Chapter 10: Encounter at the Mountain Gate

Zhang Tianhua took half a step back after refining the silk, fully on guard

Initially, I approached her to open up a market for ready-to-wear clothing among the female disciples. However, after the market was established, this woman began to leverage her favor and act with arrogance, teasing me every time we met

As the light dissipated, the graceful figure turned to face Li Hui, her charming eyes filled with surprise. She then giggled again and said, "Why has the lock of black hair on your forehead turned white, my little handsome? Are you trying to attract the attention of some junior sister this time? Tsk tsk, I must say! You are truly working hard for the Spirit Phoenix Silk Workshop, even I have modeled for you a few times. This ability to promote is unmatched in the sect."

Hahaha, Junior Sister, you nearly gave me a heart attack. Even from such a distance, I can smell your fragrance. Those fools all think you are engaging in yin-yang supplementation, but with my extensive experience, I can see that you are cultivating a remarkable skill. I initially thought I would have to journey to the White Sea alone, but unexpectedly, I have you as my companion. I am grateful to the sect for giving me, Zhang, this opportunity.

Li Hui was always worried about being tracked down by the sect, and the situation with Jin was even more terrifying. Therefore, he hurriedly packed his belongings, placing essential items into the Six-Dou Chain, and prepared another bundle. He took out the Cloud Pattern Talisman, the Green Pine Talisman, and the Quicksand Talisman obtained from the Artifact Pavilion, hiding them close to his person. If these three talismans were used well, they could potentially exhibit miraculous effects.

Today, all the encounters did not crush him; instead, they empowered him to wield the sword of wisdom and sever the shackles that bound him.

Junior Brother, your skin is even better than mine. When I first met you, I almost mistook you for a female disciple disguised as a male. Since we are leaving the sect this time, how about you dress as a woman and I will refer to you as Junior Sister?

The entire process lasted no more than half a stick of incense. He stood up and glanced around, feeling a mix of nostalgia and melancholy. After that, he clenched his fist and stepped out the door

"Sister Lian, please be lenient and do not tease the junior brother too much," Li Hui said with a wry smile. "I have only heard of women disguising themselves as men when traveling, but I have never heard of men dressing as women."

"Ah, it turns out to be Senior Sister Lian. " Li Hui lightly coughed, having long been accustomed to the teasing from this Senior Sister Lian Luosha.

Just as Li Hui was about to lose his temper, he suddenly heard someone laughing loudly: "Hahaha, isn't this Junior Sister Lian? I didn't expect to meet you at the mountain gate, what a coincidence, what a coincidence!"

"Hmm, hmm!" Lian Luosha nodded vigorously, her demeanor exceedingly charming, and in her playful laughter, she teased, "You little rascal are too interesting; every few days apart brings a new surprise. Quickly tell your sister, who did this makeup for you? It makes you look older, and the more I look, the more intriguing it becomes; you appear so mature that even I, your senior sister, am captivated."

As the voice fades, a fragrant breeze gently disperses

In fact, Lian Luosha has never regarded Li Hui as a man, at most seeing him as a young boy, while harboring a peculiar sense of amusement in her heart

Buddha is but a stick of incense, and a person is but a breath. Since I, Li Hui, have the fortune to come into contact with the vast realm of cultivators, I truly do not wish to let myself be buried. Growing up in hardship and drifting through the battlefield for survival has taught me a principle: only by becoming stronger, and continuously growing stronger, can one survive in this tumultuous world.

From the moment Li Hui stepped out of the cabin, his state of mind underwent a significant transformation. As the saying goes, "The heavy snow weighs down the green pine, yet the green pine stands tall and straight. To know the pine's nobility and purity, one must wait until the snow melts"

Many people received appointments? Li Hui was slightly taken aback, pondering to himself, yet unable to comprehend the reasons behind it. However, the presence of white hair and a silver snake bracelet here was quite unusual. Coupled with the signs revealed in the accounts, there was an overwhelming sense of pressure surrounding him, making him want to keep his distance.

