Pay to Cultivate Immortality? My Sect is Completely Free - Chapter 43

Chapter 43: Ouyang Mansion’s Birthday Celebration, Zhuge Feng Comes to Present Gifts

“Hehe, Master, someone has already ascended to the Fifty-ninth Layer of the Heavenly Ladder today. It seems that tomorrow, we will have new Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters joining us!”

Another day passed, and Xiao Yan approached Su Bai with a hint of excitement on his face.

Su Bai nodded, not surprised, as he had anticipated this coming.

“How is your Flesh Body training going?” he asked, looking at Xiao Yan.

“Master, I have not slacked off in my cultivation these past few days. Now I can easily lift a thousand-pound boulder. I’m not far from reaching the Second Layer of the Flesh Body Realm,” Xiao Yan said proudly.

“Three years from now, do you feel confident you can defeat Liu Yanran?” Su Bai asked again.

“Rest assured, Master. I’m fully confident in defeating Liu Yanran!” Xiao Yan said with determination.

Before joining the Heavenly Dao Sect, he had indeed felt powerless against Liu Yanran.

But now that he was in the Heavenly Dao Sect, having witnessed so many extraordinary Immortal Techniques, and with his Senior Brothers and Sisters breaking through their cultivation levels as easily as eating and drinking, his mindset had naturally changed.

Is the Yuntian Sect really that strong?

Although it ranks among the Immortal Alliance Top 500, it is still far behind the Heavenly Dao Sect!

“Master, I will excuse myself now to practice further and strive to catch up with my Senior Brothers and Sisters,” Xiao Yan said, bowing before turning to run down the mountain.

As he sprinted down the mountain, his figure was tall and straight, brimming with energy.

“Mm.”

Su Bai nodded in satisfaction.

Xiao Yan had exceptional talent and remarkable comprehension; he was like a raw gem—if polished, his future would be limitless.

Not just Xiao Yan; all five disciples of the Heavenly Dao Sect were like this!

He turned his head and saw Xiao Lingxi not far away, practicing her swordplay. Her technique was growing increasingly fierce, and her sword’s momentum surged toward the void like a rising tide.

Ye Qingyao was cooking dinner. Ever since Xiao Lingxi mistook salt for sugar last time, Su Bai had not allowed her back in the kitchen.

He certainly did not want to experience that taste again!

To his surprise, Ye Qingyao’s culinary skills rivaled a master chef!

At that moment, the aroma had wafted throughout the entire mountain.

Moreover, she earned one point of reward for every day she cooked!

With points, she could exchange them for cultivation elixirs to enhance her practice speed and make up for her foundational shortcomings.

Mu Lingxian was assisting nearby, using her magic flames instead of firewood, practicing her precision in controlling flames.

First controlling ordinary flames, then attempting to wield demonic flames!

The several disciples were working incredibly hard, which brought great comfort to Su Bai.

With the Heavenly Dao Sect, how could it not thrive?

………….

Eighty-six miles southeast of Yunshui City, there was a small town called Huangtu Town.

At the back mountains of Huangtu Town, Zhuge Feng knelt before two tombstones, tears streaming down his face.

“Father, Mother, I am unfilial; I couldn’t provide you with happy lives.”

“I encountered an opportunity and joined the Heavenly Dao Sect, and I have now become a cultivator.”

“A year ago, when you passed away with unclosed eyes, I didn’t avenge you immediately. It wasn’t because I cherished my life; at that time, I lacked the capability and had to endure. If I had died, your revenge would have remained forever unfulfilled.”

“Now that I have gained enough strength, I will certainly make the Ouyang Family pay a heavy price to avenge you!”

“Ouyang Family!”

“Just you wait!”

Zhuge Feng’s eyes were blood-red, and his fists cracked with tension.

He had knelt at the tomb for an entire night, only rising slowly at dawn.

A powerful aura of killing intent and malice erupted from him, making the surrounding grass and trees sway.

“Father, Mother, I’m going to avenge you.” Zhuge Feng wiped the tears from his eyes and deeply bowed at his parents’ graves before resolutely departing.

