The Arrogant Immortal
Chapter 135 - 134: No Longer for Sale

Chapter 135: Chapter 134: No Longer for Sale

Seeing Chaoyan appear on Shihao Mountain, both Xie Jiuniang and Xuanyuan You were very surprised.

Xie Jiuniang’s refusal to accept a Divinity Transformation mentor was tantamount to cutting off the path of apprenticeship. In everyone’s mind, no one would dare to take Xie Jiuniang as a disciple. To accept Xie Jiuniang as a disciple was equivalent to slapping Lord Minhuang in the face.

This matter could be a big deal or a small one.

Generally speaking, when there wasn’t a deep emotional bond, it was quite irrational to become an enemy of a Divinity Transformation powerhouse just for a disciple with whom you had no such bond.

Over ninety percent of the Sect believed that Xie Jiuniang would not be able to find a mentor in the future, and that Chaoyan would not take her on as a disciple.

Xie Jiuniang thought so herself.

And yet, Chaoyan had come...

Even his angry appearance seemed endearing.

Therefore, Xie Jiuniang grinned at Chaoyan, revealing a row of neat little white teeth, and said, "Ay, you’ve arrived!"

Chaoyan raised an eyebrow.

Xie Jiuniang continued, "Come, come, come, let me warm up a cup of Spiritual Wine for you."

She invited Chaoyan to a small cool pavilion and diligently poured a cup of Spiritual Wine before warming it in her palm with her Fire Spiritual Power.

The temperature was just right, perfect as it touched the lips.

Only then did she present it to Chaoyan.

Xie Jiuniang said with a giggling smile, "Elder, even if we can’t be mentor and disciple, we could still become sworn siblings, and then in the future..."

"Pfft—"

Chaoyan had just taken a sip when Xie Jiuniang’s mention of becoming sworn siblings made him spit out all the wine in surprise.

Xuanyuan You was equally stunned by Xie Jiuniang’s idea. At this moment, he dared not make a move; he might act high and mighty in front of peers of the same level, but in front of important people in the Sect, he was very well-behaved.

Especially since he had just been caught in the act of doing something naughty.

Chaoyan was a little fascinated inside, wondering how this girl’s mind worked.

She dared to offer to become sworn siblings with him?

Chaoyan asked with raised eyebrows, "Do you not want to accept me as your mentor?"

"Well, it was unexpected, wasn’t it? I was thinking, if we’re not going to be mentor and disciple, but instead become sworn siblings, it would infuriate the people who tried to cause trouble," Xie Jiuniang said indignantly.

Xuanyuan You suddenly asked, "Little Profiteer, do you mean someone has been scheming behind the scenes?"

"Isn’t it obvious? They could have accepted or refused at any time, but they waited until we sent out the invitations. If that isn’t a slap in the face, what is? And it’s killing three birds with one stone," Xie Jiuniang said without any qualms about drawing hatred toward the person behind the scenes.

Xuanyuan You asked incredulously, "How is it killing three birds with one stone?"

Xie Jiuniang said matter-of-factly, "First, it prevents the Elder from taking a disciple, second, it stops me from getting a mentor, and third, it prevents you from making Spirit Stones."

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan You realized it was precisely the case and immediately became furiously angry, "Blocking someone’s wealth is like killing one’s parents; this person is too unscrupulous."

"Indeed, lacking in great virtue," Xie Jiuniang agreed.

The two younger ones, one after the other, made it sound just like reality.

Chaoyan was rendered speechless.

Eventually, he went along with the two of them, asking, "So how do you plan to fight back?"

"Of course, we’ll do the opposite," Xuanyuan You declared loudly.

Xie Jiuniang smiled but said nothing.

To Chaoyan, she appeared like a sly little fox, subtly taking control of the conversation. But he had seen through it; the little girl still wanted to accept him as her mentor. Should he then act reserved and play hard to get?

The two youngsters looked at him with eager eyes.

Waiting for his response.

After the battle with Lord Minhuang, Chaoyan had gone into seclusion, only to emerge the day before the apprenticeship ceremony, never intending to miss the opportunity to take on a disciple.

"Alright, alright, the apprenticeship will proceed as usual; the invitations are still valid," said Chaoyan.

Xuanyuan You was visibly astonished.

Xie Jiuniang asked worriedly, "Aren’t you afraid of offending Lord Minhuang?"

"Lord Minhuang isn’t so petty," Chaoyan had to refrain from boasting his lack of fear, as it would seem too arrogant, "He’s obsessed with cultivation; he spends ninety years out of a hundred in seclusion, nine years searching for resources, and the remaining one year dealing with miscellaneous affairs. He doesn’t have the time to trouble us."

