Chapter 27
“To be able to wield such terrifying lightning... Tsk, tsk, this senior's strength is indeed unfathomable.” On the surface, Wu Duantian maintained the calm demeanor of a late-stage Transformation Realm cultivator, but inside, he was shaken. While a Transformation Realm cultivator could further solidify their Dharma form for coordinated offense and defense, and could initially guide the powers of heaven and earth, he knew he could never borrow the Daoist powers like this senior could.
What kind of strength did this senior possess?
However, since they were fighting against demonic cultivators, it was certain that this was a righteous cultivator.
That was a comforting thought.
“Master, look! There seems to be a woman in that little house!”
Zhao Lingtian pointed toward a small cabin by the stream at the foot of the mountain.
Wu Duantian glanced over. With the keen eyesight of a Transformation Realm cultivator, he could see Li Qingran inside the cabin from quite a distance. He let out a soft “Oh?” and said, “Isn’t that the disciple from Chixiao Peak who deliberately harmed the junior sister? I think her name is Li Qingran. What is she doing here?”
“Right, that’s Li Qingran.” Zhao Lingtian also recognized her now, a disdainful smirk appearing on his face. “The sect competition was supposed to be a friendly match, but she insisted on seeking revenge. It’s only right that she was expelled from Chixiao Peak and the sect. I heard Zhang Hanxiao sent her back to the mundane world? She probably thought she could sneak back into our Qingyuan Sect.”
“There’s no need to waste time on such irrelevant people.” Wu Duantian withdrew his gaze. A female disciple whose cultivation had been ruined was hardly worth his or Zhao Lingtian’s attention.
Li Qingran was just lucky that the aftermath of the battle between the two great cultivators hadn’t killed her.
After all, the lightning pit was only three or four hundred meters from the cabin. If it had been a hundred meters closer, the residual force from the lightning alone would have been enough to deal with her.
As for whether there was any connection between the mysterious senior and Li Qingran, Wu Duantian had never considered it and wouldn’t even think in that direction.
Li Qingran’s newly formed dantian had already retracted within her, and all fluctuations of her aura had completely vanished. Given the vast difference in their statuses, he didn’t believe that a senior capable of refining divine pills would care about such a mere ant.
“Zhao Lingtian, that senior might still be nearby.” Wu Duantian advised his disciple, “After the battle, the senior will surely seek a quiet place to recuperate. You should earnestly ask that senior for help; perhaps they can assist you in healing your dantian.”
“Yes, Sect Master.” Zhao Lingtian replied confidently.
He came from an extraordinary background, being a prince of a great nation in the mundane world, and he possessed exceptional talent in cultivation, with a rare Yao Huo (Radiant Fire) spiritual root. Before his dantian was shattered, it was rated at the fourth rank. Coupled with his handsome appearance and charming demeanor, anyone who saw him would naturally feel inclined to nurture his potential.
In the world of cultivation, fate and karma were paramount, especially for those hidden masters who had been stuck at a bottleneck for a long time. When they emerged from seclusion, they would travel far and wide, seeking opportunities while also not minding to build good relationships and accumulate merit. This, in turn, would help them break through their bottlenecks and even increase their chances of surviving tribulations.
“Senior!” Zhao Lingtian took a couple of steps forward, cupping his hands in respect toward the lightning pit, tears welling in his eyes as he earnestly pleaded, “I am Zhao Lingtian, the direct disciple of Qingyun Sect. I witnessed you refining a divine pill the other day, and today you have repelled the demonic cultivators. I have long admired you.
My dantian was shattered by a demonic cultivator, and I harbor an immense hatred for them...
I dare to ask for a method to restore my dantian. Could you please guide me?
If I can restore my dantian, I will never forget your kindness, and I am willing to serve you, working tirelessly for you.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Duantian felt a pang of jealousy.
When he took Zhao Lingtian as his disciple, he hadn’t heard him say anything like this.
But for the sake of restoring his beloved disciple’s dantian, he could only endure it for now.
In the vast expanse of the mountains, no one responded. Wu Duantian and Zhao Lingtian were not in a hurry; they simply waited in silence.
…
“Why are Wu Duantian and Zhao Lingtian here? It seems they’re looking for the senior?”
Li Qingran stood by the window, peering out before retreating back to her bedside.
From Zhao Lingtian’s words, it seemed they were seeking opportunities from the senior.
But would the senior grant him an opportunity?
Li Qingran was very uncertain about that.
