I'm in the world of cultivation, and I get a system for becoming a wealthy urban tycoon?

Qin Nanyue frowned slightly as she looked at Lin Ying's obviously guilty expression.

Having known each other for many years, she knew Lin Ying very well.

This girl is usually calm and gentle, speaking softly and behaving with composure and propriety. How could she be like this now...?

Her eyes darted around, her cheeks flushed, and she would flinch at the slightest question, just like a young wife whose secret had been exposed.

Qin Nanyue glanced at Lu Yang beside her.

Needless to say, it must be related to this Junior Brother Lu.

Come to think of it, Yingying's heart has long been with this boy.

This time, Junior Brother Lu looked even better than before. He had been surrounded by a swarm of admirers in the square, so it was normal for Yingying to feel a little anxious.

Qin Nanyue understood what was going on, a slight smile playing on her lips, her tone carrying a hint of teasing: "What? Can't stand seeing Junior Brother Lu surrounded by a swarm of admirers?"

"Huh? No, no!" Lin Ying didn't react at first, but after she did, she hurriedly shook her head and waved her hands, her movements flustered.

At the same time, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, Nan Yue didn't realize the real reason.

Lin Ying's reaction only confirmed Qin Nanyue's suspicions.

She glanced at Lu Yang and said with a smile, "Junior Brother Lu, Yingying is really worried about you. Aren't you going to do anything about it?"

A subtle, strange feeling welled up in Lu Yang's heart.

Senior Sister Qin had no idea what Senior Sister Lin's real reason for being nervous was, but he didn't intend to explain the misunderstanding.

He smiled and looked at Lin Ying, his tone gentle and frank: "Don't worry, Senior Sister Lin, I'm very distant from those other senior sisters. My heart belongs to Senior Sister Lin."

Lin Ying's cheeks flushed bright red, and even her neck turned a light pink.

She opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a single word, her fingers unconsciously twisting the fabric of her sleeve.

Qin Nanyue nodded with satisfaction.

This Junior Brother Lu is indeed quite good. He can speak so frankly in front of her. Yingying should be able to rest assured now.

Lu Yang glanced at the panel discreetly.

He discovered that his words had actually increased Qin Nanyue's favorability rating by five points, jumping from twenty-five to thirty.

It seems that Senior Sister Qin really cares about Senior Sister Lin's feelings. Seeing his sincerity towards Lin Ying, she has also gained more approval for him.

The three of them talked as they walked side by side out of the outer square and headed towards the market along the mountain path.

The mountain path was lined with lush pine and cypress trees, and the morning mist had not yet completely dissipated, leaving a few wisps of white gauze clinging to the treetops.

Along the way, the outer disciples who passed by saw the three walking side by side and had different expressions.

Some were surprised, some were curious, and many others had obvious jealousy and anger flashing in their eyes.

Lu Yang was a little confused by those stares and wondered: What are these senior brothers and sisters jealous of?

Unfortunately, they seemed to communicate using telepathy, so he had no way of knowing.

The three of them walked and talked along the way.

Taking this opportunity, Lu Yang raised his question about the sect contribution points exchange permissions.

He had originally planned to visit the Treasure Hall and the Library Pavilion one by one to find out the answers, but since Lin Ying and Qin Nanyue were both there today, he might as well ask them directly.

Lu Yang guessed correctly.

Qin Nanyue comes from a family of Golden Core cultivators and is a top disciple of the outer sect, so she knows all about these things.

From her, Lu Yang learned that the exchange privileges of outer disciples were actually clearly tiered.

Ordinary outer disciples are the lowest tier, and can only exchange for low-grade Xuan-level cultivation techniques and spells.

The requirements for magical artifacts and elixirs are more lenient; as long as they are not of the highest quality, items of the second tier or lower can be exchanged.

The top 10,000 disciples in the outer sect are in the second tier. Their privileges are elevated to mid-grade Xuan-level cultivation techniques and spells, but otherwise they are no different from ordinary disciples.

The top 100 in the outer sect are much stronger; they can exchange for high-grade Xuan-level cultivation techniques and spells, as well as top-grade first-tier pills and magic treasures.

As for the top ten outer disciples, they are in the highest tier and can exchange for top-grade Xuan-level cultivation techniques and spells, and even top-grade second-tier treasures are within their exchange range.

As Lu Yang listened, his eyes grew brighter and brighter.

Top-grade Xuan-level cultivation techniques and spells!

If you can get into the top ten, you can directly exchange for it with contribution points, without having to wait helplessly at the auction house entrance hoping for luck.

It's important to know that the items at auctions are different each time, and sometimes you might not find what you need even after waiting for several years.

However, within the sect, as long as you have enough contribution points, these are all there and can be taken at any time.

Even if there's a three-fold difference in the exchange rate between spirit stones and contribution points, it's still absolutely worth it for him.

