At that moment, after being stepped on by Xiao Yifei, Yun Xiaoxiao immediately found a quiet spot, took off her enchanted boots without hesitation, and tossed them aside.
Just then, a man in a black robe appeared before her and said respectfully, “Saintess, shall I—”
Yun Xiaoxiao’s eyes darkened. “No need. I already sprinkled ‘Pig Head Powder’ on him.”
Hearing that, the black-robed man’s mouth twitched slightly.
The young Saintess really had quite the sense of humor…
Then Yun Xiaoxiao asked, “Who was that just now?”
The black-robed man stepped forward and replied, “Xiao Yifei, the closed-door disciple of the Longevity Sect’s sect master.”
Yun Xiaoxiao raised an eyebrow. “…That guy?!”
The man hesitated, “Uh… yes.”
Yun Xiaoxiao rubbed her chin. “That ugly thing? I heard he managed to charm both his Senior Sister and his Master completely out of their senses?!”
The black-robed man stayed silent.
Xiao Yifei wasn’t exactly one of the most handsome men in the cultivation world, but he definitely wasn’t as hideous as the Saintess made him sound.
Of course, whatever the Saintess said was always right!
So he immediately nodded in agreement, “The Saintess is right!”
Yun Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes. “You didn’t see him earlier—that ridiculous expression! He even thought he could use his looks to seduce me…”
The man was speechless.
Hmm… in that case, he took back what he said earlier. Xiao Yifei really did deserve to be called ugly.
…
Meanwhile, Jiang Yubai had finally made it to the front of the line after a long wait.
After handing over the required number of spirit stones, just as he was about to step into the teleportation array, a voice called out, “Sir, please show your identity token.”
Hearing that, Jiang Yubai raised an eyebrow, surprise flashing in his eyes.
An identity token? That piece of junk… he’d thrown it away long ago!
“What? So rogue cultivators aren’t allowed to enter?”
The disciple guarding the array was startled by his words.
He looked closely at the man before him—tall and straight like a pine, exuding elegance like an immortal, his presence radiating an unparalleled aura.
Simply put, his demeanor was extraordinary, his momentum overwhelming.
He must be someone of noble birth, a heaven-blessed genius from a prestigious sect.
It was only natural that the guard had asked.
But to his surprise, this man turned out to be a rogue cultivator.
Indeed, the cultivation world truly hid dragons and crouching tigers.
And it made sense—Central State was currently a gathering place for geniuses from all over.
Thinking this, the disciple hurriedly smiled and said, “Apologies, I was being rude. Please forgive me, senior. You may proceed!”
He quickly stepped aside, gesturing respectfully for Jiang Yubai to enter.
Jiang Yubai said nothing more and strode straight into the teleportation array.
In an instant, a wave of dizziness struck him.
Moments later, a blinding flash of light burst forth, and when it faded, Jiang Yubai stood safely on the land of Central State.
As soon as he stepped out of the teleportation hub, he was stunned by the bustling scene before him.
The city was packed to the brim—streets filled with people shoulder to shoulder, shops lined both sides, merchants shouting nonstop.
Cultivators flew past overhead on magical treasures, leaving behind trails of dazzling light.
Despite the vibrant atmosphere, Jiang Yubai wasn’t particularly interested.
After resting briefly, he immediately set out to find an inn to stay in and gather more information about the secret realm.
…
However, nearly every inn was already full.
Seeing this, Jiang Yubai raised an eyebrow slightly. There were too many people!
Still, he didn’t dwell on it and casually picked a teahouse instead, striding inside.
Although fasting techniques were popular among cultivators, many still couldn’t give up their love for good food and maintained the habit of eating three meals a day.
And with the current excitement surrounding the secret realm, both teahouses and restaurants were packed to the brim.
After some effort, Jiang Yubai finally found a quiet corner on the second floor and sat down.
Around him, lively chatter filled the air—
“Hey, I heard there are a lot of big shots here in Central State this time!” someone said excitedly.
“Of course! A Tribulation Crossing Realm powerhouse, no less! Just the name alone is enough to attract every genius in the cultivation world!” another added.
“Ah! Such a pity… my wife’s about to give birth, otherwise I’d be joining the fun too…” sighed a third. This story is hosted at g.com.
“Forget it! With your pathetic cultivation? You’d just embarrass yourself!” someone mocked mercilessly.
“…”
The room buzzed with endless conversation.
And yet, Jiang Yubai hadn’t caught a single piece of useful information—only endless gossip!
His brow twitched slightly.
Love, hatred, grudges—stories from every corner of the cultivation world unfolded like colorful tapestries within this small teahouse.
Before long, Jiang Yubai even overheard a rumor… about himself.
From the next table, a deep voice said, “You all don’t know, but something quite interesting happened recently in East State!”
Another man quickly chimed in, “Oh? Let’s hear it, Brother Qi!”
The man named Brother Qi cleared his throat and said, “It’s about the famous Longevity Sect. The sect master’s senior disciple was expelled after fighting with the youngest disciple over their own Senior Sister!”
“Ah? You mean that so-called genius with the ‘Sword Bone and Dao Heart,’ Jiang Yubai?!”
“That’s right! Him!”
“…”
A chorus of gasps followed.
To be fair, the story itself wasn’t anything special.
But, as always in the cultivation world, rumors twisted and grew beyond recognition.
By the time the tale reached Central State, it had completely changed!
Most cultivators spent their time in secluded cultivation, rarely paying attention to outside news, so no one had bothered to verify the facts.
And the storyteller’s lively, convincing tone made everyone take it as truth. No one even thought to use a transmission talisman to confirm it.
As a result, Jiang Yubai had now become the pitiable man who “lost a love battle and was kicked out of his sect.”
Sometimes, when people are speechless, all they can do is laugh. Truly.
And Jiang Yubai at that moment—could only laugh helplessly.
He really wanted to crack open their heads and see—what on earth was inside!?
They were hopeless at serious matters, but when it came to gossip, they were absolutely tireless!