Chapter 366 - 25: Seventh Princess of the West Imperial Dynasty
Chapter 366 - 25: Seventh Princess of the West Imperial Dynasty
Xiyue Peak.
In a forest rich with Spiritual Energy.
Mo Xiaolan stood under a large tree, dressed in a white robe, serene and pure.
Her eyes were slightly closed, her entire body enveloped in a white glow.
Originally, Mo Xiaolan cultivated the same Longevity Technique as Qin Gengyun.
Ever since those two Colorful Bones merged into her body, numerous cultivation techniques flooded into her mind, awaiting her selection.
And these techniques were all suited for female cultivation.
However, none included the famous Tanglian Technique and Ice and Fire Technique of Sheng Tanglian from those years.
The Tanglian Technique was Sheng Tanglian’s famous cultivation method and the foundation of the Cyan Lotus Sect back then.
The Ice and Fire Technique was created after Sheng Tanglian earned her fame. After her fall, several Sect Leaders of Cyan Lotus improved it, turning it into today’s Profound Ice and Fire Technique.
This was recorded in the memories of the Colorful Bones, which merged into Mo Xiaolan’s mind.
Despite the multitude of techniques recorded by the Colorful Bones, Mo Xiaolan chose only one—Orchid Technique.
This was the most suitable technique for her, as she knew her talent wasn’t high. Rather than being overly ambitious, it was better to specialize in one, reaching the pinnacle and achieving the great Dao.
At the same time, there was a trace of fear in her heart.
Sheng Tanglian’s Divine Statue resembled her too closely, and it seems Sheng Tanglian’s remains have also merged into her body.
If she continues, will she gradually become another person?
Back then, Sheng Tanglian was infatuated with Zhenyang, giving silently, much like her feelings for Qin Gengyun.
Sheng Tanglian’s heartfelt devotion was met with betrayal; her end was tragic.
And what about her? Qin Gengyun already has a wife, her feelings for him will ultimately end in emptiness.
Given such circumstances, it would be better to maintain the bond of friendship.
Accompanying Qin Gengyun to Zhenyang Mountain this time is both for friendship and to fulfill the task entrusted by Qiu Zhihe.
She hopes Taoist Friend Qiu quickly recovers and returns to Qin Gengyun’s side, then she will bid farewell and leave.
For her and him, it’s the best choice.
Mo Xiaolan opened her eyes, the glow around her slowly dissipated.
She headed for her residence.
As she was disguised as a man, she could only stay in the male disciples’ quarters, but Jian Yue arranged a private room for her, so there was no inconvenience.
However, Mo Xiaolan’s disguised appearance was too handsome, attracting many female disciples to approach her daily, which also provoked dissatisfaction among some male disciples.
To avoid trouble, Mo Xiaolan would come to this secluded grove every night to cultivate.
Also, her cultivation technique was different from others, and the techniques of Zhenyang Sect were useless to her. If discovered, it would indeed be problematic.
Tomorrow is the preliminary selection for the Outer Sect competition on Xiyue Peak, where Mo Xiaolan can’t use Orchid Technique. But she has already practiced the most fundamental Supreme As-Heart Sword of Zhenyang Sect’s Outer Sect, and with her Foundation Establishment Peak cultivation, passing shouldn’t be an issue.
Once the Six Peaks Outer Sect competition arrives, she will try to help Qin Gengyun eliminate rivals, assisting him to win and earn the qualification to enter the Spirit Pill Pavilion.
The disciple who wins the Outer Sect competition is eligible to select a Fourth Grade Pill from the Spirit Pill Pavilion, a matter Liu Su learned during the day.
After hearing this, Mo Xiaolan decided how to assist Qin Gengyun.
However, she did not know her thoughts coincided exactly with Qin Gengyun’s wife’s.
While thinking, Mo Xiaolan suddenly halted in her steps.
Someone was speaking ahead.
"Princess, I’ve already checked Si Minglan’s residence, but found nothing."
