You Were Meant to Be a Bootlicker, So How Did You Become an Immortal Lord? - Chapter 5:

Chapter 5: 100x Critical Return, Longevity Pill

Su Bai’s sword slashed down with great confidence—he believed the fox demon wouldn’t escape this strike.

However, a flash of violet light shimmered, and the jade pendant hanging around the demoness’s neck released a glow that blocked his attack.

Su Bai was slightly surprised.

This fox demon actually had such a valuable artifact—it seemed her origins weren’t ordinary.

Su Bai sneered.

“Very good. You’re worthy of me using one-tenth of my strength.”

“Vermilion Bird Divine Flame!”

He flicked his finger against the sword’s blade. A golden flame, no larger than a fingernail, flickered at the tip. Though it didn’t emit high heat, it exuded a pressure that shook the soul.

“Vermilion Bird Divine Flame!”

Ziyun’s expression changed instantly, turning pale with fear.

The Vermilion Bird Divine Flame was one of the most powerful and righteous flames in the world, best known for slaying demons and evil beings. It was the thing all monsters feared the most.

Originally, Ziyun thought she had just encountered a regular cultivator. Even though his sword technique was fierce, she believed with her treasures she could easily handle him.

But the moment he summoned the Vermilion Bird Divine Flame, she knew she was completely finished.

The Vermilion Bird was an ancient Divine Beast. Anyone who could wield its flame was absolutely not ordinary.

That kind of power couldn’t just be called “impressive”—it was like a cow sitting on a landmine… explosively overpowered!

“Please spare me, Immortal Master!”

Ziyun dropped to her knees without hesitation, not daring to resist at all.

Now that her opponent had used the Vermilion Bird Divine Flame, no amount of magical artifacts could level the gap in their strength.

The Vermilion Bird Divine Flame could ignore almost all defenses and dealt terrifying damage.

Ziyun knelt pitifully on the ground, pleading tearfully.

Because of the low neckline of her dress, her two snow-white peaks were clearly visible as she bowed.

Su Bai gently stroked his beard with his sword and thought, this girl really knows what she’s doing. As expected of a Daughter of Fortune.

That’s right.

Su Bai had already used the system to see through her identity.

Name: Ziyun

Fortune: Nine-tailed Mystic Fox, Pure Yin Physique

Grade: SS

Return Multiplier: 100

Description: A half-demon with the bloodline of the Nine-tailed Mystic Fox, born with a Pure Yin Body, a rare genius for cultivation. If her body is taken, her cultivation will be transferred to the man, helping him break through bottlenecks.

This woman wasn’t just a Daughter of Fortune—she also possessed the one-in-a-million Pure Yin Body.

Her fortune level was an SS grade, even stronger than Lin Xiaoyue’s.

And the return multiplier had reached 100 times!

Su Bai looked at her without saying a word.

His silence only deepened Ziyun’s impression that he was some peerless expert.

She trembled and didn’t dare speak, not even daring to lift her head to look at Su Bai.

Su Bai wasn’t some tender-hearted man. This woman had tried to harm him with a demon gourd. That alone was reason enough for him to strike her down without mercy.

However, since she was a Daughter of Fortune… how could Su Bai waste such a resource?

As the saying goes—use what comes your way.

Since she delivered herself to his door, he wouldn’t bother pretending to be a gentleman.

“Speak. Why did you come here, and why would you commit such a despicable act?”

When he said “despicable act,” his tone suddenly became stern.

Ziyun trembled and quickly replied respectfully,

“Reporting to the Immortal Master, I am of the Black Mountain Fox Clan. After my father, the king, was struck dead by heavenly lightning, chaos broke out among the demon clans. The Black Mountain Ancestor insisted on taking me as a concubine. I couldn’t bear the humiliation, so I fled thousands of kilometers.”

“Due to severe injuries, I was on the brink of death. I had no choice but to use the Soul-Capturing Gourd to steal human essence to sustain my life.”

Ziyun explained her background.

Su Bai’s tone was authoritative,

“If you dare lie to me, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”

“Everything I said is true!”

“This is the first time I’ve used demon magic to harm someone. I’ve never killed before. Please, Immortal Master, show mercy!”

Ziyun replied shakily, her voice trembling.

She knew that experts like this one loved to slay demons. Unfortunately, she had provoked such a being. If he got upset, she’d be annihilated in an instant.

“I see.”

Su Bai nodded.

“You possess a Pure Yin Physique. It makes sense why that demon king would want you as a concubine.”

When he mentioned the Pure Yin Physique, Ziyun’s cheeks turned red.

But this only made her feel that the old man before her was even more unfathomable.

To be able to see her constitution at a glance—he must be a Golden Core Realm expert or above!

The more she thought about Su Bai’s identity, the more fearful she became.

Su Bai nodded in satisfaction.

“Since you know your mistake, not only will I spare your life today, I will even grant you a stroke of fortune.”

On the outside, he wore the stern and dignified look of a reclusive Immortal Master, but inside, Su Bai was overjoyed.

This woman had a 100x Return Multiplier!

Give her one Spirit Stone, and he’d get 100 in return!

How could he not squeeze every bit out of this woolly sheep?

“This is a Longevity Pill. It will preserve your life for a year.”

“This sword is for you too.”

“These Spirit Stones can aid your cultivation.”

“These talismans are precious Immortal artifacts.”

“And these silver notes… just think of them as a gift.”

Although Su Bai wasn’t lacking in mortal money, even worldly silver had its use—and he wouldn’t let any wool go unshorn.

50,000 taels instantly became 5 million. Who would turn that down?

“A-ah… Immortal Master, these things are too precious. I don’t deserve them,” Ziyun hesitated, not daring to accept.

Though she came from a good background and these items weren’t unfamiliar to her, the fact that they were given by such a powerful cultivator made all the difference!

Even a scrap of paper from a mighty figure like him would be considered a heaven-sent opportunity!

Ziyun was smart. She understood that real fortune didn’t lie in what an expert gave you, but in being able to please them and make them happy. That was the real opportunity.

So, no matter what Su Bai gave, she had to show gratitude and joy.

That was how social dynamics worked.

“Take them. And don’t tell anyone about tonight.”

“At dawn, go to the Azure Cloud Sect and become a disciple.”

“You’ll find your destiny there.”

Su Bai didn’t explain why—but not explaining was the best explanation.

That’s what made hidden experts so mysterious!

With a self-operating fortune farming tool like this little fox demon, how could Su Bai let her get away?

Sending her to the Azure Cloud Sect only made it easier to fleece her later.

Ziyun was extremely grateful. She kowtowed repeatedly and accepted everything Su Bai gave her.

“You may leave now.”

Once she left the room, Su Bai let out a low shout of excitement.

“Time to get rich!”

[Gifted low-grade flying sword. 100x Critical Return. Obtained mid-grade Spirit Sword: Skycloud Sword!]

[Gifted 100 Spirit Stones. 100x Critical Return. Obtained 10,000 Spirit Stones!]

[Gifted 100 Fireball Talismans. 100x Critical Return. Obtained 100 True Divine Fire Talismans!]

[Gifted 50,000 taels in silver notes. 100x Critical Return. Obtained 5 million taels in silver notes!]

But what thrilled Su Bai the most—was the pill.

[Gifted: Longevity Pill]

[100x Critical Return]

[Obtained: Hundred-Life Pill! (Spiritual Medicine)]

Though Su Bai possessed a Divine-grade sword technique, his greatest issue now was lifespan. And this Hundred-Life Pill could increase his life by a full 100 years!