Chapter 68

One year or five years?

This multiple-choice question is so hard.

“Elder, I want the five-year life-extension pill.”

Han Muye clasped his hands and spoke.

Choosing the one-year option must mean your brain isn’t working well.

Su Liang nodded and swept his hand, collecting all the medicine packets.

Storage ring.

This thing seems to be a standard accessory for the rich.

Han Muye looked at the bronze ring on Su Liang’s finger, his eyes shining.

“I can’t yet refine the five-year life-extension pill.”

“However, I can help you find someone who can refine the five-year life-extension pill.”

Looking at the stunned Han Muye, Su Liang smiled and said, “In a while, I will visit Mu Shen City to pay respects to Master Mu. You can go with me.”

“You know Master Mu, right? He is the old ancestor of Mu Wan’s family.”

...

After leaving the waterside residence and standing by the mountain path, Han Muye felt like a fool.

Why did he choose the five-year life-extension pill? He should have directly asked Elder Su Liang to refine the one-year pill, and he could have stood by to learn the refining technique.

On the way, the regretful Han Muye was somewhat absent-minded.

“Senior Brother Han!”

When he heard the call and looked up, two figures were already close.

These were two inner disciples wearing white martial robes.

The two looked excited and clasped their hands to Han Muye, saying, “Luo Cheng and Qin Yi, we greet Senior Brother Han.”

Han Muye smiled and clasped his hands in return.

These two were the only outer disciples who saw Mo Yuan off when he left.

At that time, Han Muye casually gave each of them a high-quality Cloud Qi Pill.

Later, they met Lu Gao and inquired about Han Muye’s identity.

“Thank you, Senior Brother Han, for the pills you gave us, which greatly advanced our cultivation and finally allowed us to enter the Qi Condensation stage.”

Luo Cheng’s face showed gratitude as he clasped his hands again, and Qin Yi followed suit.

A high-quality Cloud Qi Pill is worth 300 spirit stones. If one’s cultivation is stuck at the half-step Qi Condensation stage, this pill can directly help break through.

Even if they didn’t take the pill and sold it directly, it would be a substantial sum for outer disciples.

It seems these two were quite lucky and managed to break through.

Now both were wearing inner disciple clothing.

“Congratulations.” Han Muye smiled and raised his hand.

“Senior Brother Han, how is Senior Brother Mo Yuan?” Luo Cheng asked.

They had a close relationship with Mo Yuan. When Han Muye sent Mo Yuan back to his hometown, it was natural to ask about his situation.

“Mo Master has retired to his hometown and is living a carefree life.” Han Muye nodded and then said, “Since you have already broken through and advanced to the inner disciples, when will you go to the Sword Pavilion to receive a sword? I can help you choose a suitable one.”

Given Luo Cheng and Qin Yi’s relationship with Mo Yuan, helping them choose a sword was no big deal.

Choosing a sword is his forte.

Hearing Han Muye’s words, Luo Cheng and Qin Yi’s faces lit up, but then they showed a hint of embarrassment.

“Senior Brother, you may not know, although we have advanced to the inner disciples, we haven’t completed enough merit tasks yet, so we don’t have the qualifications to receive a sword.”

Qin Yi’s face turned red as he spoke softly.

The Sword Pavilion houses swords, and outer disciples ranked 100th and above have the qualifications to receive one.

To be ranked 100th among tens of thousands of disciples, one needs to stand out in combat and cultivation and face various challenges.

For inner disciples, theoretically, their cultivation should be at least at the Qi Condensation stage, and their combat ability should be good. They only need to complete simple advancement tasks and accumulate symbolic three merits to have the qualifications to receive a sword.

One Qi Condensation stage and three merits, not difficult, right?

Han Muye didn’t think it was difficult.

Seeing Han Muye’s gaze, the two felt even more embarrassed.

A Sword Pavilion observer who could casually give high-quality Cloud Qi Pills didn’t care about three merits.

But for them, who had only broken through with the help of pills, inner disciple tasks were truly challenging.

“Cough, cough, Inner Disciple Luo Tian has issued a demon-hunting task. We will apply for it. We believe that when we return, we will have accumulated enough merits to go to the Sword Pavilion to receive a sword.”

Qin Yi cleared his throat and said.

Entering the Qi Condensation stage, their lives had changed dramatically, and the world seemed vast and boundless.

All of this was due to the opportunity provided by Han Muye.

