Chapter 4: Meeting the Sect Master again

Chapter 4: Meeting the Sect Master again

With almost all the preparations done, I sat cross-legged on the ground.

I had already re-checked every single detail and even tightly closed the door so that no one could disturb me.

With reluctance, I took out the storage bag the sect-master had given me when I first came to the sect.

Sighs~

"This is the last batch of spirit stones left with me."

"If I fail this time, then I will just think this cultivation path is not for me."

-I spoke with emotion.

One by one, I started absorbing the spirit stones.

My internal energy started rising rapidly.

Just as when I was about to cross the threshold, I suddenly felt a pang in my chest.

I coughed four times.

When I looked at my hand they were already covered in blood.

At the same time, my aura started declining rapidly.

"Fuck is this the backlash from not being able to advance?"

"Shit!"

My rapidly declining aura finally stabilized at Qi-Gathering second stage.

"Haha, I am really an unlucky guy."

-It would be a lie if I say I was not saddened by the failure to breakthrough.

"I guess I will have to choose the backup option now."

I had already considered the possibility of a failure therefore, after some deliberation I had come up with a backup plan.

Qi-gathering second stage is still considered a strong person in the mortal world. With such a cultivation base, I can easily live a happy life someplace.

Since even after using so many resources I can't breakthrough.Why bother to keep wasting time?

The unwillingness and helplessness soon disappeared from my face.

"It's time to start the next chapter of my life."

Packing up all the stuff in my backpack I went out of my cave.

Before leaving I looked back at my cave.

"2 years passed so quickly."

"Let's leave, leaving is for a better tomorrow."

I kept walking till I arrived at the sect master's peak.

After telling the maid about my identity, I was allowed to walk inside.

The beautiful woman whom I once saved was sitting on a high-seat.

"Oh, when the maid reported that you have come to meet me, I at first didn't believe it as you haven't come to me for the past 2 years."

"So tell me, Why are you here?"

"Ohhh, let me guess!"

-her tone became a little sarcastic.

"The cultivation resources that I left with you last time must be already exhausted."

"You must be here to ask for more spirit stones, right?"

A lord was like the main person with whom all the important village's decision-making power resided.

After knocking on the door for some minutes, it finally opened.

A maid came out,

"Hello Sir, How can I help you?"

"Please tell the lord that a disciple from the Immortal Paradise sect came on the request of the sect master."

"Wait for a second, I will inform the lord."

Soon a fat-chubby man came out.

Judging from the fat hanging on his loose skin and his walking posture as if he would fall any moment, the lord came at the door.

"Hello, it is my honour to meet a strong person like you."

"But let me confirm, you said you were sent by the Sect Master, right?"

"Yes", I nodded.

"Good, then it will be much simpler."

"The village needs someone to patrol around. Lately, there has been a rise in criminal activity, as a result, many villagers are scared to walk freely."

"I see", I listened to him carefully.

Things were much simpler than I thought, basically they needed someone like a police officer to keep a check on bad people.

With someone with a cultivation base doing this job, no one would dare to have any mischievous thoughts.

Seeing me not answering, the lord of the village became anxious.

"Don't worry we will provide you with a house to live in and will also provide 10 gold coins per month as salary."

-he hurriedly spoke.

"It's been so long since we requested the Immortal Paradise sect to send someone, finally they sent you."

"If you have any requirements just speak, we will try to accommodate."

"No, I am satisfied with the conditions."

"I just need to take a stroll in the evening to keep a check on the village, I can easily do it."

-I spoke righteously.

I would be a fool if I would deny such a free meal, you know 10 gold coins are still a lot in the current world plus I was getting a free place to stay. All I had to do was beat some bad guys.

The village lord held my hands excitedly.

"Thank you Sir for deciding to stay in our lowly village."

"Yeah, the pleasure is mine", I shook off his grip on my hands.

"Okay, Layla please show the young master his new home", the lord spoke embarrassingly.

'Oh so the name of that beautiful maid is Layla', I noted it in my mind.

"Yes, master!"

-Obeying the lord's order Layla took me to a big empty house at the corner of the village.

"Young master, is this house fine?"

-Layla asked me.

"Yeah this is good, I like it."

The house was well-built and spacious. It was at a place where no one would disturb me. It was perfect for me~

"Then the young master can stay here."

-Layla gave me the keys to the house before leaving.