latelenovela Chapter 616 Who is it?
Chapter 616 Who is it?
Baohua Peak is located within the inner sect of the Beast Taming Sect. Standing above the sea of clouds, its peaks are lofty and beautiful, and are shrouded in a light purple spiritual mist all year round, exuding an ethereal aura and abundant spiritual energy.
On the mountainside, ancient pines with gnarled branches stretch out, their needles glistening with dew, each tip adorned with tiny droplets of dew, rustling softly in the breeze.
The stone steps wind upwards, with lush green bamboo planted on both sides. A gentle breeze blows, causing the bamboo shadows to sway, and strange beasts can be seen darting through the forest from time to time.
This place belongs to the inner sect, and apart from the direct disciples of True Lord Mingxuan and a few steward disciples, it is usually rarely visited.
Jiang Li skipped and hopped ahead, teasing the passing spirit beasts from time to time.
Xie Chang'an followed behind, a smile on his lips, watching the petite and agile figure intently, as if trying to etch her every move into his heart.
He recalled Jiang Li describing the scenery of Baohua Peak to him in the small world: "Towering into the clouds, shrouded in mist all day long, with countless rare birds and beasts," and it was indeed so.
Amidst the clouds and mist, phoenixes occasionally flutter their wings, their plumage shimmering with iridescent light; an unidentified beast lies on a rock by the cliff, eyes closed, breathing deeply, its body enveloped in spiritual energy; and agile monkeys climb among ancient trees, occasionally uttering clear, melodious cries.
When Jiang Li passed by, the spirit monkeys would excitedly run over and stuff the spirit fruits they had picked into her hands.
She was indeed very popular with the spirit beasts.
Xie Chang'an looked at the bouncy, innocent little girl with tender eyes. At this moment, he understood why Mingxuan Zhenjun had sealed her memories.
She was clearly a naive and innocent young girl, but because of him, she was dragged into a small world by a mirror spirit. She was put in a cold palace right from the start, all alone and helpless, with wolves lurking around her!
In order to survive, this little girl, who had always been protected by her sect, had to grow up quickly, fight with all her might in that cruel environment, break free of her cage, and soar to great heights.
Outsiders only see her glamorous life, but he has been with her all the way and knows how arduous, dangerous, and thorny the road has been.
If it were him, he wouldn't have the heart to ruin her carefree and innocent state.
Jiang Li, with a spirit fruit in her mouth, turned around.
The burning gaze behind her felt like it was trying to bore a hole through her back; she could no longer ignore it!
"True Lord Chonghua".
Her face was tense as she asked seriously, "I heard you're going to kowtow to me three hundred times, is that true?"
Xie Chang'an nodded earnestly: "That is indeed true."
"What?"
Jiang Li's eyes widened. "Didn't the Sword Sect already compensate me? We're even!"
Xie Chang'an smiled wryly. He couldn't very well say, "This is a request you made in the small world!"
Although he knew Jiang Li was joking at the time, he had to keep his promise since he had made it.
“I feel extremely guilty that my junior sister suffered such a terrible misfortune because of my exhaustion, and I should apologize.”
As he spoke, Xie Chang'an indeed lifted his clothes and knelt down, bowing his head three times properly.
My wife is my wife, so I'll kneel!
Jiang Li panicked and rushed over to stop him.
"Alright, alright, I forgive you. You don't need to kowtow three hundred times!"
"really?"
Xie Chang'an's lips curled into a slight smile, "You promise you won't hold it against me later?"
"Yeah, yeah, I promise!"
Jiang Li nodded vigorously, completely unaware of the hidden meaning in his words.
Xie Chang'an smiled, readily agreed, and stood up gracefully.
"We are of the same generation, so you can call me Senior Brother Chang'an or Brother Chang'an."
Jiang Li was completely bewildered. What did she do to be on par with a Nascent Soul True Monarch?
Also, what the heck is "Brother Chang'an"?
She looked wary and subtly took a few steps back.
