Missing Thoughts Literature

The Absurd Hehuan Sect

"Chu Li, you stole my Primal Yang. You have to take responsibility!"

Before the Mountain Gate, a tall, handsome white-robed cultivator stood with red-rimmed eyes, accusing the woman in red before him.

"Fellow Daoist, that dual cultivation session was consensual. How could you call it deception?

"If everyone were like you, would our Hehuan Sect not be breaking its own rules?"

The woman was tall and shapely. Her beauty was not so peerless as to make the world pale, but her bright black eyes seemed able to speak, and her vermilion lips were as fiery as the red robes she wore. Yet the words she spoke were like ice awls piercing to the bone.

The man swayed on his feet, yet still refused to give up.

"I only want to become Daoist Companions with you. I won't interfere with your dual cultivation with others. If you're willing, I'm willing to be your cauldron."

His voice was mournful as he tried to grab Chu Li's sleeve, begging for her affection.

"Three, two..."

Someone began counting down, leaving Yun Luo somewhat baffled.

Then, the crowd suddenly parted to make way, and an unidentified object shot backward like a meteor, so fast that it left only a snow-white afterimage in the air.

There was no longer any white-robed cultivator before the Mountain Gate.

"That's the seventh one this month."

"Honestly, don't these people know the rules of our Hehuan Sect?"

"They stick around like dog-skin plasters."

"Why do all these men like asking people from the Hehuan Sect to take responsibility?"

"They're probably eyeing how wealthy our Hehuan Sect is and want to marry in as phoenix men."

Everyone chattered at once, only falling silent when a disciple spotted Mu He.

"Greetings, Elder Jinghong."

The disciples all bowed. After Mu He nodded, they gradually departed.

"Master!"

The moment Chu Li saw Mu He, she hurried forward. Then, upon noticing Yun Luo beside her, her eyes lit up again.

"This is Little Junior Sister?"

Mu He had already told the three of them about Yun Luo on the way back, so Chu Li knew she had gained another junior sister.

Chu Li bent down and cupped Yun Luo's face in both hands. Yun Luo caught the pleasant scent lingering about her.

Yun Luo's baby-fat cheeks were squished into buns as she mumbled, "Greetings, Second Senior Sister."

She had heard the other woman's name just now.

"Ahhh! So cute! We finally have another fresh junior sister!"

"You look so tiny. How old are you this year? Do you want to practice swordsmanship or pill refining? Or how about Drawing Talismans with me...?"

She fired off question after question, and Yun Luo answered every one.

Seeing that the two got along fairly well, Mu He was relieved.

"As a master, I still have matters to discuss with the Sect Leader. Take A Luo back to Lingxi Peak first and help her get acquainted with A Shuang and Xiao Yu."

After giving her instructions, Mu He flew toward Taihe Peak.

"Junior Sister, let's go."

After being excited for a moment, Chu Li summoned her Spirit Sword, took Yun Luo's hand, and stepped onto it with her. Within a few breaths, they arrived at Lingxi Peak.

At that moment, two women, one in white and one in green, were fighting fiercely in the open space on Lingxi Peak.

The woman in white was aloof and frosty, her Spirit Sword dancing in her hand like a silver snake.

The woman in green had a youthful, lively face, but her attacks showed no mercy at all.

Her cultivation appeared inferior to the white-robed woman's, but she possessed countless Magic Artifacts, tossing them out one after another as though they cost nothing.

Yun Luo quietly watched the two spar. Even without Second Senior Sister's introduction, she had already guessed their identities.

Still, seeing how viciously they attacked, Yun Luo asked worriedly, "Second Senior Sister, shouldn't we stop them?"

As she spoke, the white-robed woman stabbed the green-robed woman with her sword. The green-robed woman fired countless Silver Needles glowing green at the white-robed woman from a Lotus-shaped Magic Artifact.

Those needles did not merely fly in straight lines. They could turn on their own, ultimately attacking from all directions.

The white-robed woman could not evade every needle. She was struck carelessly, and Black Blood soon seeped from the corner of her mouth.

Yun Luo had never seen such a style of fighting in either of her lives.

Wasn't the Hehuan Sect supposed to dual cultivate anytime and anywhere? Why had it turned into a life-and-death match the moment she arrived?

Chu Li was already used to it and comforted her, "It's fine. They won't beat each other to death."

As she spoke, she even set out an exquisite little table with tea and pastries, inviting Yun Luo to watch the show.

