Chapter 91: Balance

“Nice to meet you, Daoist Shuang Jiang and Daoist Su.”Feng Qingya’s smile was natural and charming, but when she looked at Shuang Jiang, her eyes revealed a hint of seriousness.

After all, Shuang Jiang was someone who could drive away Senior Juichi with one word, and it was only natural to show respect.

Shuang Jiang remained expressionless, but Su Jingzhen’s mouth curved into a faint smile. He knew his own identity and had already been seen through by Feng Qingya when he took out the black brick. He didn’t intend to hide it anymore.

In fact, when he formed a connection with Feng Qingya, he didn’t think he could keep his secrets hidden for long. Sometimes, being open and honest made things easier.

Su Jingzhen smiled at Feng Qingya: “Miss Feng, you’re even more beautiful today than before.”

Feng Qingya chuckled and replied, “Thank you, Daoist Su.”

Feng Qingya’s expression suddenly turned slightly serious: “Let’s find a place to talk?”

She glanced at the surrounding area, where Chen Jinshi and Cao Qing’s bodies were still lying, and frowned in disgust.

Su Jingzhen nodded: “Okay!”

The four of them walked towards a pavilion on the edge of the square, where there was a stone table.

After they sat down, Feng Qingya looked at Su Jingzhen with curiosity: “Daoist Su, are you planning to join the Evil Moon Sect?”

Feng Qingya naturally understood that Su Jingzhen’s actions, starting from killing Cao Qing, were all part of Luo Yuebai’s plan. She had talked to Luo Yuebai last night and had reached a cooperation agreement.

She knew how powerful Luo Yuebai was and that Su Jingzhen was just a novice cultivator. She was worried that Su Jingzhen would be swayed by the Evil Moon Sect.

After all, Su Jingzhen’s registration at the Treasure Gathering Pavilion only prevented him from registering with the Alchemist Association, but it didn’t have any restrictions on other matters. S~eaʀᴄh the NôᴠelFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

The Treasure Gathering Pavilion was a neutral merchant force that didn’t care whether the people they did business with were from the righteous or evil paths.

So, whether Su Jingzhen joined the righteous or evil path didn’t matter to them. Feng Qingya knew that the distinction between righteous and evil was just a label.

What was most important was that Feng Qingya knew how powerful the Evil Moon Sect was. If she could offer Su Jingzhen benefits, then Luo Yuebai could too. Otherwise, Su Jingzhen would be wasting his talent as a genius alchemist.

When Su Jingzhen heard this, he couldn’t help but think of Shuang Jiang’s previous mention of the balance path.

He smiled and said, “I’m just a wandering cultivator. My goal is freedom, and I don’t plan to join any sect for now.”

Su Jingzhen’s words were already hinting at something.

After all, his source of points, aside from the daily fixed amount, would mostly come from Feng Qingya.

Although he could easily get points from Luo Yuebai now, he still felt uneasy and couldn’t bring himself to cross his own bottom line.

【Emotional Connection+2】

【Remaining usable points: 199】

As soon as he finished speaking, a line of golden characters floated in front of him again.

Feng Qingya’s points had increased by two again.

It was clear that she was extremely satisfied with Su Jingzhen’s answer.

She smiled and said, “It’s not bad to be a wandering cultivator. With Master Su’s alchemy talent, you can get any resource you want through us, the Treasure Gathering Pavilion.”

“It’s not worse than joining any sect. And as I promised before, if you come to the Treasure Gathering Pavilion to trade, you’ll get the lowest price when buying and the highest price when selling!”

At this time, Feng Qingya’s address to Su Jingzhen had changed from “Daoist Su” to “Master Su”.

It seemed that this title was more intimate with her Treasure Gathering Pavilion.

Su Jingzhen just smiled and didn’t respond.

As someone who had lived two lives, Su Jingzhen was very clear about how to balance these relationships.

Giving Feng Qingya a subtle hint was enough.

No need to overdo it.

Everything had to be done gradually.

After getting the result she wanted, Feng Qingya chatted with Su Jingzhen casually for a while before leaving with the white-haired old man behind her.

After all, any Treasure Gathering Pavilion was absolutely neutral.

If they stayed here for too long, it wouldn’t be too good.

“How do you feel, Mu Lao?”

On the way back to the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, Feng Qingya’s charming smile had completely disappeared, replaced by a serious expression.

The white-haired old man, Mu Lao, also had a solemn look on his face.

“Even at close range, I didn’t sense any aura on her body. On the contrary, when she looked at me, I felt like all my secrets were exposed. If what the young lady said is true, that she can drive away Senior Juichi in one go with her words alone, then her cultivation level might be at the Soul Formation stage!”

As soon as Mu Lao spoke, Feng Qingya’s pupils suddenly contracted.

But her mouth quickly curved into a smile again.

“Interesting.”

“This person, no matter what she’s doing here, since she values Su Jingzhen so much, it’s likely not just because of his alchemy talent.”

“It’s possible that Su Jingzhen’s orthodox Body Cultivation is also derived from her.”

Thinking of this, Feng Qingya’s excitement grew.

“Anyway, a small place like Linjiang City won’t be able to keep her.”

“And she probably won’t take Su Jingzhen with her when she leaves, so if we maintain a good relationship with Su Jingzhen, we might be able to borrow her power one day.”

As she thought this, Feng Qingya’s expression suddenly became extremely serious.

She even looked at Mu Lao with a stern gaze.

“Mu Lao, regarding Su Jingzhen and Shuang Jiang’s affairs, no matter what their true identities are, I don’t want anyone else in Treasure Gathering Pavilion to know.”

“Su Jingzhen, whether now or in the future, will be fully entrusted to me for personal reception!”

“I hope you, Mu Lao, can take an oath on the Dao to keep this secret!”

Seeing Feng Qingya’s sudden seriousness, Mu Lao’s expression changed, but he still nodded and stood still.

He raised one hand to the sky and one hand to the earth.

“I, Mu Xun, take an oath on the Dao, as the protector of Miss Feng Qingya, to be loyal only to her in this life.”

“And regarding Su Jingzhen and Shuang Jiang’s affairs, I will keep it in my heart and not mention it to anyone else.”

“If I break this oath, I am willing to be struck by five thunders and perish!”

Feng Qingya nodded in satisfaction.

She took this matter very seriously and wouldn’t be careless just because of so-called trust.