ALL NOVEL Chapter 21 – Surprise!
"No. If you don't believe what I say, it's simple. Just buy a pack of Immortal Spirit Powder and try it. As everyone knows, it's a medicine that restrains demons. If a demon takes it, their demonic energy will dissipate for a short time, no matter how well they hide, they'll reveal themselves!"
Cui Qing'er spoke with such conviction that it didn't seem like she was lying.
Besides, she had no reason to deceive him.
Lin Hao's expression was inscrutable. His Senior Sister was his guide in the immortal path, and they had a deep understanding of each other. He actually trusted her a lot.
But on second thought, he felt there was no harm in trying. If his Senior Sister wasn't a demon, the powder wouldn't harm her body.
So, Lin Hao bid farewell to Cui Qing'er and planned to visit the market to buy a pack of Immortal Spirit Powder, and also pick up some materials for making talismans.
The upcoming opponents were getting stronger, so he needed to stock up on second-grade talismans for emergencies.
At the market, he quickly bought all the talisman materials, but there was no chance for a bargain, costing him nearly two hundred spirit stones, which pained him greatly.
The Immortal Spirit Powder wasn't expensive, but since the Xuan Yin Sect hadn't been at war with the Demon Path in recent years, no shops had it in stock, so Lin Hao had to try his luck at street stalls.
Thunder rumbled.
Lin Hao, dressed in blue, carried a sword on his back, holding a spirit stone in his hand. The strong wind brushed against his chiseled face, and his clear, star-like eyes scanned the surrounding stalls.
It was quite lively.
Sigh...
Lin Hao sighed softly, his lips curving down slightly. Was the Immortal Spirit Powder really so hard to find?
But it was understandable. The Demon Path had been dormant for many years, not clashing with the righteous path, so items like the Immortal Spirit Powder, used against demons, were rare.
After wandering for most of the day, he finally saw the Immortal Spirit Powder at a small stall.
He felt like a drowning man grabbing a lifeline and hurried over.
Unlike other stall owners, this one was a young girl, looking no more than fifteen or sixteen, with a delicate and charming appearance, and bright, clean eyes.
Her cultivation was only at the sixth level, likely a junior disciple who had just entered the sect. Lin Hao smiled and got straight to the point, "How many spirit stones for this pack of Immortal Spirit Powder?"
The girl's eyes flashed with a murderous intent as she said with resentment, "No spirit stones needed."
No spirit stones?
Lin Hao frowned slightly, curious, "Why don't you want spirit stones?"
The girl bit her cherry lips, the murderous intent in her eyes almost overflowing.
"Eliminating demons and defending the path is what we cultivators should do! Fellow cultivator, please accept this pack of Immortal Spirit Powder."
Lin Hao saw sincerity in the girl's eyes. He accepted the Immortal Spirit Powder and then took out a talisman from his storage bag.
"Miss, you're right. Eliminating demons is what we cultivators should do, so please accept this talisman."
The girl didn't refuse, accepting the talisman with composure, and cupped her hands in a salute, "May I ask for your name, fellow cultivator?"
"Lin Hao."
"Xiang Xiaoyuan, wishing Senior Brother Lin success in slaying demons!"
Watching Lin Hao leave, Xiang Xiaoyuan finally examined the talisman in her hand, a look of surprise appearing on her pretty face.
"A second-grade talisman..."
"This Senior Brother..."
Seeing it was getting late, Lin Hao hurried to his Senior Sister's cave dwelling.
On the way up the mountain, he encountered someone, Leng Fengchun, who was also a strong contender for the top spot in the competition.
Leng Fengchun, dressed in white, with a high ponytail, looked heroic, carrying a sword case on her back, from which the sound of a sword could faintly be heard.
"You're quite good."
As they passed each other, Lin Hao heard her say.
Clang!
As the words fell, the sword was drawn, sounding like a dragon's roar or a tiger's roar.
The exotic flowers and plants on both sides of the mountain path seemed to bow as if blown by a strong wind.
"I hope to face you in the arena."
Leng Fengchun stepped on her flying sword, soaring through the air.
Clearly, she was already an inner disciple.
Lin Hao's eyes were clear as he watched the figure in white disappear into the distance, his fists unconsciously clenching.
Looking up again.
The mountain path, like a ladder to the heavens, seemed endless.
He walked up step by step.
In front of his Senior Sister's cave dwelling, he took a deep breath and then pushed the door open.
"Back so late?" Li Qiushui said with a radiant smile.
"Met a friend, had a deep conversation."
"Alright." The woman extended her slender jade finger and tapped his forehead.
"Next time you're late, send me a message."
A faint fragrance filled the air.
Lin Hao's lips twitched slightly as he saw his Senior Sister turn into the back room, seemingly busy with cooking.
He took out the pack of Immortal Spirit Powder, poured it into a blue porcelain teapot, shook it, and then poured a cup of tea, bringing it to his Senior Sister.
"Senior Sister, what are you busy with?" Lin Hao asked, wrapping his arms around the woman's waist from behind.
"Cooking some spirit beast meat for you to replenish your energy."
"Thank you for your hard work, Senior Sister," Lin Hao said, then handed her the teacup, "Please have some tea, Senior Sister."
"Heh, what's gotten into you, serving me tea?"
Lin Hao smiled and said, "Senior Sister works hard for me every day, it's just a cup of tea, nothing major."
"You sweet talker."
Li Qiushui picked up the teacup, took a small sip, and a faint smile appeared on her beautiful face.
"Junior Brother, why does this tea taste strange? You didn't drug me, did you?"
"How could that be?" Lin Hao said calmly, carefully observing his Senior Sister's changes.
Her demeanor remained unchanged.
Indeed, his Senior Sister was not a demon.
He felt relieved, but also guilty for not trusting her.
To make up for his guilt, he planned to assist his Senior Sister in her cultivation, but before he could act, a slender jade hand stopped him.
"Junior Brother, don't rush. Do you remember I mentioned a surprise for you during the day?"
Uh... Lin Hao scratched his head, he had actually forgotten about it.
"Senior Sister, what's the surprise?"
Li Qiushui evaded his advances, fluttering to the side like a butterfly.
"This surprise, you'll definitely like."
With that, she clapped her delicate hands, and three women in sheer veils walked in, their stunning faces showing expressions of shyness or anticipation.
"Senior Sister, what is this?" Lin Hao asked through voice transmission.
"Junior Brother, these three women are carefully selected by me for you. They are all untouched and have decent cultivation, all at the seventh level of Qi Refining!"
Lin Hao was stunned, his star-like eyes filled with astonishment.
Was his Senior Sister helping him find women?!
His expression was extremely peculiar. He had thought his Senior Sister wouldn't like seeing him with other women, but unexpectedly, she was helping him find them.
"Junior Brother, I've also prepared a Foundation Establishment Pill for you to help you establish your foundation and compete for the top spot."
Foundation Establishment Pill?!
Lin Hao didn't know what to say. That was a Foundation Establishment Pill, a strategic resource for cultivators at the Qi Refining stage. Unless rewarded by the sect, preparing one on your own would take a year or two of hard work.
Lin Hao's breakthrough speed was too fast, so he hadn't had time to prepare, and had been worrying about how to get a Foundation Establishment Pill. And now... his Senior Sister gave it to him!
It was like receiving a pillow when you were sleepy.
Thinking of how he had suspected his Senior Sister of being a demon, his guilt was overwhelming.
He picked up his Senior Sister and gave her a fierce kiss.
Li Qiushui said coquettishly, "Focus on your breakthrough."
With his Senior Sister's urging, Lin Hao could only express his gratitude.