Elder Shi. The name sounded quite familiar. She rummaged through her memories and finally recalled such a person—a master artifact refiner, indeed. Back then, when they wanted to help Tao Xiaotao understand the flying carpet, her master had summoned him over with a Jade Slip transmission. Because of that, she, a child who had only recently joined the sect, had managed to meet him once.
Only now, looking back, Elder Shi seemed somewhat lacking in intelligence. Still, no matter how unwise he might be, she didn't have much to do with him anyway. Perhaps she should just find some time to make another trip to the cultivation market to sell these materials, saving herself the trouble of asking others for help.
Shuqi hesitated for a moment and ultimately decided against looking for Elder Shi. She pondered over the Jade Slip for a long while before sending a message:
Shuqi: "I'll go find Master later to ask about it."
Tian Tian: "Then you might be disappointed. Fifth Elder left the valley today. I saw her, and by the looks of it, she won't be back anytime soon."
Tao Xiaotao: "Oh ho, so that means the rumor we heard today is true, then?"
Shuqi:...She just knew it.
Tian Tian: "What rumor? I've been sorting spirit plants all day and barely left my courtyard. Is this something I'm allowed to hear?"
Ye Jingxuan: "You are not allowed to hear it, Xiaotao. I'll send you your upcoming lessons in a moment."
Chapter 102