I made the entire cultivation world cry

Chapter 240 Reunion (Seeking monthly votes)

Jiang Yi met Shen Puning, Xin Wushuang, and several acquaintances who had participated in the inner sect assessment together in the lobby on the first floor of Fengyan Pavilion. They sat around a table drinking tea and chatting.

When she went upstairs earlier, there was no one in the lobby.

There were also several other Foundation Establishment senior brothers and sisters, such as He Qiwen, who had given her a lecture at the Dharma Hall, and Luo Jun, the manager of the Martial Arts Hall, who had also successfully established his foundation. They all sat at another table with Chishongzi.

They all stared at Jiang Yi in disbelief as she came down the stairs.

It wasn't until Feng Wuhen said, "I thought it was True Monarch Danxi coming down, it gave me quite a fright."

Jiang Yi's attire at this moment was indeed exactly the same as that of Danxi Zhenjun, making it easy to mistake one for the other at first glance.

Most importantly, when Jiang Yi first entered the sect, his cultivation level was the lowest among everyone, but now he has surpassed most of them, even catching up with Chi Songzi.

Danxi Zhenjun recognized the pearl with discerning eyes, and Jiang Yi also shone brightly, attracting everyone's attention.

Chisongzi smiled, stroked his beard, and nodded to Jiang Yi with a look of satisfaction.

Jiang Yi nodded to Chi Songzi from a distance, after all, he was the one who introduced her to the sect, and although Chi Songzi was only at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, he looked like an elder, which made him respectful.

"Ayi! Sit here!"

Shen Puning patted the spot she had specially reserved next to her, and Xin Wushuang sat on the other side.

When Jiang Yi looked at Xin Wushuang, Xin Wushuang also looked at her, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, revealing a faint smile.

The former Xin Wushuang would never smile at people; she always had a blank expression.

Xin Wushuang's posture remained upright, but no longer tense. Like a pine tree that has weathered storms, she stood proudly but had learned the resilience to sway in the wind. Her eyes were as calm as a deep pool, reflecting the turbulence of the world, and she had matured considerably.

Jiang Yi walked over and sat down, noticing that Xin Wushuang's hands were covered with tiny scars and her skin was rough from the wind and sun, but these changes made her look more real and vibrant.

Everyone present was staring at Jiang Yi. It was not the right time to ask Xin Wushuang about her experiences over the past two years, but both she and Shen Puning had already entered the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, and the Heart Tribulation was no longer a problem.

With Zhao Cangyun absent, Xin Wushuang was surrounded by, in order: the petite and adorable Su Chanyi, the towering Li Hanshan, the wild and untamed wolf girl Cang Qingyue, the fake swordsman Xiao Jue who was desperately clinging to the sword box and preventing it from finding Jiang Yi, and the silly-looking Feng Wuhen.

There's also Qi Tian, ​​dressed in a magnificent golden robe, exuding wealth and power, and Chu Qianji, the slovenly Taoist priest.

Jiang Yi didn't have much contact with them; most of their encounters were brief, one-time meetings during the inner sect assessments.

They were all outstanding members of the younger generation of the Cangling Sect, and Ji Honglian was once one of them.

They gathered here specifically to wait for Jiang Yi, in order to find out about Ji Honglian and Lin Xiyue.

Shen Puning started the conversation, and Jiang Yi then recounted the story of the Heavenly Heart Ancestor again, concisely stating the course of events without any sentimental words.

Even so, Su Chanyi wept bitterly upon hearing this, while the wolf girl Cang Qingyue slammed her hand on the table and stood up, gritting her teeth as she declared that she would tear the Heavenly Heart Ancestor to pieces.

The others were equally indignant, saying that if the Heavenly Heart Ancestor dared to appear, they would do everything in their power to avenge Ji Honglian and Lin Xiyue.

As someone who experienced it firsthand, Jiang Yi reminded them that the Heavenly Ancestor was very cunning and extremely eccentric, acting unpredictably. If they encountered him, it would be best not to confront him directly, but to inform their elders to take action.

After discussing the matter of Ancestor Tianxin, everyone dispersed. Shen Puning invited Jiang Yi and Xin Wushuang to her room to talk.

At this moment, Xin Wushuang stood up and packed up the remaining spiritual fruits on the table, as well as the little spiritual tea left in the teapot. She also picked up the teapot, tilted her head back, and drank it all.

Wiping her mouth, Xin Wushuang noticed that Jiang Yi and Shen Puning were both looking at her. She remained expressionless and said, "We've already paid for the spirit stones; we can't waste them."

Shen Puning scratched her face, "Wushuang, you've changed, but I can't quite put my finger on whether it's good or bad."

Yesterday, Shen Puning and Xin Wushuang went shopping. Xin Wushuang even learned how to bargain skillfully. A seller of talismans was selling inferior products, and Shen Puning herself didn't even notice the problem with the talismans. However, Xin Wushuang noticed the flaw in the seller's subtle expression and exposed him on the spot.

