Too Lazy to Come Up with a Title

"We're here." Xiao Yu led the group to his residence.

As Xiao Yu led them back, they passed a noisy area. Curious, Lu Piao asked,

"What's all that commotion over there for?"

"That's the trading market. The Heavenly Spirit Institute regularly issues missions, and students who accept and complete them can receive Spirit Stone rewards. Spirit Stones are very important. They're not only currency, but also crucial for cultivation. Although the Heavenly Dao Power in the Dragon Void Realm has begun increasing because of Brother Shangguan, it still isn't enough to support our cultivation. Besides, the Heavenly Dao doesn't seem to intend to let us use it." After saying this, Xiao Yu recalled the miserable state of that steward.

"Also, demon spirits in the Dragon Void Realm are divided into five growth grades: ordinary, good, excellent, outstanding, and god-level. Most people prioritize Dragon Blood Demon Spirits. There's also Mutated Demon Spirits, but those are priceless and rarely available."

"I see, but why does it have to be a Dragon Blood Demon Spirit?"

"Demonic beasts are also divided by bloodline. The first is an ordinary bloodline, the second is an ancient bloodline, such as the Sky Qilin Demonic Beast, and the third is a primordial demonic beast, which is almost impossible to encounter," Nie Li explained.

"What bloodline does Shangguan's Golden Saint Dragon King have? Primordial?" Lu Piao looked at Shangguan Ye.

"How the hell would I know?" Shangguan Ye shrugged. He himself did not know what bloodline the Golden Saint Dragon King possessed, only that it was very powerful.

"Lastly, there are Treasure Artifacts. From lowest to highest, they range from first grade to ninth grade. In a trading market like this, the best you can trade for is probably third grade."

"Let's go take a look."

They had nothing better to do anyway, so they might as well stroll around and familiarize themselves with the place.

As they entered the trading market, cries of vendors hawking their wares rose and fell continuously.

Lu Piao looked around everywhere, like a country bumpkin entering a grand estate for the first time.

"By the way, aside from doing missions to earn Spirit Stones, are there any other ways?"

"The first is that West Court students receive five Spirit Stones every month. The second is taking over Divine Pools."

"Divine Pools?"

"That's right. Divine Pools produce Spirit Stones, but they're all outside the sect. Some wild Divine Pools are guarded by powerful Monster Beasts, and even if you take one down, others will try to seize it. Without sufficient strength and influence, it's best not to set your sights on Divine Pools," Xiao Yu warned.

Xiao Yu led them to a courtyard filled with birdsong and flowers.

"You'll be staying in this building. I'm next door. Oh, and don't enter my room."

"Here are three Spirit Stones for you to cultivate with first." Xiao Yu handed each of them a Spirit Stone before entering his room.

Shangguan Ye picked up a Spirit Stone and sensed it.

"Too little." Shangguan Ye casually tossed the Spirit Stone into the Mountain River Space. After his consciousness withdrew, the Spirit Stone suddenly dissolved, then began condensing again, transforming into a black object that floated in the air. Massive boulders were drawn toward the black substance one after another, slowly forming a floating island. There was a lake atop the island, where chunks of Spirit Stones continuously formed.

The group returned to their rooms. They had barely sat down when they heard someone outside calling for Xiao Yu.

"Brother Xiao Yu, are you here?" A sweet, clear voice rang out.

Hearing the commotion, Shangguan Ye and the other two walked out of their rooms. The owner of the voice had already entered. She was a silver-haired girl with delicate features.

"Who are you?" Seeing several people in Xiao Yu's home, the Maiden could not help asking.

"We're Xiao Yu's friends. We're staying here temporarily," Shangguan Ye said.

"I see. Brother Xiao Yu isn't here?" the girl asked again.

"He should have gone out."

"Alright. My name is Huang Ying. I'm Brother Xiao Yu's... friend. Then you must be the new students Brother Xiao Yu brought back, right?"

"That's right."

"I heard that among the new students Brother Xiao Yu brought back today, there was an extraordinary genius who caused a heavenly phenomenon. That should be you, right?" Huang Ying looked at Shangguan Ye. Only upon closer inspection did she realize that he was handsome and elegant, dashing and refined, though still far inferior to the readers.

"He's so handsome, but Brother Xiao Yu is already in my heart."

"Oh? How did you determine that, Miss?"

