193 Bold Declaration I (1/2)
The horned goblins were hemmed in by Chen Wentian and Jasmine's spiritual force, preventing them from escaping the town even if they wanted to. Wholesale slaughter followed and the town was bathed in blood for a second time. This time, the girls helped avenge the humans that had lost their souls defending their home.
Once the last horned goblin died under a hail of ice, Chen Wentian destroyed all the bodies with his flames and clean up the mess. He decided afterwards that it was enough bloodshed for the first day, especially for Lin Qingcheng and Zhou Ziyun who were not used to full scale battles.
He few them to a deserted lakeside and setup camp. As a reward for obtaining so many points, Chen Wentian showed off his novice cooking skills and roasted a wild deer for them. Normally, they would just eat pre-prepared meals while out on the field but Chen Wentian was feeling quite generous, specially in the presence of all his women.
While he was fully focused on cooking, the others sat around the fire and chatted about anything and everything.
Eventually, the conversation turned to Summer and Winter's Eternal Sutra which most of them cultivated.
”Sister Ziyun, your mastery of Summer's Blazing Sun has improved once again!” Su Yue said adoringly, ”You were so awesome during the battle!”
”Yeah, Sister Ziyun, please teach us!” Su Xue added, ”The second stage is so difficult to understand, I can't make sense of it!”
Zhou Ziyun smiled, ”Xue'er, Yue'er, what would Wushuang think of you abandoning her for another teacher?”
”We're not!” The twins exclaimed hurriedly.
”Dummies, Ziyun is only joking.” Song Wushuang laughed and poked the two in the head.
”Oh… hehe.”
”By the way,” Song Wushuang turned to Zhou Ziyun, ”They do speak the truth. Even Yuechan and I have only reached the second stage and you've already caught up. It will be great if we can train together.”
”Sure. I was thinking the same.” Zhou Ziyun nodded.
”I agree, but we should also not forget about Sister Long.” Li Yuechan added, ”She's already reached the seventh stage of Winter's Snow Dance after such a short time. We can all learn from each other.”
”Oh… Sister Li is quite perceptive.” Long Yifei said lightly, ”When did you notice?”
”Of course, how could I not notice Sister Long's performance during the battle today? The freezing aura of your Winter Solstice was many times more powerful than before. Sister, congratulations!”
”Congratulations!” They all raised their cups and toasted her success.
”Sister Yifei, is something wrong?” The ever-perceptive Zhou Ziyun asked.
”Oh… nothing.”
”Whatever it is, you don't have to worry. You are master's newest disciple but rest assured, we are all your sisters. There are no strangers amongst us, only family.” Zhou Ziyun said gently.
”Thank you.”
”You'll be just fine.” Zhou Ziyun said reassuringly, ”Even Jasmine is included in our sisterhood. She likes to act haughty with her elder position but in reality, she's our sister. Right Jasmine?”
”What? I'm your elder!” Jasmine snorted.
”Oh, really?” Zhou Ziyun asked with a grin.