“Senior Brother Bai, this…”
“No problem.”
The disciples of the Ming Guang Gate were somewhat displeased.
Neither side was happy with this proposal, and both groups of disciples looked at each other with annoyance.
Xiao Xinran didn’t care at all and looked toward Yun Liu.
Admiration?
Not necessarily.
The Law Cultivators of the Radiant Light Sect had their noses so high in the air, just like villainesses.
Are all Royal Capital cultivators such superior beings?
It didn’t matter.
She was just a cool, handsome Deadpool in charge of looking awesome, with no emotions!
Bai Yu squinted his eyes, experienced and knowledgeable.
Ever since he recognized the identity of the Xiao Family Miss, he became even more certain of the identity of the white-robed youth.
Both this arrogant girl and Xiao Xinran deferred to him, and even though he wasn’t wearing a cloud robe, he had knocked down Zhuang Heng without even using a sword.
Truly terrifying.
“Fine then, I’ll trouble Brother Bai.”
Yun Liu pondered for a moment.
Unexpectedly, he agreed to the other’s goodwill, which greatly surprised Jing Tan’er.
Both Bai Yu and Zhuang Heng were formidable Law Cultivators.
Having a few more bodyguards around Her Highness the Princess was a good thing.
If anyone wanted to commit evil within the range of the White Tower, they’d have to think twice.
The closer they got to Yudu, the more cautious Yun Liu became.
The likelihood of Demonic Sect Fiends lurking inside the Radiant Light Sect was extremely low, at least much more trustworthy than within the dynasty.
Thus, the five of them mingled into the Radiant Light Sect’s group, following behind and flying their spirit beasts across the Bright Wilds, saving a great deal of travel.
Thinking of the awkward forms of address earlier, Yun Liu glanced at Xiao Xinran.
It felt like the main heroine’s affliction was catching up to the little princess, awakening some strange quirk.
“Master. It sounds weird.”
“Then just call me Young Master.”
Xiao Xinran snickered to herself.
She couldn’t possibly call him Brother at home.
Yun Liu sighed and didn’t object. At least it sounded better than Master.
As long as she didn’t cause trouble, let her be.
The last ray of sunset faded from the sky.
On the edge of the Bright Wilds, the disciples of the Radiant Light Sect set up camp in a cave, while a few junior Qi Refining Disciples hurried to clear out space for their Senior Brothers and Sisters to rest and meditate.
Most of the Radiant Light Sect’s representatives were new disciples, still young and taking the chance to follow Bai Yu and see the wider world.
Yun Liu scanned with his divine sense.
Five were Foundation Establishment, three were Qi Refining.
All were young, likely the elites of this generation of the Radiant Light Sect, indeed stronger than those of the Divine Radiance Five Peaks.
Bai Yu had the highest cultivation, at the peak of Foundation Establishment.
Though he looked sickly and frail, he showed no signs of being on the verge of Dan Forming.
Next were Zhuang Heng and several Junior Sisters.
That brat clenched his fists and glanced at Yun Liu from time to time, still unwilling after having been overpowered at close range earlier.
One of the Foundation Establishment female cultivators had bright eyes and a charming face, standing out among the group like a moon among stars.
She, like Xiao Xinran, had just formed her Jade Palace and was new to Foundation Establishment.
The girl was well-dressed and favored by her fellow disciples.
She glanced at the Divine Radiance Sect members in the corner, hesitated for a moment, then carried a bowl of bitter medicine and approached the white-robed youth.
“This is my Radiant Light Essence, rare outside, helpful for opening the Jade Palace!”
“I don’t need it. Thank you.”
Yun Liu leaned against the wall, eyes closed, with a beautiful red-clad sword maiden beside him.
“You…”
The girl curled her toes in embarrassment.
This was the first time she’d been rejected.
She almost turned and left in a huff.
But her curiosity got the better of her.
She had seen this handsome youth before, but why did he seem to not remember her at all?
