Chapter 3, the beloved of the senior brother

An aged voice emerged, followed by an old man dressed in a gray robe, wearing straw sandals, and with a head full of white hair casually held up by a branch, entering the quiet room

At this moment, before Jiang Mu could say anything, Yao Cheng stepped forward and grasped Jiang Mu's left hand, instantly channeling a skilled magical power into it, which was then promptly withdrawn

However, the Seven Flame Red Fruit matured three years ago, and there are still three ripe fruits remaining. The Heavenly Mechanism Grass has also reached three hundred years of age; digging up one can be sold on the market for one thousand spirit stones. Senior Brother, what do you think

"Everything is up to the senior brother." Ji Yao felt very unwilling, but she could not show it at this moment. She could only silently curse her bad luck in her heart. Without the resources she could obtain for free, how could she please that inner sect disciple of the super sect? What could she use to ascend to the upper echelons of the cultivation world?

Ji Yao quickly waved her hand, "How could I possibly be fine? I have an appointment with someone—however, no matter how important it is, it cannot compare to taking care of Senior Brother. Senior Brother, you have been wandering outside for ten years, and I have missed you all."

Junior Brother of the Sect Leader

After Yao Cheng finished speaking, he glanced at Ji Yao and said, "If the junior sister has no other matters, she may stay in the sect to take care of her senior brother for a few days"

Good! Of course, it is a good thing! Junior Sister can go ahead and do it." Senior Brother Yao Cheng readily agreed without hesitation, just like Jiang Mu from his previous life. Indeed, none of them were on guard against this little junior sister who had been following them since childhood, calling them senior brothers and being able to act cute and coax them.

Ji Yao nodded repeatedly like a little bird, "I won't hide it from you, my two senior brothers. I have been wandering outside for ten years, and every time I encounter setbacks, I feel that the sect is still better, like a home. I constantly long to return, to listen to your teachings, and to cultivate the Way together with you. However, I also understand that your kindness towards me is not a reason for my capriciousness. I also want to contribute to the sect."

Jiang Mu spoke clearly, and Yao Cheng felt somewhat awkward. The reason he and the second elder, Xu Yi, chose to remain uninvolved in the sect's affairs was that the third elder was exceptionally capable and had a simple, honest nature. He handled various matters quite well, and regardless of whether it was withdrawing spirit stones, purchasing spirit herbs, or needing mysterious iron, any request they made was always addressed thoroughly and satisfactorily. It would not be an exaggeration to say that they were served hand and foot.

Thus, he did not harbor any doubts; he merely glanced at the pitiful Ji Yao and felt a sense of guilt towards his junior sister.

On such comfortable days, only a fool would want to seize the authority of the leader

Ji Yao hoped to turn her gaze towards her senior brother Yao Cheng, for she knew that this old fellow was now the most respected person in the Floating Cloud Sect. With his approval, this matter would essentially be settled.

This matter is, of course, excellent. At this moment, Jiang Mu also said with a pale face, he could not refuse, as the senior brother was a trusted minister left by the master. In the atmosphere of unity and kindness at the Floating Cloud Sect, where respect for the elderly and love for the young are valued, he dared not go against this old fellow, as the consequences would be severe. Fortunately, he would die in another eight months.

That is enough, you need not say more, Senior Brother understands. Over the years, Junior Brother, you have managed the sect well, and everything has gone smoothly. The sect's situation has gradually improved, and both your Second Senior Brother and I are very satisfied. It is understandable that you have further ambitions, but in the future, do not act recklessly. There is plenty of time ahead, and for now, you need to rest well

Who would have thought she would be an ingrate

Alas, look at the junior sister from someone else's family

Jiang Mu wore a苦 face, hesitating to speak, yet the sorrowful expression in his demeanor was unmistakable, revealing his anguish without the need for pretense.

