I Have An Infinite Cultivation Resource
Chapter 60: Testing the Sword
Lu You's brows were filled with worry.
"It seems Huang Wen's backing is quite powerful. I'm just worried that Senior Sister might face retaliation."
Zeng Yan shook her head indifferently.
"The Sword Tomb is quiet. It's actually a perfect place for secluded cultivation to break through to the Foundation Establishment realm. Huang Wen's backing is nothing more than a Golden Core cultivator anyway. What, do you think I won't be able to reach the Golden Core realm in the future?"
Not wanting to dwell on the matter any longer, Zeng Yan untied the long sword from her waist.
"The Sword Tomb is full of old graves. No one will trouble me there anymore. Take this treasured artifact for self-defense."
While handing over the sword, Zeng Yan secretly slipped her hand forward and hid two bottles of Qi-Nourishing Pills inside the sword's hilt. Then she lightly traced Lu You's palm with her index finger, signaling him.
When Lu You felt the bottles, his mind stirred. The bottles disappeared for a brief instant almost imperceptibly.
Then Lu You suddenly grabbed Zeng Yan's hand tightly, flipped his hand over, and pushed the bottles back into her palm while whispering,
"Senior Sister, what matters more right now is that you reach Foundation Establishment as soon as possible. I already have my own share of Qi-Nourishing Pills."
Not far away, Han Tian and Bai Zihua glanced at them and quickly turned their heads away.
In their eyes, Lu You and Zeng Yan looked exactly like a pair of lovers reluctant to part, holding hands and whispering to each other.
Zeng Yan panicked for a brief moment before quickly regaining her composure. She calmly glanced around and, after confirming no one was paying attention, whispered softly:
"I stole these from Huang Wen. Besides venting my anger, I also wanted to get you some pills. If you don't take them, wouldn't I have taken the risk for nothing?"
"I'll take them, but only after you reach Foundation Establishment. Once you've broken through, any pills you give me, I'll take them all."
Lu You pressed Zeng Yan's hand back onto the sword hilt and pushed the sword toward her along with it.
Zeng Yan originally wanted to glare fiercely at him, but in the end it turned into a resentful blink.
"If you don't let go, how am I supposed to take the pills back?"
Pulling her hand out of Lu You's palm—only then did he realize what he had done—Zeng Yan quickly changed the subject.
"Fine, I'll keep the pills. But then you can't refuse this treasured artifact anymore. At least it can help you fend off cultivators below the eighth level of Qi Refining."
"Don't decline. Just return it to me after a year."
This time, Lu You didn't refuse.
Not because the weapon was important, but because it would give him an excuse to visit his senior sister again.
Just as he was about to say a few more words to Zeng Yan, Zhou Lei, who had just recovered slightly from the soul-searching, staggered over to Lu You.
His voice trembled as he spoke.
"Kid… there's something I need to say to you privately."
Zeng Yan raised an eyebrow.
"Senior Brother Zhou, you took my benefits and secretly kept my pills. That matter isn't settled yet. Are you looking for more trouble?"
Unlike her tone when speaking to Lu You, Zeng Yan only turned her head slightly toward Zhou Lei, yet her entire demeanor changed instantly.
Killing intent spread uncontrollably, and the air itself seemed to grow colder.
She was like a sword that feared nothing.
Zhou Lei's soul had been damaged. When he met Zeng Yan's gaze, he felt a chill run down his neck.
He looked at her with some apprehension before speaking with irritation.
"It was just one pill. Are you really going to become mortal enemies over that?"
"Zeng Yan, you're going to reflect for a whole year. During that time, you won't be able to protect Lu You."
"I'm trying to talk things out peacefully right now. I'll find a way to return that pill to Lu You."
"But if you keep pushing and forcing me to compensate more, I can't guarantee what I might do."
"You've seen the Golden Core elders' attitude. They'll still need me to provide clues to hunt down Dongfang Bubai."
"If you stop making trouble over the pill, this matter can naturally be settled."
"I promise I won't retaliate against you or Lu You in the future. But you two should know when to stop and not push your luck."
