Chapter 13 Love Will Fade, People Will Change

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After leaving the scroll behind, Ye Luo departed, dragging the Demon Tiger along with him.

However, before leaving, the Great Elder handed Ye Luo an invitation.

In a pleasant tone, he invited Ye Luo to attend the Qiandi Dao Sect's Sect Competition in three months as a special guest.

To rid himself of the old man clingy as a plaster, Ye Luo had no choice but to take the invitation and agree.

The Great Elder could only watch Ye Luo depart before stepping out from the cloud and mist.

Leaving the cloud and mist behind.

The Great Elder's stooped back straightened up, his face expressionless, conveying an air of authority and respect.

A stark contrast to his groveling demeanor just moments ago!

Eventually, the two Elite Disciples couldn't hold back anymore.

One of the Elite Disciples spoke up, "Great Elder! Your tone just now... why was it so... so subservient?"

That subservient tone...

They couldn't believe that it had come from the mouth of their Great Elder.

Upon hearing this, the Great Elder looked at the two Elite Disciples with an expressionless face.

He spoke slowly, "Subservient? I was merely being amicable. Facing the Hidden Sect, I represent the Qiandi Dao Sect, what's wrong with being a little friendly?"

You call that tone friendly??

Great Elder, do you have some misunderstanding of the word 'amicable'??

The other disciple couldn't help but say, "But Great Elder, just now you seemed willing to betray the sect and even said you wanted to become a Protector."

The Hidden Sect has existed for at least ten thousand years, possessing supreme inheritance; who wouldn't want to join them if possible?

But they're not recruiting.

Internally, the Great Elder muttered to himself; while these were his thoughts, he couldn't possibly voice them, or else his days as the Great Elder might well be over.

He had to lie blatantly, maintaining an emotionless face, "You must have been seeing things after Young Friend Ye's sword stroke shattered your spirits. How could I be such a person? My loyalty to the Qiandi Dao Sect is unwavering."

"Furthermore, you two dare smear me with accusations of betrayal! This crime is unforgivable. I shall mention this to the Law Enforcement Elder once we return to the sect. You two can go clean latrines at Eternal Night Peak."

He waved his sleeves, embodying righteous indignation.

Having said that, he walked away, carrying the scroll, his head held high, looking down on others.

The two Elite Disciples: "..."

Look at this, just look.

Is this the behavior of a human being?

To bully those beneath him, and despite his own sycophancy, he has the gall to claim they were hallucinating.

Simply inhumane...

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Meanwhile.

Within the Eastern Province.

Inside the borders of the mortal dynasty 'Great Zhou'.

Silver Moon City.

At the city gates, Chu Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, his robe blowing wildly in the wind, gazing at the majestic city walls and the beautiful mountains and rivers beyond, feeling a wave of emotion.

"I've finally arrived."

Chu Yuan murmured to himself.

He had visited this city before.

When he had first crossed over to this world, seeking a talentless disciple, Silver Moon City was his first stop.

In Silver Moon City, he learned about this world, and it was in an inn in Silver Moon City where he heard of 'talentless' Ye Luo.

Now, he came to find a second talentless disciple.

Of course, he would first take a walk in Silver Moon City.

Chu Yuan walked towards the gates of Silver Moon City.

At the city entrance, there was a long line for entry.

Entry required a fee.

But...

Expecting Chu Yuan to queue and pay?

That must be a dream.

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This isn't about being stingy; it's about the dignity of a mighty Nascent Soul Expert!

Chu Yuan summoned clouds beneath his feet and, turning into a breeze, snuck into the city.

Paying was out of the question.

He would never pay in this lifetime.

Upon entering the city, Chu Yuan made his way to an inn he knew well.

Xianzui Inn!

This inn had extensive connections; the shopkeeper had a wide information network about both the mortal and immortal realms, and it was this shopkeeper who informed Chu Yuan about Ye Luo.

Recalling past events, Chu Yuan couldn't help but reveal a faint smile, preparing to greet the shopkeeper first upon entering the inn.

As he approached the inn's entrance, planning to walk in,

a sign placed at the door froze the smile on his face.

The sign bore a message.

"No entry for this person and dogs..."

Below it was a roughly drawn portrait.

Despite its abstract style, Chu Yuan could tell.

It was a picture of himself.

This shopkeeper...

That's not very nice.

Chu Yuan frowned to himself; he hadn't done anything on his last visit.

He was just new in town, without a penny to his name, and had asked the shopkeeper for a single coin.

With that single coin from the shopkeeper, he managed to haggle fiercely and bought a table full of food and drinks.

Afterward, out of kindness, the shopkeeper let him stay the night and even provided a table of breakfast the next day; before leaving, he received information about Ye Luo.

The shopkeeper had been so generous before, but now things had changed.

Sigh...

Indeed, love can fade, and people's hearts can change.

To think he still planned to reminisce with the shopkeeper.

Chu Yuan heaved a long sigh and stepped inside the inn.

Inside Xianzui Inn, the jovial atmosphere remained, with the sound of conversation and clinking glasses echoing ceaselessly.

Chu Yuan pretended not to hear these sounds and walked straight to the counter.

At the counter, a middle-aged, chubby man was rapidly clicking away at an abacus, completely oblivious to Chu Yuan's approach.

"Shopkeeper, you're not being very nice,"

Chu Yuan commented softly as he walked in.

He had treated the shopkeeper as a good friend, planning to freeload, cough, planning to have another friendly chat and share a meal.

This shopkeeper was indeed not very nice.

Upon hearing the familiar tone, the middle-aged fat man trembled, slowly raised his head, and saw Chu Yuan at a glance.

His entire body shook with trembling flesh.

He was furious.

This guy had the gall to show up in front of him again!!

In his entire life of doing business, when had he ever been taken advantage of? It was this guy who had taken the single coin he offered and extorted a whole table of food and drinks, a table of breakfast, and an overnight stay.

This was the great indignity of his life!

"You, you, you dare show up! Didn't you see the message outside my inn?!"

the middle-aged, husky man said with a raspy voice.

The shopkeeper's voice instantly attracted the attention of the inn's patrons, who turned their gaze towards them.

Chu Yuan, however, didn't seem the least bit embarrassed, still smiling.

He said with a smile, "Shopkeeper, I thought of you as a friend, and yet this is how you treat me, sigh, I am heartbroken. Since it has come to this, we won't be able to settle things today without a table of food and drinks!"

The shopkeeper spat out in contempt, glaring with wide eyes, "You think my inn is the same as before? Since you threatened me last time, I've employed a Foundation Establishment expert to stay put. You dare act bold now?"

Chu Yuan remained calm and smiled.

"Sorry, I am a Nascent Soul Expert..."