The Immortal Wife Is Like A Cloud-Chapter 888: The Twenty Thousand Mark

“Do you blame me for ruining your little ‘opportunity’? After all, this Shui Linglong is quite remarkable in status and appearance,”

Qiu Yaoyao teased as she walked alongside Su Jingzhen down the busy street after leaving the Treasure Gathering Pavilion.

Her hand had already found its way to Su Jingzhen’s waist, pinching a small, soft patch of flesh.

The latent power of her late-stage Celestial Being Realm cultivation tingled at her fingertips.

If Su Jingzhen’s answer didn’t satisfy her, then that small patch of flesh was bound to suffer.

Su Jingzhen let out a nervous chuckle. “Oh, Yaoyao, listen to yourself.

Considering that I’m now an elder at the Dan City branch of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, it’s only natural to seek valuable information through Shui Linglong.

After all, we’re new here, and it would be beneficial to have allies.”

“That said, you’re absolutely right. As cultivators, we shouldn’t waste time on trivial matters. That meal was unnecessary-nothing like what you’re imagining.”

He spoke carefully, mindful of Qiu Yaoyao’s sensitive feelings after she had completely entrusted herself to him just the night before.

To his surprise, Qiu Yaoyao didn’t show either satisfaction or disappointment at his explanation.

Instead, she let out a soft sigh before releasing her grip from his waist.

“Actually, Shui Linglong is quite impressive. If you truly have the ability to win her over, I wouldn’t mind,” she said, her voice carrying a touch of resignation.

“After all, the Treasure Gathering Pavilion is extraordinarily powerful, and it’s clear that Shui Linglong holds an exceptional position within it.

Running an entire branch in a cultivation world city at such a young age is no small feat.”

There was a hint of self-doubt in her tone. She knew that as she was now, she couldn’t compare to Shui Linglong.

Although Shui Linglong’s exact cultivation level was a mystery, her ability to oversee the Treasure Gathering Pavilion in Dan City suggested extraordinary strength.

Qiu Yaoyao even speculated that Shui Linglong could rival or even surpass the second-ranking elder, Li Lingxi.

Despite this, she had an inexplicable confidence in Su Jingzhen’s ability to win over these remarkable women, though she couldn’t quite pinpoint where this faith came from.

“But,” she added before Su Jingzhen could respond, “even if such things are to happen, now is not the time.”

For Qiu Yaoyao, this period was her honeymoon phase with Su Jingzhen, and she wasn’t ready to share him just yet.

As her words settled, Su Jingzhen’s vision was suddenly filled with golden text:

[Emotional Connection +45]

[Emotional Connection +45]

[Emotional Connection +45]

[Remaining usable points: 18,849]

Clearly, her seemingly casual remarks carried significant emotional weight beneath the surface.

Stunned for a moment, Su Jingzhen gently took her hand, earning a faint smile from her.

Meanwhile, Little Ling walking beside them rolled her eyes and muttered under her breath, “It’s broad daylight, you know. And there are people watching.”

Her voice carried just enough volume to be audible, but Su Jingzhen and Qiu Yaoyao completely ignored her.

At this moment, Little Ling seemed to recall something, her expression turning curious.

“This Flying Snow Divine Furnace is ranked sixth on the list of Divine Furnace for alchemists. Although Brother Su’s potential is limitless, it will still take time and effort to reach the eighth or even ninth rank as an alchemist.

Considering how the Treasure Gathering Pavilion structured this deal, won’t they end up at a loss?”

From her perspective, the three conditions set by Shui Linglong seemed to be almost entirely beneficial to Su Jingzhen.

However, Qiu Yaoyao shook her head. “I don’t think that’s the case.

First, the Flying Snow Divine Furnace was probably not something that the Treasure Gathering Pavilion could easily sell, even in Dan City.”

Their reasoning was spot on. Even for a sect as grand as the Divine Dan Sect, few could claim the qualifications to acquire the Flying Snow Divine Furnace.

After all, divine artifacts like alchemical furnaces were practically useless to non-alchemists. Leaving it idle would render it no different from scrap metal.

“Your Brother Su possesses the rare Dan Heart, and he has ties with the much-discussed Yunmeng Goddess. By investing in him, the Treasure Gathering Pavilion stands to gain significant returns if he succeeds.

And even if they don’t, losing the furnace won’t hurt them much. This deal is ultimately a win-win situation,” Qiu Yaoyao stated clearly.

Upon hearing this, Su Jingzhen nodded in agreement.

The trio wandered through the busy streets of Dan City, with Little Ling following like a glowing third wheel.

For half a day, they immersed themselves in the city’s bustle, exploring famous sites and nearby relics.

While their outings brought them many small gains, nothing compared to the fortune of acquiring the Flying Snow Divine Furnace.

Of course, even if there had been similar opportunities, their current financial resources would have been insufficient.

Not every place operated like the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, which allowed Su Jingzhen to secure such a treasure in such an unconventional manner.

Meanwhile, on the second floor of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, Shui Linglong swirled the wine in her crystal goblet.

A white jade slip radiating spiritual energy lay on the table before her.

Moments earlier, she had finished gathering all the available information on Su Jingzhen.

“So, he’s already one of our guest elders? That little manager from Qingzhou, Feng Qingya, had some foresight.

“Too bad Qingzhou disappeared with the awakening of the Yunmeng Goddess.

Who knows where she’s drifting to now? If we could locate Feng Qingya, it’d be worth nurturing her talents further.”

Turning the jade slip in her hand, Shui Linglong mused aloud.

Despite the vast distance between Qingzhou and the Divine Dan Realm, the ubiquitous network of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion made gathering such information trivial.

After all, during Su Jingzhen’s time in Linjiang City, these details were no secret.

Although the data had existed for a long time, it hadn’t attracted much attention from influential figures until now.

“A Flying Snow Divine Furnace – if my gamble pays off, this man might one day rival the Yunmeng Goddess herself.”

“At the very least, if he can connect us with her, this furnace will have proven its worth.”

Her eyes gleamed with anticipation.

Yet, as she delved deeper into Su Jingzhen’s history, her expression suddenly grew serious.

“Wait a moment… this man rose from the bottom to his current position… in less than a year?”

“Am I seeing this right? What kind of monster is he?”

Her disbelief deepened as she studied the records further, her curiosity about Su Jingzhen now stronger than ever.

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“Unless he harbors some enormous secret, he must be one of those so-called ‘Children of Destiny.’”

The next day passed uneventfully.

Upon returning to the manor, Little Ling locked herself in her room and diligently practiced her alchemy skills.

Meanwhile, Su Jingzhen and Qiu Yaoyao indulged in their newfound passion, their bond growing stronger and stronger.

Two days quickly flew by without any disturbance from the Divine Dan Sect.

And now, the day of the first round of the Divine Dan Sect’s alchemy competition had arrived.

During these two days, the emotional connection points Su Jingzhen gained from Qiu Yaoyao, combined with his daily accumulation, finally pushed his total over the long-awaited 20,000-point mark.

[Remaining points: 20,045].

Although their extended “battles” only added about a thousand points, Su Jingzhen couldn’t complain.

Staring at the number, his previously drained body felt reinvigorated, ready to face the challenges ahead.

Qiu Yaoyao, now glowing with vitality, urged him with a smile.

“Concentrate on the task at hand. If you, the Dan Heart wielder, can’t even pass the first round, it would truly be laughable.”