Chapter Forty-Four: Ordered to Descend the Peak

  The ceremony proceeded according to the program, and nothing else happened in between. The atmosphere of the entire square was very harmonious, with all kinds of laughter and chatter filling the air. Especially when those female disciples were playing and joking with each other, the scene was even more pleasant to watch.

  The ceremony was halfway through, and it was the turn of the disciples from various peaks to offer their congratulations. There were dozens of peaks in the Luoshui Sect, and although not every peak had a six-stage master sitting in charge, they still sent their disciples to come and pay their respects. Luo Qianyun was only the master of one peak, so naturally she didn't have the status to require other peak masters to come and congratulate her in person. The fact that the disciples from other peaks had come was already a sign of respect.

  "Wishing Master Luo a long and happy life, this is a congratulatory gift from our family." Cao Yu was the first to step forward, presenting the gift in his hand.

  "Thank you on my behalf, and it's been many years since I've seen Brother Nie. Next time, I'll personally visit the peak to pay respects." The gift box was handed over to the disciple, and Luo Qianyun didn't even look at it, only slightly nodding her head.

  "Master Shu is being polite, if Master knew that Master Shu was coming to visit the peak, he would definitely be delighted." Cao Yu made another bow, and his etiquette was impeccable. Whether Luo Qianyun's words were sincere or just a courtesy, Cao Yu responded appropriately either way.

  As expected, Luo Qianyun looked at Cao Yu with a hint of appreciation in her eyes and waved her hand to let him retreat. Seeing the meaning in Luo Qianyun's eyes, Cao Yu smiled to himself, his goal already achieved, and without saying more, he walked aside.

  Next, the various peak disciples came forward one after another, presenting their gifts according to their own cultivation. Luo Qianyun would offer a few words of encouragement, but her tone was no longer as warm and gentle as it had been when she spoke to Cao Yu earlier. The crowd felt a bit uncomfortable in their hearts, but they didn't dare show it, so they quietly retreated to the side.

  Shen Congxiu's cultivation was not high, only at the second stage of combined power peak level. Among the many Bai Feng disciples this time, he was considered to be at the bottom. Even Pan Yue's cultivation was higher than Shen Congxiu's by a notch, so Shen Congxiu was directly assigned to the last position.

  Half an hour passed and it was finally Shenchong's turn. Shenchong didn't say much either, directly presenting the gift box in his hand, "Sword King Peak disciple Shenchong, wishing Master Uncle a happy and eternal youth."

  Lu Qianyun nodded casually, responding to dozens of people, and Lu Qianyun also felt a bit tired. Feeling that the disciples below were only at the second stage, they probably didn't come from any powerful mountain peak either. She had intended to directly wave her hand and let them retreat. But as soon as she raised her hand, her expression involuntarily froze. Looking closely at Shen Cong, her face changed slightly.

  "Two months ago, you participated in that external grand competition, didn't you?" Luo Qianyun suddenly said.

  Shen Cong was taken aback, having already prepared to retreat to the side. The previous few people had all been treated this way, and he hadn't expected that when it came to his own turn, there would still be a conversation. The surrounding people also looked at Shen Cong, feeling strange in their hearts, but they didn't think much of it, only thinking that this person was lucky. If he answered properly, he might even leave a good impression on Luo Qianyun's heart.

  "Disciple entered the inner door two months ago and is under the Sword King Peak." Shen Cong replied honestly.

  "It's really you." Luo Qianyun looked at Shen Cong, and let out a low, inaudible sigh. Just now, she had taken a glance at Shen Cong's cultivation, which had already reached the peak of second-order combined force. This level of cultivation was not even comparable to that of the top disciples here, and naturally couldn't enter Luo Qianyun's eyes. But Luo Qianyun clearly remembered that the last time they met, Shen Cong was only at the initial stage of the second order. And from entering the sect until now, it had been less than a year, yet Shen Cong had gone from having no cultivation to reaching his current level, this speed, was not something that the people in front of her could compare to.

