Joining the Joyful Union Sect, My Life in the Grip of My Senior Sister

Chapter 418: The Imperial Sword Sect

Lin Fengmian carried Shangguan Qiong out of the room, startling the innkeeper.

The previous day, a guest had mentioned that the couple next door was making a lot of noise, but she hadn’t paid much attention to it.

What do you know about the playful antics of couples?

If it’s not life-threatening, they might not even be happy about it.

Isn’t it hard enough for cultivators to conceive a child?

But looking at Shangguan Qiong’s pale and lifeless appearance, the innkeeper couldn’t help but panic.

She was fine yesterday, and now she can’t even get out of bed?

What on earth did they do?

She asked nervously, “Young master, what happened?”

“It’s nothing, she’s just feeling a bit unwell,” Lin Fengmian replied with an awkward smile.

Carrying Shangguan Qiong, he walked toward the airship port under the strange gazes of the onlookers.

The passersby couldn’t help but stare, and some even whistled or made teasing remarks at the sight of the stunningly beautiful Shangguan Qiong.

This made Shangguan Qiong feel completely humiliated. She was a demoness, yes, but she had never been this embarrassed before.

She buried her face in Lin Fengmian’s chest, curling up like an ostrich and wishing she could disappear.

The short trip felt like an eternity, every second a torture.

When they arrived at the dock, Lin Fengmian found the airship and immediately felt a sense of déjà vu.

This ship looks familiar… isn’t this Huang Zishan’s ship?

Sure enough, he spotted Huang Zishan standing at the bow, enjoying the view.

Huang Zishan also noticed the peculiar sight of Lin Fengmian carrying Shangguan Qiong, her expression turning curious.

When they boarded the ship, the inspector looked at Shangguan Qiong’s identity tag, then at Lin Fengmian’s, and pointed at the delicate Shangguan Qiong in disbelief.

“She’s a Soul Severing Realm cultivator, and you’re only at the Foundation Establishment Realm?”

Lin Fengmian retorted, “What, is that against the law?”

The inspector quickly shook his head. “No, no, it’s not against the law.”

Lin Fengmian carried Shangguan Qiong onto the ship with a proud stride, while Shangguan Qiong buried her face even deeper.

Huang Zishan approached and said, “Nice to see you again. You’re very lucky, kid.”

Lin Fengmian nodded slightly and smiled. “Thanks to your blessing, I managed to survive.”

He hadn’t expected to run into Huang Zishan again, but she probably operated on this route.

Unless he delayed his departure or used a teleportation array, he was bound to encounter her.

Huang Zishan chuckled. “You have a way with words. And who is this fairy?”

Lin Fengmian hesitated, unsure how to introduce Shangguan Qiong.

But seeing that she was too embarrassed to show her face, he suspected that he’d be beaten to death if he revealed her true identity.

He smiled and said, “This is my wife. She’s not feeling well.”

Even if Huang Zishan checked, she would only see Shangguan Qiong’s name and cultivation level, as titles and affiliations were usually hidden.

Huang Zishan gave Shangguan Qiong a curious look and then smiled. “In that case, I won’t bother you anymore.”

As she watched Lin Fengmian carry away the breathtakingly beautiful Shangguan Qiong, Huang Zishan fell into deep thought.

I thought this guy would die at Cao Zhengyu’s hands, but not only did he survive, he even gained a stunning Soul Severing Realm wife?

No wonder he wasn’t afraid of a high-level cultivator like me. He’s got a Soul Severing Realm wife backing him up!

Lin Fengmian carried Shangguan Qiong to her cabin and gently laid her down on the bed.

Shangguan Qiong asked, “What’s the deal with that female cultivator just now?”

“She’s the owner of this ship, Huang Zishan from the Flowing Cloud Sect. When Cao Zhengyu came to capture me, she was the one who stopped him,” 

Lin Fengmian recounted his encounter with Huang Zishan in detail, causing Shangguan Qiong to frown.

“So she knows that Cao Zhengyu was following you, and now she’s seen me. That’s trouble.”

