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Ling Xiu rummaged through the clutter in the abandoned treasure pavilion, his fingertips sweeping over countless broken magical artifacts and ineffective pills.

But there was still no trace of the silver bracelet.

As for the silver bracelet she mentioned, Ling Xiu most likely guessed that it was probably not here at all.

If it were something valuable, it might have been picked up by other disciples and taken outside the sect to exchange for money in the market.

The more the girl looked at Ling Xiu, the more she disliked him.

He immediately spoke up and stopped him.

"You old good-for-nothing, I don't have time to waste with you. I'm giving you two days to find the silver bracelet for me. If you don't, I'll make you suffer terribly!"

A cold glint flashed in her eyes, and she spoke sharply.

"This disciple understands and will do everything in my power to search."

Ling Xiu lowered his head and looked at the girl, then quickly responded in a low voice, his appearance extremely humble.

"Hmph! What a garbage place."

The girl, her face full of disgust, uttered a single sentence before leaping away on her flying sword.

Ling Xiu took a deep breath.

After calming down for a long time, I finally found a place to sit down, took off my coat, and looked at the clear footprints left on my back.

What surged in my heart was not just hatred, but also a deep sense of lament about my own insignificance.

He clenched his fists tightly.

"I must endure this. When I reach my limit and no longer need to endure, I will make those who have wronged me pay double!"

The cultivation world is inherently a dog-eat-dog world. If one is soft-hearted, how can one survive in this cruel world?

If Grandpa had had sufficient cultivation back then, how could he have lost his life?

Looking out the window, I felt a deep sense of desolation.

"The path of cultivation... is arduous, but I will persevere no matter what!"

Becoming stronger was his only obsession!

The most important thing right now is to figure out how to deal with that girl; she will definitely come back in two days.

Ling Xiuzheng was deep in thought.

Just then, another figure appeared on a sword in the Ruined Treasure Pavilion.

Ling Xiu breathed a slight sigh of relief when he saw who it was.

This person was none other than Bai Luoqing, who had brought him into the sect along with Yun Ziling.

Ling Xiu has always been grateful for the help the other party offered.

He quickly stepped forward and bowed in greeting.

"So it's Senior Brother Bai."

Bai Luoqing's face was full of anxiety, her eyes were cold, and she nodded slightly.

"Junior Brother Ling Xiu? Was Senior Sister Ye Jingyun here just now?"

Bai Luoqing got straight to the point, without any unnecessary words.

"What? Senior Sister Jingyun?"

Ling Xiu looked astonished. It turned out that the domineering girl from earlier was Senior Sister Ye Jingyun.

Zhao Tianyu had come all the way to the Abandoned Treasure Pavilion specifically to search for the Hundred Herbs Dew Spirit Grass, all for her sake.

Seeing Bai Luoqing's anxious appearance, her eyes were still looking towards the inside of the pavilion.

Ling Xiu quickly regained his composure and once again adopted that timid demeanor.

He replied to Bai Luoqing respectfully.

"Reporting to Senior Brother Bai, Senior Sister Jingyun did come, but she has already left, and she seemed very angry."

As he spoke, he deliberately shifted the fabric of his clothes slightly behind him, allowing Bai Luoqing to see the shoe prints remaining on his back.

Bai Luoqing didn't care at all, instead appearing to know everything.

He spoke in his usual cool and aloof tone.

"Junior Brother Ling Xiu, this Senior Sister Jing Yun is not someone to be trifled with. It seems you have already offended her, and things may not go well for you in the future."

Senior Sister Ye Jingyun is notoriously arrogant and domineering in our Qingyun Sect. Her grandfather is Ye Chunqiu, a Tongxuan Realm elder in the sect. No one in the entire sect dares to provoke her easily.

Many of my fellow disciples avoid Senior Sister Ye Jingyun. She's been spoiled since childhood and has always bullied the weak. This time, I'm afraid no one can protect you.

Bai Luoqing paused for a moment at this point.

Seeing that Ling Xiu's face remained calm, he continued.

