Chapter 79 079 Northern Region
Next, Song Chi began to circulate his spiritual energy as instructed, and took out the White Jade Pill to swallow.
Moreover, he took out two white jade pills at once, both of which were of the highest quality.
Even if the seven major powers came, they would have to exchange precious resources for a single immortal-grade White Jade Pill; it was truly hard to come by.
However, when Venerable Xueqiao and the other two looked at the two Immortal-grade White Jade Pills, they only slightly twitched their eyelids. Although slightly speechless, they remembered that Xi Ya, this genius of alchemy, was one of Song Chi's close friends, and the four of them were very close. Therefore, taking an extra Immortal-grade White Jade Pill as a backup wasn't unreasonable.
However, given Song Chi's current aptitude, a single Immortal-grade White Jade Pill would naturally suffice.
After swallowing the pill, her spiritual energy began to surge, emanating from her body. Instantly, the spiritual energy spread through the mountains and forests like morning mist. The mountains and forests, which were originally covered in white snow, were melted by the snow in a short time, and tender leaves sprouted from the branches, soon turning the branches green.
This was originally a sign of spring returning to the earth, arising from the interaction between spiritual power and the earth when the Wood Spirit Root was on the right path. Venerable Xueqiao had witnessed Nie Yunhuai's situation when he was on the right path, so he was not surprised.
However, Song Chi's Spring Rejuvenation Technique was indeed more vibrant than Yun Huai's back then. This was probably because his Heavenly Spirit Root was of the righteous path and possessed an added wisp of immortal energy.
Both Venerable Xueqiao and Nie Yunhuai held this view.
However, after a while, when spring returned and awakened the small animals and insects, a scene of things rolling around everywhere came into view. Even Nie Yunhuai couldn't help but twitch his face slightly at this moment.
Moreover, even someone at the Nascent Soul stage like him was slightly agitated by the dispersing spiritual mist, and his mind wavered somewhat.
Not to mention that Mo Shubai was only at the Nascent Soul stage, and his face gradually turned a light red.
In the end, Venerable Xueqiao glanced at him and swept away the lingering spiritual mist with a flick of his spiritual power.
This time, Venerable Xueqiao's sealing of dozens of miles of mountains and forests was correct, because Song Chi's Spring Returns to Earth technique almost completely awakened the sealed mountains and forests, creating a scene of lush greenery and gentle breezes everywhere. Apart from some unsightly scenes, it was quite a good immortal technique.
This process took half an hour, after which Song Chi began to recover his spiritual energy.
Once all the spiritual energy she had gained from connecting with the earth was withdrawn, her expression suddenly relaxed.
Then a light, graceful, and pure spirit took flight and flew away joyfully in the blink of an eye.
A righteous Nascent Soul cultivator has truly stepped into the immortal realm, having shed all worldly impurities. The ease and joy of roaming the world at this time goes without saying.
This is the same divine insight that Venerable Xueqiao and his companions had when they were on the righteous path.
But after chasing the spirit for tens of thousands of miles, Venerable Xueqiao gave a word of advice: "That's enough, let's go back!"
Song Chi then obediently flew back, merging with his physical body. He quickly regained his solemn and dignified appearance, using his spiritual power to cleanse his entire body one last time.
At this point, the righteous path is complete. Next comes the tribulation of lightning!
The three of them were still somewhat worried at the time, after all, Song Chi was now a Heavenly Spiritual Root of Metal, Water, and Wood, and the lightning tribulation would probably be extremely terrifying.
Although the magnitude of the tribulation lightning is related to the cultivator's aptitude before cleansing their spiritual root, it would still be troublesome if a celestial spiritual root that has completely cleansed all impurities were not included in this category.
Who knew that the first lightning strike was only about the size of two fingers.
The three of them remained silent, but also felt relieved.
The first lightning tribulation only caused Song Chi to bleed slightly from the corner of his mouth; he didn't even need to take any healing pills and recovered quickly.
The second lightning tribulation did indeed look quite impressive, with electric threads enveloping several mountains near Xianlan Mountain.
In reality, only the size of a teacup was struck by actual lightning; the faint electric currents were merely some residual energy dissipating.
With Song Chi's current Nascent Soul cultivation level, withstanding this lightning tribulation is nothing.
