The next day.

Zaxi He was still lost in his dreams when a knocking at the door woke him up.

Last night, Zaxi He practiced his Cultivation Technique on the bed until three o’clock in the deep night before falling asleep.

Upon waking up, it was already quite late, and the sun had long risen.

"Young Sect Master, the old Sect Master has arranged a meeting for you. It is all set over there, so don’t be absent."

"The old Sect Master also instructed that you prepare some gifts."

A maid outside the door said after knocking.

Zaxi He sat up from the bed with a blank expression, freshened up.

After tidying up his clothes, he flew towards the White Sea Sect.

At the White Sea Sect, he had a good friend, and since his father had arranged the meeting, it wouldn’t be respectful not to attend.

To show respect to the other party, he had to go.

Moreover, he didn’t have enough Spirit Jade with him, so he needed to borrow some Spirit Jade from his old buddies.

Before long, he arrived at the White Sea Sect.

The guard of the barrier at the White Sea Sect naturally recognized Zaxi He.

Zaxi He quickly arrived outside the room of the Master of the White Sea Sect, Bai Dongbo.

"Brother Bai, lend me five hundred Top-grade Spirit Jade. I will return them in seven days."

Outside the room, Zaxi He said calmly.

He knew Bai Dongbo was busy, always absorbed in cultivation, so he spoke straightforwardly.

As soon as the words fell.

A tray flew out from the house, containing precisely five hundred Superb Cold Jade.

For Bai Dongbo, five hundred Superb Cold Jade was just a drop in the ocean.

Plus, Zaxi He was his best brother, so he loaned it without hesitation.

Zaxi He stored the Spirit Jade in his ring, didn’t express thanks, and turned to disappear outside Bright Moon Residence.

In the pavilion, a man dressed in a black robe was flipping through the Cultivation Technique manual in his hands; his handsome face was lit with True Light.

This man was Bai Dongbo.

Beside him, a woman was making tea for him.

The woman murmured.

"This man really has no manners, borrowing Spirit Jade from the Master without a word of thanks."

"You’re new here, aren’t you?"

"Zaxi He is my best brother. We don’t need to say thanks, and no one can sow discord between us."

Bai Dongbo looked up coldly at the woman.

The woman trembled as she placed the teacup on the table.

"Master, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have spoken out of turn. Please forgive me."

The woman knelt on the ground with a thud.

Bai Dongbo waved his hand, signaling for the woman to leave.

The woman walked out of the room and closed the door.

Bai Dongbo thought of the past with Zaxi He.

A long time ago, Bai Dongbo arrived at Extreme West, unfamiliar with the place, and nobody looked up to him.

Sometimes, he was so poor he couldn’t afford even a bun.

It was Zaxi He who offered help, supporting him through the tough times.

Later, the two stood atop West Mountain, spoke many ambitious words, and cultivated together.

In the blink of an eye, a millennium passed. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

He had become a Sect Master, and Zaxi He had established an academy.

Here, they were considered outstanding talents of the younger generation.

Reflecting on those times, a rare smile appeared on his lips.

Then he returned to his cultivation.

In seven days, the Leader of the Blackwater Alliance selection conference would begin.

As the Master of the White Sea Sect, he also received an invitation; the Alliance Hierarch selection conference was a must-attend.

The Blackwater Alliance was a place full of hidden dangers; without formidable strength.

Not to mention becoming the Hierarch, one might even lose their life there.

Every Hierarch selection conference sees many deaths.

Thus, he had no choice but to cultivate diligently.

...

Subsequently, Zaxi He used these Spirit Jade to exchange for some spices and bracelets favored by women.

Only then did he head towards the location for the meeting.

Red Dust Residence.

A woman in a snow-white long dress sat gracefully there, her neck adorned with a rose-shaped tattoo.

Her white dress fluttered in the wind.

Pale gold hair draped over her shoulders, eyes filled with a subtle dissatisfaction.

She was in her youth, with countless suitors wanting to become her partner.

Now, she had been waiting here for a quarter-hour, wasting much of her time.

"Hello."

Zaxi He appeared before her, handing over the gift he had.

The woman in white, Wang Mao, glanced coldly at the gifts, a trace of disdain curling her lips.

"Is the Young Master of the Secret Sect so shabby?"

"I don’t care for these gifts."

She spoke very bluntly.

Her tone was as commanding as a queen’s.

Her words were like a sharp dagger stabbing Zaxi He’s heart.

His facial muscles twitched violently.

He suppressed his displeasure for a long time and finally rendered it under control.

"Damn old man, this is letting me be humiliated!"

Zaxi He cursed his father in his heart.

Yet, faced with this woman, he could only manage a smile.

"Sorry, I came in a bit of a hurry."

"I have other matters to attend to, farewell."

Zaxi He finished speaking and left without turning back.

Wang Mao casually tossed the gifts on the ground, thinking that the Young Sect Master of the Mystic Sect was just that.

She then stood up and left, today she still had a good few more arranged meetings.

She really had no time to waste on this poor Zaxi He.

Zaxi He returned to the West Palace.

Diving into his cultivation.

The Hierarch selection conference was already closing in.

After cultivating for some Hours, he felt a bit sleepy.

Then he collapsed onto the desk and fell into a deep sleep.

He only woke when the sky was full of stars.

"Did I actually fall asleep?"

He was bathed in clear moonlight, his face like Spirit Jade.

His dark eyes gazed into the starry sky.

Although he worked hard on cultivation, over a thousand years, his prowess remained in the Earth Saint Realm.

Such strength was only at the bottom of the Tianyong Mountain.

In fact, a thousand years ago, he had already achieved Earth Saint Realm cultivation.

But over the following millennium, his strength didn’t advance at all.

Because with Earth Saint Realm power, he could fully manage Deep Sea Academy’s affairs and earn some Spirit Stone.

Living a very comfortable life.

Of course, this wasn’t the main reason.

The main issue was his father, constantly causing trouble, preventing him from wholeheartedly dedicating himself to cultivation.

Moreover, his mind wasn’t calm enough; once he had Spirit Jade, he indulged in pleasure, neglecting his cultivation, which was why his strength stagnated.

"Why has my strength always stalled, could it be due to my fate?"

Zaxi He had consulted a Fortune Teller.

The Fortune Teller said he lacked water in the Five Elements, and water represented wisdom.

Meaning, he lacked wisdom, so he couldn’t break through the Earth Saint Realm.

After all, reaching the Heavenly God Realm required not just hard work but also comprehension.

"It’s said that Sky River Stone and Obsidian can replenish water energy in the body!"

Now he was desperate to enhance his power.

With no better option, he could only trust the Fortune Teller.

He then stood up and exited the West Palace, heading to the bustling streets.