Pay-to-Win Cultivation: I Get 10,000x Returns Chapter 43

Ten thousand miles away—within the Cloud Raiment Pavilion's blessed realm.

Yun Wanqing's emotions took a long time to settle down—she owed an enormous favor this time!

When she received the two Immortal Ascension Pills initially, she was already shocked enough. Then, hearing that Zhang Xian wanted to give one more directly to her, she felt utterly overwhelmed mentally!

Immortal Ascension Pills were too precious! Their value couldn't even be measured properly using spirit stones!

Did Zhang Xian perhaps like her?

But this price was too high too. Regardless of the reason, though, she couldn't refuse an Immortal Ascension Pill—something capable of greatly improving Spirit Root quality, something even Nascent Soul ancestors would fight desperately over. The temptation was simply too great!

With this single Immortal Ascension Pill, Yun Wanqing felt confident in raising her own Spirit Root quality up to the Supreme Spirit Root level, reaching the peak of the Golden Core stage within the foreseeable future. Then, aiming for Nascent Soul would not be impossible either!

If she could achieve Nascent Soul cultivation, the Cloud Raiment Pavilion would leap directly into top-tier sect status alongside the Six Great Powers!

Regardless, though, she would accept the pill first and consider favor repayment later.

Thinking thusly, she immediately contacted Yun Qi via message transmission. "Yun Qi... previously, did Zhang Xian seek your help customizing a flying vessel?"

"Yes, indeed... barely over a month ago. We just finalized the details and are about to start production soon. Why, Auntie?"

"Help expedite the process while simultaneously upgrading the vessel's grade tier... The extra cost will be covered by me. Add another budget of three million mid-grade spirit stones atop the original price. I want the finished product within six months."

Yun Qi: "..."

"Also, I will send a list later. Prepare the materials accordingly listed there. Also, keep a lookout for any Earth-grade heavenly treasures around the two-million range. Don't hesitate to directly purchase them."

Yun Qi was stunned. "This is also what Zhang Xian wants? Auntie, are you serious? Two million?"

"Yes," Yun Wanqing’s tone brooked no argument, emphasizing again. "You heard correctly... Once the flying vessel is ready, deliver it immediately to the Yunmiao Sect and give it to Zhang Xian."

"Forget it, don't need to deliver. Inform me once it is ready. I will personally deliver it instead," added Yun Wanqing before cutting the transmission short.

Beside Yun Qi, several loyal subordinates, seeing his dumbfounded expression, asked, "Great Commander, what happened?"

"I suspect the Pavilion Mistress has leverage held against her by someone else..."

Could something untoward have happened between them within that Jade Capital tower’s secret chamber? Yun Qi was completely baffled now.

Meanwhile, after Lin Yinyin consumed three consecutive Immortal Ascension Pills, a system prompt sounded again.

【Ding! Current Destiny Points: 84.】

"Test using the Spirit Measuring Pearl," said Zhang Xian.

Having prior experience, Lin Yinyin was steadier this time. She took out the pearl and slowly infused spiritual power.

The golden orb erupted with dazzling golden light, the scale directly maxing out, surrounded by swirling threads of ice-blue spiritual energy.

"This..." Lin Yinyin was stunned speechless.

"Your body’s Water Spirit Root affinity for water elements has already reached perfection... Such a Spirit Root is considered Heaven’s favored, commonly called a Heavenly Spirit Root. Now, you are no longer merely 'using water' but rather 'commanding water'."

Lin Yinyin’s eyes immediately misted over, tears welling up. Brother treats me too well; I don't know how to repay him anymore.

【Ding! Current Favorability: 77.】

What Heavenly Spirit Root? She didn't care right now; she only wanted to pull her brother down into the water right now.

"Yinyin, I need to enter seclusion for a few days. You go play first." Zhang Xian hurriedly stopped her. After all, strength-wise, he was still two minor realms lower than her. These past days of accompanying her frolicking had already left him somewhat overwhelmed.

