Yun Nian wiped her wet hair and walked from the Clear Pool toward her dwelling.

The Clear Pool water on Wanyue Peak had a miraculous effect on dispelling the remaining corpse qi inside Yun Nian's body. With Elder Xu Xu's permission, Yun Nian soaked in it for several hours every day. Even though her injuries had not fully healed, she did not neglect her necessary cultivation. Ever since she saw her Master wield the shattering star sword that day, Yun Nian no longer resisted the training Elder Xu Xu arranged daily.

Next, she planned to go to the Outer Sect, but on the way, a middle-aged man who was not from the Zixiao Sect blocked her path.

“May I ask if the Fairy is Yun Nian?”

Yun Nian nodded and asked, “Who are you?”

“I am the steward of the Su Residence. My Young Master knows the little Fairy. Does the little Fairy still remember?” Steward Su smiled kindly.

Hearing this, Yun Nian pondered for a moment, then said, “Su Wuxue?”

“Yes, I didn't expect the little Fairy to still remember my Young Master,” Steward Su nodded and added, “This time, I was specifically ordered by the Young Master to deliver the invitation to the Clear Snow Gathering to the little Fairy.”

As he spoke, Steward Su flipped his hand and took out a snow-white invitation card from his Storage Ring.

Yun Nian took the item, looked at it from all sides, and couldn't help but feel confused. There wasn't a single word on it; it was clearly just a stiff, white piece of paper.

Steward Su noticed Yun Nian's confusion and laughed, “Little Fairy, don't look at it as just a piece of white paper. This item is unique to our Su Family and cannot be forged.”

It was another event hosted by an aristocratic family. Yun Nian asked, puzzled, “What is the Clear Snow Gathering? Does it involve fighting?”

“Hahaha,” Steward Su couldn't help but laugh, “The little Fairy is joking. The Clear Snow Gathering is hosted by our Su Family every year during the first snow. It is a grand assembly held in the most scenic snowy spot on Lingguang Mountain. The extravagance and elegance are beyond what the little Fairy can imagine; if you can think of it, you can see it there. For example, the little Fairy probably hasn't met a Sound Cultivator yet, or specialists in refining Mechanical Arts—they are all there. Various Medicinal Pills, Talismans, and so on can all be bought at the Clear Snow Gathering. This is an assembly that people throughout the entire Cultivation World are desperate to attend. The invitation card in the little Fairy's hand is a priceless treasure to some people.”

“That's it?” Yun Nian looked even more closely at the white piece of paper in her hand.

“Little Fairy, don't underestimate this item. It is impervious to blades and spears, water and fire, and will not decay for thousands of years. Only the most supreme Cultivation Method is worthy of being written on it.”

Hearing how magical this Clear Snow Gathering sounded, Yun Nian felt a slight urge to go and see it. After all, her daily life was currently boring and monotonous, and it would be a good chance to relieve some boredom.

Seeing that Yun Nian had accepted the invitation, Steward Su summoned a small, crystal-clear, emerald-green sparrow from a Beast Taming Spiritual Artifact.

“Furthermore, little Fairy, this is the Precious Spirit Beast—the Jade-Charming Exquisite Sparrow—that the Young Master specifically instructed me to present to you, Fairy,” Steward Su continued.

After he finished speaking, Yun Nian was stunned. She looked at the emerald-green bird beside Steward Su, then raised her eyes and asked him, “Can this bird be eaten?”

“Ah?!” Steward Su was instantly startled, and the Jade-Charming Exquisite Sparrow beside him, which had been proudly holding its head high, nearly fell to the ground, staring at Yun Nian ahead with terrified eyes.

Yun Nian glanced at the Jade-Charming Exquisite Sparrow again and muttered, “There's too little meat on it.”

“Th-th-this... this cannot be eaten!” Steward Su quickly pulled the small sparrow closer to himself. “This is a Precious Spirit Beast!”

“I haven't eaten a Precious Spirit Beast before. I wonder how it tastes...”

“This is a Precious Spirit Beast that the Young Master sent for you to keep as a pet! The Jade-Charming Exquisite Sparrow has extremely high talent and is very rare. Countless people wish to own one. How could you possibly eat it?” Steward Su rushed to explain.

“Beast Pet?” Yun Nian raised an eyebrow. “I don't know how to Beast Taming. Why send me a Beast Pet?”

Steward Su was startled: “Isn't the Yun Family the aristocratic family that rose through the Dao of Taming Beasts?”

“I do not follow the Dao of Taming Beasts. Thank you, Steward Su, for making this trip. I have accepted the invitation, but please take this bird back.” Yun Nian said calmly. She wouldn't accept a favor without merit. Where did Su Wuxue get the kindness to just give her a Precious Spirit Beast for no reason?

As Yun Nian's voice fell, the Jade-Charming Exquisite Sparrow let out a huge sigh of relief.

I've truly never met anyone who dares to eat a Precious Spirit Beast!

Steward Su was stunned for a moment, and after regaining his composure, he nodded and said, “In that case, I will return to the residence to report back.”

After Steward Su left, Yun Nian returned to her dwelling. After tidying up, she headed in the direction of Spirit Beast Peak in the Outer Sect.

At sunset, Yun Nian looked at the dusty stove in the wooden house, and her eyes flickered.

“Come tomorrow, I have something for you.”

She had made an appointment with Chu Mu that day, but she didn't expect all those things to happen later, causing her to break the promise. Unexpectedly, he was no longer here now.

The tables, chairs, and benches in the room were covered with a thick layer of dust. Suddenly, a flash of crimson entered her sight. Yun Nian looked closely and saw a crimson Bead Flower Ornament lying quietly on the table.

Her heart stirred, and Yun Nian couldn't help but walk toward it. Just then, the wooden door creaked open. She stopped, turned to look in that direction, and met a pair of astonished eyes.

It was night. The curtain of night unfolded, and the stars leaped up one after another.

“I originally thought that since you became a Direct Disciple of an Inner Sect Elder, you might not come back, so I stopped cooking here,” Chu Mu busied himself in front of the stove, the corner of his mouth slightly raised on his handsome face. “I came back today intending to take the things I left behind, but coincidentally, I managed to see you here again.”

Chu Mu's bright eyes curved into crescents as he walked over, carrying the steaming hot food. His gaze swept over the Bead Flower Ornament placed on the table, and he silently tucked it into his sleeve.

This subtle action was naturally seen by Yun Nian. She remained silent for a moment, then opened her mouth and asked, “What was the item you said you had for me that day?”

As her words fell, Chu Mu fell silent, and the hand holding the Bead Flower Ornament trembled slightly.

Yun Nian watched him quietly. Meeting her eyes, Chu Mu hesitated for a long time, then suddenly smiled, scratching his head, “Look at my memory! Too much time has passed; I've forgotten what it was!”

This Bead Flower Ornament probably isn't worthy of her anymore.

“It doesn't look like the Inner Sect food is that good, though,” Chu Mu turned and walked back toward the stove. “You've gotten thin.”

Hearing this, Yun Nian gave a helpless smile, then picked up her chopsticks to eat, and slowly said, “Your cooking skills have improved quite a bit.”

Chu Mu turned his head and glanced at Yun Nian beside the table, smiling involuntarily.

Still eating the same way as before.