CHAPTER 27
The Most Generous Man Under Heaven!
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Pei Yunxiao couldn't fathom it—such a promising young talent, just how poor must his family be!
He'd turn down a celestial-tier cultivation technique!
Coming to me for money!
"If you cultivate this Immortal-tier technique, I guarantee your path to immortality will be unobstructed. With dedicated practice, your future will surely be…"
"Shut up! I asked if you have money, not to hear your nonsense!"
Ye Qinghan was getting annoyed, and so was Pei Yunxiao.
"You're beyond hope!"
Shi Yao wanted it, but she dared not compete with Ye Qinghan.
She could only watch longingly from the sidelines, looking pitiful…
"Sis…"
Ye Qinghan's fox-like eyes swept over Shi Yao nearby. Heh! An idea struck him!
"Aren't you giving away anything else with this cultivation technique?"
Pei Yunxiao froze. Huh?
"How about I give you a divine sword?"
"Deal!"
Pei Yunxiao smiled. So that's it—he wanted a magical artifact!
But trading a single immortal sword for a disciple of such innate talent was no loss at all!
With a flick of his wrist, a lower-grade immortal-tier cultivation technique radiating multicolored light and a jade-green immortal sword slowly floated before them.
Ye Qinghan saw it—it was hers!
Before Pei Yunxiao could explain, she reached out into thin air. A sword case suddenly appeared, instantly unfolding to swallow the immortal sword inside.
Ignoring Pei Yunxiao, Ye Qinghan turned her gaze to the pitiful little girl beside them.
"This sword is for me, but the cultivation technique is for you, Shiyu. How about that?"
Shiyao's eyes widened in utter disbelief!
"Really? Sister!"
"If Master found out I accepted someone else's cultivation technique, he'd punish me! Little sister possesses brilliant talent, surpassing mine in every way. With this divine art, she'll surely become even more formidable!"
"Sister! Shiyuo has no way to repay you!"
Shiyao was nearly moved to tears. Her sister had actually set aside the divine cultivation technique and given it to her!
If Ye Qinghan weren't also a girl, Shiyu would have offered herself in gratitude right then and there!
No! Even if she were a girl, Shiyu could still…
"Sister only asks that you stay far from me and our master. You must not risk your life!"
"But Sister…"
Though Shiyu felt affection, her heart ached with reluctance. She had now set her heart on Sister Qinghan!
Sister Qinghan was the kindest person in all the world!
How could such a sister face the consequences if she lost her cultivation techniques?
"Sister, do not hesitate. Once you return, be cautious and discreet. This matter must never be revealed."
Sister Qinghan's sincerity moved Shiyao to tears—she had never encountered such kindness in her life!
She accepted the cultivation technique, nodding tearfully.
Seeing Shiyu accept the cultivation technique, Ye Qinghan finally snapped back to reality and glanced at Pei Yunxiao's darkened expression…
"What? You wouldn't dare take back what you've already given away, would you?"
"…
"Young lady, do you truly hold my Immortal-tier cultivation technique in such low regard?"
Pei Yunxiao couldn't understand it. Any other person, upon seeing an Immortal-tier cultivation technique, would practically fight tooth and nail for it.
But you two sisters? Here you are, refusing it!
How come when it comes to you two, Immortal-tier cultivation techniques turn into something everyone despises?
Though Pei Yunxiao understood Ye Qinghan had her reasons, he didn't press further. He was merely a wisp of spiritual awareness.
It didn't matter which of them obtained the technique. Their physical bodies had long perished in the Immortal Realm. This transmission of the Way was merely an attempt to perpetuate the lineage.
Fortunately, Li Shiyao possessed some aptitude. With this cultivation technique, she might not necessarily lose to Ye Qinghan.
"It's not about my preferences. It's mainly that my master dislikes it. My master favors valuable things."
Uh…
Pei Yunxiao said no more, turning to leave as the illusion gradually dissipated.
"Auntie! You're back!"
The moment she opened her eyes, Xu Zhanfeng slid to his knees before her with practiced ease.
"Don't jump the gun—I'm not dead yet!"
Ye Qinghan swept the treasure hall clean, finding nothing of real value. The highest-grade item was merely a mid-tier Heavenly Grade fan.
But Ye Qinghan didn't mind. She could take it back to her master, who could turn trash into treasure!
"Shiyao, help your sister look around. See if there's any gold or something."
Li Shiyu froze. Gold… gold?
"Xu Zhanfeng, go take down all the paintings on the walls. This stuff should fetch a pretty penny!"
"Right away, Grandma!"
It was like bandits raiding a village. Ye Qinghan fully embraced the spirit of the moment, emptying the entire treasure hall. She even had Xu Zhanfeng scrape every last bit of gold paint off the pillars!
Only after stowing everything into her Jade Pendant did Ye Qinghan finally feel a bit happier, her mood lifting considerably!
Once I sell all these treasures for gold, my master will surely praise me!
"Sister Qinghan, I can understand taking the gold paint from the pillars, but really, taking the floor tiles too…?"
"Sis, you're the Sacred Maiden of Holy Mountain. You just don't know the value of things until you're in charge!"
"Huh?" Shiyu was utterly bewildered. How did this relate to what she was saying?
Ye Qinghan directed Xu Zhanfeng to clean up the battlefield while patiently lecturing Li Shiyu!
"You know, when you eat a meat bun, the meat costs money, the dough costs money, and even the labor to mince it into filling costs money! Without money, Sister would go hungry!"
"Such hardship! Sister… Shiyu has wronged you!"
"In Lingxian Hall, it's just you and Master. If you don't work hard to save money, not only will you go hungry, but you'll get beaten too!"
"Huh? Sister, look at this bracelet of mine…"
"Ah! Thank you, little sister. I'll take it then!"
Without a second thought, Ye Qinghan slid the gem-encrusted gold bracelet off Li Shiyu's arm!
"Sis, hey…"
Shiyao sensed something was terribly wrong, yet she couldn't pinpoint what it was!
But her sister wouldn't harm her, right?
"Sister, shouldn't we head back now?"
"Why go back? There are still so many rare treasures left to collect!"
Shiyao was baffled, and Xu Zhanfeng was equally perplexed. They had thoroughly explored this secret realm, and Xu Zhanfeng was certain they hadn't missed a single spot!
Ye Qinghan smiled, gathered all the treasures, set up a small table at the secret realm's entrance, and began collecting tolls.
This scene stunned Shi Yao. They had forgotten to rob the cultivators within the secret realm!
Ye Qinghan sat nearby, while Shiyu, like a maid, perched on his lap, fanning him with a folding fan.
Xu Zhanfeng stood at the entrance like a formidable gatekeeper, radiating authority.
To exit this secret realm, one must surrender all wealth and half of their heavenly treasures!
"This is outrageous! Fellow Daoist, look at this monster—he's forcibly blocking the path to rob us!"
"Reason?" Xu Zhanfeng had finally found his chance to redeem himself—he truly wasn't a match for that old hag!
But dealing with these Foundation Establishment punks? That was a piece of cake!
After a few moves, anyone who tried to reason with them was now spitting blood…
Xu Zhanfeng pointed at the line of cultivators standing by the secret realm's entrance, glaring with his dead man's eyes as he bellowed.
"Listen up! Every treasure in this secret realm belongs to Ye Qinghan, the Immortal Lady! We're doing you a solid by letting you keep half. You still want to haggle?"
"Troublemakers! Thorns in our side! Come on, try us!"
Xu Zhanfeng's great sword stood like a gate, blocking the entrance to the secret realm. Even if the cultivators were furious, they could do nothing…
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