Heaven-Sent Opportunity

Though his cultivation could sustain him, Yi Feng still felt uneasy—who knew if there were parasites? Besides, he believed in not accepting unearned rewards.

With that thought, Yi Feng politely declined.

"Ah, thank you for your kindness."

"I just finished eating, and my hands are a bit greasy. I’ll go wash them first."

His sudden departure left Old Man He stunned.

Xu Baichuan and Luo Pengfei, however, narrowed their eyes, casting dark glances at the old man.

"You offered that shoddy knife of yours and even dared to teach the master how to eat fish—are you questioning him?"

"The master is clearly displeased. Are you trying to get yourself killed?"

Old Man He’s face paled, but before he could explain, the two men simultaneously ordered him out.

"Get lost!"

The old man’s expression twisted in humiliation.

Regret gnawed at him.

It was all because of his big mouth—trying too hard to impress had backfired spectacularly.

Under their icy glares, he had no choice but to slink away in shame.

As Old Man He retreated, the others smirked, exchanging mocking whispers.

That old fool had been showing off from the start, trying to curry favor with the master before anyone else. What a scheming old fox, always trying to outshine everyone. Served him right to be humiliated like this.

But then—

To everyone’s shock, Xu Baichuan and Luo Pengfei turned their cold gazes on the rest of the crowd.

"Gentlemen, the master is clearly in no mood to entertain you. Please leave as well."

An oppressive aura radiated from the two men, suffocating the onlookers.

The spectators, who had been enjoying the show moments ago, now wore expressions darker than storm clouds. They cursed Old Man He inwardly, wishing they could tear him limb from limb.

It was all that old bastard’s fault! Because of his meddling, they had spent a fortune just to get in, only to be kicked out without even getting a word in.

But they knew there was nothing to be gained today.

One by one, they shuffled away in disgrace.

Watching the dejected crowd depart, the two sect leaders smirked. Shameless fools, thinking they could flatter their way into the master’s favor?

With no one else around—

Luo Pengfei and Xu Baichuan locked eyes, their murderous intent flaring.

In a flash, they lunged toward the remnants of the fire.

They wouldn’t dare touch the untouched Dao-Infused Sturgeon, but since the master had left after eating, he surely wouldn’t mind them taking the leftovers.

Both men zeroed in on the largest remaining fish.

Their hands shot out, gripping it at the same time!

For several breaths, neither budged, their stubbornness unwavering.

Luo Pengfei gritted his teeth, forcing a smile as he whispered a threat.

"Brother Xu, let’s keep things civil. If we disturb the master and he sees us squabbling like this, neither of us will benefit!"

"Wouldn’t it be a shame to lose everything over something so trivial?"

Xu Baichuan nodded amiably—but his grip didn’t loosen.

"Wise words, dear brother. Absolutely right."

Mid-sentence—

Xu Baichuan pretended to release the fish, suddenly looking past Luo Pengfei with a startled expression.

"Master, greetings—"

Luo Pengfei jolted in alarm, yanking his hand back like a guilty student caught red-handed. He spun around, ready to bow in apology.

But—

Old Man Xu seized the moment, snatching the nearly three-foot-long sturgeon skeleton into his arms!

Damn it—

He’d been tricked!

Luo Pengfei’s face twisted in fury.

"You! You deceitful old fox, resorting to underhanded tricks!"

The outburst made Xu Baichuan flinch.

Though his face remained shamelessly calm, a flicker of nervousness crossed his eyes.

"Brother, calm down! We mustn’t disturb the master…"

In that split second of distraction, Luo Pengfei executed a lightning-fast "Turn-and-Grab," swiping the meatiest part of the fish tail with blinding speed!

Just like that, the tables turned.

But with the deed done—

The wily Xu Baichuan could only force a smile, though his eyes burned with frustration.

"Hah…"

"Brother Luo, you’re truly no ordinary man. This old one admires your skill!"

Luo Pengfei finally allowed himself a satisfied grin.

"Brother Xu flatters me. Let’s share the spoils, shall we?"

The two men smiled at each other, each stashing their prize into their spatial rings. The sheer joy of their gains overshadowed any lingering embarrassment.

