After being reborn, I took my childhood sweetheart to cultivate immortality.

"Jinchen, have you noticed anything different about Xiao Ruxue compared to ordinary people?"

Seeing Xu Qingman's serious tone, Yu Jinchen looked a little confused. "What's wrong? I haven't paid much attention to her. Is there something wrong with her?"

Xu Qingman sighed, "I hope I was mistaken. When I was close to her just now, I noticed that she seemed to be shrouded in a layer of black mist, and I couldn't see her features clearly, but I could feel the coldness emanating from her."

With a screech, the car screeched to a halt. Yu Jinchen looked tense and said to Xu Qingman, "Now that you mention it, I also sensed something was wrong. You felt something was off about her when President An announced that he was giving the shares to his daughter, right?"

"Yeah, back then, you felt it too, right? The feeling she gave me was a bit like someone who had practiced some kind of evil technique. Anyway, you'd better be careful next time you run into her."

After thinking for a moment, Xu Qingman said again, "No, when we get back, I need to thoroughly search my space to see if there are any defensive magic items suitable for you."

Yu Jinchen quickly refused, "I don't want it. What am I afraid of as a grown man? Such a treasure should be kept for your own use. Besides, it's something your master left you to save your life. I can't take it."

Xu Qingman glared at him and whispered, "Stop talking nonsense, drive carefully, we'll talk when we get back."

As soon as she returned to Yu Jinchen's house, Xu Qingman went to his bedroom and locked the door from the inside.

She remembered that Little Stone had given her several jade talismans, saying that they were engraved with small defensive arrays that could withstand a full-force attack from a Golden Core cultivator.

However, Little Stone had also said that there were very few people in this world who could cultivate to the Golden Core stage, and even if there were, they would definitely stay in some deep mountain forest with abundant spiritual energy, and the chances of them appearing in front of people were not high. So she kept it in her space and did not take it out.

"Ah, finally found it." Xu Qingman happily grabbed two pieces and then flashed out of the space.

As soon as she came out, Yu Jinchen went up to her and advised her, "Manman, I told you you don't need to give me any."

"Shut up, it's not like there's only one. I can bring one myself, okay? Give me your hand." After Xu Qingman finished speaking, she took out a needle and pricked his hand, then stuck one of the dark green jade talismans on it. The talisman on his finger was instantly absorbed into it.

"So, can you feel the connection with the jade talisman?"

Yu Jinchen nodded happily and replied, "Yes, I feel like this jade talisman has become a part of my body. It's a very mysterious feeling."

"Alright, hang it around your neck and keep it close to your body. You're not allowed to take it off, not even when you're taking a shower." Xu Qingman finally relaxed and gave him a slight smile.

Seeing that she no longer had a tense expression, Yu Jinchen asked her, "Manman, you just said that you suspected Xiao Ruxue was practicing some kind of bad cultivation technique. Is it like in the novels, that there are still demons in this world?"

Xu Qingman nodded and told him, "Yes, there is, but we just haven't encountered her. However, I don't think she's possessed by a demon; she's probably just practicing some kind of evil cultivation technique."

"If that's the case, then her feelings for you are probably more than just liking. It's said that men like you with top-grade spiritual roots are a great tonic for some women who practice unorthodox techniques."

"I definitely won't give her a chance to get close to me again." Yu Jinchen's face was full of disgust, and he felt inexplicably nauseous. He wasn't stupid; he could understand the meaning behind her words.

"Alright, in order to protect ourselves, shall we continue our cultivation? This is a spirit stone. Hold it in your hand while meditating; it will help you advance faster."

Xu Qingman gave him the spirit stone and placed a futon on the ground. "And this is a futon for you to use for meditation. It can help calm your mind and concentrate your energy."

Yu Jinchen nodded firmly, sat cross-legged on the futon, closed his eyes, and began to cultivate.

He must strive to improve his cultivation level and try not to become a burden. If possible, he also wants to be her support.

The two of them diligently cultivated throughout the night, not wanting to waste any time. Although they knew there were other cultivators around, they had never encountered any before, and Xiao Ruxue's actions served as a wake-up call for them.

There are definitely many people in this world who are much stronger than them. The only thing they can do right now is to try their best to improve their cultivation.

Xu Qingman emerged from the space in the morning light. She walked to the window, drew back the heavy curtains, and the bright sun on the horizon streamed into the room through the window. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves outside, carrying a faint fragrance of nature, making her feel exceptionally comfortable.

She pushed open the door, and the person who had been immersed in cultivation opened his eyes just then. From his even darker, brighter eyes, she could tell that he must have made considerable progress that night.

"Slowly."

As Yu Jinchen watched her approach, he stood up with delight, wanting to give her a loving hug and share the fruits of his labor that night.

Xu Qingman stretched out her hand and covered her mouth, shouting, "Stop! Don't touch me! Go wash up quickly, I need to take a shower too!"

Just as Yu Jinchen was about to speak, he immediately smelled a strong stench emanating from himself. Looking down, he saw that his exposed skin was covered with a layer of black grease.

He understood Xu Qingman's meaning, left a message saying he was going to take a shower, and rushed to the bathroom. Xu Qingman even noticed a blush creeping up his ears.

"Hahaha..." Xu Qingman suddenly burst out laughing. She couldn't help it; he looked so cute.

Hearing his girlfriend laughing heartily inside, Yu Jinchen wasn't particularly embarrassed. He now understood; it must be due to her advancement in cultivation. That meant she must have experienced something similar herself. There's nothing shameful about the older brother laughing at the younger brother.

When he finally came out after washing up, Xu Qingman had also finished washing up and came out of the room. She looked at the man in front of her who was only wearing a bath towel, and thinking about her embarrassing situation yesterday, her face inexplicably turned red.

Yu Jinchen walked over and pulled the person into his arms. "Is it pretty? Do you want to touch it?" His tone was slightly raised, but it carried a hint of frivolity.

Xu Qingman pouted and said coquettishly, "Who's looking at you? You're my boyfriend, I can look at you whenever I want." Her tone was tinged with a hint of defiance.

Yu Jinchen grabbed her hand and pressed it against his chest, murmuring, "Yes, I am yours, and you are mine, so I can kiss you whenever I want."

A warm, wet kiss landed on her lips, moving from her red lips to her ear, gently licking and nibbling, gradually moving towards her soft earlobe. Only when his lips touched her pert nipple did he stop, panting heavily, reluctantly.

When the cultivation technique entered his mind yesterday, it also transmitted some taboos about cultivation to him. It said that if a cultivator wants to reach the highest level of cultivation, he must not have sexual relations with men or women before he establishes his foundation.

He knew it all, and Xu Qingman must know it too. Seeing his utterly hopeless expression, she couldn't help but giggle again.