"Because I can't see through your strength. If we were both in the Destiny Realm, I should be able to sense it. So you must be in the Heavenly Star Realm. Combined with how today's events have spread like wildfire, it wasn't hard to figure out." Huang Ying smiled.

"Ying'er, so you're here." A young man walked in.

"Yan Hao, what business is it of yours?" The moment Huang Ying saw Yan Hao, the smile vanished from her face.

"What's so good about Xiao Yu? He's just an effeminate weakling, yet you can't stop thinking about him?" As Yan Hao spoke, he noticed the three people nearby.

"You're the new students from the Little Exquisite World? One has a Fifth Grade Heavenly Spiritual Root, one has an Eighth Grade Heavenly Spiritual Root, and the other supposedly made the Crystal Ball explode?"

None of the three paid him any attention.

"I'm talking to you!" Yan Hao grew angry.

"We generally do not bother responding to rude people," Nie Li said slowly.

"Even if you have Heavenly Spiritual Roots, don't think that gives you the right to act arrogant. Ask around and find out who calls the shots at the Heavenly Spirit Institute!" Yan Hao unleashed his pressure, revealing his Second Stage of the Destiny Realm cultivation.

"Interesting. It's been a long time since I fought someone in the Destiny Realm." Nie Li was incomparably excited, his fighting intent surging.

"Yan Hao, are you an idiot? They're all Brother Xiao Yu's friends. And since you've heard about them, don't you know that he has already reached the Heavenly Star Realm?" Huang Ying kindly reminded him.

"Hmph." Hearing that, Yan Hao withdrew his pressure.

"I advise you not to keep following that useless Xiao Yu. Come with me instead. I guarantee you'll never have to worry about food or clothing." Yan Hao extended an olive branch.

"Sure." Shangguan Ye smiled and extended a hand, preparing to shake Yan Hao's.

"Looks like you're a smart man after all." Yan Hao also reached out and clasped his hand.

Crack.

The moment their hands met, Shangguan Ye exerted force, instantly shattering Yan Hao's hand bones.

"Ah!" Feeling the pain, Yan Hao desperately tried to pull back his hand, but Shangguan Ye gripped it tightly and refused to let go.

"Shangguan, spare him." Xiao Yu's voice sounded from outside the door, and he slowly walked in.

"Brother Xiao Yu, you're here!" Huang Ying beamed with joy.

Hearing Xiao Yu's words, Shangguan Ye released his hand. Yan Hao clutched his hand tightly, glaring furiously at them.

"I definitely won't let you off!" Yan Hao hurried away.

"Trash." Shangguan Ye spat on the ground. Clearly, everything Xiao Ning'er had told him before they came had been tossed to the wind.

"Xiao Yu~"

"Brother Xiao Yu!"

At that moment, two more women entered. It was obvious that one had a fiery temperament, while the other was somewhat shy.

"Those two nasty women again," Huang Ying cursed inwardly.

"Xiao Yu really has great luck with women," Lu Piao said enviously.

"Let's go. We don't want to be third wheels." Shangguan Ye and Nie Li each grabbed one of Lu Piao's hands and dragged him back inside.

"Hey, wait. These are your identity plaques. I already had them prepared for you." Xiao Yu tossed over three plaques.

"You can report in tomorrow."

"Thanks."

That night, Xiao Yu knocked on Nie Li's door.

"Come in."

"Nie Li."

"Xiao Yu? What is it?"

"I have a question for you. Do you know why I've remained stuck in the Earthly Destiny Realm and have been unable to break through?" Xiao Yu asked solemnly. He had actually gone to ask Shangguan Ye first, but Shangguan Ye said he could not help, so Xiao Yu came to Nie Li instead.

"Of course I know. Both you and the Nether Realm Controller cultivate the Myriad Dao Roaring Dragon Art, and it's incomplete. That's why you face an obstacle when breaking through to the Destiny Realm." Nie Li took a sip of tea and spoke slowly.

"Then will I be unable to break through forever?"

"Isn't that why you have me? I'll use needles to open your acupoints. Only by using the Guiding Art will you be able to break through."

"Can you give me acupuncture?"

"No problem."

At that moment, Shangguan Ye lay on his bed, staring blankly at his glowing wristband. When Xiao Yu had come to him earlier, he actually could have used Yang Power to clear Xiao Yu's acupoints, or even opened them with the Eight Trigrams Palm. But after thinking it over, he decided to leave it to Nie Li.