Even so, Song Chi, at the center of the electric filament, still glanced at Venerable Xueqiao. The implication was clear: "Master, you don't care about me anymore; you won't even give me a precious treasure to withstand the heavenly lightning."
Venerable Xueqiao said irritably, "I will take action when needed. Besides, heavenly lightning can temper the body and is beneficial to your cultivation."
Although Song Chi said "oh," his expression still suggested that he was reluctant to part with his precious treasure.
Shu Bai looked aloof and didn't seem like a foolish or incompetent person. Song Chi had just shown a pitiful expression when he had already summoned his spiritual treasure.
But what's the use of spoiling her like that? That girl has no heart at all.
Venerable Xueqiao stopped her speechlessly, but ultimately gave Song Chi a common spiritual treasure as a token gesture, which finally satisfied the girl. That brat!
However, this time the lightning tribulation did knock Song Chi to the ground, causing him to vomit several mouthfuls of blood.
As she got up, she secretly wiped away a tear. Venerable Xueqiao: "..." She's never suffered before!
Others' tribulations were dozens of times greater than hers. The Cui family's was more than a hundred times greater. That little girl truly lived up to her destiny; even as she rose from the pool of blood, her face remained resolute. Even Venerable Xueqiao couldn't help but feel a pang of pity and respect. Such a spirit was truly worthy of the fate of a chosen one.
The one in front of her had only suffered a minor lightning tribulation, at most sustaining some injuries. She secretly shed a tear.
Not daring to let them see, she quietly wiped it away and then swallowed a healing pill.
Venerable Xueqiao immediately noticed the look of pity in Shu Bai's eyes, though his expression remained as cold as ever. But could he really hide it from him?
Not to mention Shu Bai, even that brat Yun Huai secretly showed a hint of pity.
Venerable Xueqiao was speechless. This brat seemed indifferent to everyone, extremely cold-hearted. In reality, he was utterly spineless!
The third tribulation lightning strike, based on Xueqiao Venerable's consistent understanding of Song Chi, is likely to be quite terrifying this time.
After all, this person had already entangled in the karma of death even when she was on the Foundation Establishment path, and twenty or thirty people had died at her hands when she was on the Golden Core path.
Having experienced the secret realm again, although Song Chi emerged looking completely harmless, Venerable Xueqiao suspected that this little rascal had probably gotten himself involved in some similar karmic entanglements.
To everyone's surprise, this third lightning tribulation was even lighter than the second, without a trace of blood. It was clear that this time, she had truly become obedient.
That makes sense. Twenty years ago in that secret realm, wasn't that brat almost seduced by Hua Shalan, the disciple of the Jade Ruins Holy Sect, and then she probably didn't experience any real crisis afterward. So, out of sheer boredom, she dug up two peach seedlings in the secret realm and couldn't wait to plant them in the Cui family's peach garden as soon as she got back.
It's estimated that no one provoked her, so she didn't kill anyone in retaliation.
Xueqiao Venerable naturally understood Song Chi's character. He was simply someone who wouldn't offend others unless provoked—a good child. But he knew Song Chi would be ruthless when he did act, which reassured Xueqiao even more. Excessive gentleness was never a good thing!
Thus, the three tribulations of lightning passed. Song Chi quickly finished her work, and the Venerable Xue Qiao simply sealed Yunxi Residence, allowing her to continue nurturing her spiritual power.
This righteous path to the Nascent Soul stage is now complete.
Venerable Xueqiao sealed the Xianlan Mountain area for three days before releasing it.
Even though it was sealed, some wisps of the righteous energy still managed to escape. Keen-eyed observers spotted the squirrels huddled together and rolled around in the dissipated spiritual mist.
Cui Luoying and Xue Rongzhan happened to see it at that moment, and both of their faces twitched slightly.
Then they also guessed the direction Song Chi was heading. To be honest, neither of them was surprised.
When Ye Qingyu and the others saw several pairs of moths by the stream, they all wore expressions of disbelief, yet also a sense of comprehension that seemed perfectly reasonable.
Then Jiang Linyue quickly let out a few muffled laughs. "I knew it would be like this!"
Then, her laughter faded. Since Song Chi's true path was focused on desire among the seven emotions and six desires, it proved that she hadn't fallen in love.
