Chapter 852 - 69: Honest Confrontation

Chapter 852: Chapter 69: Honest Confrontation

"I accidentally ended up in the Divine Land, so I decided to stay here. I have no special purpose, I just came to Jiuxiao Building’s Martial Arts Arena to earn some living expenses," Li Xin spread his hands and said.

"Brother Ren, you must be joking. Liu Zhongyang and Ku Chan both came for you, right? If I’m not mistaken, they want to invite Brother Ren to join their Sect," Bao Yu’Er sat in front of Li Xin and picked up the wine pot to pour a drink for him.

"They might have that intention, but I don’t plan to join any Sect for now," Li Xin said, not holding back, and the two lightly clinked their cups together.

The wine was good, though not as flavorful as Fatty Nine’s, exquisite but lacking in warmth. ℯℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

"Since Brother Ren hasn’t agreed to them yet, could you consider joining our Jiuxiao Sect?" Bao Yu’Er asked very directly.

Li Xin looked at Bao Yu’Er. Her veil seemed to be some kind of Secret Item, preventing him from perceiving any trace behind it. Logically, as the Young Sect Master of Jiuxiao Building, Bao Yu’Er’s cultivation should be quite high, yet Li Xin felt no seductive magic from her, not even more than the professional ladies outside. Since entering this room, it felt like she was negotiating business with him.

Could it be another realm altogether?

"What advantages are there in joining Jiuxiao Sect?" Li Xin asked evasively.

"You can choose any Jiuxiao Sect disciple without a Dual Cultivation Partner as your partner, enjoy the treatment of a Guest Elder, receive a monthly allowance of Spirit Stones, purchase anything at a 20% discount in Jiuxiao Building’s businesses, and participate in the Martial Arts Arena without any fees, with rewards doubled for victories," Bao Yu’Er explained.

"Oh, does that include the Young Sect Master yourself?" Li Xin asked.

Bao Yu’Er nodded, "Yes, it includes me, but you wouldn’t choose me."

"Oh, why?" Li Xin asked curiously.

"Choosing me would definitely make you regret it," Bao Yu’Er said very directly.

"It seems the Young Sect Master is quite confident in her charm," Li Xin remarked, though he had little interest in seductive women, this girl had a bit of audacity. From the moment she entered, he felt no allure, yet she certainly had a strong personality.

"Brother Ren, you’ve got it wrong, that’s not what I meant. If you could choose me, it would actually be a favor to me, I’d be happier, but it’s not the way of friends," Bao Yu’Er replied.

Li Xin hurriedly waved his hand, "Wait a minute, are you Bao Yu’Er?"

Bao Yu’Er nodded.

Li Xin was a bit baffled; ever since he came to the Divine Land, Bao Yu’Er was in his ear as the heartthrob, one of the most charming women in the Divine Land. With the seductive woman’s reputation, she should be adept at ensnaring men. But truthfully, since entering the room, he felt nothing, merely confirmed that she had a great figure, fair skin, and lovely eyes, not like a veteran in the art of seduction, nor someone pursuing a na?ve and pure green tea persona. Yun Le was the lively and innocent type, certainly not a green tea, at least he hadn’t sensed it. Yun Yu adopted a sexy, gentle, and intellectual style. Seductive women had their own cultivation aura or persona, even Tang Yinxiao himself followed a high-cold path that kept people at a distance, a specific cure for Luthor-type affluent young masters.

"Brother Ren, I don’t know how to put it, maybe I should make things clearer," Bao Yu’Er said, starting to remove her veil, Li Xin quickly motioned, "Young Sect Master, hold on a minute, though I’m curious about your appearance, do we have any weird rules here?"

"Rules?" Bao Yu’Er paused, asking curiously.

"Like if I see your true face, I’ll have to take responsibility, or you’ll charge me heavily," Li Xin said with some anxiety.

Bao Yu’Er couldn’t help but laugh softly, the sound was exceptionally pleasing, Li Xin often heard that some women could captivate souls with just their voice, he used to think it was exaggeration, but now he believed.

