Lingyun Sect is one of the three major sects in the immortal realm. It is powerful and has countless experts guarding it. No one dares to provoke it. It is also the path to immortality that countless people yearn for.
Since the new sect leader took office a thousand years ago, Lingyun Sect has been bustling with visitors, with countless people seeking immortality and enlightenment coming to visit, making it a unique sight in the immortal world.
Lingyun Sect is surrounded by peaks, shrouded in mist, exuding an ethereal aura. A middle-aged man in a white robe stands with his hands behind his back. A gentle breeze lifts his sleeves, causing them to flutter, yet he remains motionless, gazing into the distance.
As far as the eye could see, everything was shrouded in mist and clouds. Through the layers of mist, Kong Tingxuan saw the seekers of the Dao struggling to climb the mountain below. They were giving it their all, gritting their teeth and persevering. They would all become pillars of the Lingyun Sect in the future.
Kong Tingxuan's face was full of satisfaction as he stroked his black beard. Despite the passage of more than a thousand years, he still looked exactly the same as before, without the slightest change.
"Husband, something terrible has happened." A middle-aged woman dressed in white with a beautiful face arrived on a cloud. The first thing she did upon landing was to bow to Kong Tingxuan, her tone respectful and anxious.
“Madam, what’s the rush? If the servants see us, they’ll laugh at us.” Kong Tingxuan frowned slightly and gently reprimanded the woman. Madam Kong didn’t dare to argue and nodded, her anxiety undisguised.
Because he was born in the mortal realm, Kong Tingxuan's family suffered a lot of scorn. As a result, he paid more and more attention to his behavior and tried his best to protect the prestige of the sect leader. Over the past thousand years, this has been quite effective.
"Alright, just say what you need to say." Kong Tingxuan turned his back, exuding an air of authority.
Although Madam Kong felt that Kong Tingxuan looked somewhat unfamiliar, her anxiety prevailed, and she quickly said, "Something terrible has happened! Qingyan has disappeared."
"What?" Kong Tingxuan could no longer maintain his composed expression. His mask shattered instantly, revealing his anxiety and fear.
"Did she sneak out to play? I put her in solitary confinement for a month, and it's common for her to sneak out. Have you looked for her anywhere else?" Kong Tingxuan calmed himself down, and his expression gradually returned to normal.
"This morning I went to deliver breakfast to Qingyan, but when I went in, I found that she was gone, and all her jewelry and clothes were gone from her wardrobe." Madam Kong shook her head, feeling very worried.
She felt a bit resentful towards her husband. If he hadn't insisted on marrying their daughter to the young master of the Tang Clan, her usually well-behaved daughter wouldn't have done something so unconventional.
"That girl must have sneaked out." Kong Tingxuan felt a surge of anger. After all, for over a thousand years, he had always been a man of his word, and who would dare disobey him? Yet, this very daughter, whom he had always doted on, dared to defy him.
This left Kong Tingxuan, whose rapidly inflating masculinity felt somewhat defeated, and even more so, filled with anger at being disobeyed.
"Send people to find her. You must bring that girl back to me." The young master of the Tang Clan will be arriving at the Lingyun Sect soon to discuss the engagement. If the female lead is not there, it will be a huge embarrassment. The Lingyun Sect cannot afford to lose face like that.
In a mountain forest a thousand miles away from Lingyun Sect, countless wild beasts howled and cried out, startling a flock of birds. From afar, one could almost smell the rich, fresh scent of blood.
Hidden among the layers of mountains and forests, a cyan figure moved like a nimble monkey, constantly darting through the woods, leaving only cyan afterimages in its wake. Countless spirit beasts followed closely behind, their eyes gleaming with enraged fury, the surrounding stench of blood further fueling their rage.
In the heart of the forest, the blue figure paused, a long sword suddenly appearing in his hand, his blue robe fluttering in the wind, and he soared into the air.
The monsters below were filled with rage, leaping upwards as if they wanted to drag the soaring shadow down.
The Azure Rainbow Sword in his hand shimmered with a pale blue light. With a casual wave of his hand, Wuyou sent a beam of sword light flying rapidly toward the ground. The magical beasts were most sensitive to danger, but by the time they realized it, it was too late. A sudden explosion rang out, and the entire forest trembled.
Dust and ash rose up from the ground, obscuring the view below, with only a faint, sweet, fishy smell wafting through the air.
Wuyou stood with her hands behind her back, her long sword sheathed, gazing down at the scenery below with a faint smile on her face. She now appeared even more mature, wearing a blue robe embroidered with delicate cloud patterns, a black belt around her waist, and her dark hair was styled high, with a blue ribbon fluttering in the breeze, making her look handsome and mature.
Wuyou smiled faintly as she landed on the ground, her sword swiftly reaping the lives of the remaining magical beasts, each strike scattering petals of blood.
Afterwards, Wuyou efficiently collected the valuable items from the magical beasts. There were about several hundred magical beasts below, and collecting them took a lot of effort, but the harvest was plentiful. The animal hides and crystal cores from these magical beasts were all quite valuable.
The nearest town to the Monster Forest is called Sunset Town, where countless mercenaries gather to gather herbs and hunt monsters. Sunset Town is full of taverns and inns, providing lodging and drinks for the hearty mercenaries.
Sunset Auction House is the premier auction house in Sunset Town. It buys all rare items from the immortal realm and even the mortal realm, offering fair prices and backing the town with strong backing. It is a gathering place for countless mercenaries to trade.
Before even entering the auction house, Wuyou heard countless noises. He stopped and looked at the towering building, where the aura of a powerful figure could be faintly felt. It must be a Golden Core stage cultivator.
Sunset Auction House has three floors, each symbolizing a different level. The first floor is a trading area for common herbs and crystal cores, the second floor deals in elixirs, spiritual weapons, and magical beasts, and the third floor contains rare treasures.
The lobby on the first floor was surrounded by counters except for the main entrance. Wuyou found an empty counter and tapped it with her index finger. The young girl who was doing the accounting snapped out of her reverie, subconsciously bowed slightly in apology, and looked up to see that handsome face.
"Young...Young master, is there anything you need?" The young girl blushed, and her smile became even sweeter, showing that she was quite professional.
"I want to sell materials." Wuyou tapped the table lightly and nodded slightly to the little girl in a friendly manner.
"Okay, please take it out, and I'll calculate it for you." The young girl nodded, already having a good idea of what was going on. The most common items traded in the lobby on the first floor were ordinary herbs and magical beasts below level three; she had seen plenty of those.
Wuyou glanced at the counter and said uncertainly, "Should we take it out now?"
"Yes, we can only calculate the spirit stones for you on the spot." The young girl assumed that Wuyou was a first-time trader and patiently explained.
"Alright then!" Wuyou took out a dusty storage bag, emptied its contents, and the little girl's smile cracked.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
