Chapter 16 Senior Brother, you smell so good!
On the open ground of Liucui Mountain, the disciples of the Tianyan Sect were surrounding a woman with long, flowing hair.
The woman, dressed in the inner robe of the Tianyan Sect, her robe slightly disheveled, listened with a furrowed brow to the report from the disciple before her.
"Elder Chen, we entered Liucui Mountain with our senior brother. He instructed us to divide into groups to hunt demonic beasts. At first, everything was normal, but then our senior brother reappeared and said that the place was fraught with danger, ordering us not to move rashly..."
Chen Huaiyu, in a menacing manner, shouted loudly upon hearing this:
"He told you not to move, but where is he? He just left you here and didn't care?"
The disciple glanced at the talismans on the surrounding tree trunks and muttered in a low voice as if making an excuse, "Senior brother arranged all of this before leaving. He said you would be here soon and told us not to be afraid..."
Before leaving, Ji Fuguang affixed a circle of talismans to the surrounding tree trunks to keep them within a protective circle.
Just as he said, no magical beasts dared to come near this area, making it very safe.
"Don't be afraid? He's quite good at ordering people around!" Chen Huaiyu sneered. "There's no one in the Tianyan Sect that he wouldn't dare to order around!"
She paced back and forth in the open space, hands behind her back, clearly dissatisfied.
The incident happened suddenly. She received a message from Ji Fuguang, dropped everything she was doing, and rushed over.
However, upon arriving at Liucui Mountain, they were unable to even meet Ji Fuguang; they only received a message relayed by his disciples.
They kept saying things like, "Please take good care of the elders," and "Please wait here for a while, and make sure to keep an eye on all the disciples..." These phrases kept pouring into her ears.
She, the eldest disciple of the dignified Tianyan Sect's head... has come all the way to help Ji Fuguang take care of his child!
Suddenly, a strange movement was heard in mid-air.
Chen Huaiyu held a long sword in one hand and stretched out her other arm, signaling her disciples to hide behind her.
A silent crack appeared in the air, but in an instant, everyone present seemed to hear a "whoosh" sound in their minds.
The disciples of Tianyan Sect were only feeling somewhat uncomfortable, but Chen Huaiyu frowned and looked over warily.
The sound of space tearing apart!
Who is this person who can use high-level spatial magic?
In mid-air, an invisible door seemed to appear, gradually revealing two figures.
Beside the tall, upright figure, there was another figure with its head drooping, seemingly somewhat weak.
Upon seeing their faces, everyone was taken aback, and the disciples exclaimed in unison:
"Senior brother!"
Despite her overall weakness, Sheng Zhiyi couldn't help but think about it when she heard the voice.
What's going on?!
Can't you see me? You only have eyes for Ji Fuguang.
Ji Fuguang gracefully landed with Sheng Zhiyi, retracting the silver-white silk supporting Sheng Zhiyi's waist.
Suddenly losing her support, Sheng Zhiyi staggered.
But the fresh air of Liucui Mountain had greatly improved her spirits. She looked up at Ji Fuguang and smiled:
"Thank you, senior brother."
Ji Fuguang glanced at her and nodded slightly.
Before Sheng Zhiyi could speak again, she was already surrounded by a crowd of disciples.
They surrounded Ji Fuguang in circles, eager to report what had happened next.
Amidst the jostling and pushing of the crowd, Sheng Zhiyi was unknowingly pushed to the outside of the circle, near the tree trunk with the talisman pasted on it, almost at the edge of the open space.
Ji Fuguang stood tall in the crowd, a head taller than the disciples around him.
Chen Huaiyu snorted heavily and stood aside with his sword in his arms.
Hearing this, Ji Fuguang looked at Chen Huaiyu, whose face was displeased, and said with a smile, "Elder, I told you to come today, but you only drank two jars of wine, so don't be upset. When we get back, I'll give you a jar of 'Heavenly Immortal's Intoxication,' how about that?"
Chen Huaiyu's face flushed red and then turned pale after his secret was exposed. He was about to get angry when he suddenly heard Ji Fuguang mention "Celestial Drunkenness." After a moment's hesitation, he couldn't help but ask:
"Is it really 'Heavenly Drunkenness'? Don't try to fool me!"
"Of course it is true." Ji Fuguang gently waved his folding fan, a smile on his face, appearing completely calm and composed.
Chen Huaiyu muttered something, "Coming from afar... it's only right...", but his complexion was noticeably better.
Seeing this, the other disciples became even more excited, chattering and chattering all at once, creating a noisy scene.
"Alright, alright, all of you shut up for now." Ji Fuguang slightly raised his phoenix eyes and swept them over everyone present.
The disciples shut their mouths as they were met with a cold, indifferent gaze.
Ji Fuguang casually pointed to a disciple with a serious expression and asked, "Tell me, what happened after I left?"
The disciple, chosen from among the crowd, showed some excitement, but forced himself to suppress it, bowed, and said:
"Reporting to Senior Brother, after you left, we continued with the groups you assigned, looking after each other and making sure no one was missing. Everyone scattered across the open space, and before long, Uncle Chen arrived on his sword..."
Ji Fuguang nodded. The situation had developed as he had expected, with little new to report.
The disciples were still reporting to Ji Fuguang, mainly about how many demonic beasts they had killed. Seeing that it was getting late, they had already tidied up the place, and were prepared whether Ji Fuguang wanted to stay or leave.
Sheng Zhiyi watched from afar as Ji Fuguang easily quelled the anger of the sect elders, and as the disciples scrambled to approach him...
The time the two spent together in the secret realm seems to be a thing of the past.
She was kept at a distance by the crowd, and getting close to Ji Fuguang was as difficult as climbing to the sky.
but……
Sheng Zhiyi looked at the countdown to the mission in her mind with a bitter expression.
