Chapter 626: Encountering the Bai Family Ancestor While Shopping With Ji Meng

Chapter 626 -339: Encountering the Bai Family Ancestor While Shopping With Ji Meng

Ji Meng watched the stone disappear. “I heard that Young Master Jiang earned a lot of Spiritual Sources this time. Shouldn’t you pay some interest for the stone? For instance, by treating me to a good meal.”

Jiang Man nodded immediately. “What would Miss Ji Meng like to eat?”

“At least two flatbreads?” Ji Meng asked.

Jiang Man frowned. “Isn’t that a bit too shabby? Won’t you add a meat bun?”

Ji Meng narrowed her eyes. “Young Master Jiang, you really are stingy. I mention flatbreads, and you offer meat buns—that’s hardly a step up.”

Jiang Man stood up. “Let’s go then. We can take a stroll down the street and see if there’s anything good.”

Ji Meng stood up as well, the sound of silver bells chiming softly as she nodded. “Let’s go take a look.”

They walked away together.

Qing Dai watched them leave, her face completely expressionless. She felt she ought to share this with Profound Wisdom; the girl had suffered in prison and needed some good food. As for the huge surprise Young Master Jiang had mentioned to her young lady, Qing Dai didn’t take it to heart. She wondered if her young lady had taken it to heart, though.

The Outer Sect.

Jiang Man used Sword Control to fly Ji Meng over, landing smoothly on the ground. The sword light retracted, turning into a streak of flowing light that vanished into his Storage Treasure.

“Why do we always wander around the Outer Sect?” Ji Meng asked.

“Because there are a lot of shops here,” Jiang Man replied.

The Outer Sect had a large population, which naturally meant a wide variety of goods. The Inner Sect was completely different. Everyone there was either doing missions or engrossed in Cultivation. Their needs lacked diversity and were exceedingly minimal. Therefore, when it came to eating and shopping, the Outer Sect was the better choice.

Ji Meng looked at him with skepticism. “Didn’t you offend the Peak Master? Is having a lot of people around really a good thing?”

Jiang Man gave a slight nod. “It is. For example, I have a friend who comes from an average background, but he loves walking alongside wealthy young masters. It makes him feel like he has a lot of face, which brings him inner satisfaction.

“I’m actually quite similar to him. Walking next to someone as dazzling as you makes me very happy, so naturally, the more people who see us, the better.”

Ji Meng looked at him and asked curiously, “Young Master Jiang, how many people have you said this sort of thing to?”

Jiang Man answered truthfully, “Two. I think I met the first one by a lake, and I carried her back on my back.”

Ji Meng, who had paused her steps, started walking again.

Afterward, their conversation shifted to Jiang Man’s recent mission.

“Are you still keeping an eye on the Luo family you mentioned?” Ji Meng asked.

Jiang Man nodded immediately. “Of course I am. That person should have returned by now, and his family will be transformed because of him.

“At the very least, they won’t have to live under someone else’s roof anymore, and his clan members will have better choices available to them.

“That’s why I’m really curious to see how Xiaopang’s expression will change in the end.”

“Will that Luo Xuan leave?” Ji Meng asked.

Jiang Man thought for a moment. “Normally speaking, she should. After all, the Lingyue Sect is rebuilding, and their disciple recruitment requirements are relatively lenient. Any young cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage has a chance, and even people from the Outer Sect will likely go.”

Luo Xuan was young and possessed a Foundation Establishment Cultivation, making her perfectly suited for it. Furthermore, with Luo Jian’s help, she had a very high chance of reaching the Golden Core stage. It just depended on whether she could pass the Sect’s assessment after achieving her Golden Core. If she passed, she could even enter the Inner Sect for Cultivation. It would be a monumental leap in status in an instant, completely changing her destiny.

By staying on as a clerk at the Spirit Medicine Shop, she would gain absolutely nothing.

At this moment, Luo Xuan had indeed fallen into a deep silence.

She stood behind the counter of the small shop, holding a letter from home. She had already read over the pages several times. Facing the letter, she had no idea how to reply.

Her Second Uncle had indeed returned. Not only had he returned, but he had also completely transformed into a Primordial Spirit Great Power. In Luoyun City, their family was now second only to the Fang family and the Li family.

Her Second Uncle felt she had done more than enough for the family, helping them survive their most difficult times. Therefore, he wanted to nurture her Cultivation.

If she went to the Lingyue Sect, she would have access to far more resources and receive guidance from a Primordial Spirit Great Power. The competition over there wasn’t very fierce, so obtaining the qualifications to reach the Golden Core stage wouldn’t be difficult. In the future, there was a high probability that she would enter the Inner Sect. Becoming a Golden Core Ancestor was practically set in stone.

It was a bright future, and also the most secure one. No one could help but yearn for it.

But what would she gain if she stayed?

She looked at Gao Yao, who was busy working at the front and joking around with Chang Qiweng, and fell silent inside.

“Old Chang, why is this order of yours so expensive?” Xiaopang asked Chang Qiweng.

“I deliver it using a Flying Sword,” Chang Qiweng replied.

“I feel like you’re taking all my profits.”

“If you don’t sell them soon, the flowering period will pass. Then it won’t just be a matter of small margins—it’ll be a total loss.”

“I know, I know. Hurry up and go. I feel like I’m working for you now.”

“I’m off.”

After that, Chang Qiweng took the Spirit Medicine and left using Sword Control.

Xiaopang waved his hand and noticed Luo Lu approaching. After a quick greeting, he went back to his busy work.

Luo Lu returned his greeting with a bright smile. Her eyes sparkled with vitality, radiating a confident cheerfulness. It was a genuine smile that came straight from her heart, making her look as though a massive burden had suddenly been lifted off her shoulders.

“Luo Xuan.” Luo Lu quickly walked over to the counter, lowering her voice with a grin. “Did you get the letter?”

Luo Xuan nodded, her fingers absentmindedly stroking the edges of the letter. “Yes, I got it.”

Upon hearing this, Luo Lu sneaked a glance at Xiaopang. After confirming he was busy sorting Spirit Medicines and paying no attention to them, she leaned in closer and whispered, “When do you plan to leave?”

“Leave?” Luo Xuan looked up, a trace of confusion flashing in her eyes. She was still somewhat undecided.

“What’s wrong with you? Has the comfortable life here made you soft? Have you forgotten what you wanted in the first place? This opportunity is incredibly rare—what are you still hesitating for?” Luo Lu’s brows furrowed, a sense of urgency bleeding into her tone. “I know you feel a deep sense of gratitude toward Young Master Gao, and I know you’ve found certain fortunate encounters here.

“But have you ever thought about it? You can always repay your gratitude later. There’s no need to sacrifice this opportunity for it.”