Zuo Yingchun and Ruan Lianyue had coincidentally met two months ago.
At that time, Ruan Lianyue was walking alone on a path she had traveled in the dream. Recalling the bits and pieces of the past, she felt a mix of emotions in her heart.
How resolute she had been in the dream world.
Now, how regretful she felt.
At that time, how could she have been so foolish? Unable to even distinguish who truly cared for her.
If she had been a little smarter back then, perhaps she would have had children with Ye Yu by now. How could she have ended up in such a passive state today?
But since things had come to this, there was no point in saying more.
Ruan Lianyue silently vowed in her heart that she must win back Ye Yu’s heart!
In the dream world, Ye Yu had tirelessly searched for heavenly materials and earthly treasures for her for hundreds of years without rest.
Now, it was time for a role reversal!
Ruan Lianyue began to search for treasures throughout the world, thinking that when she met Ye Yu again, she could present him with the treasures she had accumulated. This would serve as a proof of her feelings.
Though she had a goal, in the stillness of the night, thoughts of him surged forth. That feeling was truly hard to endure.
Eventually, Ruan Lianyue gradually became accustomed to carrying some spiritual wine with her. Whenever she thought of Ye Yu, she would drink a little.
And the meeting between Zuo Yingchun and Ruan Lianyue happened one midnight.
The moonlight was thick.
On the mountaintop, Ruan Lianyue drank alone, gazing at the moon. Her expression was melancholic.
Seeing this scene, Zuo Yingchun suddenly felt the urge to drink as well, for she too had a knot in her heart.
The things she had done in the dream world left Zuo Yingchun feeling immensely guilty.
Even though she had already rewritten the calligraphy with Ye Yu once in reality, every time she thought of his “memory loss” situation, Zuo Yingchun still felt a profound heartache.
Indeed, the first time Ye Yu faced the shura field of Zhu Diezhen and Zuo Yingchun, he had used amnesia as an excuse. And it was these simple words that stuck in Zuo Yingchun’s throat like a fishbone.
Seeing Ruan Lianyue drinking, she suddenly wanted to have a drink as well.
Without hesitation, she descended and came to Ruan Lianyue’s side, openly asking for a cup of wine.
It must be said, sometimes, eye contact really is quite important.
Seeing the sorrow in Zuo Yingchun’s eyes, Ruan Lianyue felt a sense of camaraderie in their shared plight. Immediately, she offered the spiritual wine in her hand.
When people drink too much, they tend to become quite talkative.
Because those things they usually find inconvenient to say or don’t want to say will all come pouring out.
That night, Ruan Lianyue and Zuo Yingchun drank a lot of wine, talking about many things.
Upon learning that both had been unable to be with their beloved due to a mistake they made, they hugged each other and cried bitterly.
Perhaps it was due to their shared experiences, the bond between Ruan Lianyue and Zuo Yingchun rapidly deepened. By morning, they began to refer to each other as sisters.
Fortunately, they only shared their own experiences, they did not mention the names of their lover.
Otherwise, with the alcohol in their system, this deep sisterly affection could have easily turned into an endless feud.
However, by not mentioning it, they indirectly paved the way for the collaboration between Ruan Lianyue and Zuo Yingchun.
The two of them, one seeking spiritual herbs to restore memories and cultivation, the other searching for techniques and artifacts.
Since they were both treasure hunters, why not team up?
During the day, they could watch each other’s backs, and at night, they could drink together and vent their frustrations. What’s not to like?
Thus, the duo of female cultivators on the Central Continent was formed.
Although Ruan Lianyue’s realm was not high, only at the mid-stage of the Integration Realm, Zuo Yingchun was a formidable figure at the Tribulation Crossing realm.
Moreover, she was a reincarnated immortal. She could easily strut around the Central Continent.
The two of them traveled from the west to the east, gathering all the treasures they laid eyes on.
