Chapter 72 Luo Chen, Is It?

On the second floor, a large group of Qi Cultivation stage cultivators sat at about seven or eight tables.

The tables were filled with rare delicacies, all of which contained spiritual energy. If calculated in spirit stones, each table would cost at least a thousand spirit stones.

However, this time, they, the Qi Cultivation stage cultivators, didn't have to pay.

Luo Chen sat at a table near the center, pulled over by Gu Caiyi.

Most of the people at this table were female cultivators.

Therefore, Luo Chen, as the only male cultivator, attracted many gazes.

Luo Chen seemed oblivious to the prying eyes, focusing only on eating.

"Ten years have passed, and I also have to return to the Joyful Union Sect," said Xiang Xiang from the Fragrant Sky Tower, her voice tinged with reluctance but more with anticipation.

Gu Caiyi looked at her enviously, "This time, Xiang Xiang, you should be preparing to advance to the Foundation Establishment stage, right?"

Xiang Xiang smiled and nodded lightly.

After ten years here, her cultivation had not lagged behind, and she was just one step away from the Great Perfection of Qi Cultivation.

Most importantly, she had almost collected all the materials needed for the Foundation Establishment stage required by the Joyful Union Sect's cultivation method.

Now, the only thing lacking was returning to the sect to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill.

"Is Aunt Gong going back?" Gu Caiyi suddenly asked.

"Of course she will, after all, the spirit vein here is only first-class and not suitable for a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator to live long-term."

Xiang Xiang spoke frankly and gave her good sister a reminder.

"The next person to take over here has two candidates. If it's Senior Sister Chi, it would be better. But if it's Senior Brother Hua, you must be careful, Caiyi, and never offend him."

"What do you mean?"

"Senior Brother Hua and I entered the sect in the same batch. He has a violent and cruel personality and enjoys taking supplements. After advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage, he became more restrained, but only within the sect. If he comes here, without any constraints, I'm afraid..."

Hearing this, Gu Caiyi's heart tightened.

Xiang Xiang suddenly smiled, "But you don't have to worry. That late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator from Ailao Mountain likes you very much. He has mentioned to Aunt Gong twice that he wants to take you as a concubine. Why don't you go with him? Ailao Mountain is also a very wealthy sect."

Luo Chen, who was enjoying his meal, paused slightly.

Looking up, he found that Gu Caiyi was not as joyful as he had imagined, but rather, her smile was forced.

"That man is not a good person, Caiyi, think carefully!"

Suddenly, Fu Xiuxiu, who had been silent, spoke up.

Gu Caiyi hummed in response, not daring to criticize a Foundation Establishment cultivator behind his back.

She was different from Yu Xiang and Fu Xiuxiu.

One was a disciple of the Joyful Union Sect, and after successfully advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage, she would become an inner sect disciple, and even have the potential to become a true disciple.

The other had recently become the manager of the Divine Talisman Pavilion and was about to return to the sect with the people from the Divine Talisman Pavilion.

Both had the backing of one of the six major sects, so they were not afraid of a mere Ailao Mountain.

But she had to be careful about what she said.

Seeing Luo Chen eating while paying attention to this, Fu Xiuxiu explained to him in a low voice.

"Fei Baiwen, although he is a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, is actually a赘婿, with a Golden Core cultivator's granddaughter as his wife."

Luo Chen had known this before.

"If this person had a strong will, it would be better, but he has a very weak character. Not only is he dominated by his wife at home, but his status within the sect is also not high. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been sent to this remote area to repair buildings."

Luo Chen thought back to what he had seen on the third floor.

The old man from the Ten Thousand Treasure Tower, who was chatting with the man in fine clothes, was Fei Baiwen.

He was clearly a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, while the old man was only at the initial stage, yet in front of him, he showed no demeanor of being two minor stages higher.

He was timid and lacked confidence.

If Gu Caiyi went with this person, she would likely end up dead at the hands of his wife, or even at the hands of Fei Baiwen himself.

Even Luo Chen could think of these things, and as the person involved, Gu Caiyi naturally knew even more and thought even further.

But the more she thought, the more bitter she felt, more than anyone could imagine.

In this world, if a woman lacks great ability, she often relies on a powerful male cultivator.

She now had such an opportunity, but she couldn't take it, she didn't dare to take it!

And if she continued to stay here?

After the grand opening of the Dao Discussion Platform, her reputation had already been established.

Business was not lacking, and she had earned a lot of spirit stones.

But with Gong Huiqin gone, the new manager of the Fragrant Sky Tower was unknown.

If it was that Senior Brother Hua, she would have to be careful and cater to him.

Unless, she no longer worked at the Fragrant Sky Tower.

But then, where would she go?

Worries and thoughts swirled in her mind.

Glancing to the side, she found that the only man at the table, Luo Chen, was eating heartily.

Half of the delicacies had already entered his mouth.

"Eat, eat, eat, all you know is to eat!"

Luo Chen was puzzled; wasn't the food meant to be eaten?

A meal could be worth ten days of hard cultivation!

Whether it was because of his dazed expression or her own venting, Gu Caiyi laughed at herself.

Why am I getting angry with this young man!

Rolling up her sleeves, she revealed her white arms and personally poured a cup of wine for Luo Chen.

"Eat more, cultivate well, and increase your cultivation. If you were a Foundation Establishment stage alchemist, I wouldn't have to look elsewhere."

Luo Chen, feeling a bit awkward, drank the wine.

Sister, if you want to use me as a backup, don't say it so openly!

I'm not someone who lusts after beauty!

Yu Xiang and Fu Xiuxiu, on the side, covered their mouths and laughed.

The banquet lasted until late at night.

When they left, they did not see the Golden Core cultivator.

It was said that he had shown up, accepted a toast from everyone, and then left gracefully.

He would likely take the Jade Tripod Sword Cultivators back to the sect in a day or two, and the various businesses here, including the Dao Discussion Platform, would still be managed by the previous executive, Miao Zhen.

From this, it was evident that the Jade Tripod Sword Sect was short of manpower.

This was not a small business, yet it was managed by only one Foundation Establishment cultivator and a few dozen outer sect disciples.

It could only be said that they were either very relaxed or had no choice.

After separating from the bustling crowd, only Mi Shuhua, Qin Liangchen, and Luo Chen were left on the way back to the main hall.

The moon was bright, and the stone path was clear.

Three shadows were stretched long.

Mi Shuhua walked with his hands behind his back, like a wealthy man taking a stroll.

Suddenly,

"Little Qin, that Foundation Establishment Pill is yours, it's yours, I will never embezzle it."

Qin Liangchen was taken aback, then laughed heartily, "Others might not trust you, Mi Hall Master, but I do. Saying these things is too formal."

Ahead, the wealthy man's ruddy face was half-shaded by the shadow.

Mi Hall Master?

Before, you called me Old Mi!

Indeed, we have become distant!

Mi Shuhua's lips twitched, and he stopped walking.

Qin Liangchen was taken aback, but he found that the other person was not looking at him, but at his little brother.

"Luo Chen, is it?"

(End of Chapter)