Nie Xinying was exquisitely beautiful, her eyes shimmering. As she sat there, she had initially seemed somewhat languid and unconcerned, but when she spoke those words, her bearing turned stern and imposing, her presence weighing upon the entire hall.
Joy surged through Yang Ying's heart. She gave a respectful curtsey and said, "Thank you, Martial Aunt."
Nie Xinying gave a soft grunt.
Tao Dingfu sighed. "Junior Sister, you've set yourself against both the Glazed Jade Heavenly Palace and Radiant Light Peak."
Nie Xinying's eyes shifted as she replied with perfect righteousness, "What is there to fear? Master is up there shouldering everything. Since he insisted on taking me as his disciple, what is wrong with me being willful for once?"
Tao Dingfu smiled and nodded. "True enough. You found yourself a fine master."
He knew Nie Xinying was merely joking. The reason his junior sister could act this way was also because her master had never been on especially good terms with Yu Hang and Qiong Ying.
Of the three Mystic Venerables stationed in Jade Capital, Yu Hang had cultivated for a long time and possessed deep foundations. He also frequently came forth to expound the Dao, earning the admiration of many younger cultivators below.
Nie Xinying's master likewise had deep roots and broad connections. He was exceptionally free-spirited in his conduct, and toward those he disliked, he never showed the slightest courtesy. In the past, he had been at odds with Guo Zhen, Yu Hang's senior brother, and now found Yu Hang equally displeasing to the eye.
As for Mystic Venerable Qiong Ying, with her sect lineage being unremarkable, she found herself in a most difficult position between the two.
Nie Xinying then instructed the female disciple standing in attendance within the hall, "Go invite Senior Brother Li here."