Meeting the Sect Master again

With almost all the preparations done, I sat cross-legged on the ground.

I had already re-checked every single detail and even tightly closed the door so that no one could disturb me.

With reluctance, I took out the storage bag the sect-master had given me when I first came to the sect.

Sighs~

"This is the last batch of spirit stones left with me."

"If I fail this time, then I will just think this cultivation path is not for me."

-I spoke with emotion.

One by one, I started absorbing the spirit stones.

My internal energy started rising rapidly.

Just as when I was about to cross the threshold, I suddenly felt a pang in my chest.

I coughed four times.

When I looked at my hand they were already covered in blood.

At the same time, my aura started declining rapidly.

"Fuck is this the backlash from not being able to advance?"

"Shit!"

My rapidly declining aura finally stabilized at Qi-Gathering second stage.

"Haha, I am really an unlucky guy."

-It would be a lie if I say I was not saddened by the failure to breakthrough.

"I guess I will have to choose the backup option now."

I had already considered the possibility of a failure therefore, after some deliberation I had come up with a backup plan.

Qi-gathering second stage is still considered a strong person in the mortal world. With such a cultivation base, I can easily live a happy life someplace.

Since even after using so many resources I can't breakthrough….Why bother to keep wasting time?

The unwillingness and helplessness soon disappeared from my face.

"It's time to start the next chapter of my life."

Packing up all the stuff in my backpack I went out of my cave.

Before leaving I looked back at my cave.

"2 years passed so quickly."

"Let's leave, leaving is for a better tomorrow."

I kept walking till I arrived at the sect master's peak.

After telling the maid about my identity, I was allowed to walk inside.

The beautiful woman whom I once saved was sitting on a high-seat.

"Oh, when the maid reported that you have come to meet me, I at first didn't believe it as you haven't come to me for the past 2 years."

"So tell me, Why are you here?"

"Ohhh, let me guess!"

-her tone became a little sarcastic.

"The cultivation resources that I left with you last time must be already exhausted."

"You must be here to ask for more spirit stones, right?"

"Nooo, I did not come here to ask for any more spirit stones.

-Hearing me deny her allegations, her eyes widened for a second.

"Oh, then why are you here?"

-She asked curiously.

In her eyes, what business can an untalented and weak person like me have~

"I realized that my body is not suitable for cultivation."

"Just a while back, I failed to breakthrough and even suffered a realm-drop due to backlash."

"I finally concluded that it's better for me to leave the sect and live the rest of my life happily."

'Of course, since I failed to breakthrough, I knew that I would be kicked out sooner or later. After all, according to sect rules, waste people like me should be expelled after 3 years.'

'It's better to leave voluntarily than to be expelled and be ridiculed in public as a waste', I sneered inwardly.

"Oh, how do you plan to live happily?"

-She asked, her tone full of curiosity.

"Marry a beautiful girl, have a child of my own, as I spend my old age with the family that I shall create."

-I replied as if it was natural.

"Marry?"

"Have a child, start a family?"

"Your mind is filled with mortal thoughts, no wonder you failed to breakthrough."

-The sect master spoke with some disappointment.

"It's okay, at least you are now aware that this path is not for you."

"Since you plan to live your life like those ordinary people…"

She thought for a second before opening her mouth again.

"There is a village downhill along the river, you can live the rest of your life there."

"With your current cultivation base, you can help the villagers with various stuff and at the same can earn enough."

"Disciple understands."

-I nodded meekly at her.

"Okay, you can leave now."

-She flicked her fingers and the next second I was already out of her cave.

"Let's leave."

"By the sunset, I should be able to reach the village, the sect master told me."

After walking for some minutes, I was already at the exit of the sect.

I decisively walked out as the guards stationed there didn't bother to spare a glance at a waste like me.

Although I hadn't come out of the sect much, I was still aware of the general surroundings.

With some analysis, I quickly located the village's direction and started heading off.

After 2 hours of walking, I finally arrived at my destination.

Just from some distance, the village seemed serene.

With big trees and a river surrounding the village on either side, it was a natural fortress.

"It looked like a perfect place to spend the rest of your life", I mumbled in a low voice.

After entering the village, and inquiring from the local people I headed towards the lord's house.

A lord was like the main person with whom all the important village's decision-making power resided.

After knocking on the door for some minutes, it finally opened.

A maid came out,

"Hello Sir, How can I help you?"

"Please tell the lord that a disciple from the Immortal Paradise sect came on the request of the sect master."

"Wait for a second, I will inform the lord."

Soon a fat-chubby man came out.

Judging from the fat hanging on his loose skin and his walking posture as if he would fall any moment, the lord came at the door.

"Hello, it is my honour to meet a strong person like you."

"But let me confirm, you said you were sent by the Sect Master, right?"

"Yes", I nodded.

"Good, then it will be much simpler."

"The village needs someone to patrol around. Lately, there has been a rise in criminal activity, as a result, many villagers are scared to walk freely."

"I see", I listened to him carefully.

Things were much simpler than I thought, basically they needed someone like a police officer to keep a check on bad people.

With someone with a cultivation base doing this job, no one would dare to have any mischievous thoughts.

Seeing me not answering, the lord of the village became anxious.

"Don't worry we will provide you with a house to live in and will also provide 10 gold coins per month as salary."

-he hurriedly spoke.

"It's been so long since we requested the Immortal Paradise sect to send someone, finally they sent you."

"If you have any requirements just speak, we will try to accommodate."

"No, I am satisfied with the conditions."

"I just need to take a stroll in the evening to keep a check on the village, I can easily do it."

-I spoke righteously.

I would be a fool if I would deny such a free meal, you know 10 gold coins are still a lot in the current world plus I was getting a free place to stay. All I had to do was beat some bad guys.

The village lord held my hands excitedly.

"Thank you Sir for deciding to stay in our lowly village."

"Yeah, the pleasure is mine", I shook off his grip on my hands.

"Okay, Layla please show the young master his new home", the lord spoke embarrassingly.

'Oh so the name of that beautiful maid is Layla', I noted it in my mind.

"Yes, master!"

-Obeying the lord's order Layla took me to a big empty house at the corner of the village.

"Young master, is this house fine?"

-Layla asked me.

"Yeah this is good, I like it."

The house was well-built and spacious. It was at a place where no one would disturb me. It was perfect for me~

"Then the young master can stay here."

-Layla gave me the keys to the house before leaving.