Chapter 250 - Fallen Immortals Sect (1/2)

It didn’t take long for Qingluan and the rest to return. Xiao Chen looked at them and asked, “Are you all alright?”

Qingluan joined his side and leaned into his ear to whisper, “There’s a place called Landscape Park in the west district. It has something to do with the attack this time. I think it’s where the Fallen Immortals Sect temporarily is.”

Xiao Chen nodded. “I understand. Let it be for now. Don’t take any reckless actions.”

Ziyun’er said, “But are we leaving it just like that?”

Xiao Chen shook his head. “It’s fortune that everyone is fine. Leave it be. Don’t move recklessly.”

“But they really overdid it this time,” Ziyun’er said in anger as she scanned the ruined courtyard.

He didn’t reply. Qingluan shot Ziyun’er a look. “Enough. Don’t keep harping on it.” Ziyun’er looked away, but her fists were clenched so hard that her bones creaked.

Xiao Chen took a deep breath. “Enough. It’s alright now. Let’s go to the main district now and wait, and tomorrow we’ll go to the Daoist League of the Five Continents. Throw this to the back of your mind.”

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to seek revenge from the Fallen Immortals Sect. They were just too strong for him. He couldn’t ensure the safety of his people in an actual battle. He wasn’t alone now; he couldn’t be as fearless as he had been when storming the Zuoqiu family estate. Now, he must consider the big picture.

A Jade Qing Sect disciple stepped forward and said, “Are you kidding me, Junior Brother Xiao? They walked all over us! Are we supposed to take this lying down? There are so many of us here. Why do we have to fear them?”

Luo Shangyan glared at him. “Junior Brother Xiao said to let it be. Why do you have so much to say? The registration test for the Immortal’s Sword Assembly will begin in a few days. It’s best to avoid unnecessary trouble.”

Luo Shangyan, Li Muxue, and Murong Xian’er agreed with Xiao Chen because their worst-case scenario was him picking a fight with the Fallen Immortals Sect. In a battle, one party would surely be injured. They didn’t want anything to happen to him.

“Alright. Let’s do as Junior Brother Xiao says,” the disciple said dispiritedly.

The rest had no objections either. Even though they called Xiao Chen their Junior Brother, they knew what he was capable of after witnessing his battle with Patriarch Guanshan. When Yu Yifeng wasn’t around, he was their de facto leader.

Xiao Chen nodded. “Where’s Senior Brother Yifeng?” The disciple answered, “He followed our Master and the other Elders to the Daoist League of the Five Continents last night.”

“That’s good, too. Our journey will be a long one; let us make haste.”

After ordering a few ladies of the Hidden Fragrance Wafting Under the Moon to stay behind and tie up the loose ends, he led the rest to the central district of the city in horse carriages.

Inside the carriage, Xiao Chen leaned against his seat in silence. Li Muxue noticed how deep in thought he was and said, “That’s enough thinking. Don’t dwell on it. We’re all safe, aren’t we?”

Xiao Chen nodded. He asked Qingluan, “Have you ever heard of the Fallen Immortals Sect?”

Qingluan shook her head. “Never. Neither do I know where their sect is or what their current goal is. I can investigate them immediately if you need me to.”

“It’s fine. I don’t want to alarm them.” Xiao Chen raised a hand. He then turned to look at the stream of people outside the window. This time, the Fallen Immortals Sect sent ten people and went around challenging cultivators from all sects. They tasted no defeat so far, making most disciples from the main sects cower in fear.

This sect must not be underestimated.

With the number of visitors to Tianyuan City doubling this time of the year, moving around in horse carriages became cumbersome. By the time they arrived at the central district, the sky was already dark. They got off the carriage and checked into a tavern nearby. They would head to the Daoist League of the Five Continents tomorrow.

The twelve ladies of the Hidden Fragrance Wafting Under the Moon took turns to guard the group throughout the night. Xiao Chen sat cross-legged inside the tavern, circulating his force and taking in energy as he stimulated all of his Spiritual Meridians. However, he couldn’t help thinking about the Fallen Immortals Sect.

The next morning, everyone washed up and had their breakfast. Once he was ready, Xiao Chen walked downstairs and did a headcount. It was then that he noticed that Ziyun’er was nowhere to be found.

“Where’s Ziyun’er? Why isn’t she here?” asked a female disciple standing behind Qingluan.

“She told me she was too tired last night and changed shifts with me then. Is she still asleep?”

The ladies of the Hidden Fragrance Wafting Under the Moon had always been well-trained. Something like this would never happen. Qingluan sensed that something was wrong. Frowning, Xiao Chen exchanged glances with her. The two of them thought in unison, “Oh no! She must have gone to the west district and investigate the Fallen Immortals Sect by herself last night!”

Noticing their sudden solemn expressions, Luo Shangyan walked over to them and asked quietly, “What’s wrong?”

Xiao Chen had long learned to keep a cool head. He explained, “It’s nothing. Senior Sister Luo, can you take them to the Daoist League of the Five Continents first? I’ll join you in a while.”