by Aixia Deyu
"Brother, can I go with you?" Ming Ruo's voice came from behind him, the girl looked a little worried. Her lily-white hands gently rubbed Blacky's head as if she was trying to dispel the uneasiness in her heart.
"Of course." Han Chen said with a slight smile, and from between his brows, revealed a trace of pity, "You are my younger sister, so of course I will bring you along."
"But, but I'm not a disciple of the Mystical Peak, will they accept me?"
"Hmm?" Han Chen was startled at first, but then nodded: "Don't worry! I know Elder Mu, who is the guardian of the Spirit Gathering Tower. When I go and ask him for help, he probably won't refuse me. "
Begging was not Han Chen's nature, but he had promised to bring Ming Ruo along. So he would not abandon her no matter what. Of course, Han Chen was not 100% sure that Elder Mu would help him, so he was not completely sure. However, since things had progressed to this point, he could only take things one step aime.
"Let's go!" Han Chen walked forward and patted Ming Ruo's shoulder, giving him a reassuring look.
"En!" Ming Ruo nodded her head, her face revealing a bright smile.
Returning to the Mystical Peak, Han Chen's main goal was to find the "Classic of Life and Death". The most precious martial arts technique in Mystical Peak. Only by obtaining it, would he be able to obtain information about his father, Han Langyu, from the Lambert. To Han Chen, this was equivalent to ascending to heaven.
Han Chen and Ming Ruo walked up the mountain, with Little White running excitedly behind them. Compared to Little Black, Little White did not seem to like being hugged. However, its intimacy with the two of them increased with each passing day.
"Who are you?" Halfway up the mountain, two disciples guarding the mountain gate blocked their path.
"My inner sect disciple, Han Chen."
"Han Chen?" The two of them were startled as they looked at each other and saw the astonishment on each other's faces. One of the slightly built disciples shouted in a low voice, "Are you really Han Chen?"
"That's right." Han Chen replied calmly.
"I heard that you went missing in the psychedelic forest, why did you come back so late?"
Missing? Han Chen was startled, he immediately shook his head and cupped his fists: "This matter is truly difficult to put into words."
The two guardian disciples conversed in a low voice, and another person spoke up, "Senior Brother Han Chen, because your situation is a bit special. "Could you allow us to report to the Ninth Elder first?"
Ninth Elder was the person with the highest seniority in the outer sect. Han Chen thought to himself, then looked at Ming Ruo, who was beside him, and nodded: "Thank you two."
"Mn, Senior Brother Han Chen, please wait here for a moment."
A moment later, in a simple yet elegant lobby. Han Chen and Ming Ruo stood in the great hall, waiting for the arrival of the Ninth Elder.
Han Chen naturally saw through the other party's worry and comforted him, "Don't worry! If Mystical Peak doesn't accept your words, Big Brother will accompany you to leave. "
Ming Ruo was startled, her face was full of disbelief: "Big Brother, you?"
"Well, I won't leave you behind." Han Chen replied seriously.
At this moment, the sound of steady footsteps came from outside the door. The two of them were shocked. They saw that there was not only Patriarch Nine, there was also another old man. Han Chen recognized this person, he was Elder Song He, who was protecting the Martial Skill Pavilion.
"Disciple Han Chen greets Ninth Elder, Elder Song He." Han Chen cupped his fists and respectfully bowed. Ming Ruo, on the other hand, seemed to be at a loss as to what to do, and was slightly afraid.
"No need to be so polite." The Ninth Elder waved his hand, and some astonishment appeared on his indifferent and elegant face, "It's been a year since we last met, Han Chen, your strength has advanced by leaps and bounds, it's truly a cause for celebration."
The two elders still vividly remembered Han Chen was their disciple. During the induction ceremony for the inner disciples last year, Xue Chuan was killed in front of everyone at the Dayuan Platform. And he had replaced the other party as the number one person in the outer sect.
"Ninth Elder Miao, you've done it." Han Chen replied humbly.
"Han Chen, the last time you went to the psychedelic forest to complete a mission, why did you only return now?" The one who spoke was Elder Song He.
