The Cultivators from these several states were the most numerous.

There were a few remaining states that, because they were occupied by Devilish Cultivators from the Demon Path, saw fewer arrivals.

Those who did come were usually Evil Cultivation Disciples. It's just that they didn't dare to make trouble in this place.

The Creation Gate was renowned as the most mysterious Sect in the Cultivation World. It even boasted Ascension Experts, and its welcoming disciples had all reached the Golden Core Realm in their Cultivation.

This was their home turf, after all. With Magpie Bridge Immortal Mountain's powerful prohibitions and Big Formations, naturally, no one dared to cause trouble here.

Wang Mu took a turn around, mainly looking for information on the successor of the Sword Casting Sect.

It didn't seem too difficult to find out. After several hours, Wang Mu learned of the Sword Casting Sect's heir from a Female Cultivator from Li State in a corner of the area.

"Sword Casting Sect, of course I know it. He came, did he? He's over there by the Rebirth Platform. However, that man is of a peculiar nature, not fond of socializing with others."

"Little Cultivator, you look quite handsome. Which Sect do you belong to? I sense we have a bit of a connection... How old are you? Do you want to have a little spar... What? You're just in the Qi Refining Realm? Actually, that's not a problem. After all, I'm only in the Golden Core Realm myself... Though I'm a bit old... already nearly two hundred years old... If you're willing, we could first become companions on the same path... If you're a Loose Cultivator, Big Sister can also take care of you... If fate allows, we could also travel to the realm of extreme bliss together..."

"Don't worry, Big Sister doesn't have a Taoist couple yet..."

Wang Mu hurriedly refused. He had no choice; he was simply too good-looking, and even casual conversation could spark a certain level of friendliness.

And the Female Cultivators from Li State were truly too forward.

I wonder how much trouble the Joyful Union Sect stirred up here back then?

He swiftly refused!

As the Sword Casting Sect had been annihilated a long time ago, it was rare to find any of its successors walking the world.

It took Wang Mu several hours, during which he spoke with dozens of Cultivators, to obtain this single piece of useful information.

After that, Wang Mu headed to a more secluded spot at the Rebirth Platform.

This spot was occupied by a lone young man. He looked somewhat dispirited, carried a broken sword, and was dressed in black. He had a melancholic air about him, but due to his rather unkempt appearance, not a single Female Disciple approached him. At that moment, he was leaning to one side, quietly gazing at the beautiful scenery of Magpie Bridge Immortal Mountain in the distance.

Wang Mu decided to approach and attempt to befriend him before deciding his next move.

However...

"Who are you? A mere Nameless nobody, why should I make your acquaintance? Go on, get lost... Don't bother me!"

The young man waved Wang Mu away impatiently.

Wang Mu was speechless.

So, I've been given the cold shoulder, Wang Mu thought.

But this also allowed Wang Mu to confirm that this person was indeed from the Sword Casting Sect.

He's definitely a key character, he mused.

From his words, it's clear I don't have enough reputation or fame to associate with him, Wang Mu realized.

Damn it, he cursed inwardly.

Left with no other option, Wang Mu had to retreat.

Indeed, Wang Mu thought. If we're strangers and he doesn't know my name or anything about me, a more reserved Cultivator naturally wouldn't choose to associate.

Wang Mu shook his head. He could only wait for the right opportunity.

Right, are there any Travel events in this place? An idea suddenly struck Wang Mu.

This is a new location, albeit a temporary one, he considered. Since the festival proceedings are lengthy and haven't started yet, I'll have to stay here for at least ten more days!

With that thought, Wang Mu immediately sensed his surroundings.

[Travel: Magpie Bridge Immortal Mountain(!)]

Awesome! Wang Mu exclaimed internally. There really is one!

It was now early September, and Wang Mu hadn't used his Action Points yet.

Without hesitation, he spent one Action Point.

[Travel: Magpie Bridge Immortal Mountain (Pan Yuan Forest, southwest, one day)]

Pan Yuan Forest, situated around the Rebirth Platform, was a mysterious peach tree grove and a treasured location on this Immortal Mountain.

It was rich in Spiritual Energy, making it suitable for Cultivation and meditation.

It was the preferred Cultivation spot for many attendees of the Magpie Bridge Festival who were merely there to watch the excitement.

