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Upon hearing her question, Shi Ling couldn't help but laugh at himself. Then, he spread out his hands and said, "Can't you tell?"

After a moment of silence, she took out a gold storage card from her storage ring and handed it to Shi Ling. When Shi Ling looked at it, he realized that the card had five thousand gold coins, which was a huge sum of money for Shi Ling, who was still a servant. However, Shi Ling's tone turned cold as he said, "Are you trying to show me mercy?"

She said, "I can understand how you feel. It is a huge blow to you to be demoted from an official disciple of the sect to a servant. In this aspect, I cannot help you, but you and I are former schoolmates after all. I don't want to see you in such a bad state.

The corner of Shi Ling's mouth lifted slightly. "If I hadn't been able to recover from my defeat, I wouldn't have appeared here."

It was as Shi Ling said. In his eyes, not only was there not a single trace of decadence or depression, on the contrary, he gave off a feeling of confidence and spirit that was not present in the eyes of the previous Shi Ling. The current Shi Ling was like a completely different person.

It was as if the most beautiful scenery in the world had been overshadowed by this. She then heard Yun Qian continuing, "Looks like I've thought too much into it. I thought that falling from the clouds into the valley would cause you to be unable to recover, but I didn't expect that it would actually allow you to grow up."

At this point, Shi Ling relaxed and said with a smile, "I'm fine. Actually, I was depressed for a period of time. However, I've already walked out from the shadows."

Yun Zhi Qian took a step forward and waved the card in her hand towards Shi Ling: "Then how long do you want me to keep this up?"

Shi Ling shook his head and said, "No need. Even if I don't take the money, we're still best friends, right?"

Yun Zhi Qian rolled her eyes at him. She immediately took Shi Ling's hand and put the card into it. "We are best friends after you take it."

Feeling the touch of her hand on his, Shi Ling couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva. However, seeing that the other party didn't give him the chance to refuse, he kept his hand and said, "Take this as a loan and I'll definitely return it to you!"

Yun Qiaoqian glanced at him again and said, "Let's talk about the future later."

As he spoke, he pulled Shi Ling in front of him and said, "I happen to have nothing to do today, so why don't you accompany me for a stroll?"

When Shi Ling and Yun Qiaoqian were still classmates in the past, they had often walked around the streets. Back then, Yun Zhiqian liked to hold onto Shi Ling's hand as if they were together, she said, that feeling was like when she was with her own brother, the two of them were mistakenly considered as a pair of cultivation partners at that time. Later, after Shi Ling confessed to Yun Zhiqian, their relationship gradually drifted apart, perhaps they couldn't even remember the last time they held hands together like this.

At this moment, Shi Ling glanced at the sabre wearing guard behind him. He was still the same as before, expressionless. He immediately asked, "It seems like you've developed quite well these few years. You even have a sabre carrying guard following you."

Yun Zhi Qian nodded and said, "That's fine. After all, I got the favor of the great elder of the sect, Granny Blackbrow. That's why I have my current status."

Upon hearing this, Shi Ling was stunned for a moment before he asked, "The favor of Granny Blackbrow? In other words, you've also become the last disciple of Granny Blackbrow?"

Yun Zhi Qian shook her head and said, "Granny Xuan Mei has a disciple, but it's a pity that it's not me. I can only be considered as a disciple close to her."

Upon hearing that, Shi Ling nodded his head. Yun Qiaoqian then continued, "The last disciple of Grandma Blackbrow, do you know who he is?"

Without thinking, Shi Ling asked, "Who is it?"

"Morning Dew, as of now, she's a big shot by my master's side. Not only did she receive Grandma Blackbrow's legacy, she even gave her elder's sword as a reward. If she hadn't thrown you off, you might not have been in such an awkward situation today."

He felt that there was a hint of a thorn in Yun Zhiqian's words. However, he could tell from her words that she probably didn't know that he and Morning Dew had made up. If he let her know, he didn't know what she would think.

Of course, this sort of thing, of course, would not be said out loud by Shi Ling. At the very least, before his own strength had reached such a level, he would not say it out loud. He then heard Shi Ling say, "I already know about the matter regarding Morning Dew. If possible, I hope that you can take care of her in your sect for a while."

She pouted slightly and said, "I say, Shi Ling, your heart is really big. You're still thinking about her even now, and when you were together, she had always been a burden to you. After you fell, she kicked you away, and now you still want me to take care of her!?" I say, are you alright? "

After saying that, Yun Zhi Qian stared at Shi Ling as if she was looking at a wondrous flower. Shi Ling then coughed dryly and said, "Actually, it's not what you think …"

Before Shi Ling could finish his words, Yun Zhi Qian interrupted, "Okay, okay, that's between you guys, it has nothing to do with me. You don't need to explain so much to me."

As he turned to leave, Shi Ling froze on the spot. He had no idea what was going on with this little girl. Why did his emotions suddenly become so agitated? Just as Shi Ling was about to follow him, the sabre-armed guard behind Shi Ling stood in front of him and said, "Young master, our young miss is in a bad mood. Please stay here with us today. You can go back now."

Upon hearing this, the corners of Shi Ling's eyes twitched. He glanced at the girls, only to discover that they were sneering at him. Immediately, he felt embarrassed and said, "Got it."

As he left, he couldn't help but turn back and look at Yun Qiaoqian's back with a helpless sigh. She was, after all, a girl whom he had once pursued, and although he had been rejected in the end, the friendship between them still existed. From the fact that she was willing to offer him five thousand gold coins to help him, he could tell that she still wanted to keep this relationship.

