Chapter 403: Chance encounter


    When Jin Qiao''er was still a little girl, Meng Zhang knew her. Jin Qiao''er was regarded as a precious treasure by the entire Qiaoshou Sect from a young age due to her exceptional talents and extraordinary aptitude. Especially Aunt Jin and Jin Qigu, they treated her as if she were their dearest heart and soul. They held her in their hands, afraid of dropping her, and kept her close to their hearts, fearing she might melt away.


    However, the favor and love of everyone did not make Jin Qiao''er arrogant. She always retained a childlike innocence and had an excellent temperament.


    Especially after witnessing Aunt Jin''s death in front of her own eyes, she seemed to mature overnight, shedding all her immaturity and bing a formidable individual who could stand on her own. Because of the close rtionship between Taiyi Sect and Qiaoshou Sect, Meng Zhang had several encounters with Jin Qiao''er. Almost every time they met, Meng Zhang could sense Jin Qiao''er''s progress.


    Meng Zhang felt a bit puzzled about why Jin Qiao''er appeared in the Deadly Sea of Sand. Although Qiaoshou Sect had obtained the Foundation Building Pill aspensation, and another cultivator had sessfully reached the Foundation Building stage in the past two years, they were stillcking manpower, especially Foundation Building stage cultivators.


    Sect Master Jin Qigu of Qiaoshou Sect was always busy with countless matters, running around all day. Could Jin Qiao''er really be so free that she casually wandered around the Deadly Sea of Sand? If they hadn''t encountered each other here, it would be fine, but now that they did, it didn''t seem right to just leave without saying hello.


    In the vast desert ahead, Jin Qiao''er was surrounded by two Second Rank sand monsters, leading over two hundred First Rank sand monsters, constantly attacking her. Although Jin Qiao''er was alone and facing many sand monsters, she was the one with the upper hand in the battle.


    Jin Qiao''er stood on a cloud-shaped magic tool and controlled a shining golden ring. Wherever the golden ring passed, the two Second Rank sand monsters voluntarily retreated. The First Rank sand monsters that couldn''t evade in time would copse inrge numbers when touched by the golden ring, turning into dust and dissipating.


    Seeing Jin Qiao''er gaining the upper hand, Meng Zhang, flying over, didn''t rush to intervene but shouted, "Miss Qiaoer, do you need my help?"


    Meng Zhang and Jue Ying hadn''te close yet, but Jin Qiao''er had already noticed them. She sweetly smiled, "Big Brother Meng, there''s no need for your help. Dealing with a few sand monsters is a piece of cake for me."


    As if to prove her words, before the sentence even finished, Jin Qiao''er disyed her prowess. With just one finger, she split the golden ring into two, then two into three, suddenly turning it into three identical golden rings.


    The golden rings kept changing positions in the air, constantly flying and maneuvering. The two Second Rank sand monsters couldn''t avoid them and were each captured by one of the golden rings. The remaining golden ring rolled swiftly through the air and crashed into the First Rank sand monsters, shattering them wherever it passed.


    After capturing the two Second Rank sand monsters, Jin Qiao''er struggled a bit to bring her hands together and recited a spell. The two golden rings immediately tightened, crushing the two Second Rank sand monsters into powder.


    In just a short time since she finished talking with Meng Zhang, Jin Qiao''er had already wiped out this group of sand monsters with considerable strength.


    After the battle, Jin Qiao''er proactively flew up to Meng Zhang.


    In the time they hadn''t seen each other, Jin Qiao''er''s cultivation base had made great progress. She was now a mid-level Foundation Building cultivator.


    Such rapid progress made even Meng Zhang, who had always considered himself a genius, feel a bit embarrassed.


    Not only did Jin Qiao''er advance rapidly in her cultivation base, but herbat strength was also extremely formidable. The magic tool in her hand and the spells she cast were far from ordinary; it was evident that they had extraordinary origins. "It''s been a while, Miss Qiaoer. Every time we meet, you give me a big surprise. Your progress is indeed astonishing."


    "It''s just like the younger generation surpassing the older generation. Old folks like us will sooner orter be caught up by young talents like you."


    Upon hearing Meng Zhang''s praise, Jin Qiao''er showed a slightly embarrassed expression. "Brother Meng, you tter me. How could I possibly catch up to you? By the way, who is this youngdy..."


    "I almost forgot to introduce you," Meng Zhang interrupted. "This is Jue Ying, a talented cultivator from the Qiaoshou Sect. She''s the rising star of the Endless Sea of Sand."


    "Miss Qiaoer, this is Jue Ying, an old friend of mine for many years."


    With Meng Zhang''s introduction, Jue Ying and Jin Qiao''er formally met. After chatting for a while, Meng Zhang became curious and asked, "Miss Qiaoer, how did you end up here?"


    "My master told me that when I have free time, I cane to the outskirts of the Deadly Sea of Sand to find some sand monsters to practice and gainbat experience. However, my master specifically instructed me not to venture deep inside."


    Jin Qiao''er honestly revealed the reason for her appearance here.


    "Miss Qiaoer, may I know who your master is, and where is she from?"


    Meng Zhang had known for a long time that Jin Qiao''er had a mysterious master who seemed extraordinary. However, since Jin Qiao''er had never taken the initiative to mention it, Meng Zhang didn''t pry. Now that they had brought up the topic, he couldn''t help but ask.


    "Originally, my master didn''t want me to tell anyone. But since you asked, and you''re not an outsider, there''s no harm in telling you."


    "In the past, Granny and Qigu used to call my master Daoist Master Jin. She told me her name is Jin Li."


    Jin Qiao''er didn''t hide anything from Meng Zhang.


    "Daoist Master Jin." The name was indeed unfamiliar. But if she was addressed as Daoist Master, she must be a Gold Core stage cultivator. There definitely wouldn''t be such a person within the Endless Sea of Sand, and Meng Zhang didn''t have much knowledge about the Gold Core Daoist Masters in Jiuqu League either. He only knew a few of their names.


    Meng Zhang nced at Jue Ying. Jue Ying worked for the ck market in Jiuqu League, so she should have ess to more information.


    However, Jue Ying shook her head slightly in response to Meng Zhang''s gaze. It seemed that she also didn''t know much about this Jin Li Daoist Master''s background.


    Jin Qiao''er briefly mentioned her master and then skipped the topic. Apparently, she didn''t want to dwell on it too much.


    To let her disciple fight against sand monsters in the Deadly Sea of Sand forbat training, Jin Qiao''er''s master was truly a bold person.


    "By the way, Brother Meng, how did you both end up here?" Jin Qiao''er curiously asked.


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