Chapter 94

After chatting for a while, the sky grew dark, and everyone dispersed.

The appraisal event would officially begin the next day. Shi Yi, Luo Xin, and others, including Jiang Lingzhu, went to rest on the upper floors of the stone building.

Only Nie Tian was kept by Liu Yan.

"Nie Tian, since you're here, has your granduncle mentioned anything about choosing any spiritual artifacts?" Liu Yan asked.

"My master told me that I can choose three small items from the Spirit Treasure Pavilion, as long as I show this token." Nie Tian took out a token with the character "Ji" carved on it and showed it to Liu Yan.

Liu Yan glanced at it from a distance and gestured for him to put it away.

"Your grandfather was severely injured by Yun Meng and Yuan Fengchun, his Spirit Sea was shattered. After that battle, he could no longer gather the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to continue his cultivation." Liu Yan frowned. "Not only that, but because his Spirit Sea had dispersed, the spiritual energy he had gathered in the past gradually dissipated over time."

"Because of this, your grandfather's realm not only failed to advance but also continuously regressed."

"A shattered Spirit Sea means the end of a cultivator's path. After that, your grandfather became depressed, and his status in the Nie family declined, eventually being replaced by Nie Beichuan."

"Of course, now that you have become a disciple of your granduncle, your grandfather has regained his footing in the Nie family."

"But this is not a long-term solution, nor can it fundamentally restore your grandfather's confidence."

Liu Yan laid the groundwork and then changed the subject, saying, "I heard that the Spirit Treasure Pavilion will be selling a Spirit Nurturing Pill this time. The Spirit Nurturing Pill is a high-grade seventh-rank pill, extremely valuable. It can help a cultivator rebuild their Spirit Sea, and your grandfather's injuries can be healed with a Spirit Nurturing Pill!"

"Spirit Nurturing Pill!" Nie Tian was deeply moved.

He had always hoped to help his grandfather one day and heal his injuries.

Nie Donghai's injuries and lifespan had always been a source of worry for him.

Upon hearing that the appraisal event would have a Spirit Nurturing Pill that could heal his grandfather's injuries, he became very excited.

"A high-grade seventh-rank Spirit Nurturing Pill is definitely a good thing. If you were still Nie Tian of the Nie family or an ordinary disciple of the Lingyun Sect, you would have no chance of obtaining that Spirit Nurturing Pill." Liu Yan smiled slightly. "But now that you are a disciple of your granduncle and hold his token, he can request that Spirit Nurturing Pill from the Spirit Treasure Pavilion."

"When will the Spirit Nurturing Pill be sold, and where?" Nie Tian asked urgently.

"Tomorrow, at the Pill Building," Liu Yan said.

"Thank you for the reminder, Uncle Liu. I will go to the Pill Building early tomorrow and secure that Spirit Nurturing Pill!" Nie Tian said.

"Sure, I'll accompany you tomorrow morning," Liu Yan said with a smile.

As they were talking, the sky had completely darkened, and many lights appeared on the streets outside.

"Excuse me... Is Nie Tian inside?" a female voice came from outside at this moment.

Liu Yan was taken aback and looked at Nie Tian with a puzzled expression. "Is someone looking for you?"

"An Ying..."

That voice clearly belonged to An Ying, An Shiyi's younger sister, and Nie Tian immediately recognized it.

"Yes, she's a friend of mine from the Qinghuan Realm," Nie Tian said to Liu Yan.

Liu Yan nodded and said, "I'll go upstairs first. In a bit, go to the third floor; there are some vacant rooms there. Find one to rest in." With that, he tactfully went upstairs, leaving the bottom floor for Nie Tian to receive his guest.

The six-story stone building had its main door half-open. After Liu Yan went upstairs, An Ying quietly appeared.

"I'm here," Nie Tian responded.

At this moment, An Ying also saw him and walked in without much courtesy.

As she stepped in, she glanced around and, seeing that only Nie Tian was there, asked in confusion, "Where are the others?"

Nie Tian pointed upstairs.

He had no good feelings toward An Ying. Before entering the Qinghuan Realm, An Ying seemed to be quite dissatisfied with him, and during his time in the Qinghuan Realm, she often targeted him.

Later, due to the appearance of the Earth Lizard, he won a bit of An Ying's trust with his decisiveness and ruthlessness.

However, when he was surrounded by the crimson blood threads released by the demoness Yu Tong, An Ying did not stay to save him but instead abandoned him, thinking he was doomed to die.

Because of this, in his heart, he only felt he owed a favor to An Shiyi and did not feel he owed anything to An Ying.

After half a year, An Ying had become even more beautiful, but compared to An Shiyi's stunning beauty, she still fell short.

She, who was usually cheerful, now seemed to carry a faint sorrow, as if troubled by something.

"Do you remember when you said that if my sister ever got into trouble and you had enough strength, you would do your best to help her?" An Ying suddenly said.

