Doomed by Fate, My Sect Urges My Comeback - Chapter 188

Zha Xueyan bit her lip, standing at the back of the crowd.

Shui Yun Sect was so generous, directly offering an earth-grade spiritual weapon!

In her sect, only inner sect disciples who had made significant contributions were eligible to possess an earth-grade spiritual weapon.

She didn’t have one!

This attempt to recruit was likely doomed.

Golden Phoenix Village was crucial for the sect’s expansion, the first step in their development. If this step failed, she would be the sect’s scapegoat.

The surrounding guests marveled at Shui Yun Sect’s generosity.

Bai Roujing smiled and flipped her hand, producing an elixir.

She merely uncorked the bottle, and a rich, dense spiritual aura wafted out.

Everyone present felt a sense of relief just from smelling the medicinal aroma.

“This… this elixir must be of immortal grade!”

“Just the aroma has alleviated years of accumulated ailments in my body.”

“Me too! I’ve had a chronic headache that no doctor could cure, but now my mind feels clear.”

“To present such a treasure! Remarkable!”

Bai Roujing’s smile widened with satisfaction.

“Chief Jin, our sect leader is very sincere. This fifth-grade elixir is a gift from him.”

She sealed the bottle and handed it to Jin Feng.

Zha Xueyan trembled with anxiety, clutching a communication talisman.

Bai Roujing’s message was clear: if Jin Feng accepted the gift, it meant pledging allegiance to Shui Yun Sect.

“The sect leader sent me because he is currently cultivating to break through to the Nascent Soul Phase. If Chief Jin feels my presence lacks sincerity, my master can visit personally in the future.”

The guests’ expressions darkened.

Threats! Bribes!

They were determined to make Jin Feng work for Shui Yun Sect.

The atmosphere grew tense.

Jin Feng’s face turned cold. “What? If I don’t accept these gifts, will your master come and flatten Golden Phoenix Village?”

Bai Roujing was taken aback. She was trying to make friends, how did it turn into a threat?

“I mean, let’s be friends, hahaha, friends…”

Bai Roujing laughed awkwardly.

Jin Feng stepped back. “Thank you for your kindness, Miss Bai, but we cannot accept such expensive gifts. Please take them back.”

“What?”

Bai Roujing was furious!

Her aura exploded, radiating a Golden Core Phase pressure that weighed heavily on everyone present.

These merchants, though possessing spiritual roots, had low cultivation levels. They had spent most of their efforts on their businesses, leaving little time for cultivation. Most were in the Qi Cultivation or Foundation Building Phases, their progress aided by rare herbs and elixirs.

The aura of a Golden Core Phase expert made them tremble with fear.

Jin Feng quickly pulled Jin Chong behind her, warily eyeing Bai Roujing.

“Miss Bai, what are you trying to do?”

Zha Xueyan stepped forward, standing by Jin Feng’s side.

Other village guards quickly surrounded Bai Roujing.

Bai Roujing swallowed nervously and stepped back.

“System, how did this happen? Did I say something wrong?”

The system remained silent, unsure what to say.

Threatening and bribing while publicly claiming to represent the sect—wasn’t it obvious she was openly trying to recruit?

“Host, you’re on your own.”

With that, the system bailed out.

“Damn!”

Bai Roujing quickly tried to explain, “I mean no harm…”

But before she could finish, a melodious zither sound drifted from afar.

The music was like a hundred birds singing, pleasant to the ear.

Jin Feng’s expression brightened. “My dear nephew has arrived.”

The real player was here!

Bai Roujing felt a glimmer of hope.

Everyone looked up, following the sound.

A magnificent flying boat appeared in the sky.

Its glass and jade construction shimmered in the sunlight, casting a rainbow of colors onto the ground.

The sight was breathtaking!

“What is that! A deity arriving?”

“This magical item is stunning!”

“A flying magical item?”

“The music seems to be coming from that boat.”

“Could it be the Saint of the Zither?”

“The Saint of the Zither?”

“I never thought I’d see the legendary Saint of the Zither today.”

Bai Roujing quickly adjusted her clothes and smiled seductively.

Despite the setback with Jin Feng, she was confident she could win over the Saint of the Zither.

The flying boat disappeared, revealing three figures.

A stunning woman in white and an exceptionally handsome man stood together, making an eyecatching pair.

Another woman gracefully landed beside Jin Feng, affectionately calling her “Aunt Feng.”

Seeing the beautiful woman next to the Saint of the Zither, Bai Roujing’s smile vanished.

Mo Yu!

Why was she here?

Mo Yu had coincidentally met Ning Shaoyang on the way.

Ning Shaoyang had brought his disciple, Su Manhua.

Su Manhua, a charming girl, had previously discussed zither techniques with Chang Niang in the courtyard.

Through Su Manhua, Mo Yu met Ning Shaoyang. They got along well and, upon realizing they were heading to the same place, decided to travel together.

“Haha, nephew, come over. I’ve missed you so much.”

Jin Feng beamed and waved to Ning Shaoyang.

Ning Shaoyang and Mo Yu exchanged glances before descending together.

As the Saint of the Zither, Ning Shaoyang was handsome, with a stern look softened by dimples that appeared when he smiled, melting his icy demeanor.

Despite his obsession with zither music, Mo Yu enjoyed interacting with such pure-hearted people.

In her previous life, she had also been single-mindedly devoted to cultivation.

If possible, she wanted to invite him to join her in achieving her vision.

“Little Martial Aunt!”

Zha Xueyan exclaimed happily and hurried to Mo Yu’s side. “Little Martial Aunt, you’re here!”

Jin Feng had thought Mo Yu was her nephew’s wife, but hearing Zha Xueyan call her Little Martial Aunt, she felt a bit annoyed.

Another attempt to recruit her?

Su Manhua, holding Jin Feng’s arm, explained, “Aunt Feng, we met Little Martial Aunt on the way. She and my master hit it off, so we invited her to join your birthday banquet.”

Jin Feng finally smiled. “I see… Welcome! Haha… I’m already very happy that you and my nephew could come. Come, join the banquet.”

Bai Roujing stood aside, her expression twisted.