Such a commotion naturally drew the sidelong glances of countless Disciples.
In truth, it was not uncommon for Disciples within the Sect to spar and offer guidance to one another.
However, most of these encounters took place on a stage with spells flying and Qi surging...
Where had anyone seen such behavior?
It didn't resemble a Dao Sect Cultivator at all; instead, it fully displayed the barbarity of a crude martial artist.
For a moment.
The passing Disciples stopped to watch, their expressions varying.
In contrast to the crowd's desire to watch the spectacle.
Senior Brother Chen Yuan and the other two, standing not far away, looked at what was happening before them with stunned expressions.
Others might not know Lin Feiyan's background, but how could they not?
Even though she did not usually focus on Body Tempering... she was, after all, a great Cultivator who was a Chess Player of the Seventh Rank.
With seven dao chess pieces gathered in her Qi Sea and nourishing her day and night, the strength of her Physical Body was something that ordinary Cultivators who were Chess Players of the First or Second Rank could never hope to match, no matter what ordinary Body Tempering methods they used.
They certainly wouldn't think that Lin Feiyan was doing this to tease everyone... then there was only one explanation.
The physical strength of this white-robed woman had actually reached an unimaginable level.
Seeing more and more people looking over, Lin Feiyan's face flushed red.
Losing face was a small matter.
But if this standoff continued and attracted some passing Deacon or Elder of the Sect.
And they recognized her, a Personal Disciple who had snuck down the mountain, then the trouble would be huge.
Thinking of this.
Lin Feiyan could no longer care about the sharp pain in her wrist; she hurriedly lifted her head and lowered her voice to explain urgently: "This Fellow Daoist, we simply accepted a Sect trial mission and are missing one person to make five... Seeing that you were alone, we wanted to invite you to join us. We mean no harm!"
Hearing the words "trial mission."
Jiang Yuechu slightly raised her brows, then expressionlessly released her five fingers and straightened her body: "Speak directly next time."
"..."
The terrifying grip on her wrist suddenly vanished.
Lin Feiyan felt a sense of relief and scrambled up from the bluestone slab.
Hearing this, she rubbed her wrist, which had a red mark pinched into it, feeling somewhat resentful.
How was I supposed to know you had such a violent temper and would explode at the slightest provocation...
Ignoring the resentful gaze from the girl in the green robes as she rubbed her wrist.
Jiang Yuechu's expression was calm as she smoothed her snow-white sleeves: "When are we leaving?"
"Ah?"
Hearing this.
Lin Feiyan froze in place, her hand-rubbing motion pausing slightly.
Now she really couldn't fathom the temperament of this white-robed girl before her.
She had assumed that with such a violent temper—ready to strike without a word—the other party would be extremely guarded... and upon hearing about a trial mission, she would surely be interrogated about her background.
Where they were going, what they were doing, how dangerous it was, and what the reward was.
Yet now, the other party hadn't even asked a single word about the details of the trial mission.
She had immediately adopted an attitude of wanting to set off right away.
However, this saved her a lot of breath.
She hadn't even found out the details herself, so if the other party had really pressed for details, she wouldn't have known how to answer.
Not hesitating any longer, she said decisively: "We can go now."
After saying this, Lin Feiyan turned her head, looked at the three people still standing in a daze not far away, and waved at them.
"What are you still standing there for? We have enough people, come over."
Hearing the call.
Senior Brother Chen Yuan and Junior Sister Su Liu exchanged a glance, both seeing the wariness in each other's eyes.
In truth, compared to the ruthlessness the girl had just shown, they would have preferred to just bring along any newly admitted Inner Sect Disciple.
But since Lin Feiyan had spoken, they couldn't say much.
After all, they still had to rely on her to be their main force.
Thinking of this.
Senior Brother Chen Yuan gritted his teeth slightly and took the lead, walking over.
Junior Sister Su Liu and Gong Shaoqi saw this and quickly followed.