"Senior Brother Chang'an, you've been wandering around for so long, why don't you go back to the guest courtyard and rest properly?"
She blinked. "My master assigned me a lot of homework, and I haven't finished it yet!"
Xie Chang'an smiled wryly. How long had they been strolling around?
He knew he had acted too hastily and frightened the little girl, so he said awkwardly, "Alright, I'll take my junior sister back."
"No need, no need, I won't bother you, senior brother!"
Jiang Li beckoned, summoning a spirit bird. "Chirp chirp, would you mind escorting the True Lord back to the guest courtyard?"
The spirit bird named "Chirp Chirp" nodded repeatedly: "Okay, Lili, no problem, Lili!"
"Well then, senior brother, I'll be going now—"
As soon as she finished speaking, she ran off in a flash, running incredibly fast, as if a ghost were chasing her.
Xie Chang'an watched her disappear, feeling a pang of sadness in his heart.
The bird chirped, "Chirp, chirp, are you coming or not?"
Xie Chang'an sighed: "Alright, thank you for your trouble."
Jiang Li ran back to her cave in one breath, her heart pounding wildly.
The way that True Lord Chonghua looked at her was very strange. He was clearly a Nascent Soul True Lord of the same generation as her master, yet she insisted on calling him "Senior Brother" or "Brother".
Are all the disciples of the Sword Sect this strange?
She was still young and childish, and having heard many "rumors" about True Lord Chonghua, she naturally didn't think that this hot new True Lord, the legendary unattainable beauty, would have any feelings for a young girl like her.
The following day, the Beast Taming Sect welcomed another distinguished guest—the Supreme Elder of the Sword Sect, Sword Master Ziyang.
This time, even the elders of the Beast Taming Sect were alarmed.
For two consecutive days, the sect elders were in seclusion with the Purple Sun Sword Master, discussing something behind closed doors.
Jiang Li asked Zhu Yingying and the other senior brothers and sisters out of curiosity, but they all stammered and gave her vague answers, saying they didn't know anything!
But Lord Chonghua came to see her every day.
He used the excuse that Mingxuan Zhenjun had given instructions for Jiang Li to take him sightseeing, and had her either show him the scenery or take him to stroll through the market.
Of course, the two disguised themselves when they went to the market. Otherwise, given Chonghua Zhenjun's fame, their appearance in the market would have made headlines in the Tianyan Realm!
The hottest topic in the teahouse right now is the big news that Chonghua Zhenjun is about to hold a "grand ceremony".
The female cultivators of the Tianyan Realm were heartbroken to hear that True Lord Chonghua was going to find a Daoist partner!
Who is it that has plucked the most beautiful flower from the highest peak of our Tianyan Realm?!
"I heard that she is his fellow disciple, the beloved student of True Monarch Ling Shuang."
At this moment, Jiang Li and Xie Chang'an disguised themselves and concealed their cultivation levels, dressing up as an ordinary-looking senior and junior brother and sister. They were sitting in the Lingyun Tea House, enjoying the most famous Lingmai Jade Dew Tea.
Upon hearing this topic, Jiang Li's eyes widened immediately, her mouth still stuffed with a piece of jade lotus pastry, her cheeks bulging.
Xie Chang'an couldn't help but smile at her squirrel-like appearance. He handed her a cup of spiritual tea and whispered, "Have a sip of tea, don't choke."
Jiang Li swallowed the lotus-shaped pastry in her mouth and asked curiously, "Is this true? Are you going to become a Daoist partner?"
Xie Chang'an gave her a deep look. "Yes. But she's not the junior sister they were talking about."
Seeing that he had admitted it, Jiang Li's curiosity was piqued: "Who is it? Tell me, I promise I won't tell anyone!"
Xie Chang'an smiled slightly: "The elders of our sect are discussing marriage, but the other party may not agree yet."
"Huh?" Jiang Li was shocked.
The woman hasn't even agreed to the marriage proposal yet, but they've already sent out invitations everywhere?
Isn't this forcing someone into marriage?