Chapter 791: Chapter 793 Hardships of Qingzi

Half an hour later, Xia Liu and the others finally arrived at the resting area.

It was a retro inn incorporating modern construction techniques, thus featuring five floors.

This inn was flanked by similar structures.

The inns stretched continuously, with no end in sight along the street.

“I can only ask Senior Masters to stay temporarily at this inn for the next few days, as my status is quite low, so the group I lead can only stay on the outskirts.”

Qingzi revealed the truth with some embarrassment.

Had it been another tour guide, they would have come up with a plethora of excuses to cover up their low status.

“This inn is quite nice, but I am a bit confused about where the site of the Martial World Society actually is, as I haven’t seen any signs of a giant venue along the way.”

Lin Xiaotian didn’t care much about the accommodations; he was just puzzled about the location of the tournament.

Just don’t tell me it’s in the mountain ranges hundreds of kilometers away.

“Hehe, Senior Lin is joking, how could it be there? The venue is just a few kilometers away from Cangming County.”

Seeing Lin Xiaotian’s somewhat astonished expression, Qingzi couldn’t help but smile with glee.

“That sets my mind at ease, otherwise I’d have trouble walking there.”

…

Xia Liu and the others all rolled their eyes at Lin Xiaotian.

A warrior stronger than Heaven Rank really knows how to charm the ladies.

“Hehe, Senior Lin is so young, he surely won’t have a problem. Let me check in, and after a short rest, I will lead the Senior Masters to the opening ceremony venue.”

As she spoke, Qingzi hurried to the inn’s counter and soon returned with several magnetic keycards.

Except for Xia Liu and Li Qianqian, everyone else was given one card each.

Being one of the first groups to check into the inn, Xia Liu and his companions’ rooms were on the top floor.

Xia Liu had no need for arrangements, so he sat in the lobby waiting for everyone.

After taking everyone to their rooms, Qingzi also came downstairs.

Xia Liu took the opportunity to have a detailed chat with Qingzi.

The conversation mainly revolved around the organizers of this event.

Inviting various sects and warrior families from the Western Province, even charging each team a hundred thousand would hardly cover the expenses.

Someone would surely have to fund it.

Heavenly Mansion might contribute a portion for assisting in the organization, but Xia Liu was interested in the other part of the funding.

“The Martial World Society is being organized by Heavenly Mansion Branch Hall located in the Western Province and the Boyun Ye Family.”

Qingzi suddenly remembered something and continued, “This Ye Family is not a simple one; the main branch is said to be one of the four super clans in Yanjing.”

“Oh, the collaboration between Ye Family’s branch and Heavenly Mansion Branch Hall to organize the Western Province Martial World Society is quite interesting.”

Xia Liu smiled faintly, sensing that he was destined to be connected with the Ye Family and Heavenly Mansion.

“By the way, I also heard some things just now, but I’m not sure about the details. What conditions must be met to lead our team, and what rewards can be obtained?”

Um…

Qingzi hesitated before saying, “If I just lead the team to the venue, I can get a reward of ten thousand. If the team participates in the tournament, I can get an additional thirty thousand and some cultivation resources.”

“Judging by the fluctuations in your energy, you should be close to advancing to Mysterious Rank. These cultivation resources must be very important to you.”

Xia Liu carefully scanned Qingzi’s energy with his Divine Sense and then deduced his conclusion.

“Ah, I don’t have great talent, stuck at Yellow-Rank Peak for two years, I have no idea when I’ll be able to advance to Mysterious Rank.”

Speaking of cultivation, Qingzi felt somewhat ashamed. Without a strong foundation and relying solely on her own efforts, advancing was extremely difficult.

“Does your family belong to a martial artist clan?”

“No, my family is just an ordinary secular household. Because an ancestral Cultivation Technique was passed down, I was the only one capable of cultivating it across generations. To not disappoint my ancestors, my parents had me pursue cultivation, but I feel I have let them down. Five years have passed, and I am still at Yellow-Rank Cultivation.”

Talking about her family, Qingzi’s head dropped lower, and her eyes seemed to redden.

Because she had no notable background and low cultivation.

In Cangming County, many people bullied her, but there were also many kind-hearted martial artists who helped her.

All in all, her days were extremely difficult.

Unless she could reach the Mysterious Rank in her cultivation, she really had no status to speak of.

“Why don’t you join some famous Righteous Path sects?”

“Famous Righteous Path sects require you to participate in assessments to become a disciple, but with my weak constitution and poor talent, I’ve been eliminated every time I’ve tried, so I gave up.”

This was also a painful memory for Qingzi.

After she successfully cultivated her technique, she promised her family that she would become a strong person and then return with endless glory.

Now it seemed that she might never have the chance in this lifetime.

The Warrior Realm and the secular world were two completely different realms.

Only after entering the Warrior Realm would one realize how insignificant they were.

Below Earth-Rank Cultivation, one truly had no status to speak of in the Warrior Realm.

Moreover, in this survival of the fittest world, one had to tread carefully at every step.

A single careless move could very likely cost you your life.

Furthermore, as a woman, walking in the Warrior Realm meant facing unpredictable dangers.

“I see, my sect was just established, and we do not recruit disciples publicly, but seeing that you and I are quite fated, I plan to grant you an opportunity for fortune.”

Xia Liu was somewhat emotionally affected by the circumstances, as the girl had ventured out for a promise.

Unfortunately, the Martial World was not that simple, and he didn’t know how many dangers she had encountered up to now.

“This…”

Qingzi was momentarily stunned.

If she remembered correctly, the sect mentioned by Xia Liu was supposed to be called the Osmanthus Sect.

This sect could also take in disciples?

And this sect was not at all famous, feeling more like a scam.

Qingzi truly didn’t know how to respond.

Declining might offend Xia Liu, but accepting might ruin her entire life.

“You don’t have to rush your answer. After the Martial World Society is over, just tell me your decision,” Xia Liu noticed Qingzi’s worries.

After all, she had wandered for a few years, and if she had no sense of caution, those years would have been wasted.

“Mm, thank you, Senior Xia!”

Qingzi gratefully smiled at Xia Liu.

She certainly had such a thought, but she didn’t have the standing to express it.

Now that Xia Liu had said it, it was perfect.

Through this Martial World Society, she could also see the true foundation of the Osmanthus Sect.

If it was just a scammer sect, then it would be a waste of time.

Of course, whether true or not, Qingzi was very grateful to Xia Liu.

As the two continued to chat, Li Qianqian, Lin Xiaotian, and others gradually came down from upstairs.

Since it was still early for the opening ceremony, Qingzi led Xia Liu and the rest to eat something.

After it was completely dark, they set off for the venue of the Martial World Society.

After walking for over ten minutes outside the county city, they faced a wide avenue lit with streetlights.

A few groups led by Young Master Liao were walking ahead…