Chapter 422: Bringing Back a Chubby Little Boy
Chapter 422: Bringing Back a Chubby Little Boy
Somewhere in the Moon Shadow Dynasty, Luo Xue slowly opened her eyes in a cave, feeling a weight lift off her heart.
The recent events in the Jun Dynasty had been giving her a headache, but now, with Lin Fengmian’s reassurance, she felt at ease.
Although that guy always seemed carefree, he was someone who kept his word and was quite reliable when it came to getting things done.
Unknowingly, she had started to rely on him, which wasn’t a good habit to develop.
All this time, she had been chatting and laughing with Lin Fengmian, and it hadn’t felt like anything special.
But now that she was suddenly alone, she couldn’t help but miss the Qionghua Sect and her senior sisters.
It had been so long since she’d been back. She wondered how Qionghua was doing and how her master and the others were faring.
They must be worried sick about her after her sudden disappearance.
Three days earlier, in the Tianhua Hall of the Qionghua Sect.
“Master, I have failed you. I’ve lost Xue’er. Please punish me.”
Xu Tingyu knelt halfway in front of the Qionghua Sovereign, her head bowed in guilt.
For over a month, she and her two senior sisters had scoured the Demon Realm, but they couldn’t find any trace of Luo Xue.
If the Qionghua Sovereign hadn’t called them back, she would probably still be searching for Luo Xue in the Demon Realm.
The Qionghua Sovereign looked at Xu Tingyu, who didn’t dare to raise her head, and spoke gently, “Get up. This isn’t all your fault.”
Xu Tingyu finally stood up, though her face was still filled with worry.
Beside her, a woman in blue asked, “Master, can’t we use the soul lamp to locate her?”
This woman was the Qionghua Sovereign’s second disciple and Luo Xue’s elder sister, Gan Ningshuang.
The Qionghua Sovereign shook her head. “That girl must have used some secret technique. I tried the Soul Guiding Art, but I couldn’t pinpoint her location.”
Another woman in a red dress laughed. “Master, Ningshuang, Tingyu, don’t worry.”
“With Xue’er’s strength, as long as she doesn’t offend a Saint or Sovereign, she’ll be safe. The only thing I’m worried about is…”
The Qionghua Sovereign looked at her eldest disciple and frowned. “Mufeng, what are you trying to say?”
Si Mufeng grinned mischievously. “I’m just worried that our little junior sister might have run off with some sweetheart and eloped.”
Gan Ningshuang thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. “That’s quite possible. The junior sister is new to the world and doesn’t understand its dangers. It’s normal for her to be tricked into marrying and having children.”
Si Mufeng nodded repeatedly. “Xue’er might be waiting until the deed is done before coming back to us with a chubby little boy in her arms.”
The Qionghua Sovereign looked extremely annoyed. The thoughts of her two disciples were as bizarre as ever!
But the scene they described sent a chill down her spine. After all, Luo Xue was her most promising disciple.
If she really came back with a big belly and a child in tow, it would be enough to drive her mad.
Xu Tingyu quickly interrupted the scheming senior sisters, trying to comfort her master.
“Master, don’t worry. Although Xue’er is inexperienced, she is clever and wouldn’t be easily deceived.”
The Qionghua Sovereign nodded. “Tingyu, leave the matter of Xue’er to Mufeng and Ningshuang. You have something more important to do now.”
Xu Tingyu was confused. What could be more important than finding her junior sister?
The Qionghua Sovereign continued, “Do you know that recently, Jun Lingtian of the Junyan Empire of the Northern Abyss was killed by an up-and-coming talent named Ye Xuefeng, who had surpassed him in cultivation?”
“Ye Xuefeng? Does the master suspect that this has something to do with Xue’er?”
Xu Tingyu’s mind was still preoccupied with Luo Xue, so she instinctively connected the two.
Gan Ningshuang shook her head. “Tingyu, although this Ye Xuefeng has Thunder Spiritual Roots, he’s a man and only rose to prominence a month ago.”
