Soon, under Tao Ku’s guidance, Ye Yu arrived at the House of the Demon Gods and successfully met Poison Madam Tao Hua.

This time, she wore a fitted blue Dao robe.

She looked irresistibly alluring.

After listening to Tao Ku’s mind-voice transmission, Tao Hua’s eyes showed a flicker of doubt.

“Were you referred by a regular? You look awfully unfamiliar. I’m fairly sure you haven’t been here before.”

“Doesn’t matter whether I’m new or old. You sell intelligence, I buy intelligence—each of us gets what we need.”

As Ye Yu spoke, he produced brush and paper and began writing at speed.

Seeing this, Tao Hua asked curiously, “You make a fair point, guest, but what exactly are you doing now?”

“Obviously, I’m writing something I can use to pay for information.”

Ye Yu soon set the brush down, exhaled a long, turbid breath,

and tossed the still-wet page onto the table in front of Tao Hua.

“A demon-god body-forging method that demon gods can cultivate as well. What do you think?”

At that, Tao Hua blinked, then slowly let the smile drop from her face.

In this moment, only two thoughts crossed her mind.

Either the man before her was insane, or he was a genius.

Hopefully the latter.

Tao Hua began to read in earnest.

Only a few dozen breaths later, she whisked the sheet away at once.

A manual that allowed demon gods to cultivate a demon-god technique could practically be called a product of a new era.

Marketed properly, it would fetch a sky-high price.

A brilliant smile returned to that beautiful face.

In a soft voice, Tao Hua said, “What would this honored guest like to know?”

“The current whereabouts of the Balance God, Yu Buxia, and Yinghuo—are they dead or alive?”

Ye Yu asked what weighed on his heart.

“I’ve heard about the battle in Balance City. As for their exact locations, I haven’t looked into them yet.

Give me the time it takes to steep a cup of tea, and I’ll bring you an answer.”

Tao Hua rose, offered a slight bow, and left the room.

Ye Yu sat alone, unable to keep anxiety from gnawing at him.

Whether Yu Buxia or Yinghuo—he didn’t want to lose either.

May they be safe.

Before long, Tao Hua returned and first tossed Ye Yu a communication stone.

“I’ve confirmed that Yu Buxia is still alive—currently in East Jie Valley. As for Yinghuo, all I can tell you is that she is alive, but I can’t determine where.

Someone is shrouding the heavenly mechanism, making it impossible to search out her location.

However, since I’ve accepted your payment, I will see this through.

Starting now, I’ll keep probing for Yinghuo’s trail. The moment there’s news, I’ll contact you through that stone.”

Hearing this, two words filled Ye Yu’s mind.

Professional grade.

“Good. I hope you can get me an answer soon. Thank you.”

He spoke and turned to leave.

Just then, Tao Hua called out to stop him again.

“How about a free bonus tip? It concerns Yu Buxia’s cousin, Yu Manhua.”

Ye Yu paused, his gaze growing complicated.

Experience told him that the most expensive thing was often whatever wore the label “free.”

So he said quietly, “I don’t need freebies. Better that I trade you something else.”

“No need. If I say free, it’s free. If you feel uneasy about it, just patronize my business more often. I’m sure you have plenty of things I’ll want.”

A tempting arc curled at Tao Hua’s lips.

Then she began to speak about Yu Manhua.

Both she and Yu Buxia were born in the Celestial World—classic, well-heeled second-generation immortals.

From childhood, they had endless resources, and on top of that, both were gifted and hardworking.

Under their family’s watchful eyes, the two of them shattered the void together and stepped into the God Realm.

Back then, Yu Manhua didn’t look like she does now.

Even by picky standards, she was very much a goddess-level beauty.

When the sisters first arrived in the God Realm, their looks brought them plenty of trouble.

Fortunately, they shared one heart and quelled those troubles together.

They supported each other for a time.

Later, their philosophies of cultivation diverged, and they parted ways.

After that, Yu Buxia established Balance City with her own Dao.

She moved with long sleeves and formed good ties far and wide—her connections were stronger than outsiders could imagine.

You could say Yu Buxia’s life seemed blessed, smooth sailing all the way.

Yu Manhua, by contrast, was not so fortunate.

After they split, she intended to pursue her own path.

But before she could even truly begin, a wolf demon god took notice,

carried her into a blessed cave-heaven, and forced a Dao-partner bond upon her.

For the following three hundred thousand years, Yu Manhua lived in a sea of misery.

She resisted more than once.

But each and every attempt failed.

Only after three hundred thousand years did a sword god intervene, kill the wolf demon god, and save Yu Manhua.

His name was Dong Fangjie, of Ancient Sword Gorge.

The Ancient Sword Gorge alliance had always taken the slaying of demons and evil spirits as its duty.

His appearance was no surprise.

Since ancient times, nothing beats a hero rescuing a damsel.

Add to that Dong Fangjie’s handsome face and superb swordplay,

and Yu Manhua fell for him at first sight.

After being rescued, she resolutely abandoned her own Dao, followed behind Dong Fangjie, and asked only to serve as his sword attendant.

She knew well that her body was “stained,” and no longer dared to dream of being his Dao partner.

Dong Fangjie meant to refuse, but Yu Manhua was so adamant that he had no choice but to relent.

From then on, the two roamed the God Realm together, slaying demons and purging evil.

With time, their feelings rose swiftly.

Later, Dong Fangjie took the initiative and entered a relationship with Yu Manhua.

At that time, she believed she was the happiest person in the God Realm.

Though she had a dark past, her husband did not mind.

That convinced Yu Manhua that everything she had endured had been worth it.

Later, a summons came from Ancient Sword Gorge, and Dong Fangjie had to return.

He told Yu Manhua to remain in the cave-heaven and not come out, lest she meet with danger.

Faced with such a gentle, considerate partner,

Yu Manhua’s heart nearly melted.

But partings are always hard. Alone in the cave-heaven, she couldn’t stand it.

So she went to the outskirts of Ancient Sword Gorge, hoping to wait for her husband and give him a surprise.

Only, what Yu Manhua never expected was that there would be no surprise—

only the beginning of pain.

On the third day outside Ancient Sword Gorge, Dong Fangjie emerged from the alliance. With him was a beautiful female sword god.

They clung together like lovers,

and went to a mountain manor three hundred li from the gorge, where they poured out their passion and vows of love.

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