Bone-stripping and tendon-pulling? The reborn senior sister becomes the number one cultivator in the

Chapter 242 Old Friends and New Acquaintances

Zhong Yingxiu turned her head away in embarrassment.

"Well, you're really brave, kid." Zhong Yingxiu patted Shen Cheng and drank her wine in silence.

Shen Cheng watched Zhong Yingxiu drink with a smile.

"Haha, I didn't expect Senior Sister Qiao to enjoy watching the show so much." A mocking voice rang out.

Qiao Qingzi shifted her body slightly, but Lin Jingquan had already walked over.

"Senior Sister Qiao, what's wrong?" Lin Jingquan said with a smile, "You don't welcome me? Am I some kind of big trouble?"

Qiao Qingzi lowered her head speechlessly, picked up a piece of watermelon to eat, and ignored Lin Jingquan.

The Tianyan Sect went to the Demon Clan to discuss cooperation together with the Hundred Herbs Valley.

Along the way, Qiao Qingzi not only had to cover her ears to avoid being annoyed by the noisy Lin Jingquan, but also had to be careful that Lin Jingquan might provoke high-level spirit beasts at any time.

Even when they arrived at the demon clan's palace, Lin Jingquan almost got into a fight with the demon clan guards.

Qiao Qingzi could only be prepared to treat him at any time, and she didn't have a good impression of this "prospective patient".

Thinking of this, Qiao Qingzi picked up the plate and was about to leave.

Lin Jingquan walked up to Qiao Qingzi somewhat hastily and said awkwardly, "Does Senior Sister Qiao dislike me that much?"

"There's nothing I don't like about it, I just want to be alone," Qiao Qingzi said impatiently, turning to leave.

"Wait a minute, Senior Sister Qiao, I found an eighth-grade medicinal herb in the demon realm earlier." Lin Jingquan hurriedly searched his storage bag, but couldn't find it anywhere.

Qiao Qingzi left without caring.

"Qiao Qingzi, wait a moment." Lin Jingquan hurriedly picked up his storage bag, wanting to catch up with Qiao Qingzi, but was blocked by a figure.

The girl was petite, with a silver bell in her hair, and was a head shorter than Lin Jingquan.

However, the moment Lin Jingquan saw the girl, he couldn't help but take a few steps back.

"Seven, that's enough. Senior Sister doesn't like you following her. If you keep pestering her, don't blame me for being ruthless," Lin Xi warned, her eyes flashing with a sharp light.

Qiao Qingzi stopped abruptly, turned her head, and her mind went blank. Her indifferent expression vanished, replaced by disbelief in her eyes. She was as if she had been frozen in place.

Lin Xi turned to look at Qiao Qingzi, gave an awkward smile, and explained, "I'm sorry, Senior Sister, I couldn't reveal my identity before, so I didn't tell you that I had regained my hearing. I originally wanted to surprise you, but it turned into a shock."

Qiao Qingzi rushed over and instantly pulled Lin Xi into her arms, her voice trembling with excitement: "That's great! Second Junior Sister, can you really hear me? How did you do that?"

Lin Xi's eyes dimmed for a moment, then she smiled and said, "It was Pavilion Master Si who healed my ears, which is why I joined the Shadow Pavilion."

"You've recovered, that's wonderful! Your senior sister is so happy for you." Qiao Qingzi hugged Lin Xi tightly, as if she were holding a rare treasure.

Lin Jingquan's eyes gleamed as he pointed to himself and said, "Senior Sister Qiao, I'm also black...!"

A silver needle pierced through the air in an instant. If Lin Jingquan hadn't reacted quickly, he would have been pierced through the hole.

Lin Xi looked coldly at Lin Jingquan, the warning meaning self-evident.

Lin Jingquan could only obediently retreat, after all, in the Shadow Pavilion, besides being a medical practitioner, Lin Xi's silver needles were also an invisible hidden weapon.

"Haha! Look, Junior Brother Lin has suffered another loss at Senior Sister Qiao's hands." Xia Mengqi held a pineapple cake and watched Lin Jingquan with relish.

Ji Yun sighed and rubbed his forehead. Why was his silly younger brother still so reckless?

However, seeing the smile on Xia Mengqi's face, Ji Yun couldn't care less about Lin Jingquan.

He took out a jade-green communication bracelet, handed it to Xia Mengqi, and chuckled, "I've finished making the communication bracelet I promised to Sect Leader Xia."