Arriving close by.
Senior Brother Chen Yuan didn't dare to be the least bit arrogant; he clasped his hands and spoke respectfully.
"I am Senior Brother Chen Yuan, and this is Junior Sister Su Liu. We are all Inner Sect Disciples of the Jieqing Sect."
Jiang Yuechu nodded slightly, her gaze sweeping past the two of them and landing on the boy at the end.
The boy was swept by this gaze, his body shrinking back sharply, and he instinctively took a step back.
Seeing her Junior Brother acting so spineless.
Lin Feiyan felt ashamed and, feeling frustrated by his lack of courage, raised her foot and kicked him without hesitation.
"Why are you so afraid of her? She's not going to eat you!"
"Er..."
The boy stumbled from the kick and almost fell over. He steadied himself, his face flushing red, and he glanced timidly at Jiang Yuechu.
It was true she wouldn't eat people.
But just now she was beating you like a grandson, who wouldn't be afraid...
The boy complained inwardly, but due to his Senior Sister's long-standing authority, he didn't dare to say it out loud.
He could only lower his head and pretend he didn't hear.
For a time, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
The group looked at each other, and no one spoke again.
Seeing the atmosphere at a stalemate.
Senior Brother Chen Yuan coughed twice and hurriedly stepped out to smooth things over.
"Since we have all gathered and the hour is getting late."
"We cannot delay the trial mission. Why don't we set off first and discuss the details along the way?"
Hearing this.
Lin Feiyan immediately nodded in agreement.
She was eager to leave the Sect as soon as possible, lest she be recognized by some clueless acquaintance.
"Yes, yes, yes, let's leave Jieqing first."
...
The flying boat cut through the air.
Amidst the churning sea of clouds, the mountains and waters below receded rapidly like a painting.
Senior Brother Chen Yuan stood at the bow of the boat, forming hand seals with both hands, steadily steering the flying boat.
The other four each found a spacious corner inside the boat and sat down cross-legged.
Junior Sister Su Liu sat quietly in a corner.
In truth, based on appearance alone, she was not bad-looking and had many admirers in the Inner Sect.
But sitting on this flying boat now, looking at the girl in the green robes with bright eyes on her left, and then at the cold, incomparably beautiful girl in white robes on her right.
Junior Sister Su Liu silently lowered her head, feeling somewhat overshadowed.
Senior Brother Chen Yuan glanced slightly at his Junior Sister and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
Then, he calmly sized up the three temporary helpers.
Compared to the white-robed girl who had closed her eyes to rest and remained indifferent after boarding the boat.
The pair of Senior Sister and Junior Brother seemed somewhat out of place.
Along the way, both of them were leaning excitedly over the edge of the flying boat, curiously watching the magnificent mountains and rivers passing below.
From time to time, they would whisper to each other.
With that inexperienced look, it was as if they had rarely left the territory of the Jieqing Sect.
Senior Brother Chen Yuan frowned slightly, a faint sense of unease rising in his heart.
After a while.
He coughed, breaking the silence on the flying boat.
"Everyone."
Senior Brother Chen Yuan's voice was gentle, "This trial mission is full of unknown dangers. Since we are traveling together, we should help each other."
"Why don't we all lay our cards on the table and talk about our respective strengths? That way, we can support and coordinate with each other if something happens."
As he said this, Senior Brother Chen Yuan's gaze lingered on the white-robed girl for an instant, without leaving a trace.
In truth, this proposal was mainly to probe Jiang Yuechu's background.
Although that Senior Sister and Junior Brother acted flighty, they had at least shown the deep cultivation of a Chess Player of the Seventh and Fifth Rank.
Only this white-robed girl.
She clearly only had the aura of a Chess Player of the First or Second Rank, yet her physical strength was terrifyingly shocking, surpassing even a great Cultivator of the Seventh Rank... She was truly very mysterious.