Wang Mu's interest was piqued, and he decided to go take a look.

This Travel event only lasts a day, and several hours have already passed! It'll be over soon! he thought.

After descending from the Rebirth Platform, Wang Mu found the Pan Yuan Forest. It was as picturesque as a painting and already occupied by many Cultivators sitting in meditation, engaged in their Cultivation.

Clearly, they were all waiting for the grand event to officially begin.

He headed southwest.

Before long, Wang Mu saw a graceful figure.

Judging by her back alone, the woman's figure was exceptionally enchanting, hinting at a beauty that could topple cities.

She was crouching on the ground, gently stroking a little white snake.

The white snake seemed to be a Spirit Beast, with a pair of small wings on its head, looking extremely adorable. It was neither too long nor too short, and just looking at it made one want to grab and stroke it...

But its tail was bleeding; it was clearly injured.

Its eyes were filled with a pitiful charm, brimming with Spiritual awareness!

"Little darling, you really are something. I haven't seen you for just a short while, and you've gotten injured again?"

"I've told you before, don't wait here. Has that Little Black abandoned you again? This Pan Yuan Forest is so vast, and today there are so many people around, with such strong prohibitions, how could I possibly find it for you?"

"If we do find it, perhaps we should just stew it, what do you say?"

Little White immediately shook its head in refusal.

Just by looking at her back, the woman's figure was extremely enchanting, seemingly possessing a beauty that could topple cities.

At that moment, holding Little White, she was casting a Spell to heal it while gently coaxing it...

Seeing this scene, Wang Mu inexplicably felt his eyelid twitch.

Something's off... Wang Mu felt. This feels familiar...

Wait a minute... he recalled. I remember in the game, when I first encountered Nanrong Biyou, it was in a dense forest... She was taking care of an injured Little Spirit Snake...

In the game, the storyline involved the protagonist and a group of disciples from a Righteous Sect venturing into a dense forest to find a specific snake gall. This was because the Sect Leader of that Righteous Sect had been afflicted with a deadly poison.

Only by obtaining this snake gall could an antidote be made, unlocking the subsequent plot.

After triggering that part of the story, players had a choice: either drive away Nanrong Biyou and kill the Little Spirit Snake to take its gall, or help Nanrong Biyou and, in turn, defeat the disciples from the Righteous Sect.

Following the main storyline path, if one chose to repel those disciples, there would be subsequent scenes of caring for the Little Spirit Snake. Then, one would bring Nanrong Biyou back to the Righteous Sect, where she would help cure the Sect Leader's poison. Only then would the storyline involving Nanrong Biyou continue.

The difference was, at that time, Nanrong Biyou was disguised as an exceedingly ugly girl. This pairing of an ugly girl with such a fearsome creature as a snake led many disciples from the Righteous Sect to attack without a second thought.

The scene now unfolding before Wang Mu felt eerily familiar; the sense of déjà vu was overwhelming.

An ominous premonition arose in my heart, Wang Mu thought, a chill running down his spine.

At that moment, a Male Cultivator, probably drawn by the figure's back view, quickly approached, smiling as he asked,

"Fellow Daoist, do you need any assistance?"

The woman's body stiffened. She immediately turned around, revealing a face disfigured by hideous scars that crawled across her skin like earthworms... as if she were cursed.

It was quite horrifying!

"AH!" The Male Cultivator screamed, nearly losing his soul with fright.

"Okay," the woman said with a smile, and her scars twisted grotesquely, becoming even more terrifying. "My name is You Ruhua... Fellow Daoist, would you like to help me?"

"No, no, no..." The Male Cultivator quickly stepped back, managing a forced smile. "I have some other matters, I must... I must be going..."

With that, he turned and ran.

Wang Mu was dumbfounded.

"Alas..." The woman sighed, shaking her head.

Then, she turned abruptly towards Wang Mu, slightly startled, her grayish-white pupils holding a hint of curiosity.

"Fellow Daoist, would you like to help me?"

Wang Mu stood frozen, a cold sweat drenching his back.

I remember it very clearly, he thought. In the game, when I first met Nanrong Biyou, she used an alias for a long time. Her alias was also... You Ruhua.

What's the meaning of this Travel event? he wondered. Such a blatant setup, and I'm supposed to walk right into it?

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