Troublemaker’s Guide to Immortality

Yue Zhao? Yun Jin?

Fang Mingyue's eyes narrowed slightly.

Recently, most of the peaks had been in turmoil over the seed shortage. A few peak masters were already wavering, considering whether it might be easier to surrender to Zhao Wuji and return to the way things were before.

Rumors had begun circulating among the disciples.

"If Yun Jin takes action, the seed problem will vanish overnight."

Fang Mingyue had dismissed it at the time.

Yun Jin was remarkable, and her potential was undeniable.

But now?

She was still just a disciple.

How could she possibly resolve something this massive?

Zhao Wuji had personally issued the ban. What power could Yun Jin possibly have to overturn that?

But now, with Yue Zhao and Yun Jin personally requesting an audience, Fang Mingyue sensed something different in the air.

Could Yun Jin actually have a solution?

"Bring them here directly," Fang Mingyue said after a beat.

"Yes, Peak Master!" the disciple replied and quickly left.

A short while later, Yue Zhao and Yun Jin were led into the hall.

"Greetings, Peak Master," the two bowed with proper respect.

Fang Mingyue offered a faint smile and waved the other disciples away before settling her gaze on Yun Jin with clear interest. She had been keeping an eye on this girl for some time. But this was their first time meeting face to face.

With a hint of teasing, Fang Mingyue said, "You actually bowed to me? I thought you'd stride in and declare something like, 'Let the heavens no longer blind my eyes!'"

Yun Jin coughed lightly.

This peak master has a mischievous streak.

Still, Yun Jin could handle it. She was mature, composed. Scenes like this didn't rattle her.

She gave a sweet, polite smile. "Peak Master Fang is beautiful and gentle. How could I possibly act arrogantly in front of someone like you?"

Fang Mingyue burst out laughing.

She knew it was flattery, but…

Compare this meek act to how shamelessly Yun Jin taunted Zhao Wuji—the contrast is downright delightful.

"You have a silver tongue," Fang Mingyue said, still amused. "Yue Zhao, your junior sister truly takes after you."

Both of them knew how to play the game well.

"I wouldn't dare claim such credit," Yue Zhao said humbly, bowing again.

Fang Mingyue rolled her eyes. "No need to keep up the act with me. What brings you both here?"

Her eyes shimmered slightly with curiosity.

Yue Zhao smiled warmly. "My junior sister has managed to acquire seeds. We heard Peak Master Fang was having difficulty, so she came to deliver them herself."

Seeds?

Fang Mingyue's eyes lit up immediately as she turned to Yun Jin.

Yun Jin didn't hesitate. She pulled out a storage pouch and handed it over. "This should be enough for Mingyue Peak's planting needs."

Fang Mingyue quickly examined the contents.

Indeed, the quantity and variety were more than enough to fully restock her fields.

How did Yun Jin solve what I couldn't?

Her gaze turned assessing. Is this girl some reincarnated demonic genius?

"Peak Master," Yun Jin added, "these seeds come from the Hundred Herbs Pavilion. They're not free—here's the agreement. If the terms suit you, keep them. If not, I'll return them."

A contract from the Hundred Herbs Pavilion?

That made more sense.

Fang Mingyue accepted the document and read through it carefully. Her eyes gradually brightened.

It was... generous. So generous, it felt almost suspicious.

She had been bracing herself for Hundred Herbs Pavilion to take advantage of their desperation. Yet this agreement—

"Why would Hundred Herbs Pavilion risk offending the sect master just to strike this deal?" she asked quietly.

Yun Jin smiled. "Merchants pursue profit. The sect master tried to cut them off completely. Do you think they were truly content with that? The weak may not dare resist, but Hundred Herbs Pavilion spans the continent. Do you think they fear him?"

Fang Mingyue's eyes flickered.

No... something still didn't add up. With such a generous contract, Hundred Herbs Pavilion wouldn't make much profit at all. So what gain were they chasing?

She looked at Yun Jin again and suddenly understood.

Hundred Herbs Pavilion's core business was spiritual plants. So what did they value most?

Spiritual cultivators. Plant masters.

And Yun Jin... was a terrifyingly gifted one.

They were betting on her future. That was why they were willing to support her now, even defy Zhao Wuji for her sake.

Yue Zhao noticed the change in Fang Mingyue's expression and smiled faintly.

She got it. Exactly as he had hoped.

"My junior sister worked hard to make this happen," he added.

Fang Mingyue nodded again and again.

Yun Jin might be a prodigy, but she was still a junior. For Hundred Herbs Pavilion to back her over Zhao Wuji, she must have promised something enormous. Did she... even offer herself?

For a moment, Fang Mingyue felt a pang of quiet emotion. She took Yun Jin's hand and said softly, "I'll sign the agreement. And in the future, if anything lies within my power, I won't hesitate to act."

She hadn't promised unconditional support for Tianjian Peak. That would be irresponsible with so many disciples under her care. But to Yue Zhao and Yun Jin, that was already more than enough.

Once Tianjian Peak survived the coming two-month crisis, that "within my power" could easily become "with all my strength."

"Thank you, Peak Master. Then we'll move on to the next peak," Yun Jin replied with a small smile.

She and Yue Zhao bowed again before taking their leave.

Fang Mingyue watched them go, silently impressed by Yun Jin's courtesy.

This girl draws lines as clearly as sword strokes.

Yue Zhao was already leading Yun Jin toward the next destination.

They skipped over Ba Ti Peak where Long Yi resided and headed straight for Thousand Talisman Peak. On the way, Yue Zhao explained, "You've heard of Long Yi by now, right? He's a body cultivator. Below the Unity stage, almost no one can pierce his physical defense. Word is, his body's that strong because he bathes in fresh spirit beast blood daily. Elder Ling despises him for it, and has forbidden Ba Ti Peak's disciples from even approaching the Spirit Beast Pavilion. If you ever have to fight Long Yi, watch out for his close-combat skills."

Yun Jin nodded thoughtfully.

Body cultivation...

It was indeed a viable path.

Most cultivators focused on spiritual power and soul refinement, which left them vulnerable up close. The demon race, by contrast, often practiced both magic and physical arts.

Yun Jin now did the same.

Although her body had grown stronger with her cultivation, it still paled in comparison to a true body cultivator. But she couldn't do what Long Yi did. "Fresh" meant harming spirit beasts directly.

She couldn't bring herself to do that.

As they passed Ba Ti Peak, Yun Jin paused briefly. She could almost smell blood in the air.

She frowned. "Does Elder Bai Yu really allow this kind of body refinement?"

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