Ye Qingyu's expression was the worst at that moment; her face darkened, and she quickly flew away.
Because Venerable Xueqiao was so secretive, the other Venerables became curious and came to examine the area around the seal closely.
Upon learning the situation, they simply shook their heads and smiled.
Most of the Venerables felt that this was no big deal. The cultivation world even had the Harmony Cultivation Technique; if a righteous path cultivator with a wood spirit root couldn't tolerate even arousing desire, then shouldn't those who practiced the Harmony Cultivation Technique be nailed to the pillar of shame?
Venerable Xueqiao was indeed too upright.
Three days later, Song Chi finished nurturing her spiritual energy. After bathing and washing up, she changed her clothes and went up the mountain to report to her master.
As soon as I stepped outside, I saw a sky full of crimson, pushing away the darkness of the snowy night. It swept across the sky from north to south in an instant, like a crimson jade disc, enveloping the mountains and rivers in a crimson hue.
Then came a muffled roar, like spring thunder, from underground!
Then, a cloud of mist, like snowflakes, rolled and roared across the sky. The Azure Sword Sect was thousands of miles away from the icy lake, yet they could still smell the cold air of ice crystals from the mist.
Song Chi immediately leaped up and landed beside his master and Mo Shubai, who had already sensed the commotion.
The cold wind was blowing, and my master said, "The northern ice plains have been disturbed by a Celestial Spirit Realm."
Song Chi was speechless and couldn't help but purse her lips. After all, it was a familiar taste, and the secret realm had erupted prematurely again. Perhaps it would have erupted even if she had waited until she went to the banquet to flatter someone beforehand.
Now, things are really messed up. They haven't even seen the person yet, and they're already rushing towards the northern ice plains. Who knows if the secret realm will suddenly erupt in full force before all the sects can arrive? You can never be sure what will happen.
At that moment, the bells of the sect's Respect for Teachers Hall rang loudly, signaling the sect leader's call for the elders to attend a meeting.
"Shubai, come with me to the Respect for Teachers Hall."
The master immediately took Mo Shubai away, and then turned back and said.
"Chi'er, you don't need to go to the secret realm this time."
What? Master, I can't not go! You might not believe it, but she too is that destined one. It concerns the lifting of the seal on the Ascension Platform and the prosperity of this realm for the next 100,000 years.
She was determined to visit that secret realm no matter what!
However, before she could speak, her master swept her back to Yunxi Residence with a flick of his sleeve.
"Your Nascent Soul has just been established; you should stay at Yunxi Residence and nurture your spiritual power!"
They called it nurturing, but actually they sealed off her little house. Master—you! Ouch.
Song Chi paced back and forth in the courtyard like an ant on a hot plate. Her master, now at the Ascension Realm, possessed a truly profound and indestructible seal. She used all her magical treasures, yet none could penetrate it even slightly.
If she can't go to the secret realm, she'll be poisoned...
Just as she was helplessly covering her head, she suddenly heard the sound of a bronze cauldron being born, accompanied by the sound of spiritual energy being spewed out!
Song Chi's face instantly lit up. She knew this one!
This is the birth of the Grandmaster's Karma Cauldron. It's estimated that the Grandmaster will be selecting people again this time! This section isn't in the book, but this time any Nascent Soul disciple who is willing to participate can go.
However, this change was a lifesaver. As the founding ancestor, Immortal Lord Qingxiao held the highest authority in the Azure Sword Sect. Once he manifested his power, the entire sect would naturally obey his commands. This was both a sect rule and the source of the sect's boundless reverence for their ancestor.
The master also held the grandmaster in the highest esteem, and naturally would not disobey the grandmaster's rules.
Sure enough, after a short while, Song Chi found that the seal on her side had been lifted.
Then a steward came to deliver the order: "All disciples with Nascent Soul cultivation or above, immediately take your tokens to the Hall of Respect for Teachers."
Song Chi immediately looked around the room and found that there was nothing he needed to bring, so he instantly disappeared.
As they approached the Respect for Teachers Hall, they saw numerous enormous flying ships rising into the sky from the southeast guest courtyard. Meanwhile, the other sects were rapidly rushing out of the Azure Sword Sect.
