Chapter 154 – The lord's vacation

"Go."

Go... huh? Did the Sect Master agree so easily?

In the main house of the Mysterious Female Sect.

Ling Xiaolan looked up at the Sect Master, the Ancestor, and the pillar of the Mysterious Female Sect who were meditating by the window, feeling somewhat astonished.

She thought that the Sect Master would stop her, persuade her, or even scold her;

But when she proposed to go and cultivate with Wu Wang, the Sect Master agreed without any hesitation, in a very casual tone.

This powerful expert from the Human Realm, who maintained a middle-aged appearance, exuded an elegant and serene aura, emitting a faint light that seemed illusory.

"What's wrong?"

Jingyue opened her eyes and spoke gently, "Is there anything difficult? What does the Sect need to do for you?"

"Reporting to the Sect Master, disciple has no difficulties!"

Ling Xiaolan hesitated slightly, and then whispered, "I'm just worried that the Sect will be interfered with when I go out to cultivate with someone else."

"Then let them interfere."

The Sect Master Jingyue smiled slightly, her voice still gentle.

"The reason why our Mysterious Female Sect can stand in the Human Realm until now is not because of our so-called reputation, but the diligent cultivation of generations of disciples of the Mysterious Female Sect, and the outstanding contributions made to the Human Realm.

If they want to say something, let them say it. If they want to scold, let them scold. If the scolding is too harsh, you can take action. As long as we are in the right, the Ancestor will handle any problems for you.

Nowadays, in the Human Realm, which force doesn't have a son-in-law from our Mysterious Female Sect? What is there to fear?"

For a moment, Ling Xiaolan was speechless and could only furrow her eyebrows, gazing at the Sect Master Jingyue.

Before this, she had not had much contact with the Sect Master; it was only after she became the Holy Maiden of Tianyan that she had met the Sect Master a few times.

On ordinary days, the elders taught her to be cautious, and her Master also told her to consider the reputation of the sect.

Ling Xiaolan also knew that she was being watched by many people now, and if she made a slight mistake, it would invite all kinds of criticism.

But she didn't expect the Sect Master to be like this...

Carefree.

Sensing what Ling Xiaolan was thinking, the Sect Master Jingyue lifted the hem of her robe and slowly stood up.

Using the term "beautiful" to describe such a powerful expert as Jingyue was actually inappropriate.

Her words and actions had a unique charm, as if even the heavens and earth were actively blending with her. The sun, moon, and stars couldn't hide her brilliance, and the mountains and rivers couldn't surpass her cultivation.

The Sect Master Jingyue walked in front of Ling Xiaolan and raised her hand to tidy up the strands of hair near Ling Xiaolan's ear.

She spoke gently, "Xiaolan, our Mysterious Female Sect has never restricted disciples' marriage or friendships. It's just that you are currently being watched by too many people, so the sect has dispatched experts to protect you.

If you want to go and cultivate with Wu Wang, how could the sect stop you?

Speaking of this, this seat also wants to ask you a few questions... Have you and Wu Wang ever shared a bed?"

"No."

"But do you have plans to share a bed?"

Ling Xiaolan anxiously said, "Sect Master, I and Brother Wu have not mentioned the matter of being Dao companions!"

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"Then what are you cultivating together?"

"Just sitting together and cultivating..."

The Sect Master Jingyue laughed, "The Ancestor thought that you were going to live together and become a couple, and who knows, you might even have disciples and grandchildren soon."

Even though Ling Xiaolan was used to maintaining a cold expression on ordinary days, she couldn't help but blush in front of the Sect Master, her face heating up.

"Sect Master, disciple... disciple really is going to cultivate."

Jingyue smiled a few times, leaving Ling Xiaolan at a loss for how to explain.

Then, the Sect Master of the Mysterious Female Sect changed her tone and her expression became somewhat serious.

Jingyue said, "Xiaolan, there is something the Ancestor wants to tell you in advance."

"Yes, disciple is listening."

"Wu Wang, this person, you need to treat him with caution."

Jingyue folded her hands behind her back and spoke slowly.

"He has written several scriptures before, completing the missing parts of the Human Realm's ideology. He has also repeatedly fought against the second and fourth main halls of the Ten Calamities Palace and the leader of the Ten Calamities, Poverty-stricken, winning more than losing.

