Elite Gathering: Second-Tribulation Tongue Sword, Second-Tribulation Insect

Fang Shu heard the call and paused slightly before immediately turning to look.

Qin Min stood at the entrance to the council hall, smiling as she nodded at him.

Beside the female novice stood an unfamiliar face, also a woman. Her qi and blood were impressive; she was likely an Immortal who had entered the Dao as well.

Fang Shu stopped and politely replied, "Junior Sister Qin Min, what is it?"

Seeing that she had taken the initiative to greet him, yet Fang Shu's response was so indifferent—not at all as warm and delighted as the other senior and junior disciples'—a trace of displeasure surfaced in Qin Min's eyes.

Still smiling, she first introduced the woman beside her. "This is Hua Xiaqing, an inner-court disciple of Jade Bamboo Hall in town."

Fang Shu nodded toward Hua Xiaqing, and she inclined her head slightly in return. "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Fang."

Having introduced the two, Qin Min said with reserved poise, "When Senior Brother entered the hall just now, I happened to hear that you have now passed the second tribulation and become a Second-Tribulation Human Immortal.

"Sister Hua happened to come looking for me, and we are going together to the elite gathering of disciples from the various halls in town. Senior Brother may come along with me as well. I can introduce you to everyone, and it will be a chance to spar, compete, and broaden your horizons."

She paused briefly, adding a touch more temptation to her tone. "I heard there will even be prizes at the gathering. Victory or defeat is secondary. If we can use this chance to befriend people from the various halls, then when we enter an immortal sect together someday, we can look after one another."

Yet upon hearing this, Fang Shu not only