Stop it, Taoist, Your Fight almost Ruins the DAO!

"Sorry, Brother Yi, for inviting you over in this manner."

In an elegant boudoir of the Central Brothel, a lady in white robes looks at the brocade-clad gentleman before her, a hint of curiosity flashing through her eyes,

As an Inner Sect Disciple of the Heavenly Star Pavilion, she, Li Shiran, possessed an exceptional talent uncommon among her peers—the gift of perception.

For reasons unknown, having not seen him for merely a day, she inwardly felt the imposing aura of the brocade-clad gentleman had intensified.

However, this sensation arrived swiftly and dissipated even faster. The moment a sense of alarm began to rise in her heart, it vanished like a fleeting illusion.

"The Fairy is too polite. Fairy Shiran, with your matchless beauty, the late-night invitation must certainly concern urgent matters. Please, feel free to speak your mind."

Yi Chen glanced at the slender waist of the lady in white and casually took a seat with a Golden Blade stance, his easygoing demeanor garnering even more of Li Shiran's admiration.

It is worth noting that ordinary Cultivators, after learning of her identity, would either become overly reserved or try to please her in an ingratiating manner. Yet, this mysterious merchant's son before her exuded a presence even more impressive than that of typical Sect disciples.

However, it was impolite to inquire rashly about someone's Sect lineage and Cultivation Technique without them mentioning it first, so Li Shiran set aside her doubts and smiled:

"Young Master Yi is indeed forthright and decisive. Since this is the case, I, Shiran, will not beat around the bush."

"Today, I wish to propose a deal with Young Master Yi. Your Cultivation is remarkable, and based on your prowess when exterminating that blood ghoul the other night, it seems you have reached profound depths within the True Person Realm."

"Given the current peril facing Yang City and the rampant Black Seal, observing Young Master's vast and righteous Mana, you must be a person of virtue. Hence, I wish to request that you join me in defending Yang City in the coming days and root out all those Alien Species from the Ghost Worship Sect."

"Be assured, Young Master, I have already contacted our Sect's Inner Sect Senior Brother Duan Zhenliu, and he should be able to arrive after tonight. With Senior Brother here and combining the power of the three of us, we will have no worries at all."

Li Shiran's beautiful eyes look at Yi Chen, seemingly anticipating his response.

However, to her utter surprise, the imposing gentleman before her falls into a strange silence upon hearing her request.

Little does she know, Yi Chen is also waiting for her to continue, when damn it, there's nothing more below...

"Young Master....."

Just as Li Shiran is about to say more, Yi Chen gestures with his hand, interrupting her, and he sighs:

"Miss Shiran, that Ghost Worship Sect has made a big commotion lately. You also saw the blood ghoul the other night, possessing strength comparable to a Cultivator about to enter the True Person Realm. This invasion by the Ghost Worship Sect should not be underestimated as if Yang City were a trifling small town!"

"The waters run deep in Yang City now, even the Great Qian's Night Patrol Bureau is not to be trusted. At this time, even if your Sect's Inner Sect Senior Brother personally comes, he might not be able to suppress the situation."

"Please forgive me, Miss Shiran, I also have my difficulties."

Seeing Yi Chen speak so, a hint of disappointment flashes in the eyes of the lady in white. Recalling his frivolous behavior from before, her tone cools:

Previously, she had considered recommending him to be introduced to her Sect and to take him as a disciple with her, but now it seemed unnecessary.

"Indeed, the situation is dangerous, and it was presumptuous of me. When I first observed Young Master's actions, I thought you were a person of great justice and compassion. But everyone has their own ambitions, and it's only human nature for Young Master to not want to wade into troubled waters. If that's the case, then regarding tonight's matter..."

"Miss Shiran, you misunderstood. My meaning is, I, Yi Chen, lack the sort of illustrious background you possess to confront and make enemies with the Ghost Worship Sect openly; it's highly dangerous."

"So, Young Master Yi would like for Shiran to recommend you, to introduce you to our Sect's elders, and offer you to take me as your Sect's disciple?" Li Shiran's eyes flash with contempt.

If it had been before, she might have entertained such a thought, but now any such consideration had been extinguished.

Her Sect, the Heavenly Star Sect, always took it upon themselves to uphold justice, to observe the Taoist way and to practice it; hence, they naturally disdain the mercenary attitudes like that exhibited by Yi Chen.

Although the search from her Sect was to find geniuses throughout the East Continent He State, this Young Master Yi before her certainly fits the term genius. However, his Cultivation Technique is already set, and the Mana he practices is not from any True Scripture she knows, making her hesitate.

A person of True Man Realm from humble origins might sail smoothly due to talent, but as Cultivation progresses, the journey would undoubtedly become more arduous, unlike disciples from major Sects who have ample resources and walk a well-paved Taoist path.

If Young Master Yi had readily agreed to her request under these ambivalent circumstances, she might have used her family influence to bring him into her Sect. But now that Yi Chen has spoken as he has, she naturally dismisses the idea she had been uncertain about earlier.

"Join Heavenly Star Sect? No! No! No!"

"I, Yi Chen, am like a cloud or wild crane, unable to bear constraints, simply wishing to revel among blossoms and enjoy a carefree, uninhibited life."

"Now that the Yi Family is dissipated by the winds of change, I am more inclined to depart, and naturally, I have even less desire to join a Sect."

"My meaning is, Miss Shiran, your matter is indeed perilous."

"It'll cost extra!!!"

Yi Chen looks at the lady in white, astonished, and finally, the unchanging smile of a mercenary appears on his face.

He certainly plans to visit the Heavenly Star Sect in the future, but definitely not now. All that talk of Divine Skills and guidance from esteemed masters of the Sect holds absolutely no allure compared to cold hard cash.