"I’ve mentioned before, don’t call me Princess here."
"Yes, Junior Sister Wu."
"How are Liu Shi and Si Mingcheng doing?"
"Guard Liu will arrive in Yunling Town tomorrow, and Si Minglan has been staying there for over a month. She’s become quite close with Xiyue Peak’s Outer Sect disciple Fang Xue, Loose Cultivator Qiu Zhihe, and Qin Gengyun’s couple. Guard Liu will look for these people to inquire."
"Steward Guard Captain Simiing has already arrived at Feiyun Sect..."
"Who?!"
Suddenly, a sword light flew toward Mo Xiaolan, but she dodged it with a swift movement.
A petite woman appeared before Mo Xiaolan. She had a delicate face, willow-leaf eyebrows, a cherry-red mouth, and seemed lively, yet her pretty eyes radiated arrogance and killing intent.
Seeing Mo Xiaolan, she spoke coldly:
"Who are you? Why are you eavesdropping?!"
Mo Xiaolan bowed and said, "Junior Sister, I was merely practicing here, preparing to return to my residence, just passing by."
The woman lifted her chin and glanced at her askance: "Passing by? I fear you know my identity, deliberately following me, right?"
Her voice carried immense arrogance. At this time, a man in a Purple Sun Brocade Robe appeared beside her and whispered:
"Junior Sister Wu, how to deal with this?"
The woman was wearing an Outer Sect disciple’s white dress, yet the Inner Sect disciple was deferential to her.
This petite woman waved her hand: "Waste his cultivation, let Steward disciples find an excuse to chase him out tomorrow."
Mo Xiaolan was stunned: "Junior Sister, you’re just ordinary disciples, even if there’s a conflict with me, it should be reported to Second Senior Sister or First Senior Sister for them to handle."
The woman laughed mockingly: "Take action."
The Inner Sect disciple drew his long sword, slashing out brilliantly, his Sword Aura rushing directly at Mo Xiaolan.
Mo Xiaolan frowned slightly, as these two were indiscriminate and dictatorial, undeservingly deciding another’s fate.
Her long sword trembled in her hand, and it had already been infused with the Spiritual Power of Orchid Technique, also sending out a Sword Aura to collide with the Inner Sect disciple’s Sword Aura.
With a bang, both Sword Auras dispersed simultaneously.
The male disciple let out a surprised sound, probably not expecting an unheard-of Outer Sect disciple to block his strike. Just as he was about to take further action, Mo Xiaolan suddenly said:
"If we continue fighting, it will definitely alert others. Though the West Imperial Dynasty is powerful, this is Zhenyang Sect, you ought to think it over."
The woman halted the male disciple, looking Mo Xiaolan up and down: "Do you know who I am?"
Mo Xiaolan bowed: "You are the Seventh Princess of the West Imperial Dynasty, Wu Yiren."
Wu Yiren snorted: "You did eavesdrop on our conversation earlier."
Mo Xiaolan calmly stated: "When the Seventh Princess entered the mountain, the entourage was quite conspicuous. Who in all of Zhenyang Sect wouldn’t know you’ve come?"
Wu Yiren coldly stared at her: "Though you appear handsome and have a sharp tongue, I have matters to attend to today. Next time, I’ll settle your crime of eavesdropping and disrespect!"
With those words, she took the Inner Sect disciple and left.
Mo Xiaolan returned to her residence and told Liu Su about what had just happened. Liu Su jumped up:
"So, most likely, the West Imperial Dynasty is aware that Si Minglan killed their Eldest Prince? Hence, Wu Yiren has come to Zhenyang Sect to capture people?"
Mo Xiaolan frowned and said: "From what Wu Yiren and her guards mentioned, it seems they are only suspicious, with no concrete evidence yet. We must immediately remind Sister Minglan that the West Imperial Dynasty has already sent someone to Feiyun Sect."
Liu Su hurried to contact Si Minglan with a Sound Transmission Talisman, but she didn’t receive a response for a long time.
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