40: Departure to Qinghe Competition

“No, I can Cultivate.”

Ji Yue'er looked at Luo Qingcheng warily, shaking her head slightly.

With a flip of her palm, a jade bottle appeared.

She directly consumed a top-grade third-tier Medicinal Pill, and soon, Ji Yue'er’s delicate body was enveloped by the ethereal Spiritual Qi.

Luo Qingcheng was speechless at first.

However, very quickly, her eyes revealed a look of shock.

Because Ji Yue'er’s speed in absorbing Spiritual Qi was too fast; in fact, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi seemed to uncontrollably pour into her body.

“This... could it be that this Xiao Hu possesses a special Physique...?”

Luo Qingcheng was astonished.

This small Haoran Sect truly harbored hidden talents.

“Sister Yue’er, do you like Brother Li Luo?”

As she looked at Ji Yue’er, Luo Qingcheng seemed to be looking at a perfect unpolished jade, her lips slightly curved, and she couldn't help but tease.

Whoosh.

Upon hearing this.

Luo Qingcheng noticed the Xiao Hu’s delicate pink cheeks immediately turned red.

“You... don’t talk nonsense.”

Ji Yue’er even stammered a little.

Heh, interesting.

Luo Qingcheng found it very amusing and continued, “Don’t worry, I won’t compete with you for him. Moreover, I, your Elder sister, am very experienced in what men like.”

“Oh?”

“Really?”

Ji Yue’er’s eyes flickered.

Upon hearing this, Luo Qingcheng nodded.

She silently added in her mind: Of course, it’s fake.

So, that night, Luo Qingcheng brought out many delicious foods and some new, beautiful girls’ clothes to share with Ji Yue’er.

Soon, Ji Yue’er’s guard was lowered.

Laughter from the two girls quickly filled the room.

After all, Ji Yue’er was still young, not yet fourteen, in the throes of youthful awakening, so how could she be a match for the mature Luo Qingcheng?

She quickly succumbed.

Even details about Li Luo’s daily life and routines were shared with Luo Qingcheng.

Of course.

Li Luo didn't know that he had been “sold out” by his precious Yue’er.

He wasn't bored enough to peek or monitor the two girls. Li Luo didn't sleep the entire night.

Instead, he held a Spirit Pattern Pen and inscribed various runes onto sheets of Talisman paper.

Talisman after Talisman continuously appeared.

Five Elements Talismans of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.

Special attribute Talismans of ice, frost, lightning, and electricity.

Soon, two thick stacks were formed.

Moreover, Li Luo discovered that although drawing Talismans was mentally exhausting, he could feel his Mental Energy growing.

This discovery made him very happy.

It turned out that drawing Talismans could temper Mental Energy.

The next day.

When Li Luo appeared, stretching, Ji Yue’er, Sword Dust, and Luo Qingcheng were already waiting in the main hall square of the Haoran Sect.

Oh, one was overlooked.

That was, beside Sword Dust, stood Chicken Bro Xiao Hei, who had just grown a layer of faint black downy feathers.

At this moment, although he was featherless, Chicken Bro was still full of vigor.

However, when he occasionally glanced at Luo Qingcheng, he still showed apprehension, as if looking at a venomous woman.

Once bitten by a snake, one fears a well rope for ten years.

“Are you all ready?”

Li Luo asked with a light smile.

“Ready.”

Ji Yue’er, Sword Dust, and Xiao Hei shouted in unison.

And Luo Qingcheng, this enchanting mature woman, why did she look a little tired?

“Alright, before we depart. Yue’er, Sword Dust, come over. These are for you.”

Li Luo beckoned.

Upon hearing this.

Ji Yue’er respectfully stepped forward, her clear eyes gazing at the handsome Li Luo with adoration.

“Hmm? Ji Yue’er’s attire today seems even bolder than the cheongsam she bought that day. Her long, beautiful legs are faintly visible.”

Li Luo’s gaze swept over, but he showed no reaction on the surface.

“Revered Master.”

Now, Sword Dust also greatly admired Li Luo and respectfully bowed.

“These two stacks of Talismans, each of you takes one stack. Whether you are in a competition or a contest and find yourselves outmatched, just use these Talismans to smash your opponent.”

Li Luo showed a benevolent smile like an old father.

“These are all second-grade, even third-grade Talismans?!”

