674: Chapter 673: Competition at the Jie Mansion 674: Chapter 673: Competition at the Jie Mansion “It’s a Blue Sea Sperm Whale, merely at the Tongtian Realm level, but it is formidable due to its immense size and weight.
To move it, one requires high mana and a deep understanding of the Five Elements Water.
Overall, this isn’t a matter of mere strength, but a contest of comprehensive power.”
Among the crowd, Guan Ruyu spoke eloquently.
It seemed he had spent quite some time at the Lizhi Sea and had a good understanding of the sea’s Demon Clan.
Coming from the Southeast Daoist Sect, he was well-versed and had a broad perspective, which made his assessment of the giant whale reliable.
This was truly not an issue of strength, but an all-encompassing evaluation that ultimately produced immense force.
It appeared simple, yet it was a type of competition that couldn’t afford laziness and couldn’t be replaced by artifacts.
Clearly, this Constellation True Inheritor considered things very meticulously.
Among the female cultivators, actually none of them qualified to participate in this contest because they couldn’t represent the power behind them.
Such matters were naturally left to their men; the women were merely onlookers.
Except for one person.
Her sister then asked concernedly, “Qingqian, your Bai family is also a notable firm in Mirage City, right?
I wonder if you’re interested in participating?”
Bai Qingqian smiled politely, “The Bai family’s business is modest.
We don’t have such capable individuals.
This whale is gigantic, and just looking at it is daunting.
I couldn’t move it alone, and even if I added another person like me, it wouldn’t be sufficient.
It’s better not to embarrass myself.”
Her realm wasn’t enough; she was merely at the God Sensing Realm, which was quite common among the cultivators present, and her strength was mainly focused on self-cultivation rather than combat.
In such a scenario, she knew better than to consider it, as it wasn’t her turn.
Next to her, Xiangfei Bamboo said softly, “Sister Qing, I can act on your behalf.”
Bai Qingqian hesitated a bit but then declined, “I appreciate your sentiment, sister.
But in such a setting…
The Bai family is stable now, and we aren’t in urgent need of such a trade route.
Why bother competing?”
She was quite self-aware, knowing that in Mirage City, the Bai family’s foundation might not be bullied, but it wasn’t considered a major firm.
Although the Ying Platform here emphasized strength, she had to consider more variables;
People from Ying Platform would eventually leave.
If her own strength was insufficient, even if she managed to seize an opportunity by chance, protecting it in the future would be a major concern.
With numerous powerful forces lurking, how could the Bai family flourish?
Xiangfei Bamboo sighed lightly.
She was confident in her ability to move the giant whale, but how much she could handle was uncertain; moreover, there were many cultivators of the Natural Realm present, countless of whom were stronger than her.
Competing for a spot in the top six was harder than reaching the heavens.
Since she wasn’t assured of securing an opportunity, there was no need to contest; her personality dictated as much.
At that moment, Guan Ruyu became serious and volunteered, “Since we have met here, it is fate.
I would also like to take this opportunity to meet the heroes of the Southwest.
Among us, only Fairy Bai qualifies.
If you do not mind, I would like to lend a helping arm.”
With these words, everyone realized that this Daoist Guan had already set his sights on the most outstanding among the female cultivators, Bai Qingqian—ethereal and graceful, her temperament honed by decades of cultivation stood out distinctly.
His discernment was indeed keen!
The sisters felt somewhat jealous; they had brought these people here, yet ended up making wedding dresses for others?
The younger sister said sourly, “Brother Guan also has many options; numerous firms are here, but not many have the support of a high-ranked Southeast Daoist.”
Daoist Guan, however, ignored her, his eyes fixated on Bai Qingqian, shining with a peculiar light.
Bai Qingqian felt awkward, not understanding why he would volunteer to help her among a group of flamboyantly dressed female cultivators.
She didn’t want to invest too much in this trade route.
If capable, she would step up; if not, she would retreat.
But what if someone was willing to help?
The current issue was: why would he want to help her?
She didn’t believe he was the natural, helpful type; there must be a reason, but she was unaware of the truth.
Refusing would be impolite, and agreeimg too hastily would be reckless.
So, she could only stall, “Let’s wait and see?
After everyone here has had a try, if you feel capable enough, we can then make a decision?”
Guan Ruyu was in no rush; he knew some things needed time and shouldn’t be pushed, otherwise, he might scare away his target.
…At the scene, like them, many people waited for others to make the first move, then decided whether to participate based on the displayed strength.
This was the nature of businessmen, making the entire scene somewhat dull and delayed with no one coming forward to try, leading the host, Ying Platform True Inheritor Xiang Anshi, to disdain it.
“They are all just fishing for fame and reputation.
With such a gathering at Mirage City, from the Southeast Daoist Sect, it’s disappointing to see such hesitation and reluctance to take the first step.
It seems the spirit of the Cultivation World on the Continent has indeed regressed,” Xiang Anshi said, standing not far from the giant whale, speaking to his two junior sisters.
Chen Zhaodi, Nie Yingnan, their names alone would let one guess their childhood experiences: they must have been burdens within their families or, despite being girls, raised as boys, which could also explain why they were willing to leave their homes for an Overseas Lonely Island.
However, their tough experiences hadn’t suppressed these two women.
Their presence alone spoke of their status as prominent figures in the sea, not inferior to men in valor.
Nie Yingnan smiled slightly, “Brother, this giant whale is indeed too big, a test of a cultivator…