Chapter 178: Chapter 29 – Not Human (Monthly Ticket Bonus)
“Yingying, what are your plans?” Ye Changsheng asked.
“My sister means that we shouldn’t act rashly, as this might be a trap set by the Demon Heart Palace,” Luo Yingying replied.
Ye Changsheng knew that this was the most suitable method.
However, this was tantamount to abandoning Ling Xiaoxing and her companions to their deaths, leaving them in danger.
Ye Changsheng said, “Yingying, I’m not asking for your sister’s plan, but for your thoughts.”
“…I think this is not appropriate. If we abandon them, it will create bad internal influences and shake people’s morale.”
“I think so too,” Ye Changsheng said. “Yingying, since you will inherit the position of Palace Mistress in the future, you need to start thinking about cultivating your own influence.”
“Is that so?”
“If you want to rescue the disciples in danger in this situation, won’t they be completely devoted to you?”
“…Yes, that’s right.”
Luo Yingying was contemplating Ye Changsheng’s words.
There was no fault in his logic.
She understood that if her sister were to pass the throne to her one day, her prestige might not be enough to convince everyone.
Therefore, cultivating her own loyal followers was necessary.
“Senior Sister Xiaoxing is a good candidate. Her aptitude is good, and she has a very high opinion of Yingying, admiring you greatly. For Yingying, she is a rare talent.”
“I understand. I don’t want to abandon Junior Sister Xiaoxing either.”
Luo Yingying thought of the shy and excited girl in front of her and couldn’t bear to.
“But, Changsheng, I don’t have anyone I can deploy right now… It’s my sister who controls Wuhua Palace, and I don’t have any real power. Even if I give an order, it still has to be approved by my sister.”
Luo Yingying was a perfect example of having the will but not the power.
Furthermore, as the Young Palace Mistress, she could not personally take risks, as it would invite opposition from the entire Sect.
“Who says there isn’t? Am I not here?”
Ye Changsheng took a step forward.
“I listen to Yingying very well, and I don’t need the Palace Mistress’s permission.”
“Common sense dictates that this is very dangerous!”
“It’s okay, don’t you trust me yet? Don’t forget, you and I were the only ones who survived back then.”
Ye Changsheng’s words triggered Luo Yingying’s memory.
Yes, Ye Changsheng was not someone who easily died. He was very smart and knew how to achieve his goals while protecting himself.
“Alright, then Changsheng, I’ll leave this to you.” Luo Yingying agreed.
However, even if Luo Yingying hadn’t agreed, Ye Changsheng would have gone.
Because he was very concerned about Bai Qi from the Demon Heart Palace.
Vaguely, Ye Changsheng had a premonition that this matter was not unrelated to him.
He wanted to determine the situation.
“Don’t worry, I’ll handle it. I’ll bring Senior Sister Xiaoxing and the others back.”
“Changsheng, I forbid you from getting into trouble.”
Luo Yingying stood up, hugged Ye Changsheng, and kissed him on the cheek.
…
After a day of sword flight, Zhong Yanhan and Zhou Bujue had arrived in the depths of the Southern Region.
Because this mission was quite dangerous, it was assigned to the True Disciples as an opportunity for them to train.
In the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, a Sect called the Feiwu Sect was attacked by the Demon Race. It was rumored that the Demon Heart Palace was responsible.
The righteous Sects of the Southern Region decided to join forces and send their disciples to investigate.
White Emperor Sword Sect, Jade Dao Palace, Spirit Heaven Temple, Purple Cloud Pavilion.
The White Emperor Sword Sect goes without saying.
Jade Dao Palace, a top-tier Talisman Sect on Qixia Isle, specialized in the Art of Talisman Cultivation.
Spirit Heaven Temple was also a top-tier Buddhist Sect on Qixia Isle. Its cultivation techniques were righteous and fierce, capable of both offense and defense. Those who reached great success possessed an indestructible Vajra body.
Purple Cloud Pavilion was similar to the White Emperor Sword Sect, also a Dao Sect. Its disciples were all exceptionally beautiful.
However, while the White Emperor Sword Sect focused on Sword Cultivators, Purple Cloud Pavilion emphasized the balance between Qi and Sword.
The Heavenly prodigies of the Southern Region gathered outside the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains.
“White Emperor Sword Sect, Zhou Bujue.” Zhou Bujue seemed unenthusiastic, introducing himself dryly.
Everyone knew his identity anyway, as he was currently the most prominent young cultivator closest to the Nascent Soul Realm.
“White Emperor Sword Sect, Azure Peak True Disciple, Zhong Yanhan.” Zhong Yanhan also briefly introduced herself.
After all, Ye Changsheng had instructed her to speak less to minimize any potential flaws.
Seeing Zhou Bujue’s attitude, everyone found it strange. Zhou Bujue used to be a spirited and promising Sword Hero!
Now he looked like a drunkard, his wine gourd never leaving his hand. What had happened was truly intriguing.
“Haha, Brother Zhou, it’s been a while. Why have you become so fond of drinking?” Chen Zhuo of Jade Dao Palace chuckled.
At the same time, Chen Zhuo saw Zhong Yanhan and was slightly surprised. Besides Lu Yue, there was such a beauty in the White Emperor Sword Sect?
Zhou Bujue recognized him. Chen Zhuo had a cultivation of Golden Core Realm Layer Six. He had considerable attainments in Talisman Cultivation and had also experienced many fortuitous encounters, but compared to Zhou Bujue, he was still far inferior.
Strictly speaking, he was a lower-tier version.
Therefore, Chen Zhuo had always considered Zhou Bujue a rival, while Zhou Bujue paid him no mind.
“Wandering the mortal world with a sword is already madness; with wine, I can ascend to the heavens!”
Zhou Bujue ignored him and took a hearty gulp of strong liquor.
Everyone felt that Zhou Bujue had changed entirely and sighed.
Especially Ning Ke of Purple Cloud Pavilion.
Ning Ke was also a well-known and beautiful young Cultivator, with a cultivation of Golden Core Realm Layer Four. She had heard many legends about Zhou Bujue in the past and admired him somewhat.
But seeing him today, she was truly disappointed. He was just a drunkard!
She introduced herself politely and said no more.
“Spirit Heaven Temple, Fayyan. Greetings to all.”
Upon seeing the monk, Zhong Yanhan frowned.
If this guy wasn’t wearing a kasaya, she would have thought he was some kind of ruffian. Although a Buddhist practitioner, he did not conceal the ferocity on his face at all.
Zhong Yanhan sensed his aura. He should be at the late stage of the Golden Core Realm.
“I have been to the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains to eliminate demons before. If you don’t mind, let me lead the way.”
In the past, Zhou Bujue would have led.
But Zhou Bujue appeared so dispirited now, as if he were just going through the motions for the Sect mission, so no one expected anything from him.
Others had no objections.
Led by Fayyan, they entered the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains and headed for the location of the Feiwu Sect.
As soon as they entered the mountains, they saw an old man walking with vigorous strides, stepping over the grass and singing as he hurried down the mountain.
“Langliga lang, langliga lang~ The sunny day is so beautiful, with red flowers and green grass. I run forward with a happy heart, traversing mountains until I am old!”
Upon seeing the old man, Fayyan’s expression changed drastically. He used movement techniques to chase after him, blocking his path with killing intent.
“Old man, I can tell at a glance that you are not human!”
“Ah?” The old man was stunned.
“Audacious demonic creature, I will reveal your true form! Great Power Heavenly Dragon!”
