Becoming evil makes you ten times stronger, but becoming a demon gives you hundredfold strength-Chapter 170 - 158 The Strongest Contrast

The table was laden with freshly picked Spirit Fruits and Vegetables.

"Master Bai, this time, I really didn’t want to come," said Xu Kefa, his face showing a very complex expression.

"Hmm."

Bai Qianqian looked at the table full of Spirit Fruits and Vegetables. Those were gifts from her disciples. She didn’t talk much, and Xu Kefa hadn’t touched anything on the table since he had entered.

"My ancestor said she admires you a lot and would be very glad to have you as a guest at the Gate of Primordial Ascent if you are willing," he said.

Xu Kefa’s words were cryptic; if it had been anyone else listening, they probably wouldn’t have understood, but Meng Yu suddenly realized that this was a move to snatch her away.

At the Immortal Sect, Jade Rabbit Spirit Sand was a very precious commodity, and it was the same here.

Especially when only the last Jade Rabbit remained, the Jade Rabbit Spirit Sand was truly invaluable.

Perhaps Bai Qianqian didn’t even know how much she was valued, or rather, how many people were waiting for her to stumble.

Unfortunately, you couldn’t force a Jade Rabbit, as it would self-destruct; however, if certain situations forced her into a corner?

Compared with family bonds, such as debts...as long as it was her own choice, then they would have to reluctantly submit.

This situation also caused the Jade Rabbits to develop social phobia. They would close their sect and refuse to interfere with the outside world. If friends came to ask for favors, they would simply say take whatever you desire, and the rest of the time they would either cultivate in seclusion or farm.

What about taking a hostage to threaten a Jade Rabbit?

A desperate rabbit might bite. If pushed too far, she could seek refuge with another power, indulge herself for decades to achieve Nascent Soul, and then what would happen when she came for revenge?

While cultivating other Divine Beasts might raise fears of retaliation, the Jade Rabbit’s reputation was so good that any power she joined wouldn’t fear her growth but would wholeheartedly nurture her for a mutually beneficial relationship. Once the rabbit emerged from seclusion, those who pressured her would face a fully corrupted rabbit!

With lightning speed, strong Formation skills, ruthlessness, a multitude of friends, and a base of operations (farming)—like a Golden Core or Nascent Soul Master—who could even evolve while fighting!

These corrupted Jade Rabbits left a prominent legacy of might on this land!

Therefore, although everyone coveted Jade Rabbits, they didn’t dare to act rashly, instead casting long lines to catch big fish, waiting for the rabbits to succumb to pressure.

That’s why Cultivator Lin was so rational, allowing Meng Yu to haggle over terms and such, displaying that he was not there to threaten or force a deal but simply to bring her along, to offer them a chance to save her, and if not, they couldn’t blame him, right? There was no high-handed, take-it-or-leave-it deal either.

"The terms my ancestor offers are very generous, and she herself is not bad. We have plenty of Heavenly Treasures and Earthly Rarities. If you come with us, you definitely won’t suffer any mistreatment, and you can do whatever you want. You can also take your time deciding. If you’re willing to stay for fifty years, we can help you try once," he said.

The terms were very generous, and any Loose Cultivator upon hearing them would probably crawl over, but Bai Qianqian clenched her fists tightly.

"What are people saying about me outside?" she suddenly asked.

Xu Kefa just sighed deeply.

"Speak!"

"Alright."

Xu Kefa looked at Bai Qianqian with a sad, grief-stricken face, full of complex emotions.

The gifts that Meng Yu brought for Bai Qianqian were distributed to everyone; she advised them not to wear certain things outside. Although everyone knew, in the past year, some visitors came and noticed the differences, especially in the robes that were obviously top-quality. Thus, rumors spread quickly, topped by the credit records from the trading houses after Bai Qianqian purchased the Spirit Awakening Fruits.

"They’re saying that you’re planning to have children," he said.

Jade Rabbits had always only taken female disciples because if you interacted with them over time, you had the chance to win their favor. Understanding their vulnerability, they usually kept their distance from males. But this time, she had taken Meng Yu, a male disciple, and had been with him day and night for over a year!

Bai Qianqian didn’t respond, her face flushing bright red.

She couldn’t even object because she knew Meng Yu’s intentions were unrelenting.

"Secondly, they say you have accepted your fate and started to spend money, like buying twelve Spirit Awakening Fruits and lots of things from the Central Plains that you like."

Bai Qianqian’s complexion grew even redder, and it was as if steam could spout from her head.

Think about it: a lovely and charming girl, with no strings attached, who usually pinched every penny and would repurpose old clothes, satisfied with just half an egg for a meal, suddenly took in a young man and started spending recklessly. So, what do you think this Jade Rabbit is up to?

Xu Kefa’s expression was also tortured; in truth, he shouldn’t have come, but he did, and while what he saw was pleasing, it also offended the goddess of his heart.

"I am sorry."

He placed a Storage Bag in front of her.

"I know many have misunderstood you. I’m just here to convey my ancestor’s orders. This Storage Bag is for you. You... "

"Get out, just get out. I never want to see you again!"

Bai Qianqian grabbed the Storage Bag and flung it in Xu Kefa’s face.

"Get out, get out right now!"

She dragged and shoved Xu Kefa and the Storage Bag out of the living room, her eyes brimming with anger.

Throughout it all, Xu Kefa hadn’t touched a single Spirit Fruit or Vegetable on the table.

