Immortal Martial Saint, something's wrong with my entry.

"Speaking of which, you're the strangest one, Miss."

Dongfang Jinghong was somewhat puzzled. "What's strange about me?"

"Of course, it's because you're so interested in me!"

"Chen Yang, Feng Hui, and Ping Yu either want to befriend me or they want to kill me."

"But why is Dongfang, who comes from a wealthy and powerful family, so interested in me?"

"Don't try to fob me off with your old excuses. The tournament is over now, and we have plenty of time."

"It seems the Dongfang family doesn't need to befriend or invest in someone like me."

This was the strangest thing Li Youan found after investigating the Dongfang family.

Dongfang Jinghong, of course, would not reveal his ability to sense the good and evil in others; he simply spoke.

"What's the name of our shop?"

Li Youan tilted her head to look at Dongfang Jinghong, her eyes conveying the message, "You think I'm a fool."

"No, I'm not blind or stupid. Doesn't your big signboard say it? Oriental Treasure Pavilion."

The two had already arrived at the entrance of the Oriental Treasure Pavilion.

Li Youan pointed to the huge gilded plaque above the entrance, which bore the four large characters "Dongfang Baoge" (Oriental Treasure Pavilion).

"Yes, the Oriental Treasure Pavilion."

"My Dongfang family is a family of treasure refiners. Besides our love for treasure refining and finding materials, we also..."

"He also likes to invest in all sorts of geniuses."

"Otherwise, why is our Dongfang family, which is also a family specializing in refining magical artifacts, the largest and most famous on the entire continent?"

Li Youan was somewhat puzzled by Dongfang Jinghong's explanation.

"Then I only have one question left: can I really be considered a genius in your eyes?"

"I'm referring to top-tier families like yours, not the Feng, Chen, or Ping families."

Li Youan, unusually formally, looked at Dongfang Jinghong.

Bai Ze has an overly high standard for divine beasts, while Feng Chenping and the others have a rather ordinary standard.

Currently, the most appropriate perspective is that of Dongfang Jinghong.

Seeing Li Youan's serious expression, Dongfang Jinghong also replied with a solemn face.

"You may not reach the level of the top geniuses in any single aspect."

"But considering your background, upbringing, and behavior, you are among the most talented people I know."

"And you are the kind of person that our Dongfang family likes to invest in the most among this group."

"Your background is clean and clear, and you're not tainted by other forces. Of course, I'll uphold our family's fine tradition and invest in you."

Considering Li Youan's personality, Dongfang Jinghong didn't hide anything and spoke frankly.

As expected, Li Youan's performance was exactly what she had anticipated. Li Youan simply extended his right hand.

"Then let's have a pleasant collaboration, Dongfang."

Dongfang Jinghong also extended his right hand.

"It was a pleasure working with them. At least I'm very satisfied with this competition."

"Oh, by the way, I'll give you that bottle of pills. You can use it in case of emergency."

"Tch, I never intended to give it to you anyway."

Li Youan made a joke, restoring the atmosphere to a normal conversation.

Goodbye then.

Just as Dongfang Jinghong was about to turn around and walk into Dongfang Baoge, she suddenly remembered something and turned back to look at Li Youan.

"Are you going to choose a magic weapon today?"

"What do you mean by choosing a magic weapon?" Li Youan asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Of course it's the competition reward, don't you want it?"

Dongfang Jinghong looked at Li Youan, who had a puzzled expression, and laughed.

"Ha, how come you're both smart and dumb?"

"Oh, you mean this? I'll go home and celebrate with Qiang-ge first, then come back to choose tomorrow."

After thinking for a moment, Li Youan decided to discuss it with Brother Qiang before making a decision.

Brother Qiang is truly an expert at "knowing everything".

"In that case, see you tomorrow."

Upon hearing Li Youan's reply, Dongfang Jinghong didn't say anything more and prepared to go find Aunt Zhou.

"See you tomorrow."

Li Youan shrugged as he watched Dongfang Jinghong walk into the Dongfang Treasure Pavilion, then turned and walked towards Brother Qiang's house.

Li Youan was actually very worried after hearing Feng Hui and the other man mention several destinations during dinner.

If I'm left in the logistics department and can't go to the front lines to hunt monsters and obtain the essence, then I'll be at a huge loss.

"Brother Bai, what should I do if I'm really left in the logistics department?"

Bai Ze looked at the wailing Li Youan with disdain. "How could you not cause chaos every time you, a killing star, appear in the world?"

No matter where it is, no matter how peaceful and stable the place, as long as this killing star appears, rivers of blood will surely flow.

But Bai Ze certainly couldn't explain it that way, so he offered words of comfort.

"Don't worry, you won't be able to rest even if you want to. Even if you go to the logistics department, if you need materials for alchemy or treasure refining, you still need to hunt monsters."

"It all depends on how you do it."

Hearing Bai Ze's explanation, the light in Li Youan's eyes grew brighter and brighter. By the end, he excitedly slammed his right fist into his left palm.

"Yeah, Brother Bai, you're so smart."

Bai Ze tilted his head, his face full of smugness, but he quickly remembered the stupid idea that Li Youan had come up with on the stage earlier that day.

"Hey, Brother Bai, why are you biting my ear?"

At this moment, Li Youan had already brought Bai Ze to the rooftop. Just as he was about to check if Xiong Da and Xiong Er were there, Bai Ze bit his ear.

"Tell me, what stupid thing did you do today?! Have you forgotten?"

Thinking back to his sudden inspiration on the ring, Li Youan felt a little embarrassed.

"That's because I couldn't think of a good way. How could I be as clever as the divine beast Bai Ze?"

"Heh, good to know. If such a thing happens again, consult me ​​beforehand, and the wise and mighty Lord Bai Ze will answer your questions."

