Chapter 101

"Ah..."

Hearing Zheng Hui's seemingly innocent words, Jiang Ye nearly choked: "How do you know that?"

"I've bathed with the two Xu Xu Shijie Sisters Hua before."

Zheng Hui spoke without hesitation, her tone full of matter-of-factness.

Hearing this, Jiang Ye's old face turned slightly red, a rare occurrence.

Come to think of it, he had also bathed with those two in the cold pool that day.

"Little Hui, stop talking, or I'll be the one to suffer later..."

Zheng Feng coughed lightly and hurriedly interrupted what Zheng Hui was about to say next.

His younger sister was a bit of a natural airhead and spoke without any sense of weight; who knew what shocking words she might blurt out next.

"Greetings, two Xu Xu Shijie Sisters."

Chen Lili, behind him, also greeted the two peerless figures on the giant rock with a respectful expression.

"Little Zheng, lend us your sister to play with for a bit!"

"Come on, Little Hui, Xu Xu Shijie will take you to play on the mountain!"

The two laughed lightly, the water Qi in their hands condensing into a vortex-like tornado, which they waved casually.

The next instant.

Boom!

A suction force appeared out of thin air, and Zheng Hui's light body was instantly pulled over, landing gracefully in their hands.

"Xu Xu Shijie Sisters, don't..."

Zheng Feng's expression changed abruptly, and he was about to speak to stop them.

But the two graceful figures had already taken Zheng Hui and leaped off the giant rock, their movements elegant, disappearing before the eyes of the group in the blink of an eye.

"Sigh..."

Zheng Feng could only sigh helplessly in the end.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Ye shook his head slightly.

What was this?

An incompetent brother?

At this moment.

"True-transmission Zheng, why not come over and have a cup of tea first?"

A hearty laugh came from behind the giant rock.

The group walked forward and saw a middle-aged man in green robes with an elegant temperament who had already set up a small wooden table and was drinking tea in a leisurely manner.

This person was none other than the Elder of Profound Water Peak, Xie Tang.

"This must be Elder Jiang, who wiped out the Black Wind Stronghold."

Xie Tang first glanced at Zheng Feng, then fixed his gaze on Jiang Ye, standing up politely: "Elder Jiang's feat is something Xie truly admires."

"How could my humble name deserve such praise from Elder Xie?"

Jiang Ye returned the courtesy politely.

He recognized this man and knew that Xie Tang was a close friend of Liu Qingshi in his youth, and had even clashed with Jin Hai for the sake of Liu Yiyi.

He could be considered a man of loyalty.

After a few pleasantries, the group sat down to drink tea.

Jiang Ye asked Zheng Feng in a low voice, somewhat puzzled: "Wasn't it said that each peak would send two Embracing the Pill Realm martial artists? Why did Profound Water Peak send three?"

Zheng Feng responded softly: "Those two Xu Xu Shijie Sisters Hua can be counted as one person because they are very rare Dual-Heart Spirit Bodies."

"Dual-Heart Spirit Bodies?"

Jiang Ye was slightly startled.

This sounded like a special constitution similar to Xu Qinghuan's.

Zheng Feng continued to explain:

"Elder Jiang, these Dual-Heart Spirit Bodies are very mysterious and generally only appear in twins; the two share a single mind, and even their five senses are shared. If they join forces against an enemy, they can be said to have every advantage."

"Therefore, these two Xu Xu Shijie Sisters are basically inseparable."

"So that's how it is." Jiang Ye nodded thoughtfully.

No wonder he had heard one of them say while he was nourishing water Qi in the cold pool—I am in pain, and you are in pain too.

It turned out their five senses were shared.

That was indeed quite powerful.

This was not as simple as one plus one equals two.

Chen Lili, on the side, thought of something, a hint of excitement appearing on her face as she lowered her voice:

"Hey, since their five senses are shared, if one of the Xu Xu Shijie Sisters gets married in the future and is in the bridal chamber with someone..."

"Wouldn't the other Xu Xu Shijie also be equivalent to..."

Ever since she saw that animal Feng Gang have his arm crippled by Jiang Ye yesterday, Chen Lili seemed to have let go of a heavy burden.

She had returned to her previous lively nature, and the things she said were becoming increasingly bold.

At this moment, her eyes were shining, and she lowered her voice, her tone full of gossipy excitement, as if she had discovered some earth-shattering secret.

Hearing this, Zheng Feng was stunned for a moment, nearly unable to react.

When he finally understood what Chen Lili was talking about, he nearly spat out his tea, coughing violently.

No.

What kind of tiger-wolf words were these?

He never would have imagined that Chen Lili, who looked so gentle, was this kind of person at heart.

