Chapter 57: Xie Lingyu
Yaoqin did not wait for Chu Xingchen's praise.
Instead, Chu Xingchen's expression quickly changed to the same one as Li Yingling, who was behind him.
It was as if, to him, this news was less a good thing and more like a bolt from the blue.
Yaoqin asked with a confused expression: "...What's wrong? Just casually accumulating some willpower should be enough to handle it."
Judging by the situation of the spirit stones in the ring, if he were to purify all of them with willpower, Chu Xingchen would definitely obtain a title—Unparalleled Great Benefactor.
This was completely unrealistic! If he really had to work hard to obtain willpower just to purify spirit stones, what was the difference from working a job?
I'm already cultivating immortality, and I still have to be a wage earner?
And what's more, using my own money to pay my own salary?
Chu Xingchen could only ask: "Could I trouble you to think of another way besides using willpower?"
Yaoqin instantly caught on, her gaze turning suspicious as she looked at Chu Xingchen: "Do you have a batch of these blood essence spirit stones in your possession? Is your real purpose to purify these spirit stones to spend them?"
Chu Xingchen replied somewhat embarrassedly: "I have a little..."
"How many? Two or three hundred? If it's just that much, I can trade with you. My sect should take some of these blood essence spirit stones to study them."
Chu Xingchen lowered his head, his expression slightly awkward: "..."
"One or two thousand?!" Yaoqin was first shocked, then sighed and said, "It probably isn't a big problem. Other sects should also take some to study. Let me see if I can help you contact them."
Chu Xingchen still did not lift his head: "..."
Yaoqin took a deep breath; she could only say that it was indeed Chu Xingchen, who could shatter her state of mind from time to time.
Chu Xingchen, thick-skinned, took out another blood essence spirit stone from his ring and placed it on the table: "Good Yaoqin, please just study it a bit more."
Yaoqin looked as if she wanted to say something but stopped, then sighed, picked up the blood essence spirit stone from the table, and said: "If we don't use willpower, it might be very slow, and not necessarily successful. You need to be mentally prepared."
Chu Xingchen was stunned when he heard this, not expecting Yaoqin to agree so readily.
Yaoqin tossed the purified spirit stone to Chu Xingchen: "I'll return this one to you for now."
Reaching out to catch the tossed spirit stone, Chu Xingchen looked at Yaoqin.
Yaoqin's expression was not very angry; her beautiful face just looked a little troubled as she stared at the blood essence spirit stone in her hand.
Chu Xingchen spoke: "Staying for a meal today?"
"Next time." Yaoqin refused with a gentle shake of her head, "I have other things to be busy with today."
"Alright then, when you're free, let's schedule a meal together."
Yaoqin nodded lightly, then said goodbye to Li Yingling and turned to leave.
After Yaoqin had left.
Chu Xingchen sighed, now he owed her another favor.
But forget it, he already owed her plenty to begin with.
Besides, more debts don't weigh one down.
As soon as Yaoqin returned to her room in the Bamboo Jade Court, her maidservant, Xiao Ling, hurriedly delivered a sealed letter.
"Miss, the reply to the letter you sent to the sect has arrived."
Reaching out to take the sealed letter, Yaoqin glanced at the light yellow envelope, which was surrounded by a spell. This was her sect's unique method of preventing leaks.
After confirming that the spell had not been tampered with, Yaoqin opened the envelope.
Xiao Ling was very tactful and left the room on her own, closing the door behind her.
As the spell was dispelled, handwriting appeared on the front of the light yellow envelope.
[For the personal viewing of my beloved disciple, Xie Lingyu]
Yaoqin, as if reminiscing, gently caressed the three words "Xie Lingyu", then opened this letter.
[Your letter has been received by your master. Regarding the matter of the evil cultivators causing harm in the Central State, the sect has already reported it to the Central State Immortal Alliance.]
[According to the instructions, you will first act as the sect's full proxy to handle this matter. You only need to prevent the situation from escalating and wait for the sect's people to arrive.]
[For this operation, the Bamboo Jade Court is under your command.]
[After the mission is over, your punishment will end, and you may return to the sect.]
[Regardless of the past, for now, let it be. You have also wasted several years in that remote place, which pains this master greatly.]
[However, you need not worry. This master will still seek justice for you in this matter.]
[I only wish for you to be safe and sound. This master will wait for you in the Central State. Remember to use the jade pendant your master gave you when in danger.]
[Personally written by your master, Bai Xuanling.]
After Yaoqin slowly finished reading the letter, she injected a slight amount of spiritual energy into it. With the infusion of spiritual energy, the letter slowly transformed into a spiritual light and dissipated into the air.
Master... it has indeed been a long time.
After a long while, Yaoqin slowly sighed: "Xiao Ling."
Xiao Ling's voice came from outside the door: "What are your orders, Miss?"
"Starting today, the Bamboo Jade Court is completely closed. Go and notify all those with Foundation Establishment cultivation and above to assemble."
Xiao Ling's clearly somewhat excited voice sounded out: "Yes."
Listening to the sound of Xiao Ling's gradually departing footsteps, Yaoqin once again took out the blood essence spirit stone Chu Xingchen had given her. After looking at it carefully for a moment, she silently put it away.
The matter she promised him... I'm afraid I will have to break my word for the first time...
Yaoqin did not think further, stood up, pushed open the door, and walked out.
Yaoqin's room was on the highest, seventh floor. The center was a large, hollowed-out corridor. She walked to the railing in two steps and looked down.
Seventeen female cultivators with Foundation Establishment cultivation and one with Golden Core cultivation were already standing below, awaiting orders.
Yaoqin began to give orders: "By the sect's order, we are to first stop the evil cultivators' momentum and await reinforcements from the sect."
"Form groups of five. Go search the surrounding villages. If you encounter evil cultivators, retreat immediately under any circumstances."
"The remaining two Foundation Establishment cultivators and the Golden Core cultivator will form their own team."
"I will go to contact the Demon Suppression Division and together we will investigate suspicious sects."
"Remember, under any circumstances, prioritize your own safety."
The female cultivators assembled and awaiting orders below answered in unison: "Yes! Martial Aunt Xie!"
On a stone chair in the courtyard, Li Yingling was engrossed in reading the "Complete Guide to the Basics of Cultivation".
Chu Xingchen was lying on a rocking chair with his eyes closed, resting his mind.
Li Xingtian was also in the courtyard at this moment, holding a wooden knife and pondering the divine ability given by his master. After all, constantly meditating and cultivating is a very dull affair. Occasionally changing up his cultivation method could also help relieve his mood.
Knock, knock. The sound of knocking on the main door echoed. Li Xingtian put away his wooden knife and went to open the door.
Chu Xingchen waited for a moment and noticed that Li Xingtian didn't speak, and the person at the door didn't speak either, so he got up and looked over.
As expected, the visitor was Yaoqin. However, she had changed into a different set of clothes, no longer a dress. She was instead wearing blue, martial-arts-style attire, her smooth black hair tied behind her, which made her look capable and efficient.
She held a long sword in her hand, her gaze sharp, and said in a calm tone: "It seems you are free today?"
How did changing her clothes also change her tone? She seemed to have become more confident and proud.
Although Chu Xingchen was a bit confused, he still replied: "I'm free, what's up?"
"I have helped you so many times, you help me once."
"With what?"
"Help me catch that group of damned evil cultivators."
"Ah?"
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