Beside him, Luo Qingcheng, who had been a bit tired just now, couldn't help but stare in shock.

One must know that a single ordinary second-grade Talisman required dozens of Spirit Stones.

And a third-grade Talisman could even cause damage to a Grandmaster level expert; one would require hundreds, or even several hundreds, of Spirit Stones.

Some top-grade Talismans, and even super-grade Talismans, had their value soar even higher.

Li Luo gave each of them a stack; a rough estimate showed each person had over a hundred Talismans.

Just these Talismans alone, Ji Yue’er and Sword Dust probably had assets worth thousands of Spirit Stones.

Enough to surpass some Grandmaster level experts.

This is a Black Iron Grade force, who would believe it if you told them?

Luo Qingcheng was speechless.

“Just some small trinkets for self-defense.”

Li Luo rubbed his back and waved his hand lightly.

At this moment.

Even if Ji Yue’er and Sword Dust were any dumber, they would know the preciousness of these items.

“Thank you, Revered Master.”

Although Sword Dust was cold, he was immensely grateful at this moment.

Because, combining Luo Qingcheng’s reaction and Chan’er’s explanation, Sword Dust understood the value of these items.

For him, it was an astronomical sum.

Yet, at this moment, Revered Master bestowed them without a hint of reluctance.

“Yue’er, don’t cry. Just perform well in this Grand Competition, and I will be very happy.”

Li Luo said to Ji Yue’er.

“Revered Master must have stayed up all night to draw Talismans for her. Revered Master is simply too good.”

Ji Yue’er was so touched that she almost teared up.

“Mm.”

At the same time, the Xiao Hu nodded.

She secretly made a resolution: in this Qinghe Region Grand Competition, she must shine brightly and become her Revered Master’s pride.

“Alright, everything is ready. Let’s depart.”

Li Luo waved his hand, full of vigor.

Having said that, he intended to summon the Spirit Sword Wushuang and fly with the Sword Control Technique.

However, before he could show off.

Luo Qingcheng waved her jade hand.

Buzz.

A flying Spirit Treasure boat appeared directly in the Void Realm.

“Let’s take this.”

Luo Qingcheng said with a smile. At the same time, seeing Li Luo’s slightly surprised expression, Luo Qingcheng felt secretly pleased.

You little rascal, let’s see you amaze me every day.

Li Luo instantly felt that his Sword Control Technique was no longer as appealing.

After all, that required him to expend True Qi for flight, while this one, by filling it with Spirit Stones, could travel through the air.

Comfortable, stable, and one could even rest and Cultivate.

However, he knew that such a flying Spirit Treasure must be incredibly valuable.

Only Luo Qingcheng, this little rich woman, could afford to bring it out.

Whoosh.

The flying Spirit Treasure boat sliced through the Void Realm, leaving only the chirping calls of Xiao Hei behind.

......

Splash, splash, splash.

Silver waterfalls cascaded, and Spiritual Qi permeated the air.

Immortal cranes cried in unison, Qilin reclined in the fields.

A scene of immortal grandeur, with buildings nestled among spiritual mountains and great rivers. Especially looking at the main peak, the magnificent main hall had three large characters written on it: Qinghe Sect!

“Sect Master, everything is ready.”

Someone reported from below.

The person at the very top, a figure with a vast aura, was none other than the Sect Master of the Qinghe Sect, Wan Qingliu.

He exuded authority without anger, truly a regional overlord.

“Very good. After a long separation, it is time for the Qinghe Region to be unified.”

Wan Qingliu tapped the armrest of his seat lightly, speaking with confidence.

“However, there’s a strange matter recently: Outer Elder Ouyang Huo, the Outer Elder who went to the edge of the Qinghe Region, has mysteriously disappeared.”

Someone below spoke again.

“Oh? The edge of the Qinghe Region has at most some Black Iron Grade forces. Could it be that someone is ignorant of death and refuses to submit to my Qinghe Sect!?”

Wan Qingliu snorted coldly, his Killing Intent palpable.

“The aura of one of my Shadow Pavilion’s Four Kings also disappeared in the edge region of the Qinghe Region.”

Suddenly, from a black-robed figure below Wan Qingliu, a cold and murderous voice emanated.

Upon hearing this, the high-ranking members of the Qinghe Sect all felt that something strange was at play.

“Investigate which Sects are at the edge of the Qinghe Region.”

Wan Qingliu commanded.