Chapter 10 010 Some funny things came to mind~

Before the holidays, all the junior cultivators would gather at the Jade Platform of Tianyuan Mansion to receive a few more words of instruction from the mansion's immortal master before dispersing to return home.

Such occasions are usually quite serious, but now there are bursts of barely suppressed laughter.

Perhaps because cultivation is so tedious, the junior cultivators of Tianyuan Mansion spread news among themselves quite quickly.

This is big news.

Jiang Yingxue couldn't help but turn her face to look at Shen Xiaochuan standing next to her.

Shen Xiaochun had a bag slung across her shoulder, embroidered with yellow flowers and green leaves, and it was quite bulging.

Jiang Yingxue thought to herself that was natural, as living things could not be placed in the magic treasure bag.

She quickly reached out and stuffed the black and pink cat paw that was sticking out of Xiao Chan's bag back in.

She absolutely couldn't let anyone find out! Jiang Yingxue's heart was pounding, she was so nervous, it was as if she had done something wrong.

Shen Xiaochun wasn't nervous at all. She even turned her head and whispered to Jiang Yingxue with a smile, "Isn't it good? Shen Si is very intelligent. It knows you're good to me, so it won't show its claws to you."

The little cat in the bag meowed softly, indicating its agreement with Shen Xiaochun.

Jiang Yingxue was almost fainting. She put her finger to her lips and gently shushed him.

Xiao Chan really doesn't know how dangerous things are!

Tianyuan Prefecture has many rules, and it's not an easy place to stay. Sect Leader Xie wants a good reputation and won't let Tianyuan Prefecture break its rules, so many things won't be brought to the public eye.

However, privately, every year there are always some minor repairmen who have to retire due to core instability, such as "emotional instability".

But when facing Shen Xiaochun, Jiang Yingxue couldn't say many things.

Before me stood Shen Xiaochuan, her lips red and teeth white, her snow-white skin flawless and radiant with a healthy, vibrant blush, as adorable as the sweetest apple. Though she hadn't fully blossomed, she was already a beauty in the making.

It makes people feel better without even realizing it.

Jiang Yingxue didn't want her to leave.

The Rong family's patriarch, Rong Yuejun, has returned today.

Rong Yuejun exuded an aura of frost and snow, as if an ever-present chill swirled around her. Her silver robes seemed woven from moonlight, flowing with a soft, clear glow, untouched by dust. Her jet-black hair cascaded down her back, neatly held in place by a single, plain silver hairpin. A few strands brushed against her sculpted profile, further emphasizing her exquisite features and eyes as pale as glass.

The Rong family has two daughters. The elder daughter, Rong Yuejun, has a sharp and decisive personality and is a sword immortal who has already entered the realm of immortals. The younger daughter, Rong Ying, is more lively and is engaged to the Xie family. However, although Rong Ying and Xie Chengbi's marriage is arranged, they are childhood sweethearts and their relationship is ultimately very good.

Now, Rong Yuejun is in charge of the Rong family, and she has always doted on her younger sister. Although Rong Ying is married, she is still very much loved and cared for by her older sister.

Rong Yuejun was usually ruthless, but she showed a little gentleness in front of her twin sister.

Rong Ying: "This time, when my elder sister went on her mission, she showed no mercy to the Tian Shuang Sect and dealt with the sect leader Lin Qi fairly. That Lin Qi embezzled spirit mines and thought that by currying favor with the Rong family, he could get away with it. In fact, my elder sister didn't care about his attempts to please her at all."

Rong Yuejun hummed in agreement, a cold smile playing on her lips, and said, "Originally, privately embezzling spirit mines wasn't a big deal. Lin Qi seemed sensible and loyal to our Rong family, so taking him in as an outer disciple wouldn't be a problem. It's a pity he can't speak properly, flattering me by saying he's the number one female sword immortal in the four realms."

Rong Ying also feigned anger: "He really doesn't know how to speak. My elder sister is the number one sword immortal in the four realms, but he just had to add the word 'woman' to it. He deserves to die."

Rong Yuejun said calmly, "That's right, so you can't blame me. I'll just do it by the book, cripple his cultivation, and cut off both of his arms."

At this point, a flash of coldness appeared in Rong Yuejun's eyes, but then softened: "When he flatters you, it's only natural for him to give you some benefits. Didn't you spare his life? And you didn't harm his family. He knows what he's doing. Aying, you deserve it, so don't worry about it."

Rong Ying responded with a "yes".

