Super Divine Daoist Skill
Chapter 147: Revised - 146 Visit (Request for Subscription and Monthly Tickets)

Chapter 147: Revised: Chapter 146 Visit (Request for Subscription and Monthly Tickets)

However, although the estate was good, the price was not cheap either. It took Bai Ziyue fifteen hundred taels of silver to acquire it.

Moreover, though it was a small estate, it covered more than a thousand square meters and naturally required someone to manage it.

So Bai Ziyue hired a broker, found a gardener, a cook, and two maids, and finally brought some life to the empty little estate.

...

The next day, carrying his war saber, Bai Ziyue went straight out the door.

Previously, Bai Ziyue heard from his master Liu Dong that besides him, Liu Dong had two other apprentices.

One of them reportedly died in a fight half a year ago, but as for the other one... Bai Ziyue made some inquiries and soon arrived at a gambling house named "Double Bloom".

"Tang Zhanfei, someone is looking for you."

"Wait a minute, I’m placing a big bet."

In the bustling gambling house, someone responded without even turning his head and placed a heap of silver on one of the numbers.

It took more than ten minutes before Bai Ziyue saw a disheveled figure walking out of the gambling house, looking as if he had lost his parents.

It was a young man in his twenties, still relatively good-looking, but perhaps due to a lack of rest, he had large bags under his eyes, messy hair and stubble, giving him a heavily dejected appearance.

"Are you looking for me?"

Seeing Bai Ziyue, Tang Zhanfei asked with a puzzled expression.

"Liu Dong is my master. I should call you senior brother. This time..."

Bai Ziyue slightly frowned but still introduced himself.

However, before he could finish, Tang Zhanfei’s eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "Junior brother? Are you here to save your senior brother?Quick, lend me some money. I must turn the tables today."

"Sorry to disturb you. Farewell!"

Bai Ziyue was taken aback and turned to leave without hesitation.

In fact, after knowing Tang Zhanfei was a gambler, he already had little hope that he could be of any help.

At this moment, the other’s behavior made him completely lose the desire to engage with him.

"Hey, hey, hey... Junior brother, don’t be in such a hurry. Tell me, what do you need from me?"

Tang Zhanfei quickly grabbed Bai Ziyue.

"Forget it. I think you can’t even take care of yourself." Bai Ziyue shook his head, not wanting to bother.

"Junior brother must have just arrived in Wujiang County. If there’s any difficulty, just say it. I’m still a person of some standing; generally, nothing is too difficult for me."

Tang Zhanfei patted his chest, confidently offering his guarantee.

After casting a skeptical glance at Tang Zhanfei, Bai Ziyue thought for a moment and slightly nodded.

In a teahouse, Tang Zhanfei gulped down a cup of tea, then quickly stuffed a piece of pastry into his mouth, belched comfortably, and said confidently, "If it’s what you mentioned, I can guarantee it’ll be taken care of. Steward Xu from the Internal Affairs Hall is very familiar with me.

As your junior brother should know, nowadays to get things done, you have to give some benefits. So..."

"How much?"

Bai Ziyue asked softly.

Through the spiritual eye technique, Bai Ziyue also noticed his cheap senior brother was not as useless as he seemed. At least his strength was substantial; from his qi and blood, he appeared to have cultivation at the mid to late stage of [Inner Cultivation].

Therefore, he did not doubt the other’s ability to contact people in Internal Affairs Hall.

"A hundred taels."

Tang Zhanfei quickly said, but seeing Bai Ziyue’s expressionless face, he awkwardly smiled and said, "Actually, fifty taels is barely enough. With fifty taels, I can assure you six months of ease.

But a hundred taels would be more secure. After all, some positions are highly contested..."

"I’ll give you a hundred taels, but you must get the job done well."

Now relatively wealthy, Bai Ziyue didn’t mind this expense and directly placed a one-hundred-tael silver note on the table.

"Junior brother is generous, rest assured, it’s a sure thing."

Tang Zhanfei’s eyes lit up, once again confidently guaranteeing it.

Bidding farewell to his cheap senior brother, Bai Ziyue wandered through the streets, bought a gift box, and then went directly to a secluded courtyard amidst the hustle and bustle, knocking on the door. A middle-aged man who appeared to be the gatekeeper came out.

"I am Bai Ziyue from the Sunburst Gang. I had met Elder Nie Yunhao before. This time, visiting Wujiang County, I wish to pay a visit."

Bai Ziyue promptly said.

This visit to Elder Nie was just normal social interaction, and Bai Ziyue didn’t have any ulterior motives.

If he could get some guidance on gang matters from Elder Nie, it would be a great help to him.

After more than ten minutes, Bai Ziyue met Nie Yunhao in the reception hall.

"Elder Nie." Bai Ziyue cupped his fists in a salute and placed the gift box on the side table, saying, "Junior Bai Ziyue, once in Qinghe Town..."

"No need for introductions. It wasn’t that long ago; how could I forget?

Moreover, you were personally chosen by me as an outstanding disciple. Your Sword Technique wasn’t bad; you left quite an impression on me."

