After My Master Lost All Her Cultivation, I Awakened the Wife-Pampering System! - Chapter 27:

Chapter 27: First, Bluff Some Pills

Under the countless gazes of the Pill Peak disciples, Su Wanqing walked at the very front, chest held high and face full of pride! The look on her face clearly said, “This is my disciple! Did you blind fools see that?”

My current disciple is far stronger than any I’ve had before. Even though I have nothing left now, my disciple will still bring glory back to Little Bamboo Peak!

Wang Sheng walked side by side with Chu Ning, his elderly face blooming with a warm smile. Haha, Haha…

Foolish woman, do you really think your brilliance right now is because of you? Isn’t it all thanks to Chu Ning?

He kept quietly observing Chu Ning’s expression, paying close attention to every detail. The more outstanding he looked, the better their chances would be.

…

Inside the main hall of Pill Peak, a young disciple immediately stepped forward to offer seats.

Su Wanqing and Chu Ning took their seats, while Wang Sheng, the Peak Master of Pill Peak, smiled warmly.

“Elder Su, your disciple truly makes others envious. At just eighteen years old, he’s already at the 3rd stage Destiny Comprehension Realm. I dare say, even you back then weren’t this remarkable?”

Chu Ning chuckled, “Elder Wang flatters me. It’s all thanks to my master…”

Su Wanqing snorted coldly and shot him a disapproving look. “If I could teach someone like Jiang Qingyue back then, I can definitely teach someone even better now. Even if I no longer have cultivation, someone will still carry the banner of Little Bamboo Peak! And as for you all, if anyone dares to covet Little Bamboo Peak, just try it!”

Elder Wang said with a laugh, “Oh come now, wasn’t all that a misunderstanding?”

As he spoke, he waved his hand grandly. “Little Chu!”

His tone was exceptionally kind, and at that moment, dozens of disciples entered the hall carrying pills.

A purple sandalwood box was opened, revealing a flawless grade-three pill. The moment it was opened, a strong medicinal fragrance burst forth, immediately catching Chu Ning’s attention.

“Elder, so many pills!”

Wang Sheng slowly explained with a calm smile, “This is a grade-three Insight Pill, which can help you lay a stronger foundation in the 3rd realm and greatly benefit your cultivation. This one is a healing pill, capable of recovering most common injuries. And this is True Essence Vitality Powder. After taking it, your true Qi will flow endlessly. Very useful in combat.”

As he spoke, he took out a storage ring and loaded more than twenty grade-three pills into it, then had someone hand it to Chu Ning.

“Now that you’ve reached this level, you’ll need plenty of resources. Elder Su is currently unable to provide them, so as elders of the sect, it’s our responsibility to look after you. Go ahead, take them.”

Chu Ning was overjoyed and visibly moved. “Elder Wang, I didn’t expect you to be so generous. Earlier, I even rashly fought your disciple without realizing your identity. I truly owe you thanks!”

After speaking, he accepted the pills and held them with admiration, then turned to Su Wanqing, saying, “Haha! Master, we’ve got pills now!”

He looked like someone who had lived in poverty all his life and was finally seeing the world.

Su Wanqing gave a cold snort and looked at him with disdain. “If I were the same as before, I’d give you something even better. But since this old fool gave them to you, take them and cultivate. Don’t waste them.”

“Yes, Master. Thank you, Elder Wang!”

Wang Sheng sighed. “Logically speaking, I shouldn’t interfere in this matter. After all, a disciple’s resources are typically provided by their teacher… Our Supreme Profound Sect has never had such a rule, but I couldn’t bear to see a Prodigy like Chu Ning go to waste. It would be too great a loss. That’s why I stepped in.”

“Elder Su, forgive me for saying this, but now even your disciple’s resources have to come from others. Isn’t that too sad?”

Su Wanqing’s smile froze on her face, and she clenched her fists tightly. “If I could open my storage ring, would I need any of you? What do you mean by saying all this now?”

“I mean nothing by it,” Wang Sheng said calmly. “I just feel that Elder Su’s situation now… is a bit pitiful.”

Chu Ning’s expression instantly became conflicted as he quickly said, “Elder Wang, if not for my master’s loss of cultivation, she wouldn’t…”

Wang Sheng let out a deep sigh and spoke with a sincere tone, “But she did lose her cultivation, and it probably can’t be restored. I won’t say anything more—I’m only feeling sorry for you.”

“No, Elder! Without my master, how could I have reached my current achievements? I don’t feel sorry at all!”

“Haha, I was just saying.”