Having been robbed of all his belongings by Dongfang Bubai and then subjected to a soul search by a Golden Core elder, Zhou Lei was already full of resentment.
Although Zeng Yan had extraordinary talent in the sword path, he himself was now at the peak of Foundation Establishment. There was no way he would continue to be bullied by two Qi Refining cultivators.
"Senior Sister, let me handle the rest with Senior Brother Zhou," Lu You said.
He stepped between them, blocking their line of sight from each other.
Then he led Zhou Lei toward a deserted area.
Zhou Lei snorted and glanced at Zeng Yan. Walking behind Lu You, he muttered:
"Junior Brother Lu, you're the sensible one. The cooperation between us brothers last time was great, wasn't it? See what happens when women get involved—nothing but trouble."
"I won't beat around the bush. Your senior brother has been around the inner sect for quite a while and knows plenty of ways to make money. As long as you lend me a few spirit stones, I'll be able to make a comeback. When I start earning again, I'll share the profits with you."
As he spoke, Zhou Lei suddenly slapped his forehead.
"Oh right—I forgot. Last time you said you didn't have many spirit stones left."
"How about this: I'll help you cancel your current residence and move you into the common courtyard. You'll save dozens of spirit stones."
"And didn't that woman lend you a treasured artifact? Leave it with me first and I'll pawn it. It should be worth at least a few thousand spirit stones. When I recover, I'll redeem it for you."
"You're a smart guy. That woman has to reflect for a whole year—a year! Do you know how many people in the outer sect get bullied into leaving within a year?"
"As long as you work with your senior brother, I guarantee you—there's no one in the outer sect who dares to bully me!"
Listening to Zhou Lei's words, Lu You did not feel anger. Instead, a trace of firm resolve appeared in his heart.
At first, Lu You had wondered whether Senior Sister Zeng Yan had gone too far. But now he was certain of one thing:
Evil people only see kindness as weakness. Give them a chance, and they will only push their luck further.
Suddenly, Lu You stopped walking and turned around, looking directly at Zhou Lei.
"Senior Brother… you're right."
"Haha! See? Junior Brother, you—"
Zhou Lei had just started laughing when he suddenly met Lu You's crimson eyes.
Hell's Eyes · Activate · Illusory Control.
At that moment, Zhou Lei's soul had already been damaged. His spiritual energy was even weaker than that of a Qi Refining cultivator.
The power of the Evil Eye instantly broke through Zhou Lei's mind, destroying his consciousness and taking control of his body.
"Thanks to Senior Brother's reminder. Otherwise I might have forgotten that those Golden Core elders will still need to ask you about Dongfang Bubai."
Lu You respectfully bowed to Zhou Lei.
From a distance, it looked as though Zhou Lei had once again bullied Lu You.
Zeng Yan's brows shot upward as she immediately gripped the hilt of her sword, but Bai Zihua stepped forward and blocked her.
"Do not cause more trouble. Junior Brother Lu has his own way of surviving. Right now, you should go to the Sword Tomb to reflect."
"Senior Brother Bai, could you please pass this sword to Junior Brother Lu?"
Zeng Yan tried to step around him, but Bai Zihua repeatedly blocked her path. Seeing his determined expression, she sighed and raised the treasured artifact.
Bai Zihua glanced at the sword—which had once belonged to him.
After taking it, he unexpectedly slung it across his own back.
"How can such a fine weapon be passed around repeatedly? This was originally given to you because of your contributions in the ancient tomb."
"I will keep it for one year. During that time, reflect carefully on what a sword truly means to a sword cultivator."
Han Tian silently watched from behind.
After a moment, he shook his head slightly, then turned his gaze toward Lu You.
Seeing Lu You's respectful expression, Han Tian's hand unconsciously reached into his robe, touching the wooden token engraved with eight characters.
"Could it be… that Dongfang Bubai really has nothing to do with Lu You?"
In the distance, Zhou Lei—his eyes bloodshot—patted Lu You on the shoulder before leaving with loud laughter, looking completely like a petty villain reveling in success.
But during that brief pat on the shoulder, Lu You secretly transferred twenty sword cores into Zhou Lei's hand using the small cauldron.
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