Chapter 32: How Could I Possibly Accept That...

Thinking about spirit stones gave Bai Feiyu a headache. This Guixu Sect was far too stingy, granting only fifty spirit stones per month—not nearly enough for his cultivation needs.

He wondered whether Qian Shuang would lend him some if he went to her, though it had been quite a while since he last saw her. Bai Feiyu felt it necessary to thank his old friend, and perhaps subtly probe to see if she had any surplus spirit stones these days...

If the disciples within Guixu Sect were to learn of Bai Feiyu’s current thoughts, they would undoubtedly gnash their teeth in fury. Countless outer disciples sharpened their wits and struggled desperately to enter the inner sect, all for the coveted reward of fifty spirit stones each month. Yet here he was, complaining that it wasn’t enough.

If the outer disciples of Guixu Sect found out, they would drown him in their spit, one after another.

Bai Feiyu headed straight toward Qian Shuang’s residence. After entering the inner sect, it wasn’t difficult to learn where Qian Shuang lived. After all, this senior sister was not only the sect leader’s daughter but also a shining jewel of Guixu Sect. Numerous inner disciples sought to curry favor with her. Thus, it was quite easy to inquire about the goddess Qian Shuang’s address.

What? You ask why other disciples would willingly divulge her address to Bai Feiyu?

Heh.

Bai Feiyu had his own unique solution for that. There was no problem that couldn’t be solved with a fight; if he used force, he didn’t believe he couldn’t get Qian Shuang’s address. With the system at his disposal, unless the gap in cultivation was too vast, no man could rival Bai Feiyu in endurance.

Arriving at Qian Shuang’s door, Bai Feiyu composed himself, then politely knocked.

Soon, footsteps approached, the door opened, and Qian Shuang’s stunning figure appeared before him.

“Junior Brother Bai Feiyu? What brings you here?” she asked, clearly surprised. She hadn’t expected Bai Feiyu to visit, and wondered what business he had.

“Good morning, Senior Sister Qian Shuang!” Bai Feiyu greeted her with a cheeky grin.

Qian Shuang glanced at the blazing sun overhead, puzzled by his words.

“It’s like this, Senior Sister. Thanks to your help, I was able to enter the inner sect. Today, I came especially to express my gratitude,” Bai Feiyu continued, still grinning.

Qian Shuang was speechless.

It was hard to understand Bai Feiyu’s intentions—after all, who comes to thank someone empty-handed? Though she didn’t care about such trivialities, she sensed that Bai Feiyu’s visit was far from simply offering thanks.

“Well... Junior Brother Bai Feiyu, you’re too polite. Your advancement to the inner sect was entirely your own achievement; I hardly helped at all,” Qian Shuang replied with a sweet smile, a warmth that made one feel as if spring had arrived.

Bai Feiyu gave an awkward laugh, about to go on, when suddenly a voice called out.

“Bai Feiyu? What are you doing here looking for Qian Shuang?”

Bai Feiyu turned to see Chen Xuan rushing over in a hurry, vigilance written all over his face. He quickly moved to shield Qian Shuang behind him, scolding Bai Feiyu, “Bai Feiyu, your days are numbered. Once the sect sends us down the mountain, Li Zikun will make short work of you. You might not even survive under his hands.”

Then, Chen Xuan turned to Qian Shuang: “Junior Sister Qian Shuang, you mustn’t associate with people like him. He’s clearly got something wrong in his head...”

Bai Feiyu’s face darkened. Just his luck to run into this guy. Although Chen Xuan was his defeated opponent, as the grandson of the Grand Elder, Bai Feiyu couldn’t treat him as he would an ordinary disciple and thrash him again.

Besides, Bai Feiyu was here to borrow money. This guy was clearly a troublemaker, showing up at precisely the wrong moment.

Hearing Chen Xuan’s words, Qian Shuang suddenly seemed to understand. She realized Bai Feiyu’s purpose for visiting. With her keen intelligence, how could she not guess that Bai Feiyu was short on spirit stones?

“Senior Brother Chen Xuan, you should head back. I have something to discuss with Junior Brother Bai Feiyu,” Qian Shuang explained. “Don’t worry, we’re just ordinary friends!”

She didn’t want Chen Xuan and Bai Feiyu to clash at such a time. Though Chen Xuan couldn’t defeat Bai Feiyu, his grandfather was the Grand Elder. If they got into a conflict, Bai Feiyu would surely be targeted by the Grand Elder. Even after she had explained things last time, the Grand Elder still harbored some displeasure. After all, who in Guixu Sect didn’t know of his doting love for his sole grandson?

“No, Junior Sister Qian Shuang, I can’t leave. This guy is obviously no good—I must stay and protect you!” Chen Xuan insisted stubbornly.

“But if I truly wanted to take action… could you protect her?” Bai Feiyu retorted bluntly.

Facing the Grand Elder’s grandson, Bai Feiyu showed not the slightest fear. His future would far surpass that of Chen Xuan; in fact, it would not be long before the Grand Elder himself would be nothing before him—just an ant destined to be crushed underfoot. Why give him any face?

“What did you say!” Chen Xuan roared, furious, itching to beat Bai Feiyu then and there. But in the end, he held back—he truly couldn’t defeat Bai Feiyu now.

“All right, enough. Stop bickering, you two. Junior Brother Feiyu, come with me,” Qian Shuang said, exasperated by their quarrel, and led Bai Feiyu into her courtyard.

As for Chen Xuan, Qian Shuang did not invite him in. She had already said there was other business to discuss, and it wasn’t convenient for him to be present.

“You…” Outside the door, Chen Xuan’s eyes burned with jealousy as he watched Bai Feiyu enter with his goddess. He himself had seldom been inside Qian Shuang’s courtyard; now this guy had gone in right before his eyes.

“Hmph, so you want to compete with me?” Chen Xuan muttered. “Today, I’ll show you that strength isn’t everything—connections matter too! I didn’t want to bother with you, but you’ve forced my hand!” With a sinister expression, he took out a transmission jade slip and began contacting his allies in the inner sect. As the Grand Elder’s grandson, his connections were powerful indeed.

Inside, Bai Feiyu followed Qian Shuang into her residence.

“Junior Brother Bai Feiyu, I already understand the reason for your visit,” Qian Shuang said, looking at him.

Bai Feiyu was startled, then rubbed his hands together sheepishly. “How could I ask, really…”

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