Chapter 1405: Preparations Before the Competition

"Daoist Friend Tianyu, for this Saintess Position Competition of the Jade Clam Clan, the teams of every Saintess Candidate are deliberately keeping their lineups secret."

"Not a single scrap of information has been leaked to this day."

"To be safe, it is best if you do not let it be known that you have joined my team before the Saintess Position Competition begins."

Wang Jianqiang smiled and nodded, "Rest assured, I have it under control."

After the three of them discussed some details regarding the Saintess Position Competition, they did not linger any longer.

They returned straight to the Jade Clam Clan.

However, to avoid drawing attention, Wang Jianqiang and Jiayue did not return to the Jade Clam Clan with Biyan'er.

The two of them first let Biyan'er return to the Jade Clam Clan.

They themselves lurked outside the Jade Clam Clan, only entering the next day.

After returning to the Jade Clam Clan.

Wang Jianqiang immediately summoned the two informants.

"Greetings, Daoist Friend Tianyu."

After the two Void Refinement Stage female cultivators of the Jade Clam Clan arrived, they both bowed to Wang Jianqiang with eager faces.

Afterwards, the two looked at each other, and intense hostility appeared on their faces simultaneously.

The two were originally sisters with an excellent relationship.

Now, for some unknown reason, they seemed to have turned into enemies.

This could not help but make Wang Jianqiang sigh inwardly.

"Two sisters, I have called you here today because there is a matter I need your help with."

Wang Jianqiang pondered for a moment before speaking slowly.

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, both of them revealed expressions of excitement at the same time.

"What kind of help?"

"Daoist Friend Tianyu, please just say it."

The two spoke almost simultaneously.

Immediately, they both frowned, glanced at each other, and the hostility on their faces grew even more intense.

Seeing this, Wang Jianqiang smiled slightly, "Two sisters, stay calm; this favor requires both of you to help together."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, the two women looked delighted and asked impatiently, "What favor?"

"Didn't I ask you to help investigate Biyan'er's movements before?"

"This matter must not be mentioned to anyone, and even the fact that Biyan'er and I know each other should not be spread."

As he spoke, Wang Jianqiang waved his hand, and two Jade Bottles appeared before them, "These are two Sixth-tier High-grade Pills, one for each of you, as a deposit."

"After the Saintess Position Competition ends, I will pay the balance."

Having said this, Wang Jianqiang paused, then said with a smile, "I can reveal to you in advance that the balance will also be pills, and they will be Seventh-tier pills for increasing cultivation."

"They are more precious than any pills you have obtained before."

Hearing this, the eyes of the two became incredibly bright.

More precious than any pills they had obtained before?

If this were true, it would have to be at least a Seventh-tier Mid-grade Pill, or even higher!

Thinking of this, their hearts suddenly became burning hot.

This favor was simply too easy; it was almost equivalent to being given two pills for free.

This Tianyu really is as generous as always!

As for why Tianyu wanted them to keep this matter secret.

They could actually guess a little.

It was nothing more than Tianyu wanting to help Biyan'er and not wanting the news to leak out.

Helping Tianyu hide this matter was disadvantageous to the Clan Leader's lineage.

But so what?

Although they belonged to the Clan Leader's lineage, they were not direct descendants, and they usually had no opportunity to come into contact with Seventh-tier pills or treasures of the same level.

To them, the outcome of the lineage struggle, regardless of who won, had an impact, but it was not significant.

Compared to that.

The treasures bestowed by Tianyu were what they valued most.

Besides.

Even if Tianyu's individual strength was limited, what if he did help Biyan'er?

It was highly probable that it would not have the slightest impact on the result of the Saintess Position Competition.

"How about it, two sisters?"

"You only need to agree, and the pills before you, as well as the subsequent balance, will fall into your hands."

"If you do not believe me, I can swear by my Dao Heart."

The two hurriedly shook their heads, "We agree; Daoist Friend Tianyu does not need to swear. We still trust your character, Daoist Friend."

Letting Tianyu swear—wouldn't that be clearly telling him that they did not trust him?

If that caused Tianyu's dissatisfaction, wouldn't that be a disaster?

To them, Tianyu was an irreplaceable, scarce resource.

And to Tianyu, they were merely two pawns that could be replaced at any time.

This point, they were still able to distinguish clearly.

How could a pawn make demands of the chess player?

Hearing the two's words, Wang Jianqiang nodded in satisfaction, "Since that is the case, then it is settled; the two sisters should first put away the deposit."

The two nodded with a smile.

Just as they were about to reach out to put away the Jade Bottle in front of them, suddenly, both of their movements paused in unison, as if they had thought of something, and they each looked at the other.

At the same time, gentle and modest smiles appeared on their faces.

"Sister, you take it first."

"Little sister, you should take it first."

The two spoke in soft, gentle whispers, their faces full of sincerity, looking very harmonious.

After a round of intense deferring, they finally each put away the Jade Bottle in front of them.

Seeing this, Wang Jianqiang's face revealed a look of admiration, "The friendship between you two is truly enviable."

"Daoist Friend Tianyu is too kind with the praise."

Hearing this, the two seemed somewhat shy, and a rosy flush covered their faces.

……

After the two Void Refinement Stage Cultivators of the Jade Clam Clan left.

Wang Jianqiang pondered for a moment, took out a Sound Transmission Talisman, and sent a message outward.

In another guest room of the Jade Clam Clan.

Ever since arriving at the Jade Clam Clan, Mingchen had been bitterly cultivating.

Tianyu's sudden rise was like a blow to the head for him, bringing him a major setback.

He had already resolved to cultivate with double the effort.

He must surpass Tianyu as soon as possible, trample Tianyu firmly under his feet, and take back the glory that should have belonged to him from Tianyu.

Suddenly.

His expression stirred, and those closed eyes slowly opened.

With a flip of his palm, a Sound Transmission Talisman appeared in his hand, and at this moment, the Sound Transmission Talisman was flickering with a faint Spirit Light.

Sensing the aura emanating from within the Sound Transmission Talisman, Mingchen frowned.

Tianyu?

From the moment Tianyu displayed strength surpassing his own, they had already broken ties.

Why was he sending a message to him?

Mingchen wanted to tuck the Sound Transmission Talisman away and ignore it.

But in the end, he could not suppress the curiosity in his heart.

He also wanted to know what Tianyu would say by sending him a message now.

His intent stirred.

His Spirit Sense merged into the Sound Transmission Talisman.