Chapter 224
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Chapter 224: The Art of Mind Reading
Sometimes, I could glimpse into others’ thoughts.
Shui Qingxuan’s voice struck Ye Yun’s ears like thunder, deafeningly loud.
Could such miraculous sorcery truly exist in this world? If real, how terrifying would that be?
Though Shui Qingxuan appeared kind to him, Ye Yun carried too many secrets. If she discovered the Heart of Immortals and Demons within him…
An instant was enough. Ye Yun nearly bolted from his seat.
Yes, he wanted to flee. Facing a mind-reader chilled his bones.
"Fear not." Shui Qingxuan smiled, sensing his panic. "Most thoughts remain veiled from me. Even glimpsed fragments fade quickly."
"Aunt Xuan jests. Not fear, but wonder." Ye Yun forced a smile.
"Empty minds reveal nothing. Your conflict with Ming Siyu of Junzi Hall? That I heard about. Now your heart shows plans – share them." She glided into the cottage, figure swaying.
Exchanging glances with Su Ling, Ye Yun followed.
"If Aunt Xuan favors Junzi Hall, I’ll spare them." Ye Yun settled at the wooden table.
Shui Qingxuan’s eyes widened. "The Shadowless Peak Master’s wife consorting with inner disciples’ club? I merely noticed your designs. Speak or not – your choice."
"My aim’s simple." Ye Yun leaned forward. "Earn enough Contribution Points for Zang Wu Pavilion’s techniques."
"Contribution Points?" Su Ling blinked. "Just ask Father for…"
Shui Qingxuan raised a hand. "No more free access, Ling’er. Your father competes for Sect Leader now. Resources must come through proper channels."
"But Mother!" Su Ling clung to her arm. "Those dangerous missions…"
"Multiple paths exist." Shui Qingxuan tapped her daughter’s forehead. "Sell treasures at Trading Market. Forge weapons. Or…" Her gaze shifted to Ye Yun. "…follow Junzi Hall’s example – build your own faction."
Su Ling’s eyes sparkled. "Ye Yun and I could start one! With Duan Chenfeng and Yu Minghong! Backed by Two Elders in Black and White…"
"Expect no special treatment." Shui Qingxuan’s smile held steel. "Fight your own battles. We’ll only shelter your retreat."
As Su Ling pouted, Ye Yun calculated. "These Contribution Points… sect’s immutable currency?"
"Precisely." Shui Qingxuan nodded. "Murong Wuqing once claimed heavenly-level missions effortlessly. Ten thousand points per task."
Ye Yun’s breath caught. "How…?"
"Ninefold difficulty tiers." Her finger traced the table. "Ninth-level to human-level: tenfold harder. Human to earth: another ten. Earth to heaven: ten again."
A thousandfold challenge. Ye Yun remembered barely surviving the Water Cloud Mandala Beast during his ninth-level herb quest. Heavenly-tier? Instant death.
"Murong Wuqing’s Sect Leader material," Shui Qingxuan murmured. "Were he older…"
"What of Chen Tianyun?" Ye Yun pressed. "Rising star these past years…"
A new voice boomed from the doorway: "Forced growth by Elder Shi’s faction. No match for true genius."
Su Hao entered, Shadowless Peak’s mantle swirling.
"Master." Ye Yun bowed.
"Uncle Su here, if preferred." The Peak Master’s eyes glinted. "Junzi Hall troubles you?"
Ye Yun met his gaze. "Settling scores while earning points."
"Yang Hualong reached Foundation Establishment Stage last quarter." Su Hao’s warning hung heavy. "Plan carefully."
Ice coiled in Ye Yun’s gut. Foundation Establishment… This changed everything.
