Chapter 1116: Meeting an Acquaintance

"Junior Sister, one must rely on evidence when speaking."

Hearing the beautiful woman's indignant tone, the middle-aged man's expression darkened, "Although you are my Junior Sister, I am now the Sect Master of the Lingyun Sect; malicious slander against the Sect Master is a grave crime."

The beautiful woman's expression tightened, then she let out a cold snort, "For the sake of the sect, I will believe you for now."

"But the compensation you demand is too much."

The middle-aged man shook his head, "Junior Sister, that is where you are wrong. An Eighth-Tier Pill is inherently precious, and a pill capable of healing foundation injuries is the most valuable among pills of the same level."

"Some markup is only normal."

Hearing this, the beautiful woman's face turned pale with anger.

She had participated in this war for the sake of the sect, and as a result, her foundation had been damaged.

In the end.

Not only did she fail to receive compensation, but she also had to purchase the Pill from the sect herself.

And the price of this Pill not only lacked any discount, but it was also marked up...

Just as the fury in the beautiful woman's heart was becoming almost impossible to suppress, the middle-aged man suddenly changed his tone.

"If you truly cannot produce the resources to exchange for the Pill, Junior Sister, then for the sake of our bond as Senior Brother and Junior Sister, I can offer you a different way to exchange."

The beautiful woman's expression shifted, "What way?"

"Become my Dao Companion, and the Pill will be yours for free," the middle-aged man said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the beautiful woman's expression changed, "Ye Chen, are you still going to say you aren't abusing your power for personal gain?"

Ye Chen smiled faintly, "Junior Sister, that is where you are wrong. I am not making this request for myself, but for the future of the Lingyun Sect."

"You and I are both only one step away from the Great Vehicle Stage, and we are the strongest people in the Lingyun Sect. As the Sect Master of the Lingyun Sect, I am naturally devoted to the Lingyun Sect, but you are different, Junior Sister."

"There is a saying in the mortal world: a married daughter is like spilled water. If you were to become someone else's Dao Companion one day, I fear it would be difficult for you to remain one-hearted with the Lingyun Sect."

"I am asking you to become my Dao Companion to deepen your connection with the Lingyun Sect."

"Furthermore, we both entered our master's tutelage at a young age; we have a foundation of affection between us. Besides, given my talent and character, you would not be at a loss to become my Dao Companion."

A flash of shame and anger crossed the beautiful woman's face, "Ye Chen, stop using the sect as a shield. Don't think I don't know your intentions; I will not agree."

Hearing the beautiful woman's words, Ye Chen sneered, "In that case, then produce sufficient compensation."

"Otherwise, I will absolutely not give you the Pill."

Upon hearing this, the beautiful woman glared at Ye Chen for a moment, let out a cold snort, and turned to leave.

Watching the beautiful woman's back, a cold look flashed in Ye Chen's eyes, "Junior Sister, you had better think clearly."

"The longer a foundation injury is dragged out, the harder it is to recover. If you delay too long, even if you obtain a treasure to restore your foundation, it will be of no use."

"By then, I fear there will be no hope for the Great Vehicle Stage."

The beautiful woman acted as if she had not heard Ye Chen's words; her footsteps did not falter in the slightest as she continued to walk forward.

Seeing this scene.

Ye Chen's expression turned ugly.

"Fine, very fine!"

"I want to see where you can go to obtain a pill to heal your foundation injury without me."

"Sun Wan, I will wait for you to come back and beg me."

Having said that, he walked into the Pavilion with a face full of sneers.

The beautiful woman's pace still did not falter, but her hanging hands were already tightly clenched.

The direction she left in happened to pass by where Wang Jianqiang was standing.

Not long after.

She arrived in front of Wang Jianqiang.

"Greetings, Senior."

After Sun Wan approached, Wang Jianqiang cupped his hands and bowed to Sun Wan.

Sun Wan, who was in the midst of chaotic thoughts, paused her steps upon hearing the voice that suddenly came from in front of her.

Looking up, a slightly familiar face appeared in her field of vision.

She was stunned for a moment, then reacted.

Isn't this young man the same man among the four geniuses with Level 8 Artistic Conception who appeared on the battlefield earlier?

"So it is you!"

After realizing Wang Jianqiang's identity, she nodded at Wang Jianqiang.

"Does Senior still remember this Junior?" Wang Jianqiang smiled.

"Geniuses capable of reaching Level 8 Artistic Conception are rare indeed; naturally, I remember." A smile appeared on Sun Wan's face, though she seemed distracted, making the smile appear somewhat forced.

"I still have some matters to attend to now; if there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

She was not prepared to continue making small talk with Wang Jianqiang.

After greeting Wang Jianqiang, she lifted her feet and continued to leave.

"Senior, please wait."

Just as she had passed by Wang Jianqiang, a voice suddenly came.

She paused her steps and looked at Wang Jianqiang in confusion, "Is there something?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "I happened to overhear some of Senior's conversation with others. Senior's foundation..."

"Seems to have suffered damage?"

"Could you tell this Junior what happened?"

As he spoke, Wang Jianqiang revealed a look of concern.

This woman was quite moving...

Of course, this is not the point.

Previously on the battlefield, a Sea Giant Void Refinement Stage Cultivator attacked him, Wen Ya, and the others.

This woman had once risked herself to save them.

Although they would not have been in danger even if she had not intervened.

But after all, she had good intentions.

This also made his impression of this woman quite good.

Since this woman has encountered difficulties.

If he can help, he naturally should.

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Sun Wan was startled.

After a moment of silence, she sighed, "All of this... sigh, it is useless to tell you; these are not things you can change, you do not need to know."

"Why is Senior so certain? Perhaps I, Ye, can be of help," Wang Jianqiang smiled.

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's confident tone, Sun Wan was startled again and carefully sized Wang Jianqiang up.

She then remembered.

Back on the battlefield, this person's relationship with Xuan Ji seemed very close.

It seemed to be Xuan Ji's...

... boy toy...

As a heaven-favored child capable of cultivating to Level 8 Artistic Conception, it is truly a pity that he is willing to be someone else's boy toy.

However, Xuan Ji is a Great Vehicle Stage Cultivator and was once the Saint Lord's Wife of the Youyun Holy Land.

Perhaps she has treasures on her that could help her.

Given this person's relationship with Xuan Ji, if this person is willing to help her, it might truly be possible for him to assist.

Thinking of this.

She looked at the Pavilion ahead, frowned, and then continued, "This is not a place to talk, follow me."

After speaking, she walked in one direction.