novelaction Chapter 39 Meeting Chen Qingqing on the Road
Chapter 39 Meeting Chen Qingqing on the Road
After hearing what Grand Master said, Qi Miao had doubts in his heart, but he could only choose to trust Grand Master's judgment. After all, Grand Master was an elder of Tianji Sect, and his knowledge and experience far exceeded his own. So, Qi Miao decided to put aside his anxiety for the time being and continue to wait patiently for Lin Xian'er.
After several days of lying low, Lin Xian'er finally remembered what she needed to do. Her senior brother had already taken over the Ghost King's group, and she didn't want to take on any more responsibilities.
After careful consideration, Lin Xian'er decided to continue her journey to Tianji Sect. After confirming with Xie Qijun and Qi Miao that they would depart the next day and bidding farewell to the Ghost King and the others, she quickly went to her senior brother's room, handed him a Qiankun bag, and said, "Senior Brother, although I can't help you physically, I will support you spiritually and materially. Here, use these magic tools, spiritual spring water, and elixirs as you please. If you don't have enough, I'll give you more when I come back."
She gently patted her senior brother's shoulder and looked at him firmly, as if telling him to persevere no matter what difficulties he encountered.
"However, Master Brother, if you rely on trees, they will fall; if you rely on people, they will run away; if you rely on mountains, they will collapse. Only by relying on yourself can you be steady and reliable, and gain true security and success. If we have our own abilities, we won't have to depend on others or be led by them everywhere. We can freely do what we want and go where we want. This kind of life is truly happy and free! Therefore, Master Brother, we must hone the abilities of these disciples and cannot rely solely on these things."
Zheng Yuanchang gave Lin Xian'er a complicated look. He found it a bit amazing that this thing could say such words. "How about you come and train these disciples? After all, you only have one disciple, so having a few more won't be a problem."
Huh? This meant she was about to receive additional tasks. Lin Xian'er suddenly became serious. "Brother, this journey to Tianji Sect is fraught with difficulties and dangers. It's simply inhumane to let these young members of our sect endure such hardships. Junior Sister suddenly remembered that she has something important to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."
After saying that, without waiting for Zheng Yuanchang to speak, Lin Xian'er fled directly, leaving the man with a helpless look on his face.
The next day, just as the sky was beginning to turn pale in the east, Lin Xian'er, Xie Qijun, and Qi Miao packed their bags and prepared to set out again for Tianji Gate. This time, they decided to take the main road, as it was more crowded and could avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.
Soon, a small town appeared ahead, bustling with activity. Lin Xian'er suggested strolling through the town and restocking some supplies. Xie Qijun and Qi Miao had no objections, so the three of them headed into the town.
The town's streets were narrow and crowded, lined with stalls of all kinds, and the stall owners shouted loudly, trying to attract customers. Lin Xian'er and the other two weaved through the crowds, admiring the dazzling array of goods while savoring the local snacks.
Suddenly, a loud noise caught the trio's attention. They saw a group of people gathered nearby, and it looked like something was happening. Curious, Lin Xian'er squeezed over to investigate and discovered two young men arguing. One was dressed in fancy clothes, resembling a wealthy young man; the other was dressed simply, with an angry expression on his face.
Lin Xian'er was not interested in meddling in other people's business. Just as she was about to leave, she noticed a woman coming over from a distance. Chen Qingqing?
Lin Xian'er pondered inwardly: How could she be here? Logically speaking, if a sect disciple was going down the mountain for training or a mission, they should have informed everyone in advance.
But when she was at the sect, Lin Xian'er hadn't heard any news of any disciples going down the mountain for training. Otherwise, she wouldn't have specifically warned the sect leader! Could it be... that she had gone down the mountain without permission?
Thinking of this, Lin Xian'er couldn't help but feel that things were getting interesting. After all, a disciple actually dared to defy the sect's rules and go down the mountain without permission. This was no small matter.
Then, Lin Xian'er covered herself with a veil, and at the same time took Xie Qijun and Qi Miao away while Chen Qingqing was not paying attention. She had to observe the situation carefully.
"Cousin, what are you doing? We have important things to deal with. Why waste our time with such a poor guy!" Chen Qingqing said impatiently, with a hint of contempt and disdain on her delicate face.
She really couldn't understand why her cousin would pay so much attention to such a shabby-dressed and ordinary person. In her opinion, this person was not worth their time at all.
Chen Qingqing glanced at the man she called a "poor fellow" and couldn't help but feel a surge of disdain. The man's attire was too plain, even shabby. His clothes looked worn for ages, and the color was a bit old. Furthermore, his face was ordinary, nothing special.
"Good sister, don't be angry! I really didn't mean it~" Chen Bin looked at the woman in front of him with a flattering face, but secretly cursed the nosy man opposite in his heart.
He secretly glared at the other person and thought to himself: Humph, just wait and see how I will deal with you, you ungrateful thing!
Then he and Chen Qingqing left quickly.
The man who stayed behind was a little panicked at this moment. Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead and his face turned pale. He stared straight ahead, and his mind kept recalling Chen Bin's frightening look just now.
"Impossible... I must have seen it wrong..." He muttered to himself, but a voice in his heart told him that he was not mistaken. The man's eyes were full of greed and desire, as if he wanted to devour what he held in his hand.
The man couldn't help but touch the item in his arms, his palms sweating slightly. This was a treasure he had finally obtained, and his sister was still waiting for him to save her. But when he thought of Chen Bin's terrifying strength, he couldn't help but feel a wave of fear. If a fight really broke out, he probably wouldn't stand a chance of winning.
"What should I do? What should I do?" The man was anxious, his mind in turmoil. He didn't know how to deal with the situation, so he could only stand there, anxiously thinking about countermeasures.
Lin Xian'er was about to turn around and leave when she suddenly heard the system's mechanical voice in her mind, "Host, this man has a mind-awakening pill."
Lin Xian'er asked with a puzzled look, "What are the effects?" She had never been exposed to alchemy before, and knew nothing about the effects and uses of these pills.
[It's primarily used to improve comprehension during a breakthrough from the Nascent Soul Stage to the Spiritual Transformation Stage. The pill in his hand should be a high-level Spiritual Awakening Pill, something you can only come across once in a while. Of course, it's of no use to the host.]
Lin Xian'er understood, and she could have as many of these things as she wanted. However, just as she was about to leave, the man suddenly rushed towards her, his face filled with anxiety, his eyes filled with despair and helplessness, and he said, "My fellow immortal, I have a treasure to give you. I only ask you to save my sister."
Lin Xian'er was slightly taken aback. She hadn't expected this man to approach her and make such a request. She felt his sincerity and eagerness. After a moment's silence, she didn't directly refuse. "What's wrong with your sister?"
The man was actually trying his best to save his sister. He had been able to sense the fluctuations of spiritual energy since he was a child. Currently, the only person he could turn to was Lin Xian'er. He didn't really hold out much hope. After all, immortal cultivators never liked to meddle in other people's affairs. He said anxiously, "My sister has contracted a strange disease, and her vitality is gradually disappearing. My immortal friend, if you can save my sister, I will offer you the treasure in my hand with both hands."
Lin Xian'er looked at the man in front of her. His face was as pale as paper and his body was so thin that it seemed as if a gust of wind could blow him down.
His sister's illness was so strange that even with the help of the system, Lin Xian'er could not guarantee that she could be cured 100%, and there was no need for her to waste time here.
However, the system told her that this person was a rare talent with natural spiritual roots. He had great potential within him, and as long as he could find the right method, he could unleash it. Once he embarked on the path of cultivation, he would surely become a great power.