Library of Heaven’s Path 2: Eternal Destiny

“Ouyang, Elder Ouyang Hai?”

Upon hearing the name Yue Longxiao, Lai Chengyi felt indifferent, but his whole body shuddered and his pupils constricted sharply as he heard the latter name.

The name Ouyang Hai wasn’t famous across the mainland, and many people hadn’t heard of it; however, as the leader of one of Tianli City’s major Subordinate Halls, it was a name he was all too familiar with.

An authentic reclusive expert who preferred not to leave his seclusion.

Though known as an Elder, he was actually the master of many Elders. In terms of seniority, even Master Bai Xiaosheng had to show respect and address him as senior brother.

Not to mention others, the Ancient Method Elder who had just contested in magic with the Blue Cloud Venerable was his direct disciple.

If a disciple could contend with a Buddhist Sect expert without distinction, one can imagine the strength and status of this master.

In an instant, Lai Chengyi’s gaze filled with solemnity.

Tianli City, located at the core of the Central Region, had nine Subordinate Halls from the Wanxiang Sect, and being the Manager of any one of these was a position of significant status and strength.

“Master Lai… do you not recognize him? This Ouyang Hai, a somewhat portly old man, squints when he smiles, looks a bit sleazy…”

Seeing that the other party remained silent, Zhang Xuan thought he didn’t recognize him, recalled his appearance, and quickly explained.

“Enough, enough…”

Lai Chengyi’s temples throbbing: “I know Elder Ouyang, and I confirm that this Sky Blue Card is genuine!”

Calling Elder Ouyang sleazy… He didn’t think he was brave enough.

“Actually… it doesn’t matter about the money. With this Wanxiang Card, Zhang gongzi is our highest-grade guest of the Wanxiang Sect. It’s not just about providing you a residence, but even gifting it is not an issue!”

Fearing that the other party would continue, Lai Chengyi quickly spoke up.

“Gifting it to me?” Zhang Xuan was stunned.

This was a residence worth 80,000 high-tier spirit stones, just like that?

Is this card really that powerful?

“Indeed!” Lai Chengyi nodded and glanced towards the elder not far away: “Elder Wu, please arrange it as I just mentioned, transfer the ownership of the residence directly to Zhang gongzi.”

“Yes!” Elder Wu quickly nodded.

“And also, assign some subordinates and protectors for Zhang gongzi, renovate the formations in the courtyard as well, make sure it’s secure…”

Lai Chengyi continued.

Elder Wu promised, clasped his fists and said: “Master, rest assured, I will handle everything well.”

“Hm!” Lai Chengyi then breathed a sigh of relief, his smile warming up again as he looked over: “Zhang gongzi, do you have any other requests? Just mention them, as long as our Wanxiang Sect can, we will not refuse…”

“No need, that’s already a lot, I’m very grateful!” Zhang Xuan hurriedly returned the gesture.

Unmerited favors were not accepted; him providing a house and all these conveniences was already a great kindness, Zhang Xuan wasn’t shameless enough to ask for anything more.

“Having this house grants you the status of a Tier-5 Citizen, but how can such a status be fitting for Zhang gongzi! Well then… Although I am not talented, I have accumulated some Merit Points here, why not gift these to you, upgrade your citizenship to Tier-3 to save you some unnecessary troubles…”

After pondering a moment, Lai Chengyi continued.

Zhang Xuan was stunned: “You can gift these things?”

“Of course!” Lai Chengyi laughed: “Those on the tombstone outside selling rewards, what they transfer are their own Merit Points, and if you have a lot, you can even use it like money to buy anything needed.”

“I see!” Zhang Xuan realized, filled with shock.

A little merit allows for Tier-5 Citizenship, while purchasing that house required 5000 high-tier spirit stones!

This means… if sold separately, the value of a single point of Merit would certainly not be less than 5000 high-tier spirit stones.

From his words, to make him jump to Tier-3 Citizen straight away, that would mean… the Merit transferred must be over 100 points!

Worth no less than 500,000 high-tier spirit stones, and actually, even having that much money, one couldn’t just buy it!

“Thanks for Master Lai’s kind offer… I’ll find a way myself!”

Knowing that even if his cultivation wasn’t weak, it wouldn’t be easy to acquire, Zhang Xuan did not accept, instead quickly gesturing with his hand.

“I was presumptuous!”

Seeing his sincere refusal, Lai Chengyi said no more, had a Tier-5 Citizen identity token prepared and handed it over.

Zhang Xuan casually took it, split one for Empyrean Kong shi, and breathed a sigh of relief.

He had thought it would take a long while to settle down in Tianli City, but just a card made it happen!

“Zhang gongzi might not be familiar with Tianli City. I have some time, let me take you there…”

Seeing him accepting the token, Lai Chengyi smiled as he stood up.

“There’s no need for the leader to bother…” Zhang Xuan quickly refused.

The other’s cultivation was too profound, he couldn’t see through it; it was better to keep contact to a minimum for now, even if it was a kind gesture.

“Very well!”

Seeing his sincere words, Lai Chengyi knew being too anxious wasn’t good, nodded immediately, and glanced at Su Mingchen not far away.

“Captain Su, you’re here just in time, please take Zhang gongzi there for me!”

“I…”

Su Mingchen’s face turned a shade of red and white, suddenly, his knees softened and he knelt in front of Zhang Xuan, continuously kowtowing.

“Zhang gongzi, it was I who was blind and offended you. Here are the 2000 high-tier spirit stones, now returning them to you… Please, have mercy and forgive this minor’s offenses, do not hold it against me!”

Previously he had mocked the other for not recognizing what was good for him, but seeing the Master’s attitude now, how could he not understand the extremely high status of the other party?

The master had even actively offered Merit Points, whereas he had used the opportunity to extort…

The more he thought, the more afraid he became, now hearing the master’s order to escort the person, he couldn’t withstand it, took out the illicitly gained 2000 high-tier spirit stones.

To confess proactively might still leave some leeway; to deliberately hide it or if he didn’t speak until this Zhang gongzi revealed it, he would be close to death.

“What’s going on?”

Lai Chengyi frowned.

“It’s like this…”

Su Mingchen dared not conceal the truth, and quickly narrated the recent events.

“Su Mingchen, you’ve got some nerve!”

Lai Chengyi’s face darkened.

Elder Ouyang Hai famously detested evil, and this person had complicated and extensive connections with him; I’ve gone to great lengths to gain favor, and now you’ve set us back to square one…

If this news reaches Elder Ouyang’s ears, wouldn’t it suggest our entire Subordinate Hall is filled with greedy, extortionate scoundrels?

Thinking this, the Master Lai Chengyi was thoroughly enraged.