Beggar Cultivation System-Chapter 289 : Lily’s Revenge?

Bluetooth was sleeping peacefully on the sandy beach, his head tucked beneath his blue wings, his chest rising and falling slowly and deliberately.

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As he drifted deeper into the dream world, a sudden and unfamiliar pressure jolted him awake. He opened his eyes abruptly and immediately stood to face the ocean.

With his feathers standing on end, he shrieked at the waves, which tumbled furiously before him.

However, the chaos didn't last long. The waves calmed, and the place fell silent. Bluetooth tilted his head to the side in confusion. He stayed alert for a few moments before flopping back onto the sand to resume his rest.

But peace eluded him. Another surge of pressure emanated from the ocean, this time twice as strong as before.

The Water-Attributed Falcon shrieked into the sky, his unease growing with the oppressive aura pressing down on him. Bluetooth wanted to flee, yet something deep within urged him to dive into the ocean instead.

Despite this internal pull, Bluetooth couldn't move a step. All he could do was let out a high-pitched cry, which carried through the still air.

The pressure eventually subsided.

This time, Bluetooth didn't dare sleep. He stood, staring intently at the sea.

Suddenly, a splash broke the surface, and a blur shot out of the water, landing right in front of him.

Bluetooth spread his wings, preparing for battle.

"Hey, Bluetooth, calm down."

The voice was like a soothing melody, instantly quelling the falcon's agitation. When Bluetooth recognized the figure before him, his demeanor softened further.

"It's me," Apollo said with a smile.

The Falcon chirped happily and rushed toward the beggar, lowering his head to rub affectionately against Apollo's cheek.

"Haha, okay, okay," Apollo said with a laugh, scratching his mount's head before pushing him away gently. He tossed something into the air. "Here, eat this. I can't let my mount starve, can I?"

Bluetooth shrieked joyfully before leaping and swallowing five fish in one gulp.

"D*mn, take it slow," Apollo scolded lightly, shaking his head. He waited for the Water-Attributed Falcon to finish eating before climbing onto its back. "Let's go back. And from now on, you're coming with me."

The Falcon cried out happily, and Apollo could feel the bird's excitement as he gripped its feathers.

With a powerful flap of its wings, they took to the sky, heading for the southern exit of the island. Apollo didn't bother saying goodbye to the Headmaster—he had no desire to linger any longer.

The longer he stayed, the more trouble seemed to find him, and trouble was the last thing he wanted. Besides, he was eager to return and check on his disciple's cultivation progress.

As he thought about this, a smile crept across his face. His gaze flicked to the corner of his vision, where a notification screen floated.

"You received 0.4 Alm Points!"

"You received 1 Alm Point!"

"You received 2 Alm Points!"

"You received 1 Alm Point!"

There were only four notifications, with the 0.4 marking the passage of another hour. Apollo realized that having a disciple was proving to be quite rewarding.

"This is a great feature," he thought, frowning slightly. "The System really should have told me about it sooner. Why am I only finding out about this now?"

Apollo suspected the System of deliberately withholding the information. Was it to force him to focus on the mission? If so, that was utterly unfair!

Shaking his head, he resolved to return to his usual beggar spot and plan his next move.

But it seemed fate had other ideas.

As they neared the southern exit of the island, Apollo spotted a group of people standing by the portal. They weren't moving, just standing there, clearly waiting—and looking in his direction.

"Ah, f*ck this," Apollo muttered, sighing as Bluetooth landed on the beach. He dismounted from the falcon and walked purposefully toward the portal.

At the same time, the people began walking toward him.

"We meet again," Lily said, a smirk playing on her lips.

"Yeah. And I bet you're not here for something friendly," Apollo replied, narrowing his eyes.

"Of course," Lily answered, her smirk vanishing as a cold expression took over. Killing intent radiated from her body.

"Oh," Apollo raised an eyebrow, completely unfazed. "Looks like someone's on her period."

"You and your filthy mouth!" Lily shouted, the air around her churning with rage. "You are truly unfit to be the Personal Disciple!"

"Yeah, I'm not," Apollo said, waving his hand dismissively. "So why don't you get the f*ck out? We're trying to leave."

Hearing this, Lily smiled dangerously. "Unfortunately, you can't."

"What's with you, you crazy b*tch?" Apollo finally snapped.

"You humiliated me!" Lily shouted, her voice echoing.

"How?!" Apollo asked, genuinely confused. He couldn't recall doing anything to humiliate her. If it was about defeating her fair and square in her own challenge, then that was on her!

"By giving me the position!" Lily spat, her eyes glaring daggers at him.

"Eh?" Apollo was stunned. That's it? That's the reason? "Shouldn't you be thankful instead?"

"Thankful?" This time, the person standing beside Lily—a white-haired old woman, her master—spoke up. "You disrespected the position of the Personal Disciple, especially by giving it to someone you defeated! Your actions are unacceptable, and the Great Serpent would not condone this!"

Apollo felt the urge to smack their faces. Not only were they ungrateful, but they were also making a huge deal out of this. If he had known, he would've given the position to someone else instead of these lunatics.

"So we prepared for this," Lily said, her voice heavy. "I trained day and night until I passed out. Because of this humiliation, I've reached the 2nd-Step Qi Condensation Stage and perfected my Water Blade Disintegration Technique!"

"And on behalf of the Great Serpent, we challenge you to another duel," Lily's master added, her tone resolute. "This will prove that my disciple is superior and rightfully deserves the title of Personal Disciple!"

"This is annoying," Apollo muttered, shaking his head. "So, you want to fight?"

"Yes," Lily said with a firm nod. "Follow us, and we'll end this once and for all. But don't expect to see another day after this."

Her master chuckled, radiating confidence as if Lily stood a real chance against Apollo.

"Follow where?" Apollo asked, shaking his head. "This place is more than enough."

With that, he jumped back, lowering his body into a fighting stance.

Lily and her master exchanged a glance before her master nodded in agreement. "Fine. Just defeat him quickly to minimize the damage to the surroundings."

"I will, Master," Lily replied, taking a deep breath. Although her entire family was gone, leaving only a few relatives behind, she seemed unaffected. She stepped forward and raised her hand toward Apollo. "I'll show you the true might of a real Personal Disciple."

"Sure, sure. Just get it over with. Don't waste my time," Apollo said casually.

"Tsk! You talk big for someone with such a small mouth. If you want to die so badly, then die!" With a shout, Lily unleashed her Water Blade Disintegration Technique!