Yan Aohan said, "It is good that you have this mindset. In truth, the current Dark Forest is not terrifying. The leader who united the Dark Forest and Happy Garden to attack the Lucky Forest is merely a scout. Even if they fail this time, it will cause no real loss to the Dark Forest."
Yan Aohan revealed a bit about the Dark Forest’s situation: "The one leading this time is Wu Shang, the younger brother of Wu Xie, the boss of Paipai Hall.
Of course, Wu Shang once suffered a loss at your hands. That was during your trip to the Five Schools Competition. They tried to ambush you on the road, but you corroded their flying boat and clothes, turning them into truly naked men. Wu Shang hates you deeply because you caused him to lose face and led to his dismissal by Yuan Wu."
Zhu Yanyi felt she absolutely could not take the blame for this. "How can this be my fault? It certainly cannot be blamed on me! Back then, they wanted to take over our Sage Academy. We only had seventeen students. What else could I do? Besides, I did not harm their lives, did I?"
"Have you forgotten? For some people, reputation is more important than life. In fact, investigations show that over seventy percent of people believe reputation matters more than life," Yan Aohan said helplessly, looking at Zhu Yanyi.
Zhu Yanyi pouted. "Those people are stubborn. Life is hard, and we only have one life. If you lose your reputation, you can try to regain it later. But if you lose your life, you lose everything. How can people be so narrow-minded?"
Yan Aohan laughed at Zhu Yanyi’s complaint. "Yes, some people just cannot understand this. That is why they value reputation so much. Regardless, since they are now enemies, you must face the challenge."
Zhu Yanyi nodded. "What is Wu Shang’s cultivation level?"
"Early Spirit Transformation stage. He is considered a genius in cultivation," Yan Aohan said seriously.
"A good genius, yet she chooses to join the Dark Forest. Is she seeking her own destruction?" Zhu Yanyi sneered.
Yan Aohan continued, "As for Happy Garden, they are going all out this time. The leader is Ruan Mengtuo." He continued to inform Zhu Yanyi of the relevant details.
Although Happy Garden had developed rapidly in recent years, its foundation was thin, so it did not have many capable people.
Zhu Yanyi tilted her head, thinking. "I do not have much information on Ruan Mengtuo. Can you tell me about her?"
"Ruan Mengtuo. Aside from everything else, there is one thing: she has a secret crush on Xi Muzheng." Yan Aohan said only this, which made countless romantic scenarios involving Xi Muzheng flash through Zhu Yanyi’s mind.
Of course, this was the result of wild imagination. Zhu Yanyi was not the type to indulge in such fantasies, so she asked curiously, "Does Dean Xi like Ruan Mengtuo?"
"No." Yan Aohan smiled slightly. "Your Dean Xi regards the Sage Academy as her responsibility. she has no energy to spend on love. Therefore, Xi Muzheng does not like Ruan Mengtuo. In fact, she has no good feelings toward her at all."
Seeing a hint of confusion on Zhu Yanyi’s face, Yan Aohan continued, "Because Ruan Mengtuo has killed several girls who had feelings for Xi Muzheng. Those girls only had a secret crush on her. Do you think Xi Muzheng would like someone like that?"
Zhu Yanyi raised her eyebrows. "According to you, is it possible that Ruan Mengtuo wants to dominate this plane because she cannot have her love, forcing Dean Xi to submit?"
Yan Aohan shrugged. "I do not know. No one knows the specific details. However, one thing is certain: Ruan Mengtuo has very great ambitions."
Zhu Yanyi agreed with this point. A woman without ambition would not think of establishing Happy Garden, nor would she use it to deceive others.
"What is Ruan Mengtuo’s aptitude?" Zhu Yanyi asked Yan Aohan.
"Ruan Mengtuo’s aptitude was originally only average. Later, she obtained a drop of Marrow-Cleansing Spirit Juice, which forcibly raised her aptitude from average to superior," Yan Aohan said.
Zhu Yanyi tilted her head. "So, her aptitude was actually enhanced by medicine."
"Yes." Yan Aohan smoothed his messy hair as he answered.
"Where did she get this drop of Marrow-Cleansing Spirit Juice?" Zhu Yanyi continued to ask.
Yan Aohan smiled. "The origin of this drop is quite coincidental. Originally, Empress Wushuang, bored, used natural power to condense a drop of flower juice. At that time, her little princess came over to play and knocked over the container. One drop fell onto a spirit mine. Ruan Mengtuo accidentally entered this mine and obtained the drop of spirit juice."
Hearing this, Zhu Yanyi focused on something else. "Empress Wushuang’s ability is natural power?"
"Yes, natural power," Yan Aohan chuckled. "However, the source of natural power is also the Wood Origin. It is actually the same origin as yours."
Zhu Yanyi smiled slightly. "Since they share the same origin, things of the same origin can be transformed. That spirit juice can also be turned into poison juice through special means."
Zhu Yanyi spoke with a grin. "I have never met Ruan Mengtuo, so I cannot say much for now. But one thing I am certain of is this:
No matter what, if Ruan Mengtuo continues to possess this aptitude, she will be a bad existence for all humanity. Therefore, I think, rather than letting her be, it is better to let Ruan Mengtuo become a thing of the past. Of course, I am a person who loves peace."
"So?" Yan Aohan asked curiously.
Zhu Yanyi smiled again. "So, at most, I will only change her aptitude from superior back to average."
The cultivation world is different from other places. To develop, one must first improve their own ability. This is another manifestation of the rule that the strong are respected. If Zhu Yanyi restored Ruan Mengtuo’s aptitude from superior to average, many strong cultivators would no longer pay attention to her.
Even if Ruan Mengtuo had money, it would be useless. Without her own ability, she could not make other cultivators submit. Without submission, she could not develop her forces. Thus, no matter how great her ambition was, it would be empty. Ambition alone is useless.
Moreover, for a woman without good aptitude, the chance of surviving in this world of the strong eating the weak is basically zero.
If Zhu Yanyi really restored Ruan Mengtuo’s aptitude to average, Ruan Mengtuo would have no way out without Zhu Yanyi even needing to take action.