His intelligence and talent are enough to take on great responsibilities.

Even if His Majesty suddenly said that he wants to train him as the next Emperor, we wouldn't find it strange.

But Xiaolan, these are only what you know."

Ling Xiaolan was taken aback and muttered softly, "Could it be that Brother Wu has another side that is unknown to others?"

Jingyue asked, "Do you know that he comes from the North Wilderness?"

"When I participated in the Four Seas Pavilion trial, I met Brother Wu in the North Wilderness. It was also then that he saved my life and Ji Mo's life."

"This Ji Mo being able to survive until now is also lucky... Ahem, that's not important."

The Sect Master Jingyue hesitated slightly, and finally spoke slowly:

"But do you know that he actually has a woman he admires?"

Ling Xiaolan couldn't help but be stunned.

Jingyue sighed, "The Ancestor is telling you this, not to persuade you to stop, but to let you at least know these things.

You are my granddaughter, and I don't want you to suffer from love or go through the tribulations of love, so I can only advise you to treat it with caution;

There is no right or wrong in matters between men and women, and the Ancestor doesn't know what kind of person Wu Wang is when it comes to women.

But he is the young master of a great clan, and he certainly won't lack women around him. You shouldn't expect him to be pure.

Xiaolan, you need to be prepared. You may be facing a great clan inheritor with many beautiful women..."

"Haha."

Ling Xiaolan suddenly covered her mouth and laughed softly.

Jingyue frowned slightly, her face turning serious, "What are you laughing at? The Ancestor is kindly advising you, and you find it laughable?"

"Sect Master, please forgive me, disciple was rude!"

Ling Xiaolan's bright eyes spoke softly,

"But Sect Master, he has never touched a woman before, disciple knows this.

As for being Dao companions, disciple believes it all depends on fate.

No matter what comparison is made, disciple is not inferior to others; even if in the future, disciple wants to become his Dao companion, and has to compete with other women for that position, disciple can still win."

There were still some words that Ling Xiaolan kept hidden in her heart at this moment, after all, she had promised that aunt and couldn't say it out.

Even if Brother Wu wanted to become a couple... the conditions wouldn't allow it.

Jingyue showed a slightly relieved smile.

Confidence was written all over Ling Xiaolan's pretty face as she continued,

"Master has taught me and guided me on the different situations of love between men and women."At this moment, I do have some feelings for Brother Wuwang, perhaps even a liking, but it hasn't reached the point where I can't cultivate or live without him. This is what Master refers to as 'not yet complete fulfillment'."

Jing Yue frowned and asked, "Do you remember your master's Taoist name?"

"Jue Tian…"

"She herself doesn't understand what love between a man and a woman is, yet she has the audacity to teach you!"

Jing Yue said seriously:

"Don't listen to your master's nonsense. You should make your own decisions about this matter... Enough, your grandmaster won't say too much. As long as you have your own opinions, that's enough.

Go back.

When you do, remember to bring more spirit stones, elixirs, and auxiliary cultivation treasures. Consider it as a token of gratitude from our Mysterious Female Sect to Master Wuwang. He has done a lot for the Human Realm."

"Yes, I understand."

Jing Yue, the sect master, turned and walked back to the window to meditate. Ling Xiaolan bowed and left.

After Ling Xiaolan left, Jing Yue's avatar became motionless;

Jing Yue, who was meditating by the Spirit Pool in the back mountain, opened her eyes, her gaze somewhat complicated as she looked at the spiritual light in the pool.

This Master Wuwang…

If in the future, her junior sister and disciple were to fight over a man, wouldn't that become a joke in the Human Realm?

Then, a question popped into Jing Yue's mind.

If such a time really came, should she support her own disciple, or should she support her own junior sister, or should she turn a deaf ear and pretend not to know about it?

Upon careful thought, this was indeed a troublesome matter.

……

Meanwhile, at the main hall of Renhuang Pavilion.

A silver shuttle slid out of the large array, heading in a south-easterly direction, without attracting anyone's attention.

The sky was azure blue, and there were paper cranes outside the window.

Inside the silver shuttle, Wu Wang sat quietly, his face somewhat solemn, as if he was very downcast.

Mu Daxian was currently nestled in Lin Suqing's arms, not daring to say much.

