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Chapter 299 Reward
"Have they broken the encirclement and killed them?"
Wang Menghan was slightly stunned, but immediately realized that her master had staged a heroic rescue of a damsel in distress at the Lingkui Sect ruins.
She sized up Song Siyu, comparing her to Jiang Shuyan in her mind, and nodded in approval.
The other person's demeanor and appearance were comparable to that of the demonic cultivator, making them a perfect match for Zhang Lingyu.
Unfortunately, his master's status and position were far inferior to that of the fairy before him, making it almost impossible for them to become a couple. He had heard that she had previously rejected a prodigy from the Jade Serpent Fortress.
"Just because it can't happen now doesn't mean there won't be a chance in the future. Having a foundation of feelings is already a huge step forward."
At this moment, Wang Menghan was not concerned about what the other party's reward was; instead, she was worried about Zhang Lingyu's important life event.
In her opinion, this was still possible. If someone had no goodwill towards her at all, they wouldn't have visited her in person; they would have just sent it to someone else.
None of the people present knew what she was thinking, only Zhang Xingyao bowed and said:
"Fairy is a true disciple of Jade Light Pavilion. My family has been rooted in Yingchuan County for hundreds of years, and has received much protection from the superior sect. When Fairy was in trouble, it was only right for Lingyu to help. I dare not ask for any reward. I hope Fairy will take it back."
"Senior is joking. You pay spirit stones and spiritual items to the sect every year, so it is only right that the sect should protect you in return. My relationship with Fellow Daoist Zhang is a different matter."
Song Siyu smiled, took out a storage bag, and continued:
"There are 100,000 spirit stones and two mid-grade fifth-tier talismans, the Heavenly Gang Thousand Blade Talisman. Once used, they are enough to severely injure a Golden Core cultivator in the early stage. They can be used in critical moments."
The Zhang family now has quite a few Foundation Establishment cultivators, plus two late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators in charge. Their strength is among the best of all Foundation Establishment families in the entire Zhao Kingdom's cultivation world, and they don't lack any common Foundation Establishment spiritual items.
After much deliberation, she decided to give him two mid-grade fifth-tier talismans.
For top Foundation Establishment families, Foundation Establishment cultivators from the outside world pose little threat; their only fear is Golden Core cultivators.
Currently, only Zhang Lingyu and another person in the Zhang family are at the late Foundation Establishment stage, and they are still a long way from Core Formation. According to normal time, they will form Core in ten to twenty years at the earliest.
If any Golden Core cultivators covet the Zhang family's resources during this period, two talismans can save them from the calamity of extermination.
After all, Yingchuan County is too barren, and Nascent Soul and Golden Core cultivators almost never set foot here. It is estimated that only early Golden Core cultivators can come here.
Two mid-grade, fifth-tier talismans!
Apart from Song Siyu, everyone else present was overjoyed and their breathing became heavier. As their families grew stronger, they inevitably attracted the attention of those with ulterior motives. They were not afraid of Foundation Establishment cultivators, but they were afraid of Golden Core cultivators.
With these two talismans, we have more trump cards to deal with Golden Core cultivators. If a Golden Core cultivator really comes to attack us in the future, we can also protect the safety of some members of the family.
"Thank you, fairy. However, my family has already received these two talismans. We hope you will take back the spirit stones. The talismans are already valuable enough; we really cannot afford any more!"
One hundred thousand spirit stones is not a small amount, especially for the Zhang family who are eager to upgrade their spirit veins, it can help alleviate some of their immediate needs.
However, they understood that they had to be careful with what they took, otherwise people would think they were greedy, which could lead to trouble later on.
Seeing the Zhang family members kneeling and bowing below, Song Siyu quickly helped them up and said with a smile, "It's alright. The 100,000 spirit stones are a thank you gift to Patriarch Zhang for helping me out of this predicament, and the two talismans are a thank you gift to him for helping me obtain this opportunity."
