Fu Hongming leisurely carried a coffin out, such a good day was just right to bask in the Master's presence, Jiang Xi was beside him, sipping spirit tea.
"Third Junior Sister! Fourth Junior Brother! Youngest Junior Sister!" Fu Hongming saw the three people from afar.
"Senior Brother!" Long Aotien happily approached, "Look, am I any different?"
Fu Hongming: "……Fourth Junior Brother, didn't you say last time that beggar clothes gave you a sense of security and you wouldn't worry about being scammed out of spirit stones? Did you find that scoundrel in these past few months and get your spirit stones back?"
So you have money to buy new clothes?
Long Aotien: "..."
That hit a nerve, Senior Brother.
He silently returned to his courtyard and changed back into his beggar clothes. Though old, they gave him sufficient security!
He was now a rich man with top-grade spirit stones, absolutely could not be targeted by those with ulterior motives…
Speaking of which, should he continue picking up trash? After all, he always picked up trash. Suddenly stopping would make people suspicious. What if they guess he's become rich?!
Fu Hongming continued to look at the next one: "Third Junior Sister, your cultivation base has recovered! That's wonderful!"
"Senior Brother, I'm even stronger than before!" Shi Qinxin was incredibly confident: "Next is the Six Sects Grand Competition, to win the first prize—the Divine Soul Mirror!"
She had promised Zhou Han.
Speaking of which, Fu Hongming was a little worried: "Second Junior Brother can go to the competition with you all, but I'm not worried about Master's safety. Entering the secret realm takes quite some time. Without me taking personal care, what if something dangerous happens…"
It's clear that when Senior Brother is normal, he's a filial and good disciple.
"Don't worry!" Tian Ning reassured Fu Hongming, "I brought very practical gifts for Master this time."
Shi Qinxin was moved: "Youngest Junior Sister is so filial!"
Then, Tian Ning took out more than ten large coffins from her dimensional pouch. Each one was exquisitely made, and one was specially inlaid with gold!
Shi Qinxin: "..."
Fu Hongming was also shocked: "Youngest Junior Sister, Master can't sleep in so many coffins…"
Tian Ning herself couldn't use that many either: "Then let's all share them. These coffins are not only easy to carry, but their defensive power is unparalleled!" These were coffins blessed by an ancient Black Tortoise!
She enthusiastically began distributing coffins to everyone.
Four people: "..."
Tian Ning suggested entrusting the coffin containing Master to Sect Leader Xiao. The Sect Leader is very strong and will definitely protect Master.
She also gave Fu Hongming and Jiang Xi gifts of a broadsword, talismans, and a talisman brush.
Fu Hongming chopped the coffin several times with his broadsword. The defensive power was indeed excellent. He also relaxed a little, able to rest assured protecting his junior martial brothers and sisters in the Six Sects Grand Competition, leaving Master to Sect Leader Xiao.
Everything is ready, now all that's missing is someone to communicate with Sect Leader Xiao.
Fu Hongming is soft-hearted, and Shi Qinxin is too explosive, so everyone finally decided to go together, bringing Master along.
Sect Leader Xiao has been having a good time lately. His daughter's strength has increased significantly after contracting with the Guanyu Sword. The girl's family is also doing well; finding a Daoist Partner in the future won't be a problem!
The Six Sects Grand Competition is imminent, and the disciples are cultivating diligently. He contentedly sipped some spirit tea, standing by the window overlooking the entire Wanjian Sect.
Good, this time they will definitely get a good ranking.
"Sect Leader! Sect Leader!"
"Sect Leader! Sect Leader!"
...
Sect Leader Xiao: "???"
He looked down and saw five heads crouching at the window, all staring at him.
Sect Leader Xiao: "..."
Are they perverts? What are they doing crouching at the old man's window!
A mouthful of hot tea stalled, almost spitting it out, finally swallowing it down, almost choking…
A bunch of brats! Do they want him to die?
"Cough cough…Why aren't you all staying on Sword Protecting Mountain, what are you doing here?"
"Sect Leader, please move. Master and we will come in first." Fu Hongming enthusiastically stood up, stuffing the coffin into the window.
Sect Leader Xiao, who was squeezed aside by the coffin: "..."
Are they sick?
Sect Leader Xiao was forced to stand aside, watching five people and a coffin enter, they even thoughtfully closed the window for him. His mouth twitched: "What exactly are you doing here?"
Jiang Xi, facing an empty chair, smiled brightly: "It's not really anything important."
Sect Leader Xiao: "..."
Please just finish and leave, okay?!
Fu Hongming still understood social etiquette. He picked up the teapot on the table and added… a little more tea to the already full cup of the Sect Leader.
"..."
Sect Leader Xiao was about to be driven mad by their meandering speech. Finally, Shi Qinxin spoke, inexplicably saying: "We from Sword Protecting Mountain are going to participate in the Six Sects Grand Competition!"
"What are you all going crazy about?"
A bunch of old, weak, sick, and disabled people participating in the Six Sects Grand Competition!
"Sect Leader, please calm down…" Fu Hongming instinctively poured tea for Sect Leader Xiao again; the tea spilled over, scalding Sect Leader Xiao, who almost couldn't hold back from making them leave!
Long Aotien: "We're not crazy! Sect Leader, the older you get, the weaker you become. Haven't you noticed that our cultivation bases have recovered?"
As he spoke, he immediately showed off in front of the Sect Leader.
"Sect Leader, look, a Golden Core Fifth Stage cultivator under a hundred years old, a rare genius is right in front of you!"
Sect Leader Xiao's eyebrows twitched, for the first time he didn't feel so appreciative of talent, and really wanted to beat this brat!
Suppressing his urge, he carefully investigated the two, only then discovering that Shi Qinxin and Long Aotien had restored their original cultivation bases, and even Tian Ning, who was just there to make up the numbers, had broken through to Foundation Establishment Second Stage at some point!
Sect Leader Xiao's stern face changed drastically, immediately switching to a benevolent expression.
"Heaven truly blesses our Wanjian Sect!"
Sect Leader Xiao: "If Sword Protecting Mountain doesn't participate in the Six Sects Grand Competition, who will? With you all here, the first place in this Six Sects Grand Competition will undoubtedly belong to our Wanjian Sect!"
Five people: "..."
It turned out to be easier than expected.
Originally, Fu Hongming had planned to cry with Master's coffin if they disagreed.
Fu Hongming: "We'll participate in the competition, and we'll leave Master's safety to you, Sect Leader!"
Although the thought of bringing a coffin to the competition was absurd, to get first place more reliably, Sect Leader Xiao agreed.
After the matter was settled, Tian Ning said: "Let's go, let's go back and prepare for the competition!"
The five people quickly left. Shi Qinxin opened the window, and Fu Hongming pushed the coffin out…
Sect Leader Xiao: "..."
"Ningning, wait a minute, I have something to tell you." Sect Leader Xiao stopped Tian Ning, smiling as kindly as Maitreya Buddha.
The other four turned their heads in unison. This time, even Jiang Xi aimed at Sect Leader Xiao!
"Sect Leader, you wouldn't still be thinking of poaching our Youngest Junior Sister, would you?!"
Sect Leader Xiao, sensing the killing intent: "..."
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