Chapter 157
Sheng Bailan walked slowly towards the Law Enforcement Elder, her sharp gaze landing on him.
Under such gazes, the Law Enforcement Elder couldn't help but lose some of his imposing presence.
He sensed that his son was about to be harmed and, in a fit of rage, took action, unexpectedly prompting the usually indifferent Sect Master to step out of seclusion.
How should we handle this situation?
The Law Enforcement Elder steadied himself, looked at Sheng Bailan, and asked with a puzzled expression, "Sect Master, why did you stop me from capturing this thief?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang sneered inwardly. She hadn't uttered a single word, yet she had already been labeled a thief.
She wanted to see how long this Law Enforcement Elder could keep up his stubbornness!
However, Sheng Bailan did not speak.
She remained silent, and the Law Enforcement Elder dared not press her further, so he simply stood there.
Sheng Bailan shifted her gaze from the Law Enforcement Elder.
A gentle smile appeared on her cool, pretty face as she beckoned:
"Minghuang, come here!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang frowned slightly, a strange glint flashing in her eyes.
Although she and Sheng Bailan had grown quite close during their time together, they didn't seem to be that intimate, did they?
"Could it be that she wants to show her disciples how much she values me, so they'll stop bothering me?"
Xiao Minghuang thought about it for a moment and felt that there was no other possibility.
She started walking and went over.
"Sect Leader Sheng..."
Just call me Bai Lan!
Sheng Bailan suddenly interrupted.
Xiao Minghuang, unsure of her true intentions, hesitated for a moment before speaking:
"Well... I came to see Bai Lan, wanting to exchange ideas on swordsmanship, but they stopped me from going in. Please, Bai Lan, uphold justice for me!"
Upon hearing this, all the disciples guarding the mountain, except for the half-dead Li Feng, wore mournful faces.
You keep calling her "Bai Lan," what kind of justice are you talking about?
Let's just send them all to the Cliff of Repentance!
The Law Enforcement Elder was also shocked. He couldn't believe that this young girl could be so close to the Sect Master.
You must know that since the Sect Master embarked on the path of cultivation, he has been single-mindedly focused on sword cultivation, living a life of tranquility and inaction, free from desires and wants. Yet this little girl, who is only fifteen or sixteen years old, has actually won the Sect Master's favor!
Things have developed to this point; if he doesn't back down now, he'll be asking for trouble.
He walked slowly to Xiao Minghuang, bowed deeply, and said humbly:
"I was blind and failed to recognize your greatness, mistaking you for a wicked person. Please forgive me!"
Seeing the Law Enforcement Elder's humble expression, Xiao Minghuang remained silent.
In this place, Sheng Bailan is the one who can take charge.
After a moment, Sheng Bailan spoke, saying calmly:
"Elder Li has been supervising the Enforcement Hall for so long, it's time for him to take a break."
Upon hearing this, Elder Li felt both sorrow and relief.
He lamented losing his position as an elder of the Enforcement Hall, but was relieved that the Sect Master hadn't really done anything to him.
But at that moment...
"... However, as a senior in the Spirit Seed Realm, you bullied Minghuang by attacking her, shouldn't you at least show some sincerity and apologize?"
"I..."
The Law Enforcement Elder was ashen-faced, but dared not refute, and could only bow his head and admit his guilt.
He knew that the Sect Master didn't care for ordinary spirit stones and pills; to pass the test, he had to offer something truly valuable. So he took out a storage bag from his sleeve and handed it over.
"Princess Xiao probably doesn't yet have a suitable sword. Here are some precious forging materials as an apology. Please don't refuse, Princess Xiao."
Xiao Minghuang did not take over immediately, but looked at Sheng Bailan first.
She only accepted it after seeing the other person nod.
"Elder Li, you're too kind. We've become acquainted through a fight!"
Xiao Minghuang chuckled.
"Hehe..."
The Law Enforcement Elder chuckled but did not reply.
"Sect Master, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."
Sheng Bailan nodded, her expression cool and aloof.