It seems they're preparing to head directly towards the northern ice plains. To Song Chi's relief, they didn't rush north by tearing open a teleportation scroll.
If that's the case, it only proves that the secret realm could erupt at any moment. In this urgent situation, each sect had no choice but to reluctantly use their precious teleportation scrolls.
In this way, it should still be the same as in the book, where we can rest for a month or two after arriving at the Ice and Snow Lake before the secret realm fully erupts.
Then she still has time to infiltrate the Wen family and obtain the Silver Bell Grass!
Song Chi turned around and soon landed in front of the Respect for Teachers Hall. Sure enough, he saw a huge golden bronze cauldron, twice the size of the previous two, emitting immortal mist that was constantly rising in the air above the Respect for Teachers Hall.
At this time, almost all the disciples of the sect with cultivation levels above the Nascent Soul stage had arrived. The sect originally only had about twenty Nascent Soul cultivators, but recently, a new generation of young cultivators has emerged like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. There were now forty or fifty of them present!
The elders were all quite old, and they felt a little embarrassed standing among the younger disciples.
However, when the tokens were placed into the bronze cauldron, the elders immediately showed expressions of determination. It seemed that as long as they were chosen by their master, the elders would put on their best and make a big splash in the secret realm.
Soon, tokens jumped out of the bronze cauldron and landed in the hands of the disciples.
The elders all smiled regretfully; their tokens were still inside the bronze cauldron, meaning they hadn't been chosen by their grandmaster.
Almost every young disciple had a token.
As Song Chi held the white jade token in her hand, she saw her master glare at her fiercely from a distance. This made her quickly straighten her upturned lips and immediately adopt a solemn expression.
But it was too late, and he still attracted another scornful look from his master.
It's clear that if it weren't for the Grandmaster's selection, even if she threw a tantrum on the ground, the Grandmaster wouldn't have let her go to the secret realm.
Song Chi couldn't help but silently offer incense to his grandmaster in his heart. "Your calculations were flawless!"
Venerable Xueqiao didn't intend to hinder Song Chi's opportunity. Such a celestial realm is rare and hard to come by; every cultivator would want to compete for it.
But this girl's spiritual root has already been cleansed. Although her path to enlightenment has been crooked, she is still a righteous Nascent Soul cultivator. As long as he keeps a close eye on her and prevents her from overusing her wood spiritual root and going astray, she will definitely reach the Nascent Soul stage.
As for the Ascension Realm, that depends entirely on the girl's comprehension.
Therefore, he didn't want Song Chi to go to those secret realms again, in case he encountered a desperate situation.
That's one point. The second is that the attack power of the Wood Spirit Root Immortal Technique is actually significantly lower after reaching the Nascent Soul stage. This can be corroborated by Yun Huai; at the same cultivation level, he could easily defeat Yun Huai with just one hand.
Since this secret realm is entirely populated by Nascent Soul cultivators, almost all of them are at the same level, and most of them are even more powerful than Song Chi, how will she fight if she encounters someone who is hostile to her?
There was no other way but to escape.
Thirdly, this brat stopped and glanced towards the southeast guest courtyard before arriving at the Respect for Teachers Hall. Her expression showed she was intently focused on the Jade Ruins Holy Sect, even displaying an anxious and regretful look. Without a doubt, she was after that Wen family brat.
In recent years, except for the few years she went into seclusion to achieve enlightenment, this brat never wrote a letter to that kid from the Jade Ruins Holy Sect. Otherwise, even when she was exhausted from cultivation, this brat would jump up and write a letter to Wen Xiujin first.
Although the first sentence was usually written in a very messy manner, saying something like "To my lifelong friend," Venerable Xueqiao only glanced at this sentence and didn't look at it much, after all, this was Song Chi's private matter.
In short, this brat, after much deliberation, attracted a bunch of talented young men, but in the end, she seems to have fallen for the one from the Wen family.
But those kinds of families aren't easy to marry into. Venerable Xueqiao had previously considered breaking them up, but fortunately, that Wen family brat probably didn't want to be lifelong friends with this brat and was too angry to reply. This awkward situation only needed to keep Song Chi locked up for a few more years.
Given her somewhat fickle nature, she'll probably forget about it after a few years.
