"Of course, it's just an excuse."
Xu Family.
Xu Lingjun replied with a smile to Wang Qingya's question.
Others might not notice, but how could Wang Qingya not see how much of an excuse was in Xu Lingjun's words.
She was somewhat surprised, knowing that everyone considered joining a Sect as an honor, becoming a Sect Disciple was initially faster in progress than joining a Martial Mansion.
Xu Lingjun's dream was the Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion.
But in fact, joining the Sun and Moon Bright Sect was in no way inferior to joining the Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion, maybe even better.
She really couldn't understand why Xu Lingjun would refuse.
Facing Wang Qingya, Xu Lingjun finally spoke the truth.
He smiled and asked, "Then Sister Yaya, if I join a Sect, what could I get?"
"The most suitable Cultivation Technique for your Realm, the highest grade Elixirs and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, and the most serious and excellent master to guide you through?"
Wang Qingya thought about it and said, "Moreover, in terms of equipment, be it weapons or armor, I've heard that the standard weapons of Sect Disciples have reached a C-level sharpness, C-level weapons can at least increase the power of a True Transformation Realm Martial Artist by more than half. Almost all a martial artist needs, the Sect can provide for you, and..."
She paused, then said, "And that Miss Ji is very beautiful, with long flowing hair, looking very much like someone with that scholarly air. If Xiaojun likes her, didn't I say before, I'll have you marry me, cough cough... directly marrying me might be too rigid, if you're willing, just don't let my dad know, I won't mind you flirting with women outside, just remember not to get involved with messy women, end up catching some mess and trouble me as well."
Wang Qingya finished, thought for a moment, and added, "And there's one more thing, you can pursue, but your first time must be with me, I safeguard your purity, and I want your purity too, so be careful not to have messy physical relations, understand?"
Xu Lingjun said speechlessly, "You never said this before, did you?"
My purity?
Are you kidding? It's long given to the two mistresses.
Wang Qingya turned away and said, "It's still timely to say it now, it's just the basic respect between a couple. I don't intend to play the field with you, and you can't indulge in fake marriage with me. After we get married, you can do whatever you want, but I am your wife, you owe me this respect."
"But our previous bet..."
Xu Lingjun stopped halfway.
In their bet, if he lost, he would honestly have a child with Sister Yaya.
But if he won, the Wang Family would fully support him, yet there was no mention of canceling their marriage engagement.
Xu Lingjun glanced at Wang Qingya's tall figure.
After some thought, he still didn't voice the terms... Sister Yaya is so beautiful, caring, considerate and understanding. Such a good woman, love or not, marry her first.
"Alright, the topic has veered."
Wang Qingya quickly shifted the topic, saying, "In any case, I just want to tell you, if you like that Ji Roufeng, you can freely pursue her... don't mind me, Sister Yaya supports you, though it seems you have no interest in joining a Sect or in her."
"Because those are things I don't need."
Xu Lingjun thought to himself, Cultivation Technique?
I already own an Infinite Divine Demon Body Refining Technique, even if I need to dual cultivate other techniques in the future, with Source Value, why would I fear finding a technique?
The same goes for Martial Skills, Elixirs, etc.
Oh, and there's weapons.
All these things obtainable with Source Value, why should I sacrifice freedom in exchange?
Instruction from a mentor is even more absurd... instruct me on what?
Instruct me on how to break through the Third Layer of the "Infinite Divine Demon Body Refining Technique"?
Source Value is the greatest secret, destined not to be shared with others. No matter how profound the technique, he can only explore alone, at most gain some analogous understanding, not worth joining a Sect for these.
"Sects to me are just like chicken ribs; I'm truly not interested."
Xu Lingjun said, "Though the words earlier were just excuses, it's rare to find a suitable excuse, and the Sect Leader of Tomorrow values reputation greatly. After refusing repeatedly, they surely won't insist on taking me. After all, a Sect Leader can't lower themselves for a mere disciple, and this excuse is reasonable and won't offend them."
In fact, it was just as Xu Lingjun predicted.
In the following two days.
The Sect Leader of Tomorrow came twice, hinting several times, but Xu Lingjun either played dumb or feigned regret, looking like a mere mortal unable to enjoy the celestial aura within the Sect.
Then, the Sect Leader of Tomorrow concluded.
"It seems this young man has a resolute disposition."
He sighed, "After Feng'er invited him and then suddenly denied it, it may have injured his pride, causing him to be averse to our Sun and Moon Bright Sect, hence his adamant refusal to join us."
Though the reason for failing at cheating is a bit far-fetched, what can be done when one is talented, even cheating can't be considered cheating.
"What to do then?"
"It seems this young man and I are not fated to be connected."
The Sect Leader of Tomorrow sighed, "Moreover, in fact, he has already begun Qi Gathering."
Qi Gathering.
Liu Peiyun understood the meaning of her senior brother.
A person's life is not solely for cultivating one technique.
Some techniques are lasting and strong, some can be fiery or icy, and some are as swift and unmatched as a lone dragon in lightning.
In Martial Tao cultivation, True Qi is refined from outside to inside, using one's own body to forge Qi Force, and with Qi Force condensing True Qi.
Cultivation Techniques are just accelerators for True Qi circulation, if unsuitable replace them.
But the technique practiced during Qi Gathering is crucial, as it forms the first wisp of True Qi, if the technique is not strong or pure, it may not affect much initially, but the further one goes, the harder it becomes.
The path of Martial Tao allows no room for mistake or slack.
And Xu Lingjun may be extraordinarily gifted, but at this point, he's already made one mistake. Qingzhou City is after all just a remote place, how could it have a high-level technique?
This error, only a Sect can help rectify.
"Since he is unwilling, let's not force him, we'll return to the Sun and Moon Bright Sect early tomorrow morning."
The Sect Leader of Tomorrow sighed, "It's a pity for a good talent, years later, he may be lost among the crowd, but it's his choice, we cannot force him..."
He paused, then asked, "By the way, does anyone know what technique Xu Lingjun practices?"
Ji Roufeng hesitated, "Seems like something... something Body Refining Technique, I don't really know the exact name, it's quite long!"
"A Body Refining Technique indeed explains why he could withstand the Bone Splitting Lizard's bite, cultivating an obscure Body Refining Technique to such a Realm, Xu Lingjun is indeed a genius!"
The Sect Leader of Tomorrow lamented, "It's a shame he cannot be used by our Sun and Moon Bright Sect, alas... alas... Body Refining is but a minor path, once his foundation is laid, future successes will be limited, no need to concern ourselves with him. I see Li Lei is almost succeeding in Qi Gathering, let's quickly return to the Sect and choose a suitable technique for him, in my opinion, the Legendary Level Technique 'Thunder Move Nine Heavens' suits him well."
Though the words were calmly spoken.
Yet in his heart, the Sect Leader of Tomorrow still couldn't help but feel a bit regretful, and somewhat indignant... Inviting you in person as a Sect Leader, already giving you enough face, yet you consider your small pride and refuse.
Do you really believe you're the protagonist and everyone should revolve around you?
Fine, if you disagree, I'll cultivate your friends instead.
Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west.
In a few years, when you're lost among the crowd, while your close friends have surpassed ninety percent of your peers, by then, let's see if you won't regret it.