Ye Chen didn't mind the slightly strange looks from those around him.

  The reputation of being a "lick spirit" was indeed unpleasant.

  But for him, it was the best disguise.

  After all, in the cultivation world, strength speaks louder than words.

  When the day comes that he becomes an Immortal Emperor, who would dare mention his past as a "lick spirit"?

  With a smile, Ye Chen walked through the crowd and approached Yao Xi.

  Senior Sister Yao Xi was kneeling there, eyes closed, resting.

  The round moon was squeezed to the sides by the weight of her body.

  One couldn't help but wonder what kind of waves would ripple if it were spped.

  Ye Chen quietly admired the scene, not in a hurry.

  Yao Xi, sensing someone watching her, opened her eyes immediately.

  She noticed Ye Chen's fiery gaze.

  Yet, Yao Xi showed no sign of displeasure.

  Instead, she was secretly pleased.

  She smiled lightly as if she hadn't noticed, "Junior Brother Ye, are you here for the lecture too? I was so focused on the elder's teachings that I didn't notice you, my apologies."

  Ye Chen shook his head with a smile, "Senior Sister, you're too polite."

  Yao Xi slowly stood up, the round moon restored to its original shape, showcasing its astonishing esticity.

  "Is there anything you're puzzled about, Junior Brother? If so, I can help crify it for you!"

  Ye Chen raised an eyebrow at this.

  Wasn't this Senior Sister a bit too approachable?

  Her attitude towards him was much better than he had imagined.

  Was it because of his status as a direct disciple?

  But Ye Chen didn't dwell on it, as this was exactly what he wanted.

  So Ye Chen decided to take advantage of the situation.

  "I do have some confusion, and I'm not very familiar with the sect yet. If Senior Sister has time, could you show me around and help me get acquainted with the sect?"

  Most cultivators are quite busy.

  The disciples of the Qingyun Sect are even busier than rogue cultivators outside.

  They have to cultivate, study, practice magic, and complete sect tasks.

  They generally don't waste time.

  Let alone someone like Yao Xi, a leading figure among the disciples.

  But to everyone's surprise, Yao Xi agreed without hesitation.

  The two of them then walked outside together.

  Yao Xi introduced various aspects of the sect.

  While answering Ye Chen's questions, she expined alchemy techniques in a simple and clear manner.

  Ye Chen occasionally praised her.

  They seemed to be having a pleasant conversation.

  This scene was undoubtedly noticed by many disciples.

  Their hearts were filled with envy.

  Yao Xi was the senior sister of the outer sect.

  Her figure and appearance were top-notch.

  She had countless admirers in the outer sect.

  But most didn't have the courage to pursue her.

  Now, Ye Chen, a direct disciple through connections, was chatting so happily with the senior sister.

  This really irked a group of male disciples.

  Damn lick spirit!

  Instead of focusing on cultivation, he's trying to cozy up to a female cultivator.

  Does he think a senior sister like her would pay attention to a direct disciple through connections?

  Once his status as a direct disciple is gone.

  Let's see if he can still be so smug.

  Let's see if the senior sister would even gnce at him!

  ...

  "This is the Qingyun Workshop within the sect. If you want to buy various spiritual herbs, magic artifacts, or runes and talismans, you can purchase them here. Most of the things disciples need can be found here."

  Standing in front of the Qingyun Workshop, Yao Xi introduced with a smile.

  Ye Chen nodded, contempting whether to go in and browse.

  To see if there was anything suitable to give to Yao Xi.

  But just then.

  A female servant walked out of the Qingyun Workshop, her eyes lighting up upon seeing Yao Xi.

  "Senior Sister, you're here?"

  "The spell you mentioned st time, the one that can grab and attack enemies from a distance, we happen to have it in the store now."

  "This spell is called the Dragon Grasping Hand."

  "It can quickly form a hand-sized spiritual energy palm within a fifty-meter radius to grab items or attack enemies, with minimal disturbance, making it hard to defend against."

  "The manager specifically reserved it for you, intending to ask if you'd like it before putting it on dispy."

  "Would you like it, Senior Sister?"

  The female servant at Qingyun Workshop was also an outer disciple working part-time.

  She could earn contributions and spirit stones.

