Where is the righteous fairy we were promised?

The two met by chance.

We temporarily cooperated some time ago and broke through the outermost layer of the eastern mountains.

Then they both broke through to the Qi Refining Perfection stage.

Despite Xiao Fan's exceptional talent, remarkable comprehension, and rapid progress in cultivation.

Moreover, whenever a crisis arises, she is always able to turn misfortune into good fortune and seize opportunities.

But in Lin Wanqing's view, most of the time it was just good luck.

If Xiao Fan continues to maintain this arrogant and overbearing attitude, he might suffer a great loss one day.

While remaining wary of the surrounding passersby and cultivators, Lin Wanqing transmitted her voice to Xiao Fan:

"Three years later, the major immortal sects will hold a public competition in Zhongzhou to recruit disciples."

At that time, a large number of cultivators will surely gather, and the crowd will be a mixed bag.

Showing up at a major competition would attract too much attention and could easily breed resentment afterward.

"Xiao Fan, I know you've always wanted to join a legitimate immortal sect..."

However, on ordinary days, the major immortal sects also recruit disciples, only with more tests.

"Couldn't you have gone a few years later? Why did you have to go and join the crowd?"

Xiao Fan chuckled and stretched lazily.

Then, in a rather casual manner, he replied to Lin Wanqing's suggestion:

"Wanqing, you know the difference."

How can the recruitment of disciples on ordinary days compare to the grand public competition held once every hundred years?

Moreover, I have a premonition...

"This trip to Zhongzhou to participate in the open competition might just bring a great opportunity!"

Lin Wanqing was too lazy to correct Xiao Fan's unauthorized calling her "Wanqing".

However, the grand competition held once every hundred years by the major immortal sects is a major event involving the entire Southern Wilderness Realm.

It had already attracted the attention of a large number of cultivators.

Their strength was meager, and they had no powerful backing.

Even during this period, the two were extremely lucky and successfully established their foundations.

But if they were to go to Zhongzhou to join in the fun, the dangers along the way would be enough to give them a headache.

Moreover, at that time, all the geniuses from the Southern Wilderness will gather in the Central Continent, all for this opportunity to become famous throughout the world!

Xiao Fan's decision to get involved at this time was not a wise one.

However, Lin Wanqing also knew that Xiao Fan was never one to listen to advice.

To put it nicely, Xiao Fan is decisive in character.

Once a decision is made, it cannot be changed; one must forge ahead relentlessly.

But to put it bluntly...

This is arrogance and stubbornness!

Lin Wanqing sighed and stopped trying to persuade Xiao Fan.

Xiao Fan said he had a premonition, and she also had a kind of premonition.

—If we follow Xiao Fan, perhaps an opportunity will come our way!

After thinking it over, Lin Wanqing decided to tell Xiao Fanyan about it.

They can continue to work together and travel to the Central Plains.

However, before she could even speak...

Xiao Fan, who was browsing the roadside vendors, seemed to have suddenly discovered something and excitedly transmitted his voice to her:

"Wanqing, wait a moment, I've found something good!"

After saying that, Xiao Fan disguised himself slightly, pretending to be a low-level Qi Refining cultivator.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, he walked straight to a stall set up by a middle-aged monk in the corner ahead.

At that moment, in front of that stall, there was a young male cultivator wearing a blue Taoist robe, picking and choosing items.

—This green-robed cultivator is none other than Jiang Ning!

Xiao Fan sensed it only slightly and knew that he was only at the sixth level of Qi Refining.

"With such strength, I doubt he would dare to compete with me!"

Xiao Fan thought to himself.

005 - Fateful Conflict

Xiao Fan curled his lip in disdain.

He completely ignored Jiang Ning, who was at the sixth level of Qi Refining.

Then, pretending to browse the goods, they also started picking and choosing from the stalls.

Xiao Fan appeared to be picking through miscellaneous items, but in reality, he kept his eyes glued to the dark-colored petal that looked withered.

If his intuition is correct...

This seemingly worthless dark petal could very well be his destiny!

Xiao Fan has now reached the peak of Qi Refining.

What he could intuitively sense at this moment was most likely a Foundation Establishment Treasure!

For any Qi Refining cultivator, Foundation Establishment artifacts are extremely precious and rare.

Even though Xiao Fan always believed he was exceptionally talented and had an extremely arrogant personality.

But he wouldn't let such a treasure be left to languish outside.

Even if he doesn't need it, he can leave it for Lin Wanqing to keep in reserve, in order to gain her favor.

Even if all else fails, you can still make a fortune by selling it at a later opportunity!

So, suppressing his excitement, Xiao Fan reached out and bought several common medicinal herbs from the surrounding area.

Then, taking advantage of the middle-aged monk's good mood, he was about to buy the dark petal as well.

"This tattered petal, I also..."

Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Ning picked up the dark-colored petal first and smiled:

"Okay, I'll take this one!"

Upon seeing this, Xiao Fan flew into a rage, glaring at Jiang Ning standing in front of him, and roared:

"Bastard!"

"who are you?"

"How dare you steal what I wanted?!"

Jiang Ning turned around expressionlessly and looked at Xiao Fan, who was glaring at him.

In fact, he noticed Xiao Fan and Lin Wanqing as soon as Xiao Fan appeared within a hundred meters of him.

But Jiang Ning didn't expect this either...

The conflict between him and the protagonist of Destiny came so quickly!

At this moment, Jiang Ning not only cursed Xiao Fan for having such a keen sense of smell, but also couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

"I was just thinking about where to seize your opportunity, and where to find the chosen one..."

"Perfect timing, a stroke of luck and a woman of destiny..."

“Now they are all here!”

……

Perhaps the commotion here is too great.

This small stall quickly attracted the spiritual senses of many cultivators.

Seeing this, Lin Wanqing frowned slightly and turned her gaze in this direction.

Jiang Ning immediately felt a familiar and strong sense of déjà vu.

Because at this moment, he knew...

Xiao Fan, the protagonist destined by fate, has already begun to slap the faces of arrogant villains!

So Jiang Ning immediately pretended to be puzzled and asked with a frown:

"Fellow Daoist, what are you saying?"

I was the one who arrived first, the one who chose this item first, and the one who bought it first.

Fellow Daoist should know the principle of first come, first served; why then talk of "grabbing"?

The many cultivators who were watching this scene were initially curious about what had just happened.

Hearing Jiang Ning's explanation, he immediately felt that what this rogue cultivator at the sixth level of Qi Refining said made a lot of sense.

Just then, the sunlight poured down, illuminating Jiang Ning's handsome face.

Dressed in a green robe, he stood tall and straight, like a pine tree standing in the wind, as gentle and refined as a jade bamboo.

Coupled with his rather elegant reply, he even seemed to possess a touch of ethereal grace.

In contrast...

Xiao Fan, who attempted to forcibly seize the item and initiated the insults, was extremely rude.

As a result, the rogue cultivators who were standing around watching the spectacle couldn't help but look at Xiao Fan with disdain.

Even worse, some people were whispering among themselves.