met free Chapter 305 Senior Sister Xiao called out the roll.
Chapter 305 Senior Sister Xiao called out the roll.
Xie Buci got up.
"Master, after you finish speaking, shall you return to report?"
Yan Chenyu said, "No need."
Mo Chengyue was just about to be happy.
Yan Chenyu added, "But don't cause trouble."
Mo Chengyue said, "Master, this disciple never takes the initiative."
Xie Buci replied, "I won't refuse either."
Wenren Ji added this.
"I'm not responsible."
The cave was quiet for a moment.
Mo Chengyue slowly turned his head.
"Junior brother, how do you know this saying?"
Wenren Ji, holding his sword, looked away.
"I heard it from my senior brother."
Xie Buci immediately looked up at the sky.
"The weather is nice today."
Mo Chengyue said, "Senior Brother, you deserve much credit for Qingquan Peak's current bad reputation."
Xie Buci laughed and said, "Likewise."
Yan Chenyu hugged the soft pillow to her chest.
"If you don't leave now, I'll make you stay and memorize the peak rules."
Mo Chengyue and Xie Buci stood up at the same time.
"This disciple takes his leave."
On the other side, outside the quiet room on the back mountain of Yingtian Peak, the bluestone still bore the marks of dampness after the drizzle.
Xiao Qinghan had just finished her morning class, with a fine sheen of sweat on her forehead. Her plain white dress was fluttering in the mountain breeze, and she looked less sharp than she had a few days ago, but more clear and pure, like the first melting snow.
Liu Xinyan stood under the corridor, watching her sheath her sword.
"Qinghan".
Xiao Qinghan turned and bowed.
"Master."
Liu Xinyan approached, her eyes filled with gentle concern.
"There's no need for seclusion today."
Xiao Qinghan asked, "Is something wrong with the sect?"
Liu Xinyan said, "The Supreme Elder of Wuyou Peak has opened a lecture hall and specifically requested that disciples who cultivate the ancient methods of our sect attend."
Xiao Qinghan's eyes flickered.
"Our sect's ancient methods?"
Liu Xinyan nodded.
"Now that you are revisiting the Yin-Yang Harmony Sutra, you should go and listen to it."
Xiao Qinghan gently pressed her fingertips on the scabbard.
Why is the Supreme Elder preaching at this time?
Liu Xinyan said, "Recently, there have been more people practicing ancient methods in the sect. Some have a deep foundation, while others are just starting out. Without guidance, they are prone to going astray."
Xiao Qinghan said in a low voice, "This disciple understands."
Liu Xinyan looked at her.
"You don't need to be nervous."
Xiao Qinghan said, "This disciple is not nervous."
Liu Xinyan asked, "What is that?"
Xiao Qinghan remained silent for a moment.
"I was just thinking that I am not the only one in the sect who understands the ancient methods."
Liu Xinyan said softly, "This is a good thing."
Xiao Qinghan said, "But with more people, there will be comparisons."
Liu Xinyan asked, "Were you ever afraid of comparisons before?"
Xiao Qinghan raised her eyes.
"I'm not afraid."
Liu Xinyan asked, "And now?"
Xiao Qinghan loosened her grip on the sword a little.
"I'm not afraid."
Liu Xinyan smiled.
That's enough.
Xiao Qinghan asked, "Is Master going too?"
Liu Xinyan said, "I will only escort you to the outside of Wuyou Peak."
Xiao Qinghan asked, "Why?"
Liu Xinyan said, "That's for disciples who practice ancient methods, not for us elders."
Xiao Qinghan nodded gently.
"I will listen attentively."
Liu Xinyan took out a jade token and placed it in her palm.
"Worry-Free Peak has few rules, but the Supreme Elder's temperament is unpredictable."
Xiao Qinghan asked, "How difficult is it to predict?"
Liu Xinyan thought for a moment.
"Back then, he thought a peak master's question was too convoluted, so he made someone stand outside the hall in the mountain wind for half a day."
Xiao Qinghan looked at the jade pendant in her hand.
"I will ask fewer questions."
Liu Xinyan said, "If we encounter people from Qingquan Peak, there's no need to avoid them."
Xiao Qinghan's eyelashes fluttered slightly.
"Is Master referring to Junior Brother Mo?"
Liu Xinyan said, "I didn't name names."
Xiao Qinghan said, "There aren't many disciples from Qingquan Peak who practice ancient methods in the sect."
Liu Xinyan looked at her.
"Qinghan, you can explain it now."
Xiao Qinghan's ears felt a little hot, but she still maintained a proper posture.
"I am simply stating the facts."
Liu Xinyan smiled gently.
"Yes, let's stick to the facts."
Xiao Qinghan said, "Master."
Liu Xinyan said, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore."
Xiao Qinghan let out a soft sigh of relief.
Liu Xinyan straightened the hair ribbon on her shoulder that had been blown around by the wind.
