Rebirth of the Cultivation Devil-Chapter 1154 - 1079: Mu Pingping

"Hum, does the Sect Leader’s actions need questioning from you? The Sect Leader has his own arrangements for this matter!"

Another elder in a white robe snorted coldly.

He was Du Lixiao’s master, Liu Bai, and a staunch supporter of Mountain River Sect’s Leader, Gai Tiangao.

The two who had spoken earlier instantly changed their expressions; Liu Bai was like a lapdog for the Sect Leader, fawning over him by any means necessary.

However, the effect was evident. In terms of resource allocation, Sect Leader Gai Tiangao clearly favored Liu Bai, allowing Liu Bai, whose aptitude was originally below theirs, to catch up with them in cultivation.

"Has Pingping arrived yet?"

Ignoring the disputes of the others, Gai Tiangao casually spoke.

Just as Gai Tiangao finished his sentence, the secret chamber’s door suddenly opened, and an attractive young girl walked in cheerfully.

"Master, you were looking for me?"

This was Mu Pingping, Gai Tiangao’s disciple. By rights, Mu Pingping was lively and clever, with remarkable talent, and all the elders were very fond of her initially.

Yet, Gai Tiangao was excessively biased toward Mu Pingping, providing her with resources equal to those of the present elders, which made these elders quite displeased.

They were all elders of the Mountain River Sect, having made significant contributions. Why should Mu Pingping, a disciple of the sect, enjoy the same resources as them?

Just because she was Gai Tiangao’s disciple?

How could the elders of the Mountain River Sect accept this!

"Pingping, you’ve come. Quickly, come over. Master has something good for you."

Seeing the naive and obedient Mu Pingping, Gai Tiangao showed a kindly smile and said warmly.

"Master, why are you giving me things again? You’ve already given me many treasures. If it continues like this, my senior brothers and sisters will start to envy me."

Mu Pingping pouted, sounding somewhat dissatisfied.

The elders were speechless; it was not just your senior brothers and sisters who envied you, even we do. The resources and treasures you have for cultivation as a disciple surpass those of us elders.

Yet Mu Pingping was indeed innocent and adorable, so the elders refrained from venting their jealousy onto Mu Pingping and merely grumbled in their hearts about Gai Tiangao’s favoritism.

"As my disciple, the successor of the Mountain River Sect, you naturally deserve more cultivation resources. If anyone dares envy you, I will immediately expel them from the sect!"

Gai Tiangao waved his hand and spoke assertively.

This was the chosen heir? The elders were filled with helplessness; the Mountain River Sect was a National Guardian Sect and had always followed a relatively democratic path.

However, Gai Tiangao had become increasingly arrogant and self-righteous, not paying attention to them old folks, turning the sect into a place where only Gai Tiangao’s word mattered.

"The Sect Leader is absolutely right. Mu Pingping, as the Sect Leader’s disciple with outstanding talent, naturally deserves more cultivation resources," Liu Bai hastily agreed.

Sycophant!

Cold sneers filled the elders’ minds.

Yet none dared to speak out because Liu Bai was now a favorite in front of Gai Tiangao.

"Pingping, this time it really is a supreme treasure; you must accept it. Compared to what you had, this makes everything else look like garbage."

Gai Tiangao chuckled faintly as he spoke.

"Really? What is it that’s so amazing?" Mu Pingping was drawn in by Gai Tiangao’s words, blinking her wide eyes in wonder.

This little girl was indeed sweet and lovable, combined with her admirable talent, it was no wonder she could make Gai Tiangao show such favor.

The elders also became curious, their eyes fixed keenly.

Gai Tiangao smiled with satisfaction. Seeing Mu Pingping happy was his greatest joy; he extended his hand and displayed a dark green jade pendant to everyone.

"Wow, what a beautiful necklace."

At first sight of the jade pendant, Mu Pingping instantly took a liking to it. The pendant looked simple and natural, yet had a special allure that made her adore it at first glance.

The elders stared at the jade pendant, their expressions serious, sensing a spiritual charm emanating from it although unable to discern its uniqueness.

"Heh, this jade pendant necklace is not only beautiful but also a Defensive Magical Artifact!" Gai Tiangao laughed confidently.

"A Magic Artifact?"

The elders’ hearts were jolted with surprise; a Magic Artifact, is it? Their hearts raced with disbelief.

In the secular world, Magic Artifacts had not appeared for a long time, and even the Mountain River Sect had never possessed one. Hearing Gai Tiangao, how could they not be astonished?

Only Liu Bai kept a calm face, sneering with disdain; he had personally offered this Magic Artifact to Gai Tiangao after his disciple and Liu Feng brought it back.

If not for this artifact, why would Gai Tiangao send an elder to accompany Liu Feng back to the Liu Family? It was to handle the issue with Elder Mei and the jade pendant.

After all, this Magic Artifact was unscrupulously seized by Liu Feng and Du Lixiao, and now that the true owner sought resolution, they were naturally dispatching a person to deal with it, lest it damage the sect’s reputation.

"Come, Pingping, let Master put it on you."

Gai Tiangao gently smiled and placed the jade pendant necklace around Mu Pingping’s fair neck, amidst the fervent gazes of the elders.

"This is an exquisite piece among Magic Artifacts. I’ve already tested it; attacks below War General Level can be completely defended, even War General Level martial artists’ attacks can be weakened—this is the true supreme Magic Artifact!"

Gai Tiangao’s words left the elders’ hearts trembling wildly, completely immune to all attacks from War Master Level martial artists and able to weaken War General Level attacks.

This is a true Supreme Treasure!

Wouldn’t having this Magic Artifact render one invincible at the same level?

"Thank you, Master, you’re so good to me," Mu Pingping exclaimed joyfully.

She didn’t know what a Magic Artifact was; she just felt an attraction to the necklace. Upon hearing from Gai Tiangao that it could nullify attacks below War General Level, Mu Pingping realized this was a true treasure.

The elders’ eyes were filled with longing; they exchanged glances but none dared speak out. Everything in Mountain River Sect was at Gai Tiangao’s discretion.

"Sect Leader, how did we manage to acquire this Magic Artifact? As far as I remember, our sect didn’t have such treasure," the deeply sunken-eyed middle-aged big man asked.

Being the youngest elder here, he had decent talent to attain such a position in the sect.

"This Magic Artifact was brought back by Liu Feng. He made great contributions to our sect, so I made him an Inner Sect Disciple," Gai Tiangao explained without any intention of concealing the truth.