It was already late morning the next day when Li Yundong brought Kris and the others back to their home in Tiannan City. The little foxes, just awake, were entirely unaware that an event capable of reshaping the entire landscape of the cultivation world had transpired the previous night.

When they saw Li Yundong return with Kris, the foreign girl, they looked at her with great curiosity, whispering amongst themselves.

After Li Yundong gave Kris a few instructions, she retreated to the room he had prepared for her. Ziyuan, however, gave Li Yundong a meaningful look.

Once Li Yundong and Ziyuan were in his room, Ziyuan whispered, "Li Yundong, don't you find it strange?"

Li Yundong smiled. "What's strange?"

Ziyuan replied, "Who summoned that bolt of heavenly lightning? It wasn't you, nor was it me. Could it have been Ao Wushuang? To command such immense heavenly power, only a master of the Thunder Tribulation could manage it. Could Ao Wushuang possibly be an Eight-Tailed Earth Fox?"

Li Yundong's expression darkened slightly. "I thought of that too, but when I asked Ao Wushuang, she avoided the subject. I feel like she's hiding something from me."

Ziyuan frowned slightly. "What could she possibly hide from us? If she wanted to save us, why be so secretive?"

Li Yundong pondered in silence for a moment, then suddenly looked up and murmured, "Could it be... Liu Ye?"

Ziyuan's heart stirred, her eyes lighting up. She gasped, "That's highly possible!" But she quickly frowned again. "Then why wouldn't he show himself? Is he plotting something?"

Li Yundong considered it. "Never mind him. In this world, every scheme and trick is built upon a foundation of strength. As long as our own power is sufficient, no amount of plotting will matter. Wasn't Yan Fang's skill impressive enough? Why did she fail repeatedly? Wasn't it because her strength was inadequate! Now that we’ve fortunately obtained the Spiritual Elixir Qi and broken through to the Golden Body realm, we should strike while the iron is hot and further achieve breakthroughs in our cultivation. In a little while, it will be time for your Spirit Palace Sect's Sect Master succession ceremony. And when that time comes, spring will also arrive. Spring is the best time to undergo the Thunder Tribulation!"

Seeing that Li Yundong hadn't forgotten about his sect's affairs even now, Ziyuan felt a warmth in her heart and smiled faintly. "Our Spirit Palace Sect's matters are secondary. The biggest concern now is that you must guard against provocations and challenges from other sects that could arrive at any moment. Believe me, it won't be long before everyone in the cultivation world knows we obtained the Earth Element Spirit Pill. At that time, while cultivators might not immediately storm our door, there will certainly be no shortage of jealousy and envy."

Li Yundong chuckled heartily. "The Spiritual Elixir Qi has already been integrated into our bloodlines; they can't snatch it even if they try. The only things I worry about are a few matters. First is the whereabouts of the Medicine King Cauldron; I have no idea which hands it has fallen into."

Ziyuan nodded slightly and said, "The Medicine King Cauldron is the supreme treasure for Daoist alchemy. Obtaining it, even if one cannot refine the Human Origin Golden Elixir or the Earth Element Spirit Pill, it serves as an excellent furnace for refining other miraculous elixirs, with a success rate and yield many times higher than ordinary cauldrons. It would be wonderful if we could find the Medicine King Cauldron first!"

Li Yundong mused for a moment, then continued, "You're right. The second matter is that I want to enter immediate seclusion to maximize the absorption of the elixir's medicinal power. However, I am also very worried that John and Alba's families might find their way to China and cause a lot of trouble. So, I haven't decided yet whether to make a trip to Mount Wuhua, forcibly bring Alba back, and eliminate that great devil Zheng Yuan along the way, or to enter seclusion first and fully absorb the elixir's power."

Ziyuan thought for a moment and suggested, "The Earth Element Spirit Pill only appears once every five hundred years; such an opportunity is rare. You should prioritize your seclusion and delegate other matters to others for now."

Li Yundong looked somewhat troubled. "But Kris needs to go to Mount Huang to find John. It's impossible for her to go alone! Are you suggesting you accompany her? You all absorbed the Spiritual Elixir Qi too; it would be a waste not to enter seclusion, wouldn't it?"

