The Undying Immortal System

Chapter 207: Life 73, Age 16, Martial Disciple 1

When Bao and I suddenly appeared in a secluded alleyway, he couldn’t help but scream out in shock, so I quickly placed an arm on his shoulder to calm him down.

“Quiet. We don’t want to draw any attention.”

“But... But...”

I should have warned the man... I would have to remember that next time.

Grabbing Bao’s shoulder, I quickly led him away and into one of the nicer areas of town.

It was late in the day, and while the Blue Wind Pavilion should still be open, it wouldn’t be good to arrive there dressed as nominal disciples of the Twin Mountains Sect. So, I pulled a still stunned Bao along with me into an upscale inn.

After booking a couple of rooms, I dropped Bao off and settled down for the night.

In the morning, I got dressed in my fancy robe that had been designed to make me look like a formation specialist. Then, I turned to the System.

“System, I want to purchase a new robe for Bao. Make it match the one I’m wearing but tone it down a bit so that he appears to be my assistant.”

Purchase confirmed. Cost 50 credits. 754,954,556,328 credits remaining.

Robe in hand, I met up with Bao, got him all dressed up, and we headed to the Pavilion.

Upon entering, no one came to greet us, just like the last time I had been here. This was more than a little unusual, but I didn’t let it phase me and simply led Bao forward, straight to the stairs to the second floor.

As we walked, I heard a commotion off to my right, which was also rather unusual in the Pavilion. Bao looked like he wanted to check it out, but I just grabbed his arm and ushered him forward, unwilling to involve myself more than necessary with things here for the time being.

When we arrived at the door to WuJing’s office, I glanced at Bao.

“Remember, no names.”

Bao nodded in confirmation. Then, I knocked on the door and entered directly, not waiting for a response. There were several ways I could have chosen to handle this situation, and I chose the most expeditious one.

WuJing, who had been sitting at his desk reviewing a mound of paperwork, looked up angrily as we barged in, but he didn’t allow this instant of anger to control him. He pushed it down and addressed us as he would any other rude customer.

“Yes? How can I help you today?”

His tone still showed signs of obvious annoyance, but I was rather impressed by the man’s control. A Grandmaster from the Su Clan likely would have killed me by now.

I motioned for Bao to close the room’s door. Then, I stepped forward and sat down in the chair across from him while silently appraising the man.

I had relied on WuJing’s help many times in past lives. He had helped me because his blessing allowed him to see that I would be able to help him in the future, but in this way, he was no different from Emperor Li.

Chen WuJing’s Peak Grandmaster likely meant that he was considered a powerhouse in the Wastes, but he was already in his late 90s. His energy body had already begun to calcify, making it difficult for him to improve any further. Still, his position was much better than Emperor Li’s. If I was going to somehow find some way to raise Li to immortality, bringing WuJing along as well wouldn’t be a problem.

While I wasn’t yet sure that was something I wanted to do, I did see potential in this man. No matter how I had presented myself, he had always been willing to work with me. His blessing helped him understand how little a person’s appearance mattered. He had assisted me in countless ways across several lifetimes, and if he was as good of a manager as I thought he was, I could soon be in desperate need of his abilities.

It was just a shame that he wasn’t a member of the Su Clan. That meant elevating him wouldn’t help me with my goal of attaining Sovereignty.

In any case, this was a decision for the future. I had come here on a mission, and it wasn’t WuJing who I was looking to recruit.

Reaching into my storage space, I took out Emperor Li’s coin and placed it on the table between us.

“I could use your assistance.”

WuJing narrowed his eyes at me and then looked down at the coin.

After only a second, his eyes widened in shock, and his body started trembling.

“WuJing greets his imperial majesty.”

He crawled from his chair, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed to the coin three times.

“Rise.”

When the older man was standing, I made my request.

He nodded. “Of course, Master.”

I wanted to snort at that title, but he was right. Under these circumstances, that was what he needed to call me.

While I might have more knowledge and experience than Bao, he was far better than me at dealing with people. His attitude might be enforced by his cultivation technique, but it made him the type of person that SuYin needed in this situation.

After a final glance at the departing Bao, I turned to WuJing who had been waiting for me patiently.

“I made my offer. I want to give Miss Ye some time to consider her options. Please, take me somewhere to relax while we wait.”

WuJing bowed and quickly led me off to one of the fourth-floor apartments.

SuYin took far longer to make her decision than I had anticipated. It wasn’t until after nearly three hours that an attendant came and guided me back to the conference room where she and Bao were waiting for me.

Once I was seated, SuYin, who had seemed confident when I first entered, became unsure and nervous.

“Have you decided?”

She looked at the large chest of gold that was still sitting on the table, firmed her resolve, and nodded.

“I... I want to learn to cultivate. I want to be your disciple.”

I smiled and pulled the gold back into my storage space.

“Good. Is there anything you need to take care of, or are you ready to leave immediately?”

“I’m... ready to leave...”

I gave her a moment to say more, but nothing else was forthcoming, so I allowed the moment to pass.

“Very well. I will take us somewhere to prepare for the journey ahead. Please, try not to be too shocked, and don’t scream.”

SuYin looked worried, but she simply bowed her head in acknowledgment.

I motioned for Bao to stand next to her and then began subvocalizing.

“System, teleport the three of us to the hotel room I slept in last night.”

Purchase confirmed. Cost 9 credits. 754,954,556,319 credits remaining.

When the world around us vanished and was replaced by a small hotel room, SuYin’s eyes widened in shock. I could see that she wanted to scream, but Bao was there to calm her down, allowing me to focus on what I needed to do next.

“System, I need simple but sturdy robes for SuYin and Bao. Something that a low-level merchant in the area might wear.”

Purchase confirmed. Cost 75 credits. 754,954,556,244 credits remaining.

Pulling the clothes out of System storage, I handed them to my two new companions.

“We need to get dressed.”

I left SuYin alone in my room and left with Bao. Once inside his room, he put on his new outfit, and I put on my ragged clothing from the Su Clan. Bao seemed confused by my choice, but I just waved off his concern.

When we returned to my room, SuYin had already removed the cosmetics and ornaments of a Pavilion attendant. Dressed in simple tan robes with no makeup and her long black hair hanging down loosely to her waist, SuYin looked like little more than a simple farm girl.

I nodded and looked between her and Bao.

“We’re leaving. Are you two ready?”

Bao, who was now getting used to this form of travel, grinned. “Yes, boss.”

SuYin looked more hesitant, but she also nodded. “Y... Yes.”

“System, teleport us to a secluded spot in the town where the Verdant Fields Sect recruits disciples.”

Purchase confirmed. Cost 2,472 credits. 754,954,553,772 credits remaining.