Chapter 10: Don't Tell Me You've Already Become an Adult?
"Brother Chen, I finally understand why you didn't go to Mianyue Tower. You've been keeping a beauty hidden in Wenjian pavilion!"
The moment Zhao Youqian saw Fairy Yunmeng, he was stunned. He had roamed the flower beds for years, seeing countless beauties from human, demon, and ghost clans alike.
But this was the first time he'd seen a woman who gave him such an ethereal, fairy-like feeling. Combined with the powerful cultivation she emanated, Zhao Youqian could tell this woman was no ordinary person.
Chen Xuan said nonchalantly: "Don't talk nonsense. I picked her up on my way home last night. I was just about to send her away."
"Picked up?"
Zhao Youqian was dumbfounded. In all his years, this was the first time he'd heard of picking up a beauty.
The key was that Fairy Yunmeng, hearing this, didn't show the slightest objection. Her face showed no displeasure at all - as if it were true. This left Zhao Youqian completely puzzled.
"If you don't believe me, you can ask her." Chen Xuan said matter-of-factly.
"Really?"
Zhao Youqian asked subconsciously.
Fairy Yunmeng didn't speak, only nodding gently. Before this Senior, she was indeed no different from a wounded animal by the roadside.
"Brother Chen, come here for a moment."
Zhao Youqian mysteriously called Chen Xuan to a corner where Fairy Yunmeng couldn't see them. In a voice only the two could hear, he said: "Brother Chen, next time something like this happens, you must call me."
"Mm, next time for sure!"
With that, Chen Xuan called Fairy Yunmeng over, and the three left the Wushang Sword Sect together, heading toward Dongyang Prefecture.
On the official road to Dongyang Prefecture, people came and went in an endless stream.
After descending the mountain, Fairy Yunmeng put on a veil, concealing her peerless beauty. Even so, she still attracted many gazes.
Fortunately, all three carried weapons, avoiding unnecessary trouble.
As soon as Chen Xuan's group of three reached the city gate, they saw Commander Liu riding a slant-eyed fierce tiger, rushing out of the city in urgency. Behind him followed a squad of Ascension Office cultivators on wind-chasing horses. The formation suggested they had encountered significant trouble.
"Stop!"
Commander Liu saw Chen Xuan's group of three and immediately halted the procession, jumping down from the fierce tiger.
"Greetings, Immortal Chen."
"Where are you all headed?"
Chen Xuan asked casually. He had come to the city to find the Ascension Office anyway. Finding Commander Liu made no difference.
"To be honest with Immortal Chen, I'm going to find a fairy." Commander Liu said in a low voice.
Zhao Youqian beside them laughed: "Old Liu, you've fallen. Making such a scene to find a fairy - others might think you're here to kidnap a bride."
Commander Liu didn't get angry either. He smiled: "My apologies for embarrassing myself in front of you both. I had no choice. A disciple from the Wangqing Palace came to my Ascension Office and made me mobilize all our manpower to search for someone.
I'm just a small figure - how could I put on airs before a Wangqing Palace disciple? So I brought all my brothers out of the city."
"Is this Wangqing Palace very powerful?"
Chen Xuan asked curiously. In this tiny territory of Dongyang Prefecture, besides the Wushang Sword Sect, there weren't any impressive major sects, let alone experts.
Commander Liu said respectfully: "Very powerful. The Wangqing Palace is a sage-lineage sect. Its territory is several times larger than the Jin Kingdom, and its Palace Master is a Conferred Sage."
"Sounds quite formidable."
Chen Xuan said casually, then asked: "Do you have any information about the person you're searching for?"
Commander Liu quickly replied: "We do. We're searching for a fairy called Yunmeng..."
"Wait!"
Chen Xuan interrupted Commander Liu, pointing to Fairy Yunmeng beside him: "No need to search. She's right here."
"Immortal Chen, this isn't something to joke about."
Commander Liu said this, but still subconsciously looked in the direction Chen Xuan was pointing. He saw a veiled woman with an otherworldly presence standing nearby.
But Wangqing Palace matters couldn't be taken lightly. If he got it wrong, his head would roll.
He didn't dare look directly at Fairy Yunmeng, instead bowing and asking: "May I ask the fairy's name?"
"I am Fairy Yunmeng. Where is my junior sister Yuehua?"
Fairy Yunmeng said indifferently, her tone emotionless, giving a sense of superiority.
