Chapter 8, I shall offer you some guidance

Bai Mukita! Disciple of Xingyao Peak! We once received a decree from the sect together, descending the mountain to Chuxi Village to drive away the yellow weasels that had gained some cultivation. Afterward, the villagers contributed the twenty taels of spirit stones they had excavated, as well as a golden clam pearl the size of an eyeball.

He did not expect that Cao Zhen would agree so easily

Bai Mukita watched the confident figure of Cao Zhen leaving, increasingly convinced that the peak master of the Four Treasures Peak was indeed as the reconnaissance sent by his master had reported. The forced cultivation and breakthrough had led to a deviation in his practice, and he should have entered the stage of losing his mind to the demon, resulting in his blind confidence

Subsequently, Bai Mutian was reported, and not only did he receive twenty lashes, but he was also punished with several years of facing the wall

As the days approach for the duel between the two peaks, the master of Xingyao Peak has privately expressed concerns, fearing that Cao Zhen, upon realizing he is not a match, might seek connections to cancel the duel.

This seat! Once again, this seat! Bai Mutián originally just wanted to stir up trouble, to assist the master in holding back the duel at Sibao Peak, but unexpectedly, the other party kept putting on airs in front of him, constantly referring to himself as this seat!

Cao Zhen saw the two characters "Star Shine" embroidered on the chest of the opponent's long robe, realizing that it was a provocation from a disciple of Star Shine Peak. He couldn't be bothered to respond and decided to wait until he had refined the Little Dragon Tiger Pill and consumed it, achieving a rapid breakthrough. At that time, he would simply shout to the entire Star Shine Peak that he wanted to take on ten opponents. Thus, he quickly walked towards the most famous furnace workshop in the city, Baoding Xuan.

Block the path of the peak master! Such a matter, if it were a different peak master, the disciples of Xingyao Peak would not dare to do so, but in the face of the peak master of Sibao Peak, they still dare to act.

Bai Mutian initially believed that Cao Zhen would find an excuse to refuse, at which point he would verbally humiliate the other party, forcing them to agree.

"Cao Fengzhu, why are you looking at me like that? Don't you recognize me?" The disciple of Xingyao Peak, standing nearly 1.9 meters tall, looked down at Cao Zhen, who barely exceeded 1.8 meters in height

A young sword-wielding monk emerged from a pharmacy on the street, uttering words of mockery and provocation

You people, do not simply give way just because it is the peak master; not every peak master in the Hundred Peaks Sect holds a significant status

These marketplaces not only have disciples of the Hundred Peaks Sect operating within them, but also many mortals without the aptitude for cultivation living among them. These mortals work for the cultivators, and if their descendants possess the potential for cultivation, they may send their children to the Daoist academy of the He Tu Book Sect for training in the path of cultivation

How about this? I happen to be going to Baodingxuan to take care of some matters. Can you wait for me for a moment?" Cao Zhen said to Bai Mutian, who had already clenched his fists and was ready to strike. "Once I finish my business there, I will give you some pointers. What do you think?

Cao Zhen glanced at the disciple of Xingyao Peak who was blocking his way, and he was not worried that the other party would take action against him. The rules of the Baifeng Sect were still in place; it was a serious offense to assault a fellow disciple without cause. Even if one were to attack a peak master, regardless of whether the target was from their own peak or not, it would still be a grave crime of disrespecting authority.

Cao Zhen could not help but secretly sigh, being the peak master is quite good, as simply standing on the street would cause people to make way.

Alright

"Master Cao Feng, I recall that there is a provision in the sect rules stating that disciples may seek guidance and engage in discussions with the master?" Bai Mutian deliberately raised his voice so that those around could hear, "I trust that the master would not refuse a disciple's request for instruction, would he?"

Cao Zhenmai strode towards Baodingxuan, secretly laughing to himself. Does Bai Mutian still want to find an excuse to beat me? Once I finish refining the elixir inside and directly consume the medicine, I will leave in a grand manner. By the time I come out, not only you, but even your senior brother will only be on the receiving end of a beating.