Both of Han Chen's eyes congealed, he paused for a moment, and then roughly recounted what happened at psychedelic forest back then. But he concealed the fact that he had been saved by Yu Fenglan, and only said that he had fallen off a cliff and escaped with his life. After recuperating from his injuries, he returned to Mystical Peak.
Hearing Han Chen's explanation, Song He and Ninth Elder both frowned. The latter said in a cold voice, "I didn't expect that there would be people who would harm fellow disciples in the inner sect. Whaity, whaity."
Elder Song He let out a similar light sigh, and looked at Han Chen meaningfully. "Since that's the case, then you should return to the inner sect as soon as possible! You can complain to the inner sect elder about the person who beat you down the cliff. They won't ignore you. "
"Yes." Han Chen nodded in agreement, then spoke out, "Disciple has one more thing to request of the two elders." He turned and pointed at Ming Ruo, "Elders, this is my younger sister, her background is miserable. I hope the two elders can agree to let me bring her to the inner sect. "
The two of them had noticed Ming Ruo long ago, but after hearing what Han Chen said, they couldn't help but start to observe him seriously. The Ninth Elder raised her eyes, her brows suddenly relaxed as an unfathomable expression emerged on her face. On the other hand, Elder Song He's expression also changed. He looked at the Ninth Elder and nodded in agreement.
Han Chen started to mutter in his heart, he took a deep breath and continued, "I hope the two elders can fulfill my wish."
"According to the rules, she cannot stay in my Mystical Peak." Ninth Elder replied, causing Han Chen and Ming Ruo's heart to immediately sink to the bottom. "However, before they could react, Patriarch Nine's voice came again." However, there is always an exception to everything. Today, I will make an exception and let you bring her to the inner sect. "
Han Chen was instantly overjoyed in his heart, and even did not dare to believe the words that were being whispered to his ear. He quickly bowed and expressed his gratitude, "Thank you for fulfilling my wish, Ninth Elder."
Ming Ruo was equally happy, and also bowed: "Ming Ruo thanks the two elders."
Elder Song He waved his hand. "Alright, there's no need to say any more words of thanks. At that time in the psychedelic forest, Han Chen, you saved your comrades' lives, and you also protected the face of our sect when fighting against the disciples of Silver Heaven Palace. Therefore, we should fulfill your condition. "
Han Chen was slightly surprised, he didn't think that the things he did back then would reach the ears of the two elders. But now that he thought about it, that person really didn't have any white hair power.
Han Chen and Ming Ruo then paid their respects to the two elders and walked towards the inner sect.
In the main hall, Song He's gaze was slightly focused as he said sincerely, "Yun Qing, who do you think will be the seat of the little girl?"
"I'm not sure about that. Did you notice those two little beasts just now? " Yun Qing was Ninth Elder's name, she replied.
"If my guess is not wrong, that white beast should be a Thunder Elemental Lion. As for that black beast, I can't tell. Do you know what kind of creature's cub it is? "
"I can't tell either." Yun Qing shook her head. With a wave of her long sleeve, she said, "This year's inner disciples are much more outstanding than last year's. Just Qi Condensation disciples alone are already forty to fifty."
"That's right!" This time, the inner sect was in an uproar. The three year spirit realm competition is coming soon, I really wonder if my Mystic
al Peak would be able to produce such a shocking person like Mo Hen. "
Song He let out a sigh. He raised his head to look at the sky, and his cloudy old eyes revealed traces of regret.
In the inner sect of Mystical Peak, it was already evening.
In a spacious and tidy hall, the tables on all four sides were filled with delicious food and wine. Cheers and laughter filled the atmosphere, making it seem as if the atmosphere was very lively.
"Little Monkey, Xiao Wen, congratulations on becoming inner sect disciples. "I've finally been waiting for you guys to come, haha." Dawei raised the wine cup in her hand to congratulate the two of them.
Xin Lan and Wu Jun also picked up their cups, smiling happily, a few of them were drunk.
Unknowingly, a year had passed. From the time the inner disciple was selected, 12 years had quietly passed. The passage of time passed so swiftly that no one would be able to catch him and they would be unable to hold on even if they wanted to.
