Ye Fan had barely returned to the summit of Xian Yu Peak when Li Mingbai arrived, carrying vegetables.
Ye Fan took the vegetables to the kitchen to cook, while Li Mingbai, feeling helpful, went to find tools for cleaning.
However, Ye Fan’s home appeared very clean, clearly having been tidied up not long ago.
"Senior Brother Ye, I can help you wash the vegetables," Li Mingbai said, entering the kitchen to find something to do.
He couldn't handle high-level technical work, but washing vegetables was something he could manage.
"Oh, no need," Ye Fan replied with a smile. "I've already washed the vegetables. You can go and start the fire."
"Alright!" Li Mingbai trotted off to start the fire.
Anything was fine, as long as it didn't make him look clueless!
Li Mingbai sat on a small stool and took out his fire starter.
Just as he was about to light the fire, he suddenly froze.
Because inside the stove, he saw something that shouldn't have been there.
Curiously, Li Mingbai reached in and rummaged through. A book was revealed before him.
"Da Ri Tong Tian Jue!"
Hiss!
Li Mingbai gasped.
Having experienced something similar before, she was very sure this was another peerless cultivation technique!
At the very least, it wouldn't be worse than his own "Wan Gu Bu Mie Jue"!
It turned out this book was a reward from the system's daily check-in the previous night, and Ye Fan had casually stuffed it into the stove.
However, he had already eaten dinner at the time, so he had deliberately kept it until now.
But Li Mingbai certainly wouldn't know all this.
He was about to speak up and remind Ye Fan but quickly stopped himself.
What kind of person was Senior Brother Ye?
How could he make such an obvious mistake?
Recalling Ye Fan asking him to start the fire just now, the truth became clear!
This book was definitely placed here deliberately, waiting for him to see it!
Then the question arose.
Li Mingbai's mind raced. Da Feng Novel Network.
He hadn't found any unexpected treasures in Senior Brother Ye's trash lately.
Could this book be specially prepared for him by Senior Brother Ye?
But he quickly dismissed this thought.
He hadn't even mastered the cultivation technique Senior Brother Ye had given him before. There was no need for another one now.
Senior Brother Ye couldn't possibly not understand the principle of "too much of a good thing leads to bad results."
So...
This must be a test from Senior Brother Ye!
A test to see if he was a greedy person!
With this thought, Li Mingbai put the secret manual back and lit the firewood.
Even though he had figured it out, watching a peerless secret manual be burned to ashes by his own hands…
Li Mingbai felt his heart bleeding…
Li Mingbai deliberately turned his head away, unable to watch any longer.
He feared his heart couldn't take it if he kept looking.
As he turned, he met Ye Fan's gaze unintentionally.
Seeing his junior brother looking at him, Ye Fan smiled in response.
This junior brother Li was a good person. Not only did he often bring vegetables, but he also helped with the cleaning every time he visited.
Therefore, Ye Fan had specially tidied up beforehand to save this junior brother some trouble.
Li Mingbai quickly lowered his head.
His heart was filled with excitement!
As expected!
The previous incident was a test!
Now that Senior Brother Ye was smiling at him, it meant he had passed!
Phew!
Fortunately, I was smart and realized it in time, otherwise, I would have made a huge mistake!
Li Mingbai secretly vowed.
From now on, no matter what temptation was placed before him, he had to resist it!
He was certain that Senior Brother Ye had many good things.
But he could only take what Senior Brother Ye gave him!
Under any other circumstances, he absolutely could not reach out!
Reaching too far was never a good thing!
Before long, the meal was ready, and the two sat at the table, eating and drinking happily.
[The host has checked in ten times at the entrance of the residence, receiving an extra check-in chance as a special reward.]
[The system has completed the check-in for your residence. Congratulations to the host for obtaining a piece of top-grade divine wood.]
[Top-grade Divine Wood: Nurtured by the essence of heaven and earth…]
[Forget it, you don't care anyway…]
[The item has been placed behind your door. Handle it as you see fit!]
[System crashing, restarting…]
A quarter of an hour later, Li Mingbai, having eaten his fill, stood up to leave.
"Junior Brother Li, wait a moment." Ye Fan walked to the back of the door and brought out the divine wood. "Please help me discard this when you go down, thank you for your trouble."
On the way down the mountain.
Li Mingbai had to restrain himself to prevent himself from bursting into laughter!
The wood was about a foot long, similar in length to a short sword when held.
Although he didn't know what kind of wood it was, the spiritual energy fluctuations emanating from it were incredibly strong!
He estimated it to be at least a Tier 3 material.
Of course, Tier 3 was a conservative estimate.
After all, the highest grade material Li Mingbai had ever seen was Tier 2. This piece of wood was far beyond his understanding.
It was only at this moment that Li Mingbai finally understood!
No wonder he hadn't found any good items in Senior Brother Ye's trash for a while.
No wonder Senior Brother Ye had suddenly tested him a few days ago.
It turned out it was all because of this treasure!
Now that he had passed the test, Senior Brother Ye felt confident entrusting the item to him.
Even someone like Senior Brother Ye was so cautious, which indicated that this item was definitely more powerful than he imagined!
Senior Brother Ye was worried that his character was not good enough, and he would use the treasure to do bad things!
Li Mingbai looked around, ensuring no one was watching, and tucked the wooden stick into his crotch.
However, a problem soon arose.
Even after being tucked into his crotch, several inches of the wood still protruded.
If he were seen like this, he would definitely be considered a pervert!
Fortunately, Li Mingbai was a clever boy.
He first unbuckled his belt, covered the wood with the hem of his shirt, and then re-fastened his belt.
Good, now there was no problem!
Unfortunately, he had overlooked another very important issue.
Although the wood was not as thick as his wrist, it was close.
Even with his loose clothes, a columnar bulge remained…
On the way back, the surrounding disciples were dumbfounded!
The male disciples were utterly speechless!
What kind of talent was Senior Brother Li exhibiting?
Damn, that's terrifying!
Some of the more shy female disciples immediately covered their faces and ran away.
As for the bold and passionate female disciples, their eyes were filled with longing.
Had Junior Brother Li achieved divine mastery?
Perhaps tonight he should go and "exchange ideas" with Junior Brother Li?
Seeing everyone looking at him with strange expressions, Li Mingbai immediately quickened his pace!
Damn it!
These guys aren't eyeing my treasure, are they?
But that didn't make sense?
Back then, only he and Senior Brother Ye were present. How could these people know?
Whatever, he couldn't be too careful. He needed to get back first!
Upon returning to his residence, Li Mingbai carefully pulled the wooden stick out of his crotch.
As a result, he inadvertently pulled out something else.
It was something like a jade pendant, but it was clearly only half of it.
Li Mingbai picked up the half jade pendant and fell into deep thought.