Lu Ping, a Golden Core True Person, Could Not Even Outmatch a Bird
Lu Ping now suspects that he has returned from the battlefield of Demon-Severing Cliff.
But Little B didn't come back; it was still there, killing and killing.
Lu Ping chose A.
[You chose A.]
You didn't reply, but simply took out a Jade Bottle and placed it on the table.
[The Jade Bottle landed on the table with a soft sound.]
Qi Cangshu glanced at it, and his hand trembled slightly.
[On the Spirit-Sealing Talisman the bottle's mouth, three characters were written.]
[Qi-Gathering Pill.]
[You then took out a second bottle, and a third bottle.]
[Ten bottles in a row.]
"Here are one hundred Qi-Gathering Pills."
"Whether you cultivate yourself or stabilize the various halls, take this and use it."
Qi Cangshu's throat bobbed.
One hundred Qi-Gathering Pills, market value 100,000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones.
[The Greenwood Sect handles a considerable amount of Spirit Stones annually, but that's all from sect loans, offerings, and mining commissions.]
[The amount of readily available cash is pitifully small.]
[These one hundred Pills represent people's hearts, their confidence, and the weight that Qi Cangshu can slam down on the table with in the future.]
Qi Cangshu slowly bent over.
"This old man thanks Sect Master for his trust."
[You waved your hand and then gave a few more instructions.]
"There's a disciple in the Alchemy Hall named Qian Dafu."
"This man may seem slick, but he possesses a certain loyalty and integrity; he is a useful person. In the future, the court should give him more opportunities."
Qi Cangshu's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately memorized the name.
[It turns out that the Sect Master wasn't truly abandoning the situation, but rather was preparing his own team in advance.]
[This Qian Dafu is probably a pawn planted by the Sect Master long ago.]
[You remembered something else and added a sentence.]
"If a young man named Xu Qingshi comes to join our Mountain Gate in the future, keep a close eye on him."
"After careful observation, if his character is acceptable, he will be taken into the Inner Sect and properly trained."
Qi Cangshu's heart skipped a beat.
These words don't sound like a spur-of-the-moment arrangement; they sound more like you've already glimpsed certain future scenarios.
[Qi Cangshu's gaze towards you carried a hint of "I knew it."]
[He even began to suspect that what you were practicing wasn't an ordinary Cultivation Method, but some kind of the Buddhist Sect secret art capable of deducing cause and effect and discerning the secrets of Heavenly Secrets.]
"I've noted it down."
[Qi Cangshu's voice carried a hint of heartfelt reverence.]
"Go, summon all the halls, and hold a meeting."
[Half an hour later, in the Greenwood Sect Master.]
[All elders and Deacons gathered again.]
This time, the meeting was chaired by Qi Cangshu.
[Qian Dafu, an unremarkable Outer Sect Disciple, was also among them.]
He stood behind Qi Cangshu, holding a blank jade book, responsible for taking notes.
The elders of the Law Enforcement Hall exchanged a knowing glance.
[Understood.]
[This is the new leader promoting his trusted confidants.]
[You remained seated on the Sect Master's throne the entire time, without uttering a word, resting with your eyes closed.]
The more silent you are, the more uneasy the people below become.
They can't see through you, nor can they see the deeper intentions behind this power transition.
The meeting lasted for an hour, discussing trivial matters of the sect, such as the allocation of Spirit Stones, mineral vein output, and disciple assessments.
[Just when everyone thought the meeting was about to end.]
You opened your eyes.
[Effective Bully at Home.]
A terrifying pressure instantly enveloped the entire Main Hall.
Everyone inside the hall felt as if they had become a small boat in a raging storm, ready to be torn to pieces at any moment.
The teacup that the elder of the Law Enforcement Hall had just picked up slipped from his hand and fell to the ground, shattering into pieces.
The elder of the Mining Hall trembled slightly, uncontrollably.
[This oppressive aura felt even stronger than Han Shishan's Nascent Soul aura a few days ago.]
Qian Dafu's face turned deathly pale; if he hadn't been holding onto the table in front of him, he probably would have collapsed to the ground.
[The pressure came quickly, and it went quickly too.]
[You stood up, didn't even glance at the crowd, and turned to walk into the inner hall.]
"Meeting adjourned."
Two words drifted over lightly.
[Only after your figure completely disappeared did the people in the Main Hall breathe a long sigh of relief, a chill running down their spines.]
[Midnight (11 PM - 1 AM)]
[Back Mountain the Greenwood Sect, an inconspicuous Restriction quietly opened.]
[You piloted that unassuming Small Flying Boat, silently ascending into the night.]
[The Flying Boat pierced through the clouds, and the Mountain Gate of the Greenwood Sect below transformed into a tiny point of light.]
[A flash of light appeared at the tail of the small Flying Boat, its speed suddenly increased, and it transformed into an almost invisible streak of light, piercing the night.]
[You pilot your Flying Boat straight towards Qingyang City.]
[You are now Golden Core True Person, but you are still suppressing your cultivation at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.]
[The Breath-Concealing Technique makes you look like an ordinary rogue Rogue Cultivator.]
[You shall send the Red-Feather Fire Crow three hundred li ahead.]
[You've discovered that, in terms of speed alone, you, Golden Core True Person, can't even outrun a bird.]
Fortunately, this bird is Lu Ping.
[A few days later, you arrive in Qingyang City, while the little Crow has already wandered around the Qingyang City several times.]
[You stow away your Flying Boat, mingling with the crowds entering the city, and once again step into this city where cultivating immortality is openly priced.]
The streets were still bustling with people.
Qi Refining cultivator is soliciting customers at the shop entrance.
[The Foundation Establishment cultivators, dressed in various colored uniforms, hurried along.]
[Ordinary people push a cart, struggling to survive amidst the cultivators.]
[The scene inside the city is basically the same as in the last simulation.]
[Options pop up.]
[A: Head straight to the Azure Dragon Merchant Association.]
[B: Let's take a stroll around the city first.]
[C: Open a "Lu's Immortal Cultivation Psychological Clinic," focusing on persuading people not to cultivate immortality.]
Even dogs wouldn't venture into the ruined Qingyang City.
Lu Ping decisively chose A.
[You chose A.]
You head straight for the Azure Dragon Merchant Association and enter the lobby.
[The female nun behind the counter looked up and glanced at you.]
[You're currently using Breath-Concealing Technique to suppress your cultivation level, making you appear to be just a Rogue Cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.]
[But you didn't waste any words, you simply took out a Third-Grade Alchemist Certificate.]
The female cultivator at the counter took the token, her expression immediately changing.
"Third-Grade Alchemist."
Her tone became much more polite.
"Please come to the Elegant Chamber on the second floor, senior."
[A short while later, a female cultivator in a purple dress pushed open the door and entered.]
[Her hair was neatly styled in a bun, and a jade pendant bearing the name of the Chief Manager of the Azure Dragon Merchant Association hung from her waist.]
The jade plaque is engraved with three characters.
[Shen Yuerong.]
[Her aura was deep and powerful; judging from your current Golden Core cultivation level, she was also Golden Core True Person.]
[But because you concealed your true strength, she couldn't see through your true level of cultivation.]
Shen Yuerong sat down opposite you, glanced at the token, and then looked at you.
[The Friend of Women is now in effect.]
Shen Yuerong's expression softened slightly as she politely inquired,
"Fellow Daoist, you look unfamiliar. May I ask your name?"