B2 - Chapter 51

B2 - Chapter 51

William frowned as he entered his private room. It didnt feel right to split from Wang Xiaoling. However, she pushed him away, insisting she be alone with collecting the payment for the items she had put in the auction.

He hoped this was another one of her peculiar money-grubbing habits, not wanting him to see how many Spirit Stones she would receive. Unfortunately, he suspected that wasnt the case, not with how honest she was when her business was the topic.

No, William was starting to think that Wang Xiaoling was trying to put distance between them. He wasnt sure if it was over him finding out she was a living furnace or if she thought he was now suspect. She clearly disliked Elder Yu, and having that private talk couldnt have helped his image in her eyes.

Whatever it was, he needed to avoid any misunderstanding before it was too late.The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))

Was there a problem, Junior Wei?

Williams frown disappeared when he saw Lan Yang staring at him with a raised brow. No, everythings fine.

Is it? Lan Yang walked closer. Then why do you look like someone stole your martial skill? The one that you paid far too much for.

William blinked in surprise at the jade token dangling between Lan Yangs fingers. Then he realized what the older cultivator said.

What do you mean by stolen? The frown returned with a vengeance, now with a glare.

The look on your face! Lan Yang burst out laughing. Here.

His eyes widened in shock when the jade token was thrown at him. He instinctively caught it, getting system alerts that he hadnt seen in what felt like ages.

[Martial Skill detected]

[Multiple tiers available. Accessing Human-Tier martial skill]

[Heavenly Thunder Infusion]

[Calculating compatibility]

[Displaying information]

Heavenly Thunder Infusion - (0% Compatibility)

Accumulate and infuse your body with Lightning Qi and Thunder Qi to prepare for the next tier of the martial skill. Additional effects include passive increases in the Strength, Stamina, and Agility attributes. The passive effect will vary based on the amount of Lightning Qi and Thunder Qi infused in your body.

I see. Youre right. Its best to start now. We wont hold you.

William felt a little ignored when Xu Feng bowed to Lan Yang, but that didnt last long. He wasnt going to be treated as invisible after all.

Brother Wei, I invite you to visit my Heavenly Sword Sect, Xu Feng said solemnly. Its the only way I can repay your generosity in picking me as your guest.

I would love to visit, Brother Xu, William replied, primarily out of politeness. It was a shame he couldnt get to know Xu Feng better, but he wasnt about to travel to a remote sect to do so. As for repaying me, what do you call that? You owe me nothing.

He pointed at the Spirit Stones still piled up on the seat where Xu Feng originally left them.

That is just material things, Xu Feng backed away slowly. That has nothing to do with what I truly owe you.

William tilted his head in confusion, wondering why there was a need to exit the room in such a rush.

I hope to see you soon, Brother Wei! Xu Feng got in the last sentence before he escaped the room.

He had no idea what that was about, but one thing was confirmed by Xu Fengs exit. The Spirit Stones could be stored in his spatial ring.

You didnt see me, Junior Wei?

What? William looked at Lan Yang, alarmed at the amused expression he could see. Did I get tricked into something?

I wouldnt say tricked. After all, you did agree to it, Lan Yang smiled. So, when are you giving sword boy a visit?

A visit? He repeated. What do you mean? That was just an empty promise.

Not to a sword cultivator, it isnt, Lan Yangs smile grew wider. To them, a promise is an oath. If you break it, you can forget having a cordial relationship with the Heavenly Sword Sect, let alone sword boy.

William blinked stupidly, realizing what he might have locked himself into. If it was just Xu Feng, it might have been acceptable to stomach a soured relationship, but he didnt want to be on the wrong side of any sect, even if it was a minor one.

Youre in luck, Junior Wei, Lan Yang chuckled. I will be going to the border near the Heavenly Sword Sect. If Elder Yu says youre ready to leave the sect, Ill take you with me.

He pressed his lips together before nodding reluctantly. It would have been better to explore on his own to find a sorely missing main quest, but maybe it could be a boon to visit Xu Feng instead of a waste of time.

William didnt have many hopes for that.

Ill look forward to it.