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Chapter 37: Xiao Ling'er's Luck, Paying It Forward
Chapter 37: Xiao Ling'er's Luck, Paying It Forward
"To come in first is truly a stroke of luck."
Xiao Ling'er shook her head lightly, "Moreover, although I'm young, I'm well aware that this top rank may not necessarily be a good thing for our Moonseizing Sect."
"As the saying goes, an innocent man is punished for his wealth..."
"Nonsense!"
Su Xinghai rebuked sternly, "You achieved the top rank due to your exceptional talent and your diligent cultivation and alchemy efforts. How can you call it mere luck?!"
"As for it not being a good thing, it's the sect that's holding you back!"
"If our Moonseizing Sect was still as it was back then, who would dare to have such thoughts, and who would dare to point fingers?"
His face gradually turned cold, "But you need not worry too much about this. Although our sect has declined in recent years, we old fellows are still here!"
"As long as we old fellows are alive, no one can harm you."
"Go and cultivate!" Duan Qingyao gently caressed Xiao Ling'er's smooth hair, smiling lightly, "Elder Su, you're tough on the outside but soft on the inside. Don't take it to heart."
"Don't feel any pressure. Cultivating excellent successors for the sect is our duty."
"As long as you can rise, that will be the greatest fortune."
"We old fellows are incapable, and there are many things we can't do."
"But for the sake of the sect, we've never been afraid."
"This isn't just for you, but for the unwavering faith in our hearts."
Upon hearing these words, Xiao Ling'er was momentarily choked up.
How could she not understand that the elders were also uncertain in their hearts?
Although the reward this time might not attract the strongest cultivators, her alchemy talent might very well catch their attention! They were all well aware of this.
Therefore, Xiao Ling'er couldn't just sit back and do nothing.
Even if any one of the elders were to be injured or worse due to her impulsiveness, she wouldn't be able to forgive herself.
"Hmm."
She took a deep breath, then lightly patted her storage bag, took out a jade bottle, and respectfully handed it to Su Xinghai, "Elder Su, this is one of the rewards from the alchemy competition, a Fifth Rank Finger Profound Pill."
Seeing Su Xinghai's eyes widen in surprise, about to scold her, she quickly said, "Elder Su, please don't refuse so hastily!"
"The Finger Profound Pill is indeed invaluable, but I've only just reached the Essence Condensation Realm. I don't know when I'll be able to use it. Having it but not using it, isn't that a waste?!"
"Moreover, we all know that a fierce battle is imminent. It's better to make full use of it and have Elder Su consume it. If it helps you break through the Finger Profound Realm, we'll have a greater chance of victory."
"Furthermore, if you elders fall, or even if the sect is destroyed, will I have any chance of survival?"
Su Xinghai's expression changed repeatedly.
Seeing his hesitation, Xiao Ling'er seized the moment, "Moreover, it's just a Fifth Rank Finger Profound Pill. I'm only at the second stage of the Essence Condensation Realm, and I can already refine a Ninth Rank Primordial Pill!"
"If I reach the third or fourth stage, what's a mere Fifth Tier, Fifth Rank pill? Even if it's a Ninth Rank Finger Profound Pill, I might not be unable to refine it!"
"For me, I might not even want to consume this mere Fifth Rank pill."
As soon as these words left her mouth, the faces of the four elders became especially expressive...
This was a Fifth Tier pill!!!
And it was Fifth Rank!
Third Rank was passing, and Fifth Rank was already of a very high standard.
We elders have to manage the sect while cultivating, and we can't even afford it!
Not to mention Fifth Rank, even Third Rank pills are unaffordable.
Yet here you are, a mere Essence Condensation Realm cultivator, and you look down upon us?
Xiao Ling'er's words were true and reasonable, without a hint of falsehood.
This... How can we bear it?
Seeing Elder Su's lips trembling as he struggled to speak, Xiao Ling'er's direction from her hand to his, and she quickly stuffed the pill into his hand, then said, "If Elder Su feels uneasy about it, then consider it a loan from me."
"In the future... I'll help you find more spiritual herbs and materials."
Seeing her sincerity, Su Xinghai took a deep breath, his face no longer twitching, and he said in a stern voice, "Since I've spoken to this extent, if I don't accept it now, I'd be too foolish."
"In that case, I'll take this Finger Profound Pill."
"In the future... I'll repay you double!"
"Elder, you're being too polite." Xiao Ling'er smiled bitterly, "Since joining the sect, all the elders have taken extra care of me and tirelessly searched for spiritual herbs for me."
"Perhaps its value can't compare to this Finger Profound Pill, but our bond is priceless!"
"Don't tell me, in your eyes, Elder, our bond as fellow disciples, our friendship, is so distant?"
These words left Su Xinghai speechless.
It wasn't that he didn't understand the situation, but...
As an elder of the sect, and an older one at that, he had a bit of a 'stubborn' mentality.
Furthermore, he was an upright person, and in his eyes, helping juniors, especially talented ones, was reasonable. But if he were to ask for something from a junior, what would that make him?
Moreover, the value of a Fifth-Rank Finger Profound Pill was too high, and he couldn't afford it!
But at this moment, he couldn't bring himself to say another word.
Seeing this, Xiao Ling'er finally smiled, then turned to Duan Qingyao, Longevity Li, and Two Pillars Chen, "You three don't need to worry. The furnaces obtained from this alchemy competition are quite extraordinary."
"Once I reach a higher level and have suitable spiritual herbs, I can start refining the Cavern Heaven Pill. Ninth-Rank may be a bit challenging, but Fifth-Rank and above should be within reach!"
To save face for the three, she blinked and said, "If you feel indebted, then you can exchange materials for a Cavern Heaven Pill."
"When you need a Cavern Heaven Pill at the Heavenly Cave Peak, it will be the same."
Upon hearing this, the three of them naturally had no objections and agreed immediately.
At the same time...
They secretly felt a sense of satisfaction.
Although they hadn't obtained the pill yet, they...!
At the very least, they had experienced the feeling that only a major sect could provide.
Need pills?
The sect will arrange it!
And the quality is top-notch!
However, the prerequisite for all this was to survive this round.
"I won't say more. I'll immediately enter seclusion and attempt to break through to the Fifth Realm! Elder Three, when the Sect Master returns, pass on my message."
"Alright!" Longevity Li nodded.
Su Xinghai then strode away, entered his cave abode, closed the stone door, and began his cultivation.
The three elders went to inspect the arrays for any flaws and then started preparing talismans and other supplies.
Xiao Ling'er also returned to her residence, but her face was still tense, "Teacher, what should I do?"
"You're worrying too much. You treat the Seizing Moon Sect like your own family, and that's a good thing."
Liang Danxia smiled and comforted her, "A lucky person will have their own blessings."
"What you should do is the same as always."
"Alchemy and cultivation."
"Your early strength will be the best contribution to the Seizing Moon Sect."
But there was one more thing Liang Danxia didn't say, only thinking to herself, "Besides, I'm here too."
"It wasn't easy to find such a suitable place for you, even I, this old granny, can't see through it."
(End of Chapter)
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