Bao Yu’Er then studied Li Xin; this person was so amusing, yet thinking about her situation quickly made her stop laughing, she sighed gently, "No, it’s just that seeing my face makes things simpler."

Saying this, she took off her veil, and for a moment the room fell silent, Li Xin’s pupils shrank to the size of beans, inhaling sharply.

What had he seen?

Why does a perfectly good person have such a face?

Bao Yu’Er’s eyes were beautiful, a dynamic beauty capable of conveying many emotions with a single glance. But beneath that, how to describe it, there was a nose and mouth, twisted into a bizarre state, and it clashed with this otherwise beautiful physique, causing a strong visual impact, making one want to retch, even more impactful than the Fallen’s appearance.

Next moment, Li Xin’s pupils turned pale, scanning the grotesque face, ... it’s not a mask, nor did he discover any Hidden Power.

Bao Yu’Er had already put her veil back on, "Brother Ren, no disguise, I was born like this."

"How could this be?"

"Brother Ren means to say, how did I become the Young Sect Master, why do people outside say I’m a breathtaking beauty?" Bao Yu’Er asked blandly.

Li Xin nodded seriously.

"It’s simple, the Sect Master is my mother. I wasn’t like this as a child, but began changing as I grew up, then started wearing a veil. Everyone believed I must be a beauty, I actually dislike strangers and am not very eloquent, but everyone thinks I’m lovely, must be beautiful, even more so than my mother." Bao Yu’Er explained.

Li Xin was stunned... If he hadn’t seen Bao Yu’Er’s appearance, no matter how she behaved, he would have assumed it was the seductive woman’s ploy, even if she kept people at a distance, he would merely feel unworthy.

"Ah!" Li Xin suddenly slapped his thigh sharply, "Knowing your secret, should I be worried about being silenced?"

Bao Yu’Er laughed again uncontrollably, "That’s not it, I want to ask Brother Ren for help."

"Go ahead."

"I look like this due to the seductive woman’s Karmic Force. More precisely, it’s my mother’s Karmic Force transferred to me, making me unpleasant to see. But as Jiuxiao Sect’s Young Sect Master, I must have a Dual Cultivation Partner; otherwise, the Elders in the Sect will surely arrange it. So, I need someone to help shield me. I’d like Brother Ren to pretend to be my Dual Cultivation Partner when needed, of course, Brother Ren can propose any conditions," Bao Yu’Er said.

Li Xin smiled slightly, "The Young Sect Master is honest, yet I have a few questions. Your mother is the Sect Master, you’re the Young Sect Master, how can a few Elders upset the balance?"

Bao Yu’Er put her veil on, "My mother was summoned by the State Lord to Xuanwu City, it’s been nearly ten years now, whether she’ll return is uncertain. That’s the rule of the Divine Land, the higher the Sect level, the higher the treatment, and equally, the greater the responsibility. With my mother absent, my influence isn’t as strong. Once the Elders learn about my situation, I can’t remain Young Sect Master, nor stay in the Sect. In fact, they’ve already acted, one approach is making me find a Dual Cultivation Partner to enhance Jiuxiao Sect’s strength, the other is asking me to boost Jiuxiao Building’s performance to prove my capability as Young Sect Master."

"Upon meeting, you revealed your biggest secret to me, aren’t you afraid I might blackmail you? Why did you come to me?" Li Xin asked in curiosity.

Bao Yu’Er smiled gently, "I’m a seductive woman; I have discerning eyes. I’m no less than Jiuxiao Building’s Young Sect Master. If you threaten me, we can go down together. Besides, what if my mother returns? We’re in collaboration; although I appear ugly, my companions look good, you won’t be shortchanged."

"The Young Sect Master hasn’t mentioned the key point. I assume many would agree to such conditions, why me?"

"I consulted a great master from the Divine Land, and he said you are the one who can help me," Bao Yu’Er said softly.