Return to Zizhu Peak

Just as Su Ye was about to get up and leave, an untimely voice suddenly cut in.

"Hold on!"

"I want this scabbard!"

Su Ye frowned slightly and turned around.

He saw several Inner Sect Disciples dressed in brocade robes walking over ostentatiously.

The leader had dark circles under his eyes and a floating gait; one look and it was clear he had overindulged in debauchery.

It was exactly the grandson of the Third Peak Elder of the Taichu Holy Land, named Li Tianba. He usually relied on his family background to bully others and was a typical playboy.

Li Tianba took a fancy to the scabbard in Su Ye's hand at a glance.

It wasn't that he saw anything special about it; it was purely because he saw Su Ye buy it, so he wanted it too.

In his view, anything Su Ye took an interest in must be a treasure.

"Li Tianba?"

Su Ye stood up and looked at him with a half-smile. "What, you want to snatch it?"

Li Tianba felt uneasy under Su Ye's gaze.

But then he thought, this was the market, and under the watchful eyes of the public, would Su Ye really dare to make a move?

Besides, his grandfather was a powerful Elder; wasn't he much better than that Purple Bamboo Peak which only had four people?

"Su Ye, the rule of the market is that the highest bidder gets it."

Li Tianba bolstered his courage, pulled out a bag of Spirit Stones from his robes, and threw it directly onto the young girl's stall.

"Here are one hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones!"

"Little girl, I want this scabbard. Sell it to me!"

The young girl looked at the bag of Spirit Stones and then at Su Ye, trembling all over and not daring to say a word.

On one side was Senior Brother Su, who was famous in the Sect, and on the other was the arrogant Young Master Li. As a mere Outer Sect Disciple, she couldn't afford to offend either.

Su Ye looked at Li Tianba as if he were looking at an idiot.

"Junior Brother Li, did you forget to bring your brain when you went out?"

"I've already paid for this scabbard; the transaction is complete."

"What, you want to force a sale?"

Li Tianba sneered, "Transaction complete? Did she agree?"

He turned and glared fiercely at the girl. "Tell me, who are you selling this scabbard to?"

The girl was so scared that tears welled up in her eyes, and she looked to Su Ye for help.

Su Ye sighed.

He was in a good mood, but a few flies just had to come and disgust him.

"Li Tianba, it seems the beating you took at the Law Enforcement Hall last time wasn't painful enough."

Su Ye took a step forward.

Boom!

A terrifying Spiritual Pressure belonging to the Nascent Soul Fourth Heaven Peak bore down on Li Tianba without reservation.

Li Tianba was only at the Golden Core Early Stage, pushed up by Medicinal Pills; how could he withstand such pressure?

Thud!

His knees gave way, and he knelt directly on the ground, shattering several bluestone slabs.

"Ah!"

Li Tianba let out a scream like a slaughtered pig, feeling as if a mountain were pressing down on him, his bones creaking.

"Su... Su Ye! You dare to commit violence in the market!"

"Why wouldn't I dare?"

Su Ye looked down at him, a cold glint flickering in his eyes.

"Say one more word, and believe it or not, I'll devour your cultivation right now."

As he spoke, a wisp of ink-black Heaven Swallowing Demonic Qi emerged in his palm, emitting a heart-palpitating devouring power.

Seeing that signature Demonic Technique, Li Tianba's Soul Flew Away and Spirit Scattered.

He had heard that when Su Ye went crazy, he even dared to pluck an Elder's beard, let alone an Elder's grandson like himself.

"I... I was wrong! Senior Brother Su, spare me!"

"I don't want it anymore! I don't want that piece of junk anymore!"

Li Tianba was covered in snot and tears, begging for mercy desperately.

The surrounding Disciples saw this scene and, instead of feeling sympathy, they cheered one after another.

"Serves him right! This Li Tianba has bullied plenty of people."

"Senior Brother Su is still the most domineering, dealing with all kinds of defiance."

Su Ye snorted coldly and withdrew the pressure.

"Scram."

Li Tianba felt as if he had been granted a grand pardon and fled the scene, crawling and stumbling with the help of several lackeys, even forgetting to take the bag of Spirit Stones.

Su Ye picked up the bag of Spirit Stones and casually tossed it to the girl who was still dazed.

"Take it; consider it compensation for your mental distress."

"If anyone dares to trouble you in the future, give them Su Ye's name from Purple Bamboo Peak."

After saying that, Su Ye didn't linger and turned to walk toward the Heaven And Earth Treasure area.

The girl hugged the bag of Spirit Stones tightly, watching Su Ye's departing figure with eyes full of admiration and gratitude.

"Senior Brother Su... is really a good person."

...Having resolved the little interlude, Su Ye was in a good mood.

Next, he had to go to the Spirit Medicine Hall to buy some special "ingredients."

After all, given his Revered Master's stubborn but soft-hearted nature, how could he make her behave without preparing some good wine and food?

"Boss, give me ten jars of your best 'nine brews immortal drunken brew'."

