jdhmnovel Chapter 140 Maqi's Spirit Stone
Chapter 140 Maqi's Spirit Stone
Chen Wan'er raised an eyebrow, her expression revealing a hint of unruliness.
He asked directly, "I wonder why the Second Elder has kept me behind alone?"
Seeing her like this, the Second Elder was immediately enraged and wished he could just leave.
But then he thought of the purpose of his visit and had to suppress his anger and force himself to calm down.
"Chen Wan'er, your cultivation speed is so astonishing, could it be that you have mastered some unique cultivation technique?"
The Second Elder stared intently at her, his gaze filled with a hint of inquiry.
Chen Wan'er sneered inwardly. This old guy was so blatantly coveting her things. He really had some nerve!
A mocking smile played on her lips as she responded with neither servility nor arrogance:
"Second Elder, this is my personal secret, and I cannot tell you."
Besides, my rapid cultivation speed is due to my exceptional talent, not to any particular technique.
The Second Elder felt a lump in his throat; Chen Wan'er was simply his nemesis.
Every word he uttered seemed to add fuel to his anger.
What kind of talent is so great that you have to keep bragging about it all the time?
He suppressed his displeasure and spoke again:
"I am not after your cultivation technique. To be honest, the Fourth Elder's time is coming to an end."
If one's cultivation level cannot break through to the Nascent Soul stage in a short period of time, one may die in meditation.
I'm here to ask you on his behalf how you managed to improve your cultivation so rapidly in such a short time.
Seeing Chen Wan'er scrutinizing him with suspicion in her eyes, the Second Elder's heart tightened, and he quickly added an explanation:
"This is purely my personal opinion. The Fourth Elder is unaware of the inside story, so please do not make unfounded accusations against others."
"Heh, I didn't realize the Second Elder had such a kind heart and willingness to help others."
Chen Wan'er chuckled lightly, her tone full of indifference.
"But what does that have to do with me?"
The Second Elder could no longer contain his anger; veins bulged on his forehead.
"Chen Wan'er, it's a pity that the Fourth Elder often praises you behind your back, yet you remain so stubborn!"
With your character, what good is it if you cultivate quickly?
It is important to know that the path of spiritual practice is long and arduous, and a quick start does not guarantee a long journey!
"Hmph, you brat, you're not worth considering!"
After saying this, the Second Elder abruptly flicked his sleeves and strode away without looking back.
Chen Wan'er stared at his retreating figure, utterly bewildered: This old man, he can talk all he wants, but why does he have to resort to such vile language and insults?
What's even stranger is that even though I've angered him to this extent, he doesn't seem to have any intention of killing me.
What kind of personality does this person have?
He might be described as composed, but he's easily angered and prone to outbursts of rage.
To say he has a fiery temper and is easily angered would be an understatement.
Even after being so defiant, he didn't seem to have any intention of killing me.
Chen Wan'er shook her head inwardly, full of doubts. Forget it, she decided not to think about him anymore and didn't care what he was up to.
As for the Fourth Elder, my cultivation method is not applicable to him.
There was really nothing I could do to help him; I could only silently wish him good luck.
When Chen Wan'er returned to her room, she immediately noticed that Ma Qi, who was supposed to have moved out, was still inside, showing no sign of leaving.
She understood immediately; it seemed that Ma Qi was determined to challenge her to the very end.
But this is fine, it suits her just the way she wants. She wants to see what other tricks Ma Qi can pull.
So, a faint smile appeared on her lips, and she teased, "..."
"Ma Qi, what time is it? Why haven't you gone to be with your sugar daddy yet?"
Upon hearing this, Ma Qi did not angrily jump up and refute as usual, but instead gracefully moved to Chen Wan'er's side.
She softened her voice and said, "Chen Wan'er, I know I said something wrong this morning."
I'm so sorry, I've come here to apologize.
But... could you please stop bringing up those things about me from now on? All those rumors circulating outside are completely unfounded.
As she spoke, she extended her fair and slender hand and handed over a storage bag.
Chen Wan'er remained calm and quietly scanned the area with her divine sense, secretly surprised.
Wow, that's quite a hefty hush money payment. I wonder who the powerful backer is.
She showed no sign of it on her face, casually taking the storage bag and laughing heartily:
"No problem, no problem. It was all a misunderstanding before. I understand everything."
Seeing how readily and decisively she accepted the storage bag, Ma Qi felt even more contempt for her.
Hmph, she used to say she'd climb into someone's bed, looking all high and mighty, but when she saw the spirit stone, her eyes lit up.
They backed down so easily, faster than anyone else; they're utterly hypocritical.
However, Maqi still wore a sweet smile on her face, as if she were a sister and everyone was happy.
She said softly, "Wan'er, from now on, we'll be good sisters in the Thousand Illusions Sect, so we'll have to help each other out."
"Of course, from now on in the Thousand Illusions Sect, you, Ma Qi, will be my number one friend, Chen Wan'er."
Ma Qi readily agreed verbally, but inwardly she cursed, thinking, "Who cares about being the best in the world?"
Aside from her slightly faster cultivation speed, Chen Wan'er lacked both spirit stones and resources.
He has very few connections and is constantly offending people.
If you get close to her, you might get implicated one day.
"Wan'er, I'm planning to go out to buy some things. Would you like to come along?"
Ma Qi smiled broadly, but her eyes held a hidden meaning.
Chen Wan'er seemed oblivious, simply waving her hand lightly, her expression languid:
"No, I'm a little tired and want to rest for a while."
She knew perfectly well that if she really went along, Ma Qi's little scheme would be ruined.
Chen Wan'er had already figured out Ma Qi's plan when she first saw Ma Qi's name in the system notification.
Since the other party wanted to use spirit stones to numb her, fine, she would go along with it and play along.
Seeing that Chen Wan'er had actually lay down to rest, Ma Qi couldn't help but smile slightly, her heart filled with smugness.
Hmph, a few spirit stones and she's been fooled.
In the end, he's just a shallow person.
With that thought in mind, she leisurely went out the door.
After getting away from the Thousand Illusions Sect, Ma Qi quickly put on her mask and hurried towards the market.
Before long, they entered a teahouse and familiarly went into one of the private rooms.
Inside, a mysterious figure dressed in a black robe had been waiting for some time.
Upon seeing Ma Qi enter, he immediately asked:
"How is it going? Did she accept the spirit stones?"
His voice was deep and had a hint of pressure.
Ma Qi nodded hastily, her face full of flattery and respect:
"Don't worry, sir. As soon as I showed her the spirit stone, her eyes widened and she accepted it without saying a word."
After speaking, he seemed to remember something, and then looked puzzled:
"But... sir, aren't we supposed to teach this girl a lesson?"
Why are they giving her so many spirit stones instead?
The man in black robes glanced at Ma Qi with a cold, indifferent look, his words filled with displeasure:
"Hmph, that spirit stone is her death warrant."
"If you dare, go ahead and take it. Don't blame me for not warning you beforehand."
Upon hearing this, Ma Qi's heart skipped a beat, and she instantly abandoned her greedy thoughts.
Yes, no matter how many spirit stones you have, you still need to be alive to spend them. It's not worth risking your life for such material possessions.