Three meridians are damaged, the heart meridian is internally burned, caused by excessive worry and contemplation. Fortunately, it has not affected the fundamentals. Junior brother, how can you be so reckless?" Yao Cheng frowned and scolded. In his view, Jiang Mu had no chance of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage. Now, forcing a breakthrough could lead to madness and loss of life, truly a manifestation of the sect's ancestors.

Jiang Mu forced a smile and said, "In response to Senior Brother, last month, Second Senior Brother took five hundred spirit stones and one hundred spirit jade from the sect's treasury. The month before that, Senior Brother, you needed a main ingredient to refine the Spirit-Determining Pill. I descended the mountain overnight and visited four markets, and only within three days was I able to successfully bid for this main ingredient, which cost me another two thousand spirit stones."

Therefore, Senior Brother, Master, I would like to establish a Floating Cloud Branch in the Martial Arts County, to select junior disciples there. Once the disciples have begun their training, I will then choose the outstanding ones to send to the sect. I wonder if this is permissible

Why?" Yao Cheng's eyes widened. For the past fifty years, Jiang Mu had been in charge of the sect's finances. Since the passing of the master twenty years ago, Jiang Mu had managed all affairs of the sect in an orderly manner. Logically speaking, it should not be possible that there was no money to support a branch institution.

This is Jiang Mu's senior brother, Yao Cheng, who is currently at the late stage of the Golden Core realm. His aptitude is slightly better than Jiang Mu's. He has devoted his entire life to cultivation and does not possess any significant moral shortcomings. At present, he is wholeheartedly preparing to break through to the Nascent Soul realm, so he appears somewhat displeased at being disturbed this time.

However, Senior Brother, it is unlikely that the sect can provide spirit stones and resources to support Junior Sister in the short term

So this is his favorite

The senior brother has left, and after pretending to take care of Jiang Mu for half a day, Ji Yao also quickly departed, after all, she had an appointment.

Upon hearing these words, Senior Brother Yao Cheng felt even more gratified, while Jiang Mu looked at Ji Yao's performance with a blank expression, thinking to himself, this is truly a waste of talent

Um, since the spirit stones are no longer available, but there are still plenty of jade talismans and black iron in the sect, let your junior sister take some out to sell. After all, establishing a Floating Cloud Courtyard in Wugong County will be beneficial for the sect in the long run

This ordinary Floating Cloud Sect indeed only serves to hold her back

Jiang Mu deliberately stated that the Floating Cloud Sect possesses a medicinal field that has been inherited for thousands of years, but the best varieties of spiritual herbs within it are usually monopolized by the elders of the sect

Indeed, Yao Cheng's expression changed. "This matter is inappropriate. Very well, since the situation within the sect is such, the establishment of the Floating Cloud Branch can be postponed for a year or a year and a half. Junior Sister, what are your thoughts on this?"

In a single sentence, it was said that Master Brother Yao Cheng felt greatly comforted and deeply moved, "After ten years of trials in the world, it has indeed been arduous. Little Junior Sister, you can return to become an elder of the sect, with the sect providing for you, which is certainly better than you running around everywhere, even delaying your cultivation."

Upon hearing these words, Jiang Mu sneered coldly in his heart, yet his expression grew even more bitter. "Senior Brother, last month you extracted one hundred pieces of high-grade Xuan Iron for crafting a magical artifact. Last September, Second Senior Brother extracted two hundred pieces of high-grade Xuan Iron to forge his life-bound flying sword. Currently, there is no Xuan Iron left in the main treasury, and the supply of jade talismans is also running low. However, those are meant for the daily cultivation of the disciples within the sect, and there are no excess resources available."

Twenty years ago, it was their master who used it to concoct the elixir of immortality, and now it is the turn of the old man, Yao Cheng

This month, I was motivated to challenge myself, so I spent 500 spirit stones to purchase a bottle of Nine Aperture Spirit-Connecting Elixir. Therefore, I truly have no spirit stones left in my account now