Chapter 1141 - 1141: If You Like Me, Just Say It

If the journey is long and there's nothing to do, you'll surely find time passing slowly. But as they chatted, they didn't even realize they'd reached the outskirts of the Profound Sword Sect.

Looking at the familiar scenery, Liu Zixuan laughed, "I remember the last time I came here, it was desolate everywhere. Now it's between spring and summer, full of life, quite a beautiful sight!"

"Many hidden families choose places that are neither too remote nor too bustling to build their vast estates. In contrast, hidden sects like to choose places in the Star Sea that are extremely secluded yet incredibly scenic."

Wang Liang chuckled, "The Profound Sword Sect, being one of the top hidden sects in the Star Sea, naturally has the luxury to choose a beautiful location. But we're not very familiar with this place—do you know the way?"

"What are you talking about? I've stayed in the Profound Sword Sect for quite a while; how could I not know the way!"

Liu Zixuan smiled smugly, leading the group straight inside.

Because the paths inside are quite hidden, vehicles can't enter. Besides, to truly enter the Profound Sword Sect, you have to pass through the Sect Protection Array. This array completely isolates the sect from the outside world, so even if some travelers or lost people happen to arrive here, they won't notice.

After walking for about ten minutes, they came to a large boulder.

The last time Yangming and the two Sword Venerables brought Liu Zixuan out, they taught him the technique to come and go. So it wasn't much effort this time.

Following the technique by the boulder, he quickly found the eye of the array. With a flick of his fingers, a pure Sword Intent shot straight out.

Suddenly, a path leading up the mountain appeared before everyone.

Even someone as experienced as Wang Liang and Monkey were secretly amazed at this sight. No wonder it was a top hidden sect; just this Sect Protection Array is beyond what ordinary people can contend with.

Before long, Liu Zixuan brought them to the front of the Profound Mountain Grand Hall.

As soon as they entered, two figures approached with swords, shouting, "Who dares trespass into the Profound Sword Sect!"

You can't really blame them for being tense; with two squads of Blood Wolf Guards and nearly thirty people in Liu Zixuan's group, such a grand entrance is bound to make anyone uneasy.

Liu Zixuan stuffed his hands in his pockets, "Don't you recognize me?"

"You are?"

One of the Profound Sword Sect disciples scrutinized him closely, and his eyes suddenly lit up, "You're Zixuan Venerable Sword!"

"Yes, I'm Zixuan, but this 'Venerable Sword'..." Liu Zixuan scratched his head, wondering how on earth he got that title.

The disciple hurried over, "Ever since your battle with Sword Venerable Ling Xiao last time and your survival from Sword Cliff, you've been seen as a Venerable Sword figure in the eyes of many disciples, on par with the Sect Leader!"

"Yeah, Venerable Zixuan Sword, are you planning to stay here long this time?" another disciple asked enthusiastically.

Liu Zixuan chuckled without much explanation, "Can you take us to Sword Venerable Ling Xiao first?"

"Of course, of course." The two disciples were prepared to lead the way but paused, glancing at Wang Liang and the others, "And they are?"

"They're with me," Liu Zixuan said with a smile.

"Alright then." It was clear the two disciples were still somewhat hesitant, but knowing Liu Zixuan's relationship with the Elder and Sword Venerable Ling Xiao, they didn't say much more and led them towards the Profound Mountain Grand Hall.

"You can rest here for a bit while I go call Sword Venerable Ling Xiao and the Great Elder."

"I'll make some tea!"

With that, the two disciples dashed out.

"Looks like they're still a bit wary of us!" Monkey was true to his nickname, not sitting on the chair but squatting like a monkey, cigarette hanging from his lips in a roguish pose.

Liu Zixuan pulled out a cigarette, lighting it, "Being cautious at times like this isn't a bad thing. Besides, they don't know who you are, and you've been hiding with the Jiang Family, so a bit of unfamiliarity is perfectly normal!"

Monkey gave Liu Zixuan a sideways glance, "I was just kidding. Do you really need to be so serious?"

"I'm explaining to Uncle Liang. Is there any need for you to be so anxious?" Liu Zixuan teased.

Monkey widened his eyes, "Damn, why are you so cocky today?"

"You'd better watch out. He's stayed at the Profound Sword Sect; didn't you hear those disciples idolizing him? If it comes to a fight, you might not come out on top!" Wang Liang said with a half-serious, half-joking smile.

Monkey smirked disdainfully, "Ridiculous. With my Blood Wolf Guards here, unless Sword Venerable Ling Xiao teams up with him!"

"Zixuan!"

Just as Monkey finished speaking, a fiery figure dashed over from the side hall, jumping beside Liu Zixuan.

"This kid's got a way with the ladies, and they're all beauties!" Wang Liang mumbled on the side.

Monkey snorted, "He's flirting everywhere he goes. As far as I know, this guy has only been at the Profound Sword Sect for a month or two, probably spent more time flirting than learning swordsmanship!"

"I think this beautiful girl isn't that simple!" Wang Liang raised an eyebrow, "Maybe even with your Blood Wolf Guards, you wouldn't manage!"

"Nonsense, could she be Sword Venerable Ling Xiao's daughter or something?" Monkey cursed.

Wang Liang shook his head and said no more.

It was none other than Xiaoxiao, the daughter of Sword Venerable Ling Xiao and the Great Elder, who jumped beside Liu Zixuan!

Since they parted three months ago at Lingxiu Village, they hadn't seen each other. Although they didn't have much interaction, they had shared life-and-death experiences. Seeing each other now, Xiaoxiao wasn't the least bit reserved, just as fiery and lively as ever, like a little devil.

Of course, her figure remained just as seductive, drawing the eye.

Liu Zixuan chuckled, "How come you're the only one who came over?"

"My parents are behind, wanting to thank you properly for curing my illness." Xiaoxiao pulled Liu Zixuan to sit down, "How have you guys been these past few months?"

"Why? Are you lovesick for me?" Liu Zixuan teased with a smile.

Xiaoxiao blushed warmly, retorting angrily, "Who's missing you? I'm just missing the other people from Lingxiu Village!"

"Oh, oh, oh, I remember someone secretly telling Ruyan in Lingxiu Village that they liked me!" Liu Zixuan leaned forward, getting close to Xiaoxiao, "If you like me, just say so. I wouldn't mind becoming the son-in-law of the Profound Sword Sect."

Pffft!

Monkey, who was drinking tea, spat it out directly upon hearing this, looking up to ask, "Becoming the son-in-law of the Profound Sword Sect? Who's this girl?"

"Sword Venerable Ling Xiao's daughter!" Liu Zixuan said, spreading his hands.

Pffft!

Once again, Monkey choked on his drink, a flushed face raising a thumb towards Wang Liang, "I take back what I said earlier. This boy's got a father-in-law wherever he goes; nobody in their right mind would want to mess with him!"