System: After the fortune telling, my cultivation level skyrocketed.

In the days that followed, Xia Jiuyou completely abandoned her former aloof and untainted demeanor. Like a plum blossom breaking through the ice, she proactively revealed her splendor, sometimes captivating with her alluring gaze, sometimes feigning intimacy and elusiveness, repeatedly stirring Chen Xuan's Dao heart.

Such a dramatic contrast nearly caused even the steadfast Chen Xuan to lose his composure several times. Fortunately, he was always far-sighted and his Daoist resolve was comparable to that of an ancient Daoist lord, which allowed him to suppress the burning desire.

On the day the Dao discussion came to an end, Chen Xuan embraced the beautiful Xia Jiuyou, his palm resting on her delicate back. He lowered his head and placed a light kiss on her smooth forehead, his voice as warm and gentle as the clinking of jade: "The time for the Dao discussion is coming to an end, and today we must part ways."

"No—I don't want to… I don't want to leave you!" Xia Jiuyou's mind went blank, as if struck by lightning. Only three days remained; she was certain she could destroy this bastard's Dao heart. Why did it have to end now?

Looking at her reddened eyes and glistening tears, Chen Xuan gently stroked her smooth black hair with his fingertips, a hint of emotion and amusement in his eyes: "These past few days together, you seem like a different person, so proactive?"

These words were like rubbing salt into her heart, then stabbing her in the back. Xia Jiuyou was filled with shame and anger. She pounced on him, biting his neck hard with her teeth, her force tinged with a touch of petulant venting.

Chen Xuan assumed it was because they had grown fond of each other after ten days together, unaware that it was a breach of her defenses after her Dao heart had been broken. He let her bite his neck, even gently patting her back to comfort her.

"Alas, we are both cultivators, and the years ahead are long. Once we transcend our tribulations and become immortals, we will have plenty of time to spend together."

His eyes suddenly lit up, and he added, "Your method of creating a clone of your primordial spirit is quite exquisite. If you are willing to teach it to me, I can send a clone to hide in your immortal abode in the future, so that we can be together day and night."

Xia Jiuyou was struck dumb upon hearing this, as if by lightning.

Is this even human language?

She lost her innocence and humbled herself in every way, yet she couldn't shake his resolve. And even as she left, he still longed for her ancient immortal manual? He even wanted to send an avatar to serve him, treating her as a plaything to be summoned and dismissed at will.

"Impossible... Even if you kill me, it's absolutely impossible!" Xia Jiuyou's eyes reddened, and tears of grievance finally rolled down her cheeks.

"Alright, alright, if you can't do it, that's fine. Why are you crying? Your face is all stained." Chen Xuan hugged her tightly and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with his fingertips. "I was just saying it casually, don't take it seriously."

Looking at his serious expression, Xia Jiuyou stammered, "Do you still have the medicine you used to heal me back then?"

Chen Xuan was taken aback upon hearing this, and took the opportunity to check her pulse by grasping her wrist, his brows furrowing slightly: "You have no injuries?"

"I... I cultivate the technique of creating clones of my primordial spirit, and my primordial spirit has suffered hidden injuries. How could you have detected that?" Xia Jiuyou lowered her head, her cheeks burning, and her voice was barely audible.

Chen Xuan didn't suspect anything. He flipped his hand and took out a bright white jade bottle. The bottle was filled with innate spiritual energy and contained a whole bottle of innate creation elixir. He personally placed the jade bottle into her palm and instructed her, "This is a supreme treasure. Find a quiet place to consume it and nourish your primordial spirit."

Xia Jiuyou held the jade bottle, her fingertips touching the lingering warmth of his body. She slowly looked up into his clear eyes and asked, "Such a treasure, are you really willing to give it to me?"

Chen Xuan gently stroked the bridge of her upturned nose with his fingertip, his tone carrying a hint of playful tenderness: "Even the most precious treasure is ultimately an inanimate object. You are a living, breathing person; how can the two be compared?"

These words struck Xia Jiuyou like a thunderbolt, leaving her flustered. She hurriedly lowered her eyelashes, her fingertips gripping the jade bottle so tightly it felt slightly hot, not daring to meet his clear gaze again.

"I... I am the nominal next sect leader of the Nine Nether Holy Land. When we meet in public in the future, I hope... I hope you..." She didn't know why she was saying these things, only that her mind was in turmoil.

Chen Xuan's large hand naturally reached in and gently stroked her hair. Xia Jiuyou lowered her head even further, broke free, and glared at him: "Listen to me!"

Chen Xuan toned down his playful demeanor: "In public, are we still enemies?"

"Hmph." Xia Jiuyou straightened her disheveled clothes and bodice, her tone somewhat solemn, "You must remember this well, otherwise I will have no authority whatsoever in the Nine Nether Realm in the future."

"Hehe, then let's meet secretly. Since we met, I've grown to love this sneaky feeling even more." Chen Xuan was clear-headed and said what he thought.

"Shameless! Who wants to sneak around with you?" Xia Jiuyou glared at him, but her ears turned red.

"Hahaha... whatever you say. If you ever miss me in the future, just infuse your magic power into this jade talisman, and I will know." Chen Xuan said, placing a radiant talisman into her hand.

Before Xia Jiuyou could refuse, Chen Xuan suddenly looked up at the outside of the Immortal Mansion: "The Purple Mansion Dao Discussion has ended, and your people have come to pick you up."

He looked down at the woman in his arms, his tone tinged with melancholy: "I don't know when we will meet again after this parting. My beauty, if you ever miss me, you can come to the Sacred Land of Heartless Love to find me."

"I hate you so much, who would miss you?" Xia Jiuyou said, getting up and turning around, quickly walking into the side hall of the immortal mansion. Chen Xuan watched her retreating figure, his form transforming into an invisible breeze, drifting away.

The moment he left, the seal in the immortal mansion was broken, and Xia Jiuyou's aura surged, returning him to the peak of the Returning to Emptiness Realm.

"Go back and cultivate diligently, and strive to transcend the tribulation and become an immortal within two thousand years. I think the next time we meet will be at the border of the Imperial Pass." Chen Xuan's voice transmission echoed clearly in her mind.

Xia Jiuyou paused, and the spotless white fairy feather robe, as if worn by a celestial being from the heavens, quietly appeared, the light veil covering her face and concealing the complex emotions on her face once again.

A cool, clear voice echoed in the empty side hall, tinged with a barely perceptible sense of melancholy: "Next time... will it be two thousand years from now?"