Chapter 206 - 145: No Moves

Chapter 206: Chapter 145: No Moves

In the main hall of the Hehuan Sect, Red Robe Master frowned, her full hips swaying with her every move. "The Sect Leader went to the Black Domain Canglan Sect, and the disciple competition isn’t being held at our Sect. What is the Daoist Sect doing here at a time like this?"

"I hear it’s about the Saintess."

"Show them in."

After all, they were from the Daoist Sect. It wouldn’t do to slight them.

Soon, Red Robe Master saw two faces.

As a neutral party standing between the righteous and demonic factions of the Nine Gates and Twelve Palaces, the Hehuan Sect had collected portraits of most major Sects’ True Inheritors.

Therefore, Red Robe Master recognized Qiu Yuehan.

’The chief of Miao Yu Palace?’

’These two used a Daoist Sect token. Since one is from Miao Yu Palace, the other must be from the Daoist Sect.’

It was only then that Red Robe Master noticed both of them had the aura of the Dao.

’They’re both in the Fifth Realm?’

’The younger generation in the Cultivation Realm progresses far too quickly.’

Even for a genius from the Nine Gates and Twelve Palaces, reaching the Fifth Realm by age fifty was a sign of incredible talent. To reach the Sixth Realm before turning three hundred would make one a peerless individual, someone who might even glimpse Yao Guang.

’But these two look like they’re only in their twenties, and they’ve already broken through to the Fifth Realm.’

’Miao Yu Palace’s Chief True Inheritor is one thing. She is, after all, being groomed to be the next Palace Master, and I’ve long heard she has the potential to reach Yao Guang.’

’But what about this handsome young man? The Daoist Sect’s strongest True Inheritor right now is supposed to be a young woman named Bai Lu, and he certainly doesn’t look like Bai Lu in disguise.’

’When did the Daoist Sect produce someone like him? Don’t tell me he’s the Daoist Sect Master’s illegitimate son?’

Red Robe Master was already considering which of her finest disciples to gift to Lu Changyuan.

It was an old tradition in the Hehuan Sect. First, they would gift a few disciples with stunning figures and faces to the younger generation’s rising stars. Then, once those prodigies became successful, the Hehuan Sect’s own standing would be further solidified.

Naturally, Lu Changyuan had no idea what Red Robe Master was thinking.

Red Robe Master flashed a seductive smile. "When did the Cultivation Realm produce a young talent as remarkable as you, young master? And what brings the chief of Miao Yu Palace to our Sect?"

Qiu Yuehan silently glanced at Lu Changyuan. Seeing that he wasn’t even looking at Red Robe Master, but was instead surveying the hall, she retracted her gaze.

Lu Changyuan said calmly, "By order of the Jiayi Sect Leader, I have come to the Hehuan Sect to inquire about matters concerning the Demon Race."

Red Robe Master thought to herself, ’As expected.’

The Daoist Sect had tasked the Hehuan Sect with liaising with the Fox Lord. Therefore, every year as autumn turned to winter, the Hehuan Sect would send a disciple on a trip to the Fox Race. It had always been Mei Zhaozhao who went in the past, but this year, Red Robe Master had sent Mei Zhaozhao away and dispatched someone to the Fox Race during the autumn.

They had only just returned a few days ago.

"Everything is as normal."

"May I see the disciple sent to the Demon Race this year?" Lu Changyuan asked after a moment of thought.

"Of course."

Red Robe Master beckoned, and a flashy disciple sashayed into the main hall.

Qiu Yuehan glanced over.

’Shameless hussy. What kind of clothes are those? They barely cover anything.’

’Shameless.’

’It doesn’t cover any of the parts it should.’

Moon Fairy memorized the design, planning to have a word with that shop mistress on Celestial Mountain when she returned.

The disciple glanced at Red Robe Master. When she saw Red Robe Master looking at Lu Changyuan, her expression changed. Her face became as lovely as a peach blossom, her eyes filled with passion. "This servant’s name is Hua Litaohua. And this young master is...?"

Lu Changyuan smiled faintly, sidestepping Hua Litaohua as she tried to throw herself at him. He even feigned tripping her by accident, causing her to fall to the floor.

"That will be all."

Red Robe Master asked in confusion, "Don’t you have questions for her?"

Lu Changyuan took out the Glazed Fox.

"I only wanted to see who is set to succeed Saintess Mei Zhaozhao. I was on Blood Demon Island not long ago and personally witnessed the Saintess die by the Evil Buddha Secret Technique. This object was her last possession. As she was dying, she asked me to give this to the disciple in her Sect assigned to visit the Fox Race. She said that carrying this would be of great help there. Since this year’s visit to the Fox Race is already over, just keep it for next year."

Qiu Yuehan abruptly turned her head away.

There was no other reason.

Lu Changyuan’s skill at telling bald-faced lies and concocting stories was truly something else.

Red Robe Master was stunned at first. Then her brows furrowed in agony, her lips parting and closing as if in extreme pain. It was a long moment before she could speak. "How can this be?"

"Miss Mei was truly loyal to the Hehuan Sect. Even as she died, she was thinking of the Hehuan Sect’s future."

Tears seemed to well in the corners of Red Robe Master’s eyes. "I have failed Sect Leader Bu Bailian."

’She’s a surprisingly good actress.’

Moon Fairy tightened her grip on her sword, but her lips still curled into a smirk.

’Just listen to this.’

’Loyal Mei Zhaozhao?’

"By the way, True Master, it is getting late. Could we trouble you for a guest room to rest for the night?"

"But of course."

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The Hehuan Sect quickly arranged a guest room for the two of them.

The room, decorated in cherry red, contained some unmentionable items like whips and chains. On a stool sat certain other indescribable ornaments.

Even the candles, once lit, burned with a cherry-red light.

Qiu Yuehan shut the door firmly. "The clothes in the Hehuan Sect are far too revealing. You certainly got to see quite a view today."

Lu Changyuan laughed. "Why so angry?"

"What? Do you want me to go ask that True Master to find you a few disciples to ’have fun’ with?"

"No need. I said years ago that the Hehuan Sect’s style is outdated."

Qiu Yuehan had still been angry, but hearing Lu Changyuan say this, her curiosity was piqued. "Then what isn’t outdated?"

"You really want to know?"

"Is there any reason you can’t tell me?"

Lu Changyuan said with a laugh, "I’d say the current trend is for a Demoness who seems wild on the outside but is pure on the inside, and also..."