Something had happened.
On the second day after the Tianshui Dao God Rankings were announced, Li Yuanzong, Zhao En, Qi Liang, Pan Hun, and the others publicly declared that they were heading to the Ancient Wasteland Secret Realm to gather spiritual herbs for the sect.
Ever since the Tianshui Sect had fallen into decline, the Ancient Wasteland Secret Realm had become synonymous with death.
The Tianshui Sect disciples who entered the Ancient Wasteland Secret Realm almost all had only a slim chance of survival. Even if they came out alive, their cultivation would be crippled, leaving them disabled for life.
Upon hearing the news, everyone drew in a sharp breath. They could all tell that Li Yuanzong and the others seemed intent on cutting off the Tianshui Sect at its roots.
That day.
Qiao Mo and Qin Yao arrived at Bright Moon Island, both bringing gifts to offer their congratulations.
Qin Yao presented an excellent spiritual herb. Although Lin Bai had no use for it, he still accepted it with a smile.
"Congratulations, Junior Brother Lin Bai. You've been in the sect for less than a year, yet you've already reached the top of the Tianshui Dao God Rankings!"
Qiao Mo presented a defensive magical treasure—a Jade Hairpin. It was clearly something she had worn close to her body.
Ever since Qiao Mo had fallen out with the Hundred Victories Pavilion, she had been forced to rely on herself for cultivation resources. Her daily cultivation expenses were enormous, and she was not particularly wealthy.
Now that Lin Bai had reached the top of the Tianshui Dao God Rankings, she had thought it over and over but could not come up with a good gift. In the end, she gave him her favorite hairpin.
She called it a gift for Lin