"Your cultivation level is still shallow, but your foundation is already different. Don't rush to learn while listening to the lecture."
Xiao Qinghan said, "This disciple has remembered it."
Liu Xinyan said, "The ancient methods emphasize one's mindset. If one only thinks about catching up with others, one will only become confused."
Xiao Qinghan remained silent for a while.
"I have lost too much."
Liu Xinyan said, "That's why we need to be even more cautious."
Xiao Qinghan looked up.
"I will take back what I have lost."
Looking at her clear yet resolute eyes, Liu Xinyan spoke even softer.
"It's fine to get it back, but don't lose yourself in the process."
Xiao Qinghan whispered, "No."
Liu Xinyan said, "Let's go."
Wuyou Peak is located deep in the mountains of Hehuan Sect. Few people visit it on ordinary days. Ancient trees reach for the sky on both sides of the mountain road, vines hang down, and clouds and mist slowly drift around the stone steps. From a distance, the entire mountain peak has a secluded atmosphere.
Mo Chengyue followed Xie Buci on his sword and arrived, and saw people already waiting in front of the mountain gate.
He lowered his voice.
"Senior brother, this place doesn't look like a place to slack off."
Xie Buci laughed and said, "You think you can slack off on the Supreme Elder's lecture platform?"
Mo Chengyue said, "I'm just allocating my focus reasonably."
Xie Buci said, "To translate, it means 'If you don't understand, just stare blankly.'"
Mo Chengyue said, "Senior Brother, don't strip away the last shred of dignity an adult should have."
At the mountain gate, a gray-robed steward glanced at the token in Xie Buci's hand and stepped aside to make way.
The gray-robed steward said, "Disciples of Qingquan Peak, go inside. The Daoist temple is at the end of the jade steps."
Xie Buci asked, "How many people came today?"
The gray-robed steward said, "People are arriving from each peak one after another, but not many."
Mo Chengyue whispered, "It's a good thing there aren't too many people; it's easier to sit in a corner when there are fewer people."
The gray-robed butler glanced at him.
"The Supreme Elder dislikes his disciples staying far away."
Mo Chengyue immediately changed his tune.
"Disciples love listening to the teachings from the front row the most."
Xie Buci patted him on the back.
"Promising."
The two walked up the jade steps.
Halfway there, a clear, cold female voice came from behind.
"Junior Brother Mo."
Mo Chengyue turned around and saw Xiao Qinghan walking slowly towards him, accompanied by Liu Xinyan.
Today she wore a moon-white dress, with only a jade hairpin in her hair. Her eyes were clear and her temperament was more reserved than usual, yet she was even more eye-catching.
Xie Buci glanced at Xiao Qinghan, then at Mo Chengyue.
"Oh, our academic exchange partner has arrived."
Mo Chengyue smiled.
"Senior Brother, watch your words."
Xiao Qinghan approached and bowed to Xie Buci.
"Thank you, Senior Brother."
Xie Buci smiled and said, "Junior Sister Xiao, there's no need to be so polite. We're all fellow disciples here to listen to the lecture today."
Liu Xinyan looked at Xie Buci.
"Did your master send you to bring him?"
I humbly thank you.
"Elder Liu is wise. Master found it troublesome and thus entrusted the trouble to his disciple."
Mo Chengyue said, "Senior Brother, what you said makes me feel like I'm carrying a burden."
Xie Buci said, "Aren't you one?"
Xiao Qinghan said softly, "Junior Brother Mo is now in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, how could he be a burden?"
Mo Chengyue immediately became alert.
"Senior Sister Xiao, you shouldn't give such praise in public."
Xiao Qinghan asked, "Why?"
Mo Chengyue said, "They are easy to remember."
Xie Buci laughed and said, "You're already at the Golden Core stage, and you still want to pretend to be a nobody in the Scripture Pavilion?"
Mo Chengyue said, "Habits are hard to break."
Liu Xinyan looked at him.
"Being cautious is a good thing."
Mo Chengyue quickly bowed.
"Thank you for your understanding, Elder Liu."
Xie Buci said, "Look, even the elders praised you."
Mo Chengyue said, "Senior Brother, don't try to add drama to my story."
Liu Xinyan said to Xiao Qinghan, "I'll drop you off here. You can go in by yourself."
Xiao Qinghan nodded.
"Rest assured, Master."
Liu Xinyan then looked at Mo Chengyue.
"Nephew Mo."
Mo Chengyue said, "Elder Liu, please give your instructions."
Liu Xinyan said, "If Qinghan doesn't understand something, you can check each other's work."
Mo Chengyue said, "This disciple's knowledge is shallow, I'm afraid I'll need Senior Sister Xiao to take good care of me."
Xiao Qinghan glanced at him.
"Junior Brother Mo is too modest."
Xie Buci said from the side, "If you two keep being so polite, the Supreme Elder will be finished speaking."
Mo Chengyue said, "What Senior Brother says makes sense."