"It's done?" Xia Mengqi picked up the communication bracelet, her eyes flashing with doubt. "Did you make this yourself?"

"Hmm, is Sect Leader Xia satisfied?" Ji Yun asked with a gentle smile, his eyes filled with anticipation, while his hands were clenched so tightly they turned white.

“Not bad, you can’t tell it’s a beginner’s work at all. But, with all the important matters in the world, how does Sect Leader Ji have time to make a communication bracelet?” Xia Mengqi stared at Ji Yun, her tone tinged with amusement.

Ji Yun looked away and said with an awkward smile, "After all, it's an apology gift for Sect Leader Xia. In order to maintain friendly relations between sects, I naturally have to take action myself."

"Oh, is that so?" Xia Mengqi moved a plate of pineapple cakes in front of Ji Yun and said with a smile, "Would you like one, Sect Leader Ji?"

"it is good."

The sweet and sour taste spread in Ji Yun's mouth, and he couldn't help but frown. He didn't really like sweets.

"Is it tasty?"

“It’s delicious,” Ji Yun replied with a smile.

Xie Youdao greeted Guo Futing upon seeing him, saying, "Brother Guo, I didn't expect you to grace us with your presence."

The Loose Cultivator Alliance has close ties with the black market. Most of the treasures captured by the Loose Cultivators in the secret realm are sold for a good price on the black market. Therefore, Xie Youdao and Guo Futing often deal with each other.

"Haha, since the Pavilion Master is here, I'm just here to benefit from his presence," Guo Futing retorted.

"Is the Pavilion Master you're talking about the Black Market Pavilion Master who has never shown his face?" Xie Youdao asked in shock.

Guo Futing paused slightly, then explained, "No, that Pavilion Master has stepped down. The current Pavilion Master is Xie Wanning."

"My little sister is actually the head of the black market." Xie Youdao looked in Xie Wanning's direction in shock.

Xie Wanning was still chatting with Zhou Zhuocheng.

"Brother Zhou, how have you been lately?"

"Yeah, it's pretty good. I'm not a cultivator anymore, I just do odd jobs in the alliance. I own a few pawnshops, and I'm doing quite well," Zhou Zhuocheng replied.

Xie Wanning did not miss the disappointment in Zhou Zhuocheng's eyes. She hurriedly said, "Brother Zhou, I have a way to repair your spiritual root and dantian. If you are willing, I can help you repair them right now."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Zhou Zhuocheng's eyes, but he let out a soft sigh and shook his head, saying, "Little sister, I appreciate your kindness. However, the spiritual energy in the cultivation world is currently weak, and I don't want to occupy the limited resources available."

"Besides, I'm already married and have a family. I have a wife and children, and I want to spend more time with them." Zhou Zhuocheng's eyes showed a satisfied expression.

"But didn't Brother Zhou want to be a wandering cultivator back then? Are you going to give up now?" Xie Wanning thought of how Zhou Zhuocheng was so full of vigor and how much effort he had put into cultivating immortality.

Zhou Zhuocheng chuckled and said, "I haven't given up. I'm now providing essential supplies to the Loose Cultivator Alliance. I've just changed the path I'm taking to realize my ideals."

"Okay." Xie Wanning placed a white token in Zhou Zhuocheng's hand and smiled, "Brother Zhou, this token will make things easier for you when you go to the black market in the future."

"This is too expensive."

"No, please accept it as my thank you gift. Thank you and the Alliance Leader for saving me when I had nothing. I have not forgotten your kindness."

Zhou Zhuocheng nodded and accepted the token.

He looked at Xie Wanning and smiled, "You should also take good care of yourself."

"Ah."

“Our Alliance of Loose Cultivators will always be your safe haven. Whenever you encounter difficulties, Brother Zhou and the other loose cultivators will help you. Little sister, you must live well.”

"I will." Xie Wanning nodded, a warm feeling rising in her heart.

"Wan Ning".

Xie Wanning paused slightly after hearing the voice before turning to look at the person who had called her.

It is Qingqiu Yu.

A cold glint flashed in Xie Wanning's eyes, but she simply nodded slightly.

Qingqiu Yu felt a pang of pain in her heart, and bitterness spread through her mind.

Could it be that she and Wan Ning could never treat each other as amicably as they used to?