“Luo Tian?” Hearing Qin Yi’s words, Han Muye frowned and said in a low voice, “Is he the one who practices the Golden Vein Sword Technique and is the son of an inner disciple executive?”

“That’s the one, Senior Brother Luo.” Luo Cheng looked at Han Muye and said softly, “Senior Brother Han, do you know him?”

His heart skipped a beat; Han Muye’s expression didn’t look happy.

Luo Tian’s demon-hunting task.

Han Muye frowned.

This Luo Tian had once come to the Sword Pavilion to exchange a sword, and it was that peculiar sword.

This sword is now on the third floor of the Sword Pavilion, and the task document was also collected, but Luo Tian didn’t ask for it back.

When Luo Tian exchanged the sword, Han Muye felt something was off and reported it to the Sword Pavilion elder.

Unfortunately, the elder didn’t take it seriously.

Now this Luo Tian is issuing a demon-hunting task again?

Seeing Han Muye’s expression, Luo Cheng and Qin Yi exchanged glances.

“Senior Brother Han, is there any unpleasantness between you and Senior Brother Luo? He is known for his arrogance and has a poor reputation in the sect...”

Luo Cheng spoke hesitantly.

Han Muye shook his head and looked at the two, saying in a low voice, “Do you trust me?”

The two nodded quickly.

“If you trust me, don’t take this task.” Han Muye lowered his voice, “The old ancestor of the Ten Thousand Swords, who is a close friend of Master Mo, is currently leading the army to suppress the Three Qin Sword Sect.”

“You can easily earn some task merits there.”

The old ancestor of the Ten Thousand Swords is a close friend of Mo Yuan!

Luo Cheng and Qin Yi’s eyes widened.

To say the most popular person on Nine Profound Mountain now, it would be the unknown guest elder, the old ancestor of the Ten Thousand Swords.

Killing a ground realm expert with one sword, his power and mystery are awe-inspiring.

Who would have thought he had such a relationship with Mo Yuan!

A guest elder who can kill a ground realm expert, no fool would know how to choose.

Luo Cheng and Qin Yi bowed, “Thank you, Senior Brother, for your guidance!”

Han Muye nodded, a smile on his face, “When you go there, you will have a pleasant surprise.”

After saying that, he left directly.

A pleasant surprise?

Luo Cheng and Qin Yi looked puzzled.

“Junior Brother Luo, shall we go to the Three Qin Sword Sect?” Qin Yi looked at Han Muye’s departing back and spoke softly.

“Why go to a second-generation noble of the sect when we can follow the guest elder?” Luo Cheng laughed and then said, “But should we tell Senior Brother Tang Ming about this information?”

Qin Yi nodded, “Senior Brother Tang Ming is one of the top 200 inner disciples. If he is willing to go, we will have more confidence.”

...

When Han Muye returned to the Sword Pavilion, he saw a small table set up at the entrance from a distance.

Besides Old Huang, Lin Shen, and Lu Gao, there was a towering bald man sitting there.

Zhao Pu.

“You’re back just in time for dinner. No one kept you for a meal?” Old Huang saw Han Muye return and called out with a smile.

Han Muye walked over without hesitation and sat next to the empty seat Lu Gao had left.

“Senior Brother Zhao, you probably won’t be used to our outer disciples’ meals.”

Han Muye started eating while smiling.

Zhao Pu reached for the wine gourd Old Huang had placed on the table, poured half a bowl, and drank it all, then said, “Who hasn’t been an outer disciple before?”

The meal was enjoyable, and Old Huang’s gourd of wine was drained.

Zhao Pu drank at least 80% of it.

He also ate 80% of the food.

Indeed, those who cultivate their body are different.

They can eat and drink a lot.

After the meal, the group dispersed, leaving Lu Gao to clean up.

“Old Brother Huang, rest assured. When the sect gathers, I will have Brother Han watch over. Your sister-in-law will do well, and I will ensure she gets a top ten ranking.” Zhao Pu patted Old Huang’s shoulder, making Old Huang’s mouth twitch.

But his expression was smiling, like a blooming chrysanthemum.

“With Senior Brother Zhao’s words, I am reassured.” Old Huang sighed in relief and shook Zhao Pu’s hand.

Zhao Pu laughed and turned to leave, swaying.

Han Muye saw Zhao Pu down the stone steps. Zhao Pu’s steps were a bit unsteady, and after a few steps, he suddenly stopped.

“Brother Han, did Master give you the White Tiger Scroll?”