"And that 'Beauty Nourishing Paste', give me fifty boxes."

"By the way, do you have that kind of... top-grade spiritual food ingredients that can make female cultivators happy, maintain their beauty, and incidentally nourish their Yin and kidneys?"

The manager of the Spirit Medicine Hall was a middle-aged female cultivator. Hearing this, she covered her mouth and chuckled, giving Su Ye a "know-it-all" look.

"Which Fairy is Young Master Su trying to please?"

"I see those two Magic Treasures from earlier were also gifts, weren't they?"

Su Ye chuckled and didn't deny it.

"There are many people at home; I have no choice but to coax them all."

"Manager, just bring out the good stuff. Spirit Stones are no problem."

"Oh, Young Master Su is so thoughtful. If I were a few hundred years younger, I would definitely offer myself to be the Young Master's concubine."

The manager teased him a bit more before turning to the inner warehouse to fetch the items.

A moment later, Su Ye walked out of the Spirit Medicine Hall satisfied.

His storage ring was stuffed with various supplies.

Besides the equipment for his two Junior Sisters, there was also a "filial piety" gift pack specifically for his Revered Master.

"Everything is ready; all that's missing is the final touch."

Su Ye looked up at the sky.

"At this time, Revered Master should be in the Cold Jade Palace studying those shadow recording stones I gave her, right?"

Thinking of this, a wicked smile curled at the corners of his mouth.

Of course, there were also some precious video materials left over from when he helped "treat" her.

"It's also time to go back and 'report' the results of this shopping trip to Revered Master."

"And while I'm at it, discuss the 'hardship fee' for leading the team on this trial."

Su Ye's figure flickered, turning into a streak of light as he sped toward Purple Bamboo Peak.

Purple Bamboo Peak was shrouded in mist all year round.

The purple bamboo forest covering the mountains swayed gracefully in the wind, making rustling sounds like heavenly music.

Among the Thirty-six Inner Peaks of the Taichu Holy Land, this was the most serene yet mysterious main Peak.

A streak of light pierced the sky and landed directly on the square halfway up Purple Bamboo Peak.

The light faded, revealing Su Ye in a purple-gold cloud-patterned robe.

"My own territory is still the most comfortable."

Su Ye took a deep breath; the air was filled with a faint bamboo fragrance and dense Spiritual Qi, making one feel refreshed.

Compared to the bustle and schemes of the market, the tranquility of Purple Bamboo Peak made him feel more relaxed.

"Senior Brother is back!"

In the distance, several Outer Sect Utility Disciples responsible for cleaning the mountain paths saw Su Ye's figure, quickly put down their brooms, and bowed respectfully.

Su Ye nodded slightly and casually flicked out a few Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

"A reward for you; keep a good watch on the mountain gate."

"Thank you for the reward, Senior Brother!"

The Utility Disciples were overjoyed. Although Senior Brother was known externally as the "Great Devil King of Purple Bamboo Peak," he was extremely good to the servants within the Peak.

Su Ye didn't stop; his Divine Sense spread out like a tide, instantly covering the entire Purple Bamboo Peak.

Revered Master's aura was at the Cold Jade Palace on the mountain top; she seemed to be in seclusion, her aura steady yet tinged with a hint of... restlessness?

Probably conflicted about those shadow recording stones.

The corner of Su Ye's mouth curled into an amused arc; he decided to leave her alone for now.

Two other familiar auras were at the Jade Water Pool and the Frost Sword Pavilion in the back mountain.

"I'll go find Waner first."

Su Ye stepped lightly, shrinking the distance to inches, and his figure instantly vanished... Purple Bamboo Peak back mountain, Jade Water Pool.

This was a natural spiritual spring; the pool water was crystal clear, emitting dense Water Spiritual Qi.

A young girl dressed in a light green flowing immortal dress was sitting barefoot on a white jade stone by the pool.

The girl was about eighteen or nineteen years old, with a gentle and lovely appearance, her brow carrying a delicate air like the misty rain of Jiangnan.

It was exactly the Third Junior Sister of Purple Bamboo Peak, Lin Waner.

At this moment, she was closing her eyes in concentration, her hands forming seals, guiding the Water Spiritual Qi from the pool into her body.

With her breathing, the surrounding water vapor seemed to come to life, turning into tiny water dragons dancing happily around her.

After Su Ye's "deep tutoring" last time, plus the nourishment from the spiritual liquid converted by the Heaven Swallowing Demonic Art, her Primal Water Body had become increasingly pure.

Her cultivation at the Golden Core Second Heaven Middle Stage had completely stabilized.

"Whew..."

Lin Waner slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, her long eyelashes fluttered, and she opened her eyes.

In that instant, it was as if a pool of spring water was rippling in her eyes.

"Junior Sister's water control technique is becoming more and more exquisite."

A warm voice suddenly sounded behind her.

"Ah!"