...

While Bai Qianqian was driving the guest away, Meng Yu escorted Immortal Xu out of the Mountain Protection Array.

Immortal Xu tried to give the Storage Bag to Meng Yu, but Meng Yu declined, stating their thanks but emphasizing that they weren’t in need of money.

In the end, Immortal Xu merely looked at Meng Yu with a complicated expression, as if seeing his younger self, nodded and shook his head, and then left.

Pah, a defeated dog, not even daring to eat what he loves... yet has the audacity to claim he loves her!

Meng Yu picked up a bag of Spirit Fruits and Vegetables from the table and returned to the living room. Through the crack of the door, he could hear Bai Qianqian crying, and crying very sadly at that.

"What have I done to wrong you all!"

"The food I gave you came straight from our fields!"

"The Jade Rabbit Spirit Sand used in medicines wasn’t mine, was it wrong to exchange it for Spirit Stones before, was it wrong to use it to save lives?"

"You bastards, you’re just jealous of me, spreading all kinds of rumors. I’m not one of your perverts."

"I’ve worked so hard growing those vegetables and fruits, put so much effort into them, yet you believe I did those things, and you won’t even touch them. Are you even human? Is this how you bully people? I wish I’d fed all of that to the dogs!"

...

That was Master Bai crying, a Golden Core Master crying!

In the Immortal Sect, everyone has only ever seen Golden Core Masters laugh. To hear such tragic wailing from a Golden Core Master... Meng Yu was truly... Well, Bai Qianqian was crying again.

The rabbit’s cries, so miserable, grew louder and more heartbreaking, leaving Meng Yu bewildered and concerned.

Hmm, the Night-Bright Sand, the Five Spirits Fat, or the Silkworm Sand, are actually a kind of xx

Immortal Xu really deserves to die!

But then again, it makes sense, considering Immortal Xu had once admired Master Bai, was moved by her, and followed her to the Upper Realm. But later on, he heard rumors that his secret love, his beautiful master, was a Jade Rabbit Immortal. Even more importantly, there were those rumors!

"The Rabbit Immortal adds Jade Rabbit Spirit Sand when she practices alchemy!"

"Did you know, Master Bai, to make the Spirit Fruits ripen faster, sneaks under the trees at night..."

"Every fruit and vegetable has Master Bai’s hard work—ah, I mean, flavor. Don’t believe it? Taste it yourself!"

"If you love her, you should..."

Well, all of the above was just Meng Yu’s speculation. However, similar instances had occurred in the Immortal Sect, such as with the five flowers of the sect. Master Lihua had such experiences, and so did Immortal Taohua, who sold peaches, and everyone kept asking her if her peaches were fragrant, red, and plump with juice.

Those idiots made Master Taohua’s chest nearly burst with anger.

Immortal Xu admired Master Bai and couldn’t tolerate any of this, he must have developed a demon in his heart, after all, he was an antiquated relic from the feudal era...

"Crunch."

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Meng Yu picked up a large white radish and took a big bite out of it.

Fancy words, how can they compare to the effectiveness of action?

He believed in Master Bai. If she said nothing happened, then nothing happened!

He sat beside Bai Qianqian and ate the Spirit Fruits and Vegetables heartily.

...

The rabbit cried loudly, mournfully, for a long time before finally calming down.

Of course, in the midst of it, she turned her head to glance at Meng Yu, who was eating the radish and vegetables, a smile flickering in her eyes.

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Meng Yu handed her a handkerchief, encouraging the white-furred, red-eyed old master to properly wipe away her drool and snot.

"Yeah, yeah... I’m just sad, I’m just very sad... You... you won’t laugh at me, will you?"

Bai Qianqian, while wiping her tears, asked with reddened eyes.

"How could I? You are the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen, and besides, I’ve always liked long ears."

"What’s so good about long tails? Those dogs and cats are more annoying than the other, always chasing after me, and there’s also Sister Turtle, she also has a long tail!"

"Are turtle tails very long?"

"When you pull it out, it’s very long!"

"So, can I touch your long ears?"

"You can’t, really, you can’t!"

The next moment, Master Bai hopped away from Meng Yu’s side.

It was like a proud cat that would show its belly to its owner, but if you touched it, she would get angry. How can your hands be so long? How could you really touch it?

I’m showing my belly as a sign of trust, but it’s not an invitation for you to touch me!

She would definitely bite!

I’m just a sad little rabbit; what right do you have to touch my ears!

It’s okay, it’s okay.

But turning her head, she found Meng Yu was gone, only to see a message written on the table with his finger.

"You and Master Lin stall for time, I’ll handle the money issue."

Ah?

At this, Bai Qianqian stood frozen in place.

Great Wu has very few valuable mines, even less Spirit Stones. Where would Meng Yu get the money?

And by resolving the money issue... he couldn’t be planning to turn to the Immortal Sect for a solution, could he?

Would he risk his life to borrow money or even resort to theft or robbery?

He didn’t even take his Storage Bag!

"Don’t do it!"

Bai Qianqian felt as if a hand had fiercely clenched her heart.

She had saved certain people’s lives, only for them to disdain her, but what about Meng Yu?

He took all sorts of risks for her, including revealing his identity by claiming to be a guest from the Immortal Sect. What did he have to gain from it?

All he had was compassion for her efforts.

And this time, he might even be risking more dangers because of her!