In the blink of an eye.
Two weeks had passed.
Before he knew it, another month had begun.
On the morning of the first day of the month, Liu Jun, who had kept out of sight for quite some time, appeared on Jade Yao Peak again.
After losing to Chen Yu, who was only at the fourth layer of Qi Refining, through underhanded trickery, Liu Jun had suffered a complete mental collapse. He had spent all this time holed up in his room, refusing to go out or accept any new challenges.
But early that morning.
He stepped out of his room.
With his head lowered, he silently headed toward Emerald Cloud Peak.
As he walked, he comforted himself inwardly.
It's fine, it's fine. This is already the best outcome I could hope for.
If word really got out that I lost to someone at the fourth layer of Qi Refining, I'd have no face left to stay in the Dao Sect's Outer Sect.
So what if I lose my monthly reward of thirty contribution points?
The wagering contract lasts three years. That's only 1,080 contribution points in total. Even without those thousand-odd contribution points, I, Liu Jun, can still break through to the Qi Refining seventh layer and advance to the Inner Sect!
After all, my place on the Outer Sect Genius Ranking greatly increases my borrowing limit. As long as I become an Inner Sect Disciple within three years, all the interest on my loans will be waived, and I can repay the principal gradually. Not to mention, I'm now exempt from the monthly routine missions, which saves me plenty of time!
At that thought, Liu Jun's emotions gradually settled.
He continued walking toward Emerald Cloud Peak...
Emerald Cloud Peak.
During this period, no more precious treasures like