Lin Waner was startled, her body trembled, and the surrounding water dragons instantly dispersed, turning into a sky full of water droplets falling down.

She turned around in a panic, and upon seeing who it was, two clouds of rosy blush instantly rose on her face, her eyes filled with pleasant surprise.

"Se... Senior Brother!"

"How can you walk without making a sound? You scared Waner to death."

Lin Waner patted her slightly heaving chest and gave Su Ye a coquettish glare, but she wasn't truly angry.

Su Ye smiled and stepped forward, reaching out to gently brush away the water droplets on the tips of her hair.

"It's because you were too focused on your cultivation."

Feeling the temperature of Senior Brother's fingertips, Lin Waner's face turned even redder. She lowered her head, not daring to look at him, her hands twisting the corners of her clothes.

Although the two had already shared intimate physical contact and even had deep exchanges many times, she was shy by nature, and every time she faced Su Ye, she couldn't help her heart racing.

"Was Senior Brother's trip to the market successful?"

Lin Waner asked softly, her voice like a mosquito's hum.

"It was successful. I also brought some gifts for you all."

Su Ye didn't keep her in suspense; with a flip of his palm, an exquisite brocade box appeared.

"Open it and see."

Lin Waner curiously took the brocade box and gently opened it.

Whoosh—

A soft blue light instantly bloomed, illuminating the entire Jade Water Pool magnificently.

A silk ribbon as transparent as water lay quietly in the box, emitting heart-palpitating spiritual fluctuations.

"This is..."

Lin Waner's beautiful eyes widened, her small hand covering her red lips, her face full of disbelief.

"heavenly water azure wave silk?!"

Although she had a weak personality, she still had good judgment.

This kind of treasure light and Spiritual Pressure—it was definitely an Earth Rank High Grade defensive Magic Treasure!

"Do you like it?"

Su Ye looked at her with a smile.

"This... is too precious!"

Lin Waner quickly pushed the brocade box back to Su Ye, shaking her head repeatedly.

"Senior Brother, Waner cannot accept this."

"This Magic Treasure probably costs over ten thousand Spirit Stones, right? With Waner's current cultivation, using this is too wasteful..."

She truly felt bad about the money.

Although Purple Bamboo Peak wasn't poor, Senior Brother's daily cultivation consumption was enormous, and he had to support several Junior Sisters; the pressure was already high.

"If I give it to you, just take it."

Su Ye's face stiffened as he pretended to be serious. "In a few days, the Taichu Secret Realm will open, and it's extremely dangerous inside."

"You have a Water Spiritual Root and are good at healing and control, but defense is your weak point."

"If you get hurt inside, won't I be the one who's heartbroken?"

Hearing this, Lin Waner's heart warmed, and her eyes turned slightly red.

Senior Brother was always like this, saying domineering words while constantly worrying about them in his heart.

"But..."

"There are no 'buts'."

Su Ye directly took out the heavenly water azure wave silk and draped it over her shoulders without allowing any argument.

Hum!

The Magic Treasure was sentient and instantly sensed the Primal Water Body within Lin Waner.

The silk ribbon seemed to come alive, turning into a faint water-blue light screen that perfectly fitted over her flowing immortal dress.

Not only was there no sense of burden, but it also made her look even more ethereal and elegant, like a Fairy treading on waves.

"Truly beautiful."

Su Ye took a step back, looked her up and down, and nodded with satisfaction.

"The person is beautiful, and the treasure is beautiful too."

Lin Waner stroked the flowing water light on her body, feeling a sense of security as if connected by blood, her heart moved beyond words.

"Thank you, Senior Brother..."

She looked up, her watery eyes gazing at Su Ye, and she couldn't help but stand on her tiptoes.

Mwah.

A kiss with a faint orchid fragrance was lightly imprinted on Su Ye's cheek.

Subsequently, she shrank back quickly like a frightened little rabbit, her entire face as red as a ripe apple.

"This is... a reward for Senior Brother."

Su Ye touched his cheek and smacked his lips with a bit of lingering desire.

"Just this?"

"Isn't this reward a bit too light?"

He leaned closer to Lin Waner's ear with a wicked smile and whispered, "How about coming to my room tonight, and I'll teach you a few more essential moves of the 'Water Control Art'?"

Lin Waner's body went weak, and she almost collapsed to the ground.

She naturally knew what the "Water Control Art" her Senior Brother mentioned meant.

"Senior Brother... you are so wicked!"

Lin Waner was so ashamed she didn't dare to look up, her voice as thin as a thread, "We... we'll talk about it tonight."

Su Ye burst into laughter and stopped teasing her.

"Alright, you familiarize yourself with the Magic Treasure first. I'm going to see Light Snow."

"Mm, take care, Senior Brother."

Lin Waner watched Su Ye leave, her eyes full of tenderness and affection.

She gently stroked the heavenly water azure wave silk on her body and made a silent vow.

In this Taichu Secret Realm trial, she must not hold Senior Brother back.

And she must surpass that annoying Lin Qianxue!