"Fellow Daoist." Seeing that the two had finished discussing serious matters, Li Xiaoru sidled over. "You're that servant disciple of Long Aotian's who challenged an inner sect disciple one-on-one, aren't you? I recognize you!"
"...I've already broken through and become an outer sect disciple," Bai Lan corrected.
Ever since she had broken through to the middle Qi Refining stage and gained some ability to flee, Bai Lan had rarely stayed cooped up in the sect. She often went out to scour for opportunities.
If opportunities were not gathered into her pocket early, was she supposed to leave them for Long Aotian to use as stepping stones to rise from the west of the river?
"I know, I know, I recognize you." Li Xiaoru lowered her voice. "You're the one who provoked inner sect disciple Bai Ling in front of my stall, then got internal injuries from a Foundation Establishment uncle-master's pressure!"
"..."
There was no need to bring up that dark history. Sooner or later, she would snatch Xiao Tianqi's Storage Bag.
"Did you know that Ling Shizu, the Ling Family's young master, is offering a sect-wide reward for information on you? He said anyone who finds your whereabouts will get eight hundred Spirit Stones." Li Xiaoru's eyes glittered with the light of Spirit Stones.
Bai Lan frowned. "Why is he looking for me?"
"It seems to have something to do with that Long Aotian, but I don't know the rest." Li Xiaoru's eyes shone brightly. "I'll take you to see Ling Shizu. Of the eight hundred Spirit Stones, I'll give you six hundred! How about it?"
"..."
Bai Lan pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled. "No. You only need to make a small Heart Demon Vow, and I'll go with you. When the time comes, all eight hundred