Chapter 21: Your Senior Brother Was Taken Away to Learn the Guqin

Ning Yue, of course, accepted them without hesitation.

“This should be the custom of our Fusang Sect,” the Law Enforcement Elder winked at the others.

“My newly accepted disciple; won’t you all show your generosity?”

The Sect Master chuckled. “Naturally, you don’t need to say it.”

He waved his sleeve, and a brocade pouch appeared in his hand, finely embroidered with silver thread.

Ning Yue accepted it. “…This is?”

The Sect Master: “This is a Qiankun bag.”

Ning Yue curiously examined the exquisite little pouch.

She actually had some knowledge of cultivation novels.

“Is this the pouch that can hold everything, with an infinitely vast internal space?!”

“…It’s not that exaggerated,” the Sect Master interrupted her.

“But this Qiankun bag is indeed of the highest grade; it can hold anything you want.”

“Thank you, Sect Master,” Ning Yue was very moved. “You’re such a good person!”

Ning Yue’s eyes curved into a crescent shape, sparkling with light; she looked at him with affection and trust.

Seeing those round, deer-like eyes, the Sect Master’s paternal instincts surged.

“Take this too!” The Sect Master immediately removed the silver bell from his waist and gave it to Ning Yue.

“Don’t underestimate it; it’s a rare celestial-grade spiritual artifact that’s very useful in certain situations!”

Ning Yue accepted it without hesitation. “Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

Someone sighed, “That’s the Pure Sound Bell; it’s one of only two celestial-grade spiritual artifacts of this kind. The Sect Master just gave it to Ning Yue?”

“Oh dear, the Sect Master is so generous; what should we give that doesn’t seem too shabby?”

…

Ning Yue couldn’t help but look down at the seemingly ordinary little bell in her hand.

It was indeed very delicate and exquisite; even as a toy, it would be incredibly valuable.

“In that case…” the Alchemy Elder spoke, taking a small porcelain bottle from his bosom.

“These are three Soul Rejuvenation Pills. Only three people in the cultivation world can refine this pill; even if the injured person is barely alive, they will be completely healed after taking this pill.”

Ning Yue couldn’t help but widen her eyes.

Although her understanding of the Pure Sound Bell wasn’t comprehensive, she didn’t know its full power.

But this pill, which could heal any injury no matter how severe, truly shocked Ning Yue.

She used her limited knowledge of pills

This pill’s quality and effect were absolutely amazing!

The Talisman Elder was heartbroken that Ning Yue hadn’t entered the talisman trial.

Silently, he threw a pile of talismans to Ning Yue and left angrily.

Ning Yue: “…”

The Formation Elder didn’t know what to give; he couldn’t exactly draw a formation on the spot.

He took out his Qiankun bag, looking very apologetic.

“I don’t have anything good to give; I don’t have anything valuable on me. How about some spirit stones? I have quite a lot.”

Before Ning Yue could answer, the Formation Elder said, “Quickly open your Qiankun bag.”

Ning Yue did as he said.

The next moment

A pile of glittering gold, like pouring sand, poured into Ning Yue’s Qiankun bag.

Ning Yue stared dumbfoundedly; was he this rich?!

The spirit stones poured for a full quarter of an hour and still weren’t finished.

The Formation Elder didn’t blink; he looked at the spirit stones like sand.

The Qiankun bag hadn’t changed at all; even after pouring so many spirit stones into it, there was no weight; it lay steadily in her palm.

Ning Yue reminded him, “Enough, enough”

The Formation Elder: “Not enough, not enough. This isn’t enough for a little girl to spend. My taste is average; I’ll have your senior sister take you to buy some clothes later.”

Another quarter of an hour passed, and the Formation Elder’s Qiankun bag was finally empty. He shook the pouch unwillingly.

“Oh dear, this pouch doesn’t have much money; this is all I have. If you run out of money later, come to me, and I’ll fill your Qiankun bag!”

Having lived this long, Ning Yue finally experienced what it felt like to treat money like dirt, and she sincerely asked,

“Has our currency devalued here?”

The Law Enforcement Elder said seriously, “No, it’s just that our Fusang Sect is rich.”

Ning Yue asked the Formation Elder, “Although it’s impolite, I still want to ask, how much savings do you have?”

The Formation Elder calculated for a long time, unable to figure it out. “Anyway, I can spend lavishly for a few hundred years without a problem.”

Ning Yue: “…”

The Law Enforcement Elder laughed. “These formation cultivators, talisman cultivators, and alchemists are the richest.

Moreover, these few are well-known experts in the cultivation world, so naturally, they have a lot of savings.

Don’t worry; take whatever they give you; if it’s not enough, ask for more.  Old geezers don’t need to eat anyway.”

Ning Yue: “Wow”

“Our Fusang Sect initially became one of the five major sects through strength.

But in recent years, the quality of disciples has declined; we haven’t fallen out of the top five only because we’re throwing money at it.”

A small stone suddenly hit the Law Enforcement Elder’s forehead.

He turned to scold, but found it was the Sect Master.

“So what?” The Sect Master said proudly. “Who doesn’t treat our Fusang Sect with respect?

After all, the best alchemists, formation cultivators, and talisman cultivators are here. They can only say that our strength is lacking.”

The Sect Master patted Ning Yue on the shoulder. “Remember, don’t be afraid when you encounter problems outside; the sect has your back.”

Ning Yue swallowed. “…Oh.”

A beautiful female elder pushed the Sect Master away in disgust.

“Alright, you two, you’ve been talking to her for so long; I haven’t given my gift yet.”

Turning to Ning Yue, she smiled sweetly.

“Little girl, do you like sound cultivation? I have many handsome brothers and sisters here; you won’t regret coming…”

The Law Enforcement Elder, hearing this, felt something was wrong and quickly stepped forward to separate them.

“Didn’t you say you were giving a gift? You’re poaching disciples right in front of me?”

“Sound cultivation?” Ning Yue repeated.

“Yes, yes,” she smiled. “The brothers and sisters are all fragrant.”

Ning Yue thought about what musical instruments she could play.

The only ones she was proficient in were the piano and violin.

Not to mention whether this world had pianos; sound cultivation was about using musical instruments to fight.

She couldn’t possibly bring a piano and play it there.

A violin would be possible.

She just didn’t know if this world had violins.

As for other common musical instruments in the cultivation world, Ning Yue couldn’t play any of them.

Ning Yue put on her most charming smile. “I’m sorry, Elder, I only play the violin; I can’t play other instruments.”

The elder frowned and thought for a moment. “What’s a violin?”

Ning Yue understood; there was no such instrument as a violin.

“Sigh,” Ning Yue sighed dramatically. “It seems I’m not destined for sound cultivation.”

“Draw the blueprints! I’ll make one for you!”

Ning Yue was stunned. “Ah?”

The elder had quickly brought paper and a pen. “Draw!”

Ning Yue was forced to pick up the pen and paper and, from memory, diligently drew the appearance and structure.

Fortunately, her previous sketching skills were good; the drawing looked realistic.

The female elder pondered over the finished drawing for a while and then left the room.

Ning Yue”…Why did the elder want me to learn sound cultivation?”

The Law Enforcement Elder rubbed his forehead. “That woman likes beautiful people; her disciples are all exceptionally beautiful.

So, no matter what path they cultivate, if she likes them, they have to learn an instrument.”

“Sigh,” he seemed to remember something.  “Your senior brother was dragged to learn the guqin like that.”

Ning Yue”…”