Chapter 123
“Indeed, this item is fated to be with me.”
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Liu Yuanqing and Su Qinian followed Chen Huai'an down the long corridor of the Dan Sect's treasure vault, watching Zhou Xuanzizi bowing and scraping, and then glancing at Chen Huai'an, who accepted everything offered to him without hesitation. They couldn't help but be astonished by their esteemed elder's shamelessness.
Every time they heard the phrase "this item is fated to be with me," Li Qingran's pretty face flushed a little more.
It was so embarrassing.
How could the Master say such shameless things with a smile?
She couldn't help but glance at Chen Huai'an's tall figure, his silver hair tied back like flowing clouds, a black sword hanging at his waist, and an aura that seemed to envelop him in divine light... Suddenly, she felt that perhaps being shameless wasn't such a bad thing after all.
It didn't detract from her Master's handsomeness and wisdom.
Yue Qianchi was practically wearing his admiration and respect on his face.
Everything in the world has its fated connections; this is the kind of boldness that their Sword Pavilion should embody!
The elder was teaching them through his actions how to become qualified swordsmen.
After a thorough tour of the treasure vault, aside from the items Chen Huai'an deemed unworthy, they took everything they could carry. This was only because the storage bags of Liu Yuanqing, Su Qinian, Li Qingran, and Yue Qianchi were already overflowing.
Otherwise, they would have taken even the things they didn't want.
Zhou Xuanzizi had been observing Chen Huai'an's expression the whole time. The Dan Sect's ability to make money was evident, and giving away these items wouldn't hurt them too much. If they could leave a good impression on this powerful figure, it would be worth it.
However, it seemed that this Sword Pavilion elder had no intention of leaving just yet.
He wouldn't be hoping for his Fu Long Ding, would he?
That was a spiritual weapon!
Moreover, this spiritual weapon had accompanied him for many years.
He and the spirit within it were no longer just master and servant; they were more like family.
He truly couldn't bear to part with the Fu Long Ding.
But if he didn't give it, the other party wouldn't be satisfied.
Thus, he had no choice but to sacrifice his own feelings for the greater good.
Zhou Xuanzizi gritted his teeth and took out the Fu Long Ding, speaking in a low and humble tone, “Senior, this is a treasured cauldron I found in my youth. It has both offensive and defensive capabilities, and it’s also excellent for alchemy. Since you say we are fated, I would like to gift you this cauldron today, hoping to establish a good relationship with you.”
Chen Huai'an looked at Zhou Xuanzizi in surprise.
He truly hadn't expected Zhou Xuanzizi to be willing to part with this cauldron.
After entering the Luoyan Mountain Manor, he had a clearer understanding of its foundation. Setting aside the smiling Buddha at the Integration Stage, there was also a guest elder at the early Integration Stage and ten powerful figures ranging from the early to late stages of the Transformation Stage.
The Dan Sect was indeed bold, and their boldness was well-founded.
Su Qinian was also cautious about taking action against the Dan Sect, considering the safety of the Sword Pavilion disciples.
That was why Li Qingran had to endure pain to refine the spiritual herbs.
They were simply strong; there was no denying it.
Zhou Xuanzizi was just a sycophant, and that was that.
There were plenty of such people in the Cangyun Realm, and it was precisely because of their sycophancy that he was currently acting like a lapdog.
And people like Zhou Xuanzizi were easy to deal with.
As long as he kept him under pressure, he would always be a sycophant, and there was no need to worry about him seeking revenge behind their backs.
However, a cornered dog may jump over the wall.
Chen Huai'an had no intention of taking the Fu Long Ding.
He was a sword cultivator; what did he need a cauldron for?
The cauldron Li Qingran needed for refining wasn't this one at all.
“Zhou Sect Master~”
“I’m here!” Zhou Xuanzizi clasped his hands, a bit nervous.
“Your attitude is sincere, your awareness is sufficient, and your contributions are visible, but…”
Chen Huai'an elongated his tone, causing Zhou Xuanzizi's heart to tighten.
But what?
Was this Sword Pavilion elder going to ask for something outrageous?
“But this cauldron is not fated to be with me!”
As soon as those words were spoken, Zhou Xuanzizi let out a sigh of relief, and Su Qinian and Liu Yuanqing also relaxed.
“However…”
Zhou Xuanzizi's brow twitched, and the relief he had just felt tightened again.
Damn it, couldn’t this elder just finish his sentence in one go?
“Don’t you have a Longwen Tao cauldron? That cauldron is fated to be with my disciple; let me take a look at it.”
Oh, so he wanted that cauldron.
Zhou Xuanzizi remembered that Elder Liu had come to borrow that cauldron before.
