Chapter 448: The Covert Treasure Blossom Sect Disciple
Chapter 448: The Covert Treasure Blossom Sect Disciple
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The maid quietly clenched her palms, blaming herself for being bewitched by the young man's looks.
Using the pretext of an old acquaintance to request an audience was a tactic many cultivators employed.
But to use the name of a fairy that the fairy herself had no recollection of was a first.
"I shall go and turn him away."
"Mhm."
Treasure Blossom Fairy nodded slightly, pushing the door open and gently closing it behind her.
The only one left in the room was the maid, who seemed to have anticipated her return, as the pot of floral tea she was brewing exuded its most potent fragrance at that very moment.
"Bicui, I'm so bored."
The moment Treasure Blossom Fairy stepped into the room, her demeanor changed completely, and she buried her head in her soft bedding.
She sprawled out in a "T" shape, letting herself sink into the comfortable bed.
"You must be exhausted, Fairy. Have some tea." Bicui smiled gently and held the teacup as she approached the bed.
"Oh."
Treasure Blossom Fairy propped herself up on the bed, sat cross-legged, and tugged at her delicate feet before reaching for the teacup.
"...'
Bicui took the teacup back and reached for a scented handkerchief, saying helplessly, "Please don't touch your feet before drinking tea, Fairy."
"But they're so fragrant! Smell them!" Treasure Blossom Fairy extended her fingers.
"Of course they're fragrant."
Bicui shook her head. How could one not be fragrant after regularly consuming the Treasure Blossom Pills?
"What's wrong? Is something troubling you?" Treasure Blossom Fairy asked curiously, her eyes widening.
"No... it's just that my good-for-nothing little brother has returned." Bicui forced a smile.
"Tsk, I thought it was something major. Just say the word if you need anything. We're like family." Treasure Blossom Fairy patted her plump cheeks, resembling a loyal and straightforward big sister, a far cry from her previous dignified demeanor.
"That's not it. You've already helped him a lot, Fairy."
Bicui forced a smile, but she sighed inwardly.
She had overheard the conversation outside the door.
The fairy had turned away the cultivator who had requested an audience... but that cultivator was her little brother's savior, and this debt of gratitude must be repaid.
However, she didn't know the cultivator's background, so how could she dare introduce him to the fairy?
She was worried sick about this.
"I'm too lazy to deal with you and your secrecy."
Treasure Blossom Fairy snatched the teacup, drained it in one go, and wiped her mouth with her sleeve. "I wonder when I'll be allowed to leave this place and go out for some fun. I'm almost at the later stage of returning to the void, yet my master still treats me like a child, as if someone might eat me or something."
"Why do you always want to leave the sect, Fairy? Where do you want to go?" Bicui suppressed her emotions and asked curiously.
"Haha!" Treasure Blossom Fairy suddenly covered her mouth and laughed, then motioned for Bicui to lean closer. She whispered, "Of course, I want to meet men! I haven't even held hands with one yet. My master is too strict. There's no fairy without a dao companion. Surely she doesn't expect me to live my life alone like her, right? That would be so boring."
"Please, stop!"
Bicui was drenched in cold sweat, and she quickly covered the other's red lips.
She turned her head in fear, glancing around to ensure no one had overheard.
If anyone heard these words, the Treasure Blossom Sect would never be able to hold their heads high again.
"Ha... ha... Look at you, scared like that. I was just joking." Treasure Blossom Fairy laughed, her shoulders shaking. She waved her hand. "Go on, attend to your duties."
"Please don't joke like that again."
Bicui breathed a sigh of relief and shot a reproachful glance at the other before quietly leaving the room.
However, she didn't notice the fleeting glint of delight in Treasure Blossom Fairy's eyes as the door closed.
"Hehe."
Treasure Blossom Fairy took out a secretly copied cultivation technique jade slip from her storage treasure artifact and crushed it into powder with a wave of her hand.
Her master only summoned her twice a year.
And she had made ample preparations for today.
With a flick of her fingers, petals flew out from her sleeves, carried by the breeze, forming a human shape and transforming into another lifelike puppet.
"Farewell!"
...