"Do inner disciples have higher exchange privileges?" Lu Yang pressed.

Qin Nanyue smiled slightly: "That's natural. Inner disciples can directly exchange for low-grade Earth-rank cultivation techniques and spells. If they are core disciples, personal disciples, or even high-ranking members of the sect, they can access mid-grade or even high-grade Earth-rank cultivation techniques and spells."

A hint of anticipation appeared in her eyes, and her tone unconsciously became more solemn: "Mid-grade and high-grade Earth-rank cultivation techniques are even considered sect-protecting treasures in a top-tier power like the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect. My Qin family can't even produce something of that level."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yang silently made a mental note of it.

Core disciples, personal disciples... to obtain the best cultivation techniques, you have to climb up the ranks.

With powerful cultivation techniques, the path to immortality will truly open up in the future.

While Qin Nanyue and Lu Yang were talking, Lin Ying walked quietly to the side.

Her footsteps were light, and her gaze kept drifting towards Lu Yang—she kept watching him when he wasn't paying attention.

The boy's profile was clean and sharp in the morning light, his eyelashes were tinged with a pale gold by the sunlight, and his eyebrows were slightly raised as he spoke, as if he were enveloped in a layer of light.

When Lu Yang suddenly looked at her, she quickly lowered her head, her ears turning a little redder.

Before they knew it, the three of them had arrived at the Jin Hong Restaurant in the market.

Qin Nanyue led the two upstairs with ease and chose a private room by the window.

The street scene outside the window is fully visible, with people coming and going on the bluestone street, and the sounds of lights and shouts intertwining.

Qin Nanyue leaned back in her chair, waved her hand, and said in a hearty tone, "Junior Brother Lu, today is to celebrate your entry into the outer sect! Order whatever you want to eat, don't skimp on anything."

Lu Yang naturally knew that Qin Nanyue had a strong background and was not short of spirit stones.

He cheerfully flipped open the menu, saying without any politeness, "Then I won't try to save Senior Sister Qin any money. Don't cry about being poor later, Senior Sister Qin."

Qin Nanyue raised an eyebrow, looking confident: "Order whatever you like."

"Can I order second-tier spiritual food?" Lu Yang asked with a smile, glancing up at her.

Qin Nanyue's expression visibly froze for a moment.

A second-tier spiritual food costs at least one hundred low-grade spirit stones per serving.

Even she, usually, is reluctant to eat.

The main problem is that cultivators in the Qi Refining stage simply cannot digest the medicinal effects of second-tier spiritual food; most of the spiritual energy dissipates, making it a complete waste.

But remembering her earlier confident declaration of "order whatever," she gritted her teeth and snorted softly through her nose, "Order!"

"Then I won't stand on ceremony," Lu Yang said with a light laugh.

Then he actually checked off a second-tier spiritual food on the menu.

Qin Nanyue pursed her red lips, looking a little annoyed, when she saw that he actually dared to order: "Second-tier spiritual food is made with second-tier ingredients. Can you even digest it?"

Lu Yang blinked, looking at her innocently: "Eating spiritual food isn't for medicinal effects, it's not just for tasting. I just wanted to see if second-tier spiritual food tastes better."

Qin Nanyue's eyes widened: "???"

Lin Ying was also stunned: "???"

Qin Nanyue was speechless, her voice rising a half-octave: "Who eats spiritual food just to taste it?!"

Lin Ying, standing next to Qin Nanyue, couldn't help but chuckle to herself as she looked at Qin Nanyue's speechless expression.

She had known Nan Yue for so many years, and this was the first time she had ever seen the girl so choked up.

Qin Nanyue, with her sharp eyes, immediately caught Lin Ying's sly smile.

Her tone immediately turned sour: "Oh, so you've forgotten your sisters now that you have a lover? Yingying, you're actually laughing at me?! You weren't like this before!"

Lin Ying quickly waved her hands, saying hurriedly, "No! I wasn't laughing at you!"

Lu Yang chimed in with a mischievous grin, "Senior Sister Lin didn't refute the statement 'I'm your lover.'"

Lin Ying's body stiffened abruptly, and her cheeks visibly burned.

She let out a soft "Ah!" and covered her face with both hands, revealing only her bright red ear tips, with the skin peeking out between her fingers glowing red.

Seeing this, Qin Nanyue's previous gloom vanished, and she chuckled mischievously, teasingly drawing out her words, "Ew~~ Yingying is so embarrassed."

Lin Ying covered her face, her voice muffled, soft, and aggrieved: "You...you ganged up on me!"

She lowered her hand, glared at the two of them, her eyes glistening with tears, showing no intimidation whatsoever.

Lu Yang and Qin Nanyue exchanged a glance and burst out laughing simultaneously.