Rectifying Bad Habits?

Sometimes it's just absurd; I hadn't encountered something like this in over a decade, yet I've run into it twice in this short period.

"Brother, do you know the senior who was just here?"

"I do." Zhang Xiu felt rather speechless inside. "That senior is a Dao Integration expert from the Supreme Dao Sect, currently stationed at the Ancient Cultivator Response Department. I reported my work to him not long ago."

This was a Dao Integration expert, after all. If this had happened in the past, and such a senior had shown this much goodwill, he would have done anything to get Xiaolu into the Supreme Dao Sect.

But this had to happen right after that senior from the Sword Sect had taken an interest in mentoring Xiaolu...

Furthermore, when he went to submit his work report that day, this Dao Integration senior from the Supreme Dao Sect had explicitly expressed his dislike for the Sword Sect.

Yet, if he disliked the Sword Sect, why would he come to station himself at an Ancient Cultivator Response Department within the Sword Sect's territory? Even for an Immortal Sect, it was impossible to force a Dao Integration practitioner to do anything.

It couldn't be that he came here specifically to cause trouble, could it?

Although he wasn't sure how they had managed to slip by just now, if True Monarch Purple Universe were to discover that the two siblings had been in contact with a Sword Sect senior, the consequences would likely be dire.

A headache.

But on the surface, Zhang Xiu still 'earnestly' advised:

"This is a good opportunity, you must seize it. When you get to school tomorrow, you can ask your teachers and seniors for guidance, but remember, never reveal the name of True Monarch Purple Universe."

Could one really refuse the goodwill of a Dao Integration powerhouse?

There was clearly no second answer to that question.

Sigh.

He really shouldn't have troubled that Sword Sect senior so frequently, but when it involved a Dao Integration practitioner, this was no longer a situation they could handle on their own.

The only plan now was to let Xiaolu go and ask the Sword Sect senior for advice, and hope she could read between the lines.

Zhang Xiu rubbed the storage ring worn on the finger of his left hand.

Dragon-Elephant Heaven-Supporting Sect... It seems I should start preparing.

Although the senior had provided a stepping stone, that was an Immortal Sect after all. Below the Dao Integration realm, no practitioner would dare guarantee that they could definitely enter an Immortal Sect.

Zhang Yunlu looked thoughtful, lowering her head to gaze at the Purple Enclosure Qi Observation Method in her hands.

With this matter hanging over them, neither of them had the heart to celebrate, so they headed straight home.

In the sky, a wisp of purple energy drifted away into the distance.

Meanwhile, a pedicab was traveling down the street, drawing gazes from many passersby.

In the history of the Central Continent, such antiques had only appeared for a very short time before being rapidly replaced.

Once a practitioner reached Foundation Establishment, they could fly using artifacts, and in terms of comfort and appearance, pedicabs couldn't compare to cars.

Therefore, they were only still in use in a few isolated places.

Xu Xing sat silently in the open-air carriage at the back, while Chi Jiuyu pedaled furiously in the front, the pedicab actually managing to overtake one spirit-electric hybrid car after another.

Especially when it came to those who would honk their horns at the slightest provocation or enjoyed hurling insults; after overtaking them, she would 'politely' flip them the middle finger to greet them.

"Watch the road, don't speed," Xu Xing reminded her.

"Don't worry, Martial Uncle, I'm experienced! I won't speed!" she replied, full of confidence.

A few minutes ago, after the two had left the school, Chi Jiuyu had claimed she brought a vehicle and bragged about her excellent driving skills.

To his surprise, she had pulled out a pedicab.

Soon, they passed an intersection where a disciple from the Law Enforcement Hall was directing traffic.

Seeing a pedicab whiz past, he was stunned for a moment, only to see several cars also rush through, tailing the pedicab closely.

He glanced at the speed detector beside him.

Emm...

Not speeding.

In this current climate, no one dared to defy the rules.

Was this how practitioners were training themselves these days?

After a while, thanks to Chi Jiuyu's efforts, the pedicab arrived in front of the villa complex. The security guard saw the pedicab parked at the entrance and was about to come forward to shoo it away.

However, just as he stepped out of the guard booth, a line of cars arrived one after another, pulling up behind the pedicab.

Some of the models were ones he had only dared to dream about.

Wha... what is going on?

Chi Jiuyu hopped off, her face neither red nor out of breath, and took a bottle of water to pour over the chain.

Hiss!

Steam billowed, and the glowing red chain returned to a bright, silvery white. Clearly, it was made of special materials.

She looked back at the line of cars and waved her hand.

"Alright, remember to get faster cars next time. You're so slow, yet you still have the nerve to curse at people."

With that, she tucked the tricycle back into her storage ring.

"Uncle-Master..." She turned around only to find that Xu Xing had already walked quite a distance away. "Wait for me!"

She vaulted over the crossbar and quickly caught up to him.

From the vehicles behind them, pairs of eyes remained locked onto her with intense scrutiny.

Xu Xing was not walking fast, so Chi Jiuyu caught up to him in no time. She said with a grin, "Uncle-Master, aren't you curious why I was driving a tricycle?"

"I am not."

"..." Chi Jiuyu was momentarily choked for words, but she quickly cast Xu Xing's remark to the back of her mind. "Actually, my goal is to curb the bad habit of road rage."

"Look at them; they're liable to break out into conflict at the slightest provocation. By doing this, I can nip those conflicts in the bud."

And while I'm at it, I get to have some fun—it's the best of both worlds!

Amidst her muttering, the two arrived outside the villa, and Xu Xing handed her a small wooden tablet.

"This is the array hub. Keep it safe and don't lose it."

Chi Jiuyu was waiting for him to return together, so she would have to stay here for the time being.

In any case, the place was large enough; she could just pick a guest room for herself later.

"Oh." Chi Jiuyu took it obediently, though she remained unimpressed in her heart.

An array that couldn't even stop a Qi Refining cultivator was supposed to stop her?

"Don't be careless. I've modified this array; you might not actually be able to break in."

Modified?

She felt a surge of eagerness, but considering she had only just met her Uncle-Master today, she suppressed the urge to test it out.

The air in front of them rippled slightly as the array shrouding the entire villa opened a passage. Xu Xing walked inside, and Chi Jiuyu followed close behind.

"I had originally prepared some gifts for you."

Gifts?

"But after meeting you, I realized your situation is somewhat different from what I had anticipated." Xu Xing's tone carried a hint of approval. "A Creation Dao Foundation, an Immortal Golden Core, and even the quality of your Nascent Soul is exceptionally high."

That's right, I'm just that amazing!

"I have a stroke of fortune here that is quite suitable for you. Your Senior Sister must have taken this into account when she sent you here."

Master was involved in this too?

Chi Jiuyu focused her full attention, following Xu Xing step for step, but he remained silent on the matter.

"Uncle-Master, tell me already."

"It is not yet the time. You will understand when the moment arrives."

"..."

Infuriating riddle-monger.