It was just a letter of recommendation.
Zhou You didn't care about it at all.
After Li Wanji confirmed it, Zhou You prepared paper and a pen. Old Dog, Xiao Jing, and Li Wanji all tactfully avoided looking at the content, not daring to peek.
“My dearest Xixi, greetings as you read this letter.”
“Since our parting that year, I have sat alone at Zhenyu Pass, feeling immense longing. I still vaguely remember your soft, jade-like small hand, which seems to remain in my grasp to this day. Spring has arrived, and animals are in heat. Do you still remember that spring, when you and I met at Peach Blossom Ridge? The intoxicating fragrance of the flowers, like your body's scent, still intoxicates this Old Man.”
“People often say, ‘When sitting quietly, one should often reflect on one's mistakes,’ and I think I truly missed you.”
“But I hope you always remember, when you were young, you were my little darling. Now that you are old, you are still my old darling.”
“My dearest Xixi, I know you don't favor me, but my heart for you is like a wild dog in the mountain forest when spring arrives—completely unable to restrain its most primal desires.”
“Having rambled on so much, I trust you will understand my feelings. Additionally, I met a young girl whose Yang energy is extremely vibrant, and her physique might be very special. She would be very suitable for your Moon Emperor Sect’s Guanghan Art. Don't thank me, this is simply what I ought to do.”
“Your eternally loving Niu Dali.”
Zhou You picked up the Zhu Xie Sword, dipped its hilt in ink, and pressed it onto the paper, leaving a ‘Zhu’ character with a unique pattern.
“Done.”
He blew the ink dry and put it into an envelope.
“Here, take it.”
Zhou You handed the envelope to Li Wanji.
Li Wanji's expression was excited, and she respectfully took it with both hands. “Thank you, thank you so much.”
Old Dog suppressed the commotion in his heart; he even wanted to ask for a letter of recommendation for Xiao Jing.
This was truly too casual!
How high must one's standing be to disregard the Moon Emperor Sect like this?
Or, should he disguise himself as a woman? To entice him?
Zhou You looked at Li Wanji, “Don't be too happy. This letter can at most give you an eighty percent chance of entering the Moon Emperor Sect. As for the specifics, it still depends on your own performance. After all, my name isn't worth much.”
That's why he used Niu Dali's name.
Old Dog gave a thumbs-up. Look at him, so humble.
Li Wanji knelt on one knee and bowed, “Many thanks for Young Master's great generosity. I will definitely work hard on the other matters myself.”
Zhou You nodded slightly, “Rest for a few days, then you can go. Your current state isn't very good.”
Li Wanji stood up and carefully placed the letter in her bosom.
Zhou You looked at Old Dog, “Anything else?”
Old Dog quickly said, “Young Master, when are you leaving the city? This Old Man can be your guide.”
“No plans for now.”
Zhou You said, “I've been out for a long time. I originally said I'd be back in a month, but now it's been delayed.”
“Ah?”
Old Dog was quite surprised, thinking, isn't this bad news?
If you don't go out, how can I pick up scraps?
Xiao Jing hesitated, “Are you leaving Ye City soon?”
Zhou You nodded, “No more than ten days at most. Once the items arrive, Xiao Chen and I will leave.”
Old Dog was puzzled, “Items?”
Zhou You smiled, “I exchanged for some things at the Demon Subduing Division, and I also exchanged for a cultivation technique for Xiao Chen.”
Old Dog laughed, “You still need to wait for that? Nie Sen already has some cultivation techniques and supplies with him.”
Zhou You didn't hide anything, “A divine-grade cultivation technique.”
Old Dog's smile completely froze, and he stammered, “Young Master, do you like men? This Old Man's physique is really good. Please don't dislike me for being old; the older, the more experienced, and good in bed.”
Zhou You frowned, looking at Old Dog, “What nonsense are you talking about?”
Xiao Jing grabbed Old Dog's arm and glared at him fiercely.
How embarrassing!
But a divine-grade cultivation technique, how many contribution points would that take?
He just said he'd exchange for it?
Old Dog was almost in tears. With a rich benefactor in front of him, yet unable to trick... to get some benefits, it was truly too unbearable.
If he weren't afraid of death, he would really want to steal the other party's storage ring.
Zhou You smiled, “Let me tell you, if you kill more demonic beasts, you'll naturally have a lot of contribution points. That Nie Sen is still quite good; he can be considered polite.”
Old Dog squatted dejectedly by the door.
Do you need to tell me that?
Who doesn't know that killing more demonic beasts gets you more contribution points?
But even Zhen Xuan Realm cultivators can sometimes be chased all over the place by fifth-grade demonic beasts. If they're even unluckier and encounter a sixth-grade one, they'll just kick the bucket directly.
Do you really think everyone has a Dao Protector secretly protecting them?
Zhou You was no longer in the mood to bother with Old Dog, because Lu Renjia had returned.
Lu Renjia was followed by several people, all carrying meal boxes.
Even on the front lines, as long as you have money, there's no shortage of food.
“Aren't you afraid of bursting from eating so much?!”
Lu Renjia looked at the already wolfing down Zhou You, feeling very indignant in his heart.
The more he thought about it, the more annoyed he became.
He had never seen a guy like this in his life; all he did was eat, nothing else.
His impression of Zhou You was almost fixed, as Zhou You always gave him the feeling of 'eating,' and nothing else.
In the teachings he received, cultivators were supposed to stay away from worldly food.
“Sit down, everyone, let's eat together.”
Zhou You greeted them.
Old Dog silently took out a bigu pill and put it in his mouth, “No, too many impurities. I can't compare to you.”
Li Wanji was a bit reserved, no longer as casual as before.
Xiao Jing just stood silently to the side, shaking his head to indicate he didn't need any.
Lu Renjia also didn't eat, because he was annoyed.
His only concern was Zhou Chen's condition; he had no good feelings for Zhou You whatsoever.
“Let me tell you.”
Zhou You said to Lu Renjia while eating, “Later, you can follow me. There will be plenty of places for you to show off your skills. The demonic beasts outside are all very delicious.”
Lu Renjia said with a hint of impatience, “Aren't you afraid I'll poison you?”
“No, I'm not.”
Zhou You shook his head, “I'm immune to all poisons.”
Lu Renjia rolled his eyes. This guy was really showing off.
Zhou You had a high tolerance for Lu Renjia; in his opinion, a good chef, after all, was somewhat arrogant.
Tolerate him a bit, and there would be good food.
So, why would he offend him then?
It made no sense at all.
Zhou You said, “Oh, by the way, I remember your cooking skills are very good. Was it taught by the Guangpigu Sect?”
Lu Renjia gritted his teeth fiercely, “It's the Yaoguang Sect!”
Zhou You continued to eat heartily, “Sorry, I have a poor memory.”
Lu Renjia took a deep breath, “It's a family tradition. My family runs a braised food and barbecue shop. I learned by watching when I was little, and then I joined the Yaoguang Sect.”
Zhou You sighed, “I really envy you; you had so much good food when you were little.”
Lu Renjia sighed, “If you eat it every day, you'll get tired of it.”
Zhou You's eyes darted around, “I won't eat your food for free. How about one High-Grade Spirit Stone a month as compensation?”
He calculated that the price wasn't high.
Lu Renjia felt utterly helpless, “Big Brother, can we not show off? Do you know what one High-Grade Spirit Stone means?”
Zhou You sat up straight, looking at Lu Renjia with great confusion, “It means it's a High-Grade Spirit Stone?”
What else could it mean?