"Zhang Chuxi?"
Chen Ye raised an eyebrow, secretly feeling unlucky.
How did he manage to run into this girl even here?
Moreover, what baffled Chen Ye the most was,
even though he was neighbors with Zhang Chuxi, he rarely saw her at home, yet could often encounter her outside.
"Exactly."
The steward said with a smile,
"Miss Zhang is currently upstairs selecting magical treasures. If Guardian Chen is free, why not go up together? There are some newly arrived top-grade second-tier items that might be more suitable for your student."
"Well..."
Chen Ye was about to decline when Qing Jun already peeked upstairs,
"Master, there seems to be something good up there! I can smell the scent of a treasure!"
"You must have a dog’s nose."
Chen Ye helplessly tapped her head,
"Alright, then let’s go and check it out. But let me say this first, no causing trouble."
"I know, I know!"
Qing Jun stuck out her tongue and dashed upstairs.
...
Second Floor.
The environment here was more tranquil, with landscape paintings hung on the walls. The ink was so vivid that upon closer inspection, it was actually a kind of array restriction.
Just upon arriving upstairs, Chen Ye immediately noticed Zhang Chuxi.
She was seated upright on an ebony chair, with her moon-white brocade dress layered like blooming tan petals, spread over her knees.
Her posture was impeccably straight, slender waist and back erect, feet together and suspended, still a fist away from the polished wooden floor.
At this moment, she held a radiant long sword, gesturing at the sunlight.
"Why is it this sword again?"
Zhang Chuxi frowned slightly, her lips parted in annoyance,
"I’ve looked at this Flowing Light eight hundred times already. Isn’t there something new? Like a top-grade second-tier? I want one that can help me overcome Foundation Establishment cultivators!"
The maid beside her quickly tried to appease her with a smile: "Miss, please calm down. Flowing Light is currently one of the best second-tier flying swords in the shop. Miss has also seen the other two, which don’t suit your physique..."
A top-grade second-tier magical treasure, where could you easily find one?
Such treasures were usually the prized possessions of cultivator families or the core treasures of certain sects.
The vast Lingyin Sect, probably only a few elders possess top-grade second-tier magical treasures.
"Useless thing!"
Zhang Chuxi threw the sword onto the table, visibly displeased, ready to vent her anger on the maid.
These days, she had almost been insomniac every night, constantly living in shame, long holding back a bellyful of anger!
But suddenly, there was a commotion at the staircase.
She turned her head and her expression changed dramatically.
"Chen... Instructor Chen?"
Zhang Chuxi practically jumped up, fumbling to straighten her scattered dress hem, visibly becoming more anxious,
"Why... why are you here?"
"What? Is Xuanyue Hall your family’s business, and I can’t come?"
Chen Ye glanced at Zhang Chuxi. Not bad, this girl was still quite pretty, he wasn’t losing out.
Then he continued with a smile,
"Oh right, this is indeed your family’s business."
"I... I didn’t mean that..."
Zhang Chuxi hastily argued, small teeth biting tightly on her lower lip, her gaze wandering, completely avoiding eye contact with Chen Ye.
She dreaded the thought,
If Chen Ye exposed the images of her trying to allure him, how would Zhang Chuxi maintain her place within the sect?
Others might say that though she was an adult, she was still rather young, yet already so wanton...
She forcibly suppressed the surging waves of her heart, lowered her gaze, her voice as soft as a mosquito: "Is Instructor here... to purchase magical treasures?"
"Yes, picking some handy ones for my disciple."
Chen Ye nodded, casting a glance at the sword she had thrown on the table,
"Good eye, this Flowing Light is a second-tier upper grade, light and agile, quite suitable for your Biluo spiritual physique. But... I remember you have several magical treasures on you? You should know, magical treasures aren’t necessarily better the more you have."
Chen Ye remembered clearly, this girl was wealthy beyond compare, her collection of treasures well selected, perfectly matched to her physique.
If she had even better treasures, she might not be able to control them.
Zhang Chuxi took a deep breath, quickly restraining her outward emotions.
She, Zhang Chuxi, was not a softie who would admit defeat!
Besides, Chen Ye wouldn’t dare to go all out against her!
With a composed expression, she gave a slight curtsy:
"Thank you, Instructor for your guidance. Since Instructor says it’s suitable for me, uh... I’ll take it then."
The surrounding maids hadn’t noticed the change in her demeanor, only exchanging glances with the steward.
Wasn’t Miss just disdainful earlier?
How did Guardian Chen’s words cause her attitude to shift 180 degrees?
But thinking about it, it made sense. Though Miss was harsh with servants, she always held high respect for sect leaders, frequently praised by the elders within the sect.
Chen Ye wasn’t actually concerned, he had a different target today.
He turned to the waiting steward and frankly said, "Friend, could you help select some suitable magical treasures for my disciple?"
The steward had long noticed the extraordinary aura of the girl beside Chen Ye, and now after close scrutiny, his eyes were full of admiration. Upon hearing Chen Ye describe her cultivation and physique, he pondered:
"Your disciple has a profound foundation, water and fire in harmony... There are indeed a few second-tier lower grade treasures within the hall, with matching attributes, quite suitable..."
Second-tier lower grade?
Chen Ye was now unimpressed.
Such grade of treasures could only be used as a compromise.
Only second-tier mid to upper grade treasures could truly arm a cultivator to the teeth.
"Friend, you’re underestimating me. Second-tier lower grade is for ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators. My disciple, with exceptional talent, has even cultivated anomalous fire. How could lower grade treasures possibly match her?"
Chen Ye spoke with confidence, backed by wealth,