lcionline Chapter 198 The disciple would rather leave the Qingyun Sect
Chapter 198 The disciple would rather leave the Qingyun Sect
Xie Wan Ning landed in the dilapidated courtyard and smelled a foul, burning odor, which made her frown involuntarily.
She took a few more steps inside and felt dizzy, and the spiritual energy within her body began to surge.
Suppressing the urge to vomit, Xie Wanning could only jump onto Luo Ze's sword to temporarily escape the dilapidated courtyard.
Her gaze was fixed on a corner of the courtyard, where there used to be a lush osmanthus tree, but now only the charred trunk remained, and the osmanthus blossoms were nowhere to be seen.
Just as Xie Wanning was engrossed in watching, her attention was drawn by a call.
"Senior Sister," Jiang Ci called out from his flying magical artifact.
Xie Wanning nodded, tilted her head, and asked in confusion, "Third Junior Brother, why was my courtyard destroyed? Why hasn't it been repaired yet?"
The entire courtyard was pitch black, without a single blade of grass, giving it a lifeless and desolate appearance.
Jiang Ci's gaze fell on the courtyard, and he sighed: "A year ago, Qingyun Sect was attacked by a demonic cultivator, and your courtyard, Senior Sister, was burned down by that demonic cultivator. After the fire, this courtyard emitted a strange and unpleasant smell. Spiritual cultivators simply cannot stand this smell, and it seems to cause spiritual energy to become chaotic, so no one dares to clean this courtyard."
“However, Senior Sister, you don’t need to worry.” Jiang Ci looked up and smiled, “Master has already prepared a new courtyard for you, right at the top of Qingyun Peak.”
Xie Wanning gave a forced smile and said helplessly, "I understand."
Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, Xie Wanning looked at Jiang Ci and asked, "Third Junior Brother, was that demonic cultivator killed? He actually dared to cause trouble at Qingyun Sect. Were any disciples injured?" Qingyun Sect's protective formation is always airtight. Demonic cultivators without the Nascent Soul stage cannot get in at all. Even if they did get in, Yan Ze should have sensed it. How could he let him destroy Qingyun Sect?
"What a pity, she got away." Jiang Ci sighed regretfully, then looked up and smiled, "But Senior Sister, don't worry, this demonic cultivator didn't harm any disciples, and no disciples died."
"That's good. I'll be going now."
Xie Wanning waved her hand, stepped onto Luo Ze Sword, and left.
Jiang Ci stood there, still wearing a smile on his face.
He naturally wouldn't tell his senior sister that he had already died once. Nor would he tell Xie Wanning that he remembered what he had done in the past. This time, he would play the role of an obedient junior brother, so that his senior sister would have no future troubles.
At the top of Qingyun Peak, Xie Wanning found her courtyard.
Above the courtyard is a plaque that reads: Phoenix Perch Courtyard.
The setting sun cast its warm glow on the garden, creating a cozy atmosphere.
Xie Wanning watched the setting sun and returned to her room. The room was fully furnished, and after cleaning it with her cleaning magic, Xie Wanning lay down on the bed.
A deep sense of exhaustion washed over her, and Xie Wanning unconsciously drifted off to sleep.
A dreamless night.
The sun rises above the treetops.
"Chirp!"
The Crimson Flame Bird looked at Xie Wanning, who was fast asleep, and leaned down to peck at her.
Xie Wanning opened her eyes and saw the Crimson Flame Bird beside her, tilting its head and looking her over.
"Good morning." Xie Wanning got up, dressed simply, and headed to the Qingyun Palace. The Crimson Flame Bird perched on her shoulder, resting with its eyes closed. Xie Wanning tried to fly slowly so as not to disturb the bird's rest.
When Xie Wanning arrived at Qingyun Hall, the disciples of Qingyun Peak were already standing in the hall preparing for the morning assembly. Xie Wanning's appearance caused some disciples to stir, and they discussed in hushed tones, but when Xie Wanning's eyes fell on them, they lowered their heads and remained silent.
Xie Wanning smiled helplessly. She still remembered a few years ago when she was the senior disciple of Qingyun Sect. At that time, Ye Qianqian had not yet joined the sect, and she had a good relationship with the disciples in the sect. But now everything has changed.
Yan Ze stood on the palace floor, with Song Huai'an, Jiang Ci, and Ye Qianqian beside him. There was one empty seat.
