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"In this world, only strength is of utmost importance."
Sitting atop Sky Peak, in his own Cave, Qin Tian clenched his fists tightly.
Aside from his master, Wu Qingyuan, among the four senior brothers, Du Ziheng and Sister Gong's cultivation levels were unfathomable; it was impossible to gauge their true strength.
Fatty Gao Jian also had a cultivation level at the Seventh Layer of Meridian Opening.
As for the last one, although he had yet to meet them, it was likely they wouldn't be too weak either.
Yet here he was, with only a cultivation level at the Fifth Layer of Meridian Realm.
"If my cultivation were high enough and my strength strong enough, Du Ziheng wouldn't look down on me."
Qin Tian stood up and gazed at the towering mountains in the distance, his resolve unwavering.
He wasn't sure if his feelings for Sister Gong were truly love. However, one thing was certain: Sister Gong had helped him time and again. Regardless of her intentions, he could not let down the kindness she had shown him.
He had to become stronger so that no one would question her decisions.
To prove himself and carve out a place in the world.
"Right now, I have no clue where to find these things. But seeking him shouldn't be a problem!"
With determination in his heart and a piece of parchment in hand, Qin Tian stepped out of the Cave.
As an Inner Sect Disciple, he enjoyed the privilege of having a Cave. He could search for a small peak within the Xuan Yang Sword Sect's Inner Sect mountains to establish his own territory.
Outer Sect Disciples, on the other hand, could only cram together on a single peak with just a handful of others.
Moreover, as an Outer Sect Disciple, one must complete a certain amount of work each month to receive some low-level Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for cultivation.
Inner Sect Disciples, on the other hand, do not need to work at all. They receive a set amount of resources and spirit stones every month as rewards.
They can also take on missions to earn Merit Points, which can be exchanged for Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to enhance their Cultivation and Combat Power.
The difference between Outer Sect Disciples and Inner Sect Disciples is vast.
Tianfeng Mountain Range.
Somewhere.
Qin Tian paused here.
This was the place where Fourth Senior Brother Gao Jian resided; Gao Jian had previously brought Qin Tian here.
"Junior Brother? What’s the matter?"
Gao Jian, who was always holding a mirror, pouted as he fussed over his appearance.
"I wanted to ask if our Sect has... Transforming Whale Fiber?"
Qin Tian decided to ask one question at a time; mentioning too much at once might cause unnecessary trouble.
"Transforming Whale Fiber? What is that? By the way, Junior Brother, come look—does this look cooler than before?"
With his squinty little eyes, Fatty Gao Jian adjusted his sparse hair and asked.
"Uh, Senior Brother looks handsome no matter what."
Qin Tian cleared his throat and replied.
"Well, you have good taste. I like honest people like you, Junior Brother! However, I've never heard of this Transforming Whale Fiber. You can ask at the Vermilion Bird Pavilion; it's the place in our Sect that specializes in exchanging Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. But you'll need Merit Points for that. If you don't have enough, I can lend you some."
Gao Jian continued to play with her hair, focused on the bronze mirror, occasionally pouting her lips.
"I'll ask you when I need it," Qin Tian replied with a smile as he quickly made his escape from the situation.
It was too terrifying!
This place was not suitable for lingering.
...
Vermilion Bird Pavilion.
It was Qin Tian's first time here. As he walked through, many Outer Sect Disciples saw him and approached with enthusiasm, as if they were seeing their long-lost father.
Although Qin Tian was not particularly interested in their attention, he forced a smile and nodded at each of them.
These people had ignored him completely when he was struggling to achieve anything.
Now, they were all trying to curry favor with him. Even though Qin Tian had long seen through the fickleness of human relationships, he couldn't help but feel a sense of irony at this moment.
The Vermilion Bird Pavilion was a palace entirely painted in bright red. Due to the abundance of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures available for disciples to exchange with Merit Points, there was a desk inside the palace where someone was responsible for registration.
"I would like to inquire if you have a type of Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure called Transforming Whale Fiber?" Qin Tian asked tentatively.
"Transforming Whale Fiber? Let me check!"
The one in charge of the exchange was a young girl, who quickly flipped through the books on the table and then happily stuck out her pink tongue.
"Found it?"
Qin Tian felt a surge of excitement.
"Just the last one, eight hundred Merit Points."
The girl nodded enthusiastically.
"I have exactly eight hundred Merit Points. I want to exchange!"
To his surprise, he had found the first material so smoothly.
The girl turned and walked to the back, holding a Jade Box, which she placed in front of Qin Tian. "This is your Transforming Whale Fiber."
"Thank you."
Just as Qin Tian was about to take the Jade Box, a fair hand suddenly slammed down on top of it.
"I'll take that Transforming Whale Fiber!"
A flamboyantly dressed Red-Haired Youth looked down at the girl with an air of superiority.
"I'm sorry, but... this senior has already paid the Merit Points."
The girl was clearly startled.
"Sixteen hundred Merit Points, give it to me."
The Red-Haired Youth then turned his gaze to Qin Tian, his disdain and arrogance evident in his eyes.
"I'm sorry, but I don't need those sixteen hundred Merit Points."
With a smile on his face, Qin Tian pressed one hand on the Jade Box, calmly staring at the young man in front of him.
"What I, Huo Yunfei, want, no one can take away. Thirty-two hundred Merit Points!"
The Red-Haired Youth's smirk deepened.
"I'm sorry!"
Qin Tian secretly circulated his spiritual energy in his palm and forcibly took the Jade Box into his possession, turning to leave.
However, unexpectedly, two figures suddenly appeared in front of him, blocking his path.
"Please turn back."