Was she that easily forgotten?
The Radiant Light Sect disciples were stunned.
What status did Junior Sister Zhou have?
A favored one in the eyes of the Sect elders, who had reached Foundation Establishment at seventeen with limitless potential.
Yet she was showing favor to a stranger?
Did the sun rise in the west today?
If they knew the lineup of the Cloudsea Trio of Fools, their jaws would drop.
The Divine Radiance representatives were even stronger.
Gate guard Xiao Xinran, true Foundation Establishment at only fourteen, Flame God Spiritual Root of the ultimate fire.
Apprentice Ji Shiyu, fifteen years old, perfected Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment, a rare possessor of the Formless Spiritual Root.
The eldest was the villainess daughter Jing Tan’er, only sixteen, with top-tier Wind-Fire Dual Root Spiritual Roots, both perfectly balanced, also at perfected Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment.
The Radiant Light Sect girl bit her lip, crouched down, and greeted Yun Liu again.
“Um, do you not remember me?”
The words made not only the Radiant Light Sect disciples’ faces change, but also made Jing Tan’er and Xiao Xinran alert, both pricking up their ears to eavesdrop.
Damn it, why are certain people able to attract so much trouble even up north!
“Who are you?”
Yun Liu lifted his eyelids, having no impression of the oval-faced girl.
The girl felt inexplicably depressed. She hurriedly waved her hands and gestured.
“Canglang Gorge, Black Serpent, and Queque—I was there that day too!”
“Oh, so it was you!”
Yun Liu finally realized, almost blurting out “bastard.”
That day, if not for the three brats of the Radiant Light Sect, his plans would have been ruined, and Sister Qin would have been injured!
“Yes, yes, yes, it’s me. I’m Zhou Yan. And you?”
“Yun Liu.”
Yun Liu rolled his eyes. It would’ve been better left unsaid.
Thinking about it made him angry.
That night was dangerous beyond words. Without Ao Tian’s help, he wouldn’t have even gotten the Heaven Rank Regression Pill that changed his fate.
“You finally remembered me! I recognized you at first glance. It’s really a coincidence we met at the Grand Event.”
Zhou Yan smiled, took the initiative to shake hands with her “comrade-in-arms.”
To Yun Liu, it was an unlucky mishap, but for the girl, it was the most exciting battle since entering the cultivation world, fitting perfectly with her ideal of righteous cultivators fighting evil.
At least, Zhou Yan thought so.
Although the divine bird and Master Qin did all the work, her cheering and banner-waving weren’t useless!
The disciples of the Radiant Light Sect, who joined forces with the Yunhai Sword Cultivator to slay a fierce half-dragon, were thrilled—she still boasted about the black scale she picked up and brought back to the sect.
“Why haven’t I seen the big sister who was with you that day? Isn’t she on the Divine Radiance team?”
Zhou Yan brought her bowl closer to Yun Liu, making Xiao Xinran’s ponytail bristle.
Too close, useless fish!
“There was an accident on the way, so they split up. But you’ll see her soon.”
“So that means Sister Qin Xing will also attend the Shengyu Festival. That’s great!”
Zhou Yan cheered, curious about why so many outstanding girls were always around the boy, but even more interested in the admirable Yunhai Fairy.
For a long time, Qin Yao had been her cultivation motivation!
“By the way, which Peak are you from? You’re strong—even Senior Brother Zhuang can’t beat you.”
Zhou Yan was lively and outgoing, bold enough to approach Canglang Gorge.
If she hadn’t seen Yun Liu stepping on Zhuang Heng when they met again, she would’ve thought the quiet boy from that night was just background decoration, even now barely detectable.
“I’m not a disciple of the Divine Radiance Sect.”
“Huh? Then why are you with them?”
Zhou Yan glanced at Jing Tan’er and Xiao Xinran.
The two Sword Cultivators were both strange, staring at her with odd expressions, seeming hard to get along with.
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