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Chapter 438: The Sect Master Who Travels by Foot
Chapter 438: The Sect Master Who Travels by Foot
The pillars and furnishings in the great hall were slightly dilapidated, but at least the place was clean.
Elder Yang sat upright on a meditation cushion, observing the people slowly filing into the hall below.
Although he hadn't been able to interact directly with Shen Yi, his eyes lit up when they landed on Tong Xinquan and Xu Qing'er, whom he had met before. He became a little more attentive.
Compared to the prodigies, these two seemed a bit lackluster.
However, if they were in Qingyue Sect, they would both be considered excellent talents, especially the young lady. At such a young age, she had managed to defeat Yan Wencheng using her natural talent and understanding of formations.
If she continued to cultivate and improve, her future achievements might be limitless.
Just then, Elder Yang received a transmitted message. He frowned and took out a jade slip, from which he heard Liu Qingyun's voice.
"Disciple Liu Qingyun wishes to attend to a matter outside and urgently requires assistance. I wonder if Elder Yang has any available attendants under his command. Their cultivation level doesn't need to be too high; Return Void Stage Three will suffice."
"Ai."
Elder Yang sighed. As the outer sect elder in charge of formations, every time this group of people went out, they wanted to borrow one of his formation experts from him to avoid any unforeseen circumstances.
There weren't that many people to lend out.
"Since I'm idle anyway, how about you go?" Elder Yang turned to look at Yan Wencheng beside him.
Although this disciple was only at the first layer of Returning Void, if given time to set up formations, he might not lose to a Returning Void Layer Three executive.
Moreover, Liu Qingyun most likely just wanted his help with identifying formations. For an executive to leave the sect, according to the rules, they would need to be accompanied by a formal executive at Returning Void Layer Four or above. There was no need for a formation master to get involved in a fight.
If it was just about theoretical knowledge, then it was even less of a problem.
"...”
Yan Wencheng remained silent for a moment. He actually wanted to stay here and exchange insights with Shen Yi, at least to understand how he had lost the other day.
However, Elder Yang was his master, and a disciple dared not disobey their master's command.
"Disciple accepts the task."
Yan Wencheng bowed respectfully and then left the hall somewhat reluctantly.
...
Qingyue Sect.
One had to admit that Liu Qingyun was highly efficient in handling matters.
Not long after leaving Elder Liu's place, she had found a suitable task and contacted a close sister, whose strength was considered top-notch even among the executives. Moreover, since they were acquaintances, she was very reliable.
However, although Shen Yi had Shi Kui, he wasn't exactly a member of the Qingyue Sect, which didn't quite fit the rules for going out. That was why she had asked a few outer sect elders about it.
"So, what did they say?"
Zheng Qian glanced at her and asked, "With your mouse-like courage, how dare you think of running outside?"
"..."
Liu Qingyun nudged the slender woman with her elbow. "You're the mouse. I've found someone, and it's an executive who's skilled in formations."
She knew this sister of hers had a straightforward personality and wouldn't really get angry.
"That's more like it."
Zheng Qian pouted and frowned slightly. "To be honest, although my cultivation is much higher than yours, it's not worth much out there. Ordinary tasks are fine, but you're going to cause trouble with those fire-attributed demonic birds."
"You know that in this area of Hongze, those water tribes inherently hate fire and would kill anyone they see. For a demon to survive in such circumstances, it can't be easy to deal with. Their lair is full of traps."
Upon hearing this, Liu Qingyun retracted her elbow and averted her gaze. "I just happened to come across this task. There's no need to overthink it... Also, aren't you just one layer higher than me?"
Zheng Qian shook her head and smiled without further poking at her weakness.
One who hadn't experienced it would hardly understand just how huge the gap between these layers was.
"We'll have to wait a little longer."
Liu Qingyun lifted her gaze, knowing that with NanYang Zong's current resources, it would be difficult for them to produce any valuable magical artifacts for transportation.
The two women waited for a moment before spotting a shuttle speeding through the sky towards them.
Yan Wencheng landed gracefully, bowing to the pair, "Disciple Yan Wencheng, reporting as ordered by Elder Yang. Greetings to the two executives."
"Why is it you?"
Liu Qingyun instinctively frowned, recalling that this young man had lost to Shen Yi the other day.
She had specifically requested an executive skilled in formations to avoid any mishaps, not someone who would create more trouble.
"You know nothing." Zheng Qian shot her a glance and turned to Yan Wencheng with a gentle smile. "No need to be so formal, just call me Senior Sister Zheng. Brother Yan's skills are no less impressive than yours, Senior Sister Liu. You'll understand once he takes action."
"Thank you, Senior Sister Zheng. I, Yan, will do my best."
Yan Wencheng remained composed and thanked her without explaining anything to Liu Qingyun, an outsider to the sect.
Given the mission's requirements and the available formation experts, he was confident that his abilities were unmatched.
"You're welcome." Zheng Qian smiled and waved her hand dismissively. Aside from formations, Brother Yan's good looks and thick skin were already pleasing to the eye.
"Let's go." With a grand gesture, she snatched the Clear Moon treasure boat from Liu Qingyun.
"What do you mean, let's go? The main person...someone else hasn't arrived yet." Liu Qingyun snatched the treasure boat back and glared at her.
To be blunt, the reason she had set up this scheme was that she was worried she wouldn't be able to control Shen Yi, and she would have to accompany him for another three months. Given the temperament of the Shen Sect Master, who knew what kind of trouble he might stir up.
"There's someone else?" Both Zheng Qian and Yan Wencheng were taken aback.
The next moment, they saw a stream of purple and white light descending from the sky.
As the light faded, a figure dressed in ink-colored robes appeared.
Shen Yi bowed to the group, "Apologies for the wait."
It had taken him four hours to arrive, whereas it had only taken Qingyue Zong a stick of incense to get there earlier.
"No, we just got here too. I should have gone to pick you up." Liu Qingyun shook her head. If it weren't for her need to appease Zheng Qian, she would have gone to NanYang Zong earlier.
This sister of hers despised those who took advantage of their status. If it weren't for her own father, an elder in the sect, being too rigid, Zheng Qian might have looked down on her as well.
"Return Void Layer One?" Zheng Qian raised an eyebrow. Although this young man was exceptionally handsome.
"Bringing two disciples with you, isn't that a bit too risky? I need to protect Brother Yan."
Before she could finish, she noticed a strange expression on Yan Wencheng's face.
He glanced at her, then at Liu Qingyun, before finally settling his gaze back on Shen Yi.
Yan Wencheng was confused. With this lineup, why was he even here? He seemed completely redundant.
After a moment, he took a deep breath and bowed, "Wencheng pays respect to Sect Master Shen."
Although he had lost to Shen Yi before, it had been an unclear defeat in the realm of array plates.
If he could witness Shen Yi's true abilities, it would be a loss he could accept and learn from.
As soon as the words "Sect Master" left his mouth, Zheng Qian's expression became strange as well.
Given his cultivation level and youth, it was easy to deduce his identity.
"The NanYang Sect Master?" She glanced at the slightly guilty-looking Liu Qingyun, her smile fading as she slowly averted her gaze.
She didn't want to bow and address him as "Sect Master," nor did she want to create a scene, so she chose to ignore him.
(End of Chapter)
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