Both of them extended their hands simultaneously.
"I'll give you one last chance: six thousand four hundred Merit Points!"
The Red-Haired Youth's eyes turned bloodshot. His slender fingers slowly clenched into fists.
"Eight hundred Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, and you're trying to sell it for six thousand four hundred? Who is this guy? So extravagant?"
Someone standing nearby spoke in disbelief.
"Huo Yunfei? You don't know? He's a notorious figure within Earth Peak, known for exacting revenge for even the slightest grievance. He doesn't attack openly but prefers to strike from the shadows. I heard that last time an Inner Sect Disciple provoked him, they ended up dead on the street the next day. No one dared to mention that incident again!"
"Won't this lead to punishment from the Sect? How could he act against his fellow disciples?" someone asked in shock.
"Huo Yunfei is only fourteen this year and has already reached the Sixth Layer of Meridian Realm. His talent is exceptional; he is one of the direct disciples of Earth Peak's Second Ancestor. That ancestor is famously protective of his own; who would dare provoke him?"
"It seems that Qin Tian is in for some trouble this time."
Many people kept their distance, fearing they might get caught in the crossfire.
"Don't talk about six thousand four hundred Merit Points; even if it were sixty-four thousand Merit Points, what of it?" A smirk appeared on Qin Tian's lips as he continued, "What I want, no one can take away from me!"
The same words ignited a fire of fury in Huo Yunfei's eyes, almost causing him to explode.
"Attack!"
At Huo Yunfei's command, two Inner Sect Disciples blocking Qin Tian's path sprang into action.
"Fifth Layer of the Meridian Realm, huh?"
With a faint smile, Qin Tian did not back down and met the attacks of the two Fifth Layer Inner Sect Disciples head-on. Utilizing his perfected movement technique, he struck one with each shoulder, and before they could even react, both Inner Sect Disciples were sent flying by his powerful blows.
Swoosh!
The two crashed outside the Palace, drawing a crowd of onlookers.
"With such trash, it's better not to recruit them in the future; it's just embarrassing."
With that remark, Qin Tian continued walking without pausing, leaving behind a group of spectators.
"Hmph, Qin Tian... Fine, if you want to die, I'll grant your wish. A bunch of useless fools!"
Taking a deep breath, Huo Yunfei clenched his fist tightly and swept away with a flick of his sleeve, not even glancing at the two lackeys who were struggling to get up outside the door.
...
Sky Peak, Cave.
Qin Tian sat in the Cave, opening the Jade Box to reveal a piece of color-changing Transforming Whale Fiber.
"What's next?"
He took out a piece of parchment, his gaze landing on the second item: Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.
Bone of the Tyrant Python.
"This one, let me inquire about it!"
Qin Tian put away the parchment and headed back to the Vermilion Bird Pavilion.
However, this time he was quite disappointed; not only was there no Bone of the Tyrant Python, but even the few items below it were missing.
Just as despair began to set in, a Female Cultivator pointed out a glimmer of hope to Qin Tian.
"The Starry Sky City Auction House is about to start. There will be many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures up for auction. You might find what you need there."
The Female Cultivator smiled sweetly at Qin Tian.
This senior brother had looked so handsome just now.
"I guess I have no choice but to do that."
Qin Tian nodded; for now, this was his only option.
However, attending the Auction House required money. What was he going to do about that?
On his way back from the Vermilion Bird Pavilion to Sky Peak Cave, Qin Tian pondered this question continuously.
Without money, even if he found the materials he needed, he wouldn't be able to buy them.
As Qin Tian walked over the hillside, he spotted two figures standing motionless at the entrance of his cave.
"Tianming, Ling Miaoyi?"
It was then that Qin Tian realized the two people were Shen Tianming and Ling Miaoyi.
"Brother Tian, you're back! We've been waiting here for quite a while," Shen Tianming said.
"Let's go, hurry inside," Qin Tian urged as he pulled the two of them into the cave.
Looking around at the surrounding flora and fauna, Shen Tianming couldn't help but feel envious. Unfortunately, he had been severely injured that day and lost his chance to advance.
But he was still young; there would be another opportunity next year, so there was no need to worry too much!
"Which peak did you finally join?" Qin Tian asked Ling Miaoyi. After joining Sky Peak, he had returned to his residence and hadn't paid attention to where Ling Miaoyi ended up.
"Earth Peak," she replied with a slight smile.
"You both joined the Inner Sect, while I'm still in the Outer Sect. Sigh, the distance between us will only grow from here," Shen Tianming lamented as he held his head in frustration.
"Don't worry, I will regularly provide you with some cultivation techniques to assist your training. With me around, your progress won't be too slow. You will definitely be able to enter the Inner Sect next year."
Hearing Qin Tian's reassurance, Shen Tianming nodded.
"By the way, I need some spirit stones. I'm going to participate in an auction. Do you have any?"
As true friends, Qin Tian got straight to the point without beating around the bush.
"Yes, I have some here."
Ling Miaoyi took out a Cosmic Bag from her bosom and tossed it to Qin Tian. Without looking, Qin Tian simply put it away. After that, the three of them spent time together on Sky Peak until night fell.
Shen Tianming and Ling Miaoyi then took their leave.
Back in the Cave, Qin Tian took out the Cosmic Bag and casually opened it.
However, in the next moment, his pupils suddenly constricted to the size of pinholes.
Inside the Cosmic Bag were exactly three hundred Intermediate Spirit Stones.
Not to mention Outer Sect Disciples, even Inner Sect Disciples would find it extremely difficult to gather this many spirit stones. How did she manage to do it?
Qin Tian, who should have been excited, fell silent.
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