Chapter 386: Missing Fate, Missing You

A pot of forget-love water, two lines of lovesick tears.

Zhang Xingyu leaned against the railing, a mouthful of old wine, a glance at the sunset glow. He wanted to drink more wine to make his soul weightless, so it could be blown away by the cool evening breeze. Blown to Tang Yunxi's side, to tell her he was right here.

The sunset glow blurred his eyes, a clear cry called his soul back.

Damn identity jade tablet, it actually comes with a calling function. I was just about to fly into the Ethereal Immortal Palace when you beep-beep-beeped me back.

He really wanted to slap this damn identity jade tablet to pieces. But he couldn't. The newly replaced True Transmission Disciple identity jade tablet contained his soul imprint; once shattered, everyone in the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Sect would be alarmed. He couldn't do that, and he didn't dare to do that.

Withdrawing his lost soul, opening his blurred eyes, he poured down an entire gourd of old wine.

Taking advantage of the sunset, mixed in with the office workers getting off work, Zhang Xingyu stumbled toward the Ten Thousand Immortals Clubhouse.

At the same time, on the side of the street, inside a deep courtyard with blue bricks and green tiles.

Meng Ruyan, who had been shopping all day, was leaning against the long chair by the window. She was barefoot, her flawless white jade feet gently soaking in a copper basin filled with hot water. Her gaze swept past the window and landed on the pair of magpies on the tree branch. This pair of magpies had been chirping on the tree all day from morning till night.

Beside her, Xuanyuan Yue was playing and frolicking with Zhang Kaixin. These two little ones had been shopping all day and didn't feel tired at all. This made Meng Ruyan, as the big sister, very impressed.

Meng Ruyan looked at her own feet. White and tender, perfect and flawless. Unfortunately, they couldn't walk long distances.

Just then, the jade ring hanging from her waist suddenly lit up.

Meng Ruyan was stunned. A moment later, ecstasy surged into her heart. Meng Ruyan couldn't care about drying her feet and ran out.

This sudden action immediately shocked Xuanyuan Yue and Zhang Kaixin, who were frolicking, into a daze.

Meng Ruyan ran barefoot down her small building and rushed toward the gate of the Yinghai Clubhouse in a frenzy. Along the way, she shocked the eyes and jaws of countless fellow disciples.

Meng Ruyan rushed out of the gate of the Yinghai Clubhouse and arrived on the bustling street.

Her heart pounded like a deer, and anxiety, irritability, and hope surged into her heart all at once.

The bustling city, the flickering lights, the bustling crowd.

Her gaze swept over everyone on the street, and she grabbed every tall man to ask.

However, with each inquiry, one hope after another burst like a soap bubble.

The jade ring at her waist had long since dimmed.

Meng Ruyan stood blankly on the street, tears sliding silently from her eye sockets.

The night wind was cold, and the street was gradually quieting down.

A songstress's heart-wrenching singing drifted from the night sky: "The street is full of crowded people, why can't I see your figure, in the vast sea of people true love is hard to find, who will soothe my heartache; why does heaven play tricks on people, suddenly there is no news of you, no one to love and pity in lonely moments, leaving me, this infatuated person."

When Zhang Xingyu walked into the clubhouse gate, he found a large group of junior brothers and sisters standing in line to welcome him.

"Greetings, everyone!"

Zhang Xingyu greeted these junior brothers and sisters while exhaling wine fumes as he walked inside.

Just halfway there, his footsteps stopped.

Opposite him stood an old Daoist with a white face, long beard, and green robes. The old Daoist was standing with his hands behind his back, looking at him with a livid face.

All the wine fumes in Zhang Xingyu's body were scared back.

This old Daoist was none other than the leader and deputy leader of this grand competition, the head of Tianquan Peak, the great boss True Monarch Qingxuan, and the head of Yuheng Peak, the great boss True Monarch Qingyu.

