Immortal after a Hundred Reincarnations

Besides, Xu Lei had already made that clear.

But Xu Lei had been hanging around the Daoist Temple for days without leaving.

She had to admit, it was a little strange.

But Xu Lei had just said he harbored no improper intentions toward her.

Now, she was a little confused too.

Of course, before Xu Lei and Chun Ying could say another word...

"Junior Brother Hui Chi?"

To everyone’s surprise, Hui Si spoke up. "Don’t you remember me?"

What’s more, he actually knew Xu Lei.

And he even came forward enthusiastically to greet him.

"Uh, Senior Brother Hui Si... hello!"

Xu Lei felt a bit awkward. "I remember, I remember! Of course I remember!"

Hui Si’s tone was clearly very enthusiastic.

But Xu Lei found he couldn’t recall when he had ever met this Senior Brother Hui Si.

"Back at Tianming Temple!"

Hui Si explained, "You and I joined the temple at practically the same time!

It’s just that my master and I were low-key Hidden Cultivators back then.

So, it’s perfectly normal that you don’t remember me!

We were still young back then.

Besides, I was very fat at the time.

I only slimmed down later."

It finally dawned on Xu Lei.

’No wonder I don’t remember him.’

"As I recall, your aptitude for Cultivation wasn’t that great back then, was it?"

Hui Si then asked with a smile, "In the years since, I’ve made a little progress myself.

I’ve now reached Tier Four of the Bodhisattva Fruit Realm.

So, how about you? Have you even made it to the Lotus Leaf Realm yet?

If you have any questions about your Cultivation, feel free to come find me!

I will be sure to tell you everything I know without holding anything back."

His expression was casual, but his tone was full of superiority.

As he spoke, he held out his palm, circulating his Magical Power to display his aura.

Xu Lei finally understood. ’So this guy thinks my Cultivation is garbage.’

’That’s why he doesn’t see me as a romantic rival at all, just as a shield Jingchun dragged out.’

’Although I am indeed a shield.’

’But to use such a condescending tone, asking if I’ve even reached the Lotus Leaf Realm?’

Xu Lei couldn’t take it.

’What? Hui Si has actually reached Tier Four of the Bodhisattva Fruit Realm too?’ At this, Jingchun’s expression turned grim.

She hadn’t known that Hui Si already possessed such a level of Cultivation.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have asked Xu Lei to come act as her shield.

After all, Aunt-Master Zhao Xin had previously said that Xu Lei was probably around Tier Four of the Bodhisattva Fruit Realm.

Jingchun had originally thought Xu Lei would be stronger than Hui Si.

After all, to make him give up for good, her chosen shield had to be more outstanding than him.

Since his Cultivation wasn’t clearly superior, she’d have to emphasize his other qualities.

’Fortunately, Xu Lei is still quite handsome.’

’That’s one area where he definitely has Hui Si beat.’

Jingchun was in the middle of this thought.

But at that very moment.

"There’s no need, Senior Brother Hui Si. Thank you for the kind offer, but I have already reached Tier Five of the Bodhisattva Fruit Realm."

Xu Lei raised a hand, Magical Power flowing across his palm, and said, "Likewise, if you have any questions, feel free to come ask your junior brother!"

Hui Si was stunned.

He had just opened his mouth to say something when...

"Fellow Daoist Hui Si!"

Jingchun had already taken a step forward and said seriously, "Hui Chi is my Dao Companion!

I already have a Dao Companion.

So, I’m sorry you wasted your trip!

In any case, you don’t need to waste any more time on me."

Hui Si’s expression soured, but he couldn’t say anything more.

Chun Ying also quickly apologized, saying she hadn’t known about the situation.

Hui Si, of course, couldn’t get angry, so he just offered a few pleasantries.

Xu Lei didn’t say anything arrogant either. Instead, he took the initiative to invite him to stay for a vegetarian meal.

But naturally, he refused.

Chun Ying also tried to persuade Hui Si to stay for the meal.

But he refused just as firmly.

After all, he could tell that Jingchun didn’t like him.

If there had truly been no one by Jingchun’s side, he might have tried a bit longer.

He thought that perhaps by spending more time with her, he could make Jingchun come to like him.

But now, a man named Xu Lei—more handsome and with a higher Cultivation than his own—had appeared by Jingchun’s side.

Even if Xu Lei wasn’t actually Jingchun’s Dao Companion,

he felt too inferior to have any heart for pestering her further.