The Senior Brother's Advance (Seeking Monthly Votes)

Lu Wu-bing was exchanging pleasantries with Wu Yunchong when several figures came rushing down the mountain path.

The person in the lead had a face like jade, a tall and slender build, a long sword on his back, and was holding a circle of purple flowers in his hand. He laughed heartily, "Junior Sister, look what your Senior Brother brought you! The purple azaleas on Golden Jade Terrace on the South Peak have bloomed. I thought of how much you love them, so I picked some and made them into a flower crown. Do you like it?"

This person's brows were like eight colors, full of spirit. Between his words and laughter, there was an indescribable ease and freedom, as if no troubles could weigh on his mind.

"That's right, we heard Junior Sister was returning, and Senior Brother prepared this all night. He even fought with that sister-obsessed guy Shen Wanjian from Golden Jade Hall for this bouquet, making him wail. Now, Shen Xinzhu will surely cry her eyes out."

Following the slender youth was a lean, sallow-faced youth, who nudged and winked as he chimed in. Lu Wu-bing noticed a slender, yellow-haired dog following at this person's feet, with a long bow on his back and an arrow quiver at his waist.

Thus, he knew that the person speaking earlier was the Celestial Star Peak's Senior Brother Yue Lingfeng. And the one with the dog was the sixth Senior Brother Yuan Fei, who came from a hunter's family and was skilled in archery.

At this moment, the yellow dog let out a low growl from its throat, staring intently at Mao Mao in Lu Wu-bing's arms, its dog eyes full of vigilance. It seemed like there was even a hint of apprehension. The fur on its neck was slightly raised...

Mao Mao, on the other hand, behaved completely differently from the big yellow dog. It merely glanced over and then lost interest. Instead, it let out a tiny sneeze and, with half-closed eyes, continued to sleep.

Besides Senior Brother and Sixth Senior Brother, there was also a young man with a round face and a round body, who looked quite prosperous. He was looking over with a smile. Beside him was a woman with a slender waist and ape-like arms, who looked strong and fierce. This woman was nearly eight feet tall, powerfully built, with bulging muscles on her arms. Lu Wu-bing's eyes widened slightly at the sight. What a formidable beauty.

The plump young man was the fourth Senior Brother Zhang Dexing. He came from a wealthy merchant family whose business was thriving, so he ate and drank well. Senior Sister Xiaolan had said that his personality was also excellent, and he was rarely seen angry. As for the tall, strong female disciple, there was no need to ask; she must be the seventh Senior Sister Lin Wenjing. Hearing the name, one might think she was very demure. But looking at her appearance, she couldn't be that quiet.

As soon as she spoke, her voice boomed like a gong, "If I had known Junior Sister would encounter danger returning to the mountain, I would have gone with her. I could have at least killed a few mountain bandits." As she spoke, she brandished her broadsword, which let out a muffled hum, exuding a murderous aura. It seemed she had inherited the mantle of Shimu Qin Huaiying and had fought many battles.

"Thank you, Senior Brother," Ouyang Lan said with a smile as she accepted the flower crown. However, instead of joyfully putting it on her head as usual, she smiled slightly awkwardly. "Although this trip was a bit dangerous, it was also very eye-opening. Senior Brothers and Sisters don't need to worry. Come, let me introduce you. This is Junior Brother Lu Wu-bing, Master's new personal disciple. His talent is extraordinary, and his swordsmanship..."

"Cough, cough!" Lu Wu-bing seemed to have choked on the mountain wind and coughed lightly. He took two steps forward and smiled, "Greetings to all Senior Brothers and Sisters. I, your Junior Brother, have just joined the sect, and my cultivation is very shallow. I hope for your guidance in the future."

"Don't worry, Senior Brother is best at this... His swordplay talent is extremely high. We few usually receive much guidance from Senior Brother. I'll spar with you then," Fourth Senior Brother Zhang Dexing said with a smile. Clearly, this Senior Brother, who looked more like a merchant than a swordsman, had keenly perceived the subtle emotions present. Senior Brother had brought flowers, joyfully welcoming Junior Sister back to the mountain. But Junior Sister didn't seem to be particularly pleased. Instead, she was excitedly introducing the newly joined Junior Brother. Especially the way she looked at the Junior Brother, that radiant glow, despite all the pretense, couldn't hide the closeness and warmth within.

