The exterior of Liu Yuantai's yacht was adorned with two standard "Goryeo Taoist talismans." These were defensive runes designed to detect spiritual energy fluctuations. In other words, if any cultivator approached the vessel, the talismans would swiftly burn and issue an alert.
"Brother, these are mass-produced items from the Goryeo Dao Sect. Nowadays, Goryeo Dao, Silla Sword, and Baekje Monks have replaced the old chaebols as the three strongest forces, quickly controlling the destiny of this nation."
Though Liu Yuantai hailed from a rough background, after becoming a representative director of the Seven Stars Society, he had humbly hired several "beautiful teachers" and diligently studied politics and economics every night. Now, he spoke with surprising eloquence about the mainland's situation.
Qin Yexuan, sipping mineral water airlifted to the yacht and savoring premium Korean beef, felt considerably more at ease. "So, does that mean the Seven Stars Society is backed by the Silla Sword Sect?"
Liu Yuantai cast a furtive glance at him but remained silent.
Qin Yexuan didn't blame him, even smiling approvingly. "You're quite loyal to the organization. I appreciate that. I won't ask further."
Liu Yuantai wiped his brow. "Actually, I don't know much, Brother. Seoul is their main focus. Even with my expert cultivation, I'm not qualified to make a name for myself in Seoul. I was assigned to Puyang."
Qin Yexuan shook his head. "You're mistaken. These shipping routes in Puyang, those hundred large vessels plying between Great Xia and Goryeo, are absolutely the Seven Stars Society's most crucial undertaking. Assigning you here shows they value you and intend to groom you for higher leadership."
Was that true?
Liu Yuantai's eyes sparkled, his ambition nearly impossible to conceal.
Qin Yexuan pushed the plate aside. "I'm just saying this. Once you procure an identity for me, I won't be following you. But if you encounter trouble, you can find me."
In other words...
Qin Yexuan intended to befriend him.
Liu Yuantai, considering his "terrifying cultivation," was overjoyed.
This only made him more eager to work. He personally made a call to his most trusted subordinate to arrange for an identity.
"The identity for Brother will be absolutely perfect. And also..." Liu Yuantai looked at Folian. "What about Sister-in-law? Her new identity..."
Qin Yexuan smiled. "Not needed. She's a pure Goryeo native."
Liu Yuantai fell silent.
Folian sat quietly at the edge of the yacht, gently touching the documents hidden inside her undergarment.
It was a DNA test report, listing the address and details of her birth parents.
The address was in a wealthy district of Gangnam, Seoul!
"I want to take a bath!" Folian felt a pang of unease. Qin Yexuan's actions were always unexpected. She still didn't know why they had to come to Goryeo.
Liu Yuantai's yacht was incredibly luxurious. The second deck housed a full-sized bathroom.
Not only was it sumptuously decorated, but the bathtub was custom-made.
Folian pressed her hands, activating a common detection spell from her demonic arts, suspending it by the door and porthole.
Then, she turned on the hot water and sank in with a sigh of comfort.
Since following Qin Yexuan, she had lived like a savage for the past six months, either in caves or ravines. Now, she felt a semblance of returning to civilized society.
Letting out a contented sigh, Folian truly adored hot baths.
Suddenly, a bubble popped and floated eerily in front of her.
Folian lazily opened her eyes and reached out to swat it away.
The bubble remained unmoved, but its edge, like a mirror, began to shimmer with light.
Folian's heart leaped.
As the light flickered, a face appeared within the bubble.
Folian froze in shock.
It was a woman's face, but terrifyingly grotesque. One half was tender and blooming like a flower, while the other was black and sinister.
The woman's face opened and closed its mouth, and a voice buzzed like a mosquito.
"Folian, don't you recognize me?"
"You, you are Xuanyuan Xing!"
"Mmm, Folian, you don't even call me Sect Master anymore?"
Folian's body went cold. She hadn't expected to be unable to escape this terrifying sorceress even in Goryeo.
"Folian, are you holding a grudge against me?"
Folian instinctively lowered her head. "I, I don't know."