Ziyuan also frowned, looking quite troubled. After a moment of thought, she broke into a smile. "I have an idea. Go find your classmate, Feng Na, and ask her to accompany Kris. With a worldly person nearby, even if a cultivator wanted to make a move against her, they would hesitate. It would be best if she brought a few more people; the more people, the safer Kris will be."

Li Yundong laughed heartily. "That's a great idea! We'll do that!"

Li Yundong quickly went out and dialed Feng Na's number. When the call connected, Feng Na sounded genuinely surprised. "Good heavens, this is the first time you've actively called me! Did the sun rise in the west? Divine Dragon Hero, what's the matter?"

Li Yundong chuckled lightly. "Can't I call you if there's nothing going on?"

Feng Na laughed. "Cut the nonsense. One only visits the Hall of Three Treasures when they need something. Tell me, what is it?"

Li Yundong smiled, briefly explained the situation with Kris, and then asked, "If it's convenient for you, could you accompany Kris to Mount Huang to look for John?"

Upon hearing that John had fallen off a cliff, Feng Na was instantly alarmed. "What? John fell off a cliff? What happened?"

Li Yundong sounded a bit awkward. "If you can help, Kris will tell you the details when you meet her. I will cover all your travel expenses. If you can't, then never mind, it's alright."

Feng Na sighed and said, "Don't say things like that. Kris and I are friends; of course, I should help with such a small favor. As for travel expenses, do I look like someone who lacks money?" Having said that, a thought struck Feng Na, and she tested the waters tentatively. "If you really want to thank me, invite me to work in your shop? That would solve my re-employment problem?"

Li Yundong smiled faintly. "Your re-employment problem? Are you unemployed?"

Feng Na forced a bitter smile. "I'm about to graduate; isn't that unemployment?"

Li Yundong considered this. He thought: Feng Na is enthusiastic, kind-hearted, and meticulous—she's management material. Later, if I put Chan'er in charge of the money side of the shop, and let Feng Na be the manager overseeing the specific operations, it would be putting everyone to their best use. That sounds quite good.

With that thought, Li Yundong smiled and said, "Alright, I actually need someone to manage things at my shop. It would be perfect if you came."

Feng Na was instantly overjoyed and cheered, but she quickly added with a playful grin, "Can I bring an assistant with me?"

Li Yundong gave a wry smile. "Cheng Cheng, right? Fine, fine, bring her along! But just her, I don't have space to arrange for more?"

Feng Na giggled, "Yes, yes. Starting today, you are my boss! Boss, you can't oppress honest folk like us, okay!"

After a lighthearted banter with Li Yundong, Feng Na hung up the phone. As soon as she put the phone down, Cheng Cheng, who was nearby, leaned over mischievously and said with an ambiguous expression, "Ooh, not bad, finally landed a rich patron?"

Feng Na nudged her soft waist with her elbow and laughed. "How about that, isn't your girlfriend loyal enough? Even when landing a rich patron, I didn't forget to bring you along!"

Cheng Cheng burst out laughing. "Of course, Na Na, you're the capable one! But what did Li Yundong call you for? I've known him for a while, and I've never seen him call anyone proactively!"

Feng Na's smile instantly vanished, and she sighed, saying, "Kris, John, and Alba had an accident while hiking Mount Huang. John fell off the cliff. He wants us to go accompany Kris and help search for him."

Cheng Cheng was immediately stunned and covered her mouth. "No way! Why not call the police? Get the police and locals to help search!"

Feng Na also looked puzzled. "I don't know. Li Yundong told us not to call the police. Perhaps... he's afraid of attracting unnecessary trouble."

Cheng Cheng pondered for a moment and asked, "Then when are we going?"

Feng Na stood up and began tidying up the things on her desk. "Right now!"

Cheng Cheng was taken aback. "Now? You have the Student Union meeting to chair this afternoon!"

Feng Na scoffed. "To hell with the Student Union! Why stick around this rotten union when I've found a better gig?" As she spoke, she reached out and playfully hooked Cheng Cheng's chin, giggling, "Girl, from now on, you follow me to eat the good food and drink the fine wine!"

After saying that, she couldn't help herself and burst out laughing with Cheng Cheng.

The two laughed and joked in the classroom for a while. Seeing everyone looking at them strangely, Feng Na sobered up and whispered, "Be serious. Even though we just heard some good news, John falling off a cliff isn't good news. If we laugh like this, and Li Yundong finds out, he'll think we're naturally cold-blooded and heartless!"