  Lu Qianyun looked at Shen Cong with a complex expression, then turned and smiled, "It's really enviable that Ge Shixiong has such a good disciple like you. If I had known earlier, I would have insisted on it back then, now it seems that Jianwang Peak has gotten the better deal."

  Shen Cong blinked his eyes, and there was a hint of meaning in these words. Could it be that when he accepted disciples back then, Luo Qianyun still had the intention to accept himself, but ended up being one-upped by Gai Luobang?

  At this thought, Shen's eyes widened. Alas, it turned out that he had the opportunity to enter the Jade Maiden Peak back then, but was robbed by his cheap master who got there first. If only he could have entered the Jade Maiden Peak on that day, he wouldn't need to worry about those charging matters now. Not to mention the various beautiful women in colorful clothes, just Lin Liting alone would have become a fellow disciple under the same master as him, and how many opportunities would he have had to get close to her?

  "One day when I'm free, I'll definitely go to that Sword King Peak and have a good talk with Master Gai. To let such a disciple go, one must get some compensation." Luo Qianyun smiled and let Shen Cong retreat. Shen Cong also walked aside in a daze, still lamenting his own miserable fate in his heart.

  Several people around looked at Shen Cong strangely, and Luo Qianyun's attitude was completely different from before. Not to mention compared to how she treated them, even towards Cao Yu, the degree of favor Shen Cong received from Luo Qianyun seemed to be even more so.

  This kid is quite something, actually surpassing Cao Yu in the limelight. Even Cao Yu looked at Shen Cong with some surprise, feeling a bit unusual in his heart. However, it was just that unusualness, and he didn't take Shen Cong to heart. It's possible that Luo Qianyun happened to be familiar with Sword King Fengfeng, so she had more goodwill towards this disciple, which is also natural.

  Each of the Peak's disciples returned to their original seats after presenting their gifts, and the celebration was nearing its end. Luo Qianyun glanced at each of the Peak's disciples, "Now that this celebration is almost over, if you have no other business, leave Jade Maiden Peak immediately and do not delay your own affairs."

  As soon as this was said, everyone was stunned, and even the disciples of Yu Nuofeng were surprised to look at Luo Qianyun. According to past habits, after the celebration ended, the disciples of various peaks could still stay in Yufu for a few more days. As for the purpose, it was naturally those beautiful junior sisters. The disciples of Yufu are outstanding, and they will eventually get married. Now that they can come to celebrate, they are all among the best of the various peaks, and selecting a few is also a wonderful thing.

  Therefore, every time the celebration ends, not only are the various peak disciples happy, but even the female disciples of the Jade Girl Peak are also happy. The only ones who are not happy are the male disciples of the Jade Girl Peak.

  At that time, the disciples of each peak, except for the forbidden area, can move freely within the peak and meet various beautiful women, which is a great pleasure in life.

  Now, when Luo Qianyun says this, isn't she trying to ruin everything? Even the female disciples of Yúnǚ Fēng have a sense of disappointment and regret in their hearts. While training at Yúnǚ Fēng, since they are all female disciples, life is naturally not dull. But also because they are all female disciples, there is always some emptiness in their hearts. Especially when they reach the age of blossoming flowers, their thoughts become even more profound.

  The scene seemed a bit quiet, and although everyone had a lot to say in their hearts, they didn't know how to express it at this moment. All the disciples of the various peaks looked at Cao Yu, now only hoping that Cao Yu could think of a way, otherwise this trip to the Jade Maiden Peak would be in vain.

  "Who is Chen Tan, Li Nan, and Hua Ze?" A gentle breeze whispered, and several female disciples stood outside, asking. The three of them were shocked, their faces turned pale in an instant, and their bodies trembled slightly. Just now, Luo Qianyun seemed to be unaware of anything unusual, and they thought the matter had been concealed, still feeling fortunate in their hearts. Now that they looked at it, this was not concealment, but exposure, and Luo Qianyun was furious, also implicating the other disciples from various peaks who followed and suffered losses.

  "Who is Chen Tan, Li Nan, Hua Ze? Please come out. Shi Jie has invited you." The female disciple continued to ask, her face calm and showing no unusual expression.

