Infiltrating the righteous path? Just another place to be a sycophant.

Chapter 179 Two Hot Commodities

The three of them were led by Sister Shan to a luxurious, antique-style room. As soon as they entered, they smelled a refreshing and invigorating fragrance.

"This is our ancient ambergris. Only people like you two deserve something like this!"

Lu An and Hao Jian nodded, feeling very valued, which was great.

Zhao Dong, who was following behind them, was very cautious. Shan Jie, who was walking in front, would occasionally cast disdainful glances at him.

The three of them sat down, and someone immediately brought out brewed tea. However, there were only two cups of tea, which showed what kind of differential treatment it was.

Hao Jian, however, handed his cup of tea to Zhao Dong, saying, "Fellow Daoist Zhao, this tea is for you."

Zhao Dong was flattered and quickly waved his hand to refuse, saying, "Fellow Daoist Hao, there's no need for that, there's no need for that..."

Hao Jian, however, adopted the demeanor of a domineering CEO: "What are you saying? You drink it, or you'll be disrespecting us."

"Alright then... Thank you, Fellow Daoist Hao."

Seeing that he couldn't refuse any longer, Zhao Dong quickly agreed and accepted the tea with both hands.

"Someone, bring another cup of tea."

Sister Shan greeted him again, and soon another cup of tea was served to Hao Jian.

"Same as my self-introduction, my name is Yi Xingshan, and I am one of the managers of this Hongyin Pavilion."

"I hope I can help you all find your soulmate!"

Yi Xingshan enthusiastically introduced herself, seemingly eager to make a good impression on the two of them.

After all, there are not many cultivators in the Yuan Tian Sacred Sect, and even fewer who have left.

The two glanced at Yi Xingshan, then gave a blank "oh".

She was given the cold shoulder.

"Alright, it seems you two don't like to waste time. I wonder what kind of partner you'd like to find as your Daoist companion?"

Yi Xingshan suppressed her anger and asked with a smile.

Stay calm. You're here to do business, not to find a partner.

Lu An said coldly, "I have no requirements. You can decide what to do."

They all came here to work as security guards, are they really that close?

Hao Jian said seriously, "I don't know. If possible, I would like to find a sword spirit as my Daoist partner."

Lu An glanced at Hao Jian.

This guy, he really dares to say that.

Wow, you're going to just marry a sword, right?

Although he hasn't gone crazy yet, he has the potential to do so.

"Fellow Daoist Hao, please don't joke around. How can a sword spirit become a Daoist partner?"

"Besides, if you two don't have any ideas, then I can't really make a recommendation..."

Yi Xingshan felt embarrassed, wondering what was going on. They came without saying a word; how could she recommend them?

"Well then, let me ask first, I wonder which peak you two fellow Daoists studied under in the Yuan Tian Sacred Sect, and which elder you followed in your cultivation?"

"I am a disciple of Tianjian Peak of the Yuantian Holy Sect. My master is Li Zhenchun, one of the five great sword gods of our time!" Hao Jian said with great pride.

It seems that the title of "Master" has indeed brought him many benefits.

Yi Xingshan's face instantly lit up with admiration.

“I… my master is Wufeng. Because my master had just entered the Yuantian Holy Sect not long ago, he was assigned a peak, but it didn’t have a name, so… it was called Wuming Peak.”

This is the truth. Shen Xuzi assigned him a peak, but he hasn't moved in yet, so he doesn't have a name.

Yi Xingshan was stunned.

An unnamed peak? What kind of peak is that?

The various peaks of the Yuan Tian Sacred Sect are widely known in the cultivation world. Many people who have not yet entered the Yuan Tian Sacred Sect are speculating about which peak they will be assigned to for cultivation once they do.

However, he said it was not surprising that his master had just joined the Yuan Tian Sheng Sect.

However, this results in a high water content.

Could this guy be a fraud who just got lucky by following a good master and managed to get into the Yuan Tian Sheng Sect?

The disciple didn't work hard, but the master did.

But to have formed a nascent soul at such a young age can be considered a remarkable talent!

Even the shills from the Yuan Tian Sheng Zong sect are far superior to those from outside.

But Yuan Tian Sheng Zong is the number one righteous sect, so it can't be too outrageous, right?

"Then...does Fellow Daoist Lu's master have a name?"

"I know that Junior Brother Lu's master is Lu An, the strongest elder of our Yuan Tian Sacred Sect!"

"Lu An? Elder Lu, does the Yuan Tian Sacred Sect have such an elder?"

Yi Xingshan looked at the maids around her with a puzzled expression, while the maids shrugged, indicating that they did not know.

"I wonder if you know Elder Lu? Have you heard of the person in Ping'an City who fought against Gu Leilong, or the Shi family's tribulation?"

"I've heard about this. I heard it's a cultivator named Lu An, who is also... an elder of the Yuan Tian Sacred Sect..."

The more Yi Xingshan talked, the more she felt something was wrong.

She quickly realized what was happening.

"Could it be that Elder Lu you're talking about is that one?"

"That's right, and Junior Brother Lu Ping is Elder Lu's only disciple. I don't need to say more about his future, do I?"

Hao Jian was extremely pleased with himself, as if he were the one showing off.

"He's actually Elder Lu's disciple! I was so blind to his greatness! I was so blind to his greatness!"

