His earlier sparring matches with other disciples had been for contribution points.
Now, however, Elder Sun had gone back on his word. Exchanging for high-grade spirit essence through him was no longer realistic, and Chen Yu had already paid off his earlier loan.
Contribution points were now useless.
Naturally, then, sparring had become nothing more than a waste of time.
When Senior Sister Lü relayed through the door that someone wanted to spar with him, Chen Yu refused without a second thought.
But a moment later...
When he heard that the stake was a piece of high-grade spirit essence...
Chen Yu moved fast. He sprang to his feet, opened the door, and asked Senior Sister Lü, "Are you certain they said the stake was a piece of high-grade spirit essence?"
"Yes."
Lü Yanyan nodded.
"That was exactly what she said."
At that, Chen Yu frowned slightly.
He had only visited Elder Sun today and learned that he could no longer exchange for high-grade spirit essence. Now someone had come looking for him of their own accord... it was all far too coincidental.
How did she know I needed spirit essence?
And what was her purpose?
"Junior Brother, what are you thinking about?"
Seeing that Chen Yu had been silent for some time, Lü Yanyan asked in confusion.
Chen Yu shook his head.
"Nothing."
"Senior Sister, do you know her?"
Lü Yanyan shook her head. "The person who asked me to deliver the message wore white robes, with no design on the chest."
Chen Yu's heart jolted at that!
"An inner sect disciple?"
"Yes."
Lü Yanyan nodded.
Her expression was helpless.
"An inner sect disciple ordered me to deliver a message. The Dao Sect's hierarchy is strict, so I had no choice but to come."
"Mm."
Chen Yu nodded. He did