lcionline Chapter 241 Reunion
Chapter 241 Reunion
The golden dragon in the sky swooped down to the ground and entered Song Huai'an's body.
Song Huai'an's aura underwent a transformation, and he actually possessed the cultivation level of the Mahayana stage.
Xie Wanning's hand was suddenly grabbed. Tian Ruochun looked at her in a panic and took out two teleportation talismans.
"Run! If you don't run now, it will be too late!"
Xie Wanning was taken away by Tian Ruochun before she could find out the reason.
They were teleported for an unknown distance before they could no longer see the tribulation lightning in the distance.
Tian Ruochun breathed a heavy sigh of relief, then looked at the bloodstains on Xie Wanning's body, her face once again showing a panicked expression.
"Wan Ning, are you hurt?"
"I'm fine, this is Song Nuan's blood. What happened to Song Huai'an? Didn't I already kill him?" Xie Wanning looked at Tian Ruochun in confusion.
"Sister Wan Ning, do you know that the royal family has a secret technique that allows one life to be exchanged for another?"
The scene of Song Nuan's suicide flashed through Xie Wanning's mind. Therefore, Song Nuan committed suicide in order to revive Song Huai'an.
"Have there been any news from Ruize Kingdom and Lingxiao Kingdom?"
“I’ve got it.” Tian Ruochun looked at Xie Wanning, paused for a moment, and then said seriously, “Ruize Kingdom and Lingxiao Kingdom used to live in peace with the eight major sects. However, since the sect conference, the relationship between the two has deteriorated rapidly. The people of Ruize Kingdom and Lingxiao Kingdom who are with the eight major sects have petitioned to leave the sects.”
"Why?" Xie Wan's gaze darkened slightly, a sense of unease creeping into her heart.
"Do you remember Mo Shiyu and He Huanyan? They were the two who were assassinated by the demon puppets during the sect competition. They were the princesses of Ruize Kingdom and Lingxiao Kingdom. After the assassination, Qingyun Sect did not respond well to Ruize Kingdom and Lingxiao Kingdom. In addition, due to the sect's plunder of Ruize Kingdom and Lingxiao Kingdom's resources over the years, Ruize Kingdom and Lingxiao Kingdom completely severed ties with the eight major sects."
Was this something that happened during the sect competition?
At that time, the demon puppet was placed by Ye Qianqian, and Ye Qianqian had already planned for today's events long ago.
"How are things going with the demon race and the alliance of rogue cultivators?"
Tian Ruochun relaxed and said, "The cooperation over there has been finalized. The Loose Cultivator Alliance and the Demon Clan originally harbored strong hostility towards the Eight Great Sects, but for some reason, the negotiations went very smoothly. In addition, the leader of the Loose Cultivator Alliance has invited you to go there."
Xie Wanning paused slightly, her eyes filled with endless thoughts, and said, "Alright. But what about the matter of Haolan Kingdom? I'm currently being accused of assassinating Song Nuan."
Tian Ruochun patted Xie Wanning on the shoulder and calmly replied, "It's okay, I'll handle this for you. I think it's more suitable for Sister Wanning to go to the Loose Cultivator Alliance now."
Xie Wanning looked at Tian Ruochun with a puzzled expression, only to see Tian Ruochun's determined gaze.
For some reason, I felt at peace.
Once the teleportation array was activated, the two arrived at the Loose Cultivator Alliance.
"welcome!"
Red petals danced in the wind, and the aroma of food wafted through the air.
"Everyone, you're all here." Xie Wanning covered her mouth with both hands, unable to suppress a soft gasp.
The people in front of her, besides Xie Youdao, the leader of the Loose Cultivator Alliance, were Ji Mei and Zhou Zhuocheng, who had previously led her to explore the secret realm.
Qingqiu Yu stood to the side and gave Xie Wanning a sincere smile.
Lin Xuanjin, accompanied by disciples of the Twilight Snow Sect, approached Xie Wanning.
"Master!" Xie Wanning exclaimed in surprise, throwing herself into Lin Xuanjin's arms and bursting into tears.
She missed the Twilight Snow Sect terribly. Everything about the Azure Cloud Sect made her uncomfortable, especially Yan Ze, who was completely unworthy to be her master.
She will only ever acknowledge Lin Xuanjin as her master in this lifetime.
Lin Xuanjin looked at Xie Wanning with heartache, sensing the sealed cultivation within her and the vanished phoenix power. He knew that his eldest disciple must be having a difficult time at the Qingyun Sect these days.
"Wan Ning, you've suffered."
Xie Wanning wiped away her tears and put on a smile: "It's not bitter, I'm fine. As long as Master and my junior brothers and sisters are alright, that's all that matters."
Xie Wanning looked at Meng Qingyue and said with satisfaction, "Second Junior Brother, your cultivation has improved a lot. You are now stronger than I was back then."
Meng Qingyue scratched his head sheepishly, while Mu Zhi said from the side, "Second Senior Brother has been working much harder than before, saying he can't let Senior Sister down."
Mu Ruo stepped forward and grabbed Xie Wanning, looking at her intently. She nodded and said, "Senior Sister, it really is you. You're finally back. I thought you..."
