Protect Our Chief-Chapter 493 - 16: Miss 9, who is the fated person?
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"Sigh~ What a pity for Yu Hang!" Even Lady Illusion Butterfly, who always appeared charming, sighed heavily, her tone serious, "Originally, with Yu Hang’s potential, there was a thirty to forty percent chance that he could enter the Purple Mansion. After this disaster, the probability of his successful entry into the Purple Mansion is less than twenty percent."
A probability of less than twenty percent, for Yu Hang, was tantamount to a death sentence.
The face of Yuan Shui Ascendant, as handsome as jade, was clouded with rage: "Those little brats from the Demon Land acted too despicably, resorting to such bullying tactics. This is intolerable, and I, as the Ascendant, will not let this matter rest."
"Yuan Shui, my disciple Longyan once experienced the Yin Fiend entering her body for decades," said the veiled Binglan Ascendant. "She managed to transform the Yin Fiend for her own use to resolve the crisis. If this method works, it could quickly heal Yu Hang’s injuries."
"Junior Sister Binglan, our esteemed Purple Mansion Academy can’t all go and practice the Yin Fiend Art, can we?" Senior Brother Changchun said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "If we open this door arbitrarily, we might as well rename our Purple Mansion Academy to the Yin Fiend Demon Sect."
"Moreover, I’m also aware of Wang Longyan’s situation. She was eroded by the Yin Fiend Poison for fifty years. Fighting against the Yin Fiend Poison daily, she understands it better than the ordinary Yin Fiend Demon Cultivator, giving her the ability to transform it for her own use. Yu Hang certainly cannot achieve this."
"Hmph, what do you know, you old relic, Changchun? The suffering my disciple Longyan has endured is immense," Binglan Ascendant retorted, "Why don’t you try it?"
"Alright, alright. We’ve had a resolution on this matter before, by making a special exception for Wang Longyan," Yuan Shui Ascendant mediated, "But Senior Brother Changchun is right, if we casually go and practice the Yin Fiend Poison, it would harm the reputation of our Purple Mansion Academy. How about this, trouble Junior Sister Binglan to write a letter to invite Wang Longyan to the Academy to see if she can resolve the Profound Yin Fiend Poison in Yu Hang’s body."
The Profound Yin Fiend Poison is more vicious than ordinary Yin Fiend Poison, so Yuan Shui Ascendant is only holding a try-and-see attitude.
"No need for a letter. My disciple Longyan is currently in the Commandery on business. I’ll send a disciple to invite her over," Binglan Ascendant conceded, not continuing to conflict with Senior Brother Changchun on this matter.
After all, it was Yuan Shui Ascendant who mediated last time, giving Wang Longyan a special exception.
"If so, I’ll trouble Junior Sister Binglan," Yuan Shui Ascendant gratefully saluted, as Yu Hang was his proud direct disciple. Having followed him for nearly three hundred years, their feelings were as close as father and son.
"The matter of Yu Hang, ultimately, is due to our side’s superior combat power being somewhat inferior on the Outer Domain Battlefield. Recently, Master Yuanhua from the Southern Desert Academy was injured on the Outer Domain Battlefield, which further skewed the balance of top combat power," said Master Xuan Yao, "Although our dean is in seclusion, and the vice-dean travels around... regarding Yu Hang’s matter, our Longzuo Purple Mansion Academy must make a statement.
"How about this, as I’m currently free, I’ll take a trip to the Outer Domain Battlefield so those old things from the Yin Sha Demon Sect don’t think our Academy is devoid of anyone."
In an instant, a fierce gleam flashed in Master Xuan Yao’s eyes.
"If that’s the case, I’ll also take a trip to the Outer Domain," said Binglan Ascendant calmly, "Besides, it’s time for my disciple Yoou’an, who has recently advanced significantly in cultivation, to go out and be tempered."
Senior Brother Changchun stroked his beard and said, "I’ve not been to the Outer Domain Battlefield for a long time. Just as Lvwei has reached the Celestial Human Realm, I’ll take her out to see the world."
The three Ascendants expressed their positions in turn.
Lady Illusion Butterfly said, "With the three of you going, that will be enough. I, along with Yuan Shui, will guard the homeland. Among the core disciples of each lineage, all those who have reached the Celestial Human Realm should go to the Outer Domain for tempering. You three should take good care of them."
The Longzuo Purple Mansion Academy, while having some competition among themselves, was quite united when it came to external matters between the Purple Mansion Ascendants.
"While we can fight, ultimately, we still have to rely on the next generation," Master Xuan Yao said with a slight sigh, "It’s a pity my disciple Luqiu is still too young. If she were older by a few decades and reached the Celestial Human Realm, I would take her to gain experience. Give her some time, and she will undoubtedly have those little fellows rolling away."
"The same goes for my disciple Luojing," said Lady Illusion Butterfly, also with a hint of pride, "Luo Jing is calm and collected, skilled in strategy, and will definitely be successful in the future."
"Although some of the young guys are quite good recently, there are still a bit too few of them," said Senior Brother Changchun, "But you, Yuan Shui Ascendant, I’ve heard you have already set Wang Shouzhe’s daughter Wang Liyao as your direct disciple early on. Could that child also have the Celestial Pride Bloodline?"
Mentioning Wang Liyao lifted Yuan Shui Ascendant’s gloomy mood significantly, and he laughed, "Of course, otherwise she wouldn’t have been set as a direct disciple before entering the doors. That child has Upper Grade B-class Talent and an exceptionally pure Primordial Water Bloodline."
Upper Grade B-class Talent?
The Ascendants all cast envious glances at Yuan Shui Ascendant. Such a bloodline talent, even among the Celestial Pride ranks, was considered top-tier. Yuan Shui Ascendant truly had great fortune to have picked up such a treasure.
