Pay-to-Win Cultivation: I Get 10,000x Returns Chapter 56

Elder Wangya personally welcomed Yun Wanqing into the main hall and invited her to take the seat of honor.

Inside the hall, not only was Elder Wangya present to accompany her, but several other elders, including Liu Huaigu, the head of Green Wood Peak, were also there, demonstrating the Yunmiao Sect's high regard.

Listening to their conversation, Liu Huaigu found it somewhat dull and sent a voice transmission to a beautiful female elder beside him. "Zhiyin, I was wondering why he didn't attend the Pill Appreciation Conference. Turns out he was waiting here for Pavilion Master Yun."

The beauty gently fanned herself with a round fan, her figure ample and striking. It was none other than Wei Miyou, the Supervisor of Heavenly Puppet Peak. Of course, this time it was his puppet, Sister Zhiyin, attending in his stead.

Zhiyin chuckled as she transmitted her reply. "What do you know, you old fool? Elder Wangya contacting Yun Wanqing is a no-lose situation for him. Either he gets his wish and wins the beauty's heart, or his Nine Turns Jade Condensation Sutra advances further."

As she spoke, her gaze fell upon Yun Wanqing, and she praised, "Truly worthy of being called the Southern Region's number one beauty. It seems I need to update this appearance of mine again."

Liu Huaigu shot her a disdainful glance. "Disgusting."

Zhiyin retorted sharply, "Stuffy old fool!"

Liu Huaigu sneered. "Calling me old? Aren't you just as ancient? Do you really think you're Sister Zhiyin? Pah!"

Sister Zhiyin remained unperturbed and continued her counterattack. "You have the nerve to say that about me? You're the one constantly urging your own daughter to seduce others. It's spread all across the seventy-two peaks! You'd throw away all dignity for a bit of resources!"

"Damn you! Let's settle this one-on-one!"

"One-on-one it is! After this meeting ends, I'll unleash all fourteen of my puppets and beat the crap out of you!"

On the other side, Wangya sat facing Yun Wanqing, completely unaware that his sect's elders were already at each other's throats.

"To what do we owe the pleasure of Pavilion Master Yun's visit to the Yunmiao Sect today?" Wangya asked gently.

Yun Wanqing smiled slightly, her tone polite. "After all, the Yunmiao Sect is also a valued partner of ours. A visit was long overdue."

Wangya nodded and summoned a steward. "Isn't there still a final payment outstanding from our transaction with the Cloud Raiment Pavilion?"

The steward nodded. "Yes, Elder Wangya. According to custom, we settle the final payment within three years after goods are delivered to the Cloud Raiment Pavilion. Previously, Commander-in-Chief Yun handled these matters with me."

Wangya waved his hand grandly. "Since Pavilion Master Yun is here in person today, let's settle it now."

Looking at Wangya's carefree smiling face, the steward initially wanted to object but thought better of it. Let him have his moment of satisfaction today. "As you command, Elder!"

Yun Wanqing politely declined a few times but couldn't withstand Wangya's enthusiasm. She instructed someone to go with the steward to handle the final payment.

"Pavilion Master Yun rarely visits. How about we enjoy some tea and discuss cultivation?" Wangya personally poured tea and pushed the cup toward her. "I recall this is your favorite—Jade Firmament Spirit Tea."

Yun Wanqing looked at the teacup before her, momentarily lost in thought. She said softly, "Elder Wangya is mistaken. Actually, I never liked this tea; its taste is too bitter."

Wangya was taken aback.

"I only drank it because I enjoyed accompanying that person while he drank tea," she said calmly, yet her words instantly silenced Wangya.

The atmosphere in the hall subtly froze for a moment.

Yun Wanqing deftly changed the subject. "Actually, I came today for another important matter. I am here to find Zhang Xian."

Wangya was somewhat surprised and casually explained, "Nangong Yao has been training outside for years. Later, he voluntarily went to Spirit Sword Peak. Recently, he has been doing quite well..." He paused before adding, "The minor world behind this child indeed has deep foundations. I just didn't expect you would personally come to see him."

Yun Wanqing shook her head. "I am not his elder."

"Hmm?"

"We interact as peers."

Nearby, Liu Huaigu, who had been trading barbs with Supervisor Zhiyin, immediately pricked up his ears.