Before she could finish speaking, her eyes welled up with tears.
Xie Wanning patted Mu Ruo's head and comforted her, "See, I'm back now, aren't I?"
"Alright, alright, my little sister is finally back, we should be happy!" Xie Youdao shouted. "Come on, everyone sit down, the food will be served in a moment."
"Wait a minute," Tian Ruochun suddenly called out, looking at Xie Wanning with a mysterious smile: "There are still people who haven't arrived."
"Who else is missing?" everyone asked, puzzled.
"However, it should be here now." Tian Ruochun nodded as she looked at the setting sun.
A golden light flashed on the spot, and the ninth-grade teleportation array opened.
"Thank you, Junior Sister." A fiery red figure rushed towards Xie Wanning and hugged her tightly.
"Senior Sister Zhong!" Xie Wanning's eyes flashed with immense joy.
"Junior Sister Su, Senior Sister Qiao, and Sect Leader Xia..." Xie Wanning's eyes sparkled with surprise, like the brightest star in the night sky. Her lips curled into a radiant smile: "Everyone's here."
Before them were the direct disciples of the seven major sects besides Qingyun Sect, all of whom had come to the Loose Cultivator Alliance.
"Master, why didn't you tell me in advance that you were going to hold a banquet? I really don't have time to prepare so many gifts."
"Uncle Guo, you're here too." Xie Wanning stepped forward and took the gift from Guo Futing's hand.
"Thank you for your hard work, Uncle Guo. But how did you also know about this banquet?" Xie Wanning finally asked the question that had been on her mind: how come so many people she knew were gathered together?
"Oh, it was Fellow Daoist Tian who invited me here," Guo Futing explained.
Xie Wanning turned around and saw Tian Ruochun.
"Wan Ning, do you like the surprise I prepared for you?"
Xie Wanning nodded, concealing the doubt in her eyes.
Such a joyful scene, let's cherish the present moment first.
The banquet then proceeded in a lively manner.
Fine food and wine, laughter and song, acquaintances teasing and chatting, strangers striking up conversations after just a few words.
"Master, you can't drink anymore." Meng Qingyue looked at Lin Xuanjin with concern and tried to take the wine cup from his hand.
"No, tonight we won't leave until we're drunk." Lin Xuanjin's face was flushed. He drew his sword from his waist, found an open space, and began to practice his swordplay.
Mu Zhi and Mu Ruo accompanied the music.
Meng Qingyue and Qi Shaozhuo sat to the side, watching all of this helplessly.
Suddenly, a loud, chaotic sound of music broke out.
Jian Yue was holding a pipa, her face slightly flushed.
Li Xuanhao chased after her, reaching out to snatch Jian Yue's pipa, and said anxiously, "Junior Sister, if you can't play this pipa piece accurately, don't disturb others."
"No, I want to play. Who says I can't play well?"
Li Xuanhao looked at Lin Xuanjin and the others with some embarrassment, but Mu Zhi smiled, stood up and said, "It's alright, no matter how well you play, as long as you play from the heart. Junior Sister Jian, come here."
Jian Yue made a face at Li Xuanhao and ran to Mu Zhi's side to play the duet together.
Meng Qingyue and Qi Shaozhuo made room for each other. Meng Qingyue patted the seat and said, "Junior Brother Li, please sit here. How has the Cloud Soaring Sect been lately?"
Li Xuanhao reluctantly sat down, and the three of them gradually started chatting.
"Shen Cheng, come tell your senior sister how you became a member of the Shadow Pavilion. That's amazing!" Zhong Yingxiu pulled Shen Cheng along, her curious eyes sparkling. She tilted her head, causing the tassels of the gold hairpin in her hair to sway. Her fair skin shone with a pearly luster, and the blush on her cheeks was as perfect as the sunset.
Shen Cheng was stared at by Zhong Yingxiu's curious gaze. Looking at his senior sister, who was dressed up in her finest attire today, his face turned as red as the rising sun. He stammered as he explained his reason for joining the Shadow Pavilion: "To... find antidotes for my senior sister."
"what?"
Shen Cheng could only repeat it, his face flushed.
“I didn’t hear you, Xiao Cheng, say it again.” Zhong Yingxiu said with a smile, leaning closer.
Shen Cheng could feel the warm air exhaled by the other person, and even the tips of his ears turned red.
"Senior Sister, did you hear that?"
A cultivator's five senses are stronger than those of an ordinary person, so how could they not hear what the other person is saying?
"I didn't hear you. I want you to say it again." Zhong Yingxiu smiled faintly. "Xiao Cheng, why did you join the Shadow Pavilion?"
"For Senior Sister!" Shen Cheng shouted out with all his might.
"Haha." Zhong Yingxiu laughed happily.
"Senior Sister, there's nothing funny about this. As long as you're safe, I'm willing to do anything, whether it's joining the Shadow Pavilion or anything else."
"Really? Can I take this as a promise?"
Shen Cheng took a deep breath, nodded, and smiled, "Of course, this is my sentiment."
That sincere gaze was like the most vibrant fireworks in the night, instantly sobering Zhong Yingxiu up, and a blush spread across her face.
Turning her head, Zhong Yingxiu saw Qiao Qingzi's amused expression.