Why is the fairy who adopted me plotting against me?

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This is certainly an advantage, but sometimes it can easily lead to overthinking and excessive worry.

At this moment, upon hearing that she had communicated with Shen Qingshang, she must have felt a pang of self-reproach and unease, while also worrying about what would happen if Shen Qingshang found out.

Their subsequent outbursts put him in an awkward position.

Su Mu saw through her intentions but didn't point it out. He followed Ling Suxin's train of thought, replying with a smile, "Thank you for your concern, Elder Ling. My master is doing well lately."

He recently emerged from seclusion, having successfully broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm.

"The Nascent Soul Realm?!" Ling Suxin was genuinely shocked upon hearing this. She quickly suppressed her shock and smiled politely, "That's truly..."

Congratulations! Senior Sister Shen is a prodigy, truly admirable.

Although the words were sincere, a faint sense of loss inevitably lingered deep in her heart.

In terms of the closeness of his relationship with Su Mu, Shen Qingshang was his rightful master, while he and Su Mu had been friends for five years, but it was all just a literary friendship.

In terms of cultivation level, I am now far behind...

This invisible gap made the nascent, secret hope in her heart seem even more distant.

However, Su Mu's next words made Ling Suxin look up again.

"Furthermore, Master has also made some progress in her paperwork skills, and I assisted her, offering guidance and working with her on case files." - Su Muyu

The tone was calm, as if he were talking about something extremely ordinary.

Guidance? A disciple instructing his master? And even instructing the sect leader on how to handle sect documents?

“Hmm,” Su Mu seemed to notice her surprise, smiled slightly, and explained in more detail, “Every day I select some files and bring…”

I will review the documents with my Master, then exchange opinions, discuss and make a decision together, and offer some suggestions.

His wording remained subtle, but Ling Suxin, being so intelligent, immediately discerned the underlying meaning—this was clearly Su Mu giving Shen Qingshang every day.

"Assigning homework, then checking it, and maybe even grading it!"

Imagine that "sword madman Shen Qingshang, in front of Su Mu, is like a well-behaved student, diligently handling documents and even receiving guidance from a disciple."

Seeing this scene, Ling Suxin almost burst out laughing.

It seems that no matter how proud, aloof, or high-ranking a woman is, she will inevitably reveal an unusual side when she is in front of Su Mu.

Elder Ling of the Shuyu Sect was like this, and so was Headmaster Shen of the Mianhua Sect.

Thinking about it this way, the girlishness I occasionally showed in front of him didn't seem so outrageous, did it? That little bit in my heart...

The sense of loss and self-reproach dissipated considerably.

But Ling Suxin realized even more clearly that Su Mu's words to her at this moment were not merely about sharing interesting anecdotes.

He was telling her that even in his master-disciple relationship with Shen Qingshang, he held absolute control. He wanted to assure her that he didn't need to worry about her feelings.

Don't worry too much about the situation. Everything is alright with him.

This keen insight into her thoughts, and this composed sense of responsibility, made Ling Suxin's heart flutter.

What a rebellious disciple! But... how come she's so smitten?

Just then, the auctioneer's voice rang out again, tinged with obvious excitement: "Fellow Daoists, the next item for auction is..."

Seven-colored clouds contain a divine lotus!

Upon hearing the name, Su Mu's expression immediately turned serious. He abandoned his previous relaxed and lazy demeanor, his gaze becoming focused and sharp as he looked down.

The booth.

Ling Suxin immediately understood that this item was of great importance to Su Mu.

The Seven-Colored Lotus is a key auxiliary ingredient in refining the high-grade elixir "Inquiry Pill," which is precisely what helps cultivators at the Great Perfection of the Golden Core stage...

A precious elixir for breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm.

Was it prepared for Senior Sister Gu? Ling Suxin immediately thought of Elder Gu of the Mianhua Sect, who was gentle and kind and had a close relationship with Su Mu.

While understanding dawned on her, a faint sense of envy also welled up within her. If only she had met Su Mu sooner...

He would also go to such lengths to plan for himself, wouldn't he?

But this thought only flashed through my mind. I was able to get to know Su Mu through the opportunity of being his disciple, and through five years of exchanging talismanic books, we gradually grew to know each other, until now…

Although they didn't express their feelings directly upon their reunion, they already understood each other implicitly.

This is already the best possible fate.

She gently lowered her eyelashes, carefully concealing the slight bitterness in her eyes, and her lips curved into a gentle and tender smile again, as she leaned on Su Mu.

I brewed him a cup of fragrant tea, hoping it would calm him down.

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Chapter 130 A Decisive Decision

Below the stage, two plain-looking but capable maids carefully carried an exquisitely carved sandalwood box onto the display stand.

The moment the lid was gently opened, a soft yet dazzling rainbow of light flowed out, illuminating the entire auction stage.

Hui attracted everyone's attention.

Inside the box, a perfectly shaped, lifelike lotus quietly blooms, its petals displaying a dreamlike, seven-colored glow, its inner radiance radiant and spiritual.

Full of vitality, it is the legendary rare treasure—the Seven-Colored Lotus.

"This is the Seven-Colored Divine Lotus!" A collective gasp and gasps erupted from the audience, as numerous cultivators craned their necks to look, their eyes filled with wonder.

It was awe, longing, and a touch of unattainable envy.

"My God, to actually see such a spiritual object with my own eyes! I wonder if some hidden sect or powerful figure in Na Fang is willing to put such a treasure up for auction?"

Today has been truly eye-opening!