Wangya recalled his previous message to Yun Wanqing about Zhang Xian possibly being infatuated with Li Fuxi's beauty and pursuing Liu Qingxuan. He suddenly felt awkward.

"Shall I send a message to summon Zhang Xian?"

"No need for trouble. This palace will go find him personally." Yun Wanqing stood up.

Wangya: "..."

Why did I suddenly feel an inexplicable sense of panic?

Spirit Sword Peak.

Zhang Xian was still inside his hut crafting puppets, spiritual patterns flickering in his hands.

Suddenly, a faint, elegant fragrance wafted in. A woman in palace attire stood smiling at the doorway—it was Yun Wanqing.

"Pavilion Master Yun." Zhang Xian stood up. "Please come in."

Yun Wanqing looked at the puppet that already bore a seventy to eighty percent resemblance to Zhang Xian and praised, "Fellow Daoist Zhang Xian is truly studying puppet techniques. Body replacement for rebirth... that was just a casual remark from this palace."

Zhang Xian grinned. "How would I know without trying? Did Pavilion Master Yun come personally just to supervise my puppet crafting?"

A slight curve touched Yun Wanqing's lips. "Of course not. Would you like to see your flying vessel?"

Zhang Xian's eyes lit up. "Now?"

"Now."

"Quickly show me! I can't wait any longer." Zhang Xian rubbed his hands together eagerly.

"Wait. You need your Peak Master to deactivate your peak's protective mountain array first; otherwise, the flying vessel won't be able to deploy properly." Seeing Zhang Xian clearly impatient yet pretending to be calm as he assembled puppets made Yun Wanqing want to laugh.

"Oh! Right!" Zhang Xian immediately took out his communication talisman and sent a message to Zhenhai.

"The Master is in seclusion. The array talisman for the protective mountain array is currently with Senior Brother."

Upon receiving the message, Zhenhai swooshed over on his flying sword immediately. Joining him were Lin Yinyin and Chen Tiexin, both brimming with curiosity.

The group landed in front of Zhang Xian's thatched hut and peered inside comically.

Zhang Xian couldn't help but chuckle and walked out with Yun Wanqing.

The moment they saw Yun Wanqing's appearance and bearing, the other three couldn't help but sigh inwardly; they gained a whole new understanding of the phrase 'a beauty that could overthrow cities.'

Danger!

Lin Yinyin started sounding internal alarms.

The three hurriedly bowed respectfully toward Yun Wanqing as juniors would. Yun Wanqing lightly raised her delicate hand; strands of spiritual energy gently supported them. "Fellow Daoist Zhang Xian and I interact as peers; there's no need for such formality."

Oh no! Peers!

She's giving me a warning shot right here! Lin Yinyin—Major Danger!

"Senior Brother, could I trouble you to deactivate the protective mountain array? Pavilion Master Yun has something to give me."

"Oh... oh yes." Zhenhai hastily agreed and fumbled out an array talisman from his storage pouch. He busied himself clumsily for quite a while but still couldn't deactivate it.

No helping it—he had just taken over Spirit Sword Peak affairs and wasn't very proficient yet. After struggling for a bit, beads of sweat even appeared on his forehead.

"Let me do it!"

Before her voice finished echoing, someone had already arrived—another woman of stunning beauty descended beside Zhang Xian. It was Li Fuxi, who had just emerged from seclusion.

Zhang Xian observed that although Li Fuxi's aura seemed slightly diminished compared to before, its intensity had increased significantly—her spiritual energy felt more refined and dense now.

He quickly used his system to check her status:

【Li Fuxi: 72-point Daughter of Destiny. Current Favorability: 31.】

Her foundation must be completely stabilized now, and her favorability increased a bit too, Zhang Xian thought with some satisfaction.

In terms of looks, Li Fuxi was youthful and lovely, each excelling in different ways compared to Yun Wanqing’s mature elegance—she just lost out slightly in height.

"So it’s Fellow Daoist Fuxi. I only recently learned you became Spirit Sword Peak’s Lord. Congratulations," Yun Wanqing seemed familiar with her, smiling as she spoke.

"Nothing worth congratulating. I should thank you instead for sending these two troublesome disciples my way," Li Fuxi’s voice remained flat, betraying no emotion.

Then, with a look of disdain, she took the array talisman from Zhenhai’s hands. Her fingers formed seals; in flashes of light, the barrier enveloping Spirit Sword Peak gradually dissipated.