The cheat system is useless, but I have the strongest living dad.

The steward didn't hear what the guest was saying at all; he was still staring blankly at the full set of perfect stones in the hall.

Yun Ling, the sect leader of the Chiyun Sect, and Elder Yun Long had been releasing their spiritual senses. The two cultivators had changed their clothes and were drinking tea on the third floor. When they heard that the steward was unwilling to calculate the price, they exchanged a glance but said nothing.

After all, a few out-of-town customers who didn't know the prices came for repairs, so it's normal for the manager to act this way.

But suddenly they both noticed that there were a large number of "Perfect Stones" in the shop, and saw the servants closing the doors and windows. They also heard the customer on the first floor ask, "Is this enough?"

Yunling and Yunlong put down their teacups and went downstairs.

Seeing that the steward did not react, Shen Yao asked again, "Steward, is this enough?"

The steward snapped out of his daze and nodded repeatedly, "That's enough, fairy, please wait a moment."

As he spoke, the steward was about to run upstairs when he saw the sect leader and the first elder already coming out of the stairwell.

Yunling and Yunlong had already guessed that this was probably the Fairy Shen that Feng Jia had mentioned, a seventh-grade, four-spiritual-root, accompanied by her younger sister and attendants.

Although they were mentally prepared, the Chiyun Sect did have that many Perfect Stones.

Seeing a seventh-grade cultivator with four spiritual roots display so many perfect stones in their shop was still a bit of a shock.

Yunling's voice was as melodious as a wind chime: "This must be Fairy Shen, right? I was unaware of Fairy Shen's presence. I have failed to greet you properly."

Shen Yao looked at the elegant woman dressed in flowing robes and performed a fairy-like greeting: "This humble fairy is Shen Yao. May I ask who you two great immortals are?"

'It really is Fairy Shen.' Yun Ling and Yun Long exchanged a smile. Yun Ling said, 'I am Yun Ling, the sect leader of the Chi Yun Sect. This is Yun Long, the sect's great elder, and also my sister.'

Shen Yao: "So it's Sect Master Yun. This humble fairy greets Sect Master Yun." She then bowed to Yun Long with a fairy's salute: "Greetings, Elder Yun."

"No need for formalities," Yunling said with a smile, inwardly approving: 'A well-mannered junior.'

Under the arrangement of Master Yun, the steward quickly arranged for the servants to transport the perfect stone from the main hall to the back hall for weighing, and then led the accountant to price all the styles in the shop so that the servants could pack them up.

After waiting for a long time, the package still hadn't been packed. If it dragged on any longer, the treasure appraisal event would be late.

Shen Yao asked Yun Ling, "Sect Leader Yun, are you going to a meeting later?"

Yunling nodded: "I will go."

Seeing that Fairy Shen was still wearing ordinary brocade clothes, Yunling knew why Fairy Shen had asked such a question. She called to the steward, "Xu'er, first change Fairy Shen and her sister and attendants into a set of cloud-patterned clothes for the treasure appraisal meeting."

Xu'er quickly gave the accountant a few instructions and then hurried over.

Yunling then said to Shen Yao, "Let Xuer help you change your clothes first. We'll go to the treasure appraisal event together later. The packed clothes and the refundable coins will be delivered to your guesthouse."

Shen Yao agreed and asked Yun Ling, "Sect Leader Yun, besides clothes, does the brocade workshop also have footwear?"

Having been in the world of cultivation for so long, I haven't bought any shoes yet. It's been over eight years, and I'm still wearing the shoes from my old storage ring, which belonged to Senior Sister Bai Luo.

Yunling glanced at Shen Yao's shoes; they were ordinary shoes for disciples of a small sect, with cotton cloth and animal hide soles.

I wonder where Fairy Shen has been before, and why she's always dressed like this...

Despite her doubts, Yunling said without showing them on her face: "When you came, you probably didn't notice that the shop on the second floor next to the brocade workshop is the shoe weaving workshop, which also belongs to our Chiyun Sect."

