After being reincarnated, I cultivated immortality.

Looking at his underling lying on the ground, the burly man's eyes suddenly sharpened. "He's just a little monk in the early stages of Foundation Establishment. He really doesn't know what he's getting himself into."

The burly man unleashed his mid-Foundation Establishment strength. He was a shrewd robber, and he only stopped Kong Bai because Kong Bai's strength was lower than his.

"This day next year will be your death anniversary!" With that, he drew his sword, channeled his spiritual power, and charged towards Kong Bai.

Kong Bai, on the other side, showed no fear whatsoever, still maintaining a compassionate demeanor, though his eyes revealed a ruthless intent: "Since you refuse to listen to advice, then let this humble monk guide you!"

The demon-slaying staff is drawn; the battle begins!

An hour later.

Kong Bai stood there with his hands clasped together: "Amitabha, well said! I hope you will repent and start anew."

The strong man collapsed to the ground, his dantian destroyed, and could no longer cultivate. Even more difficult days awaited him.

His three henchmen, bruised and battered, knelt before Kong Bai, repeatedly kowtowing in gratitude: "Thank you, Master! Thank you, Master!..."

Kong Bai looked at them. If it weren't for his Eye of Truth seeing that these three people hadn't committed any serious crimes, how could they have been dealt with so easily with just a beating?

Kong Bai spoke up: "Let's go!"

The men quickly got up, carried away the half-dead burly man, and disappeared from Kong Bai's sight in a flash.

Kong Bai looked around to confirm his direction and continued on his way, leaving the area.

Meanwhile, Chi Yi and Jin Haoyu had already returned to the inn.

"Knock Knock Knock..."

Chi Yi opened the door and saw Hu Rensheng standing at her door with a smile on his face. She was a little surprised, thinking that Jin Haoyu had come to call her for dinner.

"Young Master Hu, is there anything I can do for you?" He came over as soon as she returned. It seemed that the person who had been lurking suspiciously at the inn's entrance earlier but ran away as soon as he saw her was someone he had sent to find out her whereabouts.

Hu Rensheng smiled and said, "Miss Chi, there will be an auction at the Linlang Auction the day after tomorrow. I've come to invite you and your friend to attend. Would you be interested?"

Oh, that piqued her interest! Just as she was about to ask her friend if she was going, Jin Haoyu's door next to her opened.

As soon as Jin Haoyu opened the door, he saw a man standing at Chi Yi's door. The man's cultivation level was not low, also at the early stage of Foundation Establishment. The two seemed to be having a very pleasant conversation, so there must be something he didn't know. He had to find out.

Jin Haoyu asked, "Aren't we about to eat? Is this fellow Daoist coming along?"

Chi Yi also remembered it was time to eat and asked Hu Rensheng, "Young Master Hu, would you like to join us?"

Hu Rensheng withdrew his gaze from Jin Haoyu and immediately nodded: "Yes, that would be even better."

Jin Haoyu raised an eyebrow. Oh wow, something's up here.

The three arrived at the lobby on the first floor, and the waiter immediately served all the food.

Hu Rensheng's gaze kept subtly observing Jin Haoyu. Jin Haoyu had regular features, a handsome face, and a very neat red outfit. His accessories also revealed that he was from a wealthy family. Most importantly, he was friends with Chi Yi.

He thought to himself: He is a formidable opponent.

Without realizing it, she began to see Jin Haoyu as a rival in love.

Jin Haoyu, who was sitting opposite Hu Rensheng, noticed his gaze but assumed it was just curiosity.

He asked casually, "Chi Yi, do you know this fellow Daoist?"

"We just met yesterday. This is Mr. Hu Rensheng," Chi Yi explained.

"Young Master Hu, this is my good friend Jin Haoyu whom I mentioned yesterday."

Hu Rensheng: "Fellow Daoist Jin."

Jin Haoyu: "Fellow Daoist Hu."

Seeing that the two had greeted each other, Chi Yi picked up her chopsticks and said, "Alright, let's eat first."

"it is good."

"it is good."

Hu Rensheng sees Jin Haoyu as a rival in love and keeps trying to get information out of him at the dinner table, wanting to know if he and Chi Yi are in a romantic relationship.

Jin Haoyu regarded Hu Rensheng as a friend she could make, and she also tried to find out about his background.

Hu Rensheng asked casually, "Brother Jin, where are you from? Judging from your clothes and appearance, your family background must be extraordinary."

Jin Haoyu smiled and replied, "I am from Fucheng, and my family runs a small business. Brother Hu is no less capable."

Hu Rensheng replied with a smile, "Not at all, it's just that the people of Rongcheng gave me face and allowed me to acquire a portion of their wealth."

Listening to their conversation, Chi Yi found it amusing. The two were clearly testing each other, yet they acted so naturally.

I never expected Jin Haoyu to have this side to him. I can only say that he is a naturally outgoing person.

Hu Rensheng continued, "Brother Jin is a handsome man; I suppose you're already married!"

Jin Haoyu raised an eyebrow, glanced at Chi Yi, and replied, "Brother Hu is joking. Not yet. Since you are a local, why don't you tell me what's been happening lately?"

Chi Yi continued to focus on eating to replenish her energy, and the conversation continued.

After the meal, all three were quite satisfied. Hu Rensheng learned that Jin Haoyu posed no threat, Jin Haoyu learned about the power distribution of the major families in Rongcheng, and Chi Yi had filled her stomach. The three also made an appointment to go to the auction the day after tomorrow.

After seeing Hu Rensheng off, Jin Haoyu sidled up to Chi Yi, nudged her shoulder, and teased, "Hey, it's only been a short time since we last met and you've already attracted a suitor!"