Chapter 122 - 119: Accept It?

"It is difficult to silently eliminate a Third-Grade Spirit Master!"

The Emperor sighed. "Do not make a move for now. Also, keep a close eye on Asura. Don’t let him be poached or fall into any accidents."

"Yes!" the old man retreated.

Night fell over the Imperial City, its streets and alleys bathed in the brilliant glow of countless lanterns.

However, the bustling noise in the main streets never ceased as news from the Spirit Master banquet continuously spread outward.

"What? Asura won Master Kui and Bai Xiu was killed? And Asura is just a fifteen- or sixteen-year-old youth?"

"Heavens, just how monstrous is this Asura? And to think the people from the Ye Xiao Conglomerate and the Bai Xiu Conglomerate dared to cause trouble for Asura before!"

"Asura swept through all the Second-Grade Spirit Masters of the Great Xia Dynasty without even revealing his trump cards. If it weren’t for the Spirit Master genius from the Great Shang Dynasty, he wouldn’t have even exposed his powerful trump card—the Bone-Eroding Spiritual Source."

"The Bone-Eroding Spiritual Source? The very same one that caused such an uproar in the Southern Wilderness a while ago? Asura got it?"

"Not only that, but Asura’s appearance is extraordinarily handsome. To call him the most beautiful man in the world wouldn’t be an exaggeration. Every young woman at the scene was completely mesmerized. Everyone! Including Ling Qingxue, the Third Princess, and Wanya—no exceptions!"

"My god, those are the most monstrous geniuses in the entire Great Xia Dynasty. If he just picked any one of them, wouldn’t that be incredible?"

"Rumor has it that Asura likes Nangong Ling, the number one genius of Tai Xuan Academy, and even met with her privately..."

Various rumors continued to run rampant, growing more outrageous with each retelling. Some even fabricated all sorts of backstories for Asura, exaggerating his prestige at the banquet or spinning bizarre tales. Meanwhile, those who gambled for fun and placed their bets on Bai Xiu and Ye Xiao were cursing nonstop.

In short, the entire Imperial City boiled with endless excitement that night.

On the other side, Mo Qianqian led a group of people back to the Wind Shelter Inn. As soon as they returned to the inn, Mo Qianqian looked at the Butcher and asked in front of everyone, "Butcher, how many Third-Grade Upper-Level Tongyou Pills do you need to have a chance of breaking through to the next realm of cultivation?"

The Slaughterer with the Evil Blade froze, murmuring blankly, "Three... three pills?"

"Take these three pills first," Mo Qianqian said.

Mo Qianqian took out three pills and handed them straight to the Slaughterer with the Evil Blade. He then offered the remaining two to the Yuling Sect Master. "I have no use for Third-Grade Elixirs. Perhaps they might be of some use to Sect Leader Yu."

"What?" In that moment, everyone in the Asura Conglomerate was astounded.

Asura had won the championship and received five Third-Grade Upper-Level Tongyou Pills. Yet, right after returning, Asura was giving them all away just like that? Without a single ounce of heartache? One must know, these were five Third-Grade Superior Elixirs! A single pill had a market price of eight million silver taels, and even then, they were priceless treasures with no active sellers. Five pills amounted to forty million silver taels—equivalent to five hundred Second-Grade Superior Elixirs!

"I, the Butcher, swear loyalty to the Great Treasure Master until death!" The Slaughterer with the Evil Blade did not stand on ceremony. He accepted the pills, speaking with immense excitement.

The others in the Asura Conglomerate couldn’t help but swallow hard. Three pills... He had only known the Slaughterer with the Evil Blade for a month, yet he just gave them to him...

To say they weren’t envious would be impossible. At this moment, the members of the Asura Conglomerate felt even deeper admiration and loyalty toward Mo Qianqian. Because they knew that Asura would never mistreat those who were loyal to him! In fact, this couldn’t even be fully considered loyalty yet.

