Chapter 33: Tackling Bad Habits?

Sometimes it’s just absurd—this kind of thing hadn’t happened in over a decade, yet in this period, it occurred twice in a row.

“Brother, do you know that senior just now?”

“I know him.” Zhang Xiu was also somewhat speechless inside, “That senior just now is a He Dao cultivator from Taishang Dao Sect, stationed at the Ancient Cultivator Response Department. I reported to him not long ago.”

This is He Dao! If this had happened in the past, with a He Dao senior showing such goodwill, he would have definitely gotten Xiao Lu into Taishang Dao Sect.

But precisely after that Sword Sect senior showed interest in cultivating Xiao Lu…

And on the day he submitted his work report, that He Dao senior from Taishang Dao Sect clearly expressed his dislike for the Sword Sect.

Yet if he dislikes the Sword Sect, why would he be stationed in the Sword Sect’s territory at the Ancient Cultivator Response Department? Even immortal sects can’t force a He Dao cultivator to stay.

Could it possibly be that he came here just to cause trouble? Though he wasn’t sure how they’d managed to get away with it just now, if this Zi Huan True Person discovered that he and his sister had interacted with the Sword Sect senior, the outcome wouldn’t be good.

Headache.

But on the surface, Zhang Xiu still “seriously” advised: “This is a good opportunity—you must seize it. Tomorrow, when you get to school, you can ask the school’s senior teachers for advice, but remember not to mention Zi Huan’s name.”

Can you refuse the goodwill of a He Dao powerhouse? This question clearly has no second answer.

Sigh~ It really shouldn’t have been so frequent to trouble that Sword Sect senior, but when a He Dao cultivator is involved, this is beyond what they can handle.

For now, the only option is to have Xiao Lu go ask the Sword Sect senior for advice—hopefully she’ll understand his meaning.

Zhang Xiu rubbed the storage ring on his left finger.

Longxiang Qiantian Sect… It seems I should prepare myself.

The senior gave us a door-knocking brick, but that’s still an immortal sect—beneath He Dao, no cultivator dares guarantee they’ll definitely enter.

Zhang Yunlu pondered, looking down at the *Zi Yuan Guan Qi Fa* in her hand.

After this incident, neither of them had any mood to celebrate—they went straight home.

In the sky, a streak of purple qi drifted away.

…………

Meanwhile, a human-powered tricycle rolled down the street, drawing glances from many.

In the history of the Central Continent, this antique appeared only briefly before being swiftly replaced.

Once cultivators reach Foundation Establishment, they can fly using objects; neither comfort nor appearance compares to cars.

So now, only some isolated places still use them.

Xu Xing sat silently in the open rear compartment, while Chi Jiuyu pedaled furiously ahead—the human-powered tricycle overtook one after another electric-hybrid car.

Especially those cars that kept honking and yelling—after overtaking them, she’d “friendly” raise her middle finger in greeting.

“Watch ahead, don’t speed.” Xu Xing reminded.

“Don’t worry, Uncle, I’ve got experience—I won’t speed!” she replied confidently.

A few minutes ago, after leaving school, Chi Jiuyu claimed she had a car and boasted about her driving skills.

But she pulled out a human-powered tricycle.

Soon, they passed an intersection where a disciple from the Law Enforcement Hall stood directing traffic.

Seeing a human-powered tricycle zoom past, he froze for a moment—then noticed several cars also rushing past, closely following the lead tricycle.

He glanced at the speed detector beside him.

emm…

Not speeding.

At this point, no one dares defy the rules.

Do cultivators these days use this method to train themselves? After a while, under Chi Jiuyu’s effort, the tricycle arrived at the villa compound. The security guard, seeing the tricycle parked at the gate, stepped forward to shoo it away—but as soon as he stepped out of the guard booth, car after car pulled up and stopped behind the tricycle.

Some of those car models were ones he’d only dared dream of.

What… what’s going on?

Chi Jiuyu jumped out, face neither flushed nor breathless, and poured water onto the chain.

Hiss! The mist rose—the red-hot chain returned to a bright silver-white, clearly made of special material.

She turned back and waved at the line of cars.

“Alright, next time, get a faster car. How can you even yell when you’re this slow?”

Then she retracted the tricycle into her storage ring.

“Uncle…” She turned around and realized Xu Xing had already walked far ahead. “Wait for me!”

She leapt over the barrier and hurried after him.

From the cars behind, countless eyes fixed tightly on her.

…………

Xu Xing walked slowly; Chi Jiuyu caught up quickly, grinning: “Uncle, aren’t you curious why I drove a tricycle?”

“Not curious.”

“… ” Chi Jiuyu was momentarily speechless, but she quickly dismissed Xu Xing’s words, “Actually, my goal is to correct this bad habit of road rage.”

“Look at how they are—easily sparking conflicts. By doing this, I can nip those conflicts in the bud.”

Plus, it’s fun for me—perfectly two birds with one stone! As she mumbled, they reached the villa. Xu Xing handed her a small wooden plaque.

“This is the array’s core—hold onto it, don’t lose it.”

Chi Jiuyu had to wait for him and return with him, so she’d temporarily stay here.

After all, the place was big enough—she could pick any guest room later.

“Oh.” Chi Jiuyu accepted it obediently, though she didn’t believe it.

This array, which even a Qi Refining cultivator couldn’t break through, thinks it can stop me? “Don’t be careless—this array has been improved by me. You might not actually be able to break in.”

Improved?

She was eager to try, but since she’d only just met her uncle today, she suppressed the urge to test it.

The air before them subtly warped—the array surrounding the villa opened a passage. Xu Xing walked in; Chi Jiuyu followed behind.

“I originally prepared some gifts for you.”

Gifts?

“But after meeting you, I realized your situation differs from what I expected.” Xu Xing’s tone carried approval. “Creation Dao Foundation, Imperishable Golden Core—even your Nascent Soul’s quality is extremely high.”

Of course—I’m just that amazing!

“I have a stroke of fortune here that suits you perfectly. Sister probably sent you here precisely because she considered this.”

There’s something about Master too? Chi Jiuyu listened intently, following closely behind Xu Xing—but he said nothing further.

“Uncle, tell me already!”

“It’s not the right time yet. You’ll understand when the moment comes.”

“… ”

Annoying riddler.

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