novelraw Chapter 234 : Provocation from the Top Ten
Chapter 234 : Provocation from the Top Ten
Chapter 234: Provocation from the Top Ten
Even after the two women had left the cave residence, Gu Fan was still in a daze.
The two of them had come merely to inform him that he was about to become a true disciple, and then Nan Xuanrou would take him to familiarize himself with Changxing Peak?
That was all?
"This Immortal Ai Sect... just feels weird somehow..."
Gu Fan muttered in a low voice, then continued cultivating.
However, joining this sect did have its benefits.
Firstly, the cultivation method for Mysterious Power had been updated and enhanced, although Gu Fan never really cared much about such things.
After all, his cultivation speed never depended on himself. It mainly came from the evolution and feedback of the Evil Lotus.
Secondly, arriving in this world finally gave him a chance to learn combat techniques.
Previously, whether it was the Dragon People’s Ruo Family, the Qiao Family, or the Qiu Family of Tianyun City—
These families' combat techniques and cultivation methods were closely tied to their strength and secrets.
Even if Gu wanted to learn, there was hardly any opportunity. Besides, he might not have thought highly of them anyway.
Now that he had joined the Immortal Ai Sect, he could at least learn a fair bit when it came to combat techniques.
So during the day, he went to select a few techniques that suited his fighting style and began some initial study.
Mainly because these combat techniques could still be used after returning to the Destiny Continent.
Just like how, in this world, he could operate Mysterious Power and still use Domain Suppression of Myriad Phenomena, Peaceful Dispersal Decision, and so on.
They were hard currency between the two realms.
After that, he went to find the inner sect disciple Mao Chang again, asked him a few questions, and then returned to his cave residence.
The next morning, just as Gu Fan finished cultivating, he sensed that Nan Xuanrou was already outside the cave residence.
Seeing this, Gu Fan did not delay and walked out directly.
"Senior Sister Nan, sorry to keep you waiting."
Nan Xuanrou’s gaze flickered slightly, still maintaining her aloof and cold demeanor as she said:
"I just happened to arrive. I had some insights during cultivation today and happened to have time to help you get familiar with Changxing Peak."
"Much obliged, Senior Sister!"
Gu Fan cupped his fists politely.
The two then walked side by side along the mountain path of Changxing Peak.
Along the way, every male disciple who witnessed this scene was so envious that they clenched their molars into pieces.
Jealous male disciples all cried out in disbelief!
"Senior Sister Nan actually took that dog bastard up the mountain herself!"
"What? How could Senior Sister Nan be so muddleheaded! What’s so great about that dog bastard!"
"Damn that Gu Fan! He’s been in our sect for just a few days and has already broken several records. The first male disciple to have intimate contact with Senior Sister, the first man to be taken up Changxing Peak by her!"
"As expected, true affection can’t retain someone; only cunning wins hearts. Senior Sister is confused—this is all Gu Fan’s scheme!"
But the person involved, Gu Fan, felt nothing at all—because he realized that the two of them were literally just walking!
She said she would help him understand Changxing Peak, but this aloof Senior Sister hadn’t said a single word the whole way, walking with her head down, lost in thought.
What Gu Fan disliked the most was this kind of atmosphere—he would rather have a fight with Xia Qianliu to blow off steam.
Moreover, he really couldn’t figure out this Senior Sister’s thoughts. Was she trying to target him, or was it really like Xia Yanhuan had said?
At the very least, he leaned more toward the former. Thanks to her, Gu Fan had been in the sect for less than five days and had already become one of the top three names on Immortal Ai Sect’s must-kill list for male disciples.
He had also broken the promotion record in the shortest time, ranking top three upon arrival. Mao Chang was the one who had told him all of this.
And he even fought Xia Qianliu once. It was only because he was strong enough that he survived; if it had been someone else, they would’ve been half-dead by now.
If it were the latter...
Sigh, then that was really a case of licking gone wrong!
From the look of things, those who said licking dogs gained nothing in the end definitely didn’t master the right technique.
At that moment, Nan Xuanrou, walking beside him, suddenly gave a light cough.