  Shen Cong and Pan Yue exchanged a glance, but they recognized the girl. Not only did they recognize her appearance, but also that figure was very clear, it was the person who bathed in Tinghu last night. Although the girl is calm at this moment, it's just the prelude to a storm.

  "Chen Tan, why don't you go up? Who knows what kind of dog luck you have, to be invited by Li Shijie." The people around laughed and scolded, and pushed Chen Tan. As a result of this push, he was directly pushed to the ground, causing the people around to pause in surprise, before bursting into laughter.

  "Useless guy, go and come back quickly!" Someone came forward to support Chen Tan, but found that his body had completely softened. The person didn't think much of it, assuming that Chen Tan was just too excited in his heart. Li Muying was called a fairy by the ordinary disciples, they weren't so vulgar, but they couldn't help but say that Li Muying was indeed exceptional, and it wasn't easy to see her even on normal days.

  Chen Tan's face turned pale, and he wanted to not go, but the disciples of Yúnǚ Fēng had all arrived, so how could they not go? Although there were a thousand thoughts in his mind, at this moment they were useless.

  "It was the three of you, I wonder if you slept well yesterday?" The leading woman suddenly let out a cold laugh, her voice was small, but enough for Chen and the others to hear clearly. They still had some hope, but now that she said this, they understood everything.

  Three people fell behind, disappearing from the sight of various peak disciples. Some people were still teasing and admiring Chen Tan, but didn't know that this time, it's likely they won't be able to meet again in the future. Even if they could meet, they probably wouldn't be able to treat each other with the same attitude as now.

  Pan Yu suddenly felt a wave of relief in his heart, not for anything else, but for the mask that Shen had brought with him since yesterday. If it weren't for that preparation, even if he hadn't been caught on the spot, he would probably have been implicated and taken away by now. This time, although he saw many stunning sights while eavesdropping, he also broke out in a cold sweat, thinking that if it weren't for luck, there would be one more person following him now.

  "Disciple Cao Yu, please stay at Yúnǚ Peak for a few more days, I hope Master Luo will grant this request." Just as everyone was feeling sentimental, a voice rang out across the scene. Before anyone knew it, Cao Yu had already floated into the air and bowed to Luo Qianyun.

  Her figure was elegant, and her demeanor and speech were even more refined. Cao Yu's appearance had captivated many of the female disciples below. Although Luo Qianyun's expression remained unchanged, she too had a favorable impression of Cao Yu, and her voice slowed down unintentionally. "As I said earlier, if nothing happens, you should head down the mountain today. After all, there are mostly female disciples here, and it's not convenient for you to stay."

  "The disciple naturally knows what Shifu said, but the disciple really has something to stay here."

  "What are you doing?" Luo Qianyun looked at Cao Yu, a hint of pressure fell on Cao Yu, causing his body to involuntarily return to the ground.

  "Disciple has come to Jade Maiden Peak, the main event is naturally to celebrate Master's uncle, but there is also a private matter." Cao Yu said, lifting his head, "Disciple has admired Li Shimei for a long time, and hopes that Luo Master Uncle can permit Disciple to form a partnership with Li Shimei."

  "Hah!"

  As soon as this was said, the scene fell silent, followed by a big quarrel. Some were envious, some were heartbroken, and of course, there were also those who despised her, but none of this had any effect on Cao Yu. Cao Yu just calmly looked at Luo Qianyun, even though the pressure on him increased dramatically, his face didn't change at all.

  Lu Qianyun gazed at Cao Yu, Li Mo Ying was his eldest disciple, the most excellent existence in the peak. And this Cao Yu was not bad either, although he didn't dare say he was the first among the young disciples of the sect, but it wasn't far off. If the two were to combine, it wouldn't be bad either. However, Lu Qianyun had never been a tyrannical person, and naturally left her disciple's marriage matters for them to handle themselves.

  "Matters of companionship are a matter of personal preference, but I am not in a position to make choices for Mo Ying."

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