Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 578

唐夭夭 felt utterly humiliated!

She knew that Ye Junlin must have seen all that stuff, including her dramatized scenes of her master.

If her master found out about this, she couldn’t even imagine how painful her palms would be after the beating!

After all, she had never forgotten that experience in the inn. Sometimes she thought it would be so much better if she were the female lead instead, hence the reality-based plot.

Soon, after reading the novel, Ye Junlin glanced at Tang Yaoyao with a complicated expression, at a loss for words.

“So, what do you think? Is Senior Ye satisfied?” Luo Qingwu, still in the dark, said with a cheeky grin.

Cough, cough, “It’s alright, keep up the good work,” Ye Junlin coughed to hide his embarrassment.

“Really?” Luo Qingwu’s eyes widened in shock.

Could it be that her apprentice was truly a genius at writing novels?

But what good was that!

Was there any future for cultivators in writing stories?

Ye Junlin cast a sympathetic glance at Luo Qingwu, thinking how she had no idea what role she played in all of this while bullying her apprentice on a regular basis.

The drama was overflowing, like beans spilling everywhere.

I have to say, your apprentice sure dares to write!

Tang Yaoyao quickly took the thick manuscript, suppressing her inner shame, and whispered, “Thank you for the compliment, Senior Ye…”

Her face turned as red as a tomato.

Ye Junlin said, “Once you go back, refine the plot, then consider publishing it officially. Keep the price reasonable for common folks; if it becomes popular, you might make a fortune!”

Tang Yaoyao froze at that.

That was something she had never thought of since she started writing; she was just indulging her imagination.

But if more people could see her work, that would actually be quite an achievement!

But what if everyone hated it?

After all, there are plenty of haters out there these days!

Tang Yaoyao felt conflicted, afraid of being roasted by readers.

Before Ye Junlin could speak, Luo Qingwu jumped in, “If it makes money, that’s great! What are we waiting for?”

This rascal was all sparkly-eyed, excited at the prospect. If her apprentice could rake in some cash, that meant she wouldn’t have to worry about beer money anymore!

Ye Junlin saw through her intentions and said impatiently, “As a master, shouldn’t you show some sincerity? Like supporting your apprentice with funding for publishing and marketing, with half the royalties later? Are you really thinking about taking advantage of her?”

Luo Qingwu fell silent; that was out of character for her!

But considering the long-term benefits, she realized Ye Junlin had a point.

“Fine, let’s follow your plan,” she conceded, which was rare for her—she used to be ruthless!

This time, she decided it was an investment!

Tang Yaoyao felt a stirring of excitement.

The North Cold Immortal Domain was vast, with cultivators numbering in the hundreds of millions. Such a huge market—if her novel sold well, the profits were mind-boggling!

“Yaoyao, your master has shown sincerity; what do you say?” Luo Qingwu raised an eyebrow.

Tang Yaoyao nodded, “I’d like to give it a shot!”

“Great, it’s settled then!”

The master and apprentice struck a deal.

At that moment, a boy with a bowl-cut rushed in, waving an envelope, “Master, there’s a letter for you! The sender claims to be a messenger from the West Ze Immortal Lord!”

“Huh?”

Ye Junlin frowned.

The West Ze Immortal Lord was sending him a letter?

He didn’t even know that person; why would they send him a letter?

“Wow, it’s actually a letter from the West Ze Immortal Lord!” Luo Qingwu’s expression changed, looking very surprised.

Her gaze towards Ye Junlin was laden with something unusual.

“What’s up with that look?”

Ye Junlin found her expression a bit strange.

Luo Qingwu’s tone was somewhat teasing, “Ye Junlin, you really have good fortune! Even the West Ze Immortal Lord is reaching out to you. I hear she’s an absolutely stunning female enchantress!”

Oh, so it’s a woman.

Ye Junlin caught that key information, feeling a bit confused.

Could it really be that he was lucky in love?

Whatever, the answer was in the letter; just had to open it and see.

He picked up the letter, thin as a cicada’s wing and shimmering a heavenly blue hue, looking rather exquisite under the sunlight.

As soon as he touched it, he felt something extraordinary—it must require Immortal Emperor-level strength to unlock it!

Ye Junlin channeled his power, dispelling the seal on the envelope and gently unrolling a blue piece of parchment.

The handwriting was beautiful, flowing and vibrant, evoking the image of a meticulous woman writing it.

“I, Su Yinghuo, hereby congratulate fellow daoist Ye on your appointment as the North Cold Immortal Lord.”

The first line made Ye Junlin nod.

Not bad, this West Ze Immortal Lord has manners!

But then his gaze dropped to the next line, and he froze.

“Your disciple Bai Xiaoxi is in my hands~”

What? Xiaoxi is with her?

Ye Junlin jolted upright, his eyes sharpening.

Is this a threat?

He took a deep breath and continued reading.

The gist of the letter was that she wanted him to meet Bai Xiaoxi; it carried an unclear tone that made it hard for Ye Junlin to decipher.

Was the West Ze Immortal Lord friend or foe?

It’d be best if she were a friend, but if she were an enemy, regardless of status, Ye Junlin wouldn’t hesitate to deal with her.

What was certain was that his disciple Bai Xiaoxi was safe; he just needed to check the situation.

“Wait, this West Ze Immortal Lord said she’s in Qingqiu—could she be a fox demon?” Ye Junlin’s eyes flickered.

“You don’t know? The current West Ze Immortal Lord is indeed a fox demon, a pure-blooded nine-tailed celestial fox, known as the Qingqiu Empress!” Luo Qingwu chimed in.

A nine-tailed celestial fox is among the top royal families of the demon race.

A pure-blooded nine-tailed celestial fox is just as formidable as a true dragon or phoenix!

“I thought Immortal Lords were all from the human race,” Ye Junlin remarked, astonished.

“That used to be the case, but it’s said the previous West Ze Immortal Lord abdicated and recommended the Qingqiu Empress to the Immortal Court, which took special note of her and allowed her to undergo investigation and evaluation.”

“To everyone’s surprise, she passed and became the first Immortal Lord of demon status in the Immortal Realm’s history!”

“Even so, there’re still some controversies out there; some say the Qingqiu Empress used charm techniques to sway the higher-ups of the Immortal Court, while others claim she had affairs with several influential figures.”

As Luo Qingwu spoke, Ye Junlin felt that this Qingqiu Empress Su Yinghuo was quite extraordinary!

“Ding! Congratulations to the host for triggering the sign-in mission. Head to Qingqiu to complete the sign-in and receive the Broken Illusion Golden Eyes!”

Suddenly, the system notification echoed in his mind.