The trap

These disciples from Ethereal Peak are of low cultivation and limited knowledge; they don't even take the Water-Avoiding Pearl seriously. It's laughable.

He had barely finished laughing when Xiao Tingyu took out a shimmering, iridescent bead and waved it in front of him. "I wonder how this one compares to the Water-Avoiding Pearl?"

Liu Xiu's eyes widened suddenly.

"This, this is--"

"Oh, it's nothing special, just a mere ninth- Earth Grade- rank Pure Sage Pearl."

Liu Xiu:!!!

Earth Grade Nine!

He took a deep breath, and in his surprise, he couldn't help but let out a strange gasp.

[Hahaha!]

He was so frightened he squawked like a goose!

[Senior sister is awesome, hahaha!]

Wen Zhi:...

Click.

A subtle cracking sounded in her heart.

[Oh no, it's broken!]

[Third Senior Sister's filter for scumbags has shattered!]

[Well done, Second Senior Sister!]

Xiao Tingyu beamed with pride, a smug smile on her face. As the eldest daughter of the Xiao Household, the richest family in the Law Treasure, even the sect leader of the Profound Heaven Sect would have no choice but to admit defeat in front of her.

Liu Xiu's hands trembled. "Legend has it that this pearl, formed from the pure and holy energy of heaven and earth, can ward off all poisons and dispel turbidity. It's a rare treasure, and you... how could you possibly possess it?!"

No wonder Liu Xiu was surprised. This kind of thing is especially rare for Alchemist. Even the treasure trove of the Profound Heaven Sect does not have it. How could this disciple of Ethereal Peak have such a treasure!

If it weren't for his status, he would almost have been unable to resist and snatched it.

But Xiao Tingyu then waved the Pure Sage Pearl in front of him, watching his eyes follow the pearl as it moved, his gaze practically fixed on it.

"It's just a Pure Sage Pearl, yet it's caused Hall Master Liu to lose his composure like this. Isn't Hall Master a bit too ignorant?"

What do you mean it's just a Pure Sage Pearl!

Liu Xiu couldn't help but want to refute, but judging from Xiao Tingyu's tone, did she possibly possess a treasure even more powerful than the Pure Sage Pearl?

But above the ninth Earth Grade, that's the Heaven Grade!

He looked at Xiao Tingyu with suspicion and uncertainty. Just who was this senior sister, Wen Zhi?!

Xiao Tingyu placed the Pure Sage Pearl into Wen Zhi's hand, "Junior Sister, this is a gift from your senior sister. You must take good care of it and not let some envious fellows seduce it away."

Liu Xiu's face burned. Xiao Tingyu had actually seen through his thoughts. He coughed and said seriously, "This inn is full of people from reputable sects, including elders from the Immortal Sect and the Holy Maiden of the Glazed Sea. How could anyone do such a thing?"

This Pure Sage Pearl truly tempted him; he would naturally obtain what he desired without leaving any room for doubt.

However, his Water-Avoiding Pearl paled in comparison to the Pure Sage Pearl. Feeling ashamed, he put the bead away. "A-Zhi, if you want to go to the medical shed, I'll go with you."

"The rat demon hasn't been captured yet, so you all shouldn't leave the inn for now," Liu Xiu said. "Once we capture the rat demon tonight, the crisis in Envy Fish City will naturally be resolved. Then we can study the Pill Formula to cure the plague."

Wow, looks like this is going to be interesting tonight.

[Let me think... Do you want to watch your self-directed and self-acted rat-catching drama, or do you want to see the exciting scene of Hall Master Liu and Elder Bing's secret rendezvous tonight?]

Xiao Tingyu:!

The operation to capture the rat demon is related to what the Glazed Sea and the Profound Heaven Sect are secretly plotting. It's of great importance, so tonight's mission is definitely to watch Liu Xiu and Elder Bing's secret rendezvous!

The thrilling scene of the pretty boy's secret rendezvous with the old hag is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

And what was her junior sister's idea of exposing the scumbag? She'd been waiting for ages; surely she wouldn't be disappointed?

After Liu Xiu finished speaking, he saw the four people from Ethereal Peak staring intently at him, as if they were looking at something strange.

Liu Xiu: Are those two senior and junior disciples crazy?!

What are you looking at?

He's not a rat demon!

[Be confident! You may not be as strong as the rat demon, but you're much more cunning!]

Not everyone can keep a hundred fire-avoidance diagrams in their Storage Bag and study them every day without putting them down, right?

[I wonder what tricks Elder Bing will pull tonight! I'm really looking forward to it.]

Shen Ji: Junior Sister...

Help! He was also somewhat curious about what was going on!

Is this the allure of being a gossipmonger?

Chapter 30 Trap

After Liu Xiu left, Shen Ji seriously reflected on his actions.

As the senior disciple of Ethereal Peak and a role model for his disciples, he was wholeheartedly committed to upholding the righteous path. At this moment, having learned that the operation to capture the rat demon was likely a conspiracy, he was even more concerned with the gossip between Liu Xiu and Elder Bing.

What happened to upholding justice with a sword?

He suppressed his gossipy impulses and decided to send his junior sisters to check on Liu Xiu's situation that night, while he would keep an eye on the rat demon.

He turned his head and saw his junior sister looking at him with bright eyes.

His heart skipped a beat.

Whenever his junior sister gave him that look, it was hard to refuse her requests.

The junior sister's thoughts are too hard to guess. One moment she is a good person designated by Heavenly Dao, a messenger of justice, and the next second she can abandon morality and be invincible.

And then there was that inexplicable Darkening Value that appeared above her head...

Shen Ji couldn't help but worry about her.

Qiaoqiao tilted her head. "Senior Brother, Master appeared in my dream. There's going to be a good show tonight. The rat demon is innocent, and Liu Xiu and Elder Bing are up to something big!"

Shen Ji:...

You haven't slept since you learned about Envy Fish City, how could Master have appeared in your dream!

Daydreaming?

Liu Xiu and Elder Bing are planning something big...

Is that what a big deal is?

Shen Ji blushed slightly with embarrassment.