Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Chapter 495: Chapter 18: Mysterious Guest (Part 2)

The conversation carried an obvious implication that they did not expect Li Ji’an to be of any help in the discussion; they just wanted him to listen.

"Understood." Li Ji’an nodded and glanced around.

In the seat that should have belonged to him sat Yuan Jingzhu, and beside her was Guo Wanzhi, a significant contributor from the Si Shui Commerce Association.

Ultimately, Li Ji’an found an empty seat at the back of the hall.

Sitting next to him was Yao Rui with her red hair.

From afar, she was already winking at Li Ji’an.

"Why didn’t you reply to my message?"

As soon as he sat down, Yao Rui gave him a sidelong glance and complained.

Li Ji’an instinctively looked her up and down, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth: "Fairy Yao, are you trying to seduce me?"

"Pfft!" Yao Rui spat lightly and sneered: "You lustful ghost, have you been spending all your time in the Qunfang Garden these past six months?"

"Fairy Yao, so you’ve been following me!" Li Ji’an teased.

"Stay away from me, don’t spread your stench onto me." Yao Rui immediately shifted aside, showing her disdain.

Li Ji’an nonchalantly reclined on the Grandmaster’s Chair.

"Hey, on a serious note, do you have any attack-type magical treasures I could borrow? We’ll split the rewards from the Flying Crane Dao Discussion!" Yao Rui leaned over again and asked.

"I’ve heard that the Flying Crane Dao Discussion in this domain is extraordinary, with talents gathering and many strong contenders, just based on you..." Li Ji’an teased, looking at Yao Rui.

But before he could finish, Yao Rui’s red hair stood up straight in anger: "Even you, a lecher, look down on me? So what if they’re geniuses? I’m also a True Inheritor of the Upper Sect, and equally a genius!"

"Little Friend Yao, silence, if there’s anything, convey it privately; do not disturb the assembly!" Master Yuxiao’s rebuking voice immediately echoed.

Yao Rui immediately wilted, shrinking her head and looking apologetic.

After Master Yuxiao continued the discussion about the Flying Crane Dao Discussion, Yao Rui turned her head to glare fiercely at Li Ji’an.

Li Ji’an gave a flippant smile, undeterred.

"Lecher, I’m telling you, the president just said, this time in the Flying Crane Dao Discussion, if you can reach the semifinals, there’s a reward of ten thousand Spirit Stones, and if you reach the finals, there’s a Core Formation Spirit Treasure, and if you get into the top five..." Yao Rui conveyed telepathically.

"Stop, one should recognize their own limits." Li Ji’an struck mercilessly.

"You dog, looking down on people! My magical power is refined, already at the Foundation Establishment Peak, and my Fire Element Magical Power is exceptionally fierce; I’m only lacking a High Tier Lifebound Magical Treasure!" Yao Rui retorted, unconvinced.

Li Ji’an shook his head: "Can you rely on magical power to defeat Yuan Jingzhu?"

"I... what kind of status does Miss Yuan hold? Her Spiritual Talent has been abundant since childhood, and the Cultivation Techniques and Magic Techniques she cultivates are in no way lesser than those of our Celestial Cyan Domain Holy Palace." Yao Rui said, unconvinced.

"Then do you think Yuan Jingzhu’s level of strength can reach the finals?" ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom

"Why not?" Yao Rui countered.

At this moment, Master Yuxiao’s voice suddenly turned solemn on the stage: "According to reliable sources, the new mysterious guest of the Jinhua Commerce Association is exceptional, and Wu Chengzhi is no match for them. As such, it’s very likely they will have three participants advancing to the semifinals in this session of the Flying Crane Dao Discussion."

"If we cannot have three people advance to the semifinals, we will lose thirty percent of our market share for the next ten years, so the burden on the ten of you Immortal Seedlings is heavy!"

Yao Rui quickly composed herself, looking up at the stage.

At the same time, Master Yuxiao happened to look over: "Little Friend Yao, the new guest of the Jinhua Commerce Association also comes from the Outer Domain."

"They also escaped from the Celestial Cyan Domain?" Yao Rui suddenly became spirited.

"Most likely so." Master Yuxiao nodded.

"From the Celestial Cyan Domain, at Foundation Establishment Peak cultivation, able to defeat the commerce association’s second young master with magical power... they must be a True Inheritor from the Holy Palace or Upper Sect!" Yao Rui’s expression tensed.

But then her eyes brightened and thought: "Could it be my senior brother?"

Simultaneously, she also grew more confident.

The second young master of the Jinhua Commerce Association must also have been nurtured with Spiritual Talent from a young age, and in previous assessments, Miss Yuan Jingzhu was said to be equally matched with him.

Since the guest from the Celestial Cyan Domain could defeat the second young master of the Jinhua Commerce Association, as a True Inheritor from the Celestial Cyan Domain’s Upper Sect, she should inherently have that capability too.

After all, among the current True Inheritors of the Celestial Cyan Domain Holy Palace Upper Sect, apart from a few exceptional ones, most are quite similar, and Yao Rui is barely considered one of the exceptional ones.

After a moment of silence, Yao Rui suddenly looked at Li Ji’an: "How about it? Even coming here, True Inheritors from the Upper Sect are certainly no ordinary beings. Hmph, just wait and see!"

Li Ji’an’s lips slightly curled up, choosing not to argue with her.

Having come from the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain, the people she interacted with were all from the Si Shui Commerce Association, so she wasn’t very aware of the true situation of the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain, her understanding was not comprehensive.

Plus, with Si Shui Commerce Association’s target primarily being the Jinhua Commerce Association, it likely led her to believe that the Flying Crane Dao Discussion was only at the level of these two commerce associations.

"To prevent being overshadowed by the Jinhua Commerce Association in this session of the Flying Crane Dao Discussion, our association has decided to quickly purchase another Third Grade Magical Treasure, and one of you ten will be chosen to wield it," Master Yuxiao firmly declared in conclusion.

This news made Yao Rui’s eyes immediately widen.

Among the ten in the Si Shui Commerce Association, purely in terms of magical power and Magic Technique comparison, she was not better than Yuan Jingzhu or another Core Formation Ascendant-cultivated Spirit Contract Immortal Seedling. As such, previously the Si Shui Commerce Association only promised her a rudimentary Magical Treasure.

Now, her hopes greatly increased.

Because whether it’s Yuan Jingzhu or the Immortal Seedling with a Celestial Spirit Root, they have long had Magical Treasures by their side; she only needs to ensure she has the potential to be in the top three.

However, it is not a guarantee, as it also depends on the attributes and effectiveness of the Magical Treasure.