Both Xiao Wen and the little monkey did not disappoint, and with their level of cultivation at the 2nd level of the Refinement Realm, they entered the inner sect. In this batch of rookies, it was a very outstanding existence.
"Eat more food. This was specially bought by Senior Brother Wu Jun from Profound Mountain City." Xin Lan said with a faint smile as she grabbed food for Xiao Wen.
After a year, everyone's strength had increased significantly. Wu Jun levelled up from the third level of the Refinement Realm to the seventh. Xin Lan and Da Wei had also levelled up from the ninth level of the Body Tempering Stage to the fifth level. The inner sect's training conditions were much better than the outer sect's, but what was fortunate was that these friends could gather together again.
"If Han Chen is here, then we really have gathered." Xiao Wen sighed lightly, and said casually.
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere on the table became a little dejected. They looked at each other. All of a sudden, he had fallen into a low tide.
Xin Lan pursed her red lips, a glimmer seemed to flash in her eyes, and she forced a smile, "Alright, let's eat, the food is getting cold."
The few of them were silent. The joy in their hearts had mostly disappeared.
However, at this time, a hearty and familiar laughter was heard from outside the door. "Haha, friends are here. Am I late? "
Chapter 157 - Unforeseen
When they heard that familiar yet carefree voice, everyone in the hall was shocked. Xin Lan's body trembled violently, as though she had been struck by lightning. Wushuang's eyes swept towards the door in unison, and what entered his eyes was a delicate and pretty young face. His clean and black eyes carried a faint smile.
"Cool, Han Chen." Xiao Wen's red lips slightly opened as her right hand lightly covered her mouth. Her eyes were filled with disbelief. The others were also in the same state. After the great shock, what emerged was an unconcealable ecstasy.
"Han Chen, it's really you."
"Haha, brat, you're finally willing to come back. I thought I'd never see you again. "
"This is great, we haven't seen each other for almost a year. Where did you run off to? "
Wu Jun, Xin Lan, Da Wei, Little Monkey, and Xiao Wen all immediately rushed out. Each and every one of them were very excited, especially the two girls, Xin Lan and Xiao Wen.
After separating for so long, Han Chen was truly moved by the enthusiasm of his friends. They held hands and laughed heartily, "Come, let me introducerson to everyone. This is my sister, Ming Ruo."
Sister? Everyone was startled, only then did they realise that there was a beautiful young lady standing behind Han Chen.
"Han Chen, you still have a sister? Why haven't I heard you say it before? " Dazzling Spring asked in surprise.
"Hur hur, that's right!" Han Chen laughed, then turned to Ming Ruo and said, "Ming Ruo, come quickly and greet these big brothers and big sisters. Just like me, they are not outsiders. "
"Yes, Ming Ruo greets all of you brothers and sisters." Ming Ruo's sweet voice and intelligent appearance were very pleasing to the eye.
"Haha, good girl." Dafei took the initiative to walk forward and pat his chest, "Little Sister Ming Ruo, my name is Dafei, you can look for me in the future if you need anything."
"Alright!" "Stop bragging." The little monkey immediately pushed him away and greeted him warmly, "Little sister Ming Ruo, I am Zhou Hao. It's nicknamed Little Monkey, you can call me Monkey Bro, haha. "
"Got it, little monkey brother, Big Wei brother." Ming Ruo replied politely.
Seeing how the few of them were treating Ming Ruo warmly, Han Chen revealed a relieved smile. At least in the future when he was in the Mystical Peak, Ming Ruo would receive more warmth and care.
"Han Chen, where have you been all this time? Why didn't you come back with them when you went to psychedelic forest last time? " Xin Lan led the two people in, and asked.
Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai also followed behind while swaying. However, the few of them continued to look after Han Chen and Ming Ruo, they did not notice them at the moment.
"The past is difficult to put into words. Back then, I was attacked by the Huayun City and fell off a cliff. I have to wait until today to return."