They had already tasted the Dao-Infused Sturgeon—its miraculous effects far surpassed anything the mortal world knew!

After waiting obediently for a while with no sign of Yi Feng’s return, they couldn’t help but murmur in awe.

"Today’s opportunity was worth more than millennia of our cultivation!"

"Thankfully, we were clever enough to seek the master’s audience early. Those shameless fools came too late—bet they’re kicking themselves now!"

"Hah, as if they could ever comprehend the master’s methods!"

"Even I’m in awe! To roast the Dao-Infused Sturgeon with such divine skill, preserving every ounce of its essence and Dao energy while enhancing its power… The master’s prowess is truly unfathomable!"

"His cultivation is far beyond the Fifth Realm!"

"He’s reached a level we can’t even begin to grasp."

As their reverence deepened, the two sect leaders grew even more awestruck.

When Yi Feng still didn’t return, they dared not linger any longer. After dutifully cleaning up the remnants of the feast—even pocketing a few fish bones—they quietly slipped out of the mansion.

Despite it being his own residence, Xu Baichuan carefully closed the gate behind them, behaving like the perfect guest.

Only after walking several paces away—

The two stood by the lake, once again resuming their imposing manner as sect masters.

"Brother Luo, today you took the Dao-transforming sturgeon and have made great progress in your cultivation. Just now you also got a fish tail. I'm afraid you're on the verge of a breakthrough, right?"

"Likewise, Brother Xu is no less impressive."

"We've both reached the state of perfection. How about going to the snow-capped peak outside the city to make a breakthrough? Firstly, we can avoid being noticed, and secondly, we can protect each other."

The two "studyaholics" looked at each other with smiles, suddenly showing perfect understanding.

As two figures stirred up ripples on the lake.

A figure that had been hiding behind the willow tree by the lake also emerged. It was Zhao Fuquan, the sixth elder of the Mad Saber Heavenly Sect. His cultivation was not particularly high, but he was able to become an elder of the Mad Saber Heavenly Sect thanks to his top - secret stealth and tracking technique.

The nickname "Sixth" was not for nothing.

Recalling the conversation just now, Zhao Fuquan's eyes were full of surprise and shock!

"These two sect masters just ate the Dao-transforming sturgeon and were able to break through a bottleneck that had lasted for ten thousand years. Its miraculous effect is far more terrifying than the rumors!"

"Judging from what they said, they still have quite a few bones of the Dao-transforming sturgeon on them!"

Unable to calm his agitation, Zhao Fuquan also gritted his teeth and tore through the void.

When he reappeared.

He was already on the peak of the snow-capped mountain hundreds of miles outside the city.

He hid his aura and lurked in the distance. Sure enough, he saw restrictions set up all around. The two sect masters were making a breakthrough. He didn't dare to approach rashly, but he watched with a tense look in his eyes.

Xu Baichuan's power of the Great Dao was intertwined all over his body, with different colors merging, surging and gathering like clouds. Obviously, he had comprehended more than one kind of the power of the Great Dao!

Luo Pengfei was not much different, but his aura was clearly a bit weaker.

It seemed that his chance of a breakthrough was not very high.

Just as Zhao Fuquan was secretly sighing with regret.

This Sect Master Luo took out the fish tail from his ring and carefully took a bite. Suddenly, his entire body's aura soared, causing strange phenomena in the heavens and the earth to fluctuate!

Buddha sounds echoed continuously, and the rosy clouds were like rainbows!

"Hahaha!!!"

The carefree laughter was extremely domineering, and the terrifying figures of the two disappeared from the top of the snow-capped mountain.

Even long after they had left.

Zhao Fuquan, hiding in a corner, was still so shocked that he stood there motionless for a long time.

Taking a bite of the fish tail actually allowed him to smoothly break through to the fourth - grade of the Heavenly Realm. Such a miraculous effect was more than a hundred times better than the rumors!

What an opportunity.

It was truly an extraordinary opportunity!

Zhao Fuquan's chest heaved with shock, and he quickly returned to the Mad Saber Heavenly Sect!