Xie Wanning went to the empty seat. Yan Ze saw the Crimson Flame Bird on her shoulder, frowned slightly but did not stop her.
The morning meeting started quickly.
After saying a few simple words, Yan Ze got to the point. He turned his gaze to Xie Wanning, and his authoritative voice resounded throughout the Qingyun Hall: "From now on, Xie Wanning will be my eldest disciple, and also your senior sister."
There was silence.
Yan Ze glanced at him with some displeasure, only to see Song Huai'an step forward and kneel down, holding the Golden Cloud Sword in both hands. He respectfully said, "Disciple Song Huai'an is unwilling to accept Xie Wanning as the senior sister of the Qingyun Sect. She once appeared in the Void Secret Realm under the identity of 'Xu Weilin,' abandoning the disciples of the Qingyun Sect. Moreover, Xie Wanning has clearly stated that she does not want to be the senior sister of the Qingyun Sect. Disciple believes that she is not qualified to be the senior sister of the Qingyun Sect. If Master insists on making Xie Wanning the senior sister of the Qingyun Sect, disciple would rather withdraw from the Qingyun Sect."
"Whoosh!"
The disciples below the stage knelt down one after another, and they shouted in unison, "We do not want Xie Wan Ning to become the senior sister of Qingyun Sect. Please reconsider, Sect Leader."
Yan Ze's face was extremely pale. He looked at his second disciple and inner disciple who openly defied him, and he became irritated. His voice was filled with obvious anger: "Since your master has made such a decision, there are naturally reasons behind it."
But Song Huai'an remained kneeling on the ground, refusing to get up.
For the past five years, Song Huai'an has served as the senior disciple of Qingyun Sect, managing its affairs. Compared to Xie Wanning, who has been missing for five years, the people in the sect have a much better impression of Song Huai'an. Moreover, Song Huai'an has absolutely fulfilled his responsibilities as the senior disciple. No matter what dangers they encounter, Song Huai'an is always the first to step forward, and he puts the lives of the other disciples first.
Xie Wanning chuckled softly and silently took a step back.
She noticed a hint of displeasure on Ye Qianqian's face. Song Huai'an's actions had violated Yan Ze's orders and even defied the plans of Heaven.
This made Xie Wanning find Song Huai'an more agreeable. Before, in the Void Secret Realm and the sect competition, she saw that Song Huai'an had been diligently protecting the lives of the Qingyun Sect disciples. Indeed, compared to her, Song Huai'an was more suitable to be the leader of the Qingyun Sect.
"Second Senior Brother, you mustn't disobey Master's orders. Master must have his reasons for saying this." Ye Qianqian stepped forward to pull Song Huai'an, but Song Huai'an pushed her away.
He said coldly, "Junior Sister, I know what I'm doing."
Ye Qianqian stomped her foot in anger. It was the first time she had seen Song Huai'an defy her, which infuriated her.
Xie Wanning, however, watched with great interest. Compared to love and romance, power was indeed more intoxicating.
She needs to add fuel to the fire.
Xie Wanning stepped forward and bowed, solemnly saying, "Master, I believe that Song Huai'an's contributions to the Qingyun Sect are invaluable, and he is the most suitable person to become the eldest disciple of the Qingyun Sect."
Song Huai'an glanced at Xie Wanning, finding it somewhat unbelievable. In her previous life, Xie Wanning had always been a competitive person. Whether it was a competition or demon slaying, Xie Wanning was always the most enthusiastic disciple. She so desperately wanted to be the center of attention. Why would she give up the position of the eldest disciple of Qingyun Sect to him in this life?
He naturally didn't know that Xie Wanning in her previous life had always strived to become an outstanding senior sister. She hoped to gain the attention of her master and the respect of her junior brothers and sisters, which is why she cultivated day and night. Even if her cultivation level was not as good as her junior brothers and sisters, she would still rush to the front in competitions and battles, just to live up to the title of "senior sister".
However, Xie Wanning no longer cares about anything in the Qingyun Sect. Her heart is not in the Qingyun Sect, so why would she care about the status of a senior sister?
Moreover, she will always be the senior sister of the Twilight Snow Sect, and that will never change.
“Fine, but my eldest disciple must be able to protect the disciples of Qingyun Sect. You two need to have a swordsmanship competition,” Yan Ze said coldly.