"What?" Huayun City again? "
The few people's expressions could not help but change as they revealed angry expressions. "Big Might slapped the table and cursed in a low voice." Huayun City really cannot do anything good. I am just Han Chen, there is no way you could have disappeared for no reason. "
"Hur hur, it's alright." Han Chen received two chairs that Xin Lan had brought over. One was for Ming Ruo and the other was for herself. "Since I, Han Chen, have survived this calamity, I naturally have to seek revenge from Huayun City."
"But, Han Chen." Wu Jun's voice paused for a bit, and said seriously, "The current Huayun City is not like last time. His strength has already broken through the ninth level of the Refinement Stage, and he has almost half a foot into the first level of mastery. Not many inner court disciples are able to compete with him. "
"Oh?" Han Chen raised his handsome eyebrows, his face did not have any sort of expression.
"Furthermore, Huayun City's sister, Hua Mei Ling, has already been accepted as a direct disciple by the Sixth Elder."
"Hua Mei Ling?" Han Chen was startled, and a beautiful woman witaughty appearance appeared in his mind. When he was still in the Outer Sect, he had almost offended Hua Mei Ling by accidentally injuring her pet.
However, what made Han Chen astonished wasn't that, but that the other party was actually accepted as the Fourth Elder's direct disciple.
Amongst the countless disciples in the Mystical Peak, the inner disciples were naturally the focus of attention. However, there was another method that caused one to be even more envious. It was the so-called elders as well as the direct disciples of the headmaster.
These direct disciples were all the most outstanding geniuses among the inner sect disciples, whereas back then, Hua Mei Ling and Han Chen had entered the inner sect at the same time. The fact that she could be selected by the Fourth Elder as a direct disciple in a short year was a bit of a shock to him.
"What is Mei Ling Hua's current strength? Could it be that she is taller than his brother Huayun City? " Han Chen asked curiously.
"Not at all." Wu Jun shook his head and sighed softly, his eyes revealing an envious look. Hua Mei Ling was not chosen by the Fourth Elder because of her talent in the Martial Dao, but because of her mental power. "
"Mental Energy?"
"That's right, ordinary people would only awaken their sea of consciousness and their mental energies would only awaken when they were around the mastery. However, when Mei Ling Hua had just reached the third level of the Refinement Realm, her mental force had awakened. That's why she was chosen by the fourth master of the Psionic Magician who majored in mental power and was accepted as his direct disciple. "
"So that's how it is." Han Chen suddenly realised, the number of
Psionic Magician s were originally very few, even after he opened his mind, many people would not choose to cultivate their mind energy. For Hua Mei Ling to awaken Mental Energy at the third level of Qi Refinement, it was indeed rare. And once she became a direct disciple, her status would skyrocket. As for her brother Huayun City s, they naturally benefited as well.
"And I also heard that Huayun City will soon become the Fifth Elder's direct disciple, so," Wu Jun hesitated for a moment and did not continue speaking.
"Hmph." Da Wei slapped the table and scolded unhappily, "Are you just going to let go of Huayun City? Han Chen, if you say the word, this brother will definitely help you seek justice. Even if I can't beat them, I want to fight him. "
"That's right, Han Chen. We will all stand by your side." Xin Lan, Xiao Wen and the others also agreed.
Han Chen laughed, and casually played with the cup in his hand, "Hehe, don't worry! I can handle this myself. "
"But?"
"No buts." Han Chen stood up and poured wine into his own cup, raised his glass and said, "Let's put everything else aside for now. Today, I'll first congratulate the little monkey and Xiao Wen for entering the inner sect, and then everyone will drink together."
"Not bad, from today onwards, we can finally be together again. Cheers!" Xin Lan also agreed.
A few friends were gathered together once again, chatting happily and loudly.
Han Chen felt that it had been a long time since he felt this relaxed, and Ming Ruo had gotten along well with everyone. It didn't take long for them to get familiar with each other. Everyone took very good care of this cute little sister of theirs.
Little White and Little Black were also noticed by a few people. When they heard that one of them was the cub of a Thunder Elemental Lion, they all sighed. Because of what Little Black was, Han Chen was also unable to explain. However, its ability to understand human nature surprised them.