Chapter 341: Side Story: His Favorite (1/2)

“Is the letter here?” The impatient voice of a female sounded.

“It has finally arrived.” Immortal Glass Melody Gui Li answered calmly.

She glanced at her companion, Immortal Adoring Poet Zhu Yao’er, while taking out a small black stone. Together, they watched as a stream of characters and words flashed across the smooth surface.

“Hunt unsuccessful, return to the school. Gui Li stays with the recruit.”

“Ha, sister.” Zhu Yao’er said, “I guess you are stuck in this peasant country. I, for one, will be glad to rid myself of the stench of this low-class immortal sect.”

They were still within Dragon River Town, outside of the borders of Ten Thousand Flower Valley. They had been put up in the second largest building town, the mayor’s residence, out of respect for their status. Aside from taking care of their food and accommodations, they were not allowed to step within the sect.

Gui Li frowned but didn’t retort. She was from this subcontinent while Zhu Yao’er was born and raised in the Martial Brilliance Continent.

Zhu Yao’er stretched and laid down on the couch, popping a few fruits into her mouth. “Tasteless food, stale drinks, shoddy furnishing. Sigh… the things I do for the order.”

Gui Li finally could not hold her tongue, “Sister! Ten Thousand Flower Valley was only established a couple of years ago. Their progress is actually quite impressive, even in the Martial Brilliance Continent.”

“Cheh, they got way too lucky.”

“What about Chen Wentian? Is he just luck too?”

“What about him?” Zhu Yao’er retorted.

“Yao’er, I seem to remember that you broke through to the immortal realms when you were thirty-seven.”

“That’s right. I did!” Pride was evident in her tone. “The youngest in the continent for the last five hundred years!”

She had a right to be proud. She was from a powerful family, with tremendous support, and had a pristine lineage of talent.

Gui Li was average in comparison, only breaking through past the age of fifty. Zhu Yao’er was someone who would become an Abbotess in the future and perhaps more. Gui Li would forever be relegated to the subcontinent. As such, compared to Zhu Yao’er, Gui Li held Chen Wentian in much higher regard.

“That’s amazing but, then, what does that make Chen Wentian?” Gui Li pressed, “He managed to reach the Spirit Lord Realm at the age of twenty-five. Even in the vast continent, that is unheard of. Even in other continents, I think he is a special one.”

Zhu Yao’er snorted very loudly and angrily ate another fruit, “Oh, he’s a special one. He hides women away in every corner like a chipmunk. I don’t know where he managed to find them all. And there’s that Immortal Royal Moon. Where did she come from? Every time I try to peek into their stupid sect, she stops me. She dares to give me no face! Me!”

Gui Li had nothing to say about that. Indeed, Jasmine had been keeping a tight rein on the sect while Chen Wentian was in secluded cultivation. If their Abbotesses were here, it would be another story but as it was, they could do nothing about it.

“And then there’s that Elder Mo!” Zhu Yao’er continued, “That dirtbag gives me the creeps every time. Seriously, sister, you have to keep a steady watch on Long Yifei. Deliver her to us when the term starts and we can properly educate her!”

The pair’s argument abated as they discussed matters with Long Yifei. The divine daughter was making good progress with the holy scripture of the order, The Book of Virtue. She was studious and hardworking. She gave both immortals a good impression. They were both at least in agreement that they were eagerly awaiting the new school year to start so that Long Yifei can experience the wonders of the Virtuous Order. With matters regarding Long Yifei, they had no quarrels.

Zhu Yao’er left the province the next day. After a few words with Gui Li, she left without addressing anybody else in Ten Thousand Flower Valley.

She flew up into the air and hovered high above the valley. She looked down at the tiny sect below and shook her head.

“I’ll let you be arrogant and comfortable a little while longer, surnamed Chen.” She muttered, “When you come to the continent, you’ll see what true men are like! When you lay eyes on our acolytes, I want to see if you can still maintain that smug face! Especially my brother, he will certainly put you in your place!”