Chen Ye had just spoken when
he saw Li Yanfeng’s old face darken:
"Steward Chen, the sect’s rules state that Contribution Points are the proof of disciples’ merits. They cannot be easily replaced by other items! Besides, we’re talking about a considerable amount of Spirit Stones..."
This steward, whose cultivation was no more than Qi Cultivation Middle Stage, where did he get so many Spirit Stones?
Moreover, it’s well known that a Spirit Plant Steward has little financial benefit...
Li Yanfeng turned to leave but was held back by Chen Ye:
"I implore Steward Li to show me the way. I have some wealth, and whether we succeed or not, let’s negotiate."
Li Yanfeng stopped immediately, sizing up Chen Ye.
He saw Chen Ye intentionally rubbing a Jade Pendant, and upon closer inspection, it was actually a Tier One Upper Grade Protective Magical Artifact!
A flicker of surprise flashed in Li Yanfeng’s eyes before he said:
"Since you insist, there is a way to compromise. The Jade Scroll of the Cyan Wave Sword Control Technique is priced at 120 Contribution Points by sect regulation, not one less. Deduct your 70 Contribution Points first. As for the remaining 50 points and the subsequent 20 points for guidance over seven days, totaling 70 Contribution Points, you can convert them into Spirit Stones for me. Although one Contribution Point can exchange for one Spirit Stone, Spirit Stones cannot be converted back to Contribution Points..."
"How about you give me 100 Spirit Stones."
Chen Ye quickly calculated in his mind,
it would be ages before he could accumulate Contribution Points by completing tasks.
Such exquisite Swordsmanship could not be bought with Spirit Stones outside...
"Alright! Thank you, Instructor Li, for your understanding!"
Chen Ye immediately agreed, counting out 100 Spirit Stones from the Storage Bag and handing them over.
Li Yanfeng took the Spirit Stones, maintaining a neutral face, but inwardly he felt slightly relieved.
With these Spirit Stones, there would be no worry about Qiuyun’s Pill expenses for a while.
Heh...
Who would’ve thought this person turned out to be such a sucker?
Li Yanfeng secretly rejoiced, knowing that now his partner would stop insinuating that he couldn’t earn Spirit Stones!
Thinking about this, Li Yanfeng found Chen Ye increasingly favorable, even managing a faint smile on his otherwise dour face:
"Steward Chen, the Cyan Wave Sword Technique is profound and deep. You should first ponder it yourself for a day. Come to the Transmission Hall tomorrow at 5 a.m., and I will personally guide you into the basics. Remember, this Sword Technique values intention over form; the key lies in how you grasp the ’Cyan Wave’ concept."
Chen Ye took the Jade Scroll, feeling its cool touch, as a pure Sword Intent seemed to emanate from it.
He solemnly agreed: "I understand. I will not disappoint you, Instructor."
After saying goodbye to Li Yanfeng, Chen Ye held the Jade Scroll with a sense of excitement.
Instead of lingering at Purple Cloud Peak, he went straight back to Luoli Courtyard.
His two disciples were surprised to see him return so quickly.
It wasn’t dark yet!
"Master, you’re back!"
Qing Jun wedged the Xiaohan Sword into the ground and ran to Chen Ye, looking up with anticipation, asking,
"Master, can I eat this fruit?"
Fruit?
Chen Ye looked towards where Qing Jun pointed and indeed saw several Spirit Fruits.
Moreover, they were genuine Tier One Middle Grade Spirit Fruits!
Though the fruit was extraordinary, it was far inferior to Xiaohan.
The girl wasn’t distressed, but Chen Ye was. He hurriedly pulled out the Flying Sword and affectionately polished it.
Zhiwei, holding Canchen, explained:
"It was given by a strange person who claims to be an Inner Sect disciple. He was loitering outside the courtyard, seemingly wanting to enter, but hesitated. He appeared to be looking at Qing Jun the entire time."
Qing Jun?
The Xu Family, linked to Qing Jun with their Moon Rhinoceros, has disciples in Lingyin Sect for generations. Currently, one of the nine True Inheritors of Lingyin Sect is from the Xu Family.
Of course, it could also be... a disciple with peculiar inclinations.
After all, his Qing Jun is becoming more attractive and cannot be hidden anymore...
Chen Ye much preferred the latter possibility, as the Xu Family now was not to be trifled with.
Back then, Mao Qingzhu risked his life to entrust Qing Jun to him, indicating internal strife within the Xu Family.
Chen Ye smiled: "It’s nothing, just admiring Qing Jun’s cuteness, but as for those Spirit Fruits, it’s better not to eat them."
With those words from the master, Zhiwei breathed a slight sigh of relief.
But then her small face turned serious.
The black-haired girl, having reminded Chen Ye, closed her eyes to meditate, ignoring him.
Hmm?
Chen Ye had noticed for some time that Zhiwei had been a bit downcast.
A girl’s heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea.
Qing Jun was easy to read; emotions written all over her face were clear at a glance.
But Zhiwei was different...
Yet, no matter how peculiar, they are still girls!
Girl expert—Chen Ye, feigned contemplation:
"The Cyan Wave Sword Technique cost me 100 Spirit Stones, a substantial amount. Its Sword Intent is exquisite; at first glance, even I found it quite profound. Zhiwei, you are talented and intelligent. How about... you ponder it with me? Maybe you can discern the intricacies I might overlook."
His words emphasized the value of the Sword Technique while subtly affirming Zhiwei’s wisdom, akin to seeking the help of his senior disciple.
The black-haired girl’s eyelashes fluttered, her dark pupils glanced at Chen Ye, and she silently jumped off the steps.
Hmph...
He knew that unlike the reliance Qing Jun had on others, this older girl seems to have a peculiar quirk?
What quirk?
Despite being a girl, she liked to act mature, preferring to be needed by others.
Perhaps it’s a residual effect from years of caring for Qing Jun.
Feeling smug inside, Chen Ye showed no trace on his face.