Chapter 138: What Do You Say Our Sect Lacks?
Bai Xuanling had to admit that she had ultimately underestimated people.
She looked Chu Xingchen up and down; this brat was truly a talent!
The most important aspects of judging people in the cultivation world were having a black heart and thick skin.
Chu Xingchen had mastered them all completely; he was undoubtedly a talent.
Moreover, he was extremely good at treating people according to their status.
Her own Little Lingyu did not suffer a loss in vain; anyone who came here would have to shed a layer of skin.
After confirming that she was not here to find fault, he began to come to her instead.
The main idea was to squeeze her dry before she left.
At noon on the first day, he was still gentle and elegant, personally cooking to welcome her.
That Li Yingling was responsible for livening up the atmosphere; she was also very likable, speaking pleasantly and obediently.
Moreover, she was very friendly; calling her "Sister" a few times indeed softened one's heart.
Bai Xuanling liked her quite a bit; if Little Lingyu's personality could lean towards Li Yingling's, she would probably be closer to her Master's heart.
That little cutie Chen Baiqing seemed even more considerate. No matter what she said, the little girl would look over with eager and longing eyes.
She did not speak, but it seemed as if she had said everything.
She did not flatter, but it felt as if one had been flattered very comfortably.
The one celebrating her birthday was named Lin Luoyu; this one was quite quiet and did not say much.
However, she looked simple and bright, with a pure gaze, which was also comfortable to look at.
As for that young lad named Cui Hao...
Well... he was a bit strange.
Not commenting was the greatest respect to him.
Originally, this meal was quite pleasant, making Bai Xuanling feel that although this sect was ridiculously small, it was indeed extremely warm.
To summarize it generally, it was pleasant.
However, this pleasantness did not last too long.
That afternoon, Chu Xingchen acted pitiful, saying that his sect's Mountain Protection Grand Array was truly useless.
His disciples' cultivation was insufficient and they were young, so this Mountain Protection Grand Array was extremely important. He hoped that she could give a little bit of advice.
Before Bai Xuanling could say whether she agreed or not.
Li Yingling looked over with those eager eyes.
She did not speak, but it seemed as if she had said it all—Good person, can you?
Chen Baiqing gently pulled her sleeve, looking at Bai Xuanling with a face full of hope.
Who could resist such an expectant little expression?
Never mind, she would do it for the sake of Little Lingyu.
Bai Xuanling gently revealed a slight affectionate smile and could not help but reach out to stroke Chen Baiqing's little head.
Chen Baiqing smiled beautifully, very much like Little Lingyu when she was a child.
It was merely a mountain gate formation; it did not need to be built exceptionally well.
A simple upgrade to block Deity Transformation cultivators would be about enough.
She, Bai Xuanling, would pay this small amount of money!
Given this brat's wicked pill refining techniques, she estimated that this sect did not have much money either.
This was to avoid rumors spreading that she was stingy when setting up a small Mountain Protection Grand Array.
She could not afford to lose that face!
That noon, Chu Xingchen saw what a true mighty figure was...
At noon that day, the Mountain Protection Grand Array, which should have been carefully dismantled, had its buried formation bases pulled out completely by Bai Xuanling with just a slight raise of her hand.
It was simpler than pulling out small matchsticks.
With just a sweep of her gaze, Bai Xuanling set several Black Profound Formation bases, which looked expensive, directly into the formation.
Then came a flashy display... various items turned into flowing light and scattered towards the surroundings of the sect.
Bai Xuanling looked lazy as a golden barrier with shifting flowing light quickly wrapped around the mountain gate.
As expected of a Tribulation Transcending mighty figure; it took only a few moments.
Chu Xingchen looked at the brand-new Mountain Protection Grand Array with a face full of satisfaction.
Seeing Chu Xingchen looking like he had never seen the world, Bai Xuanling smiled gently and threw a square jade token to him:
"Catch it. This is the Mountain Protection Grand Array Spirit Jade. Probe your divine consciousness into it, and you will understand how to control the grand array."