Elder Li breathed a sigh of relief and turned to leave.
"Wait!"
Suddenly a soft shout startled Elder Li so much that he almost fell off the sky.
"Take these ill-mannered disciples back and discipline them properly. I don't want to see any more disciples who are blind to talent!"
Yes! Yes! Yes!
Elder Li was extremely humble. With a flick of his sleeve, a gentle breeze swept away all the disciples guarding the mountain, including Li Feng.
After everyone else left, Sheng Bailan looked at Xiao Minghuang with gentle, rippling eyes.
"Minghuang, what brings you here today?"
After the sword strike she just delivered to Li Feng, Xiao Minghuang had figured out her current level of swordsmanship.
It's roughly at a deeper level of the Major Accomplishment Sword Intent; the next step up is the Perfected Sword Intent.
Therefore, there is no need to discuss swordsmanship with Sheng Bailan anymore.
Therefore, Xiao Minghuang revealed her second purpose.
Xiao Minghuang smiled and said:
"I have come to bid farewell to Sect Master Sheng!"
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"I have been troubling your sect for more than ten days, and I have already shared everything I have learned with the Sect Master. Staying any longer will not be of much benefit to the Sect Master's swordsmanship."
"I have family waiting for me in Xiadu. I haven't been able to let them know I'm safe since I came out of the secret realm."
"To be honest, my Dao Companion is very clingy. If she doesn't see me for a long time, she'll probably cry."
Xiao Minghuang said with a smile.
In her heart, Sheng Bailan was a respected elder who not only imparted all his swordsmanship experience to her, but also taught her the secret sword techniques passed down by the founder of their sect. There was really nothing she could do to repay such kindness and trust.
She had no intention of deceiving the other party and directly stated her thoughts.
"I see."
Sheng Bailan responded faintly, her expression revealing no emotion.
However, as she looked at the girl in front of her, a strange light flashed in her eyes, almost imperceptible.
Xiao Minghuang had assumed that upon hearing this news, Sheng Bailan might try to persuade him to stay or even send him off with great enthusiasm.
But to his surprise, the other party remained silent for a long time, his brow furrowed with hesitation, as if he were pondering some difficult decision.
Xiao Minghuang frowned slightly and tentatively began to speak:
"Sect Master Sheng, if this is difficult..."
It was around this time.
A streak of sword light flew towards them.
"Reporting to the Sect Master, Elder Xuanjian and the others have returned! And there are guests from the Xia Kingdom as well!"
The messenger disciple from the Spirit Sword Sect announced loudly.
Upon hearing this, Sheng Bailan's expression hardened, and she immediately spoke:
"I'll greet you personally!"
Immediately, she looked at Xiao Minghuang and said:
"Since we have guests from Xia Kingdom, and you should know them, Minghuang, please don't leave yet. Let's go and see them together."
Seeing this, Xiao Minghuang had nothing to say.
"All right!"
Next, Xiao Minghuang followed Sheng Bailan to the mountain gate.
At the same time, a sense of anticipation arose in her heart.
"Who exactly could the guest from the Xia Kingdom be?"
Soon, a huge flying sword descended from the sky, and dozens of people emerged from it.
The one leading the group was naturally Elder Xuanjian.
However, Xiao Minghuang's gaze quickly swept past him and stopped on a slender person wearing a black cloak and a hood not far away.
She could sense a very familiar aura emanating from this person... no! To be precise, it was Ye Ruoshui's aura!
As expected.
The man in black pulled back his hood, revealing a familiar face.
It was Ye Ruoshui!
His lingering, tender gaze met hers, and both of their hearts began to pound.
"Ruoshui, is it really you!"
Xiao Minghuang's voice was tinged with excitement.
She hadn't expected that this so-called guest from Xia Kingdom was actually Ye Ruoshui.
Ye Ruoshui was also stunned for a moment, then her eyes lit up, and she rushed straight towards Xiao Minghuang, throwing herself into her arms.
Tears welled up in her eyes.
It's been so long since I last saw you, Your Highness, you are still as beautiful as ever.
So noble.