Chapter 23

This truly caught him somewhat off guard.

"If not for Senior Brother Meng's Spring-Returning Pill, I could not have recovered from my injuries so quickly; please, Senior Brother Meng, you must accept it."

Bai Suxi said earnestly.

"This is a bit too precious; that was merely a Spring-Returning Pill."

Coming to his senses, Meng Zhangqing immediately spoke.

Compared to the Yuan Spirit Grass, the Spring-Returning Pill truly cannot compare at all.

"From a value perspective, the Yuan Spirit Grass is indeed superior, but in all things under heaven, nothing is more precious than something given in a time of need, even if it is quite ordinary."

Bai Suxi pressed her lips together, her gaze resolute.

Having finished speaking, Bai Suxi stepped back one pace.

"Very well."

Seeing Bai Suxi's expression and hearing her words, Meng Zhangqing knew that beneath this woman's simple and kind exterior lay a will not easily changed.

He could only choose to accept it.

Yet in his heart, his impression of Bai Suxi continued to rise.

To meet someone so sincere and genuine in the cruel Cultivation World is truly rare.

It is worth a truly deep friendship!

And this might also be another wonderful function of the System: a reward from a friend!

"With the Yuan Spirit Grass, I fear I will soon cultivate to the 2nd stage of the Aperture Realm, or even the 3rd; truly, an unexpected joy."

Meng Zhangqing thought to himself.

Originally, he had planned to return to his family immediately after entering the Runei Sect, but now it seems there is no need to be so hasty.

"Regardless, this Yuan Spirit Grass is still a bit too precious; Senior Sister Bai, if you need any help in the future, just say so."

Meng Zhangqing coughed lightly and said earnestly.

These were words from the heart.

"Then in the future, I shall trouble Senior Brother Meng."

A breathtakingly beautiful smile appeared on Bai Suxi's face.

Though still young, she already possessed the bearing of a beauty.

Combined with the morning sunlight and rosy clouds falling down.

At this moment, Bai Suxi somehow evoked a sense of aesthetic beauty.

Even Meng Zhangqing was stunned for a moment.

Previously, focused on using the System, he had neglected this aspect.

"Is Senior Brother Meng heading to the Puppet Gorge Pass?"

Bai Suxi asked.

"Yes, preparing to enter the Runei Sect."

Meng Zhangqing nodded and said with a smile.

"Just after breaking through, going to the Puppet Gorge Pass; isn't that a bit risky?"

Bai Suxi thought for a moment; clearly, she still had some understanding of the Puppet Gorge Pass. "That Level 2 Puppet is not someone to be trifled with."

"Have some faith in me."

Meng Zhangqing patted her shoulder and walked forward with a smile.

Hearing this, Bai Suxi could not help but recall that when they first met, Senior Brother Meng had also said such words.

At that time, she had doubted his strength.

But very quickly, Senior Brother Meng had resolved all the demon wolves in three moves and five steps.

Martial arts techniques of the Liang Sect's perfect level are not something ordinary people can cultivate.

"Mm-hmm."

Bai Suxi nodded and hurriedly followed.

Although the Puppet Gorge Pass opens at the end of every month, not every time does someone go to challenge it.

So the opportunity is rare; must go and see.

This will also be beneficial for my future attempts to clear the pass.

At the Puppet Gorge Pass.

Not to say it was a sea of people, but there were nearly a thousand people here.

The world-weary Xin Zhong penned an afterword for Jiu Si's colophon.

All were Outer Sect disciples.

Their strengths varied unevenly.

One by one, they stared tensely into the Gorge Pass.

Boom!

Suddenly.

A figure was thrown out.

Covered in blood from head to toe.

Although not seriously injured, it did not look light.

It was the third challenger.

And beside him were two others of the same appearance.

Clearly.

All three who came here today have failed!

"That second-grade puppet is too terrifying!"

"The first two might have been slightly weaker, but this Zhao Zhen is far stronger; his body-refining art is nearly at the Perfection Realm!"

"He couldn't even last twenty moves under the second-grade puppet's hand!"

Someone's face turned pale.

"It's too hard; even after exhausting all effort to break through to the Aperture Opening Realm, entering the Runei Sect remains impossible!"

"The Zong Sect has cut off our outer sect members' hopes."

Others stood lost in thought.

"The Runei Sect is where the elites reside; if one cannot even defeat a puppet of the same level, how can one claim to be elite?"

The Elder spoke.

His voice was indifferent.

Upon hearing this.

The crowd, which had been murmuring with some dissatisfaction, instantly fell silent.

Indeed.

It is said that the disciples within the Runei Sect are at least capable of facing three opponents; not only are their talents excellent, but their strength is also formidable.

They are completely incomparable to the outer sect.

Cultivation resources are so precious; no Zong Sect would spend them on ordinary people.

"Is there anyone else?"

The Elder scanned the entire hall. "If not, the canyon passage will close."

The crowd exchanged glances.

In fact, there were still one or two Aperture Opening Realm martial artists inside, but after seeing the situation of Zhao Zhen and the other two, they gave up immediately.

The Elder withdrew his gaze.

Preparing to close it.

However, just at that moment.

A voice rang out.

"Elder, wait."