After handing the things to Jiang Man, Su Qinya left on her own.
Her task was to capture his heart.
This was troublesome.
It amounted to making him fall for her.
This was different from mere beauty; she needed to make him feel something entirely different.
Female beauty was the cheapest thing of all.
Within the sect, no one who cared about their appearance was ugly.
Each had their own distinguishing features.
And those who could play to their strengths attracted more attention.
But winning someone over like that was too superficial. It came quickly and went just as quickly.
Someone poor yet talented needed more than beauty. He also needed recognition and mutual support.
Constantly taking only depleted him. Knowing how to give and how to ask for just a little was the right choice.
Su Qinya sighed.
"I don't understand why they're in such a hurry to act. Staying up all night has a considerable impact. Is it really worth sacrificing me this early to win him over?"
"Perhaps his value will fall after this competition."
Although she was carrying out her task, she still looked down on Jiang Man for cultivating through the night.
Of course, she acknowledged his strength.
But the price people paid for strength differed.
Some depleted their Spirit Source, while Jiang Man was gambling his future for strength in the present.
That put him a notch below others.
And what someone like him needed most was recognition.
When everyone questioned him, her recognition would win his favor.
This was one of her methods.
During the coming competition, someone would use this to mock Jiang Man's strength, while she would acknowledge him and stand firmly by his side.
She would use that to draw closer to him and ultimately capture his heart.
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