Who knew another secret realm would appear, and the Grandmaster would get involved too? This brat is definitely going to that secret realm this time!
Having reached the Immortal Ascension Realm, one gains a natural connection to the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Venerable Xueqiao knew that the secret realm would be extremely dangerous this time, so he couldn't help but instruct Shubai, "Keep a close eye on that brat in the secret realm!"
Shu Bai naturally nodded in agreement, his eyes filled with solemnity. However, Venerable Xue Qiao also knew that once they went to that secret realm, they would have no choice. It was possible that the senior and junior brothers and sisters would be left behind, after all, Shu Bai was the protector of that person from the Cui family, and it was very likely that they would be connected to that person by fate.
So, this brat... sigh!
Venerable Xueqiao was quite troubled.
"Disciples, board the flying boat!" At this moment, the sect's deacon issued the order from the red flying boat.
The sect leader, True Person Xuanwei, came over and inquired, "Will the Venerable One proceed on this journey?"
Venerable Xueqiao nodded. With those two disciples there, how could he not go? Moreover, this secret realm was crucial to the unsealing of the Flying Immortal Platform, so he naturally had to go as well. Although he couldn't interfere in the secret realm itself, he could perhaps do his part in other areas.
“Then we’ll have Venerable One and Venerable Jade Balance overseeing things,” said True Man Xuanwei.
Venerable Xueqiao and Venerable Yuheng were usually away on business, so they nodded. Venerable Yuheng was already present.
Then, after the disciples boarded the flying boats, the two Venerables and four Elders brought up the rear. Just as the three flying boats were about to rush out of the sect...
"Wait a minute!" Suddenly, a woman's clear voice called out.
Then a figure in cyan flashed and landed on the flying boat where Venerable Xueqiao was.
"Nonsense! What are you doing here, child?" Then came the rebuke from Venerable Xueqiao.
"Master, I've come to deliver something to my third junior sister. I'll be leaving soon." It was You Qin, the second disciple of Venerable Xueqiao.
She was still at the Golden Core stage at this time, but was not on this trip. Presumably she had something urgent to say, she jumped onto the flying boat and soon landed to bow and apologize to the sect's steward.
Venerable Xueqiao then gestured, "Let's set off!"
Only then did the flying boat break through the billowing immortal mist and rush out of the sect, heading straight north.
Song Chi was in a separate flying boat with his master and senior brother. Since they were all disciples with Nascent Soul cultivation, the sect used seven or eight flying boats to ensure that everyone had their own private room.
Since Venerable Xueqiao had already reached the Ascension Realm, he traveled alone in a flying boat as a sign of respect.
You Qin rushed over earlier, handed Song Chi a storage ring, and then said with a smile.
"These clothes and accessories were all bought by our senior brother for us fellow disciples. He just made new clothes recently, but because you were on the righteous path before, he didn't have time to give them to you."
"I've left all the bright colors for you, and I even had someone tailor the clothes myself. I don't know if you'll like them, Third Sister."
"Wear these new clothes and jewelry as much as you want. No need to have them inspected by Senior Brother. You and I both know that Senior Brother is a wealthy man!"
After saying this, she jumped off the flying boat with a grin, under her master's reproachful gaze.
When Song Chi looked into the storage ring, he was instantly dazzled by the cloud-like fabric and the gemstone headdress.
Honestly, her second senior sister really came to her rescue this time, relieving her immediate crisis. For the past twenty years, she had been focused on cultivation and enlightenment, and had no time to pay attention to trivial matters like clothing. Since her mother had recently successfully established her foundation in the righteous path, Song Chi had strictly forbidden her from wasting time making clothes for her, emphasizing that consolidating her cultivation was the priority.
Therefore, the clothes in her storage ring have been worn for...twenty years. She hasn't had a chance to replace them!
But she was going to visit the Wen family no matter what, and for such a family, she had to dress elegantly to avoid being looked down upon. So when she saw these clothes, she couldn't help but beam with joy.
And as expected of the eldest disciple, he was incredibly generous, providing her with over a dozen new outfits. Most of them were light gold, pale yellow, and white shirts, which were all her favorites. But there were also some vibrant red and purple shirts, especially the peony pink and peach pink shirts, which were absolutely stunning.