Some of the treasures, when discovered by multiple parties at the same time, had to be fought over.
At first, Ruan Lianyue was a bit timid. But with Zuo Yingchun’s support, she gained confidence.
“Heavenly materials and earthly treasures are meant for those who are capable. Some people, even if they get good things, can’t keep them. You might as well take them all. Think of your husband—he definitely needs these resources too.”
Thanks to this encouragement, Ruan Lianyue seemed to transform into a different person. If there was any disagreement, she would draw her sword!
Thanks to their “hard work,” in just a few months, they had gathered a significant number of valuable items.
Later, when Ruan Lianyue reached the edge of the Central Continent, gazing at the boundless sea surface, she suddenly recalled that she had once read in an ancient text of her sect that the East Sea held the essence of water.
Water Essence; the purest, it was a treasure of the sea.
Consuming it would greatly benefit cultivators, nourishing both body and soul when harmed. Especially effective against fire poison.
Ruan Lianyue began to wonder: could the water essence be useful for Sister Zuo Yingchun’s lover?
And upon hearing this guess, Zuo Yingchun was also very delighted.
The essence of water—this thing sounded quite credible.
Perhaps it could really help Ye Yu recover his memories?
With this thought in mind, Zuo Yingchun immediately agreed with Ruan Lianyue’s suggestion.
The two of them rushed to the East Sea continent without delay.
They captured many sea demons.
Yet they did not uncover the whereabouts of the water essence. The sea demons claimed they had never even heard of such a thing.
This left Ruan Lianyue feeling quite unconfident. Was it truly her memory that was faulty? Or was that ancient text just a fabrication?
Zuo Yingchun, however, firmly believed that the water essence existed.
Some ancient texts were so old that, over time, much had been lost or forgotten.
Moreover, the sea demons they asked were mostly weak and had short lifespans. It was understandable for them not to know certain things.
In that case, they would find some powerful demons to ask!
At that moment, a thousand-zhang-long dragon came roaring in.
The oppressive aura of the Tribulation Crossing realm forced all sea demons to kneel in submission. Even Ruan Lianyue, at the Integration realm, felt quite uncomfortable.
But Zuo Yingchun had never been one to yield ground. Looking at the dragon, she revealed a chilling smile.
After just a cup of tea’s time, Zuo Yingchun had completely subdued the dragon.
She inquired about the water essence, and bluntly stated: “I’m giving you a chance to speak, so cherish it. If you hide and say you don’t know, I’ll pull out your dragon tendons and make soup out of them.”
The gentlest tone accompanied the fiercest words.
The dragon immediately began to tremble.
He could clearly sense that Zuo Yingchun was not joking. She truly dared to do such a thing, and she really had the ability.
Sometimes, fate truly is marvelous.
This dragon was named Yang Yin, a member of the same clan as the Nine-Headed Flood Dragon Yang Xiao. He also knew about the treasures of the East Sea.
Thus, under the threat of death, Yang Yin quickly said, “Since the dragon race disappeared, the essence of water has also vanished completely. But I know of a place said to be the treasure of the East Sea.”
“There, you might find the water essence!”
Hearing the words “treasure of the East Sea,” both Ruan Lianyue and Zuo Yingchun’s eyes sparkled.
It sounded quite enticing.
No, what treasure of the East Sea? All of this would belong to their husband.
Without wasting any time, Ruan Lianyue and Zuo Yingchun, the female duo of the Central Continent, sprang into action. They mounted the flood dragon Yang Yin and set off for the treasure’s location.
Thus, this scene before them came to be.
Upon arriving, Yang Yin was greatly alarmed.
He had been considering how to rationally express the need for a key to access the treasure while ensuring his own safety.
After all, without the Sea Controlling Trident, no matter how powerful you were, you couldn’t enter the treasure palace.
But unexpectedly, the treasure palace of the East Sea had been opened.
What the hell was happening?
Could it be that Yang Xiao had already entered?