"I am a divine beast, and you dare to pat my head and butt on the stage in front of everyone."

"If the other mythical beasts find out, how will I ever be able to face them again!"

Bai Ze jumped onto the table in front of Li Youan and paced back and forth excitedly. Finally, he stood on his hind legs, put his front hooves on his hips, and raised his chin slightly.

"Oh, by the way, remember this, you owe me a favor. I'll ask you for it when I need it back."

Li Youan found a spot to meditate and regulate his breathing, and waved to Bai Ze.

"No problem."

Li Youan practiced the "Basic Breathing Techniques," but felt that this basic exercise was no longer of much help to him.

Thinking of what Bai Ze had promised him, Li Youan looked at Bai Ze, who was rolling around on the table.

"Brother Bai, you said you'd give me a cultivation technique once I reached the ninth level of the Body Tempering Realm, and I'm already at the ninth level now."

Upon hearing Li Youan's words, Bai Ze stopped rolling, his expression somewhat embarrassed.

Looking at Bai Ze's appearance, Li Youan narrowed his eyes.

"You haven't forgotten, have you!"

Although Li You's sinister accent wasn't intimidating, Bai Ze, feeling somewhat guilty, still spoke with a lack of confidence.

"No, I'm choosing the one that's most suitable for you. I have too many cultivation techniques, but they're all for demons. There aren't many that are suitable for humans, so I need to choose carefully."

Seeing Bai Zeyan's insincere expression, Li Youan pouted.

"You'd better be."

……

"I made money, I made money, I don't know how to spend it."

"My left hand..."

Brother Qiang hummed a little tune and swayed his seductive dance steps as he arrived at the rooftop terrace.

"Ah, haha, young man, you're back."

Seeing Li Youan and Bai Ze looking at him curiously, Qiang Ge stood there awkwardly in a strange posture.

"Brother Qiang, you look so happy. We must have made a lot of money this time."

At this point, Brother Qiang became so excited that he started gesturing wildly.

"Makes a lot of money?"

"That's not just a little bit; do you know what your initial odds were?"

Looking at Qiang Ge's appearance, Li Youan guessed.

"1:100?"

Brother Qiang shook his finger.

"No, it's 1:200!"

Li Youan was surprised to hear the odds, "So high!"

Seeing Li Youan's unusually shocked expression, Qiang Ge waved his hand.

"You've been hiding your strength so well, who knows what you're really capable of?"

"I've made quite a bit of money following your lead."

Ding.

Upon hearing the notification tone from the terminal, Li Youan opened it and saw the message.

Your account has received a transfer of 110000 Spirit Stones, and your current balance is 110021 Spirit Stones.

"Brother Qiang, isn't this too much?"

Looking at the balance in the card, Li Youan felt that the amount was not right.

"It's nothing, I earn more. This is a thank-you fee."

"That's because you dared to bet, Brother Qiang. You've given me way too much."

"It's alright, there's no need for such formalities between us."

"Boonie Bears will be back with the things I bought soon. Let's have a good celebration tonight."

Qiang Ge said this while tidying up the roof.

Upon hearing about the delicious food, Bai Ze's eyes lit up. He stopped lying there with a miserable expression and stared at the stairwell, waiting for Xiong Da and Xiong Er to appear.

Li Youan often wondered whether Bai Ze was a divine beast or not. Could it be that he didn't grow up in his clan, which is why he became so funny?

The familiar campfire was lit again, and Xiong Da and Xiong Er led Bai Ze in a grass skirt dance once more.

Huge chunks of meat sizzled on the grill, and Li Youan turned the meat around from time to time.

"Brother Qiang, how many years have you been at the front-line base?"

Li Youan looked at Qiang Ge, who was marinating and grilling meat, and asked him a question.

Upon hearing Li Youan's words, Qiang Ge's hand paused for a moment, but quickly returned to normal.

"I've been here for 13 years."

"That was a really long time."

Li Youan sighed aloud, and Qiang Ge casually echoed her sentiment.

"Yes, it's been exactly 13 years today."

"Brother Qiang, why are you staying at the front-line base all by yourself? Aren't you going home? Or are you like me?"

"Ha ha."

Brother Qiang chuckled and continued.

"Then I'll make you envious. My mother is still alive, and I go home to see her every year."

"I was the first person from our village to make it to the front-line base, but I couldn't go back. Every time my mother mentions me in the village, she stands up straight."

If it were Li Youan in this life, he might not understand the profound meaning behind it.

But having been a wage slave working in a big city in his previous life, how could he not hear the bitterness in Brother Qiang's words?

Li Youan quickly changed the subject.

"Brother Qiang, what's wrong with your body?"

Li Youan had never been able to discern Qiang Ge's cultivation level, but Qiang Ge always gave him a feeling that he was both strong and weak.

"You mean this?"

Qiang Ge pointed to Xiong Da and Xiong Er, who were dancing.

"Back then, through a series of unforeseen events, I saved those two kids but was severely injured myself, damaging my foundation."

"So my strength is unstable right now, but I can still beat you."

Seeing Li Youan's curious expression, Qiang Ge continued to explain.

"Back then, when I was hunting monsters outside the city, I happened to encounter two Spirit Core Realm monsters fighting each other. I originally wanted to take advantage of the chaos and gain some benefits."

"But one of the demonic beasts discovered my presence and severely injured me, while the other demonic beast chose to detonate its demonic core to perish together with it."

"But it saved me during its final self-destruction. When I woke up from my coma, I learned the reason: the monster had just given birth."

"After all, they saved my life, and I couldn't bear to leave them, so I brought these two silly bears back here."

As Qiang Ge spoke, he watched the show with no disdain in Xiong Da and Xiong Er's eyes, only the camaraderie between partners.