Chapter 425: Jiao Jiao Arrives

On the way to Jin Tian Zhou, Tu Shan Jiao Jiao heard many amusing stories about the Myriad Symbol Pavilion.

The crowd's opinions of the Lord of Myriad Symbol Pavilion were mixed.

However, the Lord of Myriad Symbol Pavilion demands souls as payment, a highly controversial practice, leading many to label him a demon.

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao stared at the Myriad Symbol Pavilion from outside for a long time.

She had expected the Lord of Myriad Symbol Pavilion to be an old man or a stiff middle‑aged Daoist, but was surprised to find him so young, handsome, and graceful as jade.

She even felt an inexplicable attraction toward him.

"He would actually intervene to save me?"

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao, surprised, said, "It seems he isn't a demon after all. Along the way, many have found me ugly, but I haven't seen anyone willing to help me."

"This Lord of Myriad Symbol Pavilion, how interesting."

The Nine-Tailed Fox Clan's illusionary disguise technique is not something ordinary people can see through.

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao was very confident.

Without making a move, even a True God Realm powerhouse would not be able to detect her.

"This Lord of Myriad Symbol Pavilion is truly a cultivator who refines the heart."

An interest stirred in Tu Shan Jiao Jiao's heart, a sudden impulse to stay here and have some fun, though she didn't know whether the Lord of Myriad Symbol Pavilion would agree.

Lin Chuan also spotted Tu Shan Jiao Jiao among the crowd.

Even though Tu Shan Jiao Jiao was deliberately acting ugly now, the aura from deep within her soul could not be hidden from him; he could recognize her without even looking.

"Jiao Jiao pretends to be ugly? How amusing."

In Lin Chuan's impression, among the several ladies, the one who loves beauty the most must be Jiao Jiao, after all she is of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan.

A race that would rather die than be ugly.

He did not expect that in this life, Jiao Jiao would appear in this manner; it truly surprised him.

As for why…

Lin Chuan knew roughly the reason.

It stemmed from Tu Shan Jiao Jiao's parents in this life, who placed too much pressure on her, especially regarding marriage prospects.

Their gazes met.

In that instant of eye contact, Tu Shan Jiao Jiao felt a jolt, as if she were about to be seen through, and immediately averted her eyes.

"The Lord of Myriad Symbol Pavilion does have some skill."

"Let's go investigate him first."

Although it was Tu Shan Jiao Jiao's first time leaving Yuan Zhou, she was bold; she stepped forward and, under everyone's gaze, entered the Myriad Symbol Pavilion.

She promptly made a dignified clasped‑hand bow,

"I, the humble maiden Bai Jiao Jiao, thank the Lord for intervening on my behalf."

"No problem."

Lin Chuan pretended to know nothing.

Jiao Jiao was the most mischievous among the ladies; he need not push anything, for once the two met, the storm of destiny would spread wildly.

"Lord, I have nowhere to call home and seek a place to stay; may I ask if you would be willing to take me in?"

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao bowed again, looking pitiful.

Outside the Myriad Symbol Pavilion, the hall erupted in laughter.

"You ugly freak, ugly people cause mischief; how could the Lord of Myriad Symbol Pavilion possibly accept you?"

"Even if you offered your soul, no one would take it."

"Hahaha!"

Amid the bursts of laughter, the malice was unabashed.

The anger made Tu Shan Jiao Jiao clench her small Pink Fist.

"I will endure!"

"I will endure once more!"

What she wanted was the effect; the more she displayed ugliness, the more she could see the truest side of affection.

"Surrendering one's soul is impossible."

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao thought, first find a way to infiltrate the Myriad Symbol Pavilion, get close to its Lord, and later look for a chance to ask how to resolve the sorrow of True Love.

"Is that okay?"

She looked at Lin Chuan and asked again.

"Okay."

To her surprise, the Lord of Myriad Symbol Pavilion agreed without hesitation.

