Chapter 37: Just Let Them Lie Outside The Mountain Gate All Night
“Dream on!”
Qin Du let out a cold snort and was about to draw his sword and charge towards the Sect Master of Lingxiao Sect.
“Sect Master Ling, have you thought this through? This is the territory of our Ao Tian Sect. It doesn’t matter if you die, but think about it, all those you’ve brought with you are the elites of your Lingxiao Sect. If our Ao Tian Sect gets ruthless, we could destroy your Lingxiao Sect, and then if we get even more ruthless, we could incidentally destroy Bixia Sect as well.”
“At that time, not only will your Lingxiao Sect suffer a talent gap, but the cause of your deaths will all be attributed to our Ao Tian Sect. Your Lingxiao Sect might not even be able to maintain its status as one of the ‘Three Great Sects’.”
Ming Zhaoshuang stepped forward to stop Qin Du and said sarcastically to the Sect Master of Lingxiao Sect:
“In that case, do you still want those dozens of Mysterious Tier Spirit Artifacts, ten Mysterious Tier Pills, ten Mysterious Tier Talismans, and dozens of Mysterious Tier Spiritual Beasts?”
At the same time, she couldn’t help but feel contempt. This Sect Master of Lingxiao Sect was truly stupid, being led by the nose by the Sect Master of Bixia Sect so openly, without any independent thought.
However, if this matter escalated, it would not benefit any of the Three Great Sects, especially Ao Tian Sect. It would be unnecessary to pit one sect against two, even if they weren’t afraid.
He Wanxia, seeing Ming Zhaoshuang’s aggressive demeanor, said anxiously, “What does Miss Ming mean by this?”
“What it means is, you are unrighteous, and I will be unfaithful.”
Ming Zhaoshuang said, “Your two great sects were not satisfied with the quota allocation. According to your demands, we have already held matches and given you ample face.”
“However, your disciples showed no respect for our Ao Tian Sect. Ling Yangping intended to kill Senior Brother Qin and me first, but he was no match for us and was counterattacked, nearly losing his life. Does that entitle him to bark like a dog for Lingxiao Sect?”
“Furthermore, Zhao Congmo has a corrupt character. Uncle Qin was soft-hearted and did not eliminate him, only expelling him from the sect. Who would have thought he would then go to Lingxiao Sect to become a dog, and start barking at his former master?”
“You only focus on Zhao Congmo dying at Senior Brother Fei’s hands, but why don’t you consider how precious Talisman Saint Talismans are? If he had shown leniency due to their past camaraderie and not pursued him relentlessly, why would Senior Brother Fei have had to use Talisman Saint Talismans to protect himself, thus losing his life?”
“And what does this have to do with your Bixia Sect? You are hopping around like clowns, truly thinking you are someone important? I can only say that sects with dignity are all the same, while shameless sects each have their own way of being shameless.”
As soon as these words were spoken, Ao Tian Sect erupted in laughter, piercing the eardrums of Lingxiao Sect and Bixia Sect.
In terms of reason and emotion, their Ao Tian Sect had nothing to fear. Moreover, since this was their territory, they could act even more recklessly.
Therefore, after Ming Zhaoshuang finished speaking, the Sect Master of Lingxiao Sect and the Sect Master of Bixia Sect turned ashen-faced, unable to utter a single word.
Fei Changxiu gave Ming Zhaoshuang a thumbs-up:
“Junior Sister Ming, if you can speak, say more. After all, Zhao Congmo only lost a life, while I lost the legendary Talisman Saint Talismans.”
Shen Liqian also covered her mouth and smiled, her expression gentle and relaxed.
Ming Chenxing silently made a mental note: The new Eldest Young Lady is not only not cold, but also exceptionally skilled in diplomacy.
After Ming Zhaoshuang finished speaking, she immediately ran behind Qin Du and said, “Uncle Qin, quickly state the resolution plan. Don’t just stand here saying nothing.”
