In the past two years, Elder Grant has not returned.

　　It’s worth mentioning that Ruby Sutton’s favorability toward him has already risen to 2 stars.

　　The two of them haven’t spoken at all.

　　However, Logan Carter could sense that Ruby Sutton often stared at him, making him feel very uncomfortable.

　　Being too handsome can be troublesome.

　　Sigh.

　　I just want to cultivate immortality.

　　Logan Carter sighed inwardly.

　　Ruby Sutton was attractive, but not to the point of being breathtakingly beautiful. Logan Carter didn’t want to develop feelings for her.

　　Once he fell in love, he would have a weakness.

　　He wanted to live forever—he couldn’t afford to die halfway.

　　He’d consider romance only after achieving immortality.

　　As long as he was invincible, he could have as many women as he wanted, and wouldn’t have to worry about enemies causing trouble!

　　While working, Logan Carter firmly thought this, regarding Ruby Sutton as a demon or monster.

　　At that moment—

　　Ruby Sutton suddenly stood up.

　　She walked over gracefully, drawing the attention of the other servants.

　　She walked straight up to Logan Carter, smiled, and said, “Come with me for a moment.”

　　Logan Carter was stunned.

　　The other servants all looked at him with envy and jealousy.

　　To be noticed by such a fairy-like woman must be a good thing.

　　If it were them, even just being alone with her would be enough for a lifetime.

　　Logan Carter didn’t dare refuse, so he could only nod.

　　The two of them walked out of the herb garden.

　　A male cultivator opened his eyes and asked, “Junior Sister Sutton, what are you doing?”

　　He looked Logan Carter up and down, frowning.

　　This kid is really handsome!

　　The servants in the herb garden had never left the place in their lives, had no sense of aesthetics, and due to habitual thinking, hadn’t really noticed Logan Carter.

　　Attracted by the opposite sex, Ruby Sutton was the first to notice what was different about Logan Carter.

　　The male cultivator only observed Logan Carter closely because of Ruby Sutton.

　　Logan Carter’s appearance instinctively annoyed him.

　　“It’s nothing, senior brother, continue cultivating. I just want to have a private chat with this young man.” Ruby Sutton covered her mouth and smiled.

　　Logan Carter gave the male cultivator an awkward smile, looking very nervous.

　　The male cultivator frowned deeply but didn’t say anything.

　　Logan Carter followed Ruby Sutton toward the woods.

　　He was struggling internally.

　　Damn this charm of mine!

　　What should I do next?

　　Resist?

　　Or... comply?

Chapter 4: Threatened by a Demonic Cultivator, Rewarded with Swordsmanship

　　Logan Carter and Ruby Sutton arrived at a deserted patch of woods. Logan Carter was anxious, afraid that Ruby Sutton would make that kind of request.

　　Ruby Sutton turned to look at him, her gaze intense.

　　Logan Carter didn’t dare meet her eyes.

　　Ruby Sutton smiled and said, “Young man, no need to be nervous. I’m not here to make things difficult for you. I just want to ask: are you really willing to spend your whole life as a servant in this herb garden?”

　　Logan Carter stayed silent.

　　So now you want me to bow my head and become your plaything?

　　Ruby Sutton stepped closer and whispered in his ear, “Help me with something, and I’ll take you to cultivate immortality, freeing you from your mortal status.”

　　“What is it?”

　　Ruby Sutton’s lips moved, but no sound came out—yet Logan Carter heard her clearly.

　　“Help me get Elder Grant’s pill recipe. I’ll take you away from the Jade Pure Sect to the Demonic Sect. I’ll treat you well from then on. Under me, you won’t suffer at all. If your talent is good and your cultivation succeeds, we could even become Dao partners.”

　　Sound transmission technique!

　　Logan Carter’s eyes widened.

　　This woman is actually a demonic cultivator!

　　Logan Carter was thrown into chaos.

　　This was no joke. If he agreed, he’d be offending the entire Jade Pure Sect.

　　If he refused, Ruby Sutton definitely wouldn’t let him leave these woods alive.

　　With Elder Grant gone, and this being only the outer sect of the Jade Pure Sect, even if he shouted himself hoarse, probably no one would come.

　　Ruby Sutton didn’t rush him, circling around Logan Carter and patiently waiting.

　　Logan Carter weighed his chances against Ruby Sutton.

　　They were both at the seventh level of Qi Refining, but he had no spells or magical tools—how could he possibly beat Ruby Sutton?

　　He couldn’t fight head-on.

　　Logan Carter feigned fear and said, “I don’t know where that thing is, and besides, there’s still Gavin Bolton…”

　　Ruby Sutton looked satisfied—Logan Carter hadn’t mentioned the pill recipe directly, which showed he was clever.

　　“No problem, there’s still time. I can wait for you.” Ruby Sutton said softly with a smile.

　　She took out a pill and said, “This pill can help you awaken your spiritual roots. Take it as a meeting gift.”

　　Logan Carter looked at the pill—it looked like chocolate.

　　Definitely poison!

　　Logan Carter had no way to refuse, so he put it in his mouth.

　　He wrapped the pill with spiritual energy to keep it from dissolving.

　　After swallowing it, Logan Carter opened his mouth on purpose to let Ruby Sutton see, and said excitedly, “Thank you, fairy! I’ll do my very best!”

　　Damn it!

　　Give me another year of cultivation, and I’ll show you what I’m made of!

　　There’s no way Logan Carter would just join the Demonic Sect like this.

　　He wanted immortality, not a life of risk.

　　Ruby Sutton covered her mouth and smiled, reaching out to stroke Logan Carter’s cheek. She said, “You really are a sensible young man. Good, from now on I’ll raise you as my future husband.”

　　Logan Carter was excited.

　　But inside, he was disgusted.

　　Stupid woman, you think you’re worthy of me?

　　After Ruby Sutton had taken advantage of him for a while, the two of them returned to the herb garden.

　　The male cultivator looked at Logan Carter suspiciously, frowning.

　　Ruby Sutton just smiled mysteriously and continued meditating.

　　Logan Carter walked into the herb garden, and suddenly lines of text appeared before his eyes: