chi Xiao, clearly Golden Core Stage female cultivators are hard to find. Last time, to capture Luo Bing from the Seven Evils Sect, Ancestor took a great risk. It’s certainly impossible to find such a level of offering again so soon!" If any other cultivators heard Qin Zhiyun’s words, they would surely be greatly shocked. No one could have imagined that Luo Bing, the Golden Core Elder from the Seven Evils Sect who perished and disappeared in the Wulan Marsh decades ago, was caught by Guo Jinhong and sacrificed to this Tier Six Demon Beast Red Flood Dragon. If this news were spread, the entire Haoyang Sect would likely be thrown into turmoil! And hearing her words, the Red Flood Dragon seemed to recall something, its eyes revealing a trace of reminiscence as it nodded slightly in approval: "That woman last time was indeed extraordinary. If Guo Jinhong weren’t so timid, I would have kept her around to play for a few more years. I’ve played with some human female cultivators at the Golden Core Stage, but few had her prowess!" Seeing this, Qin Zhiyun immediately said, "Senior Chi Xiao, if you feel unsatisfied, this offering can be kept for many more years. She is a Tripod Cauldron meticulously nurtured by Ancestor, sure to provide you endless satisfaction!" "Tsk tsk tsk, to speak of satisfaction, I would rather have you keep me company for satisfaction. How about it? As long as you’re willing to serve me for ten years, I’ll grant you ten dragon scales and ten drops of my Life Essence Blood!" The Red Flood Dragon’s fiery red eyes stared intensely at Qin Zhiyun, filled with lascivious intent. Being gazed at this way, Qin Zhiyun’s beautiful face turned white immediately, and she retreated a few steps as she trembled and responded, "Senior Chi Xiao, I appreciate your gesture, but I have vowed to serve my Ancestor for life, hoping for your understanding." Dragons are inherently lustful, and she dared not make such a deal with this Tier Six Demon Dragon no matter how much she coveted treasures. Otherwise, even if this Tier Six Demon Dragon didn’t play her to death out of consideration for Guo Jinhong, it would certainly leave her shattered. She had no wish to lose her life over some treasures she couldn’t use. The Red Flood Dragon heard her words, its eyes squinting, then laughed eerily: "Heh heh, no matter, I can wait. When your lifespan nears its end, Guo Jinhong will surely agree to let you serve me!" After laughing, its eyes, filled with invasive fire, swept viciously over Qin Zhiyun’s graceful body, opened its mouth, and spit out a fiery red Jade Bottle, which landed in front of Qin Zhiyun. Then it opened its mouth and inhaled, drawing a beam of red light to lift Wang Qian by Qin Zhiyun’s side onto its head, after which its enormous dragon head slowly sank into the depths of the hot spring lake. Seeing this, Qin Zhiyun quickly picked up the Jade Bottle containing the Tier Six Flood Dragon’s Life Essence Blood from the ground and left the place.