Chapter 15: A Major Event?
This arrival was naturally Su Huanli, who could be considered Song Jiulai’s Sect friend besides A Wu.
Su Huanli had an exquisite and dignified appearance, and her fitted attire gave her a heroic and spirited aura.
A Wu respectfully called out, “Senior Sister Su.”
Then, he pointed to Wu Dahu and Ma Xiaoniao in front of him and said, “These are all new disciples from the sect.”
Su Huanli looked at Wu Dahu and Ma Xiaoniao, her expression slightly peculiar.
It wasn’t that she looked down on her Junior Sister’s sect or anything, but rather that cultivators were rare in this world. Coupled with the Flying Sparrow Sect living among mortals, if someone with a Spiritual Root appeared, the first choice for them to be sent to an immortal sect was basically the Flying Sparrow Sect.
For so many years, the Longevity Sect hadn’t found any disciples besides A Wu.
Where did they come from now?
Moreover, she sensed more than just these two.
Not far away, there were dozens of disciples emitting the Aura of the Early Qi Stage.
This was simply unbelievable in such a small place.
Furthermore, she smelled something familiar on the two of them—why such a strong scent of Spiritual Medicine powder?
It was the kind she often used.
The Puppet was made by her, so she was naturally familiar with it.
However, no matter how intelligent Su Huanli was, she wouldn’t have imagined that someone on the Yunzhou Continent could imbue a Puppet with consciousness and a Spiritual Root, such an illegal and heaven-defying act. Coupled with the fact that she used common Spiritual Medicine, Su Huanli was slightly suspicious, but not overly so.
A Wu said to Wu Dahu and Ma Xiaoniao, “This is Senior Sister Su from the Flying Sparrow Sect.”
Upon seeing Su Huanli, Wu Dahu and Ma Xiaoniao immediately knew she was definitely not an ordinary Senior Sister in terms of Realm. They quickly and obediently called out, “Senior Sister Su.”
Su Huanli merely nodded her chin as a gesture.
Then, she flew directly towards Song Jiulai.
As soon as Su Huanli left, Wu Dahu and Ma Xiaoniao immediately burst out with a barrage of questions: “She’s a Senior Sister from the Flying Sparrow Sect, Senior Brother, what is her Realm?”
They could vaguely feel the pressure emanating from Su Huanli just now.
It was likely the legendary Realm Suppression, and she was definitely higher than them.
A Wu shushed them, “It’s understandable that you newcomers are ignorant, but inquiring about others’ Realms is bad behavior.”
Su Huanli was no ordinary person; she was close to Foundation Establishment Stage!
Her good relationship with the Longevity Sect was because the previous Sect Master of the Longevity Sect had helped her out before.
The Cultivation World valued Karma, so Su Huanli was very friendly towards the new Sect Master.
As long as Song Jiulai wasn’t tactless, she was very willing to help with some harmless matters.
Furthermore, she had a good personality; otherwise, why would a Cultivator close to Foundation Establishment Stage hang out with someone in Early Qi Condensation Stage?
The hierarchy in the Cultivation World was even more realistic than the aristocratic bloodlines of the Modern era.
“A Jiu!”
Su Huanli sensed Song Jiulai’s Aura and directly called out to her.
She flew to the top of the sect and also saw the newly admitted disciples below.
The more she looked, the more surprised Su Huanli became.
Could it be that Song Jiulai was truly some Daughter of Destiny, managing to recruit fifty beginners with Spiritual Roots all at once? This was a rare occurrence.
The Flying Sparrow Sect, such a large sect, only had a few hundred Cultivators.
However, their Sect Master was already in the Golden Core Stage.
Moreover, she felt that the Spiritual Energy Aura of these Cultivators was faint and was always masked by a scent of Spiritual Grass Medicine.
If she hadn’t come so close herself, she might not have even discovered the fifty disciples in Early Qi Condensation Stage here.
All newcomers, so their Realms were too shallow?
Even Su Huanli, who hadn’t reached Foundation Establishment Stage, could only scratch her head.
It was indeed a knowledge gap.
The key was that these disciples were quite strange.
Normally, when disciples saw high-Realm Cultivators, their eyes would immediately drop, and most wouldn’t dare to look directly.