"Zhang Xingyu, Zhang Great True Transmission. You still know how to come back? Should I send someone to pick you up in an eight-bearer sedan chair?" True Monarch Qingxuan sneered coldly.

When one is under the eaves, one has to bow one's head. For the harmony of the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Sect, for my lovely beautiful master, for those competition rewards, Old Ghost Qingxuan, I will endure it.

"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare. The disciple was greedy for the prosperity of Shengjing Immortal City and accidentally forgot the time to return. Please punish me, Martial Uncle!" Zhang Xingyu hurriedly cupped his hands and admitted his mistake.

"Wouldn't dare? Is there anything you don't dare to do? It was agreed to set off from the sect on the eighth day of the sixth lunar month, but you were late to return. Missing the departure time is one thing. But you, after arriving here, didn't even report to me and Junior Sister Qingyu. In your eyes, do you still have me, your Martial Uncle? Not reporting to us is one thing, but you actually went out without permission, leaving early and returning late—do you still have the sect's rules in your eyes?" True Monarch Qingxuan did not buy Zhang Xingyu's apology. His voice was colder, and his expression was more severe.

"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare. It is all the disciple's fault." Zhang Xingyu cupped his hands and admitted his mistake again.

"Hmph! Zhang Xingyu, don't think that just because you have been promoted to a True Transmission Disciple, you can ignore the sect's rules. Let me tell you, if you violate the sect's rules again, I will punish you on behalf of Junior Brother Qingfeng." After True Monarch Qingxuan finished roaring, he flicked his sleeves and walked away directly.

True Monarch Qingxuan left, but True Monarch Qingyu, who was known for her cold face, had not yet left.

True Monarch Qingyu walked up to Zhang Xingyu, looked him up and down carefully, and then said softly: "Zhang Xingyu, this grand competition concerns our sect's status and reputation in the cultivation world. As one of the main forces in this competition, you must prepare well and strive to achieve a high ranking on the competition field."

"Yes, yes, yes, the disciple will definitely prepare well when I go back." Zhang Xingyu nodded hurriedly.

"Also, don't learn from your ancestor who is incompetent and only knows how to flirt all day long. For girls, it is better to be dedicated. If I find out that you are flirting outside, don't blame me for punishing you on behalf of your ancestor." Speaking of this, True Monarch Qingyu's tone gradually became severe.

"Yes, yes, yes, the disciple will definitely keep the Martial Uncle's teachings in mind." Zhang Xingyu nodded hurriedly to express his stance.

"Alright, everyone disperse. Linglong, follow me back!" After finishing her lecture, True Monarch Qingyu flicked her whisk and walked away first.

"Oh." Yue Linglong, who was standing at the end, replied and followed True Monarch Qingyu gracefully.

The remaining people scattered like birds and beasts.

Only the little Martial Uncle Ling'er remained.

"Hee hee, worthy of being my little Martial Nephew, getting criticized as soon as you arrive, truly majestic!" Ling'er laughed.

"Little Martial Uncle, what kind of logic is that. Your nephew is being criticized, my head is almost lowered to my belt, where is the majesty?" Zhang Xingyu said aggrievedly.

"Hee hee. You still know it's not majestic. If it's not majestic, don't do stupid things. When I came, my father told me that if you dare to mess around, I should let you be disciplined on behalf of the Senior Sister. Understand?" Ling'er said with a straight face.

"Pfft. I don't believe it. This last sentence was probably added by yourself. Speaking of doing stupid things, you should take care of yourself first. You little girl, if you get lost in this Shengjing Immortal City, we won't have anywhere to find you!" Zhang Xingyu returned to normal and argued with Martial Uncle Ling'er as they walked toward their residence.

Just as they arrived at the small courtyard, they heard Doggy barking loudly inside.

"Harry, you great beauty, this little beauty, Doggy is here to participate in the competition. As Zhang Xingyu's spirit pet, I want to fight side by side with him. You just wait to see us kill all sides on the competition field. Woof!" ===== CHAPTER 387 =====