Lin Qi was just watching his own teacher. He had originally wanted to celebrate his teacher's success, but he found that it seemed a bit inappropriate at this time.

Ji Mo and Le Yao, who had specifically come over, were now sitting hand in hand in the corner, discussing through voice transmission how to cheer up Wu Wang.

The Great Elder's old eyes were full of reluctance. He wanted to persuade Wu Wang not to blame himself too much, but he was afraid that mentioning the matter of Tianhuo Gate would make Wu Wang's mood even worse.

The burden on his shoulders was simply too heavy…

Wu Wang said in a deep voice, "Great Elder, set up a barrier, don't let outsiders see us."

"Yes."

The Great Elder immediately agreed, and a faint red light enveloped the outside of the silver shuttle.

"Ah——"

Wu Wang let out a long sigh of relief, his previously downcast mouth gradually lifted, and his eyes instantly regained their spirit. He turned to look at Ji Mo and Le Yao, puzzled:

"Why did you guys follow me? We're going back to destroy the sect, where are you going to stay?"

"That's not it!"

Ji Mo waved his hands wildly, staring at Wu Wang, "Are you okay?"

"What could be wrong with me?" Wu Wang was confused.

Ji Mo cursed, "Where's your guilt, Brother Wuwang? You sighed twenty-eight times in Renhuang Pavilion! That's more than all the times you've sighed since I've known you!"

Wu Wang stared back at him:

"If I didn't do that, do you think they would let me leave?

They're using me like a workhorse, not caring if they tire me out!

You guys probably don't know how black-hearted Liu Bairen is!

Relying on the fact that I need him, he has me running around, not even using his own disciples.

Does Renhuang Pavilion stop functioning without me? That's not right."

The Great Elder asked softly, "What about Tianhuo Gate…"

Wu Wang said seriously, "I do have regrets, and I need to reflect on my shortcomings in thinking and my deficiencies in strategy and tactics.

But this won't make me, the sect master, truly dispirited."

He spread his hands and continued:

"Why should we bear the evil deeds of Qiong Qi?

I'm not some great benefactor of mankind, feeling that the suffering of the world is due to my inadequate help.

Do I have that ability?

Being able to take care of the people around me is already a great achievement."

"Sect Master, hahaha…"

The Great Elder laughed and waved his hand, "It seems I was overthinking."

Le Yao frowned and pursed her lips, obviously still a bit uncomfortable.

Lin Qi took out a jade talisman and recorded these words, looking at Wu Wang with a lot of emotion… His teacher was indeed a man he couldn't predict.

Wu Wang leaned back, and Lin Suqing immediately reached out, pushing a few soft cushions over with her magic power, allowing Wu Wang to comfortably lean there.

"After returning to the sect, I, the sect master, need to have a good sleep. Great Elder, don't let anyone disturb me."

The Great Elder said warmly, "Don't worry, Sect Master, there's nothing major happening in the sect."

Wu Wang's gaze swept over Ji Mo, Lin Qi, and the Great Elder, and he said slowly, "Actually, this confrontation with Qiong Qi has made me seriously reflect on a few things.

What do you think I would reflect on?"

Ji Mo said, "Miscalculations in strategy?"

Lin Qi asked, "Not considering things thoroughly enough?"

The Great Elder pondered for a moment, "Insufficient understanding of human nature?"

"You're all wrong, you're all still looking at it from the perspective of 'an individual'."

Wu Wang raised his index finger and shook it, laughing:

"The first thing I reflected on is that human power is sometimes limited, and an individual's energy is limited.

When I was making plans before, it was almost always me thinking and considering alone. I'm not omniscient and omnipotent, how could I come up with a flawless plan?

From now on, when making plans, we need to brainstorm and make full use of our think tank. Only in this way can we consider all matters thoroughly.

Forming a think tank is the trend. As long as the efficiency of decision-making is ensured, the more independent thinkers in the think tank, the better."

Ji Mo and Lin Qi couldn't help but look at each other.

Wu Wang looked at the two of them and said slowly, "To know people and use them well, that's how you become a leader."

Ji Mo couldn't help but mutter, "Does Brother Wuwang's family… have such a big layout?"

