Chapter 545 - 230: I’ve let you down! How strong is the Sect Leader Senior Brother?
After Bu Luohua and the others left, Yuchi felt much more at ease, as if gold and silver had fallen from the sky. Ten thousand silver a month, specifically for a female disciple like this?
"Firstly, the other party will not disrupt the operation of my sect, which is particularly crucial. I can use some means to blindfold her when taking Bu Luohua to Ascension Gate, so she can’t see its location. However, this might not even be necessary, as it’s too difficult for mortals to discern the surroundings while flying on a Jade Ship."
As long as she doesn’t know the exact location of Ascension Gate, even if she leaves later, there’s no need to worry about being exposed. The Third Continent is vast, and Yuchi truly doesn’t believe that a girl as young as she is could figure out precisely where she is after one visit.
"Secondly, ten thousand silver a month, at least thirty thousand silver, is a solid income — pure profit. From the perspective of my Ascension Gate, I should indeed build a good relationship with Bu Luohua and see how I can persuade her to stay longer. Each additional month means another ten thousand silver."
Of course, it’s just a passing thought, like Madam Bu Huoran said, you can’t predict a young girl’s temperament. Perhaps it’s just a quarrel with her family, and she’s insisting on leaving Celestial Craft Workshop. Realistically, how could she stay away for long? She doesn’t know how to cultivate or anything else.
Spending time at Ascension Gate, with nothing but a mountain gate to entertain her, would become boring in two or three days. Any frustration might help her stay for about a month, and then that’s likely the end.
So there’s a ninety percent chance Bu Luohua will only bring in thirty thousand silver, but that’s already a lucky break, like a fairy sister falling from the sky, which feels quite nice. Moreover, Yuchi can’t force her to stay, disrupting the educational plans of both Bu Luohua and her mother, Bu Huoran. If choosing a side, it’s definitely with Bu Huoran.
It’s not just Madam’s hairstyle that’s concerning, but her unusual status aligns well with the third point.
"Thirdly, three months; three months for my identity as Yuchi is absolutely advantageous. Since Xufu Town’s situation is already known to Celestial Craft Workshop, to be able to afford three thousand silver for her daughter’s indulgence, Madam must be an important figure there."
Indeed, even without a particularly exaggerated relationship with Bu Huoran, at least a good rapport can be established with Celestial Craft Workshop. Just like completing a quest in a game: harboring Bu Luohua for a while will at least improve the favorability with Celestial Craft Workshop.
Previously, Xu Rufeng of Canglan City signified "friendly" relations with Celestial Craft Workshop. After resolving matters with Bu Huoran, perhaps the relationship could elevate to "amicable"?
Not bad.
The more Yuchi contemplated, the luckier he felt with this incident, greatly improving his mood. Additionally, with the organizers providing some nice items as consolation prizes, attending the Xianxia tournament was indeed a correct decision.
"So my attitude towards Bu Luohua is clear: don’t deliberately expel her, and avoid siding with Bu Huoran to dismiss her, as indulged Bu Luohua won’t be pleased. Secondly, don’t attempt to retain her either — don’t use tricks to keep Bu Luohua at Ascension Gate, or it would displease Madam Bu."
"Treat her as an ordinary disciple. Anyway, there’s no need to provide cultivation techniques, Secret Manual and Elixirs, etc. It’s just a room at Ascension Gate, with eight vacancies, only five filled at the moment; she can choose any room she likes."
Smiling while looking at the teapots in front, listening to the sect leaders’ discussions about grievances, Yuchi’s expression gradually eased.
Such disciples, please give me a batch.
After Yuchi had his fill and returned to the residence, the disciples were eagerly discussing interesting anecdotes from within Immortal Island. Several girls, although of different ages, were engaging in conversations thanks to being disciples of the same sect, resulting in plentiful chatter.
The conversation was going quite well.
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The next day.
It was Wei Qingzhu’s turn to compete!
The Senior Sister Shen Qinghan had three consecutive wins, the Second Senior Sister Xu Feiling had three consecutive losses, the Fourth Senior Sister Feng Dongran had three consecutive wins; today was her turn!
A little nervous, at least while meditating last night to correct her mindset, she occasionally felt a rush of anxiety.
Even with Second Senior Sister lying on the ground as support, to actually win the match... is truly a desire.
There were quite a few people around the Mortal Realm stage.
It seems that for the sect, the number of Mortal Realm disciples is considerable. Primarily to avoid situations where the strength disparity is too great, many small sects find it preferable to keep disciples in the Mortal Realm, ensuring parity, even if the circumstances become extreme, maintaining balance.
The Mortal Realm contest acts as a safeguard. If sect leaders converse and inquire about your sect’s wins or victory rate, the questioned sect leader can calmly include "Mortal Realm contest results," avoiding a dire reputation.