The disciples on the platform were in an uproar.


    “I can’t believe Senior Sister Liu Ningshuang actually invited Junior Brother Lu Yi to join Lingluo Peak?!”


    “Lingluo Peak is one of the top three strongest peaks among the twelve inner sect peaks! I heard they have a lot of cultivation resources every month and amazing benefits. I wish I could join too...”


    “Heh... You can keep dreaming. Elder Lingluo has made it clear that Lingluo Peak only accepts true geniuses. Junior Brother Lu Yi fits that, but do you think you are a genius?”


    “Me? Haha... Not to boast, but I’m a certified trash! I didn’t understand a single thing during Senior Sister Liu and Junior Brother Lu’s demonstration just now.”


    “...What a coincidence, same here. Trash solidarity.”


    The disciples’ eyes were filled with envy. If they could, they would also want to join Lingluo Peak.


    On the platform, Lu Yi was momentarily dazzled by Liu Ningshuang’s smile. That damn smile—so radiant!


    He smiled and said, “I’ll seriously consider it. Thank you, Senior Sister.”


    Ding, Liu Ningshuang’s favorability +1.


    Senior Sister Liu Ningshuang personally invited him to take the assessment for Lingluo Peak. If this were a romance game, there would definitely be a notification popping up right now.


    Unfortunately, he didn’t have the golden finger of a romance game protagonist. Tch...


    As for joining Lingluo Peak, Lu Yi had no objections. Lingluo Peak was one of the strongest peaks in the entire White Cloud Sect’s inner sect. Its Peak Master, Elder Lingluo, was one of the sect’s most powerful figures and also the youngest among them, with extraordinary talent.


    Joining would mean having a powerhouse to back him up—definitely a great move.


    Liu Ningshuang slightly nodded and flipped her hand, revealing a white porcelain bottle: “This is a top-grade Qi Condensing Pill. It’s a gift for Junior Brother Lu as thanks for assisting with my lecture. Your cultivation level is a bit low; don’t slack off in training.”


    As she spoke, the porcelain bottle floated toward Lu Yi.


    Lu Yi was stunned. He felt as if he saw the glow of a rich lady emanating from Liu Ningshuang!


    This was a top-grade pill! Ordinary people couldn’t even dream of obtaining one, yet Liu Ningshuang was giving it away so casually?


    That said, if this had happened earlier, Lu Yi would have been ecstatic to get such a pill. But now, with his mission rewards providing perfect-grade pills, he didn’t feel much excitement.


    Still, Liu Ningshuang’s kindness couldn’t be rejected. Lu Yi accepted the Qi Condensing Pill and smiled. “Thank you, Senior Sister. I will cultivate diligently and live up to your expectations.”Love this story? Find the genuine version on the author''s preferred platform and support their work!


    The disciples on the platform looked at Lu Yi with expressions of envy that turned their faces sour.


    A top-grade Qi Condensing Pill... This was far superior to mid-grade pills, and they wanted one too.


    Not to mention that it was personally gifted by Liu Ningshuang, a legendary figure in the sect. They could brag about this for a whole year! They might even put the bottle on display at home.


    Most importantly... Senior Sister Liu Ningshuang actually smiled at Lu Yi... She smiled?!


    Jealousy twisted their faces.


    “Mm, you may step down,” Liu Ningshuang said with a slight nod.


    Lu Yi stepped down from the lecture platform and returned to his seat. Wang Xinqi, sitting beside him, couldn’t hide his envy. “Junior Brother Lu, you’re so lucky... Even Senior Sister Liu treats you differently. I’m so jealous.”


    “Stay low-key.” Lu Yi smiled. He still considered himself a low-key person.


    “Next, those with cultivation questions may raise their hands. I will select three to answer,” Liu Ningshuang announced, moving to the final part of the lecture.


    Hearing this, many disciples raised their hands eagerly. Having their questions answered by Liu Ningshuang could greatly smooth their cultivation paths.


    Lu Yi thought for a moment but found no pressing questions. With his techniques and spells progressing smoothly, thanks to mission rewards, he had no doubts.


    Liu Ningshuang glanced at Lu Yi and saw he didn’t raise his hand. She wasn’t surprised. The techniques cultivators could learn at the Qi Refining Stage were few and often similar. Lu Yi’s ability to master the White Cloud Sword Technique to the Mastry Realm demonstrated excellent comprehension, making it unlikely for him to face obstacles at this stage.


    With that thought, Liu Ningshuang stopped paying attention to Lu Yi and randomly selected three disciples to answer.


    The Q&A session ended quickly. Liu Ningshuang then said, “Today’s lecture concludes here. You may all leave.”


    She nodded slightly at Lu Yi before turning into a sword light and disappearing into the horizon—leaving gracefully.


    After Liu Ningshuang left, the disciples turned to Lu Yi and swarmed him.


    “Junior Brother Lu, I’m Li Long from White Ridge Peak. Let’s get closer in the future!”


    “Junior Brother Lu, Senior Sister has some doubts about sword techniques. Could we schedule a private lesson?”


    “Junior Brother, the maple leaves in the sect’s maple forest have turned red. It’s beautiful. How about a stroll together?”


    Lu Yi was overwhelmed by the crowd’s enthusiasm. Even more so when several beautiful senior sisters openly invited him for walks.


    He understood their eagerness, though. It was because he had displayed great talent and strength.


    In the past, none of these senior sisters showed such interest in him despite his good looks. It just proved that for men, strength was the ultimate appeal.


    With a sigh, Lu Yi smiled and said, “Senior Brothers and Sisters, I’ve had some insights and need to cultivate. Excuse me!”


    Lu Yi squeezed through the crowd and swiftly used his movement technique to leave the mountain without looking back.


    If he stayed any longer, he might never escape. He even noticed one senior sister trying to touch his thigh amid the chaos! Outrageous!


    Back at his home on Bailin Peak, Lu Yi sat down, catching his breath. Then, with excitement, he rubbed his hands together. It was harvesting time.


    Lu Yi opened his system panel:


    [Tasks]


    Defeat a seventh-level Qi Refining outer sect disciple (Completed)


    Defeat an eighth-level Qi Refining outer sect disciple (Completed)


    Ascend White Sun Peak’s platform (Completed)


    Demonstrate White Cloud Sword Technique for outer sect disciples (Completed)


    Four completed tasks, all ready to claim rewards!


    Lu Yi began claiming them one by one. First, defeating Lin Gang earned him a Perfect Qi Condensing Pill. He chose to claim it.


    As Lu Yi clicked, he realized the pill didn’t appear directly but required mental focus to determine its location.


    Surprised, Lu Yi experimented, placing it in his pocket using mental intent. Sure enough, he felt something round and glassy in his pocket.


    Taking it out, he saw a pure white pill emitting a faint medicinal fragrance.


    A Perfect Qi Condensing Pill!


    Lu Yi’s eyes sparkled. This feature was convenient and discreet, avoiding attention. He wondered if future rewards could be sent directly into a spatial ring.


    He resolved to test it when he acquired one.


    Satisfied, Lu Yi continued claiming his rewards.