He smiled at Su Wanqing. “Elder Su, don’t take it to heart. It’s nothing serious…”

But Su Wanqing, sensitive to her cultivation loss, looked furious. She suddenly stood up, her face ashen.

“Back when I was at my peak, you couldn’t wait to shove pills in my face and beg me to accept them. Now I take a few of your pills, and you talk like that?”

“Truly, when a tiger falls, it’s bullied by dogs! Chu Ning, return those pills to this old dog. We don’t need his charity!”

But upon hearing that, Chu Ning looked at the pills with regret in his eyes, hesitating. “But… but Master, I don’t have any pills to cultivate with. Just absorbing spiritual Qi alone is too slow…”

“You’re not even listening to me anymore?”

Wang Sheng said sternly, “Chu Ning! Keep them. These pills are for you, not Su Wanqing. She has no cultivation now—do you want her condition to hold you back? Where’s she going to get you more pills?”

“As your Elder Uncle, I’m thinking for your future. If this isn’t enough, come back to me for more. Don’t care what she thinks. The one who can help you is the one who truly benefits you!”

Su Wanqing glared furiously at Chu Ning. “Did you hear your master? Return them!”

Chu Ning’s expression turned even more conflicted. He looked at Su Wanqing, then at Wang Sheng, and finally returned the pills.

“I… I’m sorry, Elder Wang. I’ll listen to my master…”

His voice was soft and weak. Seeing him like this, Su Wanqing finally felt like she had vented her frustration.

“Good! Chu Ning, well done. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure you get the pills you need!”

With that, she impatiently stood and called Chu Ning to leave with her.

Wang Sheng just smiled, and while Su Wanqing turned around, he flicked the storage ring back into Chu Ning’s hand without her noticing.

Then he sent a voice transmission.

“Little Chu, take it. Don’t let your master find out. She’s too obsessed with saving face and it’ll only make things harder for you. I really think you have potential!”

“If you need more, just come to me in secret. Don’t let her know!”

Chu Ning’s eyes lit up as he accepted the ring and quickly nodded.

Watching the two leave, Wang Sheng smiled.

Step one was complete.

Haha, just a few grade-three pills—nothing to me. You might think this means nothing now, but in the future?

I can give you so much more…

…

At the same time, outside the hall, Su Wanqing and Chu Ning walked side by side.

Though silent on the surface, the two were whispering discreetly.

“Seems like that old man thinks I’m someone he can win over. He’ll probably keep giving us pills.”

Hearing that, Su Wanqing’s expression stayed angry, but her voice came through the transmission.

“They’re all watching us. Later, let’s stage another act—like I discover you using those pills to cultivate and get furious. Then those watching will step in to ‘mediate’…”

Chu Ning was struggling to hold in his laughter. He tried thinking of all the saddest things he could imagine, but still nearly lost it.

“Master, you’re amazing at acting. You’ve nailed the role of a shattered phoenix woman…”

“What do you mean, ‘phoenix woman’?”

“Uh, I mean… beast.”

Su Wanqing narrowed her eyes, then kicked him.

Chu Ning dodged with a grin, “Just kidding, Master. You’re only pretending, but they really are…”

Su Wanqing snorted, but the corners of her mouth finally lifted into a smile.

“These pills aren’t nearly enough. We’ll need more. Not just pills—also magical tools… We might as well visit Artifact Peak next, pick out two suitable ones for you. Even if I don’t go, they’ll send them over anyway…”

Chu Ning was about to agree when suddenly a middle-aged man came running over excitedly.

“Aiya! Elder Su, Chu Ning! I’ve been looking everywhere for you two!”

The man was Artifact Peak’s Peak Master, Xu Hu, with 6th stage Heaven Ascent Realm cultivation!

He smiled earnestly. “Little Chu is already at the 3rd realm. You’ll need a good weapon. Why not come take a look around Artifact Peak?”

The two exchanged a glance.

They were already offering it up?

But according to the script, Su Wanqing should be in a terrible mood and explode in anger!

“You, and Wang Sheng—both here to laugh at me now?”

“Chu Ning, we don’t need their charity. Let’s go!”

And with that, they left, tossing out a bait.

Xu Hu stood stunned, and not far away, Wang Sheng arrived and explained what had just happened.

Only then did Xu Hu understand.

“So that’s what’s going on! Hahaha! Su Wanqing still cares so much about face. That Chu Ning is really soft-hearted. Even with a legacy inheritance, he has no presence!”

“Perfect! I’ll pick something good and find a chance to deliver it to Chu Ning myself. That way, won’t our grand plan be set?”

Wang Sheng laughed as well. “Hehe, this merit will definitely be ours to claim!”