After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 359 The Difference Between Fish and Dragons

Green Bamboo Sword Sect.

Inside the sect's main hall, Song Qi respectfully asked a middle-aged man who was observing the hall with his hands behind his back, "Elder Zeng, you have taken time out of your busy schedule to come here. I wonder if the sect has any instructions?"

"It's really not easy to come here once. One trip here is enough for me to visit several sects," the middle-aged man said with emotion.

"This place is indeed too remote. Elder Zeng, you've had a hard time. Please forgive me," Song Qi said with a smile, then quietly slipped a silver pill note into the middle-aged man's hand.

The middle-aged man calmly put away the pill ticket, then smiled and said, "The task assigned from above isn't particularly difficult. You don't need to worry too much; it's a good thing."

"That's good news." Song Qi breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time he was a little curious about what good news An Yuecheng could have sent someone to find him.

"The Four Directions Sword Alliance will be holding a Four Directions Auction soon, which you were not originally qualified to participate in. However, considering that two disciples from your sect passed the last Sword Selection, the Heavenly River Sword Sect has decided to give you an invitation as well."

As far as I know, only forces of rank six or higher have received invitations to this auction; this is a special favor bestowed upon you by the upper sect.

After the middle-aged man finished speaking, he handed Song Qi a blue invitation card that shimmered with faint golden runes.

"With this invitation, you can participate in any auction during the Four Directions Auction, and the commission you receive for the items you put up for auction will be on par with that of other sixth-grade sects."

Bring out whatever you have hidden away. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; whether you'll have the same favor at the next auction is beyond my control.

"This is indeed a great thing, thank you Elder Zeng for informing me." Song Qi could not hide the joy on his face.

"However, I also advise you not to have any ulterior motives because of this, otherwise even a blessing could turn into a source of disaster." The middle-aged man's tone turned cold at the end.

"The Green Bamboo Sword Sect is just a small eighth-grade sect, and we only want to keep to ourselves," Song Qi immediately assured him.

"That's good. I have other sects to inform, so I won't stay any longer." After saying that, the middle-aged man controlled his flying sword and transformed into a streak of light, disappearing into the sky.

Song Qi looked at the invitation in his hand with some doubt. Even if Lu Qingshan and Shen Xu passed the sword selection, it shouldn't bring such a big boost to the status of the Qingzhu Sword Sect.

"Go and summon Elder Huang to the main hall for a meeting," Song Qi instructed the steward elder outside the door.

Although we don't know exactly what happened, there is no doubt that this is a great thing. Even if the Green Bamboo Sword Sect doesn't gain much benefit in the end, it's still a good thing to take its disciples to broaden their horizons.

Some time later, inside the sect's main hall.

"I wonder what brings you here, Sect Leader?" Elder Huang asked first.

"Does Elder Huang know about the Four Directions Auction?"

"Could it be the auction that the Four Directions Sword Alliance holds only once every thirty years? But I remember it's not time yet." Elder Huang couldn't help but wonder.

“An elder in the family is a treasure, but it’s a pity about the First Elder…” At this point, Song Qi fell silent.

"Elder Huang's guess is correct. Take a look at this." Song Qi quickly composed himself and handed the invitation to Elder Huang.

"Sect Leader... how did you obtain this invitation?" Elder Huang asked excitedly.

"The people from Anyue City delivered this not long ago, saying that it was a favor from the Tianhe Sword Sect because Qingshan and Shen Xu passed the sword selection. I feel that there is something fishy about this, so I wanted to ask you, Elder Huang."

"There is indeed something strange about this. No matter what, Qingshan and Shen Xu are just ordinary disciples of the Sword Alliance. There is no need for the Tianhe Sword Sect to pay so much attention to us."

Unless they are highly regarded within the Sword Alliance, they won't attract the attention of the Heavenly River Sword Sect, and the only person who could probably do that is Shen Xu.

“But I remember when you came back, Elder Huang, you said that Shen Xu had offended Elder Su, and that the Sword Alliance should be having a tough time.” Song Qi frowned.

"Perhaps we all underestimated Shen Xu." Elder Huang couldn't help but sigh softly.

However, even if he were given another chance, he would still make the same choice. Shen Xu may not be afraid of Su Jing, but the Green Bamboo Sword Sect cannot.

"I still remember the letter Shen Xu wrote to Qi Qi. Now that I think about it, it seems a bit ironic. 'The difference between fish and dragon,' who is the fish and who is the dragon?" Song Qi couldn't help but sigh.

“Why can’t we both be dragons, and we be fish?” Elder Huang said with a smile.

"Hahaha... Elder Huang is absolutely right. It turns out we were the ones who were ignorant of the true nature of things!" Song Qi burst into laughter.

"I'm thinking of having Elder Huang take Qiqi to the Four Directions Sword Alliance to broaden her horizons. Is that feasible?"

"I am too ashamed to face Shen Xu again. Sect Leader, you should take Qi Qi with you! Also, don't just take Qi Qi alone. After all, with this invitation, we can get a private room in some regular venues. It would be a waste if only two people went."

"That's true, but I'm wondering who would be the best person to bring?"

"Wu Qi is Shen Xu's best friend, Qingqing is Qingshan's younger sister, and let's also bring Wang Ya and Jiang Yun! I'm sure Hall Master Wang and Hall Master Jiang won't have any objections."

It's a pity that Kaijia disappeared after the Grand Elder's death; otherwise, he would have been the most worthy person to go besides Qiqi. Old Huang sighed deeply.

"Kaijia has his own destiny. Before he passed away, the Grand Elder told me not to worry about Kaijia, saying that his future achievements might not be any worse than Shen Xu and Qingshan."

"That's all we can hope for."

How is Qiqi doing now?

"Since Qiqi came out of the Cloud Bamboo Realm, she has been working hard to cultivate. Now she is about to break through to the mid-stage of the Qi Condensation Realm. I think it won't be long before she surpasses you and me." Song Qi said with a look of satisfaction.

“Constant cultivation isn’t a good thing either. Improving one’s cultivation level can’t rely solely on cultivation; one’s state of mind is also a very important factor. Her obsession with Shen Xu runs too deep. I hope that seeing Shen Xu this time can help her resolve her inner conflict.”

"I believe that even if Shen Xu were in the Four Directions Sword Alliance, his cultivation level wouldn't improve as quickly as Qi Qi's. When Shen Xu left, he was already at the ninth level of Qi Nourishment, while Qi Qi was only at the seventh level. Now, they are probably at the same level."

"Qiqi's future cultivation will only be faster than Shen Xu's. Perhaps one day when she realizes that Shen Xu has been left far behind, she will be completely at peace," Song Qi said confidently.

"Sect Leader, Shen Xu is not as simple as you think."

There's something I haven't told you yet. If Shen Xu had wanted to, he could have obtained the title of Creation from the Four Directions Sword Alliance, but he ultimately gave it to someone else.

Judging solely by this magnanimity and spirit, I believe Shen Xu will definitely become a powerful and influential figure in the future.