114 Split Up (1/2)

”Have you and Fang Yuan met before?”

Shi Yutong was suspicious and continued. ”You are the disciple of the great alchemy master Lu Renjia, and since he loves to nurture the younger generation, he would be overjoyed to know about the talented Fang Yuan!”

Hearing this polite yet threatening words, Fang Yuan remained calm, squinted his eyes and revealed a cold look. ”You only appeared at the end of the fight. I see that you have the intention to help this Sect Master secretly?”

He had already witnessed the two sisters fighting side by side against the Five Ghost Sect Sect Master; he knew that he would not be so lucky and that Shi Yutong would definitely bring assistance with her.

Shi Yutong could easily overpower any normal Wu Zong without any help.

Even if a spiritual knight had ambushed them, the two ladies could still defend themselves and escape.

After all, being the favourite disciple of an alchemy master, and in troubled times like this, how could she not bring a few treasures for self-defence?

Fang Yuan still did not forget how Ling Yin fought the Blood Killer with her emerald flashes.

'The likes of an alchemy master can harness spiritual fire for alchemy and is therefore sought after by many cultivators. Therefore, it is only normal that they are wealthy... If I strike now, I am only 30% confident to take down both of them, so it would only be wiser to take them down one by one!'

”How would little sister dare?”

Even if she was the disciple of an alchemy master, she still lowered her status while talking to another Wu Zong.

After all, although spiritual disciples harness a miniature version of elemental force, and were able to cast a few elementary spiritual techniques, they would still be no match when against true elemental force.

Ling Yin felt her hair standing on its ends as Fang Yuan stared at her. She felt insecure, and a little embarrassed.

”If that is so, let's discuss the important stuff!”

Fang Yuan turned his head and came straight to the point while looking at Shi Yutong. ”What is the purpose of Sect Master coming here personally?”

”This...”

Shi Yutong froze.

She intended to defeat the doctor at the secluded valley first to let him know her prowess before extorting some spiritual rice.

However, the other party was now a Wu Zong!

Not just a Wu Zong, but a Wu Zong that was more powerful than herself!

How could she state her conditions now?

”Hehe... I have received news that Leiyue's fiance is here and therefore came here specially to visit. The criteria set previously were but a joke, right?”

Ling Yin took a few steps forward and tugged at Shi Yutong's sleeve, as she hinted her with her expression.

”That's right! That's why I have come here!”

A Wu Zong is worth establishing a good relationship with, and especially when the Wu Zong is so strong!

If she could convince him to join their alliance, losing a female disciple wouldn't matter!

After weighing things out, Shi Yutong came to a conclusion and looked at Lin Leiyue.

'Master...'

Once Lin Leiyue understood her master's intentions, she blushed and felt agonised.

Her proud personality did not resonate with the fact that she was treated like a gift or a compensation. What made things worse was that Fang Yuan once rejected her!

'Indeed an experienced person. A Sect Master's words are indeed heavy...'

Fang Yuan noticed Lin Leiyue's minute actions.

He recalled how Shi Yutong convinced Yu Qiuleng to force himself to reject the marriage previously, which was a 180-degrees change to how she was treating him now, after witnessing how highly-skilled he was.

”Forget about it. Why would I still mull over the marriage incident?”

Fang Yuan waved his hand. ”Please take your leave, I won't send you!”

Hearing his heartless words, Shi Yutong looked at Ling Yin and forced a smile.

They knew that it did not matter to Fang Yuan whether they were on the same side or now. Furthermore, they could feel that he was irritated by his words.

Lin Leiyue shivered.

After she finally convinced herself to sacrifice her future for the Sect, Fang Yuan could reject her effortlessly.

This scene became a joke compared to the fight at the beginning!

Her face became flushed as she felt that everyone was mocking her. She could not control herself and her tears flowed out, as she turned around and ran away.

”Keke... My disciple is so mischievous, don't take it to heart!”

Shi Yutong took a step back. ”Since Master Fang has no intention, then Sister Ling Yin and myself shall not disturb you any further, we shall take our leave!”

As a Sect Master, her words had weight.

As they took their leave, there was no chaos. With a Wu Zong and a spiritual disciple leading the way, the rest dispersed orderly.

...

In the forest, Shi Yutong instructed the Sect disciples to find Lin Leiyue, and hinted to Ling Yin to take another path.

Not long after, they arrived at a small cliff and looked far out. Everywhere was forest-green.

”Good, we are more than 10 miles away now, we can speak here!”

As the gentle breeze blew, Shi Yutong said, ”Even though Fang Yuan is more skilled than me, I can still eavesdrop on him!”