02:02:49.
No matter how difficult it is, we must find a way to complete the task!
Even if Ji Fuguang is a star in the sky or the moon in the water, she still wants to pluck it and grab it!
Just then, Chen Huaiyu seemed to remember something and spoke up:
"By the way, Ji Fuguang, before I went down the mountain this time, I heard what the sect leader said. Although the inner and outer sect competitions have ended this year, he intends to select another disciple from the outer sect to enter the inner sect. The time is in the next few days. You should not delay and take them back to the sect as soon as possible."
She straightened up and stretched lazily.
"I'm going back now. Don't forget 'Celestial Intoxication'. Send it to my cave after you return to the sect."
Without waiting for anyone to stop her, she took to the air and flew away on her sword.
The crowd was already excited to see Ji Fuguang, and now that they heard there was hope of entering the inner sect, they couldn't stop talking, and the noise grew even louder.
Only the few people who had been on the same team as Sheng Zhiyi exchanged surprised glances, looking at Sheng Zhiyi at the edge of the open space with some doubt and disbelief.
When this outer sect servant kept saying that the sect leader wanted to take in an inner sect disciple, they all thought it was nonsense and that the servant was just trying to attract attention.
And it turned out that the truth was exactly as she had said!
They wanted to get closer to Sheng Zhiyi and find out more, but they overheard Ji Fuguang say:
"In that case, everyone pack your things and prepare to return to the sect. Remember, travel in groups and do not separate!"
He lowered his voice when he said the last sentence.
Everyone answered in unison, "Yes, Senior Brother!"
The crowd around Ji Fuguang dispersed to check their belongings and magical artifacts, leaving him alone, standing in the center of the open space with one hand behind his back.
The setting sun cast its glow, and the shadows of the trees fell upon his entire body. He was a gentleman of noble character, refined and polished.
Seeing this, Sheng Zhiyi quickly stepped forward.
Completing the task is the priority; as for the rest, we'll talk about it later!
Before she could walk over, a voice suddenly came.
"Senior brother!"
The disciple who had just been called upon to speak called out Ji Fuguang's name, walked over somewhat embarrassedly, and presented a jade pendant.
She was dressed in blue, her expression somewhat embarrassed, a mixture of gratitude and reverence.
"Senior brother, thank you for what you did earlier... I noticed you had acquired a new folding fan. This jade pendant is something I brought from my home in the mortal realm. Although it is just an ordinary item, it is made of fine mutton-fat jade. Please accept it as a token of my gratitude."
She raised her hand, revealing the jade pendant in her palm.
It was carved into the shape of a peach, delicate and smooth, and looked lovely.
Ji Fuguang glanced at it, closed the folding fan in his hand, and smiled:
"Thank you for your kindness. This jade pendant is no ordinary item, and you brought it all the way to the Tianyan Sect. It must have special meaning for you. A gentleman does not take what others cherish, so how could I accept it? Besides, you were able to speak so eloquently and clearly in front of everyone. That is your own ability. If you really want to thank someone, thank yourself."
Seeing this, the girl in green thanked him again and left Ji Fuguang's side.
Just as Sheng Zhiyi was about to move closer, she heard another voice: "Senior Brother!"
She turned around and saw two or three more disciples approaching.
They wanted Ji Fuguang to help them determine whether the magical beasts had mutated.
...
In the short time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Sheng Zhiyi saw four or five groups of people come and go around Ji Fuguang.
It seems like Ji Fuguang is some kind of hot commodity, and everyone wants to get close to him!
Sheng Zhiyi seemed to see those disciples thinking the same thing when they faced Ji Fuguang: Senior brother, you smell so good!
It doesn't smell that good!
...Well, considering that she herself was also queuing up to wait for Ji Fuguang, and even tried to take a walk with Ji Fuguang alone, she had no right to criticize others.
As the system countdown in his mind kept ticking, 01:02:27.
Sheng Zhiyi anxiously moved closer to Ji Fuguang.
Moving closer does bring us closer, but it never quite reaches the standard of being "alone".
As the countdown ticked faster and faster, Sheng Zhiyi was pushed from the center to the edge.
She grew angrier the more she thought about it. She had completed so many tasks in the strategy system, how could she be blocked from taking a walk alone like this!
Ji Fuguang is so difficult to approach. Being an outer sect member, it is quite difficult to see him. Only by entering the inner sect can one have the opportunity to see him often. If one takes on an inner sect mission and the two of them act alone, then one can spend time with him day and night.
Instead of being jostled around by others, with the countdown dwindling and her chances dwindling, she can't find any opportunities.
She absolutely had to get that spot as an inner disciple!
Therefore, she cannot be defeated by the current predicament!
Sheng Zhiyi was filled with ambition and frantically searched through the treasure pavilion in her sea of consciousness, trying to find something that could solve the current crisis.
Tianqing Luo'e San!
It can bewitch everyone on a large scale, making it suitable for knocking out all the disciples in front of you and then dragging Ji Fuguang away.
Hmm... 500 points...
Sheng Zhiyi looked at her pitiful 20 points after buying the Youdu Grass seeds and silently closed the Treasure Pavilion.
The countdown has now changed to 00:41:38.
Heaven is going to destroy me!
Just then, Ji Fuguang said loudly:
"Junior Sister".
Sheng Zhiyi suddenly looked up.
In the twilight, Ji Fuguang stood tall and straight, his features refined and elegant, his phoenix eyes deep and dark as lacquer. He smiled softly:
"I still have some questions to discuss with my junior sister in the secret realm."
He parted the crowd and walked towards Sheng Zhiyi under everyone's watchful eyes.
"Junior Sister, how about we go for a walk over there?"
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