In her book, Wen Yujiu mentions that she likes sweet girls in pink shirts. Well, one can only say that her senior brother was truly a lifesaver for her.
Now that she already has pink clothes, it doesn't really matter whether she's sweet or not. In short, it's fine to lean towards that direction a bit.
Most importantly, Mo Shubai was indeed a meticulous person; he had even arranged the headwear for each set of clothes perfectly. He had probably even suggested hairstyles for her, including her preferred styles like the double spiral bun, single spiral bun, or the "Morning Clouds and Fragrant Blossoms" bun. The colors of the accessories matched the clothes; for example, the peach-pink shirt was paired with a small peach blossom hair ornament and a tiny gold butterfly hairpin.
"Senior Brother, you've really gone to so much trouble." After looking at the clothes and headwear, Song Chi couldn't help but cup his hands in thanks.
Mo Shubai smiled faintly. "I just happened to have a new batch of fabric coming out of the house recently, so I brought it over for you two." The Mo family was indeed famous for its weaving, and their skills and aesthetic sense were extremely high, making them well-known in the cultivation world.
But his seemingly casual gift of some fabric was clearly an understatement. The fabric itself was one thing, but the accessories he put into them were quite elaborate. No one else would have been so meticulous.
Having a wealthy senior brother is quite nice. Song Chi's only regret is that he wished he hadn't groped Mo Shubai's breasts when he made that desperate move.
Although Mo Shubai didn't seem to mind the hand that had groped her chest and didn't neglect her because of it, she still felt a little guilty.
She put the storage ring away, while her master closed his eyes.
And they even gave her a sharp look!
It's estimated that their master felt he couldn't bear to watch the two sisters robbing Mo Shubai, a wealthy man.
Song Chi didn't care. She cheerfully gathered her clothes and went to her room next door to meditate. She had just reached the Nascent Soul stage and still needed two or three months to nurture her spirit. She couldn't afford to delay; what if that broken secret realm opened up before her time?
However, this time it didn't happen ahead of schedule. Initially, the sect's flying boat traveled at high speed for half a month, but later they probably received a message from the sect in the northern ice plains. The messenger was none other than Shen Wenyan, who had previously traveled to the north and had now reached the Nascent Soul stage. The secret realm was still slowly absorbing spiritual energy, and it seemed unlikely to erupt within the next six months.
This does align somewhat with the timeline in the book.
In this way, there was no need to spend top-grade spirit stones to travel. However, the flying boat did not travel slowly from then on, and it took three months to reach Qiongyu City by the northern icy lake.
This city is located in the southern part of the vast, snowy lake region, and is one of the most prosperous cities in the north. This is because the Xuan Tian Sword Sect is located just a few hundred miles to the west.
Moreover, the Wen and Su families, two of the eight great cultivation families, are located in the eastern and western suburbs of Qiongyu City.
Qiongyu City, backed by powerful sects and aristocratic families, and situated in a relatively lush and spiritually rich area to the south, boasts a bustling market where merchants from both the north and south gather. Furthermore, the eruption of the secret realm in the icy plains north of the Ice and Snow Lake has drawn cultivators from all over the world, making the streets incredibly crowded and lively.
But pedestrians walking on the road would involuntarily hug their arms and shrink their necks when white fog occasionally drifted in from the north.
This is because the chill emanating from that secret realm is so intense that even across the vast expanse of icy lakes stretching thousands of miles, it still feels bone-chilling.
Despite being a Nascent Soul cultivator, Song Chi felt a chill the moment he stepped out of the cabin. Only after being reprimanded by his master did he quickly put on a thick fur cloak.
The Qingjian Sect's headquarters was chosen to be located on Xiangxue Street, which is near the lake. Although the cold wind was howling, it was one of the most bustling streets in the entire city.
Many sects also chose Xiangxue Street in the northeast to build their guild halls.
The Azure Sword Sect entered the city around the same time as the main force, so their flying boat landed above the guild hall. They could see that more than a dozen other sects were also flying boats floating in the air.
From the farthest point in the northeast, Song Chi spotted the brown-yellow flying boat of the Jade Ruins Holy Sect, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Being closer would make it easier for her to gather information later.