Cheng Cheng rolled her eyes at Feng Na. "Aren't you the one making all the noise? I think you're just overflowing with excitement and can't suppress it!"

Feng Na was about to retort when she suddenly saw Yan Hua walking down the hallway outside the classroom. A thought sparked in her mind. I can't chair this afternoon's Student Union meeting anyway, so I might as well let Yan Hua do it. Although that guy is a bit petty, he has talent.

Feng Na immediately rushed into the hallway and called out to Yan Hua, "Yan Hua!"

But the Yan Hua at this moment was no longer the Yan Hua of before. He walked with his head down, as if constantly moving within shadows. Yan Fang had not fully adapted to his new identity. After all, taking over his nephew's body was entirely different from taking over someone else's. Furthermore, the pure Yang energy within Yan Hua's body constantly clashed with her innate Yin energy, forcing her to contend with this energy almost every moment.

Consequently, Yan Fang was completely oblivious to Feng Na's calls for a time.

Seeing Yan Hua walking with his head down, Feng Na couldn't help but shout again, "Hey, Yan Hua, I'm calling you!"

Only then did Yan Hua snap back to attention. "He" turned his face around and looked at Feng Na with a strange expression, asking, "What is it?"

Seeing Yan Hua's distant demeanor, Feng Na immediately felt displeased. She thought: Putting on airs with me? Humph, I won't make it easy for you!

Feng Na's expression also hardened, and she said, "Nothing, just greeting you casually."

Yan Fang suddenly jolted back to awareness, realizing his attitude had been abnormal. "He" immediately forced a warm smile. "I apologize, I was thinking about something just now, Senior Sister. What can I do for you?"

As the saying goes, one cannot strike a smiling face. Seeing Yan Hua offer an amiable smile, the anger in Feng Na's heart immediately dissipated. Feng Na smiled and said, "Could you chair this afternoon's meeting for me, okay?"

Yan Fang paused. "The afternoon meeting?"

Feng Na smiled. "Yes, Li Yundong asked me to do him a favor, so I won't be able to make it. You can host it for me."

Upon hearing the three words "Li Yundong," Yan Fang instantly became vigilant, his entire being feeling like radar sweeping outward. "He" asked, "Li Yundong? What did he want from you?"

Feng Na sighed. "Ah, you'll know about this sooner or later. Do you remember Kris, John, and Alba, who wanted to join our student union a few days ago? The three of them went traveling on Mount Huang yesterday, and John fell off a cliff. Kris wants to go look for him, and Li Yundong is tied up. He asked me to accompany her."

Yan Fang's expression remained unchanged, but inside, a massive wave of shock surged through him.

The battle at Tiandu Peak on Mount Huang had spread throughout the cultivation world in a single night!

Although Yan Fang had been hiding, "he" was not completely isolated and naturally knew the news. Especially when "he" heard that Li Yundong asked Feng Na to accompany Kris to Mount Huang, "he" immediately had an idea. With a face full of smiles, "he" said, "You are accompanying Kris to Mount Huang? Can I go too?"

Feng Na was momentarily stunned. "You? You're going? Then what about this afternoon's meeting?"

Yan Fang smiled. "Am I the only Vice Chairman? Let someone else handle it."

Feng Na knew Yan Hua often had friction with Li Yundong, and now he was so eagerly volunteering. A seed of doubt was planted in her mind.

Seeing this, Yan Fang immediately smiled and said, "Senior Sister, John is, after all, an exchange student at our school. Something happened to him, so it's right for me to help. Besides, you are all girls. What if there's a safety issue, or you run into trouble? I am a man, after all, and I can protect you. Even if we don't run into trouble, we will surely need local help to search. Some things might be inconvenient for you, but convenient for me. What do you think?"

Feng Na's resolve wavered from Yan Hua's persuasion. She thought for a moment and then smiled. "You certainly have the gift of the gab. What you said makes sense. Alright, let's go together!"

Yan Fang was overjoyed and smiled. "Then when do we leave?"

Feng Na smiled. "Right now. I'll go back and pack my things. Meet me at the school gate!"

Yan Fang watched as Feng Na turned and went back into the classroom to head towards the student dormitories with Cheng Cheng. The smile on "his" face slowly faded, and a hint of a meaningful smirk touched the corner of "his" mouth...