He glanced at Liu Yuanqing, who was also looking at him, his white beard proudly raised.
Zhou Xuanzizi's nose crinkled in irritation.
Damn it, if you had such a powerful ancestor in the Sword Pavilion, why didn’t you say so earlier?
Acting all pitiful and then calling for help, how shameless!
Anger aside, Zhou Xuanzizi still obediently took out the Longwen Ding and presented it to Chen Huai'an with both hands, flattering, “Is this the cauldron you want, Senior?”
Chen Huai'an glanced at Liu Yuanqing, who nodded.
“This is the one.” Chen Huai'an took the Longwen Ding, stuffed it into Li Qingran's arms, and turned to Zhou Xuanzizi, saying, “My disciple is just borrowing your cauldron; he will naturally return it after use.”
Zhou Xuanzizi quickly waved his hands, “Senior is joking; it’s just a cauldron. Consider it a gift for your disciple’s first meeting.”
“Then you’re very kind.” Chen Huai'an immediately agreed.
Zhou Xuanzizi: “…”
The time for the avatar was limited, and Chen Huai'an prepared to withdraw.
Zhou Xuanzizi wanted to keep them for a banquet.
But Chen Huai'an didn’t give him a chance to get close.
“By the way, there’s one more thing.” Just before boarding the flying boat, Chen Huai'an turned his gaze and reminded Zhou Xuanzizi, “The Smiling Buddha, Leng Chanjin, may not be dead. He carries a heavy aura of killing; he’s probably not a good person. If he comes to your Dan Sect to cause trouble in the future, just say that the Dan Sect is under my protection. If he continues to pester you, come to the Sword Pavilion to find me; I will naturally have a way to deal with him.”
Zhou Xuanzizi was so moved by these words that he nearly knelt before Chen Huai'an.
His greatest fear was that Leng Chanjin hadn’t completely died and would blame the Dan Sect for this incident.
After all, Leng Chanjin was notoriously hard to kill.
The disciples of the Burning Pure Sacred Land would kill him on sight, yet he still roamed freely in the Cangyun Realm, demonstrating his survival skills.
But how did this senior know that the Smiling Buddha wasn’t dead?
Zhou Xuanzizi watched the Sword Pavilion’s flying boat leave the Luoyan Mountain Manor, feeling utterly bewildered.
He could only marvel at the power and mystery of someone at the late Integration Stage.
“Master, this Sword Pavilion person is so arrogant. Are we just going to let them leave like this?”
One of Zhou Xuanzizi's direct disciples, who had also been caught in Su Qinian's trap, couldn't help but speak up.
Zhou Xuanzizi's expression changed, and he snapped, “What do you know? That Sword Pavilion elder acts straightforwardly and with great vigor. If our Dan Sect can connect with him even a little, it would be a great opportunity for all of us!”
Seeing their sect master angry, the disciples all lowered their heads, not daring to speak.
“And! From now on, no more diluted medicinal wine around Luoyan Mountain Manor! Don’t think I don’t know about the shady dealings you’ve been up to; I’ve just been turning a blind eye!” Zhou Xuanzizi said, hands behind his back, his face dark, and his voice cold. “Look at the mess you’ve made! For a few spirit stones, you’ve turned Luoyan Mountain Manor into a laughingstock for all cultivators! It’s not worth the loss!”
“Master,” one disciple raised his hand and said, “that water was added by you…”
Zhou Xuanzizi: “Damn it! Who’s talking? You?! Go to the Law Enforcement Hall and take a thousand lashes!”
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Chapter 131: Please Punish Me, Master
On the flying boat.
Chen Huai'an stood at the bow, hands behind his back, gazing at the endless sea of clouds, exuding an air of a transcendent being.
Su Qinian and Liu Yuanqing looked at that figure with deep admiration.
This was just the elder's avatar!
And the elder's true self was still battling a great demon!
In fact, the elder's true self had even been poisoned by the demon!
If it weren't for these factors affecting the elder, would the avatar be even stronger?
What was the elder thinking at this moment?
His consciousness must be overlooking the Cangyun Realm, stirring up storms…
Chen Huai'an was feeling quite uncomfortable.
He was praying for the avatar's time to pass quickly.
Although wearing a VR headset allowed him to be close to Qingran, the premise was that there weren't so many onlookers on the flying boat!
Right now, he just felt awkward.
It was his first time being a leader; who knew what a leader should say at a time like this?
Should he just do a divination for fun?
It’s free; why not take advantage of it?
Boom——!
The skies above the Cangyun Realm suddenly changed, causing the flying boat to shake slightly.
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