Chapter 8

Lu Shaoqing cursed, "Glutton."

Xiao Yi held Xiao Hong in her hands, gently stroking the bird's feathers.

"So smooth, even smoother than my hair, I'm so envious."

Xiao Hong held her head high, her little eyes darting around.

Though it was just a bird, one could sense its proud expression.

"Second Senior Brother, can I take it to eat spirit beans?"

Lu Shaoqing said, "It only eats boiled ones."

"Really?"

Xiao Yi said, "Then I'll go buy some and cook them for it."

Lu Shaoqing said, "That's so much trouble, just order takeout."

Xiao Yi was very considerate, "Come on, Second Senior Brother, let me treat you to a meal, okay?"

Lu Shaoqing's eyes lit up, then he asked cautiously, "Do you have spirit stones?"

"Don't make me pay, I tell you, I don't have any spirit stones."

"If you don't have spirit stones to pay, you'll have to stay and wash dishes to pay off your debt."

Xiao Yi was furious, "Second Senior Brother, you're really underestimating me."

"I do have some spirit stones, not many, but enough to treat you to a meal."

Lu Shaoqing said, "I can eat a lot, are you sure?"

Xiao Yi said confidently, "Don't worry, just eat to your heart's content."

Lu Shaoqing said, "Alright, I won't be polite then, let's go."

With food, Lu Shaoqing didn't mind going down the mountain.

"Do you want to call Master and First Senior Brother?"

"No need," Lu Shaoqing said, "Master is cultivating, and First Senior Brother won't care about other things for ten days or half a month."

"He has enough to keep him busy with the Sword Cave."

Lu Shaoqing took Xiao Yi down the mountain.

Lingxiao Sect was established on the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a city where mortals and cultivators mixed.

This city was called Lingxiao City, protected by Lingxiao Sect.

As one of the three major sects in Qizhou, Lingxiao Sect was naturally the first choice for many people seeking to learn martial arts.

At the same time, outer sect disciples often came here to work and earn money.

Even cultivators have their desires for food.

Therefore, there were many restaurants and taverns at the foot of the mountain.

"Second Senior Brother, where should we eat?"

After arriving, Xiao Yi found that there were too many places to eat and drink.

Lu Shaoqing said, "Follow me."

Lu Shaoqing came to a tavern that looked newly opened.

The red flowers at the entrance had not been removed yet.

Lu Shaoqing said, "This is the place."

Just as they entered, Lu Shaoqing met an acquaintance.

"Hey, Junior Brother Wang, what are you doing here?"

Wang Yao turned his head and said in surprise, "Senior Brother Lu, why are you here?"

Lu Shaoqing said, "Didn't you say Old Hu transferred here?"

"Right, I'm bringing my junior sister here to try it out."

"Junior sister?"

Wang Yao's gaze fell on Xiao Yi beside Lu Shaoqing.

"Senior Brother Wang, hello."

Xiao Yi greeted politely.

Lu Shaoqing said, "She is my master's newly received personal disciple, Xiao Yi."

Wang Yao was surprised.

Lingxiao Sect's disciples were divided into four levels: outer sect disciples, inner sect disciples, core disciples, and personal disciples.

As long as one had enough contributions and reached the required realm, they could become inner sect or core disciples.

However, becoming a personal disciple was not just a matter of having enough contributions and strength.

Only the personal disciples directly taken in by the sect's leader, deputy leader, elders, and the five peak masters could be called personal disciples.

At the same time, there was a rule that each person could not have more than three personal disciples.

Wang Yao didn't expect Xiao Yi to be the third personal disciple of Tianyu Peak.

Wang Yao recalled the peak master of Chiyue Peak he had seen the day before and understood.

This was an internal operation.

A black curtain.

Wang Yao hurriedly returned the greeting, "Greetings, Senior Sister Xiao."

Personal disciples had the highest status, and by seniority, even if Wang Yao was a few hundred years older than Xiao Yi, he still had to call her senior sister.

"Find us a private room."

Wang Yao smiled, "Don't worry, Junior Brother, I know what to do."

Wang Yao and Lu Shaoqing had been acquainted for a long time.

He naturally knew Lu Shaoqing's preferences.

He personally led Lu Shaoqing to a private room, "Senior Brother Lu, Senior Sister Xiao, this is our tavern's best private room, is it okay?"

Lu Shaoqing didn't pay much attention to the room's decoration; he wanted a private room to avoid being disturbed.

"Alright, bring out your new dishes."

"Besides Old Hu, there should be other chefs, right?"

"Otherwise, it wouldn't do justice to the tavern's decoration."

Wang Yao said, "Yes, of course."

After half an hour, Wang Yao came out of the private room.

He just happened to meet the manager.

The manager was not from Lingxiao Sect; it was said he was from the tavern owner's family.

"Manager!"

Wang Yao greeted.

The manager, named Zhang Jin, was fat and had a smiling face, looking very honest.

When Wang Yao first arrived, he had already learned from Old Hu that the manager was a smiling tiger, not to be offended, and was quite strong.

"Manager, you invited them to Room One, who are they?" Zhang Jin asked with a smile.

Wang Yao replied, "Manager, they are Senior Brother Lu and Senior Sister Xiao, personal disciples of Tianyu Peak."

"Oh? Personal disciples?"

Zhang Jin's eyes flashed with surprise. He had been here for a long time and had never seen a personal disciple of Lingxiao Sect, let alone a core disciple.

He said, "Is that so? I should go in and serve them personally."

Wang Yao tried to stop him, "Manager, that's not good, Senior Brother Lu doesn't like to be disturbed."

Wang Yao and Lu Shaoqing had been acquainted for several years and knew Lu Shaoqing's character.

He didn't like to be disturbed.

Zhang Jin said, "What do you know? If what you say is true, they are important guests and cannot be neglected."

Ignoring Wang Yao, he didn't think the words of an outer sect disciple of Lingxiao Sect were worth much attention.

However, Zhang Jin didn't stay in the room for long; he came out with a sour face.

He hadn't even finished introducing himself before being chased out.

Wang Yao secretly smirked, "I told you, but you didn't listen, now you're asking for trouble."

Serves you right.

Zhang Jin glared at Wang Yao, coldly snorted, and left with a flick of his sleeve.

Zhang Jin was very unhappy. As the manager of the tavern, he had the final say in all matters.

Plus, being from the Fang family, who wouldn't give him some respect?

He didn't expect the young man in the private room to give him no face at all.

Does he really think he can look down on others just because he's handsome?

But thinking about it being a personal disciple of Lingxiao Sect, he couldn't help but grumble.

A personal disciple of Lingxiao Sect, he couldn't afford to offend.

If it were an inner sect disciple, he wouldn't be afraid.

He needed to find a way to confirm their identities.

Zhang Jin thought to himself.

At that moment, he saw a few people enter, his eyes lit up, and he quickly went to greet them.