Need more money…
Su Bai’s sudden change of topic almost made Lin Xiaoyue twist her back.
“I really don’t get how a money-grubbing guy like you could be lucky enough to get the complete sword manual of the Fire Phoenix Sword Technique!”
Lin Xiaoyue rolled up her sleeve, revealing a vivid green bracelet on her left wrist.
“This is a Jade Bracelet. Don’t be fooled by its appearance—this is a mid-grade magical artifact with powerful defensive abilities.”
“If you can get the full sword manual, I’ll trade this bracelet with you.”
In Lin Xiaoyue’s eyes, this was a fair trade. Although the Fire Phoenix Sword Technique was far more valuable than the Jade Bracelet, Su Bai wasn’t even a cultivator. He couldn’t unleash the technique’s power. Rather than wasting it, it would be better to give him something that could help him defend himself—maybe even save his life in a critical moment.
“Well…”
By logic, Su Bai should’ve taken the deal. But he was convinced this girl wouldn’t let go of the complete Fire Phoenix Sword Technique, so he figured he could ask for even more.
“A trade is possible, but… you know my cultivation level. With so many demonic beasts in the mountains, wouldn’t I just be delivering myself as breakfast?”
“Hehehe, Senior Sister Lin, you’re mighty and capable. I wonder if you could lend me your outer sect disciple token…”
Su Bai had already set his sights on Lin Xiaoyue’s token—because he needed to use the training hall.
The training hall had an array that gathered spiritual energy, which was beneficial for cultivation. Su Bai wanted to break through there and finally become a real cultivator. Now was the perfect time to ask for the token.
Lin Xiaoyue frowned suspiciously. “Why do you need my token?”
“I’m planning to go into closed-door cultivation and need to use the training hall. But you know I’m just a menial laborer. Only those with an outer sect disciple token can access it…”
Lin Xiaoyue looked at Su Bai. His request didn’t surprise her. Su Bai was already in his seventies. He must have gathered some cultivation resources and now wanted to try breaking through in the training hall. If he succeeded and became a Qi Refining Realm cultivator, his lifespan would naturally extend.
“Alright, let’s do it your way!” Lin Xiaoyue said. “After your breakthrough, bring me the complete sword manual.”
Leaving Lin Xiaoyue’s room, Su Bai was in a great mood. Once he successfully broke through, he could take the mid-grade artifact he got from her and gift it to someone else. Who knew? He might even trigger a Critical Return and get a top-grade artifact!
The next day, Su Bai brought Lin Xiaoyue’s outer sect token to the training hall.
He was dressed in a menial laborer’s uniform. His long white beard hung down to his chest. His demeanor was calm and carefree.
“Who is this guy? He’s already so old, and he’s coming to the training hall?”
“At that age, trying to break through to the 7th stage of the Qi Refining Realm is already incredibly difficult. There’s probably no hope for him to enter the inner sect in this lifetime.”
Many disciples looked at Su Bai with pity. But then someone noticed something strange.
“Wait… why is he wearing a menial laborer’s outfit?”
“I remember now. He’s someone from Senior Sister Lin’s courtyard!”
“Senior Sister Lin has such a wild taste? She even goes after old men?”
“What are you talking about? I said he’s a menial laborer in Senior Sister Lin’s courtyard!”
Some outer sect disciples who had participated in yesterday’s battle with the Beast Taming Sect also recognized Su Bai.
Feeling the strange gazes around him, Su Bai was speechless.
So what if I’m old? Can’t I use the training hall? Cultivation isn’t about dating—why care about age?
Su Bai was just about to enter the training hall when he heard a commotion.
“Sister Ziyun is here!”
“She’s the new outer sect prodigy of the Azure Cloud Sect!”
“She might even become the next Senior Sister Lin!”
Many outer sect disciples rushed over when they saw Ziyun approaching.
Ziyun wore a flowing purple dress. She looked young and beautiful, surrounded by a group of men and women. Unlike Lin Xiaoyue’s arrogance, Ziyun was gentle and soft-spoken, winning over the hearts of many outer sect disciples effortlessly. Although she had only joined the Azure Cloud Sect a day ago, her popularity was already rivaling Lin Xiaoyue’s.
With a gentle smile, Ziyun nodded at those who greeted her. Just then, from the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Su Bai in the distance. She paused for a moment, then walked directly toward him.
“Greetings, Senior,” Ziyun said, bowing politely to Su Bai.
She believed this worldly expert must have disguised himself as a menial laborer for some reason. So she didn’t reveal his identity, only bowed and offered a greeting.
This display from Ziyun made those already curious about Su Bai even more intrigued.
“I get it! Senior Sister Lin must have shown Ziyun some favor. Out of respect for her, Ziyun is treating this old man kindly too.”
“This old man must be a trusted aide of Senior Sister Lin. That’s probably why Ziyun is treating him with courtesy.”
Everyone began speculating about the relationship between the three of them. But regardless of their theories, Su Bai’s identity became shrouded in an aura of mystery.
“What brings you to the training hall? Are you planning to cultivate one of Azure Cloud Sect’s techniques?” Su Bai asked with a chuckle.
“I was just on my way to receive my cultivation technique and happened to pass by. I didn’t expect to run into you, Senior,” Ziyun said warmly and respectfully.
Su Bai’s eyes lit up.
This girl hadn’t received her technique yet. Why not give her one directly?
A Daughter of Fortune with an SS-level fate had a return multiplier of 100!
If he gave her a basic cultivation technique of Azure Cloud Sect, he might get something incredible in return.
Su Bai had come to the training hall to break through to the Qi Refining Realm. A high-quality technique was exactly what he needed.
“Ziyun, no need to collect it. I just happen to have a basic Azure Cloud Sect technique here—Azure Cloud Technique. I’ve spent years annotating it myself. I’d like to give it to you.”
He took out an old, yellowed book.
Many outer sect disciples sneered at the sight.
A menial laborer who hadn’t broken through after decades of cultivation… what could his annotations possibly be worth?
Better not read it at all—his insights might lead someone astray.
“This is wonderful. Thank you so much, Senior!” Ziyun beamed.
She was stunning, a seductive fox woman by blood, and her smile was captivating. The surrounding male disciples were utterly dazed, many grinning foolishly, some nearly drooling.
Everyone around was shocked.
What’s going on here?
This newly arrived Sister Ziyun is giving this old man so much face?
Who exactly is this old guy?!