Zheng Feng suddenly began to fear what would happen after his sister became close with Chen Lili.

He turned his head to look at the calm-faced Jiang Ye, feeling a secret sense of relief in his heart.

Fortunately, Elder Jiang, whom he admired most, was a gentleman just like him.

In reality, it was not so; Jiang Ye's old face was slightly flushed.

He had actually just thought of the question Chen Lili had raised.

"Counting the time, the people from the other peaks should be arriving soon."

Xie Tang, as if he hadn't heard the whispered discussion of the group, coughed lightly and steered the topic away nonchalantly.

He lifted the teapot and refilled the tea for everyone present; the tea was clear and swirling in the cups.

The group followed his lead and chatted about trivial matters within the sect, which was quite harmonious.

Not long after, a series of messy footsteps came from the mountain path, accompanied by a few impatient rebukes.

"Dawdling and dragging your feet, can't even walk properly, and you still want to find some ruins?"

"Go back and do three extra hours of training; no one is getting away with this!"

The two Embracing the Pill Realm Elders of Golden Star Peak had arrived.

The two walked up the mountain path one after the other, dressed in white robes with gold trim, their figures upright, emitting a sharp, sword-like aura.

The one walking in front had a square face, thick eyebrows like swords, and a pair of triangular eyes that revealed undisguised sharpness; he walked with the vigor of a tiger.

The one behind was slightly shorter but even more lean and fierce, his eyes scanning the surroundings like a hawk.

Behind them followed several inner-sect disciples, all with bitter expressions, heads bowed, not daring to let out a loud breath.

Two of the disciples were still carrying injuries, clearly having been scolded quite a bit on the way.

"People from Golden Star Peak, they really still have this style."

Zheng Feng lowered his voice, his tone carrying a hint of disdain.

Jiang Ye nodded slightly.

No wonder Golden Star Peak produced a disciple as arrogant as Jin Hai.

It turned out to be a family tradition.

The temperaments of these two, at a glance, were clearly not easy to deal with.

After the two Elders of Golden Star Peak approached, they only glanced at the group coldly, too lazy to even offer a greeting, and went off to find a rock nearby to sit down and close their eyes to rest.

Those disciples were even more terrified, shrinking far away to the side, not even daring to breathe loudly.

Xie Tang didn't mind and continued to drink his tea slowly.

After another cup of tea's time, footsteps were heard on the mountain path again.

This time, the footsteps were steady and heavy, unhurried, like the earth itself breathing.

The two Elders of Thick Earth Peak had arrived.

Walking in front was Elder Zhao, burly in stature, with a square face and a black robe, his aura as steady as a mountain.

Every step he took carried an unshakable sense of heaviness, as if he had merged with the earth beneath his feet.

Following behind him was a middle-aged man also dressed in black robes, with a sturdy build and an honest face; he walked even more steadily than Elder Zhao, every step planted firmly, as if he were trying to imprint his footprints into the mountain stone.

Neither of them brought any accompanying disciples, yet they gave off a sense of oppression as if they were carrying the weight of a thousand jun.

"Elder Zhao and Elder Qian of Thick Earth Peak are both famously steady." Zheng Feng introduced softly in Jiang Ye's ear: "Elder Qian usually doesn't show his strength, but his ability is not beneath Elder Zhao's."

The two Elders walked up and cupped their hands in a salute to the group.

Elder Zhao's voice was low like a bell: "Everyone, Zhao is late."

Elder Qian also cupped his hands and smiled honestly, without speaking.

Xie Tang stood up to welcome them, waving his hand with a smile: "Not late, not late; it is we who arrived a bit early."

Elder Zhao nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the group and lingering on Jiang Ye for a moment longer, a flash of inquiry in his eyes, though he did not ask further.

Elder Qian just smiled honestly and went to find a seat with Elder Zhao.

Just as the two sat down, a faint fragrance of grass and trees drifted from the mountain path.

The two Elders of Green Wood Peak had also arrived.

Leading them was an old man with white hair, dressed in green robes, with a thin face, his whole body radiating lush vitality, like a walking ancient tree.

His gait was composed, unhurried, every step carrying a sense of tranquility that was indifferent to the world.

Following behind him was a middle-aged woman, also dressed in green robes, with a delicate face and a gentle temperament, yet her brow revealed a sense of capability.

If not for the vicissitudes of life in her eyes, her appearance would look like that of a woman in her thirties.

Her aura was slightly weaker than Sun Zhanglao's, but equally pure and long-lasting.

Both came alone, without bringing any disciples.

"Sun Zhanglao and Elder Li of Green Wood Peak." Zheng Feng continued to introduce: "Sun Zhanglao's medical skills are among the best in the entire Tianqing Sect, while Elder Li is skilled in cultivating spiritual plants; many rare medicinal herbs in the Medicine Hall come from her hands."