Cao Zhendun immediately understood that this person must have a past grievance with his current body, and quickly searched his memories to find out what had happened

Facing the wall? This seat? Bai Muti's forehead throbbed with veins, as everyone says, one should not hit the face when fighting, yet the people from the Four Treasures Peak opened their mouths to slap faces, and they kept bringing up facing the wall! Moreover, they even took advantage of their position as the peak master to refer to themselves as this seat, putting on airs

He agreed, he actually agreed! Bai Mutian stared blankly at Cao Zhen, the words he had prepared in his mind were all blocked by the other party's simple response of 'Alright' at that moment

Cao Zhen glanced at Baodingxuan, then looked at the person in front of him, Bai Mutian, who seemed to be looking for an excuse to fight him, and said with a smile: "I am also looking forward to it, when you walk out of Baodingxuan."

Baifeng Sect covers a vast area, thus there are several marketplaces within the city.

Excellent! Bai Mutiang's smile grew even more radiant. This time, not only could he avenge the grudge from a few years ago, but more importantly, by striking the opponent, it would only provoke greater inner demons within them. They would certainly not seek connections to cancel the duel. When Master finds out, he will surely bestow a great reward.

Bai Mutian returned to the sect and only submitted the spirit stones, keeping the golden clam pearl for himself.

Bai Mutiang was well aware that by exploiting the past grievances between the two parties, if he provoked a confrontation here, it would be best if it escalated into a real fight, allowing Sibao Peak to suffer a significant embarrassment in advance. Given Cao Zhen's stubborn and prideful nature, even if he knew that he would be at a disadvantage in the upcoming duel between the two peaks, he would still have to grit his teeth and persist.

Bai Mutian turned to glance at Baodingxuan, knowing that this furnace workshop indeed had no back door, and the other party naturally could not escape. He then revealed a malicious smile and said, "I am very much looking forward to the moment when the peak master walks out of Baodingxuan."

The onlookers began to whisper among themselves, inquiring about the status of the peak master of Four Treasures Peak within the Hundred Peaks Sect. Why would anyone dare to challenge such a lofty existence as the peak master?

Just... what is he going to Baodingxuan for? Bai Mutian couldn't understand. The Four Treasure Peak was so impoverished that it could barely afford to keep its pants up, and even the cheapest alchemy furnace at Baodingxuan was beyond his means. Moreover, what would he need an alchemy furnace for at this time? Alchemy? He doesn't seem to be skilled in the way of alchemy, does he? It seems that the loss of his mind has clouded his judgment. If this continues, the Four Treasure Peak is likely to be ruined by him.

The informant is the former owner of this body, Cao Zhen.

What does the leader of the Hundred Peaks Sect look like, and what is their name? It is generally difficult for ordinary people to know this. The only thing everyone is aware of is that the leader holds a noble status and possesses great strength

"Just finished facing the wall? Then don't cause any trouble," Cao Zhen said with a comforting expression. "Provoking the peak master could easily be seen as insubordination, and according to the sect rules, you could easily end up facing the wall again. I do not wish to see you facing the wall once more"

Cao Zhen's words left Bai Mutian stunned in place, while also attracting the onlookers who were eager for excitement, all of whom gathered around.

Due to the evening, there were not many people on the street, but they still hurriedly moved aside, clearing an exceptionally wide path for him

Cao Zhen, dressed in the attire of a peak master, appeared in the marketplace, instantly attracting the attention of everyone around him

The disciple of Xingyao Peak did not expect that his provocation would be completely ignored by the other party, and he suddenly felt embarrassed. He hurriedly stepped forward to block Cao Zhen's path with his body

"What kind of expression is that?" Cao Zhen saw Bai Mutian's gaze quickly recovering from its daze and hurriedly said, "As a junior who has sought guidance from me, how could I not offer you some pointers?"

Firstly, it is a matter of the relationship between the strengths of both parties; secondly, is there not an agreement for a contest of skills between the two peaks? Even if it were to be pursued by the sect, it could still be justified... Thirdly...