Delighted by the Sight of Prey

"So you are Fairy Shen, descendant of a great Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. Forgive my disrespect." Jiang Ping'an smiled and cupped his hands. "I am Jiang Ping'an, a menial disciple of Mystic Array Peak."

Shen Jing introduced her cousin: "This is my younger sister."

She did not mention her name.

"Greetings, Little Fairy Shen." Jiang Ping'an politely cupped his hands toward Shen Jing's cousin.

Shen Jing's cousin's pretty face flushed slightly as she returned the salute to Jiang Ping'an. "Greetings, Senior Brother Jiang."

Shen Jing then smiled at Jiang Ping'an. "The array flags are sold out. You should be done with your stall now, right? Shall we go sit in a teahouse?"

"I would be disrespectful to refuse. Being able to drink tea and discuss the Dao with Fairy Shen is Jiang's good fortune for three lifetimes." Jiang Ping'an agreed.

Thus, Jiang Ping'an quickly gathered up the coarse cloth spread on the ground, then left Jadeite Street with the Shen sisters.

More than half an incense stick later, Jiang Ping'an followed the Shen sisters into a rather upscale-looking teahouse. They went up to the fifth floor and booked a private tea room overlooking the street.

Shen Jing ordered a pot of High-grade Spirit Tea, as well as Spirit Fruit, pastries, and more.

The High-grade Spirit Tea's fragrance filled the air, leaving one refreshed and clear-headed at a whiff. A single sip made the mind lucid.

"Junior brother Jiang, do you intend to participate in the menial disciple grand competition?" Shen Jing asked.

"I do have that intention. I hope to try my luck," Jiang Ping'an said.

"That is wrong. There is no luck in the Grand Competition. Junior brother Jiang, you must not harbor such a lucky mindset," Shen Jing said.

"Fairy Shen is right. Jiang has learned from your