Chapter 401: The Story in the Nigh (1/2)

Qing He sighed, “Maybe it is better this way. If not, I would have had to trouble you to find me a place to stay.”

“Rest assured. With both of your abilities, as long as it is not our secret guards, no one will be able to hide their presence from you. Now that that is solved, how about we move on to our next course of action?” Ying Lan felt the night was still young and when these two heard that their mistress was still alive, they became too excited to fall asleep. With nothing left to do, they decided to use the time to think of their next move.

“Let’s finish up what we need to do. We are in no rush to reunite with Mistress.” Qing He hastily agreed.

Qing Rong’s mood took a turn for the better and she didn’t feel sad anymore. When she heard that Bai Lucohu was still alive, she almost jumped in joy. She straightened her back as she wondered what Ying Lan was about to tell her next.

“Mistress saw you somewhere and she made me look for you. She wanted to ask if you were doing well and if you knew the whereabouts of the other members of the Thousand Brilliance Temple.” Ying Lan looked expectantly at the siblings as soon as he finished.

The siblings exchanged a look before Qing He nodded, “We are not exactly sure where the other members are but we can confirm that the remaining members have been sent to various remote areas by someone. That person secretly protected us after Mistress’ death.”

Ying Lan became curious. No matter how flourishing the sect was before the battle, the circumstance of Thousand Brilliance Temple would not change just because these people loved and respected it. As it was considered an evil cult, after the Battle of Thousand Brilliance, everyone despised it even more and they couldn’t wait to step over their heads. Why would anyone still help us and secretly protect our disciples?

“We don’t know who did it, but he seemed to possess some sort of influence among the other sects. Otherwise, it will be impossible to protect so many of us. Occasionally, that mysterious person would also send us some stuff.” Qing Rong immediately explained as she saw the incredulous look on Ying Lan’s face.

Ying Lan understood that these two people must have lived in fear all these years and he didn’t try to press them for more information. Instead he consoled them, “Don’t worry about it anymore. After all, being alive is the best outcome and nothing else matters. I will report this matter back to Mistress and I believe that she will be able to gain a rough understanding of the situation. If we are able to obtain more information, I will let you know.”

Hearing this, Qing Rong immediately replied, “I definitely believe in the Holy Maiden. As for the remaining members, we will be sure to keep a lookout for them, however...why doesn’t the Holy Maiden want to recognize us? Is she afraid that we will embarrass her?”

Ying Lan glanced at Qing He and realised that he had a similarly helpless look on his face. He quickly consoled them, “How can that be?! Mistress is not the kind to look down on the weak. She hates those people who despise the weak and look up to the powerful.”

“Then why doesn’t she come to see us? Doesn’t she know that I have waited for three full years for her to appear before me? There isn’t a single day that goes past without me thinking of her. Even my older brother thought that I went crazy! However I was sure that she wouldn't leave us behind!” Qing Rong was slightly agitated as if she was blaming Bai Luochu for not acknowledging them.