The Programmer Cultivator

Chapter 715: Chapter 150: The Holy Land Love Rival Melodrama is Here?

“But she figured that since her three senior brothers are all veteran Spirit Nurturing Masters with deep pockets, they probably didn’t lack for anything. So, in the end, she didn’t prepare anything. She said a simple greeting to show she was thinking of them would be enough.”

Yuee Mengsheng: “…”

Zhang Deming: “…”

Gan Zili: “…”

Guk Liancai: “…”

‘That might have been true, but looking at the pile of Elixir Boxes in front of them… heh heh… you’d have to be a fool to believe that!’

Yuee Mengsheng shot Zhang Deming a look. His gaze was so chillingly profound that Zhang Deming felt a cold prickle on the back of his neck. It was the sudden feeling of being targeted by one’s father-in-law… no… more like he was being resented by him.

Luan Lirong, oblivious to these undercurrents, pointed to the most conspicuous Jade Box in the pile and advised, “The other things are whatever; in the Holy Land, they’re just slightly rarer resources.

But this Four-Star Barrier-Breaking Pill has a remarkably significant effect on breaking through any bottleneck below the Three Talents realm. That’s why even in our Holy Land, it’s considered an extremely precious resource.

Junior Sister Ling’er also specified that you can do whatever you want with these. Just don’t lose them, I guess. In any case, she’ll never take back a gift she’s given. Her cultivation… doesn’t lack this… little bit.”

Yuee Mengsheng’s gaze grew even more profound. Gan Zili and Guk Liancai wore bizarre expressions. Zhang Deming felt an inexplicable panic, and the back of his neck went cold again.

‘This girl couldn’t possibly know that her master and I are getting along well now, even calling each other brothers, and is deliberately doing this to mess with us, right?!’

‘Then again, with her impish personality, it’s a real possibility!’

‘Like, she could be sending the medicine to annoy her master while also screwing over me, the hug pillow she’s had her eye on since she was three!’

Luan Lirong paused, then said, “Forgive me for overstepping, but a resource like this isn’t something even Junior Sister Ling’er has in abundance.

For her to save it and give it to you, Junior Brother, it seems you two must have been very close back then. If you have any intentions, Junior Brother, I have enough sway to help you enter the Spirit Nurturing Holy Land.”

After speaking, Luan Lirong looked at Zhang Deming.

The others paused. It seemed Luan Lirong had genuinely uncovered something and made this trip specifically, rather than just acting on hearsay.

After all, a spot to directly enter the Holy Land wasn’t easy to give out, especially to a Sect disciple like Zhang Deming.

This was because it wouldn’t just mean Zhang Deming entering the Holy Land; it would also mean another disciple from the Celestial Spirit Sect had been sent there. If Zhang Deming performed well, the Holy Land would allocate corresponding resources to the Celestial Spirit Sect.

And whichever faction recommended him would be responsible for that allocation, forming the most basic political factions within the Spirit Nurturing Holy Land.

Therefore, without some concrete confirmation, Luan Lirong would never have made such a promise. It would affect his standing in the Holy Land.

Yuee Mengsheng and the other two all turned to look at Zhang Deming. If Zhang Deming hadn’t been reincarnated, he might have barely scraped his way into the Holy Land based on his status. However, with a Spirit Root of only twenty-one points, he would never be given any real importance.

‘And a twenty-one-point Spirit Root, coupled with the fact that his current age isn’t his real age because he’s a reincarnator… heh heh… he’d be better off retiring on Spirit Nurturing Peak. Even if he did get into the Holy Land, he’d be kicked out after one round like a Plague God.’

These days, the Spirit Nurturing Holy Land wasn’t exactly short on Law-Level Spirit Nurturers. And while a high-quality one was good, it wasn’t worth allocating massive resources to the Celestial Spirit Sect. After all, besides currying favor with other powers, the Holy Land was really looking for disciples with the potential to reach the Classical Level.

Zhang Deming paused, then gave a wry smile. “Senior Brother Luan Lirong, you’ve probably heard some rumors. To be honest, I’d love to accept your offer right away.

Unfortunately, I can’t!

If I used this opportunity to enter the Holy Land, I would likely just be setting you up for a fall, Senior Brother. After that, you’d end up resenting me.”

Luan Lirong’s expression faltered. He asked in confusion, “What do you mean by that?”

Zhang Deming smiled wryly again. “When Senior Brother Yuee just said he was biased in choosing Juan… I mean, Ling’er, to go to the Spirit Nurturing Holy Land, that was just a euphemism.

The truth is, even if we did it over again once, twice, or even ten times—and even if someone other than Senior Brother Yuee were making the choice—anyone from the Sect would have only chosen Ling’er. There would be no other outcome.

As for me… forget being chosen over her. Even if there were extra spots, the Sect would probably just save them for another opportunity rather than waste one sending me to the Spirit Nurturing Holy Land.”

Luan Lirong’s brow furrowed in confusion. “If the rumors are true, why would you be treated this way, Junior Brother? Would your esteemed Sect disregard your future path for its own development?”

Zhang Deming gave another wry smile. “Senior Brother, please don’t misunderstand. The Sect treats me very well. And I don’t mind telling you that I do indeed have the skills of a Tier Three High-Quality Spirit Nurturer. Not long ago, I even had a fortuitous breakthrough and advanced to the Law Level.”

The brows of Yuee Mengsheng and the other two furrowed slightly. Luan Lirong’s pupils contracted, and he was immediately overjoyed.

Twenty-two years old, with a Duality Second Transition cultivation, and the potential to become a Law-Level High-Quality Spirit Nurturer… such qualifications were more than enough for him to be a candidate for Saint Heir in their Holy Land!

Before Luan Lirong could speak, Zhang Deming continued, “But my Spirit Nurturing Master rank came about by a stroke of luck. It involves some personal matters, so I’d rather not elaborate.”

Luan Lirong replied, “That’s fine. Whether you earned it through practice or had a sudden surge during a fortuitous Enlightenment Dao, it’s still a result of your own cultivation, Junior Brother. No one can change that.”

Zhang Deming hesitated, then said, “You’ve misunderstood, Senior Brother. This wasn’t a sudden surge from an enlightenment… sigh. It’s hard to explain in just a few words. I can only say this: my Spirit Root is only around twenty-one or twenty-two points. You should know very well what that implies, Senior Brother.”