To say something a bit rude, in her impression, the senior was not only incredibly powerful but also seemed like a kind-hearted person who unconditionally offered opportunities to others.
She had to admit that Zhao Lingtian was superior to her in every aspect; in terms of talent and background, she couldn’t compare to him at all.
Clearly, investing in Zhao Lingtian would yield better returns than investing in her.
Li Qingran returned to her bed, hugging her knees, her red lips pouting as if she could hang a vinegar jar.
She didn’t want the senior to give Zhao Lingtian any opportunities.
It wasn’t that she was selfish or wanted to monopolize everything.
It was that she knew Zhao Lingtian was not a kind-hearted person. Although he was talented, he was arrogant and narrow-minded. If the senior were to grant opportunities to someone like him, what if he caused trouble with the resources he received? Wouldn’t that create complications for the senior’s karma?
But how things turned out was up to the senior.
All she could do was watch silently.
…
【Someone is requesting an opportunity from you!】
Chen Huai'an was busy collecting rewards from defeating a boss when he saw this prompt pop up on his screen.
“What the hell?” He was taken aback, and following the game’s prompt, he saw Wu Duantian and Zhao Lingtian near the cabin.
＜Qingyun Sect Master · Wu Duantian＞
＜Qingyun Sect Direct Disciple · Zhao Lingtian＞
The identity information of the two NPCs appeared above their heads.
“Wow, big shots! Isn’t Qingyun Sect the sect Li Qingran used to belong to? A sect master and a direct disciple? They’re coming to me for opportunities?” Chen Huai'an found it ridiculous and was also quite angry.
Who was he?
Li Qingran was his electronic girlfriend.
So, in other words, he was Li Qingran’s cyber boyfriend. No problem there, right?
These people bullied his girlfriend, and now they came to him asking for opportunities?
The game interface conveniently popped up a dialogue box for a communication talisman.
【You have triggered the opportunity-giving plot for the first time. This time, using the communication talisman is free. You can grant opportunities to other cultivators, which may have unpredictable effects on your electronic girlfriend, ‘Li Qingran.’ You can select items to grant from your inventory. (The effects may be positive or negative, please consider carefully.)】
Seeing this prompt, Chen Huai'an took a moment to calm down.
“What do they want?”
【Cultivator Zhao Lingtian is requesting a Hunyuan Butian Pill from you. Will you grant it?】
“What the hell?”
“Hunyuan Butian Pill? This BeyOnd wants an opportunity? This is asking for my life!” Chen Huai'an opened his game inventory and pulled out a Thunderfire Talisman, aiming it at Wu Duantian and Zhao Lingtian. “Can I strike these two dogs dead?”
【Wu Duantian is a late-stage Transformation Realm cultivator. Do you wish to engage in battle with him?】
It seemed the system didn’t have a plot to crush these two NPCs with money.
“Emmm, forget it.” Chen Huai'an calmed down again.
He knew that what he had on him was probably not enough to take down a late-stage Transformation Realm cultivator.
If he didn’t manage to kill them, it would be awkward. His own status would drop, but he was more worried about Li Qingran being affected.
Since that was the case, he might as well maintain the air of a mysterious expert.
Chen Huai'an squinted his eyes, pressed the communication talisman, and took a deep breath:
“Damn you, you two! Don’t you look at yourselves? Coming to me for opportunities? Who do you think you are? I’ll be damned if I give you anything!” (This part is omitted for brevity.)
In the Cangyun Realm.
A gust of wind surged before Wu Duantian and Zhao Lingtian, causing the grass and trees to bow low.
The two brightened, clearly sensing the fluctuations of spiritual consciousness in the wind.
“Good, good, good! The senior is finally willing to respond!” Wu Duantian thought to himself.
“My dantian, my dantian is finally saved!” Zhao Lingtian couldn’t hide his excitement, clenching his fists.
They perked up their ears, listening intently, afraid of missing a single word.
But in the howling wind, only one word came through, a furious roar.
“Get lost—！！！！！”
…
Inside the cabin.
Li Qingran, sitting at the head of the bed, widened her eyes in surprise for a moment.
Then she couldn’t hold back any longer, her eyes crinkling as she lightly covered her mouth:
“Pfft~”
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Chapter 28: Another Little Gift?
Hearing that furious shout in the wind.
Wu Duantian and Zhao Lingtian’s faces instantly darkened.
“Senior, did I offend you in any way? I have no prior acquaintance with you; there’s no need to humiliate me like this, right?”
Zhao Lingtian was indignant.
A genius like him was always revered wherever he went!
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