58: simp

"Thank you, Revered Master, for helping me secure a spot. Today, as this Disciple descends the mountain, I will certainly not disappoint your expectations!"

Zhang Hai packed his belongings, respectfully cupped his fists in a bow, and prepared to leave. Li Haotian nodded, a brilliant smile appearing on his face as he watched the departing figure.

Su Yao's small head peeked out from the side, a similar smile on her face.

"Hehe, Revered Master, isn't it a bit unseemly for us to follow Junior Brother like this? It makes us seem like bad people."

Li Haotian pouted, but still concealed his aura, following Zhang Hai along with Su Yao and Lin Tianxuan.

Only Du Xian was left to guard the entire Spirit Gathering Peak.

Li Haotian actually didn't want to follow, but the System had issued a mission, not only requiring Zhang Hai to win but also demanding that he confront his former Family, the Zhang Family.

Zhang Lanlan would also participate in this Grand Competition. If he could defeat her openly in the Grand Competition, he would receive a reward.

This reward was terrifying, directly granting Li Haotian two buffs.

One buff was Dao Heart, automatically comprehending the Unrivaled Heart, allowing him to maintain his Dao Heart against any mental spell attack, unaffected by any mental spells.

The other was the second stage of the Child of Fortune, allowing him to communicate with the Heavenly Dao and imbue his released spells with Heavenly Might. It was said to be divided into five major stages in total.

Any powerful individual below the Saint realm who attacked him would suffer ten times the damage, because his attacks inherently carried Heavenly Might, which could not be resisted without the strength of a Saint.

Although his Cultivation was currently only at the Nirvana Peak, he was already comparable to a Saint.

The Peak Revered Masters of all Nine Great Main Peaks of the Heavenly Profound Sect were Saint-level powerhouses. Only Jin Tianyang had just advanced not long ago, so his strength was still at the Immortal Platform Peak.

If Li Haotian reached the second stage, Jin Tianyang would be like a younger brother in front of him.

Bringing Lin Tianxuan to the scene was to see if he could find a way to cheat, so that Zhang Hai would draw Zhang Lanlan.

Zhang Hai took a teleportation array outside and quickly arrived at Yunzhou.

He had officially stepped into the territory of the Yizhang Dynasty.

Lin Tianxuan tore open space, bringing Li Haotian and Su Yao out from not far from the teleportation array, following Zhang Hai closely.

This Dynasty looked very prosperous, truly worthy of being a force close to the Heavenly Profound Sect.

Li Haotian looked at the bustling crowds and the local distinctive architecture, a faint smile unconsciously appearing on his face.

He felt as if he had arrived in a small country from his previous life. In that momentary trance, he felt as if he had dreamed a dream.

"Oh, may I have the pleasure of making your acquaintance, beautiful lady? I am Luo Hong, a Disciple of the Heavenly Profound Sect."

A fair-faced scholar, dressed in a Daoist Robe, holding a folding fan, with a graceful demeanor, came before Su Yao and bowed slightly.

Su Yao possessed an extraordinary and refined temperament, with a curvaceous figure and peerless beauty, making her a focal point wherever she appeared.

Lin Tianxuan and Li Haotian were both dressed in black robes, covering their faces, so only Su Yao was conspicuous.

Su Yao was about to reveal her identity, but her eyes darted around, and she suddenly had a better idea.

This person's surname is Luo. He seems to be the top outer Disciple of Beast Rearing Peak. Isn't this guy the old flame of Junior Brother's enemy, Zhang Lanlan?

"So it's Young Master Luo. What a pleasure to meet you. I never expected Young Master Luo to be so young and yet already able to become a Disciple of the Heavenly Profound Sect. I am truly envious. The name of the Luo Family is even more renowned. It is my great fortune to meet Young Master Luo."

Su Yao's eyes narrowed into slits, as if she was brimming with mischief.

Li Haotian, standing nearby, found it a bit hard to keep a straight face. When did his Disciples all start acting like this? Were they all starting to play the abstract game of pretend to be a pig to eat the tiger?

That fellow Wangcai was also like this, and after Zhang Hai arrived at this Yizhang Dynasty, he even hid his Cultivation to the Golden Core Stage.

Who did these Disciples learn this from?

A sneaking figure suddenly appeared in Li Haotian's mind. Could it be that he was led astray by that fellow Wangcai?

It seems it's time to take a whip to it when they return.

While Li Haotian was deep in thought, Luo Hong was already feeling immensely pleased by these flattering remarks, looking refreshed and invigorated.

He never expected his identity to be so useful. Being a Young Master of the Luo Family and a Disciple of the Heavenly Profound Sect allowed him to thrive.

He often used this trick to easily hook up with those female cultivators who were extremely beautiful and attractive.

"But I seem to have heard from a rumor that Young Master Luo has an old flame, someone named... Zhang Lanlan?"

Su Yao asked tentatively. Luo Hong immediately shook his head, his expression looking somewhat displeased.

"Oh, you mean that woman? A lowly creature who delusionally wants to marry me and climb the high branches of the Luo Family. No matter how much I chase her away, she won't leave. I don't like her at all. Compared to Zhang Lanlan, the Young Miss's temperament is far superior."

Luo Hong spoke of temperament, but his eyes were scanning Su Yao's graceful figure, filled with uncontrollable greed and desire, which was quite rampant.

Su Yao felt disgusted and repulsed, but having gotten the answer she wanted, the expression on her face softened a bit, and she forced out a smile.

"Thank you for your kind words, Young Master. If there's an opportunity in the future, perhaps we will meet again. Farewell."

Su Yao turned and left, not giving Luo Hong a chance to continue the conversation.

This elusive feeling was like a soul-stirring succubus. Luo Hong's blood immediately surged, and a smile appeared on his face. Such a woman was truly interesting; he absolutely had to have her!

The thought of subduing such an elegant and beautiful woman beneath him filled him with an indescribable excitement.

He immediately dispatched two people to follow the three of them closely. In his eyes, Su Yao was also a Young Miss from a prominent Family, and the two people following behind her were like Dao Protectors.

Young ladies from prestigious families are truly different, much better than those vulgar women who only fawn over others.

Luo Hong excitedly licked his lips, then turned and left. If there was an opportunity in the future, he would have his people keep an eye on her. If there was no opportunity, he would create one to meet her.

It would be even better if he could stage a hero saving the beauty scenario to boost his favorability, making it easier to make a move later.

Luo Hong turned around and saw Zhang Lanlan walking out of a sachet shop, her face full of excitement.

She held two similar-looking sachets in her hands, clearly a pair.

"Here, darling, these are the sachets I picked for you. You said recently that your Cultivation has been unsettling your mind. The fragrance of these sachets can stabilize your mind."

Zhang Lanlan wore a simpering smile, completely oblivious to the disgust in Luo Hong's eyes.

Luo Hong took the sachet, casually putting it away, his attitude extremely cold.

"Hmm, let's go."

Seeing him accept it, Zhang Lanlan immediately smiled. He had never accepted her gifts before, and now that he was willing to interact with her, it meant their relationship had taken a step forward.

After all, Zhang Lanlan still planned to use the power of the Luo Family to elevate the Zhang Family's influence to the next level.