"Since you’ve joined the sect and defeated Xia Qianliu, I might as well take you to complete the true disciple registration procedures."
Gu Fan let out a sigh of relief. Finally, someone spoke.
"At Senior Sister's arrangement."
Nan Xuanrou turned her head, a barely noticeable flush appearing on her face.
Her pace quickened slightly.
A moment later, Gu Fan was brought by Nan Xuanrou to a plaza.
She had only just appeared when she immediately attracted everyone’s attention.
"Senior Sister Nan! It’s Senior Sister Nan!"
"Why would Senior Sister Nan be here? Could it be she’s had a breakthrough in cultivation?"
The commotion among the crowd drew the attention of a young man at the center of the plaza.
Upon seeing Nan Xuanrou, his eyes lit up, and he immediately jogged over, enthusiastically saying:
"Senior Sister Nan, what brings you to the Mysterious Pavilion today? Are you here to update your identity information?"
Nan Xuanrou took a slight step back, cupped her fists politely, and replied:
"Junior Brother Wan Peng, I’ve brought this junior brother to handle an information update."
Wan Peng glanced at Gu Fan, not paying him much attention, then continued smiling as he spoke to Nan Xuanrou:
"That’s simple. My Senior Brother happens to be on duty here today. I’ll have him assist this junior brother. Senior Sister rarely comes to this side of the sect, right? How about I show you around?"
Nan Xuanrou immediately frowned. She had no desire whatsoever to engage with male disciples who were so obviously motivated.
"No need. Thank you, Junior Brother Wan Peng."
"Senior Sister Nan, you’re too polite. There are many interesting sights at the Mysterious Pavilion at this hour. I suggest you take a look."
At that moment, Gu Fan spoke.
"Heh, this guy really has a thick skin…"
Wan Peng’s face darkened instantly. After all, he was one of the top fifteen true disciples. Besides a few disciples he respected, who else dared to mock him like this?
"A mere core disciple dares speak to me that way? Senior Sister Nan is too kind-hearted to reprimand you, but that doesn’t mean I’ll let it slide!"
As he spoke, he raised his hand, ready to teach Gu Fan a lesson.
Nan Xuanrou immediately stepped in front of Gu Fan, her pretty face filled with anger.
"Junior Brother Wan, you'd best not overstep!"
"Besides, he’s not a core disciple. In terms of status, he stands on equal footing with you and me—he’s a true disciple!"
Wan Peng’s expression shifted slightly, then he sneered:
"Senior Sister, surely you jest. He’s clearly at the Divine Moon Realm. How could he possibly be a true disciple? Everyone in the sect knows that aside from Xia Qianliu, there’s only that guy named Gu Fan..."
As he finished, his eyes widened as he stared at Gu Fan.
"You’re that dog bastard Gu Fan!"
The corner of Gu Fan’s mouth twitched slightly, his face turning gloomy.
"Can I take that as a provocation?"
"Just now you also tried to make a move against me. What now? Lost your nerve?"
Wan Peng looked a bit embarrassed. Xia Qianliu ranked seventeenth among the true disciples.
Logically, he ranked two places above Xia Qianliu and shouldn’t be afraid of Gu Fan’s challenge.
But this guy was said to have taken down Xia Qianliu without even getting hurt.
He might already have the strength to challenge the top ten!
Thinking of this, Wan Peng’s expression kept shifting.
Just then, a male voice rang out, full of contempt.
"So what if he beat up some little brat? Acting all arrogant?"
"Why not try a bout with me instead?"
Nan Xuanrou’s face immediately turned cold upon seeing the newcomer.
"Xun Bo, you're at the peak of the Late Stage of the Solar Radiance Realm, and a veteran among the top ten true disciples. Aren’t you ashamed to bully a newcomer?"
The newcomer, however, smiled indifferently.
"So what? This junior brother is a prodigy. Isn’t it the nature of prodigies to act against the norm?"
"Besides, I’m not forcing him. If he’s afraid, he can always refuse. After all, not everyone has Xia Qianliu’s kind of conviction."
After speaking, Xun Bo narrowed his eyes and smiled at Gu Fan.
"Isn’t that right, Junior Brother Gu Fan?"