She wasn't sure if the secret realm would erupt prematurely again, so she just wanted to get her hands on the Silver Bell Grass as soon as possible. Therefore, she decided to cause trouble as soon as she disembarked from the flying boat. However, she dared not show the slightest sign of it, as her master had been keeping a very close eye on her lately.
If she stirs up any more scandals, she might be put in solitary confinement before even entering the secret realm.
Therefore, she needed to act quickly and decisively. As soon as Wen Xiujin returned to the Wen family, she would secretly send him an invitation. No matter what, she had to be shameless enough to pay him a visit!
However, Song Chi waited at the guild hall for the next two or three days without receiving any news of Wen Xiujin returning to the Wen family.
She was speechless. This kid was far too rebellious; he was already at his doorstep, yet he planned to pass by without going in.
In later generations, this would be a serious offense. In this era, it's utterly outrageous and needs no explanation.
Then, early that morning, Song Chi watched as a deep red glazed carriage stopped in front of the gate. Su Qiwu boarded the carriage and, amidst the tinkling of bells, soared toward the west gate.
She couldn't help but raise Er Kang's hand, then slammed it against her forehead. How could she be so blind to the bigger picture, forgetting that Su Qiwu was naturally on the Xuan Tian Sword Sect's side? Naturally, he and Wen Yujiu were allies. In the previous instances within the secret realm and immortal palace, Wen Yujiu had been assisting Su Qiwu in obtaining the Flying Immortal Token. How could she have forgotten!
This road is also a viable option! Besides, Su Qiwu spent twenty years in the sect. Although she's been confined, sending a letter or offering seasonal fruits as a gesture of goodwill isn't a simple matter. It's entirely possible to cultivate a good relationship with Su Qiwu!
Most importantly, she had been classmates with Su Qiwu for three years, and she had even... touched his hand. In his dreamlike state, he seemed to still be thinking about that song she sang before she joined the sect...
They were, after all, quite close friends. Yet she went to such lengths, writing a letter to Wen Xiujin, only to receive no reply!
They've been blinded by greed, choosing the far-fetched option over the near one!
Since Su Qiwu had already returned to the Su family, it would be inappropriate for her to approach her so abruptly. Furthermore, considering that she might visit Wen Yujiu at the Wen family through Su Qiwu's side, she couldn't very well bring it up.
Is she supposed to tell him she's interested in the Wen family and ask if they can visit their residence together? Su Qiwu would probably think she's out of her mind!
Forget it, Wen Xiujin's path is still the best one to follow.
However, the next day, Song Chi watched as Wen Yujiu and a man in blue accompanied Su Qiwu to the Qingjian Sect's guild hall to pay respects to their master.
She was summoned to meet Su Baiyu, the elder brother of Su Qiwu, the current young master of the Su family. He was also a Nascent Soul cultivator, and his aptitude was estimated to be exceptional. He would also be participating in that secret realm this time.
Leaving those aside for now, after having tea, the three bid farewell. As they left the courtyard, they overheard Wen Yujiu suggesting they visit his Silver Bell Pavilion that afternoon, saying that his Three Lives Stone Array was already complete.
Su Baiyu seemed very interested in the magic array and readily agreed.
Song Chi watched helplessly as the three left from the second floor, almost raising his hand in tears. "Take me with you! Take me with you!"
Right now, she wanted to suddenly act like a curious child, rush over and say that she was interested in the Three Lives Stone Formation and wanted to go and watch it.
But then, with a flick of his sleeve, his master blinded him, and he could see nothing outside.
Furthermore, her master cursed her in a low voice, "You brat, don't let yourself be unable to walk past every handsome man you see!"
He guessed he was referring to Su Baiyu. This man was the kind of truly gentle and refined gentleman, whose demeanor and mannerisms exuded a tenderness that others lacked. He was also very handsome and seemed to be an extremely affectionate person.
Although he is indeed a handsome and outstanding man, how could she be such a lecher? What kind of person does Master take her for!
Fortunately, her master did not put her in solitary confinement.
Moreover, news came in the evening that that bastard Wen Xiujin had finally returned to the Wen family.
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Author's Note: [doge][doge] This chapter is quite long. If I don't release these transitional chapters all at once, you'll think I'm padding. But I had to write these transitional chapters, there's no other way. [clasped hands]
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