MTL NOVEL Chapter 10:
Chapter 10: Zongmen Square Exploded:
Tears of gratitude welled up in Lin Yan’er’s eyes as she respectfully bid farewell to Xu Xiao and left his courtyard. Her heart was filled with complicated emotions as she held the three shimmering Low-Grade Law Weapons in her hands. Elder Xu’s kindness and generosity overwhelmed her.
“From now on, no matter what Elder Xu needs, I’ll do it for him,” she thought with determination.
As she walked along the courtyard path toward the Great Dao Mountain, she was surprised to see her two senior sisters waiting at the crossing.
“Senior sisters? Why are you here?” Lin Yan’er asked, her tone filled with curiosity.
The plump senior sister smiled slyly. “Junior sister, we saw you heading toward Elder Xu’s villa and decided to come check on you! So, how was it? Elder Xu must have been very kind, right? Did he give you any advice?”
The thinner senior sister also leaned in expectantly.
Lin Yan’er hesitated, then softly replied, “No… he didn’t give me any advice…”
“What? No advice?” The plump senior sister frowned in disbelief. “You spent the whole morning with Elder Xu, and he didn’t guide you on cultivation?”
Lin Yan’er shook her head. “Really… Elder Xu said his shoulders were sore, so I just massaged his shoulders…”
“Shoulder massage?” The two senior sisters exclaimed in unison, their eyes lighting up.
“That’s amazing!” the plump senior sister said excitedly. “It means Elder Xu trusts you and feels comfortable around you. This is a great sign!”
The thin senior sister grinned. “Exactly! Even if he didn’t give you guidance this time, he definitely will next time. You’re clearly someone he favors!”
Their excitement was palpable. If Lin Yan’er built a strong relationship with Elder Xu, the two senior sisters, being close to her, might also benefit in the future.
“Junior sister, what’s that in your hand?” The thin senior sister suddenly noticed the glimmering Law Weapons and exclaimed, “Wait… are those Low-Grade Law Weapons? Three of them?! Where did you get those?”
Lin Yan’er blinked, then smiled shyly. “Elder Xu gave them to me… He said it was a reward for massaging his shoulders.”
Boom!
The revelation hit the two senior sisters like a bolt of lightning. They stood frozen, their minds struggling to process what they had just heard.
“A massage… earned you three Low-Grade Law Weapons?” The disbelief in their voices was unmistakable.
The two senior sisters were inwardly screaming. Why not us?!
Even combined, they didn’t own a single Law Weapon. Yet Lin Yan’er received three for a shoulder massage?
Meanwhile, back in his courtyard, Xu Xiao reclined on his rocking chair, savoring another shortbread from the box Lin Yan’er had brought. Only three remained.
“These shortbreads are truly delicious,” Xu Xiao mused, taking a sip of tea. The flower-filled pastry left a fragrant aftertaste.
He chuckled softly, thinking of the three Middle-Grade Law Weapons he had just acquired from the system’s return. “These will come in handy later. I’ll save them for someone worthy.”
For disciples in the Qi Training or Foundation Establishment Realm, Low-Grade Law Weapons were sufficient. Middle-Grade Law Weapons, on the other hand, were more suited for monks in the Dan Formation stage or higher, ensuring better returns when gifted.
The next morning, Zongmen Square was in chaos.
Lin Yan’er, deep in retreat to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, was absent, but the outer disciples couldn’t stop buzzing about her. Small groups gathered, their discussions growing louder.
“Did you hear? Elder Xu gave Junior Sister Lin three Low-Grade Law Weapons yesterday!”
“Three? Just for massaging his shoulders? That’s insane!”
“Do you know how valuable a single Law Weapon is? It costs a High-Grade Spiritual Stone! And she got three, just like that!”
Some disciples were on the verge of losing their minds.
“I’ve worked my tail off completing sect missions, and I can barely afford one Law Weapon! Meanwhile, Lin Yan’er massages shoulders and walks away with three? I refuse to accept this!”
Others tried to analyze the situation rationally.
“Calm down, everyone! This isn’t random. Let me explain.”
The disciples crowded around the self-proclaimed analyst.
“Think about it. Elder Xu has lived over a thousand years and accumulated countless treasures. But he has no Taoist companion, no descendants, and no disciples. Naturally, he has no one to inherit his belongings. That’s why he’s so generous!”
The logic seemed sound, and excitement spread through the crowd.
“Elder Xu must be looking for someone to inherit his legacy. If we act now, we might be able to catch his attention!”
The disciples’ eyes sparkled with hope.
“Elder Xu, I’m coming! I’ll be your godson—or goddaughter!”
“I’m willing to serve tea, wash his feet, or even warm his bed! Just reward me with one pill, and I’ll be content!”
“I’ll do anything if Elder Xu gives me a Law Weapon!”
Amidst the chaos, a few bold disciples decided to act.
Outside Xu Xiao’s courtyard, a small group of disciples knelt in reverence.
“Disciple greets Elder Xu!” they chorused.
Inside, Xu Xiao, sipping his tea, raised an eyebrow in confusion.
“What’s going on now?” he muttered, peering at the crowd gathering outside his gate.
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