MTL NOVEL Chapter 11:
Chapter 11: The Daughter of Luck, Jin Liuxiang:
Xu Xiao stepped out of his yard, only to be greeted by a throng of kneeling disciples. His white eyebrows furrowed as he surveyed the scene, wondering what had drawn such a crowd.
One bold outer sect disciple stepped forward, bowing deeply. “Elder Xu! You live alone here in the outer mountains. Cleaning this courtyard must be an inconvenience for you!”
Without waiting for a response, he pulled a broom from his storage bag and rushed into the yard, sweeping furiously as though his life depended on it.
Xu Xiao blinked, stunned by the disciple’s sudden zeal. The other disciples, realizing the task of cleaning had been snatched away, scrambled to find ways to help.
“Elder Xu! Brother Zhou must be exhausted from cleaning alone. Let me assist him!”
“There’s a hornet’s nest near the yard—don’t worry, Elder Xu, I’ll handle those poisonous bees!”
“Elder Xu, some trees have fallen behind your yard. I’ll fix them and make it look as good as new!”
Suddenly, the group devolved into a frenzy, with disciples scrambling to find any chore, no matter how trivial.
“Elder Xu, your roof might leak when it rains! Let me fix it for you!”
“I’ll strengthen the fence!”
“I’ll clean the windows!”
“I’ll polish the floorboards!”
“I’ll… scrub the toilet!”
Xu Xiao stood silently, watching the chaos unfold. His wrinkled face betrayed a mix of amusement and confusion.
He finally shook his head, a soft chuckle escaping his lips. “Ah, the news about Lin Yan’er has spread.”
These disciples weren’t here out of sheer goodwill. They were clearly hoping to curry favor and gain something from him.
“Everyone wants shortcuts,” he mused, returning to his rocking chair. He sipped his tea, smiling as the eager disciples worked tirelessly around him.
He had no intention of giving anything away to this crowd. He decided to wait until their enthusiasm wore out, letting their efforts exhaust them.
As he enjoyed his tea, the familiar chime of the system sounded in his mind.
[Daughter of Luck detected: Jin Liuxiang]
[Luck Level: C]
[Refund multiplier: 10x]
[Bond degree: 1]
Xu Xiao’s eyes flickered with interest. He glanced toward the source of the notification and saw a young woman in a light blue gown watering the plants in the corner of the courtyard. Her delicate hands moved gracefully, but her gaze often drifted toward him, her intent clear.
He smiled inwardly. “So, she’s here to try her luck.”
Jin Liuxiang, unaware of his scrutiny, felt a surge of excitement. Did Elder Xu just look at her?
Her heart raced. She had carefully analyzed Elder Xu’s actions after hearing about Lin Yan’er. In her mind, the answer was clear: Elder Xu, now old and lonely, must have a soft spot for beautiful female cultivators.
Jin Liuxiang prided herself on her keen understanding of human nature. Though she had never been physically close to a man, she had skillfully navigated relationships with her male peers, leveraging their admiration to secure cultivation resources. Her beauty and sharp wit had carried her to the 2nd stage Foundation Building Realm.
“Old men are still men,” she thought confidently. “And no man can resist a beautiful woman like me.”
She glanced at the other disciples in the courtyard, silently laughing at their futile attempts to impress Elder Xu. They’re clueless about what he truly wants.
As the day wore on, the disciples’ energy waned. Those who had swept the courtyard multiple times gave up and left, one by one, their hopes dashed.
By the afternoon, only Jin Liuxiang remained. She finished watering the plants and approached Xu Xiao, her every step measured and graceful.
“Elder Xu,” she began softly, her voice tinged with shyness, “I’ve finished watering the flowers. I’ll take my leave now.”
Xu Xiao stood, his gaze sweeping over her. Her martial robe clung to her curves, highlighting her slender waist and flawless skin. Her delicate features radiated charm, her bright eyes shimmering with subtle allure.
“What’s your name, young lady?” Xu Xiao asked, his tone warm.
Jin Liuxiang’s eyes sparkled. He asked my name—this is it!
“Disciple Jin Liuxiang,” she replied, her voice sweet and slightly bashful.
“What’s your cultivation base?” he continued.
“2nd stage Foundation Building Realm,” she answered, her cheeks flushed.
“And do you have a master?”
“Yes, Elder Xu. My master is Zhou Xiao, a deacon in the law enforcement team.”
Xu Xiao hummed in acknowledgment. A C-level Daughter of Luck with good looks and decent talent—she had potential.
With a kind smile, he said, “You’ve worked hard today, watering the flowers and caring for my courtyard. As a token of gratitude, take these.”
He retrieved ten gleaming Foundation Establishment Pills from his space library and handed them to her.
Jin Liuxiang’s eyes widened in shock. Her hands trembled as she accepted the pills, overwhelmed by the unexpected generosity.
She quickly knelt before him, her voice filled with gratitude. “Disciple Jin Liuxiang thanks Elder Xu for his kindness!”
Meanwhile, a group of disciples who had lingered nearby to spy on the scene were left speechless.
“Did you see that? Elder Xu just handed her ten Foundation Establishment Pills!”
“He really gave them away…”
The news would spread like wildfire, leaving the outer disciples buzzing with renewed envy and determination. For Jin Liuxiang, however, it was the beginning of a path paved with unexpected opportunities.
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