Doomed by Fate, My Sect Urges My Comeback - Chapter 187

“Before, I liked you, but now I have found another woman who captivates me. I’m sorry, but our engagement is void. Don’t be upset.”

Zha Xueyan stood straight, her face pale, and tried hard not to look at Jin Chong. She kept her expression neutral and said calmly, “Thank you for your concern, Young Master Jin. I won’t be upset. My heart is solely focused on the path of cultivation now, without any distractions.”

Jin Chong’s eyes showed a mix of emotions. He opened his mouth to say something but ultimately stayed silent.

“Hmm, very good,” he said eventually.

Jin Feng laughed. “Xueyan, you grew up in our village, so you should understand that our people seek a life of freedom. Joining a sect isn’t for any other purpose. If the benefits are good and we have freedom, we will join. Otherwise, it’s impossible!”

Seeing this, Jin Chong quickly added, “I’ve asked all about it. Jing’er said these sects can offer that. A fourth-tier sect isn’t bad either; they have access to the seventh floor of the Opportunity Tower, which has many valuable items.”

“Oh, and mother, Jing’er has brought a special gift for your birthday today.”

Jin Feng nodded. “But you need to offer me something enticing.”

“Hehe, don’t worry, mother. What she’s brought is definitely a treasure!”

Zha Xueyan grew anxious. She hadn’t brought anything!

She had come in such a hurry that she hadn’t thought about it. The chief and the villagers valued freedom and weren’t interested in cultivation, only in making money.

The chief always prioritized benefits. To convince her to join a sect, one must offer something that truly tempts her. Otherwise, there was no point in talking.

High-grade elixirs, high-quality medicinal herbs, spiritual weapons—anything valuable would work.

But she…

She watched helplessly as they prepared to negotiate with the Shui Yun Sect. Was there still time?

Jin Feng stood up.

“Xueyan, if you want to persuade me, bring something valuable. Your Tuo Yue Sect should have plenty of good things. Find someone with authority to talk to me. As an inner sect disciple, you likely don’t have the power to decide these matters.”

Zha Xueyan bit her lip and lowered her head. “Yes…”

Was there still time?

Zha Xueyan hurried out.

Just as she reached the door, she saw Jin Chong laughing and greeting a woman with a bright smile.

“Jing’er, you’re here!”

Not far away, the exceptionally beautiful and charming woman smiled slightly.

She walked gracefully over to Jin Feng. “Greetings, Senior. I am Bai Roujing, the direct disciple of Shui Yun Sect’s leader. Knowing it’s your birthday, I’ve brought a small gift.”

At first glance, Jin Feng felt no fondness for this seductive woman exuding a mature charm.

Over the years, Jin Feng had traveled far and wide, even running several brothels. With her experience, she could tell that Bai Roujing had likely been involved with many men.

“Mm.” Jin Feng merely nodded indifferently.

Bai Roujing almost lost her smile.

Why did this woman show such disdain upon their first meeting?

She hadn’t done anything yet.

This woman’s gaze seemed to see through her, making her very uncomfortable.

She internally complained, “This woman has issues.”

The system remained silent, afraid of being scolded.

Zha Xueyan was about to leave when Jin Chong blocked her way.

“Sister Xueyan, you haven’t attended mother’s birthday banquet in years. Don’t leave this time. You’re one of us. You don’t need to bring a gift, alright?”

Zha Xueyan forced a smile. “No…”

“What? Now that you’ve joined Tuo Yue Sect, you’re no longer part of our village? What did Tuo Yue Sect do to make you so obsessed with cultivation, willing to abandon your family?”

Zha Xueyan quickly replied, “I didn’t…”

“Come, join the banquet.”

Jin Chong grabbed Zha Xueyan’s wrist and pulled her towards the main hall.

Zha Xueyan could have easily shaken off his hand but was too stunned and ended up being dragged along.

In the main hall, guests were presenting their gifts.

Each gift was announced loudly by the doorman.

“Thank you, Young Master Wu, for the fine spirit wine and two ginseng fruits.”

“Thank you, Mr. Li, for the yellow-grade spiritual weapon, the Judge’s Pen!”

“Thank you, Young Master Tian, for the third-grade elixir, the Mind-Clearing Pill.”

“Thank you, Mr. Wei, for the purple bamboo seeds.”

“…”

The guests had brought yellow-grade items and third or fourth-grade elixirs.

Bai Roujing smirked internally.

What she had brought was on a whole different level.

She stepped forward to the doorman. “Please record: Bai Roujing, direct disciple of Shui Yun Sect’s leader.”

Bai Roujing’s appearance immediately attracted many men’s attention.

Though her face wasn’t stunning, her aura inexplicably drew people in, making men unable to look away, as if bewitched.

Hearing her introduction, whispers spread around.

“A direct disciple of Shui Yun Sect’s leader? Such a beautiful young lady.”

“Her cultivation must be high. Can anyone gauge her level?”

Nearby Foundation Building Phase cultivators exchanged glances.

They were shocked to find they couldn’t gauge Bai Roujing’s cultivation at all.

This meant her cultivation was far above theirs.

They gasped in awe.

“This is the power of a sect?”

“A young lady has already reached such a level.”

Guests couldn’t take their eyes off Bai Roujing.

Bai Roujing reveled in the attention.

“I’ve brought a special gift for the chief. I heard you love spears, so I brought this…”

She flipped her hand, revealing a dark red long spear.

The spear was forged from mysterious iron born of heaven and earth. When held, one could faintly hear the cry of a phoenix.

People instinctively stepped back, intimidated by the spear’s intense killing aura.

“The Seven-Star Phoenix Cry Spear. This earth-grade spiritual weapon is a gift from Shui Yun Sect to you, Chief.”

Instantly, everyone gasped in awe.

“What? An earth-grade spiritual weapon?”

“I’ve never seen an earth-grade spiritual weapon before!”

“As expected of a sect, so generous!”

“Is this how they recruit? I’ve never seen recruitment with earth-grade spiritual weapons before!”

“Handing out earth-grade spiritual weapons like that… Nowadays, you can only find earthgrade, heavenly-grade, or even high-level mysterious-grade spiritual weapons in sects, and even then, only in high-ranking ones!”

“Indeed…”

Jin Feng’s eyes lit up when she saw the Seven-Star Phoenix Cry Spear. She picked it up with interest.

However, her reaction wasn’t as enthusiastic as Bai Roujing had expected.

Strange!