The Changning Wang Family seemed to have incredibly good luck, with one Celestial Pride after another emerging in their family. If the Changning Wang Family continues to develop like this, it will undoubtedly become an exceptionally powerful family in the future.
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As the Ascendants were discussing worldly matters.
On Celestial Lake Island.
Wang Liyao, whom Yuan Shui Ascendant had long "pre-appointed" as a direct disciple, was still leisurely wandering around the island, touring with her guide, Lu Xianghui.
In truth, Wang Liyao was very satisfied with the environment, culture, and facilities of the Yuan Water Celestial Lake.
Perhaps due to cultivating the Primordial Water Lineage, many disciples of the Yuan Water Celestial Lake Lineage have quite pleasant dispositions, often being courteous and gentle.
However, this thought only briefly crossed Wang Liyao’s mind. Cultivating the "Primordial Water True Technique" certainly wouldn’t make one’s temper better. For the specific reason, just think of her mother, Liua Ruolan.
Since childhood, Wang Liyao had never feared her father, after all, he doted on her immensely. It was only her mother that gave her a sense of hopeless weakness, for when her mother lost her temper, the entire family would shiver in fear.
Just as Wang Liyao felt she had explored enough and considered visiting other peaks and lineages.
Suddenly!
A commotion erupted from the plaza ahead.
"Senior Brother Le Xian, push a bit more, show some skills and resources. If anyone in our Yuan Water Celestial Lake could win the favor of Miss Nine, it must be you."
"Who says? In my view, Senior Sister Yuyun would be the best match for Miss Nine. Look at her, how beautiful and gentle she is. Miss Nine would surely be very happy after forming a bond with her."
"I think Senior Brother Zhenghua has the best chance. He is a Primordial Water Spirit Body, mid-Second Layer in the Spirit Platform Realm. Also, it’s said he comes from a great family, receiving many allowances annually to ensure Miss Nine lives comfortably."
"I support Senior Brother Le Xian." "I support Senior Sister Yuyun." "I support Senior Brother Zhenghua."
People kept discussing and shouting, expressing their support for their idols. Some had niche favoritism, but compared to those three, they were in the minority.
"Miss Nine?" Wang Liyao showed a slightly strange expression. Who exactly was this Miss Nine that could incite such a ’siege’ by the senior brothers and sisters?
"Well..." Lu Xianghui, sweating in embarrassment, hurriedly explained, "Don’t misunderstand, Junior Sister. Miss Nine is one of the youngest descendants of the Old Turtle Ancestor, having been born less than fifty years ago and already advancing to the rank of a Tier Three Spirit Beast. This demonstrates her vast, ocean-like lineage, deeply favored and pampered by the Old Turtle Ancestor."
"Recently, the Old Turtle Ancestor announced that Miss Nine’s opportunity is approaching and should be within our Yuan Water Lineage. Thus, senior brothers and sisters meeting the conditions all want to win Miss Nine’s favor. Whoever gains Miss Nine as a Spirit Pet will surely secure a direct disciple status in the future." 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎
With Lu Xianghui’s explanation, the two had already squeezed into the crowd.
Several not very old, yet highly cultivated senior brothers and sisters were surrounding a Primordial Water Spirit Turtle the size of a small cart, holding various rare and exotic fruits, and even spirit stones and gold notes as "proof of wealth," continuously flattering the spirit turtle.
The Primordial Water Spirit Turtle lay bored on a "Turtle Sunbathing Platform" built of Primordial Water Stone Bricks, occasionally taking a bite of some delicacy offered by someone, then squinting to nap for a while.
It showed an attitude of not refusing any admirer yet favoring none.
Yet those senior brothers and sisters showed no anger; instead, they laughed gracefully, maintaining a gentle demeanor, and kept increasing their offerings to please the spirit ghost.
"This is a Profound Water Spirit Fruit." Senior Brother Le Xian, finally steeling his heart, took out a fruit exuding rich water element spiritual qi from his Storage Ring and said, "If Miss Nine is willing to contract with me, apart from those generous conditions before, one Profound Water Spirit Fruit will be offered every ten years."
Profound Water Spirit Fruit?
This is a Heavenly and Earthly Treasure on par with the Vermilion Fruit, worth a fortune. It has a slight effect on enhancing bloodline. Of course, the higher the bloodline, the lesser the effect of consuming the Profound Water Spirit Fruit.
But this shows that Senior Brother Le Xian’s family background is certainly not lacking.
Evidently, this Profound Water Spirit Fruit piqued "Miss Nine’s" interest. She lifted her turtle head, her large watery eyes staring at the Profound Water Spirit Fruit, looking very covetous.
"Done!" Senior Brother Le Xian was overjoyed. Although offering the Profound Water Spirit Fruit pained him greatly, if it secured Miss Nine’s favor, it would all be worth it.
Suddenly!
Miss Nine tilted her head and looked towards the crowd. Hesitating for a moment, she then quickly swallowed Senior Brother Le Xian’s Profound Water Spirit Fruit in one gulp, stretching her neck, and the Profound Water Spirit Fruit was down her stomach.
Immediately, Senior Brother Le Xian was overjoyed. The rest of the senior brothers and sisters were filled with disappointment. Had they known Miss Nine liked the Profound Water Spirit Fruit so much, they would have procured it even if they had to go to great lengths.
Just as the onlookers were about to congratulate Senior Brother Le Xian.
Miss Nine suddenly changed her lazy demeanor, dashing into the crowd at lightning speed. In the blink of an eye, she was in front of Wang Liyao, stretching her neck while her ball-sized head affectionately rubbed against her, displaying an extremely intimate gesture.
This...
What exactly happened?
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