JSCMU-Chapter 78: The Comparison Is Too Brutal

After Yue Zhao left, Chen Changrong immediately sent another message to Baicao Pavilion’s headquarters!

For Ren Woxing and his junior sister, this was just a bit of fun.

But for Baicao Pavilion, this could very well be a heaven-sent opportunity!

He was certain that headquarters would never let it slip by!

In Canglan Kingdom, there is one super sect, ten upper-level sects, dozens of mid-level sects, and countless lower-level sects.

Ming Heng’s sect, the Lieyan Sect, was one of the upper-tier sects, famed for its alchemy. The sect even housed the only seventh-rank alchemist in Canglan Kingdom!

That young woman’s pill refining method was unconventional and unrestrained, yet every time it worked flawlessly. Truly a rare alchemy genius.

She’s still at the early stage of cultivation. If Lieyan Sect can recruit her early, it would be a tremendous boon.

Ming Heng was confident that the girl wouldn’t refuse them.

After all, the only super sect in Canglan Kingdom, Canglong Sword Sect, was renowned for swordsmanship. It wasn’t the most suitable place for an alchemy prodigy.

As the only upper-level alchemy sect, wasn’t Lieyan Sect naturally a perfect match for a supreme alchemy genius?

Ming Heng had already released a spirit carrier pigeon with the news and was waiting for his sect’s reply.

He only hoped they would act quickly. Otherwise, this supreme talent would be snatched away.

As a proper sect member and an alchemy pavilion deacon, there were limits to what he could do and he couldn’t resort to coercion.

But if it were the demonic or evil factions, the outcome would be far less certain.

Completely unaware of the storm she had stirred up, Yun Jin had no plans to visit the market for the time being.

Even Yue Zhao didn’t intend to go in person.

Baicao Pavilion would send a trained Thunderbird spirit beast to the agreed location everyday, and Yue Zhao only had to deliver the pills to complete the transaction.

Although that Thunderbird was only at Nascent Soul Stage, it was incredibly fast. Even most Soul Transformation cultivators couldn’t catch it.

And if anyone tried to seize it by force, it has the ability to instantly destroy whatever it was carrying. Thus, no one would ever bother attempting such a thankless act.

This greatly reduced the chance of the two of them being exposed.

Besides.

Canglan Kingdom was simply too vast, and Yun Jin’s deeds had only spread among the few sects near this market so far.

Once word got out on a larger scale, the news would spread across the entire nation, and real experts would start showing up!

Even though Yue Zhao temporarily bluffed Baicao Pavilion, he was still uneasy inside.

His junior sister’s display was far too flashy. When all sides eventually converged here, there would most certainly be a storm.

On the other hand, Yue Zhao wasn’t overly anxious.

As long as it wasn’t the demonic factions, most forces would simply want to recruit his junior sister. Worst-case scenario, she could just choose the largest backer and join them.

He knew perfectly well.

Yun Jin’s talent is monstrous.

Tianxing Sect is far too small to contain her.

Using this opportunity to enter a better sect might actually be the best thing for her.

He didn’t plan on telling Yun Jin his thoughts as she was too sentimental. If he said it too soon, she might refuse to leave.

He was also reluctant to part with her, but logic told him this was the best outcome.

If she had a more powerful backer, such as Ming Heng’s Lieyan Sect, the higher-ups there might be willing to lift her three-month death contract. Even Zhao Wuji might not be able to object!

Unaware of Yue Zhao’s thoughts, Yun Jin spent an entire day in seclusion, refining some Foundation Establishment Pills and Rejuvenation Pills, and handed them over to Yue Zhao to handle.

Then.

She went to the Manual Library.

Elder Ming was lazily basking in the sun, giving a half-hearted response to the disciples coming and going.

“Elder Ming, I’m here,” Yun Jin called sweetly.

At the sound of her voice, Elder Ming immediately opened his eyes and smiled. “Yun girl! You promised to come every day. Why haven’t I seen you these past two days?”

A disciple nearby, browsing for a manual, heard this and thought it was an opportunity. He cautiously said, “Elder Ming, are you too bored these days? This disciple is willing to come and accompany you every day.”

Elder Ming glared at him and flatly spat out a single word, “Scram!”

Then, he turned to Yun Jin. “Yun girl, come, sit next to me.”

He even considerately prepared a chair for her.

Disciple: “???”

“Emotion Point +50”

Yun Jin gave this senior brother a sympathetic gaze, then obediently sat down.

The disciple immediately covered his face, weeping in grief as he left.

Comparison was fine.

But did it have to be this brutally lopsided?

He had no face to live anymore.

“Elder ming, some matters came up and delayed me these past two days,” Yun Jin explained.

“No matter, no matter. You young people naturally have to focus on cultivation; I was only speaking casually,” Elder Ming smiled. “So, what brings you here today? Last time you took three sword manuals, that should be enough for now.”

“I’m indeed not lacking in sword manuals,” Yun Jin said. “Elder Ming, I’d like some botany techniques and manuals for nurturing spirit beasts. I still have one thousand points, what can I exchange for that?”

Elder Ming paused. “You’ve contracted a spirit beast?”

Yun Jin replied, “I was fortunate enough to receive Senior Ling’s favor.”

Elder Ming chuckled. “At least he has an eye for talent. If he couldn’t appreciate a well-behaved child like you, then truly no one could please him.”

Yun Jin could only smile modestly.

No helping it.

She had to be mature!

She had to be level-headed!

Elder Ming thought for a moment. “You have a spirit beast, wanting to strengthen it is normal. The manuals for nurturing spirit beasts are in the library, but they’re only useful to alchemists. I suggest you just buy finished pills directly.”

“Elder Ming, what if one day I can become an alchemist too?” Yun Jin blinked innocently, her face pure and guileless.

Elder Ming normally disliked disciples who aimed unrealistically high, but Yun Jin’s innocent expression made him laugh instead. “Young people always have great ambitions! All right, I’ll help you find a few manuals. If you become an alchemist in the future, maybe this old man will even benefit from your success.”

Elder Ming was joking.

But Yun Jin responded seriously, “I will work hard.”

Elder Ming laughed even more heartily.

“Elder Ming, I also need some botany techniques,” Yun Jin said.

“What would you need botany techniques for?” Elder Ming couldn’t help asking.

“There’s a lot of empty space on Heavenly Sword Peak. I thought I would make good use of it,” Yun Jin said honestly. “The sect master won’t allow botanists from the sect to help, so I can only figure something out myself.”

Hearing this, Elder Ming frowned deeply.

Zhao Wuji’s actions have gone too far. Ever since Lin Ya was injured, he used every means to drive away disciples from Heavenly Sword Peak, leaving it completely devoid of usable personnel. Although there were some spirit fields, without a botanist they could only go to waste.

Life on Heavenly Sword Peak was hard, and this Yun girl was trying to ease Lin Ya’s burden.

This girl’s heart is truly pure and good!

Elder Ming’s gaze softened further. He said warmly, “You have one thousand points. I’ll pick something within that range for you.”

After thinking briefly, a few books instantly appeared in his hands.