Chapter 82 How to Buy from the Auction House 2 Forget cultivation, let's learn...
Gong Shiyu and Xie Jiaoyue had a long-standing feud.
The fact that Gong Shi Rao's entire lineage were all cultivation furnaces was common knowledge in the Gong Shi family. It was also common knowledge that Gong Shi Rao had married a male cultivator from an insignificant minor family.
What kind of good life could one expect from marrying such a person? Gongshi Yu was kind-hearted and once proposed to Xie Jiaoyue, hoping to give his sister, who had suffered so much, a chance to return to the Gongshi family and live a better life.
Xie Jiaoyue's appearance was barely good enough for him.
Unexpectedly, his marriage proposal was rejected!
Ah, this ignorant woman.
If things had ended there, that would have been fine. But who would have thought that Xie Jiaoyue would choose a powerless, lowly waiter instead of him? What does that mean? Does it mean he's inferior to a waiter?
For a long time, he couldn't hold his head up in the elite circles of Yicheng!
Normally, since they weren't in the same city, there wasn't much he could do. But this time, he finally had an opportunity; he had to teach Xie Jiaoyue a lesson.
Otherwise, if he continues to be overshadowed by a young girl from a fallen noble family, he will never regain his dignity in this lifetime.
Xie Jiaoyue was still in Jinling City, so she naturally didn't know that someone in Yicheng, which wasn't too far away, was already thinking about her.
She wasn't in the clan school either, and people kept going to her residence to look for her, but they could only find Feng Qianqian shaking her head.
Feng Qianqian also didn't know where Xie Jiaoyue was.
Even Commander Guo was unaware that Xie Jiaoyue finally arrived late, just before the clan school's team had assembled and was about to depart.
A man wearing an apron was following beside her.
Golden silk?!
Commander Guo opened his mouth, paused, and asked, "Jiaoyue, are you sure you want to give the spot to Jin Wan?"
Xie Jiaoyue had an extra spot, which she had refused to grant to many people who had begged her before, because she wanted to provide a safety net for Feng Qianqian. Now that Feng Qianqian had her own spot, Xie Jiaoyue could use the extra one as she pleased.
There are ten spots in the clan school. Apart from Xie Jiaoyue and Jin Wan, the other eight people are already here, all looking at the two in front of them with puzzled expressions.
Among the crowd was a fan of Xie Jiaoyue, who directly questioned, "Why Jin Wan? What's so special about this guy that could attract the goddess Jiaoyue?"
Jin Wan proudly puffed out her chest: "I can cook!"
Ah, this is truly a very niche skill.
Some people were indignant: "We all put in countless efforts to earn the qualification to go to the Azure Kite Secret Realm. We didn't say anything when Xie Jiaoyue gave the extra spot to Chu Xingjin and Wang Min, but how could she give it to Jin Wan? This person even skips classes frequently!"
Xie Jiaoyue wasn't angry: "What's your name?"
"I will not change my name or surname, my name is Guo Qingtian."
Xie Jiaoyue glanced at Commander Guo, who was already clutching his forehead in pain, wishing he could slap this Guo family scion right now.
Xie Jiaoyue sighed. This person still doesn't understand the importance of a cook.
"It's okay. If you don't like it, you don't have to eat our food anymore."
"Ha, I usually take fasting pills, who cares about what you give me?"
Xie Jiaoyue nodded directly, and this casual attitude silenced Guo Qingtian.
Since Xie Jiaoyue had said that, Guo Qingtian didn't know what to say except to agree.
The disciples who were going to the Azure Kite Secret Realm had all arrived, but they still hadn't left.
Commander Guo gave Guo Qingtian a disapproving look, and then said, "I need to visit old friends in Yicheng, so I can't stay with you all the time. I'll find a few senior brothers and sisters to accompany you to Yicheng. If you encounter anything you can't handle, you can ask your senior brothers and sisters for help if I'm not around."