"This is bad!" If I had known, I wouldn't have come down the mountain to welcome her. Fourth Senior Brother's toes almost dug out a Starry Hall from embarrassment. He quickly tried to smooth things over. After saying that, seeing Senior Brother's face twitching with a smile, he added, "Perfect! There's a small courtyard next to my Grain Rain Residence that's still empty. Junior Brother can live there, and we'll have someone to talk to."

"Your place is too busy, never quiet. Junior Brother might not like it. Why not live next to my Orchid Fragrance Courtyard? No one will bother you there," Seventh Senior Sister Lin Wenjing also invited. Her expression was unreadable, and she didn't look at Lu Wu-bing but at Ouyang Lan.

She could also tell that the atmosphere was strange.

Ouyang Lan herself didn't think much of it. Hearing this, she smiled and said, "Junior Brother, Senior Sister Seven's suggestion is quite good. Next to her courtyard is the Orchid Fragrance Courtyard, where some medicinal herbs are planted.

Since your family has a deep scholarly tradition, you can try planting some useful flowers and herbs when you have free time to avoid boredom."

"Xiaolan, come with me... Wu Bing and Wen Xiu, settle down first. That's all for now."

Qin Huaiying didn't say much more, making a casual arrangement before taking Ouyang Lan up the mountain.

She had many things she wanted to ask her daughter.

The few Senior Brothers and Sisters quickly agreed.

As Ouyang Lan followed her mother up the mountain, she instructed, "Senior Sister Seven, find a quiet guest room for Junior Sister Wen Xiu, preferably on Gazing Sky Cliff. Junior Brother, familiarize yourself with the environment first. After you've washed off the dust, I'll spar with you."

Sparring with Junior Brother every day had long since become a habit.

Along the way.

While Ouyang Lan's swordsmanship improved by leaps and bounds... she became even more enamored with that feeling of complete focus, reacting to each move.

In her opinion, Junior Brother's gaze was precise and sharp, able to see through the flaws in her swordsmanship at a glance.

Moreover, his attacks were fierce and aggressive...

The pressure he created was like a real life-or-death battle.

This was excellent.

As a result, a few of her sword techniques had quietly progressed from the skilled to the proficient level.

This was something she would never have dared to imagine before.

Therefore, having a good sparring partner, cultivating together, and competing with each other is more important than finding a good master.

A master leads you to the door, but cultivation is up to the individual.

Individual talent varies, and so do cultivation methods, leading to vast differences in cultivation speed.

Ouyang Lan keenly perceived this gap.

This statement was very normal.

However, to the ears of the other Senior Brothers and Sisters, it was like a bolt from the blue.

Especially the eldest Senior Brother, Yue Lingfeng, who slightly lowered his eyebrows, his smile so stiff that the muscles in his lips felt sore.

His heart felt even more sour.

He looked around and slapped his forehead. "Right, Shopkeeper Wang from Shuofang Pavilion asked for a favor. He said his employer lost a few treasures and suspects Gong Wuying of the Moon-Snatching Star-Plucking Hand is responsible.

If the thief is caught, there will be a generous reward, including a Jade Lake Hairpin as a gift, which we can take to give to Junior Sister. Xiao Fei, are you going?"

"Let's go together. I want to see just how powerful this thief is. He dares to use the name 'Shadowless.' Doesn't he know the prestige of our Celestial Star Sect's Shadowless Sword?"

The sixth Senior Brother, Yuan Fei, chuckled, then turned and glanced inadvertently at Lu Wu Bing. He wanted to say something but ultimately didn't. He followed the eldest Senior Brother down the mountain and into the city.

From a distance, they could still hear him shouting boisterously, "Shen Wanjian from Gold Jade Hall got his hands on some Hundred Flower Brew. It's rich and fragrant. Why don't we go try some first?"

"Is that so? Let's go quickly! We must at least intercept a few jars."

Seeking monthly votes.