Filthy Cultivation: I Pierced the Heavens with the Merit System

Li Fuyao's face was filled with disbelief and a dazed expression, but inside she was howling like a wild donkey with a thorn in its rear end. Bai Suifeng, sitting to the side, was restless and kept looking at her with his ears turned away. The question marks and complaints in his heart were louder than the howling of the wild donkey.

"Elder Ye, are you saying... I might come from a reclusive family?"

Li Fuyao's voice trembled slightly as she mentally prepared herself for the possibility of being disgusted again, and asked with a last glimmer of hope:

"Am I really not just an ordinary orphan?"

Looking at the expectant look in the little girl's eyes, Ye Wuxin assumed she was overwhelmed by the huge surprise. He leaned down with pity, patted her head, and nodded solemnly, confirming:

"Absolutely not!"

"Based on the fact that you possess seven spiritual roots simultaneously, it's absolutely impossible for you to be one. However, I cannot determine which family you belong to at the moment."

At this point, as if remembering something, he earnestly reminded him:

"By the way, your recent behavior has been too flamboyant. Although it has deterred some people from openly targeting you, it has also attracted the attention of many forces. For those extremely precious twenty inner disciple spots, they will likely test you in the future."

"You're a promising talent, and you're quite to my liking. Although I can't do anything to be fair, I hope you can grow up safely and become a great general in the demon-slaying team as soon as possible, both for the public and for the private!"

"Little girl, you must be extra careful these next few days, lest bad people take advantage of you!"

Li Fuyao had been mentally prepared for this when she was making the plan, so when she heard this, she just nodded blankly, but Bai Suifeng frowned as he listened.

He suddenly realized that if what the old man said was true, Fuyao would face endless troubles and even dangers from now on. If anything went wrong, he would surely die because of the contract.

A suffocating tension welled up inside Bai Suifeng. The more he thought about it, the more worried he became, his eyes filled with concern. He asked with concern:

"Then... Elder Ye, what should we do about Fuyao?"

"Those who steal for a thousand days, how can they afford to guard against thieves every day? Look at all those eyes, even someone of my cultivation and status wouldn't dare guarantee I can defend myself, let alone you two little brats who haven't even grown up yet!"

"We'll deal with whatever comes our way, whether it's soldiers or water. There's no other way but to be prepared and deal with whatever comes our way."

Ye Wuxin glanced at him indifferently, then turned to look at Li Fuyao and gently instructed her:

"Fuyao, your future is full of uncertainties, but don't be afraid. I will arrange for people to protect you in secret, and at the same time, I will continue to investigate the mystery of your origins. However, you also need to strengthen your cultivation and improve your strength. Only in this way can you stand firm in the storms of the future."

"Remember this: as long as you are strong enough, you don't need to be afraid of any conspiracies or schemes. If you are strong enough that everyone respects and fears you, no one will dare to plot against you!"

"Everywhere, it's a dog-eat-dog world, where the strong rule!"

Does might makes right?

Bai Suifeng's eyes shone brightly as he listened, his earnestness revealing a firm resolve:

Then he will become the strong enough to protect his sister!

Become the powerful one who can lead his sister back to the Immortal Realm and avenge his parents and clan!

The Moon-Devouring Wolf never admits defeat!

Awoo! Awoo! Awoo—

Li Fuyao looked up and stared intently at the concern in Ye Wuxin's eyes. A warm feeling welled up inside her, and she nodded gratefully, replying earnestly as if making a vow:

"Elder Ye, Fuyao understands. I will definitely work hard in my cultivation and live up to your expectations."

Ye Wuxin was very pleased to hear this. He nodded in satisfaction, then changed the subject, pretending to be angry as he glared at Li Fuyao and puffed out his beard:

"As for your lying, although I will not pursue the matter further, you must remember that integrity is equally important on the path of cultivation. You must be more cautious in your actions in the future and think twice before you act."

"How can a child develop a habit of lying? No one disciplined you before, but I will from now on. Tell me what's bothering you. Don't lie again. If I find you lying again, I'll spank you until your bottom is bruised. Got it?"

Who wants to be treated like a little girl and spanked as a form of discipline?!

They've completely lost face!

Li Fuyao's ears turned slightly red with embarrassment. She covered her buttocks with her hands and lowered her head to admit her mistake: "Yes, Fuyao knows she was wrong."

With the conversation now over, the misunderstandings have been cleared up, and the atmosphere in the room has eased considerably.

Ye Wuxin drank the now-cold spiritual tea without any disgust, dusted off his clothes, and stood up to leave.

"Alright, that concludes today's business. Fuyao, get some rest. I still have matters to attend to. Don't disappoint this old man in the second trial a few days from now!"

"I will not fail in my mission! Elder Ye, please take care."

Li Fuyao smiled and got up to see them off, watching Ye Wuxin and Bai Suifeng leave the room, her heart filled with mixed feelings.