"Then I'll come back tomorrow..." She bit her lower lip, her silver teeth gleaming, her eyes shimmering like silk threads.

Zhang Xian sat upright solemnly. "Three days... this seclusion requires three days. Help close the door behind you."

Finished speaking, he sat cross-legged on the meditation mat like an old monk entering a samadhi state.

No choice. Yinyin is too strong. Back when he had a dozen-plus beautiful concubines, he never felt such strain. It seems I am still lacking strength; I must hurry and improve indeed.

"Hmph!" Lin Yinyin stamped her foot a little angrily.

Seeing Lin Yinyin walk far away, Zhang Xian finally breathed a sigh of relief. He first swallowed several Longevity Pills and Tiger Bone Pills to moisten his throat. There was a slight improvement, though not much.

Then, he started swallowing Immortal Ascension Pills.

After a series of phenomena, he consumed four consecutive pills, making further consumption ineffective. He tested using the measuring pearl again.

Whoa, halfway point. Slightly past. Roughly fifty-two points—a mid-grade Wood Spirit Root, almost approaching the average level among Yunmiao Sect disciples.

Quite satisfied indeed.

Green Wood Peak, Liu Qingxuan resumed classes today.

When Zhang Xian stepped into the lecture hall, the entire Spiritual Plant Hall atmosphere instantly froze. All disciples simultaneously turned their heads, their gazes sharp like knives stabbing directly towards the seated far back corner position occupied by none other than...

"Well, well! I said why he suddenly appeared today; turns out Supervisor Liu returned!"

"Smelled the scent and came running, what a beast! Err, perhaps an inappropriate metaphor, apologies Supervisor Liu!"

"Spirit Sword Peak Senior Brother has news saying Junior Sister Lin didn't return to the dormitory these past few nights. Damn, Supervisor Li is gone, and this dog bastard directly took off flying!"

"Now, with daily and nightly revelries at Spirit Sword Peak, Junior Sister Lin still covets our Supervisor Liu too!"

Low murmurs spread throughout the hall while Liu Qingxuan lowered her head, her fingertips unconsciously twisting her clothes' hem, her ear tips faintly blushing red.

She didn’t dare look toward his direction.

He gave me Immortal Ascension Grass, gave me a Beauty Preservation Pill, and even held my hand...

Does he perhaps like me?

She wanted to return the items, but it had already been many days, and she didn't know how to face him anymore.

She secretly hated herself; she shouldn't have accepted it all. Yet recalling the past days secluded researching the Immortal Ascension Grass, those joyful times, she felt reluctant to part with them.

As for the Beauty Preservation Pill... it had already been consumed long ago. Ask which woman doesn't love beauty, after all?

Thinking thus, her heartbeat lost its rhythm. She simply couldn't return anymore; she could only take a step and see the step ahead.

Forcing composure, she opened her teaching notes, her voice softer than usual by three degrees. "Today, we explain..."

Zhang Xian sat steady as an old dog, merely attentively listening to the class.

Beside him, Lu Renbing, after many days of recuperation, had mostly recovered. Learning that Zhang Xian had resumed coveting their respected Supervisor Liu, he nearly relapsed into his old injury, pounding his chest and stamping his feet. It's all my fault for misjudging the person and inviting a wolf into the house, ah!

Lu Rendin, as Green Wood Peak's Senior Brother, was steadier. He merely glanced at Zhang Xian's figure, sneering repeatedly.

Old lecher, enjoy your arrogance while you can...

Tomorrow, when the Peak Lord returns to the mountain, marks your death date indeed!

I wonder what his reaction will be upon learning a trash low-grade Spirit Root dares harbor designs upon his daughter?

Huh? Looks like he's not low-grade anymore. Forget it, unimportant anyway...

As the Peak Lord’s personal disciple, he had already compiled a list of crimes and sent it along, including signatures and seals from other Green Wood Peak disciples attached.

A joint petition indeed!

Sure enough, upon hearing this, the Peak Lord Master was furious and was already speeding back on his journey...