Chapter 76: Chapter 76: A Woman’s Competitive Spirit

Yang Yuyan was stunned upon hearing the words.

“No attachments…”

Staring directly at Li Jizhou’s serene face, Yang Yuyan roughly understood.

Each person has their own ambition; his ambition is likely not small.

After pondering for a long time, she ultimately shook her head.

As the future head of the Yang family, the hope for the family’s prosperity and continuation, she couldn’t nod in agreement.

Yet, that faint longing in her heart… couldn’t be dispelled.

“Pill Master Li, Yuyan toasts you!” Only a glass of clear wine could ease her sorrow.

“Please!”

Li Jizhou smiled.

Regarding Yang Yuyan, he held her in high regard.

Emotional yet intelligent, brave but not reckless.

Thoughtful and not a person of ordinary caliber.

As the wine finished and people dispersed,

Yang Yuyan returned to her room, but could not sleep for a long time.

Since being appointed by the ancestors as the next generation’s leader, all her actions had been for the consideration of the family.

She had even decided long ago not to marry, nor to recruit a recruited son-in-law.

Alone!

However, after spending nine months with Li Jizhou, far from the family’s constraints, far from scheming with other families, some natural instincts unknowingly surfaced.

“If without family constraints, why not wander the world with him?”

“Such a pity…”

With a sigh, the night passed effortlessly.

The next day,

Just as Yang Yuyan finally decided to suppress that faint affection,

The sound from the outer courtyard once again stirred her mind.

A voice like a yellow warbler rang from the courtyard gate.

“Pill Master Li, I humbly interrupt you, requesting a meeting.” I am Huang Yueshang.

Instinctively, Yang Yuyan quietly approached the backyard and looked outside.

Upon hearing Huang Yueshang’s voice from the courtyard, Li Jizhou shook his head with a light laugh.

Yesterday Steward Huang had just told him about the Honored Guest Elder matter at Miaodan Tower, and today Huang Yueshang came herself.

Her calculations are clearly heard from a thousand miles away.

Nonetheless, in respect for Steward Huang, it wouldn’t be good to ignore it.

He opened the restriction and welcomed the guest.

“Huang Immortal, what brings you here?”

Today, Huang Yueshang was particularly well-dressed, coupled with her unique water attribute cultivation technique. At first glance, she appeared vibrant and alluring, quite different from her first meeting’s gentle and fragile demeanor. She now carried an air of allure.

“Pill Master Li is overly formal. This isn’t our first meeting, after all.”

Holding a magical robe in her hand, Huang Yueshang swayed her waist like a water snake as she walked in.

In the backyard, Yang Yuyan saw Huang Yueshang’s appearance and demeanor, inexplicably frowning.

Though not as beautiful as herself, that affected demeanor irked her.

“Pill Master Li, I specially selected this magical robe for you. With your stature, wearing it will surely enhance your demeanor.”

Glancing at the magical robe in Huang Yueshang’s hand, Li Jizhou faintly smiled.

She really spared no expense!

Although the robe bears the name “magical,” it isn’t made by a true Artifact Refiner as a magical artifact.

It’s crafted from spirit beast materials, enhanced with tool inscriptions to exhibit special effects.

Although its price is far from that of a genuine magical artifact robe, it’s not something an average person can afford.

Li Jizhou always wore ordinary clothing.

The robe in Huang Yueshang’s hand is a lower-grade magical robe, valued at about twenty spirit stones.

“Pill Master Li, I hope you’ll accept my token of goodwill. This is woven from Golden Sturgeon golden thread, most suitable for male cultivators, offering certain benefits.” Seeing Li Jizhou glance at the robe, Huang Yueshang immediately explained.

Li Jizhou glanced at her, thinking: Could she really think my last refusal was due to self-doubt?

Had she not clearly shown deeper intentions, Li Jizhou wouldn’t mind sparring with her on the spot to show her his strength!

Even if you flood with torrents, I have the legendary needle to stabilize heaven and earth!

He chuckled and shook his head. “Huang Immortal’s kindness is generous, but I dare not accept. I am destined to wander the world, free and unburdened, so I dare not delay the Immortal.”

He decided to speak plainly.

If she dared to say she didn’t care for lasting companionship, she’d surely remember today’s persistence.

Huang Yueshang paused at his words.

Her peach-like eyes opened and closed slightly as she silently sighed: Another who only wants to take advantage for free.

She then became slightly seductive: “Then… could it be that I am something you could attach to?”

Li Jizhou smiled and shook his head, losing interest in her.

Clearly, she isn’t smart, or perhaps too confident.

Someone like Yang Yuyan wouldn’t ask such a question.

“How can you be so certain without trying?” Huang Yueshang’s demeanor turned more alluring.

Last night her sister had already told her about Li Jizhou’s past. Miaodan Tower’s Honored Guest Elder needs background checks, and records from the time of the Inverted Mountain were included.

Should he rise to the second-tier Honored Guest Elder, Miaodan Tower might even spend money to purchase detailed information from the Celestial Secret Tower.

Huang Yueshang already knew Li Jizhou hadn’t been through any relations, so he might not know of the intricacies between men and women.

Perhaps after experiencing it once, he’d crave more due to its pleasures, and with her water attribute cultivation technique’s intricacies, he surely wouldn’t be able to resist!

If that’s what Huang Immortal indeed wishes to try, I shall accompany, just… don’t linger afterward.” Li Jizhou stopped pretending.

He clarified beforehand; as long as there’s no continued entanglement, a fleeting romance poses no problem.

Huang Yueshang’s expression froze instantly. She had preserved her chastity to negotiate for a partner who could support her Foundation Establishment.

Li Jizhou was about to become Miaodan Tower’s Honored Guest Elder; both his status and value would be unmatched. If she could captivate Li Jizhou thoroughly, her Foundation Establishment resources would be secured.

But now, seeing Li Jizhou’s attitude, she’s worried she might end up with nothing, losing both her dignity and resources!

If her Primordial Yin were lost, offering herself again in the future wouldn’t be easy.

As she hesitated,

“Creak!” Suddenly, a sound of wood deforming came from the backyard.

Yang Yuyan listened and inadvertently exerted force, accidentally bending the door frame she held.

Seeing she had already exposed herself, she adjusted her emotions, withholding her true feelings and gently called outside:

“Brother Ji, has a guest already arrived? Please wait a moment; I’ll freshen up before meeting them.” Her voice was even softer than Huang Yueshang’s.

Huang Yueshang’s expression changed instantly.

A hidden love? Didn’t her sister say he had no companion?

Li Jizhou was slightly surprised.

But he quickly understood.

Women, at least those in the cultivation world, have no less a sense of competitiveness than men.

Ultimately, Huang Yueshang sighed, taking the magical robe and bidding goodbye.

Yang Yuyan witnessed this with a mysterious curve at the corner of her mouth, feeling a victor’s delight.

Soon, Li Jizhou and Huang Yueshang’s conversation involuntarily replayed in her mind…

Li Jizhou turned and glanced toward the backyard, his expression calm.

Just as he was about to enter the room, another visitor arrived at the door.

“Talisman Master Li, I am Steward Zhao from the Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion, here to inform you of important matters.”

“Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion? Has something related to Lu Zhenhua concluded? But… this title…” Upon hearing this, Li Jizhou moved his heart and opened the door once more.

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