"Of course, I remember," Nie Tian said.

"My sister... is in trouble now." An Ying glanced upstairs and lowered her voice, speaking softly, "In the Qinghuan Realm trial, my sister was the person in charge of the Spirit Treasure Pavilion. However, due to the entry of the Ghost Sect and the Blood Sect, Yuan Feng of the Ash Valley died, and our sect, along with the other three sects, suffered significant casualties. As a result, my sister was removed from her position as an executive."

"Demoted?" Nie Tian was taken aback.

The most powerful in the Spirit Treasure Pavilion was undoubtedly the Pavilion Master, followed by the elders, then the executives, and finally the disciples.

Executives were mostly responsible for the affairs of the Spirit Treasure Pavilion in the seven cities, selling spiritual artifacts and collecting various materials for refining.

Over the years, An Shiyi, as an executive, had accomplished many impressive tasks for the Spirit Treasure Pavilion, earning the trust of the Pavilion Master and gaining a considerable reputation within the pavilion.

However, due to the Qinghuan Realm trial, she was removed from her position as an executive, which is why she was now humbly welcoming guests at the door.

"Before, because of her position as an executive and the Pavilion Master's trust, many old men in the pavilion, though they had ulterior motives toward my sister, did not dare to act rashly." An Ying's face turned cold. "Due to the failure in the Qinghuan Realm, it is rumored that my sister has lost the Pavilion Master's trust and her position as an executive."

"Those old men who lust after my sister's beauty have taken the opportunity to make trouble, wanting to take her as a wife or concubine."

"Among them, one guy is particularly disgusting. He arranged for his disciple to pressure my sister today."

An Ying said this with clenched teeth.

Nie Tian said in a deep voice, "Where is that person?"

"Right where my sister is!" An Ying said fiercely.

"Take me there." Nie Tian stood up.

"Alright!" An Ying's courage grew.

She knew very well that if it were the Nie Tian from half a year ago, she wouldn't have come.

But the current Nie Tian, wearing the splendid cloak of being a disciple of Wu Ji, and Wu Ji was one of the most difficult to provoke in the entire Litian Domain.

She came this time hoping to use Nie Tian's identity as a disciple of Wu Ji to make the other party wary.

In a secluded courtyard of the Spirit Treasure Pavilion.

After a busy day, An Shiyi changed out of her red clothes and red skirt, wearing a white silk dress instead. This made her less stunning than during the day but more graceful and charming.

At this moment, she sat on a swing in the courtyard, her body swaying mechanically, her beautiful face filled with sorrow.

Beside the rockery in the courtyard, Fei Li's face was dark, playing with a golden ball that emitted sparks, and he said slowly, "You should know what position my master holds in the pavilion. You are just a woman from the An family who entered the pavilion. My master looking at you is your good fortune, so why are you refusing?"

"Before, with the Pavilion Master's protection, you could act as you pleased."

"Now, you have lost the Pavilion Master's trust and your position as an executive. Do you still think you can act as you did before?"

"I won't hide it from you; Yuan Xian of the Ash Valley is determined to deal with you. If it weren't for my master's intervention, you wouldn't have made it through the past six months!"

"Today, you saw Yuan Xian. She just visited my master and clearly stated that if you do not comply with my master, she will not be polite anymore."

"Think carefully. Once Yuan Xian takes action, what will happen to you, your sister, and your An family?"

"Yuan Feng, who died in the Ash Valley, was her grandson. To avenge Yuan Feng, she has already killed many people from the Ghost Sect and the Blood Sect."

"Yuan Feng's death, we the Spirit Treasure Pavilion have a responsibility, and the Pavilion Master understands this. In this sensitive period, the Pavilion Master will not risk a conflict with the Ash Valley for your sake, so if Yuan Xian takes action, the Pavilion Master may not intervene!"

"My master said he wants an answer tonight!"

Fei Li's face was cold, his tone forceful, compelling An Shiyi to make a decision immediately.

"Creak!"

The swing, which had been swaying continuously, suddenly stopped. In An Shiyi's dull eyes, a sense of sorrow and helplessness gradually appeared.

"Enough, enough, for my sister, for the An family..." She was prepared to sacrifice herself.

"Bang!"

At this moment, the door was suddenly pushed open by An Ying, who led Nie Tian straight to the courtyard.

"An Ying?" Fei Li snorted, not taking her seriously at all, and continued to threaten, "Your sister is still young. If you lose your influence in the pavilion, she will be left without support. Hey, you should know that for a young girl to stand on her own in the pavilion, she either needs to have extraordinary talent or find a good patron."

"Originally, you were her patron in the pavilion, but once you lose your influence, do you think she can still cultivate in the pavilion without worries?"

"An sister, who is this guy who looks like he's eaten shit?" Nie Tian asked knowingly.

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