"You should know the status of the Profound Realm cultivator in the Azure Cloud Sect. Elder Ye Chunqiu is incredibly powerful; who in the sect would dare to disrespect him?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiu's face showed a hint of fear.

"What? Senior Sister Jingyun's grandfather is Elder Ye Chunqiu? This is terrible! Senior Brother Bai, you must find a way to protect this old man!"

Senior Sister Jingyun will be coming again in two days. She wants me to help her find her lost silver bracelet…”

Ling Xiu revealed in detail the purpose of Ye Jingyun's visit.

Seeing the fear on Ling Xiu's face, Bai Luoqing secretly sneered.

He then lowered his voice and said solemnly.

"This matter is not difficult to handle, Junior Brother Ling Xiu. Then I will tell you frankly. The silver bracelet that Senior Sister Jing Yun is looking for is not only a birthday gift given to her by Elder Ye."

I've heard that bracelet is a top-tier treasure, extremely important to her. If you're lucky enough to find it, don't give it to her immediately... You should understand what I mean by its power.

Ling Xiu pretended to be confused and shook his head.

"If I don't give it to her, and she finds out, won't I be in trouble?"

"Junior Brother Ling Xiu, if you find the bracelet, just hand it over to me. Don't worry, with me here, you'll be safe and sound!"

Bai Luoqing smiled slightly and patted Ling Xiu's shoulder.

His little bit of cleverness couldn't possibly fool Ling Xiu, who had lived for a hundred years.

However, Ling Xiu did not expose him on the spot, but remained calm and composed.

"Junior Brother Ling, hand the bracelet to me, and I will pass it on to Senior Sister Jingyun. With my intervention, she will naturally stop causing you trouble."

I have a good relationship with Senior Sister Jingyun, and she gives me face.

Seeing that Ling Xiu was listening attentively, Bai Luoqing continued speaking.

"I believe that Junior Brother Ling Xiu has lived a long life and can understand some things."

Let me pass it on to her; it's good for both of us, a win-win situation.

"From now on in the sect, your senior brother will take good care of you. I will definitely lend a hand whenever I can."

Ling Xiu nodded slowly, but inwardly he sneered.

This person clearly wanted to use the bracelet as an opportunity to curry favor with Ye Jingyun.

But then I thought, even if I did find the bracelet and give it to him, it wouldn't be such a bad thing.

"Brother Bai, your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated. If I am fortunate enough to find the bracelet, I will deliver it to you immediately!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Luoqing's face immediately broke into a smile.

It seems this old man isn't too dull-witted.

"Very good. Seeing that you are living a difficult life here, your senior brother will give you three low-grade spirit stones and two immortal spirit herbs."

"This one is the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, and the other is the Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass, both of which help cultivators gather Qi."

Remember, once you find the silver bracelet, you must hand it over to me first.

"Junior brother will remember this. Thank you for your generous gift, Senior Brother Bai. Take care, Senior Brother!"

Ling Xiu watched Bai Luoqing depart on her sword, the humble and submissive expression on his face vanishing instantly.

Instead, a cold smile appeared on his face.

Back in his wooden hut, he took out the three low-grade spirit stones and two spirit herbs.

"Is Senior Brother Bai truly kind-hearted? Does he really think I can't see through your thoughts?"

From the moment Ling Xiu first met Bai Luoqing in Qingzhu Village, he knew from the indifferent and disdainful look in Bai Luoqing's eyes that this person had never respected him.

This action is nothing more than using oneself as a stepping stone to curry favor with the powerful and wealthy.

Ling Xiu stopped thinking about it and threw the three low-grade spirit stones and two spirit herbs into the Qiankun Xuan Gourd.

The next morning.

He tilted the Qiankun Xuan Gourd and poured out its contents. Sure enough, the spirit stones and spirit herbs had all been upgraded in grade.

Three lustrous and translucent mid-grade spirit stones, plus two top-grade spirit herbs rich in spiritual energy.

The fragrant herbs exude a refreshing aroma that is intoxicating.

"It's done!"

Ling Xiu could not hide his excitement, and his eyes gleamed.