In the Treasure Blossom Sect's grand hall for receiving guests, Elder Zhang carried a pile of storage artifacts, finalizing the delivery of goods with the sect's administrators.
His gains were evidently substantial.
Even after facing life-threatening situations with the Hongze Water Tribe, he couldn't hide the smile tucked between the creases of his face.
Once the joy faded.
Elder Zhang sighed again. Just when he thought he had finally secured a stable life in the Treasure Blossom Sect, this happened.
"What if..."
He thought for a moment, intending to find the Senior Shen he had met earlier.
The other party's formidable cultivation meant that even if their background wasn't as impressive as the Treasure Blossom Sect, they were certainly not unknown. Perhaps they would have a need for escorts.
With this in mind, he quickened his steps towards the solitary pavilion.
The other party was not a casual cultivator like himself; they clearly had connections, hence the special treatment.
However, just as he reached the pavilion, he saw Liu Jun being surrounded by several inner sect disciples, stomping his feet in anger. "Why are you all in such a hurry? Can't you wait a little longer? My sister... Ugh!"
Even a carefree young man like him became more cautious when it came to his sister.
It was true that the Treasure Blossom Fairy favored his sister, but he couldn't use that connection to cause trouble for her.
"Please, fellow daoist."
The inner sect disciples shifted their gazes from Liu Jun to the figure in the ink-colored robe sitting in the chair. They cupped their fists and said, "We do not know your identity, but we hope that in the future, you will refrain from making such jokes."
A cultivator at the second layer of the Returning Void Stage, who was clearly an outsider, had dared to lie and disturb the Fairy's cultivation. These outsiders were truly led astray by their lustful desires.
They would be better off spending their time cultivating.
With their current abilities, how could they stand before the proud geniuses of other sects and attract the Fairy's attention? Would they rely on their looks?
"... "
Shen Yi exhaled softly.
To be frank, he had anticipated that he might encounter a situation like this and had prepared himself for rejection.
However, he hadn't expected Senior Xuan Qing to be so ruthless, to the extent that his name didn't even spark the Fairy's interest enough for her to meet him.
This was a bit embarrassing.
Nevertheless, Shen Yi didn't intend to persist. He stood up and cupped his fists, "Apologies."
The inner sect disciples had been prepared to take action, as most cultivators who lied their way in were stubborn and refused to leave.
But they hadn't expected the other party to be so carefree, and they were taken aback for a moment before returning the gesture, "No need to see you out."
"Don't worry, Senior Shen. I have connections here."
Liu Jun hurried over with small steps and glared at the others before comforting Shen Yi.
"... "
Shen Yi glanced at him, understanding his concerns, and shook his head without pressing further.
His Dan toxin wasn't something that only the Treasure Blossom Sect could cure.
Even if he needed their help, he didn't have to rely solely on connections; there were other ways, and he had plenty of time.
He strolled out of the pavilion.
Elder Zhang forced a smile but didn't intrude during this awkward moment.
He didn't believe that Shen Yi, a formidable man, would lie about something like this. It was more likely that the "connection" in the Treasure Blossom Sect no longer valued their past relationship.
Just as the group was about to leave, a graceful figure rushed in, and even the disciples guarding the hall didn't get a clear look at her face. However, she exuded the aura of the Treasure Blossom Sect's cultivation techniques.
One of them merely reminded her, "Slow down, where's your decorum?"
"Hmph!"
The girl, with a face that was more cute than beautiful, stopped and pulled at her eyelids, sticking her tongue out at the hall-guarding disciple.
As she turned to leave, she suddenly noticed the passing youth.
The ink-robed youth exuded an air of tranquility, with a fair and handsome face, deep and shining eyes, and an aura that suggested he had cultivated an extraordinary technique. Despite his lower cultivation level, his demeanor was neither servile nor overbearing.
She widened her eyes, intrigued, and paused for a moment. "Hmm?"
The aura of this youth was unfamiliar, and he didn't seem to be from the Treasure Blossom Sect.
This was interesting.
Her eyes darted around, and she quietly followed him.
"... "
The hall-guarding disciple frowned, watching the girl's sneaky behavior. If she weren't a disciple of the Treasure Blossom Sect, he would have warned the ink-robed cultivator about his storage artifact's security.
(End of Chapter)
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