At this time, both Rong Xiao and Rong Tang had returned to the Rong family.

The Rong family has always valued etiquette, and both of them bowed respectfully.

Rong Yuejun spoke kindly to Rong Ying and even more gently to Rong Tang.

She took Rong Tang's hand and pulled her to sit down: "Little Tang, I haven't seen you for four months. I heard that a minor cultivator came to the Yuan Mansion today. He comes from the foot of Mount Sumeru, but he got a magic sword that is better than yours. Xie Qingyu is trying to win people over and put on a show in front of others."

When Xie Qingyu was mentioned, Rong Yuejun's face showed extreme disgust.

When she turned to Rong Tang, Rong Yuejun's expression softened again: "How can my Rong family's daughter be outdone by others, let alone someone from the foot of Mount Sumeru? I have already asked you to find a phoenix tail feather, which will be fused with your Azure Phoenix in a few days to upgrade your sword grade."

Rong Tang couldn't help but laugh and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Aunt."

She was aloof and arrogant when she was in Tianyuan Prefecture, but now she acts somewhat like a child in front of her elders at home.

Rong Yuejun patted her shoulder and smiled slightly.

All of this was reflected in Rong Xiao's eyes, Rong Xiao's eyes were always dark and calm.

For Yu Rongxiao, his mother was always like this, always chatting and laughing with Xiaotang and his aunt.

However, Rong Yuejun was much colder and more stern towards Rong Xiao.

Perhaps because he is the son of the head of the family, he is inevitably stricter.

Rong Xiao's face remained expressionless, which no one else found strange.

Rong Ying was not worried about Rong Xiao at all. In Rong Ying's opinion, although Rong Yuejun was extremely strict with Rong Xiao, she also let him learn the best skills and use the best magical artifacts.

But Xie Huaize is different.

Rong Ying: "I'm afraid you'll have to put in a lot of effort, elder sister. The hardest thing about having twins is treating them equally, otherwise they'll cause a huge fuss. Everything has to be the same. Huai Ze and Tang'er are twins, a boy and a girl. Now that he's traveling with his master, if one of them is pregnant, the other will definitely be fighting over it."

Rong Yuejun hummed in agreement and said, "That's true."

She gave Rong Ying face, but her expression wasn't particularly warm.

When Rong Ying gave birth to twins, one child took the surname Xie and the other Rong. As a result, Rong Yuejun treated Rong Tang very well, but was indifferent to Xie Huaize and didn't care much about him.

Rong Ying will definitely have to put in more effort.

After speaking for a while, Rong Yuejun dismissed the two children and spoke to Rong Ying alone.

Some things are not suitable for children to hear.

Rong Yuejun: "I heard that these days you have been questioning Xie Chengbi's attendants repeatedly, always asking about things in the mortal realm."

Rong Ying blushed slightly, feeling a little embarrassed: "It's nothing important, elder sister, you don't need to worry about me."

Rong Yuejun remained silent for a moment.

Rong Ying and Xie Chengbi were a loving couple, a fact known to all.

But some thoughts are hard to contain.

Rong Yuejun has a strong personality and is very proud in front of others, but now, looking at her younger sister, a strange tenderness appeared on her face.

The tenderness was tinged with a hint of pity.

Rong Yuejun said, "You're just trying to keep Xie Chengbi from cheating and you want to control him."

"Xiaoying, it's not worth putting too much thought into this. In fact, I didn't approve of the marriage alliance with the Xie family in the first place."

Rong Ying blushed deeply and responded softly, clearly unwilling to continue the conversation.

In this way, Rong Yuejun's words were only brief and to the point.

Tianyuan Prefecture gave out a week off. Li Yao came to pick up Shen Xiaochan. Because Young Master Mu loved to cause trouble, many parents from lower realms simply didn't enter Yuanyuan Heaven to avoid the hassle, and all waited on the Heavenly Ladder like Li Yao.

As soon as Shen Xiaochuan was on vacation, she was full of energy, like a horse that had broken free of its reins, galloping over with great joy.

She took Li Yao's arm and looked around, saying, "Neither Mother nor Uncle Yin have come."

Li Yao: "The sect leader has been very busy these past few days, I don't know how much he has to worry about."

She pointed a finger at Shen Xiaochun's head and said, "It's a good thing you've been behaving yourself these past two days, otherwise the three of us really wouldn't have been able to get away."

With Shen Zhiwei not around, things would be much easier to handle, Shen Xiaochun secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

She said, "My mother is too busy to take care of herself, so Uncle Yin will definitely keep her company. But Sister Li treats me the best, and I like you the most."

