Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 597 - 489 Who Objects + - 490 I’m Willing_2

Chapter 597: Chapter 489 Who Objects + Chapter 490 I’m Willing_2

Unknown to others, they would find his act of gift-giving tacky and unbearable, inadvertently looking down on him.

Not even affording a few servants, as the ruler of one prefecture, carrying loads personally—what an absurd appearance this was.

Zhou Ping’an shook his head and smiled,

"It’s merely for preserving Master’s face; the opinions of others are, in fact, not too important. They may laugh now, but soon, they won’t be able to."

He had already seen it.

Along the way, some disciples giggled and pointed.

More and more disciples from various peaks were turning their heads back to look.

The gazes directed at him were quite peculiar.

For, someone had recognized their identities already.

"Zhou Ping’an and Lin Huaiyu of Emerald Peak, weren’t they said to have gained great fame at the foot of the mountain, now occupying the land of three counties, amassing substantial Qi fortune, and advancing rapidly in cultivation? How come they are carrying loads up the mountain?"

"Brother, your news is outdated. Senior Brother Zhou now fully controls Guangyun County, having captured the Thirteen Guangyun Counties, commanding an army of over a hundred thousand, becoming a major power."

"Ah, then why isn’t he solidifying his base in Guangyun but instead coming up the mountain to give gifts?"

Whispers rose all around.

Clearly, they also discerned the contents of Zhou Ping’an’s load, some silks, porcelain, precious jade, and crystal—indeed valuable, yet mere baubles after all.

But, as the ruler of a prefecture, carrying these gifts gained these items an additional value without reason.

Are these really gifts, or is it a show-off?

With those who mocked, there were those who envied.

Just like the Elders from various peaks, Fang Han couldn’t help but narrow his eyes slightly; for some reason, looking at Zhou Ping’an made him uncomfortable.

This feeling was inexplicable, yet vividly real.

Months ago, when Zhou Ping’an and Lin Huaiyu left the sect, Fang Yu stealthily followed and ambushed, later returning severely wounded. Had it not been for his own rescue, troubles would likely have arisen then.

Incorrect.

Thinking of the nephew who had died under the Divine Blood-Dissolving Sword, turned into dirty blood, a trace of doubt suddenly flashed through Fang Han’s mind.

He turned his head towards Su Lianxue, "Elder Su really found a treasure, taking in such a worthwhile disciple, who has collected some fine items and even personally carried them up the mountain over such a long distance."

"Yes, these two kids are truly reliable. When I first met him, I felt he’d go far, and without hesitation, I took him in as a direct disciple. Elder Fang, if you’re envious, you could also go down the mountain to find another."

Su Lianxue didn’t mind at all.

Instead, she was overjoyed.

She felt Zhou Ping’an gave her enough respect.

Considering Zhou Ping’an’s current status and strength,

he completely didn’t need to go to such lengths.

Though the items carried were not extremely valuable, to those cultivating martial arts, they were merely trinkets; however, this honor was enough to make everyone’s hearts sour.

Zhang Zhongshu, as a True Disciple,

ever since occupying Huangze County, almost never returned to the mountain, and even if he sent gifts to his master, it was ordered through servants; nowhere near this treatment.

"Long time no see, Master, your demeanor excels the past. This modest gift, please accept it with my respects."

Zhou Ping’an approached Su Lianxue, set down his load, bowed to the ground with a cheerful expression.

Following him, Lin Huaiyu also bowed, calling out "Master," his eyes filled with genuine gratitude.

Speaking of which, this master they recognized midway had been truly good to them both.

Although Master hadn’t mentioned some things, Zhou Ping’an and Lin Huaiyu both knew—in the Cloud Water Sect, Su Lianxue had fought with Elders of various peaks countless times over supporting the Three Counties of Liyou.

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Chapter Four Hundred Ninety: I am Willing

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"People are here, what’s the need for gifts? Conveniently, this time in the Turing competition, by a twist of fate, we’ve gained the initiative, granting you both a chance..."

Suddenly, Su Lianxue stopped mid-sentence,

She stared at the Jade Vial Zhou Ping’an held in his hands, slightly taken aback.

"Heavenly... Ultimate Intent Elixir, this is top-grade."

Elders and disciples watching the excitement around all inhaled sharply.

It was unclear whether it was intentional or an error,

but the cap of the Jade Vial Zhou Ping’an brought forth was not tightly sealed, a faint exquisite fragrance wafted in the air...

Anyone who had refined Martial Intent immediately felt their Martial Intent stir joyously, their bodies’ Qi-Blood surging.

Especially a few Elders.

Their eyes turned blood-red in a moment.

These individuals, having been in the Late Stage of Martial Will for many years, failed to refine it to completion, not achieving Heaven-Man Sensitivity and thus couldn’t ascend to the Grandmaster Realm.

This elixir bottle contained nine pills.

Simply taking, no, just consuming five pills, no, four pills might suffice, it was very likely they could step into the Completion Realm, directly achieving the Grandmaster Realm.

Further, if fortunate enough to obtain an Aperture Opening Pill, one could immediately achieve True Martial.

As it’s well known, the difficulties in achieving True Martial are twofold: difficult Martial Will refinement and hard-to-open Divine Aperture.

Yet here was Su Lianxue, clearly having obtained half the chance, simply staying on the mountain, and her disciples had offered up such precious medicine.

"Heavenly grass vanished long ago, didn’t it? Even if one or two plants were found, no one has said they could definitely refine top-grade elixirs, this luck..."

"Junior Sister Su, look, you can’t use that many..."

"Are you foolish? With Nephew Disciple Zhou gifting nine pills, he clearly estimated the needs of Su Lianxue and Gu Qingqiu, trying to steal from the tiger’s mouth. It’s like they’d fight back against you even over last night’s dinner."