Yi Xingshan was shocked; she never expected to run into a celebrity's apprentice here.

Even though I know I'm just exaggerating, it still feels really good to be praised like this.

What's wrong with people having a little vanity?

"Gentlemen, it might be difficult for us to find suitable partners for you right now. Perhaps you could wait a little longer?"

Yi Xingshan didn't look at Zhao Dong once throughout the entire process, which showed her disdain for him.

After all, if these two hadn't spoken up, he wouldn't have been qualified to be here.

Zhao Dong was also feeling extremely uneasy, wondering why this thing had brought him along when it wasn't supposed to be a place for disciples to cultivate.

Given my own level, competition is impossible. I've been dragged into this to make a fool of myself and highlight the worth of these two, which is probably true.

It's really frustrating. Who told him to be just a rogue cultivator without any sect or faction?

He's almost three hundred years old and has barely managed to reach the Nascent Soul stage.

These younger generations, however, reach the Nascent Soul stage before they are even a hundred years old—that's the difference.

This is how my life will be; breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage is still a long way off.

"Forget it, let's go take a look ourselves."

"Actually, I would be very happy if you could find me a Blade & Soul girl."

“Uh… Fellow Daoist Hao, these conditions are a bit difficult, but as a fellow sword cultivator, I might be able to introduce you to a partner.”

Hao Jian ignored them, as did Lu An. The two walked straight outside, intending to take a look at the Red Marriage Pavilion.

They were immediately placed in a VIP suite, and they didn't even know what this place was like.

"Quickly find the information on those young, talented female cultivators; I want to screen them myself."

"Sister Shan, those nuns and such have already paid money, shouldn't we prioritize introducing them to them?"

"A bunch of old fogies, so difficult to please. They're old and demanding. If we introduce them to others, won't we just drive these two away? Do you want to offend the people of the Yuan Tian Holy Sect?"

"Don't reveal a single word to them, or those two good-for-nothings will ruin them! You'll be out of a job then too!"

Upon hearing this, the maid hurriedly left to gather information.

Yi Xingshan also hurriedly followed, showing how much importance she attached to it.

After all, in the cultivation world, it is said that one should consider wealth, companions, methods, and land, but talent is still the most important factor. With their talent, they can reach the Nascent Soul stage before the age of a hundred, making them extremely sought-after talents.

Who wouldn't want a Daoist partner with immense potential and a powerful future cultivation level?

Moreover, both of them are backed by the number one righteous sect, so their future is even more extraordinary!

Their masters are all prominent figures. If people knew about this kind of person, wouldn't they be snapped up like crazy?

Just as Yi Xingshan was wondering what to do, she suddenly slapped her thigh and said, "That's right, hurry up and go find my cousin and my younger cousin!"

Chapter 180 Dowry of 300,000

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, why did you leave Lin Shen City before?"

Zhao Dong straightened his back and sat upright, though his expression was slightly uneasy. He said to the woman in front of him, "I left Lin Shen City to seek opportunities. As you know, cultivation is all about seizing opportunities."

The female cultivator nodded and said, "Oh, is that so? Then, what kind of opportunity are you looking for, fellow cultivator?"

"Well, my spirit sword is even better now, and my cultivation has improved a lot. I'm about to break through to the Nascent Soul stage."

"Are you about to break through to the Nascent Soul stage? What is your current cultivation level, fellow cultivator?"

"Nascent Soul... seventh level of Nascent Soul..."

"I see that you are almost three hundred years old, and you are currently at the seventh level of the Nascent Soul stage. Could it be that you have had some fortuitous opportunity that allowed you to break through the last three levels at once?"

"I...I'm still working hard...cultivation can't be rushed."

Zhao Dong said somewhat awkwardly.

"Oh, so you mean this so-called 'time'? Maybe several hundred years?"

"Well, almost."

The two fell silent, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

In fact, there aren't many people in the cultivation world who reach the middle stage of the Nascent Soul realm at the age of five or six hundred. However, in Lin Shen City, being over two hundred years old is already considered outdated.

Who can blame them when this place is so chaotic?

Zhao Dong knew this, but if he wanted to take it a step further, he would need to practice dual cultivation.

If you don't engage in dual cultivation, you'll need other opportunities, but the opportunity for dual cultivation is the easiest to grasp and the easiest to obtain.

However, it seems that the opportunity for dual cultivation is too difficult to grasp now.

Because he always felt that the female cultivator in front of him had a somewhat aloof and superior air about her.

"May I ask, fellow Daoist, what is your cultivation level?"

"Me? Can't you tell? Eighth level of Golden Core."

"Oh...it's alright. I can help you break through to the Nascent Soul stage. I have some pills in my storage ring. If you're willing to become my Daoist partner, we..."

"Fellow Daoist, I haven't finished asking yet. Which sect are you from? Or where are you reporting for duty?"

"I... belong to no sect or faction, so I'm quite carefree..."

"Oh... freelancing?"

"Yes, it is……"

In the cultivation world, it is always easier to cultivate if you have the backing of a major sect.

Except for a few rogue cultivators who have extraordinary opportunities, luck, or talent, for whom sects are merely a constraint, most people still need to cultivate within sects.

At least all kinds of insurance are provided, and if you get injured, someone from the sect will come to your rescue.

Furthermore, major sects have special spirit stone accounts for purchasing real estate, as well as annual sect annuities.