She paused for a moment, then continued:
"In addition to this, there is another way to express our gratitude: if any disciples from your family join the Jade Light Pavilion in the future, one of them may join my Cloud Peak."
"I have already explained this matter to my master, and he agrees."
"Xiaoyun Peak?"
The two mid-grade fifth-tier talismans had already overwhelmed the group with joy, but this news was even more explosive, leaving them stunned on the spot.
"Is the fairy joking with us?" Zhang Xingyao was the first to react and asked cautiously.
"Senior, do you think I'm the kind of person who makes fun of others?"
After receiving accurate information, their faces turned even redder.
What is Xiaoyun Peak?
Joining Jade Light Pavilion and joining Cloud Peak are two completely different things.
That was one of the top three spiritual peaks in the Jade Light Pavilion, and its peak master was none other than the renowned Bai Yan Zhenren, who was already considered the next Nascent Soul cultivator in the Zhao Kingdom.
Despite the number of cultivators from the Zhang family who have joined the Jade Light Pavilion in recent years, almost all of them have entered the lowest-ranked peaks. Only Zhang Lingxiao and Zhang Lingyue were able to enter the mid-level peaks because they were disciples of True Person Xuanhao.
This disciple did not rely on his own original strength, but on the family's influence, and the family paid a huge price for it.
If someone were to actually join Xiaoyun Peak, the Zhang family's power within the Jade Light Pavilion would increase further, and outsiders would have to think twice before trying to control the family.
As for whether he could become a true disciple or be accepted as a nominal disciple by Master Bai Yan, it was something he dared not even think about.
It should be noted that many genuine teachings are not worthy of this master's attention.
As their emotions gradually calmed down, they also wondered what kind of opportunity Zhang Lingyu had helped the other party obtain that was worth such a large sum of money in return.
In fact, that Golden Core Pill was indeed worth the price, and Song Siyu even felt that she hadn't given enough.
It should be noted that as a disciple of Master Bai Yan, she could have exchanged for a Golden Core based on her contributions and background when she was forming her Golden Core. However, even a prodigy like her could not guarantee that she would succeed in forming her Golden Core on her first try.
It's always good to have a backup plan.
It would be possible to exchange a second one with the sect's resources, but doing so would make her seem like she was wasting the sect's resources and would also attract gossip.
Even if one succeeds in forming a Golden Core on the first try, the Golden Core in one's hand will still be of great use. Whether it is exchanged for other treasures or favors, it will be a great deal.
Song Siyu first handed the talisman to Zhang Xingyao, then tossed the spirit stone to Wang Menghan. She had achieved her goal, but was somewhat disappointed that she hadn't been able to thank him in person. Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly let out a soft exclamation.
She looked at the girl below with interest, a smile playing on her lips, and said, "Meng Han practices swordsmanship too?"
There was no other reason than that Wang Menghan had finished practicing her swordsmanship, and her golden aura had not completely dissipated, so she was eventually able to detect it.
I had intended to leave, but then I suddenly wanted to see what this girl, who had been accepted as Zhang Lingyu's disciple, had learned from him, and how well she had learned it...
"In reply to your question, senior, I do indeed know swordsmanship..." Wang Menghan was puzzled but could only answer truthfully.
"In that case, why not demonstrate a sword technique here, so I can see the skill level of Chief Zhang's disciple?"
"this..."
Upon hearing this, Wang Menghan was at a loss. Her swordsmanship was indeed quite accomplished, but it was far from being considered masterful. If she performed well, there would be no problem, but if she performed poorly due to nervousness, it might damage her master's image in the other party's eyes.
"My swordsmanship is not skilled enough; I fear I might offend your eyes, senior..."
Faced with the girl's tactful refusal, Song Siyu didn't care at all and laughed, "It's alright, just dance. Everyone on Xiaoyun Peak uses a sword, and I've achieved some success myself. If there are any shortcomings, I can point them out to you."
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