“He went from a mortal to a saint in just one month. Now, rumors are spreading that he might even slay a sovereign in a few days.”
Xu Tingyu couldn’t help but gasp as she felt the huge disparity between humans.
Although she knew that the emergence of such a monstrous talent in the Northern Abyss wasn’t good news for the righteous path, she was still confused and asked, “Master, what does this have to do with me?”
Si Mufeng’s imagination ran wild. “Is Master planning to arrange a marriage for Tingyu? A perfect match of talent and beauty!”
Not only Xu Tingyu, but even the Qionghua Sovereign’s face darkened.
“I’ll marry you off first, you little troublemaker.”
Si Mufeng shrugged nonchalantly. “Master, you’ll have to find someone who can beat me, or they’ll be dead in minutes.”
Xu Tingyu sighed helplessly. “Senior Sister Feng, stop interrupting. Let the Master finish.”
The Qionghua Sovereign continued, “The latest news is that after Ye Xuefeng became a Saint, he also killed Netherworld Sword Saint of the Heavenly Fiend Hall!”
At this, the three women were stunned, their faces filled with disbelief.
Si Mufeng, who always loved drama, asked excitedly, “How did the Heavenly Fiend Hall react?”
The Qionghua Sovereign’s expression turned subtle, and she chuckled. “The Heavenly Fiend Sovereign projected himself there, only to have his projection slain by Ye Xuefeng. He’s having a fit now.”
Si Mufeng was immediately excited. “Wow, what a legend! He really killed a sovereign!”
Gan Ningshuang egged her on, with her usual slyness. “Senior Sister Feng, the man you’ve been waiting for has arrived. Why not go and drag him back to marry into our sect?”
“This Ye Xuefeng will definitely be able to pin you down and give you the beating you’ve always wanted.”
Si Mingshuang clasped her hands together, her face full of anticipation. “Wow, that sounds so exciting!”
Looking at her two disciples, the Qionghua Sovereign’s brows furrowed in frustration. She was almost at her wit’s end.
Why did I end up with these two?
I must have been blinded by their appearance!
Seeing that her master was about to scold them, Xu Tingyu quickly changed the subject. “But what does that have to do with me?”
“Ye Xuefeng is already a Saint, and he killed Netherworld Sword Saint. There’s an Honored Position vacant now!” the Qionghua Sovereign said succinctly.
Xu Tingyu immediately understood and exclaimed happily, “Master, are you saying that the Void Heaven Divine Realm is about to open?”
“This is great! When the Void Heaven Divine Realm opens, Xue’er might go there as well. Then we can find out where she is.”
The Qionghua Sovereign gave her a helpless look, feeling a bit exasperated.
Tingyu is excellent in every way, but she never thinks for herself and never strives for anything.
“Tingyu, this is a rare opportunity for a Saint’s Honored Position. You must seize it.”
Xu Tingyu finally understood her meaning and nodded her head. “Yes, Master. I will live up to your expectations.”
The Qionghua Sovereign nodded. “If you encounter Luo Xue in the Void Heaven Divine Realm, find out where she is. Then, it’s every man for himselfself-no need to hold back!”
Xu Tingyu nodded. “Master, I understand!”
Gan Ningshuang encouraged Xu Tingyu. “Tingyu, good luck!”
Si Mufeng also stopped joking and smiled. “Once you become a Saint, I’ll take you to the Thunder Marsh to cause some trouble.”
Xu Tingyu awkwardly laughed and waved her hands. “Senior Sister Feng, that’s really not necessary.”
The Qionghua Sovereign waved her hand. “Alright, Tingyu, go get ready.”
After they left, she sat on her jade chair, her expression shifting unpredictably.
“Unable to trace her whereabouts… Could it be that the Pavilion of Immortals has discovered Xue’er’s existence?”
“Never mind. If there’s still no news in half a month, I’ll pay a visit to the Pavilion of Immortals myself!”