  So she also called Yao Xi Senior Sister.

  Upon hearing this, Yao Xi's eyes lit up with a hint of eagerness.

  She expined to Ye Chen, "At the Qi Refining stage, using pure magic power to manipute objects from a distance is limited to about five meters, and it's not very precise or responsive."

  "So I've always wanted a spell like this, to retrieve items remotely at any time, which would be very helpful for alchemy and gathering spiritual herbs outside."

  "It can also be used to attack enemies, truly versatile."

  "So please wait a moment, Junior Brother, I'll be right out after purchasing it."

  Ye Chen's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

  Yao Xi wanted to buy a spell?

  Isn't this like a pillow being offered when you're sleepy!

  Though Ye Chen wasn't cking in spells, who would compin about having too many?

  Ye Chen had long wanted to see what kind of surprise Yao Xi's thirtyfold feedback could bring him.

  So Ye Chen smiled and said, "No problem, I've never been to Qingyun Workshop either, so I'll join Senior Sister for a look."

  Yao Xi had no objections, smiling at Ye Chen as she gracefully walked up the steps into the shop.

  ...

  "Ten medium-grade spirit stones? Isn't that too expensive?"

  Yao Xi was very interested in the spell.

  But when she heard the price, her eyes widened.

  The servant quickly spoke up, "This Dragon Grasping Hand is extraordinary. A spell that can be freely controlled within a fifty-meter range, and can be cultivated at the Qi Refining stage, you might not find a second one in the entire Qingyun Sect."

  "And while it's excellent in control, its power is not cking at all. Most importantly, when forming the Dragon Grasping Hand, the spiritual energy fluctuation is very low, making it hard for opponents to detect in a combat environment."

  "Imagine, Senior Sister, during a battle, you suddenly form a Dragon Grasping Hand behind the enemy for a sneak attack, who could defend against that?"

  "With this spell, Senior Sister, you might have a chance to defeat Senior Brother Li in the sect's year-end competition and obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill."

  "The quota for the sect's Five Elements Cave and the secret realm, Senior Sister, you might have a better chance of obtaining them."

  The benefits mentioned by the servant.

  Made Yao Xi tempted.

  But looking down at her storage bag, Yao Xi showed an embarrassed expression.

  "I've been trying to refine a new pill recently, spending a lot of spirit stones on herbs, and now I'm short on spirit stones."

  "Could you reserve this spell for me for a few months?"

  "I'll come back to buy it once I've saved enough spirit stones."

  However, the servant shook her head.

  "Senior Sister, you know that's against the rules. The manager asking you first before putting it on dispy is already the limit."

  "If you really don't have the spirit stones, Senior Sister, it might be bought by someone else."

  "You know, on the path of cultivation, falling behind even a step can lead to falling behind in everything. If you miss this spell, you might miss more opportunities, and by then, it'll be too te to regret."

  "Senior Sister, why don't you ask a friend to borrow some spirit stones?"

  "Like this direct disciple brother beside you?"

  The servant suggested.

  Yao Xi's pretty face showed a troubled expression.

  Then she gave a bitter smile, "Forget it, if I get it, it's my fortune; if I lose it, it's my fate!"

  Her beautiful eyes looked at Ye Chen, "I'm sorry to make you see this, Junior Brother. I come from a rogue cultivator background, and only entered the sect because of my decent talent."

  "But even with alchemy techniques, resources have always been tight."

  "And because I'm focused on cultivating and alchemy, I don't have many friends."

  "Junior Brother, let's go."

  With that, Yao Xi reluctantly gnced at the jade tablet in the servant's hand and turned to leave.

  Ye Chen watched this scene, raising an eyebrow.

  At first, it seemed quite normal.

  But on second thought, it felt a bit like those gold diggers from his previous life, taking a rich guy shopping.

  Originally, it was just window shopping.

  Then suddenly finding something they liked.

  But not having enough money.

  The rich guy, wanting to win the goddess's favor, naturally wouldn't say anything about borrowing money.

  Instead, he would directly buy it for the goddess.

  Receiving a look of admiration and gratitude from the goddess...

  What was happening before him was so simir.

  The senior sister's tactics were quite deep!

  CPDD