"This..." Yuling Sect Master Yu Ning was taken aback. Currently, her cultivation was at the Fifth Level of Tongyou Realm. If she had these two Third-Grade Superior Elixirs, she might just have a chance to break through another First Realm.

"I am still an Honored Guest Elder of the Yuling Sect. Sect Leader Yu, there is no need to be polite," Mo Qianqian said.

"Alright, then I owe Elder Asura a favor. If you need anything in the future, Elder Asura, just say the word." Yu Ning also accepted Mo Qianqian’s pills.

Standing nearby, Shi Muyao admired Mo Qianqian even more. Not only did he have strength, talent, and looks, but he was also incredibly generous. Elder Asura was simply a perfect man! And such a man—one that countless women desired—actually cared for her so much, repeatedly coming to her rescue...

Shi Muyao’s mind had already begun to run wild with imagination.

However, Mo Qianqian didn’t notice at all. After giving instructions to set up defenses, he hurriedly returned to his room to cultivate. The inn was quite large, and with the Yuling Sect Master and the Slaughterer with the Evil Blade present, it was relatively safe. No one should dare to come and cause trouble.

After a night of cultivation, it was early the next morning. The sky had not completely brightened yet, but Mo Qianqian heard a commotion coming from the surroundings.

Walking out of his room and heading downstairs, Mo Qianqian saw Shi Muyao, Pei Hong, and the others standing at the doorway. Outside, the entrance was already surrounded by a crowd, filled with endless noise and clamor.

"What’s going on?" Mo Qianqian stepped forward and asked.

"Elder Asura, these are all people who want to join our Asura Conglomerate. What do you think...?" Shi Muyao asked, looking troubled.

Pei Hong looked at Mo Qianqian, seemingly waiting for his answer.

Mo Qianqian was also taken aback. The streets were packed with people. This early in the morning, and so many had already come?

"Anyone above the Spiritual Mysterious Realm Eighth Layer, under forty years old, and with unquestionable character, can be accepted." Mo Qianqian added, "Geniuses, Spirit Masters, and those in the Tongyou Realm are exceptions. Also, we are no longer recruiting disciples from major factions."

As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of many people outside fell in disappointment. Obviously, they did not meet the criteria.

"Why aren’t we accepting disciples from major factions?" Shi Muyao asked in confusion.

"We’ll overlook the ones who already joined, but from now on, I don’t want to get involved in the disputes of the major factions," Mo Qianqian answered simply. If they were recruited now, who knew what hidden agendas they might have? He also didn’t want to have too much interaction with the major families. Those people would always prioritize their families; they wouldn’t truly pledge loyalty to him.

"That makes sense." Shi Muyao finally understood.

Hearing this, the crowd felt a bit better. The people from the major families were in the same boat as them!

"I want to join the Asura Conglomerate. Will you accept me?"

Right at this moment, the mature and steady voice of a young man rang out. The crowd turned toward the voice and saw a young man with a resolute and coldly handsome face. Dressed in a plain, pale white robe, he strode toward the inn with steady steps.

"Chu He? Chu He wants to join the Asura Conglomerate?"

"This..."

At this, the surrounding crowd was completely stunned. Even Chu He wanted to join the Asura Conglomerate?

One must know that, no matter what, Chu He was a Second-Grade Spirit Master. Even if he wasn’t Master Kui, he was still the second runner-up. If he formed a conglomerate himself, many people would eagerly join. Yet, Chu He actually wanted to join the Asura Conglomerate?

Weren’t Spirit Masters always incredibly arrogant? Why would Chu He join the Asura Conglomerate and submit to the head of the Asura Mansion?

Not only the people present, but even the members of the Asura Conglomerate were completely stunned. Even Mo Qianqian himself felt a wave of surprise.

Chu He wanted to join his conglomerate?

"I am sincerely looking to join. Will you accept me?" Chu He looked at Mo Qianqian and asked again, his voice neither servile nor overbearing.