"I've heard it's a treasured possession of the Xuan Su Nunnery! This lotus is one of the most crucial auxiliary ingredients in refining the Dao Inquiry Pill, and it can greatly increase the success rate of Nascent Soul formation."

Quality!

"As expected, its reputation is well-deserved; the spiritual energy alone is exhilarating! It's just a pity... such a treasure is truly beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators like us."

It is something that can be hoped for but not reached.

"Those who are capable of participating in the auction, and who are truly qualified and have the need to use it, are probably only those high-ranking and powerful figures within major sects."

For the elders who are stuck at a bottleneck.

The enthusiasm of the cultivators below the stage quickly shifted from their amazement and appreciation of the treasure itself to their anticipation of the upcoming, inevitably fierce, bidding round.

The anticipation and speculation surrounding the festival.

The crowd whispered amongst themselves, discussing which forces would vie for the rare spiritual plant, who would ultimately acquire it, and what price it would fetch.

An astonishing astronomical figure.

Su Mu's slender fingertips tapped rhythmically on the smooth mahogany table surface.

Just now, he communicated with various forces through the talisman, not only to mediate the auction of the Condensing Essence Pill.

More importantly, he had subtly but clearly conveyed his intentions to several other forces that also had a potential demand for or bidding power for the Seven-Shattering Divine Lotus.

His determination to obtain this item.

This matter concerns whether Aunt Gu can successfully break through the Nascent Soul bottleneck, so he is inevitably somewhat "concerned and confused," and is more cautious than when handling his own affairs.

Cautious

Fortunately, Ling Suxin's perfectly brewed cup of fragrant tea quietly dispelled the barely perceptible anxiety in his heart.

“Mr. Su,” Ling Suxin’s gentle voice sounded from the side, her gaze turning to Su Mu with concern, “What are your thoughts on this Seven-Colored Divine Lotus?”

Are you absolutely certain? If necessary…

Her words were incomplete, but the meaning was clear, and her tone conveyed genuine concern.

Su Mu turned her head, meeting her clear yet worried eyes, and gave her a reassuring, comforting smile: "Ling..."

"Rest assured, Elder, everything has been arranged properly; there is no need to worry."

He lightly twirled the teacup between his fingers, his tone carrying a hint of casual teasing: "Besides, with Elder Ling's fragrant tea in hand, Su Mu already feels quite confident."

foot. "

Looking into his firm yet gentle eyes, Ling Suxin's lingering doubts, born from her concern, instantly vanished.

Yes, what difficulty is there that he can't solve?

She nodded slightly, a faint yet genuine and touching smile playing on her lips, and said softly, "That's good."

At this moment, the host on stage also received clear instructions and already knew in his heart which of the Seven-Colored Lotus would ultimately belong to him.

Unlike her previous introductions of the first few lots, she no longer tried to create an atmosphere or stir up excitement. Instead, she spoke directly and clearly: "Seven Clouds Contain Divine Essence"

Lotus, the beat begins!

Almost as soon as her clear voice fell, Su Mu calmly reached out and touched the button in the private room that represented the bid.

The host immediately understood, and with a barely perceptible hint of respect in his voice, he reported clearly and loudly: "Mr. Su from the Sleeping Flower Sect..."

"Price! Is there any fellow Daoist willing to raise the price?"

The moment the name "Mr. Su" was uttered, it was like a pebble being thrown into a calm lake, immediately eliciting a low murmur and discussion from the audience.

Even those cultivators present who had never seen this rising star of the Sleeping Flower Sect in person had mostly heard of him through various channels.

His name and deeds.

Even those novice cultivators or disciples of small sects, after experiencing the unprecedented frenzy caused by the auction of a hundred bottles of Condensation Pills, also...

I was "deeply impressed" by this young but highly skilled and well-connected Mr. Su.

"So it was Mr. Su who made the move! No wonder, although the Sleeping Flower Sect isn't large, its members are quite powerful." A female cultivator whispered.

He analyzed it to his companion beside him.

"Moreover, the Sleeping Flower Sect has been doing extremely well in the pill business in recent years, with a very stable output of high-grade pills, and a success rate and pill quality far exceeding those of other sects."

Even if other sects win the bid, they will mostly hand it over to the Sleeping Flower Sect for refining. "Her senior sister nodded in agreement.

"Since Mr. Su personally offered his price and openly named himself, that in itself is a statement. Other interested parties..."

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They will surely weigh the pros and cons and give him that face. It seems the ownership of the Seven-Colored Divine Lotus is already a done deal.

As expected, the representatives of several forces who had initially shown some interest in the lotus or had come on behalf of their sects to test it out were now all sitting comfortably in their respective seats.

In the private booths, some leisurely sipped tea, while others chatted quietly with their companions; no one raised their bidding paddle to increase the price.

They had already reached an agreement with Su Mu before the auction, and Su Mu would naturally provide them with ample compensation through other cooperative means.

I promise I will never let my friends suffer a loss.

Moreover, given Su Mu's current reputation in the cultivation world, the importance of his refined pills to various forces, and his usual management...

Because of their good relationship, they are willing to go along with things and help others even without prior communication.

"Once!" The host looked around the audience, his voice clear.

"Twice!" The room fell silent; no one answered.

"Three times!" The auction gavel fell with a crisp and decisive sound.

"Deal! Congratulations, Mr. Su of the Sleeping Flower Sect, this Seven-Colored Divine Lotus is now yours!"

This rare and precious plant, which could be described as priceless and capable of sparking fierce competition, was sold off so calmly with just one bid.

It was put into Su Mu's pocket.

The process was so smooth, even somewhat uneventful, but behind this uneventfulness lay Su Mu's meticulously crafted network of connections and remarkable achievements.