It's no secret that Yin Wujiu likes Shen Zhiwei.

Li Yao listened to Shen Xiaochun's flattery without being moved: "Pah! Stop with the sweet talk. I know you too well, and I don't know what kind of trouble you've caused, that you're eyeing me so intently. Don't tell me we're best friends, it scares me."

Shen Xiaochun looked up: "That's because Sister Li spoils me the most."

Her eyes were watery, and her skin was fair with a rosy glow, like a steamed longevity peach bun.

Although Li Yao was stubborn, she couldn't help but feel soft-hearted. Shen Xiaochuan was a little rascal, but also a sweetheart, a lovable little devil who was incredibly cute.

Li Yao thought about it and began to believe it. The sect leader was a strict mother who could see through her daughter's little tricks at a glance, and only Shen Zhiwei could control Shen Xiaochun, this mischievous monkey. As for Yin Wujiu, he was like an old woman, meticulous in his care, but he was always nagging and always liked to start from when Shen Xiaochun was a tiny baby.

Li Yao and Shen Xiaochun get along well, and they sometimes fool around together. Li Yao also often covers for Shen Xiaochun.

Xiao Chan was also the closest person to him.

Thinking of this, Li Yao couldn't help but smile, and the corners of her lips quietly turned up.

When the two returned to Mount Sumeru, people along the way kept secretly looking at Shen Xiaochun and pointing at her.

Although it seemed to have no malicious intent, it was still rather strange.

Shen Xiaochun hesitated. Was it because she was the first junior cultivator in the first level of heaven to be admitted to Tianyuan Palace? Not to mention that she now possessed a beautiful magic sword.

When they arrived at the Bixia Sect, the sect leader, Shen Zhiwei, had not yet returned.

Nan Yulou was there, and Shi Miaoxue was also there; both of the Bixia Sect's elders were present today.

Nan Yulou had been stood up by Shen Zhiwei for several days, and his initial impatience had subsided, replaced by a calm and composed demeanor. A serene tranquility shone on his handsome face, for after all, Sect Leader Shen would eventually return.

Today, Nan Yulou had also taken great care in his attire. He wore a wide-sleeved purple silk robe with a subtle pattern, and his black hair was simply held up with a white jade hairpin. Although it appeared simple, the hairpin shimmered with a spiritual light under the sunlight, indicating that the jade was of superior quality and was a top-grade spiritual object.

Nan Yulou was already beautiful, and with this kind of attire, she became even more dashing and debonair. There are very few people of such refined character at the foot of Mount Sumeru.

After all, while there are certainly good-looking cultivators, very few possess the noble air of a young master from a prominent family like Nan Yulou.

Just like Shi Miaoxue standing next to Nan Yulou, Shi Miaoxue was also a beautiful woman, and her clothes were neat and clean, with nothing inappropriate about them.

Although Shi Miaoxue was not improperly dressed, she did not exude an air of nobility. Her sleeves were not wide and her skirt was not loose, which made it convenient for her to work in the alchemy room, but it made her less ethereal and otherworldly when she moved.

Shi Miaoxue also simply wore a jade hairpin, but although the hairpin looked similar, it lacked the quality of Nan Yulou's jade hairpin. It is said that her mother was once favored by the Nan Sect Leader and was also rewarded with several high-grade spiritual items.

As the saying goes, clothes make the man, and Shi Miaoxue looked much less impressive standing next to Nan Yulou.

Despite this, Nan Yulou and Shi Miaoxue were quite affectionate with each other and never showed any dislike. They also had intimate interactions.

Therefore, when the two of them appeared together, Shi Miaoxue would blush slightly.

As the young girl's heart began to stir with love, she was utterly captivated by Nan Yulou.

However, things seemed different today. Shi Miaoxue had a cold face, and Nan Yulou's expression was clearly somewhat embarrassed.

Li Yao, observing the expressions and demeanor, naturally understood what was going on.

She wrote this little yellow story.

Although it was somewhat unethical, Li Yao couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips into a smile, which she quickly suppressed.

She concealed herself quickly, so Shen Xiaochun didn't miss seeing it.

Shen Xiaochun: "Sister Li, what made you so happy?"

Li Yao: "I was just thinking about some happy things."

She added, "Children shouldn't ask too many questions."

Shen Xiaochun thought to herself, "They're trying to fool a child!" She guessed that Sister Li had secretly done something bad.