"So. You absolutely cannot be harmed, and neither can she! Furthermore, given her special status as the Little Princess of the Illusory Manor, she is naturally more important than you, the owner of the Ethereal Physique..." Cao Guofeng snorted, seemingly displeased that someone could rank above his own disciple, a fact he reluctantly had to acknowledge.

It was somewhat... "Let's just say one crucial thing. If you manage to offend her, forget everything else—you can forget about ever tasting the Seven-Colored Sacred Fruit!" Cao Guofeng warned, "Because her father and mother are currently the stewards of our Illusory Manor’s Spirit Herb Garden." "Ah?" Jun Moxie was startled, realizing the first two individuals he couldn't afford to offend were already set to be enemies, but this third one was truly untouchable...

"Right, you still haven't told me what that formidable woman’s name is? What does she specifically look like? Only by knowing a general idea can I keep myself informed!" Young Master Jun, seizing the opportunity, pressed for details about the woman's background.

"Formidable woman? You lazy brat, you certainly know how to coin nicknames. Though, using that title to describe that girl is rather apt!" Cao Guofeng chuckled, shaking his head repeatedly!

"Didn't you just say she's someone no one dares provoke? If she's not an ancestral figure, what is she? What does she look like?

Am I supposed to just avoid every young woman I see? That would make it seem like I'm the one with a problem," Young Master Jun was now extremely interested in learning about this "formidable woman." Spirit Herb Garden—that name did have a certain poetic quality, but the most important thing was that the Seven-Colored Sacred Fruit existed within it, and apparently, there was more than one tree. This was a treasure of heaven-defying magnitude.

It was said that Young Master Jun had already been somewhat disappointed before, but... He suddenly recalled the unique divine ability he possessed—the Power of the Five Elements! Especially the Wood Power, which he hadn't used in a long time!

The instant the thought struck him, Young Master Jun almost laughed to the heavens! While the Seven-Colored Sacred Fruit might take five hundred years to blossom and bear fruit in the hands of others, in the hands of this Young Master... provided there was sufficient spiritual energy as a base, in one month, this old man could make it bloom and fruit three hundred and sixty-five times!

By then, the Seven-Colored Sacred Fruit could be treated like an ordinary fruit, arranged in different artistic displays and served on the living room platter daily—it wouldn't be a problem! To reiterate the saying: there has never been anything in this world that cannot be done, only things that haven't been thought of. Wasn't this yet another proof?

Therefore, he absolutely had to go to the Spirit Herb Garden. And, the defenses there were bound to be extremely tight... No matter how cautious he was, offending this formidable woman would inevitably lead to a multitude of unforeseen troubles...

A common understanding from both his past and present lives was that as long as someone was a woman, they were rarely without pettiness... At most, some women were just a bit more alluring... If offending this formidable woman were to create endless trouble...

that would be an outcome not worth the gain! So, if necessary, as long as the little thing was halfway decent looking... this Young Master could consider making a sacrifice, perhaps giving up a little charm...

Even if it meant taking a slight loss and being called a kept man, so be it—it’s just taking a loss. After all, he was a man; when he needed to be hard, he was utterly resolute, and when he needed to yield, he could certainly be pliant. "That girl is named Miao Xiaomiao.

She always wears a light yellow gown. Not only is her talent extraordinarily high, but her appearance is also impeccable—she is arguably the number one beauty among the younger generation in the Illusory Manor! It's just that her temperament is a bit eccentric and not easy to approach.

But that’s good; it can save us a lot of unnecessary trouble," When Cao Guofeng mentioned Miao Xiaomiao, his face glowed with a look of doting affection. It was clear that he was very fond of this Miao Xiaomiao. This kind of loving gaze seemed absent when directed at Young Master Jun.

"Miao Xiaomiao... the number one beauty..." Jun Moxie suddenly considered a possibility: I wonder if this Young Master has a chance to gain both wealth and beauty this time? As he thought about it, having been without "that sort of release" recently, Young Master Jun instantly transformed into a wolf, almost drooling, muttering, "Since she's so beautiful, I'll find a time to take care of her...

That would be..." Cao Guofeng was instantly furious upon hearing this. He grabbed his ear and roared, "Brat! If you dare to be so audacious as to 'take care of her,' I guarantee that within an hour, all the senior figures of the Illusory Manor will 'take care of you'!" Young Master Jun hadn't realized he had spoken aloud.

This time, things were grim. Since he was feigning serious injury, dodging was inconvenient, and Cao Guofeng grabbed him right on that spot—why pick there, of all places? That area seemed to be the exclusive domain of his mother, Dongfang Wenxin...

While bitterly complaining internally, he heard Cao Guofeng’s vicious threat. Young Master Jun's heart chilled, instantly feeling a tightening... a spasm in his lower bowels, breaking out in a cold sweat.

All whimsical notions vanished, scared away completely... Suddenly, Cao Guofeng asked thoughtfully, "Brat, how old are you this year?" Young Master Jun replied shyly, "I am eighteen... They say the age of eighteen is like a flower in bloom...

