My Ability Pool is Superior-Chapter 140 - 139: Poaching

The main hall was very quiet, with the display of the shrine, giving a strange sense of solemnity.

Master Tao respectfully lit three sticks of incense, bowed, as if reporting to his elders, and murmured softly.

"Master Bai the Fourteenth, we have arrived."

Lv Bai stood by the side, waiting silently.

They didn’t have to wait long before a figure appeared on the painting, gradually becoming clear like diluted ink, it was indeed Master Bai the Fourteenth.

It took a light step forward, sitting cross-legged on the shrine, almost giving the impression it might crush it.

Master Bai the Fourteenth looked up and down at Lv Bai, becoming increasingly fond: "You two youngsters really made me wait."

Hearing this, Master Tao was planning to explain, but it waved its hand: "Little Gui, step aside, let me chat with Xiaobai."

As it was said, Master Tao dared not argue, and nodded: "I’ll wait outside."

Apparently, Master Bai the Fourteenth was indeed impatient, and even before Master Tao left the hall, it eagerly beckoned to Lv Bai, asking: "Xiaobai, I guess you’ve understood my intention. How about becoming an Incense Master for me?"

Upon closer inspection, it was certain that Lv Bai had excellent talent, practically born to be an Incense Master, this was what he should be doing.

After all, the more capable the Incense Master, the more prosperous the incense offerings the Immortals would receive.

Therefore, under the framework of the Four Great Sects, the Immortals all wish to find a good Incense Master.

But the problem is, this Incense Master requires suitability, and talents are hard to come by, most of the Incense Masters are just chosen from a group of mediocre ones.

Even though Master Tao seemed weak during confrontations with the Fox Immortal, in reality, he was already considered one of the valiant fighters under Master Bai the Fourteenth.

For instance, under Master Bai the Fourteenth, there were a total of twenty-two Incense Masters, but only two could withstand its divine descent.

And even they had to worry if the Incense Master could withstand even a bit of its mana.

Master Bai the Fourteenth at least belonged to a lawful camp, treating Incense Masters as disposable was inappropriate, and the Incense Masters themselves wouldn’t be willing.

As for those with poor aptitude, it was equally impossible to borrow much of its mana.

Lv Bai was different, even though Master Bai the Fourteenth hadn’t officially "opened the top" for him, just his innate nature exuded a high affinity with the Immortals, enough for it to recognize him as a promising seedling.

Of course, to know exactly how good, the "Grasp Technique" must be performed first.

Anyway, facing such talent, Master Bai the Fourteenth’s attitude was very amiable, although generally in this world, no one would refuse to become an Incense Master, it decided to first ask Lv Bai’s willingness to avoid making him feel coerced.

"Xiaobai, rest assured, my reputation in the surrounding ten miles is excellent, no matter whom you ask, hearing my name, they’d all give a thumbs up."

Master Bai the Fourteenth added with a smile: "So, want to become an Incense Master for me?"

Lv Bai was a bit resistant to having his body taken over by the Immortals, but if burning the incense gave him more techniques, then it was quite appealing.

He then nodded and asked: "Okay, what should I do?"

"Great."

Master Bai the Fourteenth couldn’t conceal its joy, it rubbed its hands together.

With a flick of its finger, a cushion flew out from the corner: "Sit on it, and do nothing, I’ll handle it."

Lv Bai did as instructed.

In the Four Great Sects’ theoretical system, the so-called "Grasp Technique" refers to controlling a person’s consciousness and body through some special means.

Symptoms like fever, sleep talking, and coma are all actually negative chain reactions.

Master Bai the Fourteenth excitedly jumped down from the shrine, circled around Lv Bai, muttering spells.

However, the process halted from the onset.

Master Bai the Fourteenth’s expression visibly turned unpleasant.

It then said nothing, its figure dashed out of sight within the hall, leaving Lv Bai puzzled, sitting there cross-legged.

...

Under a banyan tree in the mansion’s backyard.

Plop～

A black piece landed on the go board, an elder with white hair, dressed in a black robe, playing against himself, exuding a gentle, scholarly demeanor.

"Chang Shengtian!"

Master Bai the Fourteenth appeared angrily in the courtyard, questioning: "Why aren’t you staying in your forest, coming to my place?"

The elder called Chang Shengtian didn’t turn his head, calmly replied: "Little Fourteen, the world’s in chaos, if you don’t change your impatience, you’ll suffer a big loss."

Spikes sprang up on Master Bai the Fourteenth’s face: "This is my place, don’t get too arrogant, if you don’t leave, I’ll not be nice."

It sounded threatening, yet didn’t seem genuinely intending to strike.

Chang Shengtian clasped a black piece between his fingers: "I’m not here to fight you this time, calm down."

The spikes on Master Bai the Fourteenth’s face trembled, not having relaxed, then quickly realized something, alerted: "You shouldn’t need an Incense Master in that forest?"

"I do."

Chang Shengtian leisurely turned around, looking amusedly at Master Bai.

Master Bai the Fourteenth’s eyes widened: "No matter where you learned it from, it’s impossible to give him to you, I was here first!"

"When did you get the illusion you arrived first?" Chang Shengtian’s pupils contracted sharply, elongating into chilling vertical slits.

"Don’t say I’m bullying you, you can go back and check carefully."

It snorted coldly, continuing: "Mind you, I’ve nearly completed the ritual, just short of the final Open Top."

Master Bai the Fourteenth’s expression changed colors, remaining silent for a long while, then said: "You’ve been dwelling in that forest for so many years, finding an Incense Master is a waste, why deliberately cause trouble for me? I still need to guard this vast territory, how about letting him be mine?"

"The world’s chaotic, I’m making early preparations."

Chang Shengtian smirked: "It’s none of your business."

Throughout the years, Master Bai the Fourteenth knew this seemingly gentle scholar was actually a madman.

If forcefully making Lv Bai its Incense Master, this madman could very well destroy him in anger, a detrimental yet pointless act the madman would indeed carry out.

"Fine, let’s compromise."

Master Bai the Fourteenth withdrew the spikes from its face.

Chang Shengtian aggressively asked: "Why should I retreat? Understand this, you are the latecomer."

"But you’ve never arranged for an Incense Master!"

Master Bai the Fourteenth almost lost its temper again as it spoke, restraining its anger: "Letting Lv Bai offer incense to Bai and Liu sects is my bottom line."