In Huangtu Town, at the Ouyang Mansion.

At this moment, the Ouyang Mansion was festively decorated and bustling with activity.

Within the estate, the sounds of gongs and drums filled the air, and firecrackers went off in unison.

A birthday banquet was being held, with a room full of guests and a significant turnout.

In a lavishly decorated courtyard,

dozens of brightly dressed men and women had gathered, surrounded by various rare treasures and jewels, creating a scene of great opulence.

Old Master Ouyang sat in the main seat, his face beaming with joy.

“Hahaha, today marks my sixtieth birthday! It truly brings me great honor that you all have come to celebrate!”

He stroked his beard, full of smiles, as he looked at the guests below.

“Wishing Old Master Ouyang blessings as abundant as the Eastern Sea and a long life!” everyone said in unison, cupping their hands in congratulations.

“Hahaha, good, good, good,” Old Master Ouyang nodded repeatedly.

Then, he changed his tone and said loudly, “I feel incredibly honored that so many distinguished guests have come to celebrate my sixtieth birthday. It truly is a blessing from three lifetimes.”

“If the Ouyang Family hopes to rise to greater heights, it still relies on everyone’s support.”

“Today, I have specially prepared fine wine and delicacies, and I hope all of you enjoy yourselves.”

The Ouyang Family is the richest landlord in Huangtu Town, with considerable wealth and numerous businesses. Even looking across Yunshui City, they are counted among the prominent wealthy families.

Thus, at his grand birthday celebration, the attendees were naturally all influential figures, whether they were merchants, affluent households, or cultivators…

“Crash!”

The sound of a wine glass falling was crisp and pleasant, yet it carried a chilling undertone.

Old Master Ouyang’s expression instantly darkened as he looked toward the source, his face turning sour.

“Sir… I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to; I will compensate you…”

It was a plainly dressed woman, clearly a servant from the household.

At this moment, she was trembling all over, her legs shaking uncontrollably.

Everyone knew that Old Master Ouyang had a fiery temper and would slip into violence at the slightest provocation.

Last year at the birthday banquet, a servant accidentally broke a teacup and was beaten to death on the spot.

Her husband came to reason with him and was also killed in the street.

As a result, these servants lived in constant fear, walking on eggshells, terrified that they might say something wrong and incur the master’s wrath.

“Master, I have the elderly above me and young ones below… my child is still waiting for me to go home and feed…”

The woman suddenly broke down in tears, repeatedly bowing and begging for mercy, her forehead knocking against the ground with loud thuds, causing it to bleed.

However, Old Master Ouyang remained completely unmoved, utterly indifferent.

“Take her out and bury her.”

He coldly uttered this single phrase, easily deciding someone’s fate.

“Yes!”

Immediately, two burly men rushed out and dragged the woman away.

“Master… Master, please spare me… I can’t die… my child is still waiting for me to go home and feed them…”

The woman cried out miserably.

But no matter how much she struggled, she could not escape her fate of being dragged away.

Old Master Ouyang didn’t even raise an eyebrow, as if whether the woman lived or died had nothing to do with him.

“All right, let’s continue the banquet; everyone, please drink and enjoy yourselves.” Old Master Ouyang waved his hand, smiling as if nothing had just happened.

“Cheers!”

The guests in the hall also raised their wine glasses from the tables, clinking them together, and laughter filled the air.

For these people, what was the life of a servant?

It was no different from stepping on an ant!

In this world, the strong could do as they pleased!

“Bang bang!”

Suddenly, two loud sounds erupted from outside, followed by a tremendous roar. The two burly men who had just dragged the woman away flew back in, spitting blood uncontrollably. The guests, who had been chatting and laughing just moments ago, paused in surprise and turned their gazes towards the entrance. Old Master Ouyang frowned, his expression turning somewhat unpleasant. “What happened?” A figure appeared at the doorway, holding a massive object wrapped in black cloth with one hand as he walked in. At the same time, a cold and emotionless voice resonated throughout the courtyard. “For Old Master Ouyang’s grand celebration, Zhuge Feng has come to present a gift!”