Chapter 47 (2/2)

Yu Wuyan returned the jade pendant to Jiang Xiaofan. “Because of Xue’er, you forced your way into the peak. I think that if the deceased first-generation leader was to know of this, she would approve of you becoming an exception to this rule.”

After a short while, Yu Wuyan got up to leave. As the leader of one of the seven main peaks, she had many tasks ahead of her that needed to be fulfilled. Taking the time out of her schedule to see Jiang Xiaofan was a rare occasion.

“Sister Yu, take care. Don’t tire yourself out!” Ye Yuanxue waved at her.

Yu Wuyan looked back and jokingly chided her, “Lass, call me Aunty Yu!”

Even though this was what she had requested, Jiang Xiaofan could tell that Yu Wuyan was very pleased. It’s normal for women. Who doesn’t prefer a more junior honorific?

After Yu Wuyan had left, Jiang Xiaofan then expressed his gratitude to Ye Qiuyu. After all this time, this girl had treated him quite well. Of course, the main reason was his relationship with Ye Yuanxue, but he still needed to thank her for everything.

With one look at Jiang Xiaofan, the clever Ye Qiuyu knew what he was thinking. She warmly laughed and said, “Jiang Gongzi, no need to be so courteous. You are Xue’ers friend and are my friend as well. Besides, you are a friend worth making.”

Jiang Xiaofan grinned back at her. He felt somewhat embarrassed.

Time quickly ticked by, and five days passed since the duel. During this time, Jiang Xiaofan’s name had spread to every corner of the sect. Even a hermit probably knew of his being by now.

Jiang Xiaofan was the one who had beaten up the number one core disciple’s elder cousin, Zhu Youwei, and brother, Zhu Yunlin. He was also the one who had taught a rough lesson to three of the main peaks’ disciples, detained them, and forced them to labor. In addition, he was the one who had intruded the Heavenly Maiden Peak and come back down unscathed. Adding to his list of infamy, Jiang Xiaofan was now known as the one who had battled Ying Tianyang, the sect’s number two core disciple whose cultivation had been suppressed to the Micro Realm during the duel, defeated him, and destroyed his precious-ranked Bow Slayer.

These series of feats made Jiang Xiaofan greatly renowned throughout the Emperor’s Heaven Sect. There were some who worshipped him, and there were those who cursed him. Either way, his name was no longer unheard of, even among those who have never seen him.

Over these past few days, Jiang Xiaofan had done absolutely nothing. He wandered back and forth between Standstill Peak and the Heavenly Maiden Peak. Accurately speaking, he spent his days at the Heavenly Maiden Peak and his nights at Standstill Peak.

Once, the female disciples were bored and decided to let Jiang Xiaofan guard the gate. Needless to say, Jiang Xiaofan didn’t refuse them. All he had to do was just stand at the base of the mountain. Unexpectedly, tragedy arose. It was all because a group of wolves had come up to him.

“Yo, how do you go up the peak?”

“Brother Jiang, introduce some chicks to me, please?”

“Vicious One, you can’t be this selfish and have them all to yourself!”

Jiang Xiaofan forgot how he was able to get away from that pack of wolves. He only remembered that when he had arrived at Standstill Peak, his robe was already torn into pieces. He grew so enraged that he wanted to hit someone. Xue’er gave this to me! It’s invaluable!

On this particular sunny day, Jiang Xiaofan was still snoring in bed when Ye Yuanxue pulled him up by the ear. He didn’t know how her interest came about, but Ye Yuanxue picked up another task from the Xuanyang Pavilion. She had come here to team up with him, and this time, it was a black-grade.

Looking over the jade scroll that Ye Yuanxue had handed over, Jiang Xiaofan’s eyes bulged. He suddenly felt dizzy.

“Oi oi! What for?! It’s just a black-grade!”

Ye Yuanxue waved her delicate hand in front of Jiang Xiaofan.

He wanted to cry. Please, sister. I’ll call you sister from now on, okay? Why do you want to travel so far for this task?! Argh, Sea of the Setting Sun! Some time ago, he had gone to the Pavilion of Stored Scriptures and studied the geography of Planet Ziwei. Naturally, he knew where the Sea of the Setting was located. The distance between the Emperor’s Heaven Sect and there was very far. With the flying sword, the journey would still require a total of six days!

Ugh, six days! The thought nauseated Jiang Xiaofan. He wanted to throw up.

“Can we not go?”

Jiang Xiaofan pleaded Ye Yuanxue with pitiful eyes.

She shook her head, threatened him with a wave of her fist, and resolutely answered, “No way. I need to accumulate my contribution points. Sister’s already a core disciple. I can’t dishonor her by falling behind. I need to become a core disciple too!”

At last, Jiang Xiaofan unwillingly gave in. So be it. Sea of the Setting Sun it shall be! Six days of the flying sword! Not a big deal! Vomiting is no big deal! Besides, I might even get used to vomiting.

However, one he was in midair, Jiang Xiaofan immediately regretted his decision. No matter how many times he had vomited, he just couldn’t get used to the nauseous feeling. His eyes continuously swirled in circles. It was as if there were a million bumblebees buzzing inside his head.

The journey indeed required a total of six days, but because of a certain someone who easily got sword-sick, the trip was extended to ten days. When they finally arrived at the Sea of the Setting Sun, the sky was somewhat red. Its color was no different than that of the sun below the horizon.

They landed on a large island, surrounded by red-colored seawater. Waves rolled in one after another as the sound of the water crashing into the rocky shore echoed in their ears. It sounded eerie as if someone was weeping.