Qin Du coughed, thinking that in terms of linguistic artistry, the younger generation was truly formidable. If it were him, he might have already drawn his sword and started fighting.
After a moment of thought, he said, “It is getting late, and there are still six quotas left to be contested. Why don’t the two sect masters lead their disciples to rest at Ao Tian Sect for now, and then continue the matches tomorrow morning?”
The sun had set, and they in Ao Tian Sect were also hungry.
After all, many of the children had not yet reached Foundation Establishment and naturally could not practice grain abstinence. Going hungry would be bad for their health.
Moreover, it had already taken an afternoon to contest those four quotas. If they were to contest the remaining six quotas all at once, wouldn’t that mean staying up all night without sleep?
Let alone the young disciples, even old bones like themselves couldn’t endure that.
Sect Master Lingxiao Sect and Sect Master Bixia Sect: “…”
Sect Master Lingxiao Sect and Sect Master Bixia Sect: “…”
What did “how about it” mean? Did they have a choice? They couldn’t fight, and they couldn’t argue.
“Le, Hua, you two will each lead the two sect masters to find a place to rest.”
Qin Du gestured for Peak Master Letian and Peak Master Hua Tianfeng to escort the Sect Master of Lingxiao Sect and the Sect Master of Bixia Sect down.
The two sect masters pursed their lips, thinking why they had so few disciples, leading to them always having to shelter stray cats and dogs.
Normally, it would be fine, but they truly didn’t want to shelter these two troublesome individuals; they felt their peak’s air would be polluted.
“Uncle Qin, they came to challenge us, not to be guests. Why are you arranging accommodations for them?”
Ming Zhaoshuang sighed and said earnestly:
“Just let them lie at the mountain gate for the night. They aren’t mortals, so why are they so pampered?”
Peak Master Hua Tianfeng: “!”
Peak Master Letian: “!”
This is great, they are the villains, we are saved!
The Sect Master of Lingxiao Sect slammed his chair and said angrily, “Ming Zhaoshuang! What do you mean! Making us make do with a night outside the mountain gate, aren’t you too bold!”
The Sect Master of Bixia Sect was also greatly conflicted: “This, Old Qin, don’t you have any hospitality at all?”
They didn’t want to toil through four matches, only to then have to miserably sleep outside the mountain for an entire night.
Although for cultivators like them, most of the night was spent cultivating, there was still a difference between a proper room and the wilderness.
Qin Du pondered for a moment, and frowned, saying, “The problem is, you aren’t guests.”
Could those who come to challenge be considered guests?
He was still contemplating this issue, but the peak masters of the other six peaks had already eagerly led their disciples back to the sect.
They planned to have a delicious meal, then enjoy a relaxing soak in a hot spring, and finally have a good night’s sleep, thinking about how they would happily beat up these two sects tomorrow.
In the end, Lingxiao Sect and Bixia Sect spent an exceptionally bleak and miserable night outside the mountain gate.
After Ming Zhaoshuang fed the dragon a few pills, she continued to try and draw talismans on paper.
However, after drawing several, she found that not only had her speed slowed down, but her mind seemed to have gone blank for a moment, as if she had lost connection. This was followed by an indescribable pain that surged through her mind like drumbeats, both painful and sharp, causing her hands to tremble.
Suddenly, the dragon tail, which had been idly watching a picture book on the desk, swept out and knocked the writing brush from Ming Zhaoshuang’s hand.
The dragon said, “If you can’t draw, then rest. Why are you overdrawing your soul power?”
The writing brush fell to the ground. Ming Zhaoshuang suddenly felt a lightness in her head, and at the same time, a warm sensation flowed from her nose.
Blood dripped onto the talismans she had just drawn, smearing them all into a mess.
The dragon coiled its tail and gently wiped the blood from under her nose with a handkerchief nearby.
Ming Zhaoshuang took a while to recover from her previous state.
She looked up and said, “Are you saying, soul power?”