However, Bai Xiaosheng suddenly shouted, "Hey, Shi Ling!"

At this point, Shi Ling turned to look at Bai Xiaosheng and asked, "What's wrong?"

Bai Xiaosheng, who had been following him quietly since the beginning, seemed a little angry now. He asked, "Then who is this girl? I actually will give you five thousand gold coins at once! "

At this moment, Shi Ling started to move around. His eyes swept across the dazzling products as he said, "He was once my classmate and my best friend. What about it?"

Bai Xiaosheng suddenly laughed strangely and said, "Then are you going to return the five thousand gold?"

Shi Ling said, "Nonsense, of course we have to return it. Moreover, I've already said it earlier. It can't be that I don't even have this much credit, right?"

Bai Xiaosheng continued to laugh strangely, "Then do you want me to give you a way without paying her?"

Shi Ling tilted his head and looked at him. "What?"

Bai Xiaosheng smiled wickedly, "Take her as well!"

Shi Ling's face darkened.

"..."

The next moment, outside of the pavilion, the crowd saw a thick book being thrown out by someone. Thud thump thump thump. People around couldn't help but turn around to look and see a book with human faces carved into it.

At this time, someone walked over and wanted to pick up the book, but the human face suddenly moved and disappeared from the spot.

The next moment, Bai Xiaosheng appeared beside Shi Ling and started cursing him, "I say, brat, you're too heartless. The next moment, Bai Xiaosheng appeared beside Shi Ling and started cursing at him," I say, you're too heartless.

He then looked at the goods rack in front of him and bought some bedding and pillows, as well as some new clothes. Then, he said, "I already have a pair of cultivator companions. You made me chase after her, so how can my dao companion endure this?"

When Bai Xiaosheng heard this, he burst out into laughter. He looked at Shi Ling and said, "With your moral character, and your pair of cultivation companions, how can I be handsome and elegant? I am an outstanding figure. Even those who are at ease don't have a dao companion. You would have … hahahaha."

Shi Ling looked at Bai Xiaosheng, who was beaming like a dead dog, and ignored him. After buying the items, he kept them into his storage ring, intending to leave.

However, Bai Xiaosheng, who was still laughing, suddenly opened his eyes and looked at a nearby stall. He said, "Hey, Shi Ling."

Shi Ling snappily replied, "What are you doing?"

He frowned as he followed Shi Ling. At this moment, he saw Bai Xiaosheng jump onto a piece of pig iron on the stall, looking at it, occasionally licking it with his tongue, and then smacking his lips. Finally, he opened his eyes, revealing a look of pleasant surprise, and said, "Hey, Shi Ling, buying this thing is a good treasure!"

Shi Ling picked up the brick and looked at it. "There's nothing special?"

At this time, the attendant on the stall said, "Sir, you are right. There is nothing special about this!"

Shi Ling frowned and asked: "Then why did you bring it here to sell?"

The servant bitterly smiled and said, "Young master, you don't know. Although it doesn't seem to be anything extraordinary, but it was passed down from my ancestors. It is said that there is a dense dragon aura surrounding this place, and with him around, it will be able to cure the disaster and protect us."

As Shi Ling listened to his exaggerated words, he knew that it was just a recommendation. If it was really that magical, he wouldn't have sold it, let alone at such a low price.

He immediately said, "I want this."

The manservant was grinning from ear to ear, praising Shi Ling Hui's eyesight as he snickered in his heart. Finally, he had run into someone who was willing to buy this piece of scrap metal.

However, at this moment, another hand reached out and grabbed the metal brick in Shi Ling's hand. "Release your grip. I saw this thing first."

Shi Ling turned his head and saw a youth in blue robes glaring furiously at him. Shi Ling's face darkened as he exclaimed, "Who are you?!"

The green-gowned youth snorted and laughed, "Who cares? Didn't you hear me when I told you to let go? "

As he said this, the green-clothed youth also pushed against Shi Ling's shoulder, pushing him back a step. With a push of his hand, he snatched away the item, and a mocking smile appeared on his face as he looked at Shi Ling.

However, at this moment, the blue-robed youth suddenly heard Shi Ling say, "You've dropped something!"

When the green-robed youth heard this, he subconsciously touched his own body. At the same time, he looked back, only to see a fist flying towards his head.

Bang. The green-robed youth was sent flying by Shi Ling's punch, and his entire body slammed heavily onto the ground. The metal brick in his hand flew back into Shi Ling's hand.

In truth, Shi Ling could already tell that this fella wasn't here to buy the metal slab, but was instead here to cause trouble for him. Why was he here to cause trouble for him?

Shi Ling's gaze shifted to the other side. A fat figure was walking towards him, and there were quite a few people surrounding him.

With a single glance, Shi Ling recognized that fat figure. Who else could it be other than Fatty Xu, who had bullied him before?

On his face, there was a clear imprint of a fist, and a few teeth in his mouth had fallen off. He quickly walked to Fatty Xu's side, who glared at him and said, "Useless trash, this kind of thing can't be done well!"

The youth in the green tunic lowered his head in silence, while Fatty Xu walked towards Shi Ling, laughing, "Shi Ling, it's been a while!"

Shi Ling frowned. The clothes that Fatty Xu wore were no longer the clothes of a servant but the clothes of a visiting disciple. This caused Shi Ling to be slightly taken aback. How did this fellow become a visiting disciple so quickly?