The newcomer had two small mustaches, his appearance was unremarkable, yet in a moment of daze, his eyes shone astonishingly bright, and an intimidating aura emanated from him.

After shedding the constraints, just like the green pines melting in the snow, he desires to stand proudly for a lifetime, to tread upon a piece of the world, his tall figure moving forward, unexpectedly exuding a sense of ethereal grace

What a coincidence, on my way, the sect ordered me to go to the Giant Shell City in the Twelve Markets of the White Sea to purchase five large vats of Clear Eye Spirit Water. It would take at least two to three years to gather that much. I thought I had offended someone and was being sent off to such a distant place as a form of punishment. However, after inquiring, I found out that many outer disciples received similar orders to go to various places across Haizhou, and I have no idea what the sect is thinking.

Two talismans, one for primary attack and one for primary defense, unfortunately lacking the dual wings of runes like those of Senior Brother Zheng

"Why can't it be done? As long as I, the senior sister, am here, who would dare to have ill intentions? I will immediately chop off that leg in between the two legs." Lian Luosha gleefully drew out a wide-bladed short knife, mimicking a chopping motion, which frightened Li Hui so much that his scalp tingled, and he felt a chill in his lower body

Li Hui shivered, his eyes widening as he saw a figure rapidly leaping towards him, stepping on the symbol of light.

"Try these two talismans again after leaving the sect."

Speaking of which, Lian Luosha practices the art of seduction to gather yang and replenish yin, but she does so with great discretion, never causing any fatalities within the sect. Most of the male cultivators who are on good terms with her are well aware of the situation, and they engage in a mutually beneficial arrangement.

As he approached the mountain gate, Li Hui initially thought he was alone, unaware of the soft giggles that came from an unknown direction

Aoki Bagua Shield

Others may not know about Zhang Tianhua's movements, but Lian Luosha is very clear about them. This is because the two have fought multiple times, testing each other's techniques, and even by counting on their fingers, they can guess some clues.

Li Hui looked at the two large "zongzi" and noticed that the talisman paper was tied quite securely; even a single cut would not loosen it. Moreover, there were names and notes stamped on top.

She does not think highly of Li Hui's cultivation, only finding it amusing to tease the little ghost

Uh, Senior Alchemist.

Gao Yuhu? Zhang Tianhua felt a chill in his heart

The blue light flickered, and the sound of breaking through the air settled.

The graceful young man walks further along the winding path, unaware of when a whirlwind will arise in the mountains, causing his blue robe to flutter and rustle, yet unable to halt his steps

Giggling, handsome little brother, just a moment ago I was thinking how lonely and boring this journey has been! I didn't expect to see you, this ungrateful little thing, in an instant. Don't you think this is fate?

Although the magical instruments can be used continuously, each use slightly weakens them, imposing a limit on their usage. However, in terms of power and practicality, they far surpass other magical artifacts of the same rank, and they do not require high cultivation levels. If not for the difficulty in their production, they would have likely become all the rage among cultivators long ago

A dark, weathered face, bare feet, rolled-up pant legs, a hoe resting on the shoulder, and a bundle hanging from the hoe, resembling a peasant who has just finished working in the fields and is returning home.

Rehmannia Dust Storm Blade

Let us go! In these past few years, I have kept my head down and behaved myself, not daring to provoke even the slightest trouble, because I bear the responsibility of over 400 widows. However, this is by no means the norm in the world of cultivators. To embark on the path of cultivation, one must strive, strive for opportunities, strive for fortune, and strive for a breath of air

Hehe, Senior Sister... are you going out as well? I, the Junior Brother, have received an order to go to the Spirit Turtle City in the Twelve Markets of the White Sea to check the accounts

It is quite lively here, and more people are arriving on the road leading to the mountain gate

The talisman paper of the Rehmannia Dust Storm Blade is yellow, while the talisman paper of the Qingmu Bagua Shield is green, occasionally emanating a daunting aura, as if they are two slumbering beasts, ready to awaken at the command of a single instruction