Junior Sister is too competitive, she drastically alters the Joyful Union Sect.

Chapter 466 We came by the smell!

City Lord's Mansion.

When Shen Xingzhi, Wei Ningguang, Chu Jianyan, and Yue Ruoshui arrived together, Xie Changting and the elders of the sects and families had already been waiting in the main hall for a quarter of an hour.

The main hall was quiet; the elders remained silent, their eyes darting around from time to time.

An eerie atmosphere permeated the main hall.

The quiet and strange atmosphere in the main hall was broken when the four of them arrived.

The four nodded to Xie Changting and then took their seats one after another.

Xie Changting's warm, spring-like voice rang out, "All the elders present are here for the sake of the spirit stone mine."

Although Xie Changting was addressed as an elder, most of the cultivators present were at the Nascent Soul or Divine Transformation level. If ranked by strength, they would undoubtedly be the most capable fighters.

"The matter of the spirit stone mine is not under our jurisdiction," Shen Xingzhi said coldly. "The elder sent by the Five Sects and Eight Families to be in charge of the spirit stone mine is in Huamao City. If you have any objections, go to her."

Xie Changting's eyelids twitched slightly.

Should we go find Shen Youqing?

Is this good?
"Let me make this clear from the start: that elder has quite a temper." Yue Ruoshui leaned back in her chair, her cold voice carrying a hint of authority.

"I'm sure you're all curious about who that elder is." Chu Jianyan glanced around and said slowly in a gentle yet authoritative voice, "Shen Youqing of the Hehuan Sect."

After he finished speaking, the main hall became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Looking at the group of people sitting upright, Shen Xingzhi couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

No objections?
“Since everyone has no objections, let me now explain the defense and offense.” Shen Xingzhi began.

Could those elders refuse?
They have no right to refuse.

Ignoring the slightly resentful looks in their eyes, Shen Xingzhi continued to explain the upcoming arrangements.

Chu Jianyan and Wei Ningguang occasionally offered their opinions.

Yue Ruoshui and Xie Changting listened quietly.

After they had finished speaking, Wei Ningguang looked at Xie Changting and Yue Ruoshui, her tone tinged with surprise, "Don't you two have any ideas?"

"The Xie family has many sword cultivators, so the fate of the Azure Dragon Sword Sect is basically the same as that of the Xie family," Xie Changting said.

His implication was that the Xie family should simply follow the example of the Azure Dragon Sword Sect.

Wei Ningguang looked at Yue Ruoshui.

Yue Ruoshui smiled, "If I were to say I wanted to take my disciple to the front lines..."

“You are healers!” Wei Ningguang interrupted Yue Ruoshui directly.

Should we send therapists to the front lines?
The cultivation world has not yet reached such a dead end!
Yue Ruoshui shrugged, "Our Yue family is born to be a support family."

Shen Xingzhi said earnestly, "Although I understand your desire to go to the front lines, what will happen to us if you go?"

Seeing that Yue Ruoshui was about to retort, Chu Jianyan seemed to have thought of something and spoke first: "Don't mention Junior Sister Youqing. Junior Sister Youqing cannot appear on the battlefield."

It's undeniable that Junior Sister Qing's healing array is very powerful, but once she's on the battlefield, she's like a wild horse that's broken free.

For the sake of Huamao City's safety, she should go and guard the spirit stone mine.

The moon is weak and the water is choked.

"We've discussed it enough, let's get to the arrangements." Shen Xingzhi stood up and said to the elders of the sects and families before leaving, "I hope you will all cooperate."

Watching the group of people walk away, the elders were seething with anger, but dared not speak out.

-

Inn.

When Shen Quelin returned to the inn from the spirit stone mine, he did not see Shen Youqing.

Xiao Ke came out from the backyard and saw Shen Quelin standing in the main hall, looking around.

"Qingqing is upstairs drawing talismans with Jiang Hanying."

Shen Quelin withdrew his gaze and, seeing that Xiao Ke's sleeves were still up, knew that he had gone to borrow the kitchen.

"Did the Xiao family go to the expedition city to provide support?" Shen Quelin casually found a table and sat down.