Xie Jiuniang’s delicate face brightened up like the skies clearing after the rain.

Chaoyan tossed her a storage bag and instructed her, "Inside are the disciple robes and other items for pledging yourself to a master. You have one day to say goodbye to your friends. Someone will come to fetch you before evening."

The apprentice ceremony would be held early the next morning.

She would definitely need to go to the Inner Sect in advance.

As Chaoyan turned to leave, he suddenly paused, turned back, and warned, "Don’t sell the invitations again. If you embarrass me, I’ll throw you all to the Cliff of Reflection."

Xie Jiuniang and Xuanyuan You were startled at once.

"Won’t sell them!"

"Not selling anymore!"

They were never going to end up at the Cliff of Reflection—no way!

Chaoyan seemed satisfied.

After he left, the two exchanged a glance and simultaneously heaved a sigh of relief.

Xie Jiuniang immediately thought of the people who had asked for refunds earlier, "The person who wanted to cancel just now, should we..." Should they refund him and then make an extra profit?

But before she could speak, Xuanyuan You acted faster, sending out a Sound Transmission Talisman, "Hey hey, Renxiao, the apprentice ceremony will proceed as usual. Just head to the Main Peak tomorrow and you’ll be set."

After sending that message, Xuanyuan couldn’t help but lament, "Ah, kids are such a hassle."

Xie Jiuniang’s mouth twitched, realizing the one they sold to was a child?

Xuanyuan You asked, "Little Profiteer, what business shall we do next?"

"Let’s talk about that after I get settled in the Inner Sect. I’ll let everyone know, so they remember to attend the ceremony tomorrow." Xie Jiuniang sent out twelve Sound Transmission Talismans in rapid succession.

Xuanyuan You’s brows were deeply furrowed, "Once you’re in the Inner Sect, it will be inconvenient for me to find you from the Outer Sect."

"Then you better establish your Foundation quickly and find a master. If all else fails, pledge yourself to your ancestor’s lineage." Xie Jiuniang suggested.

Xuanyuan You thought it made sense.

When he had left, Xie Jiuniang activated the Small Isolation Array in the courtyard.

She then checked the storage bag given by Chaoyan. In addition to the apprentice attire and Jade Crown, there was also a ready-made apprentice introduction letter; she just needed to sign her name on it.

The apprentice introduction letter, also known as a student declaration letter.

It is written by the disciple before pledging to a master as a sign of respect for the master, and it’s required on the day of the ceremony.

Chaoyan probably knew about her young age and the absence of her elders, so he had prepared some things in advance for her.

In appreciation for Chaoyan’s thoughtfulness, Xie Jiuniang felt compelled to present him with a fitting ceremonial gift, "Little Jianjian, what do you think my master lacks the most?"

"Spirit Crystals and Spiritual Marrow, I suppose." Jian Lingyan’s current ability was just to vaguely sense a seal on Chaoyan’s body, "Due to the seal, he likely hasn’t broken through for a long time. The main reason is the lack of Spiritual Energy; ordinary cultivation is like a drop in the bucket for him."

"No wonder he’s always working for the Sect." Working for the Sect could earn Contribution Points. Xie Jiuniang added, "Too bad it’s inappropriate to bring these out in public."

Xie Jiuniang checked the Storage Ring in her Sea of Consciousness.

It was left behind by Daoyin; she had never taken it out, let alone opened it in the outside world.

She was not sure whether there was anything in it that might alert the Gongsun Family.

Xie Jiuniang activated the Fusang Order and entered the Fusang Secret Realm, finding herself in the same cave as before.

The Small Isolation Array she had set up in the cave was still intact.

Scanning with her Divine Sense and confirming it was safe, Xie Jiuniang no longer went out and took out the Storage Ring from her Divine Sense.

Xie Jiuniang had presumed that a Divinity Transformation’s collection would be filled with many treasures, but the reality was beyond her expectations.

Spirit Stones occupied most of the space, and there were only five Top Grade Spiritual Stones. The rest were mostly high and middle-grade, with only a few ordinary Spirit Stones. However, there were very few items placed sparsely on a large shelf.

Among them was a token from the Gongsun Family.

Such tokens often had a tracking function. Xie Jiuniang was grateful that she had been careful enough not to bring it out in the public.

She put the token aside.

Then she took out three high-level Spiritual Jade Boxes from the shelf, each sealed with a Seal Spirit Talisman.

The collection of a Divinity Transformation might have been small, but the items were almost all usable by a Divinity Transformation and were of considerable value.