The two exchanged several more rounds. In the end, the white-robed woman still won the match by suppressing her opponent with superior cultivation.

"Hmph. Once my cultivation rises another realm, my Magic Artifacts will be able to beat you," Su Xanyu said unwillingly.

"Talk after your cultivation surpasses mine."

Qin Mushuang swallowed an antidote pill, then took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped the blood from her sword, treating it as solemnly as a beloved husband.

Yun Luo clicked her tongue. Sparring in the Hehuan Sect truly showed no regard for human life.

"Eldest Senior Sister, Third Junior Sister, I brought Little Junior Sister back."

Once the two had finished fighting, Chu Li hurriedly brought Yun Luo before them.

Yun Luo had a highly deceptive face. Coupled with her young age, those meeting her for the first time would instinctively assume she was a quiet, well-behaved child.

"Hello, Little Junior Sister. I'm your Third Senior Sister." Su Xanyu spoke cheerfully. "Wonderful! I have a junior sister too. I'm finally not the youngest anymore."

"Greetings, Third Senior Sister."

Yun Luo secretly laughed, greeted her obediently, then turned to Qin Mushuang.

"Eldest Senior Sister."

Qin Mushuang had a rather indifferent temperament and was sparing with words. "Mm. Welcome to the Hehuan Sect."

After introducing themselves, the three senior sisters took out the meeting gifts they had prepared.

Qin Mushuang's gift was simple and brutal: one thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones and ten Golden Core-stage demon beast Inner Cores.

Chu Li gave her many talismans she had drawn herself. Besides offensive and concealment talismans, there were many rather improper ones as well, such as the Immovable Talisman, X-ray Talisman, Seductive Eyes Talisman, Endless Affection Talisman...

As expected of the Hehuan Sect.

Su Xanyu gave her a bag of Magic Artifacts. Though she repeatedly assured Yun Luo that they were for offense and defense, judging from their appearance alone, every one of them was somewhat indescribable.

Were these really not little props For Fun?

Still, Yun Luo understood. The Hehuan Sect, after all. Those who knew, knew.

The three of them teased the Zhuaizhai atop Yun Luo's head for a while. Seeing the weariness in her expression, they finally remembered that she had been traveling for several days.

She had no cultivation now, so naturally her stamina could not compare to a cultivator's.

"It's getting late. Little Junior Sister, go take a look at your courtyard. You can rest for the night, and tomorrow we'll show you around the Hehuan Sect."

Yun Luo truly was tired, so she did not refuse.

Yet when they arrived, she was so shocked that all her drowsiness vanished.

Was this courtyard, the size of a basketball court, with jade-paved paths, Jiaoxiao curtains, three small buildings carved from Spirit Wood, and even a Spirit Spring, really for her alone?

If Liu Yuxi saw this, he would write another ten Odes of the Humble Abode.

"I live here alone?"

Yun Luo pointed at the courtyard and asked.

Chu Li nodded and showed her how to identify the formations within the courtyard.

"Of course. This is standard for Direct Disciples of our Hehuan Sect. I've already arranged the formations in this courtyard for you. These spirit plants, Palace Lanterns, and jade tables and chairs are all formation nodes. If you want to move anything, tell me in advance and I'll help you alter the formation."

Considering Yun Luo's circumstances, the courtyard's formations currently focused on Spirit Gathering and nourishing the soul. They had not set up any offensive formations for now, in case she accidentally triggered them.

"Thank you, Senior Sister."

In the cultivation world, Talisman Cultivators and formation cultivators were one family. Setting formations was more exhausting than Drawing Talismans, so Chu Li must have poured much effort into this courtyard.

"No need to be polite, Little Junior Sister. Your senior sisters have you covered."

As she spoke, Chu Li led her to the bedroom, which the three senior sisters had already painstakingly arranged.

Cangming Warm Jade that aided cultivation, a Heavenly Silk Quilt warm in winter and cool in summer, Starlight Dew that nourished the complexion and renewed the skin...

And inside the wardrobe were beautiful dresses stuffed to the brim, every single one impervious to blades and spears, water and fire alike, dazzling the eye.

Extravagant. Truly, utterly extravagant.

Even the Zhuaizhai atop her head could not help making an excited sound.

Its usual cry resembled a low-pitched cat's meow, but now it had turned cutesy.

"Meow, meow..."

Yun Luo raised a hand and patted its head.

The girl and the monkey were getting along well too.