The opening time of the secret realm can only be roughly determined, not precisely on any particular day. Therefore, after arriving in Yicheng, they may need to stay there for a while. Thus, they will need a few people to help her look after these spirited young children, lest any accidents happen to the precious children of the clan school.
The three senior brothers and sisters were all handpicked by her and were considered very reliable in her eyes.
Before long, the three senior brothers and sisters arrived.
The first to arrive was Xin Rong, whom Xie Jiaoyue knew very well.
Xin Xiuying almost rolled her eyes and whispered, "Why is it him? What a small world. This guy doesn't know how to cultivate properly, he just gets involved in these kinds of things."
Xie Jiaoyue slapped Xin Xiuying on the back: "That's your brother, he's just concerned about you."
Xin Xiuying pursed her lips. She didn't think Xin Rong cared about her. She was far more reliable and cautious in handling things than Xin Rong. Apart from the difference in their self-protection abilities due to their different cultivation methods, Xin Rong might still have to rely on her if something happened.
Moreover, she had refined several batches of sword qi pills, which improved her self-defense capabilities, so she wasn't afraid at all.
Most importantly, when she was running around before, Xin Rong never came to accompany her.
Xin Xiuying had a very precise definition of their sibling relationship: they would definitely care for each other in the face of life-or-death situations, but they couldn't be bothered with other trivial matters that weren't dangerous.
Xie Jiaoyue slapped Xin Xiuying on the back again: "Look, Xin Rong is walking straight this way."
As an older brother, he should always care about his younger sister.
Xin Rong briefly greeted Commander Guo and walked directly towards Xie Jiaoyue and Xin Xiuying, revealing her eight big white teeth: "Hey, I'm here again, didn't expect that?"
Xin Xiuying observed Xin Rong's expression very carefully and found that Xin Rong first gave her a brief and perfunctory look, and then her gaze fell on Xie Jiaoyue.
What does this mean? Who is Xin Rong's sister? Is it her or Xie Jiaoyue?
She knew her brother had always valued Xie Jiaoyue highly; had it really come to this extent? Did he want to witness firsthand the shining moment of the talented horse he had chosen?
That talent scout was quite dedicated and responsible.
Xin Rong said with a grin to the two of them, "Didn't three senior brothers and sisters come? And there are ten of you, so each of us will be responsible for three or four. I'll take care of you two! I know Yicheng very well, and I guarantee you'll have a great time."
Xin Xiuying pulled Xie Jiaoyue to her side, keeping Xie Jiaoyue away from Xin Rong. She said to Xin Rong warily, "We're not going there to play around. Don't try to corrupt our Jiaoyue."
Without realizing it, she had come to regard Xie Jiaoyue as one of her own.
Just as Xin Rong finished speaking, a slightly familiar female voice appeared behind her.
"It's inconvenient for Brother Xinrong to take two junior sisters with him. Why don't you leave them to me? Don't worry, I'm sure I can get along well with Brother Xinrong's own sisters."
It is Xie Lingliu.
She wore her usual warm and inviting smile: "Although I may have had some disagreements with my cousin before, she is an exceptional person and would certainly not hold such a small matter against me, would she?"
She looked around: "You two form a group, and with Chu Xingjin, there will be three of you. Hey, where's Chu Xingjin?"
Xie Lingliu knew that Chu Xingjin had consistently ranked second or third, regrettably missing out on qualifying for the Qingyuan Secret Realm. However, the general course of events still demonstrated Chu Xingjin's abilities, and this young man still had a promising future.
It doesn't matter if Chu Xingjin didn't get the qualification, since Xie Jiaoyue has two anyway. Xie Jiaoyue loves him so much, she will definitely give Chu Xingjin the qualification.
Jin Wan, with a strong sense of crisis, stepped forward: "Chu Xingjin is incompetent. He can't even cook. How can he be worthy of the secret realm qualification? Sister Jiaoyue, give me the spot!"