Hearing the word "Yuehua," Commander Liu knew he hadn't found the wrong person. He said respectfully: "Fairy Yuehua is at the Ascension Office. Please, fairy, come with me."
"Lead the way." Fairy Yunmeng was sparing with her words.
"Yes!"
Commander Liu still hadn't processed what was happening. His head was still spinning. Earlier, when Fairy Yuehua had come to the Ascension Office, she had been anxiously saying Fairy Yunmeng had chased after a Joyous Union Sect evil cultivator and hadn't returned all night, likely encountering danger.
She had made him lead all his subordinates to search for her, and upon finding her, immediately signal her. But here was Fairy Yunmeng, clearly fine, and together with Immortal Chen.
What exactly was going on?
The group proceeded silently, grandly entering Dongyang Prefecture city.
With Ascension Office cultivators clearing the way, they naturally encountered no obstacles. In the time it takes to burn an incense stick, they arrived outside the Ascension Office.
As Dongyang Prefecture's face, the Ascension Office was built with particular luxury. The entire government compound was constructed from white jade stone, the roof covered with glazed tiles that sparkled in the sunlight like an immortal's abode, giving a grand impression.
Commander Liu personally led the way, ushering Chen Xuan's group into the Ascension Office. Before entering, Fairy Yunmeng subconsciously slowed her pace, falling behind Chen Xuan.
The group passed through the spacious front courtyard and arrived outside the main hall. Just as he entered, Chen Xuan saw a long-haired, sweet-faced girl in yellow standing in the hall.
Several Ascension Office cultivators stood cautiously to the side, all with heads lowered, not daring to look directly at the yellow-clad girl.
Hearing footsteps, the yellow-clad girl suddenly looked toward them. When she saw Fairy Yunmeng following behind Chen Xuan, a flash of astonishment appeared in her eyes, though it vanished quickly.
This change, though subtle, didn't escape Chen Xuan's notice. He had a habit when looking at beautiful women - first checking their eyes to see if he was reflected in them, then examining other parts.
Mmm... quite large!
"Senior sister, you're alright! That's wonderful!"
The yellow-clad girl didn't notice Chen Xuan's gaze. She might even say she completely ignored this mortal's existence. She walked directly toward Fairy Yunmeng, asking with apparent concern:
"Senior sister, that Chu Shaofeng fellow didn't do anything to you, did he?"
Liu Yunmeng's face showed no change in expression. She only looked at Chen Xuan's back and smiled slightly: "Thanks to Young Master Chen saving me, I'm fine."
"Who is Young Master Chen?"
The yellow-clad girl frowned slightly. This wasn't how things were supposed to go. According to plan, her senior sister should have been defiled by that scoundrel Chu Shaofeng by now. She had mobilized all the cultivators in Dongyang Prefecture to find a devastated senior sister.
Then with some publicity, this high-and-mighty Senior Sister Liu's reputation would be completely ruined. At that point, the true disciple's seat would be hers.
Liu Yunmeng took half a step forward and said to Chen Xuan, who had just turned his gaze back: "Young Master Chen, this is my junior sister Yuehua."
"Oh."
Chen Xuan responded casually. This Yuehua was clearly a scheming woman. Such women were fine to look at, but one mustn't get entangled with them.
Ying Yuehua also sized up Chen Xuan, discovering he was merely a mortal. How had he saved her senior sister?
Could it be... through his body?
Thinking this, she showed a playful smile: "Thank you, young master, for saving my senior sister. Might I ask how you saved her?
Of course, if it's inconvenient, you needn't say. After all, my senior sister was hit with Dragon-Overturning Phoenix Powder. Some content is better not heard by outsiders."
At these words, everyone's gaze in the room changed. Especially the way they looked at Chen Xuan - thick with envy.
Saving a fairy who had been hit with Dragon-Overturning Phoenix Powder - why didn't such good fortune fall to me?
"Dragon-Overturning Phoenix Powder... hiss"
Zhao Youqian sucked in a cold breath, then looked at Chen Xuan with gleaming eyes: "Brother Chen, don't tell me you've already become an adult?"
[Human Cultivator Realms
Shedding Mortality
Dao Foundation (Foundation Establishment)
True Destiny
Heavenly Essence
Nurturing Spirit
Fusion
Fish-Dragon
Half-Sage
Sage Venerable
Divine King
Divine Emperor
Immortal Emperor]
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