Chapter 14: You Can't Fool Me!

At first, Luo Twelve thought that his Grandmaster would never personally intervene in such a trivial matter. As he spoke, his heart pounded with anxiety. But contrary to his expectations, not only did the Grandmaster agree, he did so without the slightest hesitation.

The Grandmaster truly poured his heart and soul into these unworthy juniors! Luo Twelve looked at Luo Xingchen with boundless admiration in his eyes and felt even more ashamed. He silently berated himself for being useless, unable to shoulder more of Luo Xingchen’s burdens.

“Grandmaster, in the time to come, I’ll give everything I have for the glory of our sect. I won’t let you bear the weight alone anymore!” With tears welling in his eyes, Luo Twelve bid Luo Xingchen farewell and left the Supreme Peak.

Luo Xingchen, however, was left full of questions. It wasn’t that he had any problems, but rather that Luo Twelve seemed to be the odd one. Could it be that this kid already knew I wanted to benefit all the female cultivators in the world, so he doesn’t want me distracted by sect affairs? But apart from the matter of the sect leader’s successor, I haven’t meddled in anything else. What on earth is he getting emotional about?

Unable to figure it out, Luo Xingchen simply stopped trying. He turned his attention inward to the system space, hoping to find something helpful in making fine lingerie.

Time passed, and soon night fell. It was time for another lottery draw.

“Come on, air, air, let it be air!” Luo Xingchen tried his best at reverse jinxing.

And then—

“Congratulations, Host, you have won: air!”

His reverse jinx failed. Luo Xingchen fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.

The next day after breakfast, Luo Xingchen told Iron Pi Pi that they would be heading down the mountain to the capital of the Azure Cloud Empire.

Iron Pi Pi was overjoyed. For the past two months, she’d done nothing but eat and drink all day. While it had been fun, staying on the Supreme Peak with the same scenery grew boring over time. She was not like Wang Zhengyu, who could endure solitude and focus on cultivation just to grow stronger.

Iron Pi Pi had never liked cultivation; she only joined the immortal sect for a full meal. Now, although she’d use Luo Xingchen as motivation and vow every night to work hard the next day and become a great cultivator, it was always “tomorrow, tomorrow, how many tomorrows are there?” Hearing that she could finally go out for a stroll, she was beside herself with joy.

On Endless Peak, Wang Zhengyu heard from Luo Twelve the purpose of the journey down the mountain:

To investigate the case of monsters harming people in the capital of the Azure Cloud Empire!

Previously, Wang Zhengyu had been sulking because she had failed to break through to the Spirit Gathering stage and couldn’t show off to Luo Xingchen and Iron Pi Pi. But now, excitement reignited in her heart.

“So this training trip down the mountain involves monsters. Is this the day I, Wang Zhengyu, finally set out to slay demons and banish evil?”

“It seems I misjudged Master before. He didn’t let me break through too quickly, but wanted me to lay a solid foundation at the Qi Refining stage. That way, after breaking through, I’ll have strength far beyond others at my level, and facing stronger foes will be a breeze!”

“That’s right. A genius like me should be able to fight across realms!”

Wang Zhengyu’s imagination ran wild.

“Besides, I can use this chance to visit home!”

“Father, little brother, wait until you see the cultivation I’ve achieved—you’ll be stunned!”

Remembering something amusing, Wang Zhengyu let out a hearty laugh with her hands on her hips.

Luo Twelve sighed inwardly. She seemed so diligent and focused on the mountain, but after all, she was still a young girl. Without sufficient maturity, isolation over time would only leave her restless. It looked like she would need more training excursions in the future.

Half a day later, dressed in a brand-new sect robe and full of spirit, Wang Zhengyu met Luo Xingchen and Iron Pi Pi.

“You two are coming with me?” Wang Zhengyu was surprised. She’d known someone would accompany her but expected one of the elders, since they might face monsters. Any monster capable of harming people surely wouldn’t be something a mere Qi Refining disciple could handle—even if she was soon to break through herself.

Yet, to her surprise, her companions were Luo Xingchen and Iron Pi Pi.

She could sense Iron Pi Pi’s cultivation clearly—mid-Qi Refining, even weaker than herself. In just two months, she had not only caught up to but surpassed Iron Pi Pi, which gave her a little sense of pride.

As for Luo Xingchen… Though his cultivation was unclear, all signs suggested he was only at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Still, to be sure, Wang Zhengyu asked, “Senior Brother Luo, what realm are you?”

“Are you worried about danger? Don’t worry. I’m a Tribulation Transcender. No matter what we encounter, I’ll protect you!” Luo Xingchen thumped his chest in guarantee.

Iron Pi Pi nodded enthusiastically in agreement.

A Tribulation Transcender?

In a sect that didn’t even have a single Tribulation Transcender, he insisted on calling himself one? Everyone knew the strongest person in the Supreme Spirit Induction Sect was her master, a Dao Inquiry stage cultivator. Words like that might fool someone as simple as Junior Sister Pi Pi, but never her!

I can see right through you—you’re at Foundation Establishment at best!

Wang Zhengyu wore an expression of sagely insight. Clearly Foundation Establishment, yet insisting on Tribulation Transcender—looks like Senior Brother, just like me, dreams of becoming a great cultivator.

Master said I have tremendous talent. Even if Senior Brother is stronger now, soon I’ll surpass him just like I did Pi Pi.

Senior Brother Luo, forgive me, but the sect’s first Tribulation Transcender will be me, Wang Zhengyu!

“Hahahahahaha!!!” Lost in her fantasies, Wang Zhengyu burst out laughing, hands on her hips.

Luo Xingchen gave her a light smack to snap her out of it. “Alright, I know you’re delighted to travel with such a handsome gentleman, but it’s time to head out.”

“Right now?” Wang Zhengyu glanced around, still reluctant. “Senior Brother Luo, is it really just the three of us on this demon-slaying quest?”

“That’s right, just the three of us,” Luo Xingchen nodded. “I’ve said it before—with me here, there’s nothing to worry about.”

Wang Zhengyu stared at Luo Xingchen’s unwavering confidence and felt a pang of doubt. Why was he so untroubled about this mission, even brimming with confidence? Could it be that Master secretly arranged for a powerful protector, and Senior Brother was in on the secret?

That must be it! Only that would explain Senior Brother’s total confidence. Not telling me must be Master’s intention—he wants to temper me, so I won’t slack off knowing there’s someone powerful watching my back.

Master truly is painstaking in his efforts for my sake!

Wang Zhengyu quickly filled in the blanks in her mind.

“Senior Brother, I understand. Let’s set out at once!”

Luo Xingchen: “???”