The two Elders walked up, and Sun Zhanglao smiled and cupped his hands toward the group: "I am slow of foot; I have kept everyone waiting." His voice was gentle, like a spring breeze, making one feel comfortable just listening to it.

Elder Li also performed a salute and smiled faintly, her gaze sweeping over the group and lingering for a moment when it fell on Jiang Ye.

Xie Tang laughed: "Sun Zhanglao is too polite; we also just arrived not long ago."

With this, the people from each peak had basically arrived.

Xie Tang stood up to invite everyone to sit around.

Several Embracing the Pill Realm Elders gathered in one place, and the side of the mountain path suddenly became lively.

Xie Tang specifically introduced Jiang Ye to the several Elders: "This is Elder Jiang of Tianyang Peak; he is the one who single-handedly wiped out the Black Wind Stronghold a few days ago."

Upon hearing this, Elder Zhao finally showed a hint of emotion on his mountain-steady face and cupped his hands solemnly toward Jiang Ye: "Elder Jiang's feat, Zhao admires."

Elder Qian also cupped his hands honestly, a bit more respect in his eyes.

Sun Zhanglao nodded repeatedly, looking at Jiang Ye with a smile: "Elder Jiang, you really have brought honor to us old folks."

Elder Li nodded slightly, her gaze lingering on Jiang Ye for a moment longer, a flash of surprise in her eyes.

Even the two cold-faced Elders of Golden Star Peak glanced sideways, looking at Jiang Ye with strange expressions.

Jiang Ye's expression remained unchanged, and he returned the salutes one by one, his attitude humble: "Elders, you flatter me; Jiang was merely lucky."

Hearing this, the several Elders had different expressions.

Xie Tang coughed lightly and brought the topic back to business: "Since everyone is here, let's discuss the next arrangements."

Everyone looked at the boundless Mount Tai'an and made a unanimous decision.

To find the ruins of the previous dynasty in this vast wilderness, they would certainly have to wait for the outer-sect disciples to arrive.

In the meantime, they would search the surroundings for any traces of the Seven Kill Sect's evil people.

Time passed quickly.

In the blink of an eye, three days had passed.

Everyone finally waited for the arrival of the outer-sect disciples.

"So there are this many outer-sect disciples..."

Jiang Ye swept his gaze over the dark mass of people at the foot of the mountain, a flash of shock in his aged eyes.

A casual glance showed at least a thousand people.

One could only say that this was the foundation of the Tianqing Sect.

"Hahaha, I shouldn't be late, should I?"

Accompanied by a refreshing laugh, an elegant figure came up from the foot of the mountain leisurely, like a breeze.

This person was none other than the outer-sect Elder, Hua Qingshui.

"Greetings, Elder Hua."

Seeing the newcomer, all the Embracing the Pill Realm Elders nodded respectfully.

"Oh?!"

Jiang Ye hadn't expected this outer-sect Elder to have such high status, a flash of surprise in his eyes, and he followed suit with a slight nod.

"Sigh, I wanted to be lazy, but I was caught by the Sect Master; there's really no way around it."

Hua Qingshui shook his head helplessly.

"Elder Hua, we were just waiting for you to come and preside over the big picture."

Xie Tang said with a respectful expression.

"Then, after the disciples below all come up, I will say a few words."

Hua Qingshui laughed.

At this moment.

Zheng Feng walked carefully to Hua Qingshui and said with a bitter face: "Elder Hua, your two daughters took my sister away several days ago and haven't returned; please, I beg you to manage them."

"Hahaha, those two girls are so reckless!"

Hearing this, Hua Qingshui laughed loudly: "It's fine, Little Zheng, I'll say a few words to them later."

The bitterness on Zheng Feng's face deepened.

What was the difference between saying that and not saying anything?

Jiang Ye, on the side, was slightly startled, a flash of shock in his aged eyes.

He hadn't expected that those two true-transmission disciples of Profound Water Peak were actually the daughters of this Elder Hua.

Looking at Hua Qingshui's age, he should be older than him, right?

At such an age, yet his two daughters were so young...

Jiang Ye shook his head, speechless.

Immediately after, Jiang Ye's eyes narrowed sharply.

"Liu Yiyi?! Why is she here too..."

He had actually seen that young girl with a temperament as cold as an ice lotus in the dark mass of people below.

It was none other than Liu Yiyi.

At the same time.

On a hidden, towering peak.

"It seems your accomplices are not very reliable."

A person dressed in black robes, whose face could not be seen, looked at the dark mass of people below and spoke in a hoarse voice.

Behind him, an old man with centipede-like scars on his face knelt on the ground, trembling all over.