Chapter 33

Sometimes it's just absurd—this kind of thing hadn't happened in over a decade, yet lately it's 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 elder from Taishang Dao Sect, stationed in the Ancient Cultivator Response Division—I reported to him just recently."

This is He Dao! If this had happened in the past, with a He Dao elder showing such goodwill, he would have done anything to get Xiao Lu into Taishang Dao Sect.

But it happened just after that Xiang Jianzong elder showed interest in cultivating Xiao Lu…

And when he submitted his work report that day, that He Dao elder from Taishang Dao Sect clearly expressed his dislike for the Xiang Jianzong.

But if he dislikes the Xiang Jianzong, why would he be stationed in the Ancient Cultivator Response Division within the Xiang Jianzong's territory? After all, even the Xian Sect couldn't force a He Dao cultivator.

Could it really 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 Zihuan Zhenjun discovered that he and his sister had interacted with the Xiang Jianzong elder, the consequences wouldn't be good.

Headache.

But outwardly, Zhang Xiu still "seriously" advised: "This is a good opportunity—you must seize it. Tomorrow, when you get to school, you can ask the senior teachers there for advice, but remember, don't mention Zihuan Zhenjun'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 Xiang Jianzong elder, but when He Dao cultivators are involved, this is beyond their ability to handle.

For now, the only option is to send Xiao Lu to seek advice from the Xiang Jianzong elder—hopefully she'll understand his meaning.

Zhang Xiu rubbed the storage ring on his left finger.

Longxiang Qingtianzong… It seems I should prepare myself.

The elder gave us a stepping stone, but that's still the Xian Sect—beneath He Dao, no cultivator dares guarantee they'll definitely enter the Xian Sect.

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

After this incident, neither of them had any heart left for celebration—they went straight home.

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

…………

At the same time, 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—this human-powered tricycle overtook one motorized electric-hybrid car after another.

Especially those cars that kept honking nonstop and liked to curse—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 unexpectedly, she pulled out a human-powered tricycle.

Soon, they passed an intersection where a Silutang disciple stood directing traffic.

Seeing the tricycle zoom past, he froze for a moment—then noticed several cars rushing past too, 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.

Have cultivators in this era started using 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 parked behind the tricycle.

Some of those car models were ones he'd only dreamed of.

What… what's going on?

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

Hss! Steam 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 remember to use a faster car—so slow and still dare to curse?"

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 locked onto 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."

And I get to have fun too—perfectly two birds with one stone! As she mumbled to herself, they arrived at the villa gate, and 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 have to stay here.

Anyway, the place is big enough—she could pick any guest room later.

"Oh." Chi Jiuyu accepted it obediently, though inwardly she didn't believe it.

"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 him warped slightly as the array formation shrouding the entire villa opened a passage. Xu Xing walked in, with Chi Jiuyu following behind him.

"Originally, I had prepared some gifts for you."

Gifts?

"But after meeting you, I realized your situation is somewhat different from what I had imagined." Xu Xing's tone carried a hint of approval. "A Creation Dao Foundation, an Immortal Jin Dan, and even the quality of your Nascent Soul is extremely high."

Of course, that's how awesome we are!

"I happen to have a stroke of fortune here that suits you quite well. The reason Senior Sister sent you must be because she took this into consideration as well."

There's even something about Master? Chi Jiuyu focused intently, following step for step behind Xu Xing, but he never said another word.

"Uncle-Master, hurry up and tell me."

"Now is not the time. When the moment comes, you will naturally understand."

"..."

Detestable riddler.

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