Some displays of extravagance had a grand façade but no substance.
The Profound Clarity Heavenly Sect had both.
During his time at the Heavenly Derivation Sect, Chu Xingchen had not wandered around much. He had either stayed on Zhujifeng Peak or been out handling matters.
At the very least, Chu Xingchen had genuinely never visited any so-called women's peak.
Never mind comparisons with the rest of the Heavenly Derivation Sect-even compared to his own sect in Yuzhou City, the buildings on Bai Xuanling's Zhujifeng Peak could be called slapdash.
Clearly, Bai Xuanling did not care whether the place where he rested and cultivated in seclusion looked good.
As long as it had everything essential for cultivation, that was enough.
Even though Bai Xuanling had sufficient aesthetic sense, Zhujifeng Peak still looked rather plain and simple.
The Profound Clarity Heavenly Sect, meanwhile, carried extravagance through to the very end-not in its buildings, but in its details.
Every detail of the Profound Clarity Heavenly Sect conveyed utter extravagance.
Chu Xingchen ran his hands over the table before him, which resembled white jade and even gave off faint spiritual energy. What a beauty.
His gaze then shifted to the emerald-green jade teapot and cups. Their craftsmanship rivaled nature's own handiwork, and they, too, gave off faint spiritual energy. He could not tell whether this came from ingenious techniques or precious materials.
"They aren't all that expensive. At least, the Sect Leader would be willing to give you more money than that. The Heavenly Derivation Sect's reputation is worth far more than these little trinkets."
Bai Xuanling sat down beside him, lifted the teapot to pour himself a cup, and looked at Chu Xingchen teasingly.
"What are you saying? How could I be that sort of person?" Chu Xingchen first put on a solemn