Chapter 805 - 22: Loose Cultivator

Chapter 805: Chapter 22: Loose Cultivator

Jiuxiao Building isn’t just a single tower; it’s a massive complex, dazzling with lights and bustling with people at night. The outer areas are for ordinary people, while the truly fascinating inner towers are generally inaccessible to most. The further in, the more prosperous it appears, with scantily clad women everywhere... it almost resembles a classy brothel.

Li Xin took out the disguise case given by Miss Aries, and his appearance began to change, transforming into the likeness of his past life. He pulled out a mirror and glanced at himself, feeling a bit disoriented momentarily.

Like Granny Liu visiting the Grand View Garden for the first time, Li Xin cheerfully observed along the way until he arrived at the Martial Arts Arena. It was here that the initial selections were held, with dozens of competitions occurring simultaneously. There were also spectator seats; people stood watching, holding betting slips in hand. Jiuxiao Building controlled the largest piece of entertainment here; it’s a very pragmatic sect.

Managing the arena were two female disciples of Jiuxiao Building: one seductive and alluring, the other pure and charming. The key was, they looked exactly alike.

While in line, Li Xin stared for a long time, recalling the spot-the-difference games from his past life. These twin disciples were so alike, it was like a copy-paste challenge. If their styles weren’t entirely different, he’d find no differences, not to mention the parts unseen beneath their clothes.

"Loose Cultivator?" The seductive woman glanced at Li Xin’s identification badge and furrowed her brow.

Even though he didn’t know what the inside of Jiuxiao Building was like, just by looking at these two receptionists, their looks were not the absolute best, but undeniably high-quality. Their figures and charms had their unique appeal, exuding varying beauty between sultry allure and shy innocence. Li Xin couldn’t help but take a few extra glances.

Jiuxiao Building didn’t really favor loose cultivators. Having a sect implies rules. Loose cultivators lack resources, and tend to be chaotic and unscrupulous. If it weren’t for Li Xin’s fresh aura, he would’ve been directly expelled.

"Do you want to be a warm-up sparring partner?" The youthful and naive Yun Le asked curiously.

"I’d prefer to directly participate in battles. But if that’s not possible, sparring is fine too." Li Xin nodded.

In the outer area of the Martial Arts Arena, winning one round rewards three gold coins. Yellow Level sect disciples advance after three consecutive victories; ordinary sect disciples need ten victories with a win rate over 60% to advance to the inner area. Failing in the inner area incurs penalties, requiring a comeback through the outer area.

The registration fee is one gold coin.

Sparring doesn’t require a registration fee. If wearing protective gear, it’s 50 Lira; without wearing gear, it’s 200 Lira to one gold coin, priced according to the sparring opponent’s level. Many sect disciples who aren’t short on funds prefer more expensive sparring.

The registration fee discontented Li Xin. Why must one pay when providing effort and presence? No wonder Jiuxiao Building is so vast; they profit both inside and out.

"According to the rules, loose cultivators are akin to miscellaneous disciples; you must start as a sparring partner, 50 per session. You’re a newbie, so let me remind you: no counterattacks. Counterattacking voids payment; service must be good. Poor service incurs deductions."

"Does ’no counterattacks’ mean no retaliating or even defending?" Li Xin asked, finding the task challenging.

"Are you dumb? Just no counterattacking; you can still defend. If you die or get injured, we won’t compensate," Yun Le frowned.

"Alright, thank you. But I’d still like to know how to join the battles in the Martial Arts Arena." Li Xin inquired, aware sparring wasn’t enough. Given how explicit the rules were, there should be a way; battles offer better rewards.

"You can’t. Generally, only official disciples from the major sects are eligible. Sadly, you don’t qualify under special circumstances either," the seductive Yun Yu patiently explained. "Go straight ahead, someone will guide you."

Li Xin bowed and proceeded forward.

After Li Xin left, Yun Le looked at Yun Yu in confusion, "Sis, why let him in? Couldn’t we have just kicked him out?"

"Loose cultivators have it tough; let’s give him a chance. He can’t stir much trouble," Yun Yu smiled.

"Sis, did you hear about Elder Wang going to Martial Heart Sect?"

"I heard Fang Qingning is still stuck in past glories, longing to return to Earth Level, despite the years."

"With Elder Wang from Ten Thousand Swords Sect, who knows, there might be a turning point."

"Wang Paozhang is capable, but not fit to be a Teaching Elder. He even drove geniuses to isolation with his scolding. Who dares hire him now? Away from Ten Thousand Swords Sect, he loses his status."

The sisters sighed, but sect ups and downs are common; neither Martial Heart Sect nor Elder Wang is the first or the last.

This path holds no competitors for them; Jiuxiao Building faces its fiercest rivalry within. Dark Level Yin Yang Sect might bear some semblance, but their Demonic Charm Technique is low-tier, posing no threat.

"Sis, we’ve been exiled here for nearly six months. When can we return to the sect to cultivate?" Yun Le pouted.

"We need to prove ourselves. It was your fault for causing trouble," Yun Yu fondly ruffled her sister’s hair.

"Hmph, I’m a seductive woman, not a prostitute. Someone dared attempt force; if he managed, I’d let him, but he’s just a slippery eel," Yun Le pouted in defiance.

Yun Yu patted Yun Le’s head. Both were Yin-yang sect’s inner sect disciples, siblings. Yun Le violated internal rules, and Yun Yu accompanied to protect her from further folly.

Jiuxiao Sect disciples don’t train within Jiuxiao Building, but at the sect headquarters in the spirit-rich outskirts. Jiuxiao Sect commands the best land among Azure Dragon grounds, with disciples rotating here for missions, gaining Wish Power. Yet being punished with chores is purely a time-wasting test of character.

Outer disciples engage in flesh trades and excel in charm techniques; most have average talent, rare in cultivation excellence. But inner disciples are all high-skilled seductive women.

The night was crowded, and eventually Yun Yu and Yun Le forgot about the brief encounter.

"Two Elders, something’s wrong," an outer disciple rushed over, saying.

"What’s happened to make you so flustered?" Yun Yu asked.

"We had tonight’s matches originally arranged, yet now thirty people refuse to fight," the managing outer disciple said bitterly, "and five matches had bets placed."

Yun Yu’s eyes turned sharp, instantly suspecting someone orchestrating against Jiuxiao Building, a frequent occurrence, swiftly addressed by Jiuxiao Building. "What’s the reason?"

"They said they can’t even beat a sparring partner, so what’s the point of competing? They’re like eggplants after the frost."

"Sparring partner?"

"Yes, some unknown sparring partner drove these people to forfeit."