The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1339 - 1338: Unorthodox Loose Cultivator

"Celebrating my mother's birthday?"Zhang Yishan snapped back to reality and remembered he hadn't invited Tang Rao.

Tang Rao brought it up himself, so if Zhang didn't extend the invitation, it would seem disrespectful.

"Sorry, Tang Family Master. Whenever I get nervous, my mind doesn't function well. If you can attend my mother's birthday, I'd be thrilled. This month, I promise to personally deliver the date to your door."

With Zhang Yishan saying that, Tang Rao quickly agreed.

As long as Tang Xiaobai's banquet isn't on the same day as Zhang Yishan's mother's birthday, Tang Rao would find a way to attend.

Song Xiaoxiao rarely went out with Zhang Yishan alone, especially for visits; she wouldn't follow along.

Upon entering the Kao Shan Sect, Song Xiaoxiao was captivated by its beauty, and before leaving, she was equally attracted by the residence's charm.

"Yi Shan, Tang Family Master's house is the most beautiful I've seen. I truly envy them living here."

Song Xiaoxiao looked at the gradually receding buildings, her departing gaze mixed with reluctance.

Zhang Yishan's stepmother's birthday was fast approaching. As Zhang's personally invited guest, Tang Rao found a seat with a great view using the invitation.

"Tang Rao, boss, you're here too."

Tang Rao was idly waiting for the show to start, when he was almost startled by a loud shout.

Li Kecheng.

Tang Rao remembered this kid.

First met at the elixir pill auction, second at the family competition among the top twenty families. He thought he'd never see Li Kecheng again, yet this fellow managed to mingle into Zhang Family Master's wife's birthday celebration.

"You're attending Mrs. Zhang's birthday too?"

Tang Rao needed to clarify why Li Kecheng was present.

"Yeah, I'm a friend of Yi Shan; he invited me."

Afraid Tang Rao wouldn't believe him, Li Kecheng offered Zhang Yishan's handwritten invitation for Tang to see.

"No worries, just curious you're here. How's it going lately?"

He seldom gossip about someone, perhaps out of boredom or curiosity, how else would Tang Rao inquire about Li Kecheng's private life?

"The same as before, I told you I'm a loose cultivator, with scarce resources, I can only stay in place."

Even so, Li Kecheng was quite happy.

In his view, surviving peacefully in family battles as a loose cultivator was already commendable.

"All hills have resources; you can go up and find natural treasures or take trial missions to find good stuff. It shouldn't be as you say, without resources."

Tang Rao was confused, and Li Kecheng looked like he was about to cry.

"Don't bring it up, boss. Do you remember who took all of Lion Mountain, I mean, Dragon Mountain's natural treasures?"

Li Kecheng teared up.

"Dragon Mountain?"

Li Kecheng enlightened Tang Rao.

"I saved the Seven-colored Dragon and indeed told it I'll take people to Dragon Mountain to find treasures, asking not to cause trouble. But what's that got to do with you finding treasures?"

It's a big deal!

Discussing this, Li Kecheng grew anxious.

"Since you said that, Dragon Mountain became exclusively accessible to members of Kao Shan Sect from its outskirts. Anyone not from the sect attempting entry, if one goes in, Seven-colored Dragon kills one; if two, he kills a pair. Haven't you heard the rumors? People eager to enter Kao Shan Sect are wearing down its thresholds!"

This Seven-colored Dragon is quite loyal; the treasures on Dragon Mountain were just a privilege asked by Tang Rao, yet it kept everything for Tang. Such a huge favor he could never repay.

"This, I truly heard for the first time from you. Sorry about that."

The old dragon traveled for years and was likely to stay put for a long while. Those yearning to ascend Dragon Mountain hoped day and night for his departure.

After all, Dragon Mountain had favorable geology, plenty of treasures, and low-risk factors.

These geographical advantages aren't found elsewhere; when the Lion King was on the mountain entry was limited, still outside access was feasible, now even that's impossible, making it Kao Shan Sect's backyard. Who could handle this frustration?

"Li Kecheng, you say you're a loose cultivator. I see you're at mid-Divine Realm, even without resources you've reached this point, you seem quite capable. Interested in developing in my Kao Shan Sect?"

Develop in Kao Shan Sect?

After relishing the statement, Li Kecheng was so thrilled he fainted on the spot.

"Hey, brother, wake up?"

Tang Rao initially thought Li Kecheng was faking it but realized it was real when he looked closer. He crouched down to slap Li's face, and after a minute or two, Li Kecheng slowly regained consciousness.

"Boss, you weren't joking, right? You really said I could join Kao Shan Sect?"

Li Kecheng slapped his face twice, feeling the pain, he finally dared to believe everything was true.

"If I join Kao Shan Sect, I'd bring glory to my ancestors, the grave would smoke!"

With so many guests watching Li Kecheng, he didn't feel embarrassed about standing out in front of everyone. Instead, he saw it as very honorable.

Concerned others wouldn't know Li Kecheng had connections too.

"Tang Rao's word is reliable, rest assured."

Recruiting disciples at a birthday celebration, Tang Rao was the first; while he celebrated internally, he successfully introduced those unfamiliar with Kao Shan Sect to its existence.

"Thank you, boss. I'm too touched. I wanted to join Kao Shan Sect before but couldn't pass the high threshold. Without the boss, I'd remain unnoticed as a loose cultivator."

"Haha, a loose cultivator. Think just tagging along a wild route could transform into a phoenix?"

The snide tone came uniquely from Zhang Yuqi's mouth.

On today's occasion, Zhang Yuqi attracted everyone's attention right from his appearance.

He wore Demon Beast Skin, indeed rare since in the Divine Realm, demons and deities are separate individuals. They strive for peaceful coexistence unless their mutual interests are severely contested.

So far, nobody dared to strip Demon Beast Skin and publicly wear it at formal events.

Zhang Yuqi was the leading figure in the Zhang Family; no need to mention his influence beyond, at least in Tingzhou.

"Zhang Yuqi, are you wearing Demon Beast Skin to celebrate your aunt's birthday, or to harm her?"

Zhang Yuqi attempted to mock Tang Rao, but before he could, Li Kecheng directly confronted him.