Xie Lingliu: "Huh?"
If Chu Xingjin didn't come, then why did she go through all that trouble to do this thankless job?
When Xie Lingliu was in distress, her third senior brother arrived.
A breeze blew by, carrying a faint fragrance of flowers, causing people to look up in the same direction.
It is the season when the sky orchid is in bloom. The petals of this flower are a rare pale sky blue, which blends with the azure sky today. From a distance, it seems as if the sky is placed at one's feet, giving it a subtle sense of unreality.
Especially when that person stands there, it's as if he bursts out of the sky, and the entire azure blue sky is just a backdrop for him.
Which senior brother is this? I don't think I've ever seen such a handsome senior brother before.
Those with good memories looked on in astonishment: "It's Gongshi Moyu! The famous Senior Brother Gongshi! The one whose portrait hangs in the alchemy room."
It was Gongshi Moyu! He had already reached the Foundation Establishment stage in less than two years since entering the academy, and was now working for the Heaven and Earth Bureau.
What an enviable life experience! It feels like no one can replicate it.
Oh right, Xie Jiaoyue can probably achieve Foundation Establishment in two years as well.
This brother and sister are truly the envy of everyone.
Guo Qingtian, also a pill cultivator, looked on with envy: "I wish Senior Brother Gongshi could take me under his wing."
Wouldn't he be able to ask his senior brother questions every day?
Xie Lingliu, who happened to be next to him, said, "Gongshi Moyu is my cousin's adoptive brother. The Xie family's eldest branch has been kind to him, so he will probably want to help Xie Jiaoyue."
As expected, Gongshi Moyu walked steadily and quickly toward Xie Jiaoyue, stood next to Xin Rong, and subtly pushed aside Xin Rong's position.
He took out a small straw hat, its transparent fabric suitable for sun protection in summer. He placed it over Xie Jiaoyue's head without obstructing her vision, while also blocking the scorching sun.
“I am aware of your concern for my younger sister. However, my sister and I grew up together and are very familiar with each other. Therefore, it is most appropriate for me to accompany her on this trip to Yicheng.”
He appeared elegant and impeccable, yet his expression was aloof and detached, giving him the air of a celestial being from a storybook.
She only showed a slight gentleness when facing Xie Jiaoyue.
Xin Rong glanced at the people around him, then at his feet. What was going on? Why was he getting further and further away from Xie Jiaoyue? What was so good about such a blockhead? Wouldn't he just make his two younger sisters stupid too?
It still has to be him.
"Senior Brother Moyu is joking. Although you are Jiaoyue's adopted brother, I am Xiuying's biological brother. Xiuying will definitely be on the same team as Jiaoyue, so it is more appropriate for me to go."
"The Xin siblings even got into a fight in the street a few years ago. Perhaps it would be better for your relationship if you siblings kept your distance."
"That's how siblings fight and bicker. Only those who aren't blood relatives care so much."
Gongshi Moyu lowered his eyelids, revealing a hint of pitifulness: "I am Jiaoyue's adopted brother. Over the years, I have been fortunate to receive the kindness of the First Madam. Given this opportunity, I should naturally take care of Jiaoyue to repay her kindness."
Xin Rong pulled Xie Lingliu aside and said, "You tell me, between the two of us, is this clueless blockhead more suitable, or am I, who is proficient in all kinds of martial arts?"
Xie Lingliu thought they were both idiots.
Why are you vying for favor in broad daylight?
Xin Xiuying defended Xie Jiaoyue: "You two, one is the older brother and the other is a talent scout who likes to find outstanding talents. Your goals are similar, so what's there to argue about?"
Brother... talent scout...
Those two people's eyes were so obvious, how could they call themselves "brother" or "talent scout"?
Xie Lingliu looked at Xin Xiuying and thought, "Wow, another idiot."
Can't you people stop cultivating yourselves and learn how to fall in love?
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