Why, are you planning a Hundred Flowers Gathering for me?" "Scram!" Cao Guofeng, a mixture of cunning and amusement, kicked Young Master Jun squarely on his backside. Jun Moxie cried out in pain and took the opportunity to dart away. Cao Guofeng watched his retreating figure and murmured, "Eighteen years old...

actually one year younger than that girl. If so, it might be feasible. Perhaps even I would welcome it...

But those two figures have waited so long; how could they possibly let go so easily? Disciple, play all you want, cause trouble if you must, but do not bring me that colossal trouble. If that happens, even I might not be able to resolve it..." As soon as he left the small courtyard, Young Master Jun felt a sense of immense relief.

With the surveillance of several old figures lifted and the pressure of numerous divine senses gone, he experienced the joy of a dragon returning to the vast ocean or a tiger entering the deep mountains, coupled with a long-lost feeling of freedom and ease. Almost instinctively, Jun Moxie began walking with a swagger, humming an unrecognizable Peking Opera tune: "...Recalling... the events of the past...

how utterly tragic, I am like... a caged bird... with wings that cannot spread, I am like a tiger separated from the mountain...

lonely and isolated, I am like a wild goose flying south... separated from its flock..." While humming, he strolled out the main door, hands clasped behind his back, head swaying—it was the very picture of the former number one dandy of Tianxiang City. Behind him, two middle-aged men followed subtly, their faces devoid of expression, keeping pace exactly.

These two were Cao Guofeng’s registered disciples, currently tasked with protecting Jun Moxie. And Young Master Jun would have to adopt a different name here, bearing the surname Mo. Jun Ye.

Mo Junye, phonetically similar to Mo Junxie, carried an underlying hint of... Devil Lord as well. It was clear that this Evil Monarch’s inherent wickedness remained unchanged...

Walking slowly, they traversed the somewhat secluded path. The scenery ahead gradually became more and more opulent. Restaurants lined the streets, the sound of silk strings drifted on the breeze, and the bustling noise of crowds reached them, occasionally mingled with cries of vendors.

The prosperity here was in no way inferior to Tianxiang City or... "Is that a city ahead? Or perhaps a market?" Jun Moxie turned and asked the two guards.

The two looked at him and replied expressionlessly, "Within our Ethereal Illusory Manor, there are a total of seven cities: Misty Illusory City, Subjugating Illusory City, Purple Illusory City, Golden Illusory City, Blood Illusory City, Heaven Illusory City, and Heart Illusory City. This area, including where we just emerged, belongs to the core region of the Ethereal Illusory Manor—Heart Illusory City! It is not like the mortal realms.

The few miles beyond this point is where mortals reside... All necessities for the main palace of our Illusory Manor are procured here." Jun Moxie gave an 'En' sound. Another guard added, "Young Master has come from outside the Manor and may not know much about our customs.

Although the subordinates of our main palace hold dominion over the mortal masses, we do not view the common people as ants. The young masters and ladies of the Illusory Manor often travel and linger here; in fact, most of them congregate here because this is the most bustling region belonging to the Illusory Manor." The implication was clear, bearing a tone of reminder and warning. They had likely been instructed by Cao Guofeng to ensure this young master did not stir up any trouble.

"I understand, thank you, Big Brother, for informing me," Jun Moxie smiled and inquired, "Right, Old Cao mentioned the Spirit Herb Garden, a critical area in the Illusory Manor... Which city is this mysterious garden located in?" The guard with the cold countenance replied, "The Spirit Herb Garden... it is best if you do not inquire about it." He paused, seemingly feeling his words were too harsh, then added, "The Spirit Herb Garden is not in any city...

In fact, that garden is not even within the spatial dimension of our Illusory Manor!" Jun Moxie was momentarily stunned! Damn it! What did that even mean?

Not in the Illusory Manor? Could it be out in the Xuanxuan Continent? Am I here for sightseeing?!

"It's not within the Illusory Manor? Could it be in the outside world? Could it be somewhere on the Xuanxuan Continent!?" Jun Moxie clenched his fists and asked.

"Naturally, it is still within the territory of the Illusory Manor, but not within this space," the guard stared at him for a moment before answering carefully. "Inside the Illusory Manor, yet outside this space! What does that imply?" Jun Moxie pondered.

"Are you saying that within the Illusory Manor, there exist one or more independent, special spaces, and one of them is exclusively for holding spirit herbs? And that space is named the Spirit Herb Garden?" "That is essentially the case, Young Master is indeed astute, truly deserving of being called a heaven-gifted talent with the Ethereal Physique." The two praised him lightly, but Jun Moxie sensed not a hint of genuine admiration in their tone. "It seems these two have some dissatisfaction with me," Young Master Jun thought to himself, snorting twice in his mind.

"It appears that as soon as I arrived, I took their positions, so they are naturally unconvinced. But... dissatisfaction can be kept in the heart.

Now that I’ve seen through it, aren't they asking for trouble? If Old Man Cao finds out about this, he certainly won't treat them kindly." The three of them walked quite quickly, arriving in the city in the blink of an eye. At this moment, Jun Moxie was like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden, marveling at everything, looking left and right, full of praise.