Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation
Chapter 99 - 88: Changes after Upgrading and Mountain Challenge (Seeking Monthly Pass)_2

Chapter 99: Chapter 88: Changes after Upgrading and Mountain Challenge (Seeking Monthly Pass)_2

Qi Shanye had been thorough in his considerations, a point that Xu Jin had overlooked until now.

"If you don’t have a suitable candidate, I’ll find someone else. Although this person is highly trustworthy, the risk of exposing our relationship still exists," Qi Shanye said.

After thinking it over, Xu Jin decided to find someone himself.

Qi Shanye was a decent man, not an evil demon. But since Tianyang Star Hall labeled him as such, an exposure of Xu Jin’s association with Qi Shanye could lead to Xu Jin’s doom.

"Alright, go ahead, I’ll wait for you. Don’t reveal my existence, and it’s best not to mention that there’s a Fifth Tier expert on Autumn Leaf Island," Qi Shanye instructed.

"Okay."

A few minutes later, Xu Jin, holding his hat against the rain, arrived at Ning Yuchan’s courtyard door.

Before knocking, however, he hesitated.

This trip could provoke the Yangdu Marquis and, quite possibly, make deadly enemies of the Baidou Divine Sect.

The Baidou Divine Sect and Blood God Sect were ancient nefarious cults that had survived for thousands of years despite being hunted repeatedly by various empires and Star Halls.

Xu Jin feared that revealing his identity in connection with Qi Shanye could bring trouble upon himself, but what about Ning Yuchan?

A misstep could result in significant trouble for Ning Yuchan.

Suddenly, Xu Jin hesitated, feeling that he couldn’t drag Ning Yuchan into this.

Ning Yuchan had truly been good to him.

Maybe he should just take the risk.

If Qi’s cover was blown, he, Xu Jin, would handle all the consequences and not drag Ning Yuchan down with him.

"You’ve been here for quite some time, why haven’t you come in?" As Xu Jin was about to turn away, Ning Yuchan’s voice suddenly came through, and there she was, holding her hat and leaning on her cane, standing at the courtyard door looking at Xu Jin.

Ning Yuchan’s unexpected appearance made Xu Jin somewhat flustered.

What to say?

"Uh, Teacher, I... I’ve come to repay Silver."

Xu Jin found an excuse on the spur of the moment.

"Come in and talk."

It was raining, and for the first time, Ning Yuchan invited Xu Jin into her house.

Ning Yuchan’s courtyard was significantly larger than Xu Jin’s, with very simple furnishings: a small table, two chairs, a larger table, and a few books.

What caught the eye were the ceramic vases on the small table and desk, each containing several stalks of flowers and grasses unknown to Xu Jin, likely wildflowers and grasses. Their yellow blossoms and green leaves were very comforting to look at.

"Tell me, what’s the matter?" Ning Yuchan asked.

"Teacher, I’ve come to repay the Silver."

Xu Jin hurriedly took out a packet wrapped in oil paper and started to count the silver notes.

How much did he owe Ning Yuchan?

It was supposed to be 6,600 taels. Xu Jin counted quickly.

Bang!

Suddenly, Ning Yuchan’s iron crutch came down, pressing on the silver notes Xu Jin was counting.

"Tell me, what’s going on?"

"Teacher, I really came to repay..."

"You seem a bit nervous."

Ning Yuchan stared at Xu Jin with her large, almond-shaped eyes, "And, you killed someone today."

Xu Jin was speechless.

How did it happen that everyone could tell he had killed someone tonight at a glance?

"Teacher, how could you tell I killed someone?" Xu Jin asked curiously.

"There is a faint scent of blood on your boots," Ning Yuchan said.

Looking down, Xu Jin suddenly realized.

After he had finished his task tonight, he had changed all his clothes, except for the Croc Dragon Soft Armor and Chasing Wind Boots.

"Tell me, what’s the matter? If you still regard me as your teacher," Ning Yuchan said softly as she withdrew her crutch.

With the conversation having reached this point, Xu Jin stopped hiding the truth.

To continue hiding would mean losing this teacher.

Xu Jin recounted everything, yet he omitted the facts about Qi and the Fifth Tier expert.

Still, Xu Jin emphasized, "Teacher, the main issue is that this is too dangerous. Whether it’s provoking the Yangdu Marquis or attracting the Baidou Divine Sect’s enmity, both could..."

"Both could bring trouble to me, is that what you mean?" Ning Yuchan said with a cold chuckle.

Suddenly, like a whirlwind, Ning Yuchan spun around, her iron crutch slicing through the air with a swift gust, and just before Xu Jin could react in horror, it stopped right above his forehead.

"Firstly, if you were really worried about bringing me trouble, then you don’t consider me your teacher!"

"Secondly, among the 1,500 or more young girls, have you thought only of your sister?"

Xu Jin was momentarily stunned, speechless.

It seemed that was the case.

He had not really considered the others.

But what could he say? Xu Jin was just an ordinary person. He risked death to save his sister.

To think of others, Xu Jin might have wished to, but he lacked the capacity.

"Teacher, I don’t have the capability."

"With me joining you, don’t you have it now?"

Having said that, Ning Yuchan withdrew her crutch, "Go, get ready. Find a boat. I’ll meet you at the City West Pier in an hour.

We’ll do our best to rescue them by dawn tomorrow."

Xu Jin wanted to say something more, but when he thought about it, Ning Yuchan was so decisive and confident. And with Qi behind him to deal with the experts, what was there to fear?

Fear was useless!

He agreed and was about to leave but Ning Yuchan called him back.

Xu Jin turned around, puzzled.

"Take the silver notes with you," Ning Yuchan motioned to Xu Jin with a tilt of her head.

"Teacher, this is the Silver I owe you. I was just about to repay it..."

"I know. Pay me back after you Refine Star," Ning Yuchan set a clear deadline.

Ning Yuchan was so straightforward, so Xu Jin, without any further ado, packed up the silver notes and left to get ready.

After Xu Jin left, Ning Yuchan pondered for a while and then took out the Star-picking Order. Moments later, a lengthy Starlight Transmission was sent out.

******

An hour later, when Ning Yuchan arrived at the City West Pier, Xu Jin had used his Star Patrol Commander’s badge to borrow two assault boats from the Water Patrol Inspection Office.