"I happen to be short of a gardener here; if you don't mind, you may come. There's nothing else, but food will be plentiful."

"Really?" Tu Shan Jiao Jiao thought it was a bit dreamy.

She had endured so many cold glances in this hideous form, never expecting the Lord of Myriad Symbol Pavilion to actually consent.

Indeed!

She wasn't mistaken!

The Lord of Myriad Symbol Pavilion's spiritual realm is indeed above that of ordinary cultivators.

This made her interest in the Myriad Symbol Pavilion even stronger.

"Come in."

Lin Chuan nodded and smiled.

Outside the pavilion's upper floor, a group of cultivators were stunned.

WTF! That ugly freak can get in?!

No cultivation, no cultivation; no looks, no looks—on what basis can you enter Myriad Symbol Pavilion to work?

With the Lord of Myriad Symbol Pavilion's status, position, and power, just one word and countless beauties in the world would throw themselves into his arms, and countless virtuous gentlemen would bow and submit.

He recruited someone this ugly?

The cultivators outside grew envious.

Lord, hire me. Whatever she can do, I can do; I'm far stronger than that ugly freak.

Lord, if you are willing, this young lady is ready to bow down and become a slave.

Previously these cultivators were held back because Lin Chuan required "collecting souls" as an exchange condition, so they feared and dared not speak much.

But seeing an ugly‑looking, unremarkable girl enter Myriad Symbol Pavilion, how could they still endure it?

This is definitely a cushy job!

Lin Chuan smiled, "Myriad Symbol Pavilion does accept people, just not ordinary ones."

Lord, you jest.

A big man laughed, "So even an unusual grudge counts as unusual?"

Lin Chuan still smiled, "Then what do you think makes you unusual?"

"At least in every aspect I'm stronger than that girl just now," the big man replied.

"I think I can too."

"Me too."

"Count me as a slave."

Seeing Lin Chuan wasn't as serious as they'd imagined, many cultivators got fired up.

"Then how about this."

Lin Chuan said, "I'll set a test; if you can complete it, you may all enter Myriad Symbol Pavilion."

"After all, Myriad Symbol Pavilion is still in its early development stage and lacks manpower."

"Those willing to take the test, step forward."

"Those unwilling to take the test, step back a distance."

With those words, the cultivators became even more eager.

A test?

If they could pass the test and join Myriad Symbol Pavilion, wouldn't they become elders of a great power later? Such an opportunity is far too rare.

Many cultivators crowded forward.

Some cautious cultivators retreated to a farther spot.

"May I ask, Lord, what test have you set?"

"Very simple: receive one of my moves."

Dare call my lady an ugly freak, I won't kill you; that's the most genuine thought Lin Chuan has at this moment.

"Lord, you jest. Our cultivation is modest; how could we withstand even one of your moves? Aren't you demanding our lives?" the cultivators laughed wryly.

"I meant you all together."

Lin Chuan's expression was indifferent, "If you lack even this bit of courage, you don't deserve to enter Myriad Symbol Pavilion. Why accept Bai Jiaojiao into the pavilion?"

"Because she dared to speak up! Courage comes first in everything; I admire her."

"What about you all?"

The cultivators looked at each other and quickly made up their minds.

Could they still lose to an ordinary ugly freak?

Among them were several legends; the strongest had even reached the early stage of Chuandao Sijing, and even though the Lord of Myriad Symbol Pavilion is invincible in the Legend Realm, they could jointly receive the next move without difficulty.

"Good!"

The cultivators responded in deep voices, "Lord's test, we accept."

Inside.

Mo Sangyu watched this scene, her brows slightly furrowed.

In her impression, Lin Chuan rarely does such idle things; setting a test, in her intuition seemed like helping the newly entered girl make a name for herself.

For some reason, she felt very uneasy about this girl.

Not because the other was ugly, but because she gave her a faint sense of danger.

Truly inexplicable!

Mo Sangyu silently retorted in her mind, "How could I develop such a ridiculous feeling, even comparing myself to her?"