Then he looked at Xu'er and said, "Change your clothes and then go get some suitable shoes."

Xu'er readily agreed.

Shen Yao also said to Xu'er, "Then get a pair of every style of shoes from the shoe weaving shop, for both men and women."

He then said to Yunling, "If the expenses are not enough, I will make up the difference when the clothes and footwear are delivered. I will stay at the Guanwu Pavilion in the East City Inn."

Yunling agreed with a smile, and Shen Yao and her group followed Xu'er to change into their cloud-colored clothes.

After changing into their new cloud-patterned robes and shoes, the cultivators' demeanor was greatly enhanced.

Shen Yao wore a sweet white traditional Chinese dress, which added a touch of liveliness to her cool and aloof temperament.

The salted fish wore a scarlet pleated skirt, making the pink koi fish look even prettier and cuter.

Bai Song and Zhao Bin were both dressed in a striking blue outfit, saying that the color and style made them look imposing when they stood behind Shen Yao.

Lan Ying and Wan Li were dressed in a pair of light blue cross-collar fairy couple's robes, and they were a pleasing sight to behold even with Xianyu by their side.

Yunling had already prepared for the journey, and together with Yunlong, they each led their own disciples, inviting Shen Yao and Xianyu to go together.

The six cloud-riding vehicles formed a long procession and headed towards the Feng family's villa.

Just as she entered the gate of the Feng family's villa, a voice suddenly appeared in Shen Yao's mind: "Daughter, I'm here."

Shen Yao was startled. Wasn't that the sect leader's voice?

Shen Yao looked around but couldn't see the Purple Cloud Golden Beetle at all.

Seeing that she was acting strangely, Xianyu squeezed her hand and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

Shen Yao whispered, "It's nothing."

Before the treasure appraisal event began, the Feng family's immortal servants led the guests to various halls and rooms, inviting them to rest and enjoy the scenery at their leisure.

Shen Yao found a secluded spot, slipped into the Origin Stone space, saw the Purple Cloud Golden Beetle still supporting itself on the ground and looking up at the sky, and quickly slipped out again.

Little Stone felt that Yao Yao had come in and gone in a flash.

Shen Yao wondered to herself, 'What's going on? Am I really hallucinating?'

The sect leader's voice rang in her mind again: "You're not hallucinating, girl, I'm in your head."

"What?!" Shen Yao couldn't believe it and tentatively spoke to the sect leader in her mind: "Sect leader? How did you get into my mind? Have you become a system?"

Sect Leader: 'The Purple Cloud Golden Beetle is almost an adult; it squeezed me out of its beast core.'

Shen Yao: 'Then how did you get into my head?'

Sect Master: 'You were brought here by my avatar; you are the closest connection my avatar has in this world. Entering your soul core doesn't consume any energy.'

Shen Yao: 'Will you still be able to go out in the future?'

Sect Leader: 'As long as you bid for tonight's Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Yang Fruit.'

Shen Yao: 'How did you know there was a Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Yang Fruit here? We haven't spoken in a long time.'

Sect Leader: 'You and Salty Fish chatter away in the Source Stone Space every day. Just because I'm pinned down by the Purple Cloud Golden Beetle and can't speak doesn't mean I can't hear you.'

Shen Yao: 'So, that Purple Cloud Golden Beetle in the space can hear me too?'

Sect Leader: "Of course."

Shen Yao: 'Then why does it never talk to me?'

Sect Leader: 'It's receiving its pre-adult inheritance and doesn't want to get involved with anyone.'

Shen Yao: 'Okay.'

Once she was certain that the sect leader was in her mind, she actually felt relieved.

For more than eight years, she had grown accustomed to the sect leader's company and his constant nagging. Now that the sect leader's nagging had been less frequent, and he would occasionally call her "daughter," she had been quite worried.

Now that she has reconnected with the sect leader, Shen Yao feels a strong sense of security again!