Nie Yunhao waved his hand, saying this with a trace of sadness, "But I didn’t expect so many things to happen after I left, that farewell with Sect Leader Liu became eternal separation."

With that said, he sighed.

Bai Ziyue remained silent.

"Alright, let’s stop talking about this. You must have just arrived, right? Have you found a place to stay? It happens that I have an old house in Yongding District, which is currently empty."

Nie Yunhao switched the topic and said.

"I’ve already found a place to stay, it’s right by Boya Lake, about 800 meters from the gang." Bai Ziyue quickly responded.

"That’s indeed a good place." Nie Yunhao nodded and then asked, "This time you came to see me, I guess you’ve heard some rumors and want to use this opportunity to get close to the Lin Family, right?"

He paused briefly, seeing that Bai Ziyue didn’t respond, he assumed his guess was correct and continued, "Our Sunburst Gang indeed has a very close relationship with the Lin Family of Celestial Spirit County’s Immortal Cultivation Clan.

The Gang Leader also originally came from the Lin Family.

That’s why this time when the second son of the Lin Family wanted to find a study companion, the candidates were chosen from among our Sunburst Gang.

It coincided with the selection of outstanding disciples, so the Gang Leader decided to limit the candidates to the ten of you."

"What’s the background of this Lin Family, an Immortal Cultivation Clan? After all, it’s just a study companion, isn’t it?"

Bai Ziyue knew Nie Yunhao misunderstood, but he indeed had some doubts about it and asked along.

"The Lin Family of the Immortal Cultivation Clan has a heritage of hundreds of years, the family is extremely powerful, compared to us, it’s like comparing a firefly to the bright moon.

The Gang Leader, Jiang Tao, may not be the number one in Wujiang County, but he is definitely one of the top experts.

Yet in the Lin Family, he’s insignificant.

The most important thing is, the Lin Family has innate powerhouses.

And such existences are not even the ones in charge of the Lin Family.

In the Immortal Cultivation Clan, the ones in charge are those who practice Immortal Techniques, martial artists are merely their vassals.

Just this point shows how formidable they are."

As he spoke, admiration appeared on Nie Yunhao’s face.

Even Bai Ziyue, upon hearing this, was stunned.

Martial artists practice External Forging and Internal Cultivation, then reach the Inner Power Realm. Beyond that, they are divided into Third-class, Second-class, and First-class Experts.

Above First-class Experts come the Innate Powerhouses.

The Gang Leader Jiang Tao is merely a First-class Expert.

But the Lin Family has Innate Powerhouses, and likely not a few First-class Experts. Moreover, martial artists are not the mainstream of the Lin Family; the ones in charge are still those who practice Immortal Techniques.

If even Innate Powerhouses are vassals, then the family must have existences even stronger than that within...

With just a simple comparison, Bai Ziyue could judge that the Lin Family is indeed immensely powerful.

"Moreover, do you really think being a study companion is just about assisting with studies?

Being backed by an Immortal Cultivation Clan like the Lin Family, and following the second son of the Lin Clan Patriarch, who is said to have an extraordinary talent for cultivation, will certainly bring boundless martial arts resources, greatly shortening the cultivation journey.

In the future, it’s even possible to glimpse the mysteries of the Innate Realm."

Speaking of this, a sparkle of keen interest flashed in Nie Yunhao’s eyes.

Innate, a realm that even their Gang Leader hasn’t reached.

As for Immortal Techniques, it is said they require special talent, and he didn’t believe Bai Ziyue and the others possess such talent.

"This opportunity is not just huge for you, it would be a significant chance even for me.

Unfortunately, the Lin Family is looking for a study companion, not an old fellow like me."

Nie Yunhao shook his head helplessly.

"It does seem like a considerable opportunity."

Bai Ziyue nodded silently, understanding why some gang elders were desperately scheming for their nephews, and why Li Zhao arranged for Zhao Jing to attack him.

Still, he wasn’t very interested in serving others.

No matter how grand Nie Yunhao made it sound, he had already decided not to participate.

"This opportunity is rare. If you can seize it, I’ll be very happy for you. Perhaps in the future, I might even have to depend on you a bit."

Nie Yunhao nodded affirmatively, which was why he was willing to talk to Bai Ziyue.

A young martial artist with potential, who might even soar to great heights in the future, was naturally worth getting to know.

"So, what are the criteria for evaluation?"

Seeing Elder Nie’s interest, Bai Ziyue had to ask along.

"The evaluation will be based on a three-month period. Whoever gains the most contribution within three months will get the opportunity to become the study companion.

By the way, contributions must be earned through tasks within these three months.

You still have a good chance."

Nie Yunhao replied.

Bai Ziyue remained silent, having already decided not to participate in this matter. However, he was very interested in the Lin Family and their Immortal Technique Formulas, so he asked a few more questions.

Unfortunately, Nie Yunhao had little contact with the Lin Family and knew very little, so Bai Ziyue didn’t gain much information.