Xiao Ke responded.

Shen Youqing, who had been waiting for the right time, came downstairs and saw the two of them sitting at the table.

Xiao Ke moved the food from his storage ring to the table.

Shen Youqing picked up his bowl and chopsticks and began to eat.

"My brother wants me to go to the expedition city." Xiao Ke wanted to ask Shen Youqing for his opinion.

Shen Youqing nodded to indicate that he had heard.

After swallowing the food in her mouth, she said, "With your current strength, Jun Su shouldn't be able to do anything to you."

Xiao Ke hummed in agreement. "Go ahead," Shen Youqing said, picking up a piece of green vegetable with her chopsticks. "Don't worry about me here."

Xiao Ke paused for a moment.

He certainly wasn't worried about Shen Youqing's safety.

Shen Quelin bluntly exposed his argument, saying, "I think Xiao Er is probably more worried about Hua Maocheng."

Shen Youqing shot him a sharp glare.

Shen Quelin took a sip of tea. "To be honest, if Xiao Er goes to the Expeditionary City, I'm afraid the Demon Lord will go there to kill him."

“That’s inevitable.” Shen Youqing took a bite of rice and chewed.

Shen Quelin couldn't help but sigh, "Three hundred years have passed, why is he still so fixated on you?"

Shen Youqing isn't exactly a desirable catch.

Ignoring Shen Quelin's question, Shen Youqing looked up at Xiao Ke and asked, "When are we going?"

"Tomorrow morning."

Shen Youqing nodded and continued eating.

-

The next day.

When Shen Youqing got up, Xiao Ke had already gone to the expedition city.

Just as they expected, Xiao Ke arrived at the Expedition City, and Jun Su appeared shortly afterward.

As a spirit of the realm, Xiao Ke cannot fight, but he can defend.

At the same time, the spirit stone mine in Flowergrass City was also robbed.

Several demonic cultivators at the Mahayana stage looked at the camellia trees that were in the way of the spirit stone mine entrance, and after a brief discussion, decided to simply blast the mine.

"Moonlight is overcast!"

A cold, sharp voice rang out, and an immense sense of crisis made their hair stand on end.

The rapidly rising defensive barrier shattered instantly.

A long, emerald-green sword hovered in the air, its hilt gripped by a slender, beautiful hand.

Before they could even see who it was, a sharp and menacing sword aura was already upon them.

The demonic cultivators quickly scattered and hid.

"How could there be a Mahayana stage cultivator in charge!"

"Damn it!"

The demonic cultivators cursed and dodged.

Shen Youqing drew his sword and charged.

The camellia trees blocking the mine entrance swayed their branches leisurely.

The demonic cultivators, intimidated by the fierce and fearless aura, retreated again and again.

If they hadn't been trapped by the talisman array set up by Shen Youqing, they probably would have escaped long ago.

Even though Shen Youqing had set up a barrier in advance, the commotion still alerted the people in Hua Mao City.

Shen Xingzhi and the others rushed over, but were stopped by the barrier from a distance.

"Judging from the commotion, it must be the demonic cultivators who have made their move." Yue Ruoshui looked at the afterimages flashing in the air and formed hand seals.

A turquoise healing array lit up beneath Shen Youqing's feet.

Shen Xingzhi could almost picture the despair on the faces of those demonic cultivators.

"The news spread yesterday, and here they are today." Wei Ningguang sneered. "These hyenas really do come as soon as they smell it!"

Thankfully, Shen Youqing arrived in time to oversee the situation; otherwise, this spirit stone mine might have already been blown up!

"What a huge boost a spirit stone mine that might produce top-grade spirit stones would be to the cultivation world! Would they not come?" Chu Jianyan said calmly. "It seems unlikely..."

"boom--"

Even with the barrier separating them, the enormous roar and its aftershocks still spread out.

The group quickly formed hand seals to dissipate the remaining power.

"You spoke too soon," Wei Ningguang teased Chu Jianyan.

Chu Jianyan's face showed helplessness.

Dust billowed up inside the barrier, obscuring the specific situation.

But they all knew that Shen Youqing would be fine.