Chu Xingchen took the flying jade token with a face full of emotion: "Many thanks, Sister!"
Bai Xuanling waved her hand and turned to leave. It was a small matter; just consider it a small reward for this small sect suiting her tastes.
She thought that after rebuilding the grand array for this brat, he would be quiet for a few days.
Unexpectedly, this brat came again that night with his thick skin.
This time, he brought a manual of the Qi Refining and Spirit Nourishing Art that he had modified personally.
It had to be said that this brat indeed had some talent.
The modifications to this Qi Refining and Spirit Nourishing Art were very compatible with that brat named Cui Hao.
However, the understanding of the heart method and the Great Dao was still slightly immature.
After thinking about it, Bai Xuanling personally took action and carefully modified this Qi Refining and Spirit Nourishing Art.
Anyway, relying on the Qi Refining and Spirit Nourishing Art series, nothing would go wrong with practicing it regardless.
This brat's modifications appeared slightly safe, lacking a bit of competitive spirit. In Bai Xuanling's opinion, being a bit more aggressive would cause no harm.
Thus, under Bai Xuanling's personal handling.
The [Burning Heaven Tempered Gold Great Dao Heart Method] officially entered version 1.1.
Moreover, the cultivation progress was also expanded to the Nascent Soul Realm.
Chu Xingchen also seriously studied the heart method modified by Bai Xuanling.
It had to be said that a Tribulation Transcending mighty figure was indeed amazing; these modifications were detailed, subtle, and bold.
It also gave Chu Xingchen a deeper understanding of this heart method.
A satisfied Chu Xingchen, after offering a few simple compliments, left happily with the heart method.
Bai Xuanling silently looked up at the moon in the sky.
Why did it feel... like she was leading a sect from scratch again?
The next morning after that day.
Chu Xingchen asked Bai Xuanling if his sect's Spirit Gathering Array could be improved.
After observing seriously, Bai Xuanling gave a two-word answer—Cannot.
This Spirit Gathering Array was of very high quality and belonged to the very few that could be driven without spirit stones.
The efficiency of gathering and absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was also very good.
This in itself belonged to Spirit Gathering Arrays of excellent quality and did not need rash changes. This was to avoid the loss outweighing the gain.
Chu Xingchen was not disappointed either.
After the matter ended, he invited Bai Xuanling to join the barbecue party held by the sect.
That noon.
Bai Xuanling felt quite happy within the warm atmosphere of the sect.
It was just that when the barbecue party ended and she was sitting leisurely on the stone chair by the water pool.
Chu Xingchen, wearing that familiar smile, sat gently on the stone chair opposite her again.
Bai Xuanling could figure out with her toes that the brat opposite her had something to trouble her with again. She phrased her words slightly tactfully:
"Young man, for many things, if you can solve them yourself, do not trouble others."
Chu Xingchen completely ignored the implied meaning. His face and tone were both sincere as he said:
"Sister truly calculates without omission, knowing that this sect is currently waiting for reconstruction and urgently needs a peerless genius like Sister to help..."
Bai Xuanling sneered and looked at Chu Xingchen with a leisurely gaze.
Chu Xingchen immediately changed his phrasing and said:
"I have a deep friendship with Xie Lingyu. Her sister is my sister..."
Bai Xuanling looked at Chu Xingchen in front of her, took a deep breath, and said: "Speak the matter!"
Chu Xingchen said with a pure expression: "Sister, look... isn't my sect missing something?"
Missing something?
Bai Xuanling only felt that this sect was missing a bit of shame.
Indeed, not just anyone could be a sect leader.
Only by being shameless could one expand greater development space for the sect.
Bai Xuanling glanced at him and said: "You might as well speak directly!"
"Sister, our sect is missing a spiritual field!"
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