Chapter 24

"Seems like you know a lot about this mental power?"

Chu Feng's heart tightened. This so-called mental power was something he had only just mastered, and he did not understand it well.

However, he knew that what the girl said about one in ten thousand people possessing mental power was likely true, because it was obvious that even this talented girl did not possess it.

Moreover, her sudden 180-degree change in attitude towards him made it clear that mental power was indeed something extraordinary, something that ordinary people absolutely did not have.

"Of course, mental power is a gift from heaven, something one is born with, and cannot be cultivated."

"Those who possess mental power can be considered the best of the best. Not only do they have exceptional talent in martial arts, but their insight is unparalleled in the world. No wonder my sister took a liking to you and had the Wing Alliance invite you to join."

"Your sister?"

"I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Su Mei, I am fourteen years old, and my sister, whom you must know, is called Su Rou."

"You are Elder Su Rou's sister?" Chu Feng was surprised. The girl in front of him was pure and sweet, but Su Rou was sensual and alluring. Although both were beauties, they were clearly very different.

However, upon closer inspection, Chu Feng also noticed that the girl did bear a slight resemblance to Su Rou. She was still young, but in a few years, she would surely be a beauty to be reckoned with.

What surprised Chu Feng even more was that he had no prior relationship with Su Rou. How could Su Rou have invited him to the Wing Alliance for no reason? Could it be that his strength was exposed during the assessment?

Upon careful consideration, it was indeed very likely. After all, Su Rou's strength was unfathomable, and the underground palace was filled with traps. Although he had managed to deceive the disciples, it was very difficult to deceive the elders.

"Surprised? There's really no need to be. My sister just sees you as a talent and wants to cultivate you."

"After my observation, you indeed have the qualifications to join the Wing Alliance. As a member of the Wing Alliance, I now formally invite you to join us." At this point, Su Mei squinted her eyes and gave Chu Feng a sweet, innocent smile.

Initially, Su Mei was extremely repulsed by Chu Feng, the reason being that he had rejected the Wing Alliance's invitation. Chu Feng was the first person in history to reject the Wing Alliance's invitation.

However, when she learned that Chu Feng possessed the one-in-ten-thousand mental power, she understood why Su Rou had taken an interest in him—mental power.

According to her knowledge, no one in the entire outer sect possessed mental power. It was almost a legend.

In short, anyone who possessed mental power would have limitless potential and was destined to become a powerful figure. Therefore, she could not let go of such a talent and would spare no effort to recruit him.

Looking at Su Mei's sweet smile, Chu Feng knew that the girl was trying to use her beauty to win him over. To say that he was not moved by such a beauty would be a lie. So he smiled slightly and then firmly said, "I refuse."

"You bastard." Hearing Chu Feng's words, Su Mei jumped up in anger, her previous gentleness instantly gone. She gritted her teeth and pointed at Chu Feng, shouting,

"Chu Feng, do you know who you are? How many people want to join the Wing Alliance, but we don't accept them? Now that I personally invite you, you actually refuse. Is your head stuck in a door?"

"Even if you possess mental power, what does it matter? In the end, you are just a Fifth Rank Spirit Warrior. Such strength is not even considered in the Wing Alliance."

Chu Feng ignored Su Mei's curses, continuing to pick up the Immortal Spirit Grass. As he picked, he suddenly paused.

He was shocked to find a purple pearl not far away. The pearl was the size of a pearl but contained extremely strong spiritual energy.

"What is this?" Chu Feng picked up the pearl and examined it closely.

"Wow, no way, it's a Spirit Pearl." Seeing the purple, glowing pearl, Su Mei rushed over, her eyes sparkling with greed.

"Do you recognize this?" Chu Feng asked curiously.

"Of course, it's an extremely rare medicinal herb, the Spirit Pearl."

"Out of hundreds of Immortal Spirit Grass, only one can transform into a Spirit Pearl. The Spirit Pearl does not need to be refined; it can be swallowed directly and will be absorbed by the dantian. Therefore, the Spirit Pearl is extremely precious, and one Spirit Pearl is worth one hundred taels of gold."

"I have been wandering in the inner area of the Spirit Medicine Mountain for many days, all for this Spirit Pearl. I never thought I would get it just as I was about to leave. It's really lucky." Su Mei said, extremely excited.

"So this is an extremely rare medicinal herb that doesn't need to be refined. It's indeed a good thing." Chu Feng chuckled, not putting the Spirit Pearl in his bag but tucking it into his waist.

"Are you trying to keep it all to yourself?" Su Mei shouted angrily upon seeing this.

"Of course not. I'll give you a few more Immortal Spirit Grass later."

"You bastard, these Immortal Spirit Grass are mine. I was already generous enough to give you half. Besides, Immortal Spirit Grass is only a high-grade medicinal herb, how can it compare to an extremely rare medicinal herb like the Spirit Pearl?"

"Don't say that. If it weren't for me, you would have been divided by the Immortal Spirit Grass long ago. How could you still be standing here dividing the Immortal Spirit Grass with me?"

"You..."

Su Mei gritted her teeth in anger but was helpless. Although Chu Feng's actions were quite despicable, she still wanted to recruit him into the Wing Alliance, so she had to endure it for now.

Afterward, Chu Feng counted the Immortal Spirit Grass. Apart from the Spirit Pearl in his waist, he had collected a total of seventy-eight plants. This was an unimaginable number, and the spiritual energy contained in these plants was very concentrated, making them high-quality, far superior to what Chu Feng had refined before.

Chu Feng kept thirty plants and gave Su Mei forty-eight. He could feel that the spiritual energy contained in the Spirit Pearl in his waist was equivalent to at least fifty Immortal Spirit Grass. Even with this distribution, he was still making a huge profit.

However, to Chu Feng's surprise, Su Mei only took forty plants, leaving him with thirty-eight. Su Mei's intention was clear; she was secretly calling Chu Feng a "three-eight" (a derogatory term).

Chu Feng could only call her behavior childish. Using eight Immortal Spirit Grass to insult someone was a wasteful act, as one Immortal Spirit Grass was worth one tael of gold.

One tael of gold was equivalent to one hundred taels of silver, enough for an ordinary family to live a carefree life for a lifetime.

"Girl, what are you following me for? Don't tell me you have a crush on me?"

After dividing the Immortal Spirit Grass, Chu Feng decided to leave the Spirit Medicine Mountain. The ten-day limit had expired, and he had to leave the inner area before nightfall. However, to his surprise, Su Mei followed him.

To be honest, having such a beauty accompany him was a very pleasant thing. However, as they walked, they encountered many people.

When those people cast various hateful gazes at Chu Feng, he felt uncomfortable. He thought Su Mei was deliberately increasing his enmity.

"Have a crush on me? Dare to marry me?" However, when Su Mei said this with a smile, Chu Feng was instantly confused.