Wu Wang just smiled and didn't say anything, continuing:

"The second thing I reflected on is that I somewhat underestimated the cruelty of the Evil God's methods. To a god, mortals are like grass.

We must figure out how to guard against Qiong Qi's method of corrupting the Dao heart as soon as possible.

When we return to destroy the sect this time, in addition to cultivating, we need to ponder this matter. How can we resist Qiong Qi's divine powers?

Once we solve this problem, Qiong Qi will just be a ferocious beast that can bite, and there will be nothing to fear."Everyone nodded in unison.

Wu Wang said, "There's a third matter, which is also my way of preparing for the future."

"Preparing for the future?"

"Recently, I've been too prominent in the Ren Emperor Pavilion, having eliminated the Fourth General Hall. If I take one more step forward and become the main hall master from the acting one.

The Fairy Ling will be cultivating with me next, and I'm afraid my title as the next Human Emperor will be confirmed.

That would be troublesome."

A glint flashed in Wu Wang's eyes, and he laughed:

"At this time, it's best to retreat to cool down;

Then spread a little news about my cultivation hitting a bottleneck, unable to become an immortal, to lower the fear value of me in the eyes of various forces.

I'm not afraid of them making a move on me, after all, I can directly call out an old predecessor to question whether the Human Realm can still function.

What I'm worried about is becoming the catalyst for internal strife in the Human Realm, and then having to put out fires everywhere, that would be the real trouble."

At this point, Wu Wang sighed deeply.

Lin Qi seemed thoughtful, having the deepest understanding of this matter.

Ji Mo and Le Yao exchanged a glance, the couple seemed to be in sync.

Le Yao asked, "Brother, your considerations are far-reaching, truly eye-opening for Le Yao, but aren't you worrying too much? Are the various forces in the Human Realm referring to the various sects?"

Wu Wang just smiled without answering.

Lin Qi calmly pointed at himself, then at Ji Mo and Le Yao.

The couple suddenly understood, but found no words to refute.

"Don't think too much, let's go back to the sect and have a few drinks, enjoy ourselves for a few days. If you two want to live there, I'll arrange a place for you."

Wu Wang was in high spirits, tapping his knee with his fingers, and reciting:

"Born with a love for hills and streams, I fell into the dust of the world, and stayed for many years. The weary bird longs for the old woods, the fish in the pond thinks of the old deep. Long in the cage, now I return to nature."

This was a poem he had learned in school.

Lin Qi and the Great Elder praised him repeatedly, and Lin Suqing's eyes also showed a hint of intoxication.

Le Yao leaned on Ji Mo's shoulder, recalling their encounter in front of the tavern;

Ji Mo, on the other hand, was a bit nervous, repeatedly signaling Wu Wang to quickly move past the poetry recitation.

Although Wu Wang was a bit confused, he still cooperatively changed the subject.

"It's a pity that Fairy Ling has returned to her sect, with this atmosphere, it's time to party."

"Speaking of partying, that's a big topic!"

Ji Mo winked at Wu Wang, immediately took over the conversation, and started talking about a few interesting things in the Kingdom of Women.

Of course, he didn't mention anything about the beautiful national teacher.

......

Whoosh——Whoosh——

The sky and the sea were one color, with clear waves stretching for miles.

The sturdy ship sometimes flew in the air, sometimes floated on the sea, speeding south smoothly and swiftly.

There were many figures standing on the ship, all of them strong women.

They were dressed in leather armor, with axes, halberds, knives, and forks on their backs. There were also a few old women in wide robes with white hair, surrounded by strong divine fluctuations.

In the widest cabin of the ship, a figure was lying on a low table, taking a peaceful nap.

She had a delicate and cute face, a round face, cherry lips, and medium-length hair simply tied into a ponytail, which was quite capable. Her snow-white swan neck was the most thought-provoking.

Her outfit was similar to those of the strong women outside, but obviously more elaborate.

The tight little top wrapped her upper body, her fragrant shoulders were draped with soft and rare precious spirit beast skin, her slender waist was boldly exposed, and the material of the small leather skirt was also quite rare.

Of course, the most eye-catching thing in this room was not this youthful and beautiful girl, but the...

Gold and silver spiked wolf tooth club inlaid with jade lying next to her.

"Brother Xiong Ba..."

The sleeping girl called out as if she was sleep talking.

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