Mortal: Starting in a chaotic starry sea, I can upgrade everything.

Jiang Yu frowned and looked at Zhou Yuan, saying directly, "Sect Leader Zhou, as far as I know, your sect still has two elders, Zhao and Fu, right?"

"With the two of them here, I believe they should be able to escort your supplies."

Zhou Yuan did not speak upon hearing this.

Her beautiful eyes glanced intentionally or unintentionally at Yuan Yao and Yan Li behind him.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Yu immediately understood and waved his hand slightly, saying, "Sect Master, you are overthinking it. They are all close to me and would never divulge even a word about this place."

Zhou Yuan couldn't help but smile and joked, "It seems Fellow Daoist Jiang is quite fortunate."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yu's expression remained unchanged, while the two women behind him blushed with embarrassment.

Zhou Yuan seemed to sigh, her expression slightly composed, and she whispered the inside story of the Miaoyin Sect: "To be honest, since my husband left, I have had many disagreements with the two leaders, Fu and Zhao, on many matters of the Miaoyin Sect in the past two years, and now I am gradually becoming powerless to do so."

After saying that, her tone became more serious: "This batch of goods is of great importance to my Miaoyin Sect. I am really worried. If the two elders are perfunctory because of their discord with me, and this trip is delayed..."

"I really can't imagine it, so I would like to ask Fellow Daoist Jiang for help. However, please rest assured, Fellow Daoist Jiang, I will also participate in the escort. Fellow Daoist Jiang will only provide simple escort and will not trouble you with other arrangements."

After speaking, the beautiful woman revealed a delicate, weak, and pitiful appearance.

Jiang Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, and quietly activated the Great Evolution Technique, dispelling the silent and subtle alluring power.

After listening quietly, she showed no surprise whatsoever.

I never imagined that just three years after Wang Heng's death, the Miaoyin Sect would be embroiled in such internal strife.

Ultimately, it all comes down to a lack of strength.

However, this young woman had a rather sharp intuition. Zhao and Fu had indeed betrayed them.

Jiang Yu recalled that the original novel described how Zhou Yuan, the sect leader of Miaoyin Sect, was ambushed and killed while escorting sect resources.

Could it be this very time?

Because Zhou Yuan vaguely sensed something was amiss inside the door, she personally participated in the escort, only to fall right into the enemy's trap and be ambushed and killed.

"If that's the case, Zhou Yuan will be in danger on this trip."

Jiang Yu murmured to himself, deep in thought for a while.

If you try to negotiate further, given the other party's shrewd nature, they most likely won't budge.

To obtain the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo, one must do her this favor.

Regardless of the dangers of this journey, he was determined to obtain the Thunder Bamboo.

After a moment's thought, Jiang Yu finally nodded in agreement: "Alright, I agree to Sect Leader Zhou's conditions."

"I can serve as a guest elder of the Miaoyin Sect, but it must be agreed beforehand that I will not participate in any of your sect's internal affairs. Furthermore, if your sect in the future encounters a formidable enemy that I cannot contend with, then I regret that I will be powerless to help your sect."

He added that this was a way of drawing a line in advance.

He would not fight for power or profit, and at the same time, he told the other party that he would not risk everything for the Miaoyin Sect.

"It's alright, it's only human nature. Fellow Daoist, you've already done what's right by telling me the truth."

"Now that Fellow Daoist Jiang has become a guest elder of our sect, the annual tribute and benefits are indispensable."

"However, I will still need to trouble Elder Jiang with the escort matter after March."

Zhou Yuan had no objection to this, and a knowing smile appeared on her face.

Her smile was like a blooming violet; any man who saw it would likely be captivated by this sea of ​​flowers.

Jiang Yu glanced at her quickly, almost becoming completely captivated, and thought to himself that this woman's charm was indeed irresistible to ordinary people.

Zhou Yuan took out an exquisite jade box from her storage bag, gently pushed it in front of Jiang Yu, and said softly, "This Thunder Bamboo will be given to Elder Jiang in advance."

"Thank you for your kindness, Sect Leader."

Jiang Yu's expression shifted slightly.

"This woman carries such a valuable treasure with her at all times; clearly, she doesn't trust the people in the sect."

He took the box and quietly opened a crack to probe inside with his divine sense.

A small, withered bamboo root had wisps of white electric arcs flickering on its surface.

This is indeed a Heavenly Thunder Bamboo, specifically the section with the roots.

After carefully putting away the jade box, Jiang Yu put the magic treasure Hunyuan Bowl and 50,000 spirit stones into his storage bag and handed them over to Zhou Yuan.

The young woman in purple's eyes lit up; she could tell at a glance that this was a high-quality defensive magic weapon.

After accepting the storage bag, she smiled and said, "Elder Jiang is new to my Miaoyin Sect. Let me arrange an initiation banquet. How about we host a welcome feast for Elder Jiang today?"

Jiang Yu became a guest elder of the Miaoyin Sect, bringing the two sides closer together.

Zhou Yuan did this not only to welcome the guests, but also because she had her own selfish motives.

As long as the fact that Miaoyin Sect has gained an additional guest elder is announced to the outside world, it will make those who secretly covet and oppose it wary and prevent them from showing their fangs to Miaoyin Sect.

However, her idea is likely to fail.

Jiang Yu clearly didn't want to go through any more trouble in this regard, and shook his head, saying, "Sect Master, please don't spend any more money. I still need to cultivate."

Look at Jiang Yu and the two women behind him.

"Just emerged from seclusion and already starting to cultivate? He doesn't look like a typical ascetic at all."

Zhou Yuan recalled the scene three years ago when the other party asked for the dual cultivation technique, and her expression turned strange.

He wondered if he was about to cultivate the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique!

However, she was experienced and shrewd, and not the kind of person who was curious or inquisitive.

"Hehe, since Elder Jiang is not available, then forget it." She smiled slightly, took out five hundred spirit stones from her storage bag, and said, "This is the annual offering for the sect's guest elders. Please accept it, Elder Jiang. I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."

"Alright." Jiang Yu nodded and accepted it, then instructed the two women behind him, "Yao'er, Li'er, see the sect leader off for me..."

"Hehe, there's no need to trouble Elder Jiang with such a small matter."

Zhou Yuan politely declined and slowly left the pavilion.

I don't know if it was because the other person got up and disturbed the spiritual energy, but a wonderful fragrance wafted over.

Jiang Yu watched that figure until it vanished in a flash of light.

Is this another turbulent time?

"Hehe, congratulations, young master, on acquiring this treasure and becoming a guest elder of the Wonderful Sound Sect."

Yanli and Yuanyao, who were behind him, did not notice Jiang Yu's gaze. They stepped forward with smiles and immediately became gentle, massaging his shoulders on the left and right.

Jiang Yu relaxed and said slowly, "Sigh, it's tough."

"Young master, the sect elders receive a considerable amount of offerings every year, which I think is quite good."

It was Yuan Yao who spoke.

Jiang Yu's lips curled up: "Yes, Elder is very kind. I am now a guest elder of the Miaoyin Sect. Not only do I receive offerings, but I also heard that I can choose a female disciple as a concubine. Li'er, Yao'er, do you think I should ask Sect Master Zhou for one?"

Huh? A concubine!?

Yanli paused, biting her red lips lightly with her silver teeth, and exchanged a glance with Yuan Yao beside her with her beautiful peach blossom eyes.

Each of them saw reluctance deep in the other's eyes.

Even though the two of them arrived first and their positions weren't even confirmed yet, someone else came along and tried to take their spots?

How could that be!

Suddenly, they felt that it was not a good idea for the young master to agree to the position of guest elder of the Miaoyin Sect.