These people, however, were full of curiosity towards her.
She didn’t know that when Players encountered other Cultivators, they would definitely say a few cheeky things; otherwise, who could hold back?
However, just as someone pointed at Su Huanli and was about to speak, a System Warning came first.
【 Cultivators have keen senses; speak cautiously! 】
This meant that others could hear them, and they couldn’t say things they shouldn’t.
If they caused trouble, they would be G-ed on the spot, and even the Sect Master wouldn’t be able to save them in time.
The Players immediately fell silent.
It’s fine; they couldn’t say it in the Game, but they could chat wildly in the group chat after logging off.
Su Huanli also saw Song Jiulai. She was still standing on the rooftop, her posture elegant. Seeing Su Huanli arrive, she wasn’t as lively as usual but instead smiled at Su Huanli, her tone softening: “Senior Sister Su, you’re here.”
Su Huanli felt something was strange.
She scratched her head, looking a bit conflicted: “You…”
She didn’t know how to describe it; she felt that Song Jiulai’s turning motion today was deliberately slow—a bit affected.
Song Jiulai said softly, “Senior Sister, follow me.”
Then, she flew off the rooftop and entered her room.
Su Huanli naturally followed her down.
Upon entering her room, Song Jiulai let out a “whoosh” and relaxed completely: “Hi, Senior Sister, did you need something from me?”
Su Huanli was surprised: “What were you doing just now?”
Song Jiulai’s personality had always been carefree, which suited her taste.
She remembered that when she came to see A Wu, she saw Song Jiulai squatting in front of the sect, eating a Steamed Bun and scratching her backside a few times.
At that time, she was nowhere near the image of the Daughter of Destiny from the prophecy.
But Su Huanli immediately felt that this Daughter of Destiny suited her.
Song Jiulai: “Hi, with so many newcomers, I definitely need to appear more composed in front of the new disciples.”
Otherwise, people would think the Longevity Sect was finished at first glance.
Su Huanli immediately understood: “That makes sense. Next time, Senior Sister will make you a Lantern, and it will light up for you when you fly.”
Song Jiulai: “Hahahaha, that works too!”
In fact, Su Huanli felt that Song Jiulai’s personality wasn’t suited for being a Sect Master, but since it was a prophecy, she must have something extraordinary about her.
“I came to tell you something. I feel my Realm starting to loosen, and I might be about to reach Foundation Establishment Stage. Master told me to go down the mountain to train in other places. I won’t go too far, but it will take about a month to return. During this time, if you need anything, find my Junior Sister Shui Ping.”
“Huh? Senior Sister is going to reach Foundation Establishment Stage?”
Song Jiulai’s eyes widened as she looked at Su Huanli, showing deep envy: “Senior Sister, you’re reaching Foundation Establishment Stage so quickly, but congratulations in advance. When you return, I’ll prepare a grand gift for your Foundation Establishment.”
“What kind of grand gift can you prepare for me?” For ordinary Cultivators, reaching Foundation Establishment Stage was quite common and not something worth celebrating, but when someone said they would prepare a grand gift for her, Su Huanli was quite happy: “Then when I return, I’ll bring you back some Demonic Beast Inner Elixirs or hides.”
Song Jiulai didn’t stand on ceremony: “Then thank you, Senior Sister.”
Su Huanli then brought up the matter of the new disciples: “Since you’ve recruited so many disciples, and the Myriad Immortal Sect’s Immortal Worship Ceremony is approaching, you know about paying taxes in advance, right? For these fifty disciples of yours, you’ll have to pay ten Mid-grade Spirit Stones more. Do you know that?”
Song Jiulai also worried: “I’m trying to find a way. Anyway, there’s still about a month left; the boat will reach its destination naturally.”
Seeing her optimistic attitude, Su Huanli sighed and didn’t dwell on it, continuing to give her another piece of news.
“For the Myriad Immortal Sect’s Immortal Worship Ceremony this time, major sects from the Yunzhou Continent will send people. Every city will set up a Cultivator gathering. The closest one to us is Liuxian City. The market there has many things you don’t usually see; some are specialties from other Sect Cities. When I get back, I’ll take you there together.”
Song Jiulai’s eyes lit up.
This was a major event!
