CHAPTER 553: CHAPTER 327 ALL BEHIND THE SCENES!_2

"My young master can’t handle much."

"Even if you have the talent to conquer the world and ambitions to swallow mountains and rivers, you’ve only recently formed your core. Your pace is still too fast; take good rest for a few days."

"The Nine Peaks Martial Arts Assembly is coming up soon. Speaking of which, master, you’ve become quite the figure within the sect; many are eagerly awaiting your performance at the assembly."

"You must take care of your health."

The person on the bed finally stirred.

"Mmm..."

The snoring stopped, and his bleary eyes opened. He struggled to prop his head up, resembling a patient who can only lie in bed, but as soon as he saw Su Yi, his head flopped back down.

His eyes opened, and despite feeling tired and exhausted, after lying all day, he found himself somewhat sleepless, feeling weak all over, and lazily yawned.

"Thanks for your hard work, Sister Su Yi."

"Master, you remain as courteous as ever to us servants. How should we dispose of these things?"

"Just throw them into a corner; sorry for the trouble these days, Sister Su Yi..."

"Alright."

She showed a fond smile.

Although Jiang Feng seemed lifeless, whenever she heard "Sister Su Yi," she couldn’t help but feel a bit delighted. Their dynamic was letting loose, each calling the other as they pleased; you call me ’sister,’ I call you ’master.’

It’s all about the fun.

"Master, Peak Master has already woken earlier, and during meals, he briefed us on the Nine Peaks Assembly situation. Then he returned to his room to rest. Would you like something to fill your stomach first?"

The room was tidied up in just a few moments. Although curious about the strange paintings and writings on the rice paper, she never asked what she shouldn’t, instead naturally starting to pull on Jiang Feng’s waistband.

His outer garments were soon removed without any resistance or sense of impropriety; these two had done everything except tearing down that final barrier, even bathing together.

Soon, the man’s fair and sturdy muscles were exposed to the air, and Su Yi picked up a warm towel to wipe his body, speaking of recent events while she did.

"Master, during the days you were away, the sect announced the rewards for this Nine Peaks Martial Arts Assembly. I heard the highlight is the Mysterious Moon Pipa from our Purple Cloud Palace."

"This item is recorded in the Shenzhou Geographic Records as a true Earth Rank High Grade Magic Treasure, with infinite mysteries. It’s said anyone who hears the pipa’s sound can easily have their mind controlled."

"Aside from the Mysterious Moon Pipa, rewards include three other Earth Rank Magic Treasures: the Rare Eternal Lock, Pure Fire Colored Glaze Lamp, and Purple Cloud Cloud Whip. Not only that, there are no fewer than twenty high-level elixirs."

"Even for the top few outer disciples, they’ve prepared three high-grade Magic Treasures and seven fifth-grade elixirs. The sect is really becoming more generous..."

Meanwhile, she stripped the man bare.

Following Liu Tangxi up the mountain was the most accurate choice she and her sister had made in their lives. At first, she thought she’d have to suffer while serving Jiang Feng, given that the other joined the Sword Immortal Sect at such a young age, with inevitable pride.

Moreover, they’ve witnessed their fair share of servants being maltreated; Liu Tangxi never said it outright, but clearly implied she was providing her junior brother with two excellent dual cultivation partners.

Liu Tangxi was not opposed to dual cultivation; on the contrary, she believed this method of rapid growth suited her junior brother, not considering it as something crooked or evil. The notion that dual cultivation was a negative term mostly stemmed from envy and malicious defamation.

In truth, it’s merely a new method of spiritual energy circulation, mutually compatible and harmonious. Many experience instability and side effects because their proficiency in controlling spiritual energy doesn’t match their rate of advancement.

But Jiang Feng is an exception.

Though young, his mastery over spiritual energy far exceeds his current realm, which is why she offered him another choice, knowing that Su Yi and Lu Luo were specifically picked as healers and dual cultivation partners for her brother.

It’s just that the certain someone declined.

Otherwise, Mr. Jiang should be advancing from middle to high grade in core formation by now.

"Indeed generous, but probably not generous enough for us."

He lazily yawned.

Sprawled in a ’T’ shape, Su Yi gently wiped every part of his body with the warm towel, her movements tender and patient. Occasionally, she would extend her hand to gently massage an acupoint, checking if the medicine remnants within this ’young master’s’ body had fully dissipated.

Initially uneasy when she first came up the mountain, her feelings grew fond as time passed and Jiang Feng’s attitude made her feel this small peak was a ’home.’

"What do you mean, Master? Aren’t these things meant as rewards for us disciples?"

"That’s what they say, yet realistically, they’ve long been predetermined."

Mr. Jiang was very familiar with this kind of company reward ladder, and seeing Su Yi’s puzzled expression, he just grinned.

"To us, anybody’s guess who might win as everyone’s realm is similar; even if there’s a difference, it won’t be too large."

"But those Peak Masters and Elders can certainly see the strengths and weaknesses of their disciples, just like when you watch children fight, you can instantly tell who is stronger, who has developed better, who has the harder punch."

"Same goes for them."

"Though called rewards, in actuality, it’s a transparent transaction among Peak Masters and Elders, like if I had something suitable for your disciple, you definitely wouldn’t get it just by asking."

"Direct trading might seem unfair, so they simply put it out there as a reward."

"Or originally meant for their own disciples, but due to sect rules, they can’t give it directly, so they offer it, knowing very well what rankings their disciples can achieve, thus naturally passing it on."

Understanding dawned upon Su Yi, but her hands didn’t pause. After finishing the front, she directly extended a small hand.

Flipping her own master over.

As a salted fish turning over!

"But wait, how can they ensure other top-ranked disciples won’t covet others’ Magic Treasures? If the offered treasures vary in grade, they would only choose the high-grade ones; what then?"

"That’s much simpler."

Cooperatively flipped over by Su Yi, the graceful woman removed her shoes, climbed onto the bed, and then directly sat on him, softly wiping while kneading his broad shoulders.

To Jiang Feng, it was the perfect reward after labor.

"The bunch of Earth Rank Magic Treasures are undoubtedly tailored for their direct disciples, each designed and most suitable, nobody picks randomly."

"Like with you, considering a perfect Earth Rank Magic Treasure for enhancing Fox Clan cultivation like Star Plate or Glazed Lamp, versus an utterly mismatched broadsword Magic Treasure, even though the latter is Earth Rank High Grade, what would you choose?"

The answer was clear.

Unless her brain was malfunctioning, Su Yi would choose the former, as her battle style aligned thusly.

"See, like you mentioned about the pipa. If I guessed correctly, there’s certainly a formidable senior sister in our Purple Cloud Palace specializing in music."

"What of the Eternal Lock, Glazed Lamp; among this assembly’s contenders, there are certainly corresponding experts. Am I right?"

She nodded seriously.

Admittedly, though her young master might seem immature, his insight certainly defied age. Jiang Feng was correct; the three Earth Rank Magic Treasures fit perfectly with several direct disciples, as some cultivation techniques also aligned with renowned ones from the mountain.

Yet, confusion still darted across Su Yi’s eyes.

"The whip, I recall no direct disciple in any peak or elder’s service among the inner sect using whips, only few do, so who’s it meant for?"

A certain someone unhesitatingly replied.

"The most unlucky one."