Lin Fengmian understood her concern about the exposure of Cao Zhengyu’s death and smiled. “It shouldn’t be a big deal. We’ll just deny everything.”

Shangguan Qiong also nodded. After all, the nominal leader of the Joyful Union Sect was still back at the sect!

As Lin Fengmian was about to leave, Shangguan Qiong grabbed his sleeve.

“Stay here.”

Lin Fengmian looked around the small room and chuckled awkwardly. “Sect Leader, won’t it be uncomfortable for both of us to squeeze in here?”

Shangguan Qiong snorted coldly. “I don’t trust you. You are not allowed to leave my sight.”

Lin Fengmian helplessly shrugged his shoulders. “Alright, alright!”

Soon, the airship took off. He looked out of the window at the shrinking Junlin City and silently vowed, “I’ll be back.”

Yunshang, Zhen Yuan, wait for me!

Before long, the curse of the dead soul flared up in Shangguan Qiong’s body, causing her unbearable pain. Lin Fengmian watched nervously, sweating.

When Shangguan Qiong finally fell into a deep sleep, Lin Fengmian closed the door, activated the protective formation, and slipped out.

He went to the top deck to seek out Huang Zishan, hoping to gather some information from her.

Previously, he had been insignificant and in need of her help, so even if he had asked, she would have casually dismissed him.

But now, with Shangguan Qiong’s reputation as a shield, he could take the opportunity to ask some questions.

This was also the reason why he had introduced Shangguan Qiong as his wife.

When he met Huang Zishan, he bowed slightly and smiled. “I survived a near-death experience thanks to you, so I’ve come to express my gratitude.”

“You are too kind. With your wife by your side, you were never in any real danger.”

Huang Zishan was indeed much more polite now and even invited him in, “Fellow Daoist Lin, since you’re here, how about having a drink with me?”

“Then I’ll gladly accept your offer,” Lin Fengmian replied with a smile and took a seat.

Huang Zishan poured him a cup of wine. The liquor was clear, and as soon as it entered the cup, a rich aroma filled the air.

“Fellow Daoist Lin, try this fine wine I specially bought during the Tmall New Year’s sale.”

Lin Fengmian took a small sip and found it to be fragrant and smooth, with a lingering sweetness that was intoxicating.

“What kind of wine is this? It has such a unique taste.”

Huang Zishan smiled. “It’s Feitian Maotai from Guizhou. It’s a soy-scented liquor made from early-ripened wheat and fermented at high temperatures.”

“Although it’s not a spiritual wine, it has a distinct charm and is perfect for entertaining guests. If you like it, I’ll give you a few bottles later on.”

Lin Fengmian took a few more sips and smiled. “Thank you, Fairy. You really have a wealth of knowledge.”

“By the way, since you’ve traveled so much, have you ever been to Divine Prefecture?”

Huang Zishan nodded. “I have been stationed in the Divine Prefecture for over a decade. It’s a vast and populous land, rich in spiritual energy – a rare treasure of a place.”

Lin Fengmian feigned curiosity. “I’m also a swordsman. I’ve heard that the cultivators in Divine Prefecture prefer the sword, and that the sword way is flourishing. Is that true?”

Huang Zishan nodded. “Indeed. During my time in the Divine Prefecture, I noticed that the righteous cultivators there hold the sword in high esteem. Talented swordsmen appear one after another.”

Lin Fengmian’s eyes sparkled with longing as he sighed. “There must be many sword sects there. Could you tell me a little bit about them?”

Huang Zishan thought for a moment. “There are quite a few, but I don’t know much about them. I’ll give you a rough overview, so take it with a grain of salt.”

“Currently, there are over a dozen sword sects in the Divine Prefecture. The most powerful is the Imperial Sword Sect, whose leader is the Sword Dao Sovereign.”

Lin Fengmian finally heard the information he had been seeking and couldn’t help but feel excited.

If there’s anyone suspicious of the fall of the Qionghua Sect, it’s definitely the current Sword Dao Sovereign.