Soon.
The next day.
Early that morning.
Chen Yu got dressed and headed to Elder Sun's residence.
After two sparring matches, Chen Yu had now accumulated the required 500 contribution points, with a little to spare.
His current total was 529 points.
These included his original 292 points, the 100 points Xiang Baiwei had raised in the White Lotus Sect to buy information, the 40 and 26 points from his sparring match with Zhao Yu and the wagering pool the day before yesterday, and the 53 points from yesterday's sparring match with Li Hu and the 18 points Senior Sister Lü had won in the wagering pool, totaling 529 points.
The day before yesterday, Senior Sister Lü had been the only one to bet on Chen Yu in the wagering pool, ultimately reaping a bumper harvest of points.
Thus, when another wagering pool opened yesterday, one disciple had followed her lead and bet on Chen Yu winning, ultimately splitting everyone else's points with Senior Sister Lü.
Lü Yanyan had handed all the points over to Chen Yu last night.
Since I have enough points now, I'll go straight to Elder Sun and exchange them for spirit essence.
As for the sparring matches, I've always been the one checking whether everyone else has enough points. Nobody will come check mine.
With that thought, before long...
Chen Yu arrived at Elder Sun's residence.
"Elder Sun." Expressionless, Chen Yu cupped his hands toward the figure.
Elder Sun had been calming his mind with his eyes closed. Hearing the voice, he slowly opened them. When he saw Chen Yu, not a ripple stirred in his gaze, and he slowly closed them again.
His lips parted slightly.
He asked, "What brings you here?"
Chen Yu said, "Last time, I came to ask whether I could