"Look at my face!" Xuanyuan Xing's disfigured half was extremely menacing. "Look closely. Zhu Tianqi blew up my palace, causing this. Even the family elders couldn't help me recover!"
Folian swallowed.
Xuanyuan Xing let out a strange laugh. "Your intelligence misled me, so do you admit your guilt?"
Folian mustered her courage. "I, I am no longer a member of the Demonic Cult."
Xuanyuan Xing sneered. "Qin Yexuan told you, didn't he? Your birth parents weren't Fa Wu and Yu Nü, but a wealthy Goryeo couple."
Folian closed her eyes.
This was what troubled and enraged her the most.
Xuanyuan Xing had used a tragic story to make her dedicate her life to her. If Qin Yexuan hadn't exposed it all, she wouldn't have known the truth until her dying day.
"Folian, I used the Heavenly Derivation Technique and spent half a year to lock onto your aura. Heh heh, don't forget you learned your demonic arts from me. Do you think I wouldn't leave a restriction within you?
Folian gritted her teeth. "Then just kill me. Regardless, I will not work with you again!"
The figure in the bubble contorted. "Are you sure? You finally arrived at the Pure Land, a place where you can start anew, even cultivate to immortality. And you're giving it up just like that? I haven't even told you what to do yet!"
"Hmph, it's nothing more than targeting Qin Yexuan from behind. He's not a good person, but he's truly good to me. I've made too many mistakes. This time, I've finally understood. Following Qin Yexuan is my true opportunity!"
The bubble remained still, but the figure upon it began to change.
Soon, Xuanyuan Xing's face vanished, replaced by another girl.
Folian almost jumped. "What, is, is it you?"
The face in the bubble was Zhu Tianqi.
Zhu Tianqi smiled sinisterly. "You've barely passed our test!"
What test? Who was orchestrating all of this?
Impersonating Xuanyuan Xing to probe her, such a vicious tactic!
The bubble began to enlarge, revealing the figures of several girls.
Su Bingyan sat on the sofa, Zhu Tianqi reclined leisurely in a chair, and even Wang Jiaqian, whom she could barely recognize...
All Qin Yexuan's women!
"Folian, Brother-in-law only brought you to Goryeo. After receiving intelligence, we decided to conduct a test on you. If you had hesitated even slightly just now, we would have sent someone to quietly eliminate you!"
Su Bingyan said coldly, "Now, do not tell Brother-in-law anything. Just follow him. If you encounter any problems, you can contact us wherever there is water!"
"You?" Folian gritted her teeth, staring at Qin Yexuan's women. "You've all gathered together?"
"We are the New Demonic Cult!" Zhu Tianqi declared triumphantly, then the bubble burst with a pop.
...
Folian hurried out of the cabin, still wearing her old clothes, which she hadn't even washed.
The stylish outfit Liu Yuantai had thoughtfully bought for her was discarded like trash.
At this moment, Qin Yexuan was examining a brand-new set of identity documents.
From the identification certificate to the driver's license, and a Hanwha Silver Alliance spiritual card, which allowed for instant conversion of spiritual energy points for consumption.
In today's world, traditional finance had long since transitioned.
As long as one found a Silver Alliance converter, any spiritual energy item discovered could be converted into spiritual energy points on the card. Of course, direct payment with spiritual currency was also possible, but all Silver Alliances charged a hefty fee.
"Brother, be careful with this card. Major Silver Alliances have signed secret agreements. If any stolen or robbed spiritual energy items are presented for conversion, the conversion will fail, and law enforcement will be automatically notified!"
Having said that, Liu Yuantai was about to deposit a sum of spiritual currency onto the card.
Qin Yexuan flicked the spiritual card. "No need. There are 10 spiritual points on here, equivalent to 10 coins, which is enough for now. Current spiritual currency is not like before; it can be tracked at any time. Don't have any further connection with me now. Contact me again after I've established myself."
Liu Yuantai scratched his head. "Brother, I'll do as you say."
Qin Yexuan took his new identity, still in his old clothes, and with Folian, left the yacht, officially setting foot in this former developed Asian nation.