Xin Wushuang said that these were all experiences she had gained from being cheated and taken advantage of during her purchasing over the past two years.

The three returned to Shen Puning's room and chatted until midnight, each recounting their experiences over the past few days. Usually, Shen Puning was the most talkative, but this time she listened quietly to Xin Wushuang's story, occasionally interjecting a word or two, her eyes filled with heartache.

Xin Wushuang's voice was deep and calm, as if he were telling someone else's story, from the changes in Wuliu Village, to the hardships after his cultivation was sealed, and then to starting a new life with his family...

Her tone remained calm throughout, yet it conveyed a profound weight to the listener.

When Xin Wushuang recounted how, as an ordinary mortal, she and her older brother and sister relied on pancakes and copper coins to deal with local bullies and thugs, and finally opened their own restaurant in town, Shen Puning suddenly hugged Xin Wushuang.

"Wushuang, you're amazing! To be honest, if I had to go through that kind of hardship, I really wouldn't have the confidence. It's too difficult!"

Jiang Yi also exclaimed in admiration, "Last year, I set up a stall in a town in the mortal realm to sell wooden hairpins. I only worked sporadically, and I wouldn't set up my stall if the weather was bad. The money I earned wasn't even enough to buy wine. You've managed to save up enough to build a shop in just two years. That's amazing."

Xin Wushuang is no longer the cultivator who only knows how to cultivate in silence. She has learned to navigate the mortal world and grow through hardship.

Xin Wushuang nodded slightly, a rare smile curving her lips. "Mortals have their own way of living, and cultivators have their own path. I now understand that as long as you learn to find a balance between the two, you don't necessarily have to abandon your mortal family. The same applies to the path of cultivation."

Shen Puning suddenly sat up straight and exaggeratedly rubbed her ears. "Did I hear that right? This is what our Mu Tou Wushuang said?"

Shen Puning's exaggerated expression eased the heavy atmosphere in the room. The three of them smiled at each other. They had all gained something and grown in the past two years of overcoming the tribulation of the heart.

"Have you inquired about the rules for the Foundation Establishment cultivators' arena battles in this treasure hunt?"

Jiang Yi asked, "The past is the past, and we should move on now."

Shen Puning immediately said, "I know, I know. Last time at the Demon Fighting Tournament, that bastard Hu Mingye tried to frame me and I caught him red-handed. In order to make amends, the Hu family handed over the management of this treasure-hunting tournament to our Shen family. Our family will assist Zhu Mingzong in organizing the arena battles. The rules are also very simple."

"The arena battle will officially begin on April 20th and last until May 1st, in the Flint City Square. At that time, a battle leaderboard will be set up near the Hundred Refinement Stele in the center of the square, ranking players according to the number of wins in the arena battle. Each person only has one chance, and the top 100 will be qualified to enter the Golden Zheng Plain Secret Realm to seize treasures."

"Because this treasure hunt is a large-scale event, I heard that all nine major immortal sects have put up big prizes, which will be placed in the Golden Zheng Plain Secret Realm. There are all sorts of magical artifacts, elixirs, demon spirits, mechanical armor, array flags, cultivation techniques, and secret arts. They've gone all out."

"Of course, the most important thing is the rumors about Kundao Palace that have circulated in the outside world this year. Most people come here for this Kundao Palace of the ancient Kun Emperor Fangyi! It's just like the Qingdi Palace that we broke into. There might be the inheritance of the Kun Emperor's lineage inside."

When Jiang Yi heard Shen Puning's explanation, she realized that someone had spread rumors outside, which had attracted so many people.

Did Zhu Mingzong release it himself, or did the Mengxian Sect release it?

Shen Puning said without any hesitation, "My earth element is the strongest, and the earth-based cultivation techniques of my Wuman clan are not considered top-notch. If I can really find the Kundao Palace, I want to compete for the Kun Emperor's inheritance. Even the Golden Core cultivators of the major sects are interested in it. I'm afraid I can't compete with them. Alas!"

“I’ll help you!” Xin Wushuang said decisively.

Jiang Yi didn't shy away from the topic either, "I also plan to give it a shot. Maybe we'll get lucky and find those Golden Core cultivators before they do?"

"Okay, let's all call Zhao Cangyun. It's a pity Shang Shixu isn't here, otherwise our five-person team could have regrouped." Shen Puning said with a regretful expression.

Thinking of what happened last time, Xin Wushuang solemnly said to Jiang Yi, "This time I don't want to follow behind you."

Jiang Yi nodded with a smile. Actually, finding someone to help with the work was a pretty effortless method.

Shen Puning substituted tea for wine, saying, "Then let's all do our best in the upcoming arena battles, and see you on the top 100 list!"

The three clinked glasses, and Jiang Yi smiled wryly. She realized she would probably have to prepare a tent to live in on the stage from now on.

What can a disciple do when her master is a show-off?
Try to make the elderly happy.

(End of this chapter)