The protagonist stole my spiritual root? Hey, heroine, give birth to me!

Soon, the day arrived for the opening of the secret realm, and just as he had said, Qin Feng actually managed to escape while the guards weren't paying attention!

As for where he ran off to, Chen Xuan didn't know, but he guessed that Qin Feng had most likely returned to the Xuan Yang Sect.

"System, help me exchange for a substitute doll!"

"Note: This item is a consumable with a two-month usage period. During this time, it can only simulate aura and communicate remotely. Do not have any physical contact with people, otherwise it will lose its effect. Would you like to redeem it?"

"exchange!"

"Ding, the substitute doll has been successfully exchanged, consuming a total of Fate Points."

In an instant, a painted skin puppet appeared in Chen Xuan's hand. Chen Xuan forced out a drop of his blood, which dripped onto the puppet's head.

The moment the blood dripped, the puppet's appearance changed drastically, transforming into Chen Xuan's likeness! Even its aura became unique! Chen Xuan also miraculously gained two perspectives, which he could switch between.

Afterwards, Chen Xuan instructed Lin Shuiyao and Jin Ruoyan that he would be going into seclusion for a period of time. After giving the two women treasures for their self-protection, he manipulated the puppets and sat cross-legged in his room to meditate.

His true form, however, wore a "human skin mask" as thin as a cicada's wing. Chen Xuan's face changed, and his entire appearance underwent a complete transformation.

Chen Xuan, looking like this, has an average appearance and looks quite unremarkable; you can tell at a glance he's just an extra. The only thing worth mentioning is his middle-part hairstyle.

"It's been a long time since I've taken you under my wing. I, Cai Kun, am back in action!" After saying this, Chen Xuan headed towards the City Lord's Mansion, preparing to venture into the secret realm.

"You must be Cai Kun, right? You really are... a young hero, with real manly spirit!" Zhao Dalong exclaimed.

"Thank you for the compliment, City Lord," Chen Xuan said calmly, not bothering to flatter Zhao Dalong, acting like a simpleton.

"Now that everyone's here, let's get going! Time is money!" Zhao Dalong waved his hand and led the group out of the city lord's mansion.

Along the way, Zhao Dalong kept introducing the situation of the secret realm to "Cai Kun", and Chen Xuan listened with great interest.

Finally, they arrived at the entrance to the secret realm, where the people from the four major families had already gathered and were waiting for the people from the city lord's mansion.

Chen Xuan looked curiously towards the secret realm. To his shame, after so many years of transmigration, he had always stayed within the sect and had never seen what the secret realm actually looked like.

He looked around and saw a huge stone gate leading underground, with various intricate runes carved on it, shimmering with a faint light.

Beyond the stone gate lay a pitch-black space, seemingly concealing countless secrets and dangers.

Zhou Wan'er sat in the sedan chair and did not show herself.

"Alright, now everyone take out your secret realm tokens. Hold your tokens and you can enter the secret realm." Zhao Dalong said, taking out a small jade bottle and handing it to everyone.

"Inside are pills to restore spiritual energy. The people of my city lord's mansion have only one purpose and will not compete with you for resources. We hope you will do us a favor."

After seeing Zhao Dalong's generosity, the members of the various families also bowed and expressed their willingness not to be enemies of the City Lord's Mansion.

"Alright, without further ado, let's all go in together!" As Zhao Dalong finished speaking, the young disciples, each holding a token, entered the secret realm.

Chen Xuan was no exception; he felt a sudden darkness before his eyes and found himself in a pitch-black space.

By the time he realized what was happening, he was already inside the secret realm. However, he was alone; everyone who entered the secret realm was randomly scattered to different locations.

This was extremely dangerous for Zhou Wan'er, even though she had protective treasures on her.

Therefore, Chen Xuan's first goal is to find Chen Wan'er and ensure her safety.

"It's really troublesome, but what can I do? I can't bear to part with this lovely sister-in-law who's so elegant and charming!"

Then Chen Xuan took out a compass, and from who knows where, he pulled out Zhou Wan'er's personal undergarment!

This was the ball Zhou Wan'er had taken the initiative with last time, and he just casually took it from her, even "casually" dribbling it a few times...

He put the two together and then began to activate the magic weapon. The pointer on the compass spun rapidly, then gradually slowed down, and finally pointed in one direction.

Chen Xuan immediately ran in the direction the pointer indicated, moving at lightning speed.

There was no other way; his current cultivation level was only at the fourth level of Qi Refining, and he could only achieve this speed thanks to his excellent equipment.

He's been stuck at this level for a long time. Even Jin Ruoyan is about to reach the Foundation Establishment stage, but he's still standing still!

Strangely, no matter how he cultivated, it seemed as if he had encountered a bottleneck, always just one step away from breaking through.

……

On the other side, Zhou Wan'er stood in an unfamiliar jungle, constantly running away. She held a jade ruyi with a mysterious rune engraved on it, which looked very ancient.

This is a defensive artifact, and also her talisman.

Behind her, a wolf-like demon beast relentlessly pursued her. As a mortal, she naturally couldn't outrun a demon beast, but thanks to the jade ruyi in her hand, which protected her at crucial moments, she was able to keep escaping.

However, this time, just as the monster was about to catch up with Zhou Wan'er, a sword light flashed, and the monster was instantly cut in two.

Zhou Wan'er was also startled by this scene. She turned her head and saw Cai Kun standing behind her.

"Is Madam alright?" Chen Xuan asked with concern.

"No, it's nothing." Zhou Wan'er covered her chest with lingering fear. She had thought Chen Xuan would come to the secret realm, but he didn't come. Instead, he sent his junior brother instead.

"How did you end up here?" Zhou Wan'er asked, somewhat surprised.

"Of course I came to see you, what else would I be doing?" Chen Xuan said with a smile, suddenly wanting to tease the lady in the red dress in front of him.

"Find me?"

Looking at Cai Kun, who had a hoarse voice, Zhou Wan'er suddenly had a bad feeling.

"Yes, I came here specifically to see you."

"What do you want with me? Don't come any closer!" Zhou Wan'er held the jade ruyi and kept backing away.

"I saved your life as soon as I arrived, shouldn't you give me some reward?" Chen Xuan's voice was somewhat lewd as he approached Zhou Wan'er step by step.

Zhou Wan'er was shocked; she had never seen such a shameless person. But she knew that she, a mere mortal, was no match for this guy, and she could only retreat continuously.

"You, you stay away! I'll give you anything you want, just don't come any closer!" Zhou Wan'er said.

"I want more than just that, I also want your body!" Chen Xuan said, revealing an evil smile.